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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
John S. Collins, a Pioneer
Granite Manufacturer of
Barre, Hi2d To-day
WAS AP >SOACHING
H 92D BIRTHDAY
He SIS ed as a Sharpshooter
During the Civil
War b

| John S. Collins. known as the pioneer
Barre granite manufacturer, and the last
| OF an early generation of granite cutters
! in this city, died at his home, Hill
street, this morning at ! 80 o'clock. Mr..
Collins was nearing his 02d birthday and
was therefore one of the Oldest persons
in Barre. Death was due to a general
breakdown, although at the last he suf-
fered from an illness that resembled the
grip The only near relative surviving
is his daughter, Mrs. Albertina Albin of
Barre. Five grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren are also left.
Funeral services will be held at the
house Sunday afternoon at o'clock and
interment will be made i'm the family
lot at Elmwood cemetery.
Mr.. Collins career after lie finished
three year enlistment with a Vermont
regiment OF sharpshooters in the Civil
war, was closely linked with the develop
ment of Barre granite in the earliest
days of the industry. He was born in
Corinth May II, 1924. and attended the
common schools in his native town. Az
a young man he went to Holland. Me-,
where he was married to Annie Hanson.
to whom three children were born, one of
them being Mrs. Albin Enlisting as
soon after the outbreak of
the war between the states. Mr.. Collins
had an honorable record of service. He
was a prisoner in Libby prison and en-
dured unusual hardships in that inclosure
in common with thousands Of Union
soldiers.
Brayley's history Of the granite indus
try of New England speaks of Mr.. Col
Inns as coming to Barre in 1865. For
three years he worked for Ira r. Har-
rington, having previously learned the
granite cutters trade in Quincy, Mass.
In December, 1868, he erected what now
seems TO be stoneshed of small proper
tions at the base of Hill street near the
spot where the Barre & Chelsea railroad
crosses the street at the present time.
He employed several cutters and gained
for his plant reputation for turning
out good monuments Among the prod
ucts of that early stoneshed are memo
rials erected to George Camp in Orange.
10 Aaron King in Tunbridge and to
lanes Kinney in Elmwood cemetery.
Granite manufacturers in those DAYS did
Tot know the advantages of pneumatic
.oois ana many oLner labor saving de-
ices OF later years. Mr. Collins lived
o see undreamed of strides in the de-
'elopment of the industry in Barre and
o the last he retained deep interest in
he welfare of the city. He retired from
he granite business more than quarter
entury ago.
His first wife having passed away in
S67, Mr.. Collins was married Dec. 6,
SOS, to Miss Martha J Wason, the cere-
lony taking place in Corinth. Mrs. COL
ms death occurred in Barre Feb. S.
902 The deceased was a member Of
!. B. Crandall post, No. 56, Grand Army
I the Republic,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
VERMONT GUARDSMAN
GAVE TESTIMONY
ON ARMY BILL
Adjutant General Lee S. Tillotson APP
peared Before House Military Com
mittee in Washington-Re-
turned to His Home
Hopeful of Meas
ure.

St. Albans, Feb. Adjutant General
Lee s. Tillotson of the Vermont National
Guard returned to his home in this city
last night from Washington, where with
other officials of high rank in the Ma
tional Guards of the country, he was
called in connection with the preparation
of military preparedness bill. He ap-
peared before the House military COM
mittee, of which Representative Greene
of this city is member.
Adjutant General Tillotson is hopeful
of the outcome of the activity in so far
as it affects the National Guard in the
way of strengthening it and making it
a more serviceable body Of troops for
the national service.
Up to the time Adjutant General Til
lotson left Washington for home there
was not intimation in that city that
Secretary OF War Garrison had any in
tention of leaving the Wilson cabinet,
although it had been known for some
time that Garrison was much disappoint-
ed that the continental army plan had
failed to develop strength in Congress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
TELEPHONE CONSOLIDATION.
Bethel Telephone Co. and Rapid Tele-
phone Co. with Bethel as Center.

Bethel, Feb. 1.-THE Bethel Telephone
company has filed petition with the
public service commission, praying for
power to increase the limit Of its capi-
tai from $4,000 to $4,000, and notice
is given of hearing ON the petition at
the Bethel inn March 0, at IL a. m,
The petition is result Of the purchase
by Q. ID. Gushing, owner and manager
Iof the Bethel Telephone company, of the
property OF the Rapid Telephone com
pany owned by NJ H. Hazen Of South
Royalton, together with about GO miles
of pole lines belonging to the New Eng
land company, hitherto leased by Mr..
Hazen. The consolidation affects tele-
phone patrons in about is towns and is
expected to result in gradually improved
equipment and servlee. Extensive re-
pairs will be made on the lines next
summer. The main exchange will be In
Bethel and there will be exchanges at
South Royalton and Rochester.
A satisfactory traffic arrangement with
the New England system is assured, with
terminal connections at Barre and White
River junction. Connections subject to
a zone limit will be made with the Orange
county line. the Home Telephone COM
pany and any other local lines in ada
cent territory. The system viii be zoned
later for toll purposes, but tolls are not
expected to be greatly affected on the
whole.
The deal outlined above is virtual
merger of two successful local systems
which have become what they are by
the energy and business ability of the |
parties thereto. Mr.. Hazen, who now
retires from the business, has seen his |
system grow from small beginnings Is
years ago to it's present dominant posi-
ton in a dozen towns, with metallic cir |
suit and other appointments to cores
pond. Similarly, Mr.. Cushing for about |
Il years has watched the development
If his system and has given it such care
,ul personal oversight and service as ac-
,ount largely for his success. Both are
telephone men and have sue
'eeded because they deserved to succeed
md knew their business to the smallest
letails.
incidentally. Bethel becomes one of
he most important telephone eenters
mong the smaller towns of the state.
rhe towns covered by the consolidation
include Granville, Hancock, Rochester,
'tockbridge. Pittsfeld, Bethel, Barnard,
'omfret, part Of Woodstock Hartford,
]helsea, Washington, Tunbridge Royal
on, Stratford, part of Brookfeld and h
art of Randolph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
MARBLE WORKERS GET RAISE.
And Others at Clarendon Given a Nine
hour Day.

Rutland, Feb. ll.-Raises in wages for
the employees of the Vermont Marble
company and nine-bour working day
at the same wages hitherto paid for 10
hours for the employees of the Claren-
don Marble company are the two latest
Developments in the Rutland county la
Dor situation which has lately exhibited
vague signs Of unrest.
The raises given by the Vermont Mar
BILE company win result. il is said, in
the abandonment OF the policy hitherto
pursued by The company giving quarry
machine operators annual bonuses. The
increase was not a general one. but it is
said that a majority of the employees at
the West Rutland plant and a number OF
those employed in the company's Center
Rutland plant are affected.
The advances range from one cent to
20 cents per day. The machine runntrs.
who have been receiving sl.s0 get raise
of Is cents per day. This il practically
the largest advance given.
The action OF the Clarendon Marble
company in adopting the nine hour
schedule at the old l0-hour dav rate. is
in effect an increase Of 10 per cent. The
Clarendon company pays its machine
runners s250 a day. and a company OIL
cial states that the lowest wage paid by
the concern j. about - a day.
The '25 men employed ~ the Csrcn-
don company's plant are working in day
and night shifts ia an effort to keep
pace with orders. Orders enough to keep
the plant going at fun capacity for the 4
next eight months have already been re- 4
eeitei. according 60 statement made 4
BY the manager yesterday. The company I
plans 70 enlarge its plaHt materially IN
lie suriur.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
INSURANCE RATE
COMMITTEE VIEWS
BARRE CONDITIONS
Representatives of New England Fire In
surance Exchange Also Conferred with
Members of Barre Granite Man
ufacturers' Association.
ufacturers' Association.

Rating committee representatives of
the New England Fire Insurance ex-
change are in the city investigating
| BarTe's fire protection system, including
the location of hydrants, etc, alarm
boxes, and the water sources. Yesterday
members of the committee met the Barre
Granite Manufacturers association and
discussed the question of insurance. In
asmuch as the association is on the eve
of forming a cooperative fire insuring
company of its own, the visit of the eX-
change representatives to manufacturers
headquarters is regarded on all sides as
significant.
Persons who were present at the con-
ference were non-committal when inter
viewed as to the outcome. although it
was stated that no action was taken. In
the fall of 1915, the association took
steps to relieve its members of insurance
rates that We're described as oppressive.
Early in January, the state insurance
commission, after holding a hearing here,
seemed to look with favor on the propos-
al to organize mutual company. and as
for the manufacturers, they have only
been awaiting the granting of a charter
before organizing. Several members Of
the association, indeed. have gone so far
as Co cancel policies placed with private
companies.
80 il develops that yesterdays con-
ference was the first occasion OF meet
ing between the insurance men and the
Il is stated that the rat
ing committee. so called. Of the exchange
Is making a tour Of inspection in New
England cities for the purpose Of grading
the FIRE hazards according 10 the adc-
luacy Of the fire protection system ia
zach community. To this announced
purpose Of the rating committee, SONIC
significance Is attachrd. because Of is
1caring ON the situation locally. BARRE
made their protest on the
ground that the measures for FIRE protec-
Son in this eity are u-uch more adequate
han in other towns and cities ncar BY,
Though the insurance rates for stone
hod property remain the same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
FAvoRS LOCAL OPTION.
Rutland Trades and Labor Council Adopt
ed Resolution.

Rutland, Feb ll.--A resolution indors
ing the principle OF local option and
characterizing the possible passage of the
Perry bill as "a step backward to intem-
perance" was adopted at a meeting OF
the Central Trades and Labor Council of
this city in Apollo hall last night. Plans
for a "labor forward" movement in this
city that shall include every branch of
trade at present outside the pale Of or
ganized labor were practically completed
and arrangements for mass meeting to
be held some evening during the coming
week were discussed.
It was announced that the work Of the
two organizers at present working in
this city would be supplemented by the
efforts of a number of other representa-
tives of the state and national organiza-
tions of various trade unions. The men
at present in the city are Fred Ceder-
holm of Bridgeport Conn. representing
the international Association Of Maehin
lists. and Ernest Schliefer of Toledo, o..
the same body.
The resolution putting organized labor
in this city on record as being emphati-
cally opposed to the enactment Of the
Perry bill or any similar substitute for
local option was introduced by James J.
Reedy of this city, third vice president Of
the state branch OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, and reads as follows:
Whereas. there is upon the statute
books at the present time what is known
as the local option law under which
each community has the right Of home
rule and local self government by which
The majority rules. and
Whereas, during the time II has been
m operation the cause Of Temperance has
made rapid progress. a. all true friends
u temperance agree, and
-Wheroas. being opposed 70 iutesuper-
Ince in every form and knowing that
tafewide prohibition would BE- a step
,aekward to e. therefore b. Il
Resolved. That We. the Central Trades 4
nd labor Council. favor THE present lo- /
al option law and call unon ~ frue
rienis 81 Temperance a. g. all 10 their
oueT TO ughold TIE SANE.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
BATTLE IN PROGRESS
FOR TEN DAYS
Germans are Very Busy Strengthening
Their Lines Between Ypres and
Armentieres, But Large Of
fensive Has Been Post
poned.

Amsterdam, via London, Feb. ll.--A
dispatch from Client to the Echo Beige
says that on the Belgian front between
lpres and Armentieres violent artil-
lery battle has been in progress for ten
days. The Germans are very busy
strengthening their lines, but the opinion
prevails that they have postponed a
large offensive movement until the
weather is more favorable.
The allied airmen are developing un.
precedented activity and are constantly
sheling the camps of artillery parks and
military buildings in the hands of the
Germans. 4 Camp Houthulst dispatch
says that it was visited last week by
AZ raiding aviators, who did consider,
able damage to German military prop
ertv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
TEUTONS WILL TREAT
ARMED VESSELS AS
SHIPS OF WAR
United States Has Been Notified Through
German Embassies at Washington
of That Decision.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. IL. German,
and Austria, through their embassiei
here have notified the United States o.
their intention TO treat armed merchant
men as warshps after March |. That
date was fixed TO give the entente allies
time TO signify their intention towarc
the recent note of the United States pro
posing the disarmament OF merchant
men.
Berlin, via London, Feb. ll.-Austria-
Hungary is to publish Immediately a
parallel note to the German memoran-
dun announcing the same procedure as
Germany in the case of armed merchant
men applicable from Feb. 20.
Berlin, Feb. ll.--(by wireless to Say
| lyille)--The German government Is about
TO issue a memorandum to neutral gov.
ernments announcing that hereafter
that all armed merchantmen belonging TO
countries at war with Germany will be
considered and treated as warships.
The government contends this measure
is justified by explicit instructions is
sued by the British admiralty to mer-
chantmen, copy of which is said TO have
been obtained by the German authorities.
These instructions, it is understood here,
were that the merchantmen should carry
guns and attack submarines on sight.
Ii is also stated these orders have a
counterpart in instructions issued by the
governments of other countries at war
with Germany,
In the memorandum ii is explained
that Germany aequaints neutral powers
with its intentions that they may warn
their citizens against further entrust-
ing merchantmen belonging to powers
at war with the German empire"
DIR. Alfred Zimmerman, under secre-
tary of foreign affairs, in giving out the
said:
I'VE believe we can meet Secretary
Lansings ideas concerning submarine
warfare"
He stated that action would be tax
en- as soon as neutrals could adjust their
commerce.
IL was explained in the memorandum
that Germany takes her present step in
view of what she cites as secret instruc
tions Of the British admiralty to mer-
chant ships to open fire on submarines,
Germany further citing 10 instances
wherein it is charged German submarines
have been fired on by merchantmen. The
concludes:
"Under the enumerated circumstances |
enemy merchantmen armed with guns
10 longer have the right to be regard |
ID as peaceable merchantmen. The Ger
nan sea forces, therefore, will be ordered 7
o treat such vessels as warships after
| short interval granted in the interests
If neutrals. The German government I
makes neutral powers aware of this sit
lation that they may turn their citi-
ems against further entrusting their
'ersons or property to armed merchant
nen belonging to powers at war with
he German empire"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
FORD is WILLING
TO SPEND MILLIONS
So Louis Lochner Reported and 80 Swiss
Parliaments Decided in Favor OF
Participation in Neutral
Peace Conference.

Berne, via Paris, Feb. IA meeting
of 80 Swiss parliamentarians after hear.
ing the report of Louis Lochner and Har-
rv G. Evans, delegates of the Ford peace
expedition, decided unanimously in ia
vor of the participation of Switzerland
in neutral peace conference at Stock
holm.
Lochner assured the meeting that Hen
~ Ford has stated his willingness to
spend several millions to promote the
success OF the conference, TO which Loch-
ner said all neutral countries are send
ing representatives.
Swiss delegation. headed by Nation
al Councillor Scherrer- -Fuellemsnn, was
appointed by the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
OUT OF PUBLIC LIFE.
Lindley M. Garrison Says He Is Through
and Won't Talk Further.

New York, Feb. ll.--Lindley NJ. Garri.
son, former secretary of war, announced
hero to-day that he intended to retire
a absolutely from politics and public life.
lie said he would not discuss his resigna-
tion from any political angle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
Were Convicted Of the Muir
der of DR.. c.. Frank
lin Mohr
NEW EVIDENCE
is THEIR CLAIM
Cecil Brown and Henry
Spellman File the Motion
Through Attorney

Providence, r. L., Feb. ll.--Cecl Victor
Brown and Henry II. Spellman, the ne
groes found guilty last Saturday of the
murder of DIR. c. franklin Mohr, to-day
through their attorneys filed a motion
for a new trial, claiming that new evil
dence had been discovered and other
grounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
Funeral of Mrs. Margaret ROben.

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Roben,
whose death occurred this morning and
whose obituary appears on another page
of to-dav's paper. will be held st IT4
South Main street, Barre, Sunday after
noon at . o'clock, and interment will be
in the family lot in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
Rumors Of Peace Proposals Recently
Made to Belgium BY Germany.

london, Feb. 1.-THE Belgian lega-
ton announced to-day that rumors cir
culated To the effect that peace proposals
recently were made by Germany to the
Belgian government are devoid Of foun-
dafion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
APPROVED DISMISSAL.
Secretary Daniels Would Cut OF 50 Mid
Shipmen.

Washington u. G.. Feb. Secretary
ci the Navy Daniels to-day approved
ihe recommendation ~ the board of thc
naval academy dismisslnC - midshipmsn
far faillre in their stulils.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11

| The funeral of Mrs. Agnes H. Miller,
wife of Edward H. Miller, who passed
away at her home Sc Prospect street
Tuesday morning, after a prolonged ill
ness, was held at the house Thursday
afternoon at o'clock Rev. J. b. Rear
don, pastor OF the Uniyersalist church,
officiating. The bearers were members
OF the Barre staff Of the VT. Tel. & Tel
Co, by whom Mr.. Miller is employed
They are: George Collamer, 0ttie w.
Lewis, Lester Newton and 2. Murphy.
During the services Mrs, Isabelle Cant
lay Hall sang two selections. There
were several fine floral tributes. Inter-
ment was made in Hope cemetery.
Floral tributes included the following:
Pillow, husband and sister; carnations
from laundry workers. Miss Jane Wright,
Miss Catherine Reid Miss Mary Reid,
Miss Cecilia bowers. Miss Elsie Mellon
aid. Mrs. Lena Bartlett, Mrs. Margaret
Nelson, Mrs. Lizzie Manning, Mrs. Sarah
Stewart Miss Josie Pittsley, Mrs. Ellen
Smith, Ernest Little; carnations, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Canton. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Stacy, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. T. Mower,
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Romanos; carna-
tions, Mr.. and Mrs. John Condor, Chris
sic Hendry; carnations and roses, Mr..
and Mrs. f. Il. Merrill; carnations, Mrs.
+. +. Labell carnations, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Knox; narcissus, Rose A. Pierce;
Mr., and Mrs. Dean Slack;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cola
mer; pink carnations, Mrs. l.. A. Hough |
ton; carnations, employees of the Yer
mont Tel. & Tel. Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11

Congress concur in bill cmbodying that
amendment" He said he must withhold
Judgment until the final action was be-
fore him in definite form.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11

contagious diseases ~Unrlealiuess. z
roranes. and rrtk'cssuess are the zais
causes " tvpl1oi1.~ adas the doeter. and
ell thesr expru=cs and tragedies src s5-
solutcly unneeessar!.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
FUNERALS OF BARRE WOMEN.
Mrs. ]. M. Stevenson and Mrs. E. H
Miller Buried Yesterday Afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Camp
belll Stevenson, wife of John NJ. Steven
son, whose death at her home, 100 Wash
ington street Tuesday forenoon followed
a weeks illness of pneumonia, were held
at the house Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. Edgar Grassland, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church, was
the officiating clergyman and the bear
ers were: Albert Jones, George Blake,
William Mcdonald and Otis Mellin. In
terment was made in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
ATTACK ALSO FAILED
; SOUTH OF THE SOMME
Russians Report Victory in
volhynia in Capture of a
Hill Between Fortresses
of Rovno and Lutsk -
Heavy Firing on Riga
Dvinsk Front

Berlin, via London, Feb. 1.-THE re-
pulse of four successive attacks made by
the French in their efforts to recapture
trenches northwest of vimy in Artois
was announced to-day by the German
army headquarters. The French also
failed in assaults south of the Somme.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11

The western front is still the central
field of military interest The latest
reports show no signs of lessening in the
intensity of the violent struggle going
on for several days in the vicinity of
Vimy and Neuville, near the Belgian
border, while further south along the
line there are signs OF re-awakening ac-
tivity on the part of both the Germans
and the French.
In Russia artillery play on the Riga
Dyinsk front is notably heavy in char
acter, but the infantry does not appear
to have been active In Volhynia the
Russians report a forward movement in
the capture of a hill between the for
tress of Rovno and Lutsk, but the lat
est Austrian reports claim that the
troops OF Emperor Nicholas have been
held to their old positions in Galacia and
on the Bessarabian frontier, despite the
desperate struggle to advance. A Pet
rograd report, received in London, says
Emperor Nicholas left for the front yes
terday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-11
FRENCH FAIL
TORE-CAPTURE
LOST TRENCHES

Four Successive Attacks Are
Said by German Army
Headquarters to H a Y e
Been Repulsed Northwest
of Vimy in the Artois Re-
gion
Evening journal., 1916-06-19

nc Want Ads will assist the stranger
10 locate the most desirable boarding
places in the city.