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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
COURTMARTIAL FOR
116 MILITIAMEN
IN TEXAS N. G..
Secretary of War Baker Orders Immedi
ate Trial Because of Their Failure to
Present Themselves for Muster
ing Into Federal Service.

Washington, d. c., May 25.-Reversing
his previous decision, Secretary of War
Baker announced to-day that the ll6
members OF the Texas National Guard
who failed to present themselves for
muster into the federal service will be
Immediately brought to courtmartial un-
der the present law. Secretary Baker
had intended awaiting the signing OF the
new militia law now before President
Wilson and proceeding under its provi-
sions.
Secretary Baker pointed out that the
Dick law rtquires an obligation to de-
fend the constitution and obey the gov
ernor's but not the presidents orders,
while the Hay Chamberlain bill requires
an oath to obey the orders of both the
governor and the president. Judge Ad
vocate General Crowder recommended
that the guardsmen be tried under the
Dick law as the alleged offense was com
mitted under that law.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
FURIOUS ATTACKS
WON BACK FORT
DOUAUMONT
French Elected from the Fortress After
Enormous Losses" for the Germans
French Retake Cumieres.

Paris, May 25.--The Germans have re-
occupied Fort Douamont, while the
French bold the immediate approach to
that position. This statement is made
in the official communication issued by
the French war Office last night, which
says that two new divisions Of Bavari-
ans effected the recapture after series
OF furious attacks.
"0n the left bank of the Meuse the in
fantry action continued east of La Mort
Homme. Several times our artillery fire
stopped the enemy who had attempted
to debouch from the village of Cunieres.
In the course of the afternoon a spirited
counter attack enabled us to retake
trenches situated on the southern out
skirt of the village
On the right bank the bombardment
was redoubled in the region of Fort Dou
aumont, on which the enemy had partic
ularly set himself. Furious attacks with
two Bavarian divisions newly arrived on
this front succeeded each other all day.
After several fruitless attempts and
enormous losses the enemy succeeded in
reoccupying the ruins of the fort. Our
troops hold the immediate approach.
About the same time an attempt to
flank our positions in the Caillette wood
completely failed under our gun fire and
the fire of our infantry"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
WENT TO MAKE CALL;
FOUND WOMAN DEAD
Miss Martha Campbell of 81 Pleasant
St. Was 0vertaken By Death While in
Midst of House Work-Glass of Paris
Green Caused Autopsy-No Trace
of the Poison Was Found.

When Mrs. Alex Young OF East street
opened the door of the second story tene
ment at 81 Pleasant street Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock to call on Miss
Martha Campbell she found the body OF
the woman she was about to visit lying
on the floor of the kitchen. Life was ex-
tinct and few moments later Mrs
Young was calling DR. j. w Stewart
city health officer, by telephone. Grand
Juror William Wishart and Officer Harry
Gamble Of the police force were also
asked to visit the apartments Appaf.
entity the woman had been dead several
hours. On the floor beside her was a
broom, and a pile of dust neatly swept
into a corner indicated that death had
overtaken Miss Campbell while she was
at her work
A water glass on the table containing
a considerable quantity OF paris green
set the authorities to thinking about the
cause of the woman's demise, with the
result that an autopsy was ordered by
DR.. Stewart The body was removed to
the undertaking establishment of Perry
& Noonan in Depot square, where post
mortem examination of the remains was
made this forenoon, DIR. Stewart being
assisted by DR. O. G. Stickney, who had
been treating Miss Campbell for a com
plieation of diseases since the winter 3f
1914. No traces of poison were found in
the viscera and permission was given to
prepare the body for burial.
For some time Miss Campbell had lived
alone Her nephew, Francis Barril. left
the city early in the year for Hartford.
Conn, where he is employed in an arms
plant. Mr.. Barrl was notified of his
iunt's death by telephone last night and
funeral arrangements are not to be made
lntil his arrival in the city late this
afternoon.
The family of Alex McHaffie, plumber,
occupies the first-story tenement of the
louse. They recall having seen Miss
ampbell working in her garden during
he forenoon and as late as Has o'clock |
he was seen entering her apartments by
he rear entrance. few moments after |
ward they heard a noise as of someone
alling. 1t is thought that Miss Camp
,ell may have suffered an attack of heart |
allure at that time, as the doctors who
reformed the autopsy to-day were in
lined TO attribute her death to heart
allure.
The deceased was around 80 years old
nd was a native Of Scotland She had
wed in Barre several years. So far a.
) known the only near relative is James
J. Campbell. who was formerly engaged
ere in the granite business. Mr.. Camp
ell is in the West at the present time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
GAME FORFEITED TO CHELSEA.
whitcomb High School Claimed Infrac-
tion of Rules.

Chelsea, May Whitcomb high
school of Bethel refused to continue the
game against the local high school team
here yesterday afternoon and the game
was forfeited to Chelsea, Q to 0. Whit
comb had scored their only run in the
first inning and Chelsea had not scored
previous to the sixth. Then. with two
down. Farnham was hit by the pitcher
and Beal misjudged Morses hard hit fly,
Farnham scoring and Morse taking third.
Here Whitcomb stopped the game, claim
ing that Farnham in rounding third base
did not touch the bag and the umpire
forfeited the game TO Chelsea upon Whit
combs refusal to take the field again.
The game was developing into pitch
ing duel between Adams and Regain. each
having allowed his opponents only three
hits. Adams also had 10 strikeouts 70
bis credit. A fast double play, Morse to
Corwin, also featured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
N0| .esto Ala Struck at Jones
Bros Light Quar-
ry To-day
FOUR OTHERS HAD
NARROW ESCAPES
The Rock Became Dislodged
at Top of the
Quarry

Modesto Ala aged IS, a Spanish quar-
lyman, was killed at Jones Bros light
quarry in Websterville this morning at
s o'clock when a granite block, weighing
200 pounds, toppled from the bank of
the quarry, dropped a distance of rs
feet and struck him in the side. Four
other quarrymen, engaged with Ala in
filling a grout box, narrowly escaped
death, one OF their number. man named
Cayas and compatriot of the dead man,
having his trousers torn nearly from his
body. DR.. N. f. Avery OF East Barre
was summoned, but Ala passed away
within few moments after the accident.
Internal injuries are believed TO have
been responsible for his death. although
his right lower limb was practically torn
from the trunk as the weight of the
stone bore the man to the bottom Of the
quarry.
The body was taken to Whitcomb's
undertaking establishment in East Barre.
1t is probable that the funeral will be
held in st. Sylvester's church at Granite
vile Saturday morning at o'clock. Rev.
Joseph Turcot will officiate and inter-
ment will be made in the Catholic ceme-
terry on Beckley street in this city.
Men employed at the quarry said that
two pieces of stone came hurtling down
the quarry side when Ala was killed. 1t
is thought that the smaller fragment of
stone, in falling from what is known as
a slate header on the side OF the quarry,
dislodged larger stone, although it was
the smaller fragment that struck Ala.
Ala was born in Spain 2S years ago.
being a native of Santander, whence
came many of his countrymen to the
Barre granite field He emigrated to
America five years ago and came imme-
aiately to Barre Town, settling in Web
steryille He leaves his wife and an in
fant daughter in Websterville and there
are seven brothers residing in Spain.
Mrs. Joseph Cano of Granite street,
Barre, is a cousin of the dead quarryman,
Ind Mrs. A. Gataros, sister, resides in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
wHEELER-MATHIESoN
Wedding Took Place at Brides Home,
IS Ayers Street, To-day.

Miss Katherine r. Mathieson. dsugh-
ter of Mrs. Alexander Mathieson. was
married at her home. - Ayers street,
this forenoon at 10 O'Clock to Albert W.
Wheeler Of Montpelier. the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. J. w. Barnett,
pastor OF the Congregational church. in
the presence of relatives and intimate
friends Of the bride and groom. The
bride was attended by Miss Mary A.
Walker. and Clinton r. AIilar acted as
groomsman. The double ring service was
used and the parlor. where the ceremony
took place. was sttractively decorated
with apple blossoms and lilies OF the
valley. Miss Ethel Gamble played strains
from Wagner's opera. Lohengrin, as the
bridal party entered the parlor. The
bride was gowned in white embroidered
yoile and carried shower bouquet of
lilies Of the valley. Her bridesmaid wore
pink crepe de chine and carried pink
sweet peas.
After The ceremony there was an in
formal reception and light refreshments
were served BY Mrs Fred p. Cults and
Miss Gamble. Mr. and Mrs Wheeler
left the city a. noon for Boston. They
will BE- a. home in Montpelier after June
l.
The bride is = vel known Rarre
Young woman. sho has been engaged for (
he past seven years as librarian az tie /
Africh public library. She Was a grad /
iate from Sparkling high school in tbe /
lass of 1897 Mr. Wheeler has been
.esideuf of Montpelier sinoe boyhOod ard i
vas formerly employed ~ the Consoli-
lated Lighting Co 10 Barre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
STRANGELY MISSING.
Col Winthrop NJ Merrill DISAPPEARED
Much as His Father Did.

Boston. Nav 25.--The police have been
asked to locate Col Winthrop Alinot Mer-
rill. prominent in the National Guard Of
this state and in politics decade ago
who has been missing from his home for
several weeks.
Twentv-three years ago. his father.
Moody Merrill. one Of Boston's foremost
citizens. disappeared, and later was
brought hack 10 answer indictments
charging embeszlement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
RESEMBLES vERDUN DRIVE.
The Austrian Offensive Against Italians
Piling Up Strength.

Rome May 25.-The Austrian offensive
along the Italian front, which began
ten days ago, is assuming more and
more the character of the German often
sive at Nerdun. After having occupied
the advanced position, from which the
Italians withdrew. the Austrians are now
strengthening and organizing themselves
there. They have-concentrated additional
artillery under command of General Koe-
yess and have been attempting, but with
out success, to cut the Italians rear
communications for supplies. The sd-
vance Of the Austrians has been made
more difficult BY the destruction Of
bridges and roads
Italian officers estimate that between
the Adge and Brenta rivers the Austri-
ans have placed % batteries of guns Of
So5 calibre aside from many other bat
teries OF smaller guns, and have brought
from the Galician and Balkan fronts
fresh troops to the number Of Is divi-
sions. or 100000 men.
Arsiero is one Of the towns that has
suffered most severely from the lombard
ment
Austrian prisoners say that prior 10
the beginning OF the offensive they were
told that il was the intention 70 capture
the Venetian provinces by storm. begin
ming with the province Of Nicenza. The
Austrian officers gave order that the
Austrian soldiers once on Italian terri
tory must not show themselves weak.
but that they must not act brutslly to
ward the population They promised
that next summer the men might take
the baths a. lido. IN Venice. On the Adri- /
attic
his extensive movement hT the Aus /
trans j. styled by tbem "the offensive
toward tie valley of tie 70 river
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
GERMANS ARE SHY
OF BEING JOCKEYED
They Do Not Wish Their
Government to Be Thrown
into Position of Suing for
Peace, Only to Have the
Entente Allies Reject the
Tender and Gain Prestige

Berlin, Wednesday, via London, Thurs
day, May 25.-The wireless dispatch from
the United States giving the substance of
President Wilson's Charlotte speech, in
which he alluded to the possibility of
American mediation, was given the place
of honor in the morning newspapers and
the afternoon editions return to the sub
ject. The comment, together with the
wide interest shown by the German pub.
lie, shows how important this news is
regarded here
Though it is not definitely stated,
there is little doubt that Germany is
willing to consider the tender OF good Of
flee to inaugurate peace negotiations.
The former attitude in highest quarters
that America had disqualified herself as
a mediator owing to munitions shipments
to the allies is now changed. II the pres
ident can hold any tangible responsible
ties that peace may result through his
mediation Germany undoubtedly is will
ing to consider suggestions.
This receptive attitude is naturally
subject to the condition that Germany is
not jockeyed into the position of an
her readiness to accept the pres.
dents good office, only to find the allies
ater rejecting the tender and asserting
that Germany is suing for peace. There
IS equally little doubt that the masses,
aside from the professional newspaper
lotspur, would be willing to see America
n the peace intermediary role despite
he persisting bitterness over the muni-
ions shipments.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
Sir Roger Easement Held by
Grand Jury for a
Trial
BAILEY INDICTED
AS ACCOMPLICE
Report from Dublin Says
Very Little Interest in
Trial Is Shown There

London, May 25.-The grand jury to-
day returned true bill against Sir Roger
Easement as the leader of the Sim Fen
revolt, and against Daniel J. Bailey, a
former British soldier who was held as
an accomplice.
The judge fixed the time for tho trial
of Easement on June 26.
Dublin, May 25.--Astonishingly little
interest is displayed here in the trial of
Sir Roger Easement Both in political
and general circles Easement was almost
entirely unknown here before the war,
and the Importance attached to his con-
nection with the Sim Fein revolt in Eng
land and abroad is not quite understood
IN this country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
PEACE IMPOSSIBLE NOW.
Sir Edward Grey Said in Address to
House Of Commons.

London, May 25.-In an impromptu
speech in the House of Commons last
night on the question of peace and the
propriety of employing the American
press as a platform" subjects unexpect
edly raised by Arthur Ponsonby, liberal
member for Stirling, Scotland, in a strong
address attacking the government for al
lowing diplomatic etiquette to stand in
the way of possible peace pour parlers.
Sir Edward Grey. the British foreign
secretary, set aside all ideas that peace
negotiations were possible at the present
stage and plainly reiterated that the po-
sition of the allies was in no way
changed.
Sir Edward declared that it was inn
possible to consider terms OF peace with
out a previous agreement between the
entente allies. Further, he expressed the
decided opinion that the hostilities had
not yet reached stage where it was
possible to talk of peace, especially as
the German public was constantly be-
ing "fed with lies" by their ministers.
Mr. Ponsonby's reference to the use of
the American press as a platform" was
the outgrowth of recent interview with
Sir Edward Grey. Sir Edward in re-
plying to this attack, while admitting
that important disclosures of policy
ought first 10 be made to Parliament.
argued that a crisis might arise during
the war when consideration OF etiquette
should not be allowed TO stand in the
way. He contended that since German
statesmen constantly were giving inter
views and statements to the American
press. it would be mere pedsntry which
would hinder British statesmen from
,ountering these statements in the in
.erests of their own country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
BARRE RESIDENT TWO YEARS.
William R. oBnen Died This Morning
After Two Months Illness.

William r. 0Brien passed away az his
home. 30 West street. this morning at
T:l0 O'Clock. the end following an illness
Of two months. Death was due TO com
plications. he is survived BY his wife
and two children. Russell 0'BTien and
Dorothy O'Brien. He also leaves two sis
ters. Mrs. George Chapman Of West Ca
naan. y r.. and Mrs John Newman Of
Rosliudale. Mass. and two brothers, Wal
ter T. O'Brien of Boston and Sorden
OBrien Of West Canaan. Mr.. O'Brien's
marriage 20 Miss Mary Dalton took place
IN Boston rs years ago.
The deceased was born on Prince Ed
ward Island in 1870 and passed most Of
his bovhood in the vicinity Of his birth.
As Young man be went 70 Boston.
moving "a Barre two years ago. He was
4 blacksmith hy trade and had been EN-
pioveH bv Pscquet Bros. on summer
street and st the Mcleod sHthy on Sem
mary street. He was a member Of the
Catholic church.
Funeral services viii probably be held
II 81 Monica's church Saturday morn
ne at Q O'Clock The parish priest. Rev.
Z. ~ Mskenns. viii oficiate and inter
merit wtil ~ made in the Catholic cen.
stery rn Beckley street,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
TRENCH STRENGTHEN
HOLD ON CUMIERES
There Was No Infantry Ac-
tion in Douaumont Last
Night, but the Artillery
Activity. in Vicinity of
Hill 304 Was Particularly
Severe, Paris Reports

Paris, May 25.--German troops made
an attack last night on French positions
on the Verdun front west of the Meuse
near Haudremont quarry, obtaining a
footing in one French trench, the war Of
flee announces. East of Cumieres, to the
east of the Meuse, the French made some
progress in hand grenade fighting. There
was no infantry action at Fort Douamont
last night. The artillery activity was
particularly severe in the vicinity of
Hill 304 and in the sector from Dead
Mans Hill to Cumieres.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
GERMANS TELL OF SUCCESS.
Repulsed French at Cumieres and Won
Back Haudremont Quarry.

Berlin, via wireless, May 25.--Three
French counter attacks on the village of
Cumieres west of the Meuse on the Yer
dun front were repulsed, the war Office
announced this afternoon. The capture
OF additional French trenches southwest
and south Of Fort Douaumont and the
recapture of Haudremont quarry by the
Germans also was reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
DEAD THREE DAYS.
Lewiston, Ne, Couple Died from Gas
Poisoning.

Lewiston. Ne. Nav 25.-Mr. and Mrs
Elmer A. Curricr. each aged ~. were
found dead at their home YESTERDAY.
Deafh was pronounced due O. gas poison
ing IN tie opinion Of THE metiesl er-
anainer. the couple bad been dead at
least fhrps days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
STAND BY DISCIPLINE CLAUSE.
Methodist General Conference Voted 435
to $50 to Retain 1t.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, May 25.-The
Methodist general conference refused to-
day by vote of 435 to $50 to remove
from the discipline of the church the
clause providing penalty of expulsion
from the church of members who play
cards, dance and attend the theatre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
STILL ON AUSTRIAN SOIL.
Italians Claim They Are Taking Up New
Lines.

Rome, Wednesday, via Paris, May 20
The official bulletin tonight indicates
that further offensive lines have been
taken up by the Italians who are still
on Austrian territory in the Lagarina
valley, where the attempts of the Aus
trians to recapture the village of Marco,
Is miles south of Roverto, failed. and in
the Arsa valley on the direct route to
Vicenza the Austrians and Italians are
fighting on the frontier line.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
THE BRITISH STATEMENT.
Situation on vimy Ridge Remains I'm
changed.

London. May 25.-The British official
statement issued at midnight says:
"The situation on the Vimy ridge is
unchanged. Small parties of our troops
pushed forward and engaged in hand-to-
hand fighting with the Germans.
To-day "wednesday there has been
a heavy bombardment by both sides
astride the Souchez river and artillery
activity near Roclincourt, the Hohenzol-
lern redoubt, Wytschaete and st. Eloi."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
MARRIED IAcK cLIFFoRp.
Eveleyu Nesbit Thsw Again Takes q
Husband.

New York, May 25.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thsw. who wks divorced by Harry X.
Thaw last month. and Jack Clifford. her
dancing partner. returned here last night
after hssty trip to Baltimore. and an
nounced that they had been married In
Maryland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
SHIP WASHINGTON SUNK.
British Vessel of 5000 Tons Falls Victim
to Submarine.

London, May 25.-The British steam
ship Washington of 5000 tons has been
sunk by a submarine, according to
Lloyds announcement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
TOOK DIVE TO DEATH
Lieut.. James v. Rockwell was Training
for Aviator.

Pensacola, Fla. May 25.-Lieut. James
Vincent Rockwell, civil engineer, in the
L. 5. navy, who was in training as an
aviator here, was killed yesterday when
a navy aeroplsne which he was plotting
dived $50 feet into the gulf.
Lieut.. Rockwell. who was 30 years old.
was born in Indiana and appointed 10 the
service from Iowa. His three little chill
dren saw him fall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-25
AUSTRIAN GUNBOAT
AND AEROPLANE.
WERE DESTROYED
Battle with Italian Gunboat Took Place
in Upper Adriatic-An Austrian
Submarine Attacked Capital
of Island of Elba.

Rome, Wednesday, via Paris, Thurs
day, May 25.An Austrian aeroplane
and an Austrian gunboat were destroyed
in battle with an Italian gunbost in
the upper Adriatic. The crew of the
Austrian craft were taken prisoners.
A building on the outskirts of Porto
Ferrajo was bombarded by an Austrian
submarine, which was driven off by coast
batteries before doing great damage.
Porto Ferraio is the capital of the Is
land of Elba and if submarine started
from the Austrian base at Pola it must
have completely circumnavigated Italy.