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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
WELL KNOWN wAITSFIELD MAN
Melvin ]. Waterman Dropped Dead of
Heart Trouble.

Waitsfield, March 2S.-The funeral OF
Melvin j. Waterman, who died suddenly
Saturday afternoon, was held yesterday
afternoon at his late home, Rev. William
A. Remele. pastor of the Congregational
church, officiating. The hearers were
Henry n. LaMorder, Howland Russell,
John Nell and George w. Martin, and
interment was in the village cemetery.
The funeral was attended by a large
number of relatives and friends and rep
resentatiye townsmen. Those from out
of town attending are Heber A. jackson
and Mrs David Smith of Wateryille,
Mrs. Leonard Freeman and viii Free
man of Warren, Mr.. and Mrs. John Nell
Of East Warren and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Buzzell Of Montpelier.
Mr.. Waterman was found dead at 4
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Roy Heath
of East Warren was driving by when he
found Mr. Waterman sitting in shis
sleigh, the robe tucked about him and
the reins in his hand. His head was
bowed down; otherwise it was hard to
realize that life had ceased Medical aid
was called, Drs w. j. Howard and j. L.
Campbell hurrying to the scene. The
cause OF death was pronounced to be
heart failure. In February Mr.. Water
man had severe attack of grip and his
heart had bothered him for several years.
morning, with the exception of
a headache, he seemed to be in his usual
physical condition.
Melvin John Waterman was born in
March 5, ls4s, the son of John
md Mary A. Ueachl Waterman. For
years he lived on the farm now occupied |
BY Joseph Nell. Later he occupied the |
now owned by Dr. w. j. How
'rd, and few years ago he moved to his |
ate residence. He served the town as
eectman in 1909 1900. He was one of
family of six children. three of whom
urvive him, being Alice Boardman, wife
# Wilbur W. Joslin, Alnora NJ, widow
Il Silas J. Rowell of Waterbury, and
'harles Winfield Waterman, prominent
awyer in Denver. Col. On Jan 10, 1873,
e was married to Ida |. Campbell, who
urvives him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
CLAIMS FALSE REPRESENTATION
Suit of d. H. Mcdonald VS.. Frederick
Mcneil Is Started.

After Fred l.. Laird had been procured
as counsel interest was somewhat abated
in the case of ID. III. Mcdonald VS.. Fred
erick Mcneil, both of Barre Town, which
was commenced this forenoon in Wash
ington county court, which reconvened
after the regular two days recess.
S. Hollister jackson notified the court
at the opening two weeks ago that he
withdrew as counsel for the defendant
and at that time the defendant stated
he would appear pro Sc. The court room
was well filled this forenoon by interest
ed spectators of the proceedings.
The plaintiff seeks to recover $500,
claiming that the defendant on and prior
to January, 1914, falsely and fraudulent
ly represented to the plaintiff that there
existed in the town of Enfield, Penobscot
county, Me-, piece of land Of $4,000
value. The plaintiff AYERS that the de-
fendant represented that the land con
tanned hundreds of white birch, hemlock
and pine trees and 25 building lots sit
uated on Cold Stream lake. The repre-
sentations of the defendant resulted in
the plaintiff investing nearly $4,000 in
the land Suit is now being brought on
the ground that the timber is not worth
anywhere near what the defendant, ac-
cording to the allegations, represented,
and there are but few lots. John w.
Gordon represents the plaintiff.
The following jury is hearing the case;
Guy H. House, w. H. Berdon, NJ. NJ.
Goodell, Carroll Wheeler, A. NJ Snow,
B. +. Sanders, A. NJ. Robinson, T. j. Far
rell, Fred +. Cram, Fred Darling, Charles
L. Holton and John Holland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
WAS AT TOP OF POLE.
Fred Greenough Grasped Live Wire at
Haverhill

Hayerhill, Mass. March 2s--Fred Gree
nough, % years old, lineman, was cleo
trocuted at the top of a pole late yester-
day afternoon. Though there were signs
of life when he was placed in an ambul-
ance, he was dead before he reached the
Hale hospital.
Greenough, who was unmarried, lived
on Came avenue and was employed by
the Haverhill Electric company. While
at work on a pole at the corner of Wash
ington street and Florence avenue, Gree
nough wedged his body between wires
and with his bare hand grasped another
wire which completed circuit through
his body. The force of the electric shock
threw him away from the pole and he
fell 80 feet to the ground. Fellow en-
ployes carried him from the street and
attempted resuscitation.
Medical officials believe that he died
from the electric shock but will make an
autopsy to decide whether or not he
was injured in his fall from the pole
sufficiently TO cause death.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
B. & NJ. LOSS si2s,ooo.
Two Freight Sheds and Many Cars We're
Burned

Boston, March 2s.-s- Fire broke out yes,
terday afternoon in two of the Boston &
Maine railroad freight sheds near the
Northern station and threatened tc
spread to nearby structures. Four alarms
were sounded as the flames began 10
make quick head@ay, although it was
stated that they probably could be con-
fined to the two sheds.
After an hours fight the fire was put
under control All of the merchandise
in shed No 10, adjoining. was damaged.
1t was stated that no estimate of the
loss could be given until clerks checked
up on the amount of freight in the build
ings.
An official of the company said last
night that the loss on the freight alone
would be not less than Sl25,000 and
might be more. In addition, he said,
there were probably 80 or GO cars in
the structure, and until further exam
ination disclosed how badly these were
damaged and to what extent the build
ing had suffered, it would be impossible
to make an accurate estimate of the to
tai loss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
WILL NOT ALLOWED
Because Alvin P. Cummings Drew 1t
Without Proper Execution.

In probate court at Montpelier the will
of Alvin p. Cummings, late of Montpe-
lier. was disallowed because the instr1-
ment was not properly executed. Mr..
Cummings. who died few weeks ago,
drew up the will himself.
The viii of Arthur T. Johonnott. late
of Montpelier. was presented for probate.
and r. Redfeld Phillips was appointed
administrator, with will annexed. while
Frank y. Smith and Charles ". Ben
jamin were appointed appraisers and
commissioners.
The viii Of James Brown. late OF Mont
pelier. was presented for probate: and
o. !. Dodge Of Barre settled his accounts
a. administrator OF the estate Of Albert
r. Dodge late Of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
HOT BATTLE WITH THE BANDITS.
But Latter Finally Drove OFF Number
of American Cattle.

FL Paso, March 2S.-rThe ranch of c. T.
Kelly, former mayor of Fl Paso, 81
miles east of here, was raided last night
by Mexican bandits, who drove off a
number of cattle and badly beat the care
taker.
Two detachments of the Sth cavalry
are in pursuit of the bandits One troop
started at full gallop from Fabens, two
miles from the ranch. The second left
Yeleta, some miles on the other side, at
the same time in an effort to cut them
off from the river.
Mr.. Kelly was notified by long dis
tance telephone message from his fore
man. The foreman said the raiders were
supposed to have come from Guade-
loupe. across the river from Fabens
The Mexican employees on the ranch held
them off in battle in which more than
one hundred shots were exchanged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
AIDED VILLA TO ESCAPE.
Carranza Troops Did Not Try to Coop
crate with Americans

San Antonio, Tex, March 2s.-Francis
co Villas escape from the region about
| Namiquipa was preceded by smart de-
I feat administered by him to part OF
the Mexican de facto troops, and was un-
| opposed by other eonstitutionalist de-
tachments, according to unofficial, but
credible reports, reaching here yester.
day
The Gordon of Mexican troops that the
Mexican authorities announced would
be drawn across his path, gave way, ac-
cording to these reports, indicating their
Incorporation with Villa rather than with
American forces.
United States army officials here we're
inclined to believe reports of inefficieney
and half-hearted cooperation and yes
terday complicated the future problem
OF the second phase operations just in
augurated by the commander of the
American punitive expedition.
1t was realized here that the early
capture of Villa would be little better
than an accident. The only hope for an
early ending Of the chase, it is felt here,
is that Carranza's troops will check Vii
las fight or that Villa himself, after
joining one or more of his wandering
bands in southern Chihuahua or from
northern Durango, may decide to fight
That Villa will be able to effect juno
ture with considerable force before he
is brought to stand again is regarded
at United States headquarters here as
probably.
General Funston probably will go to
FL Paso, and perhaps to Columbus in
a few days for brief stay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
BRITISH ATTACK
FORGED WAY
INTO GERMANS
Took First and Second Line Trenches
Over Distance of 600 Yards in the
S. Eloi Region, Says Official
London Dispatch.
London Dispatch.

London, March 2s.-The British and
Germans have been fighting fiercely in
the region of st. Eloi five miles north
west of Arras, and the British, through
the explosion of a big mine and by in
fantry charges, have captured or de-
stroyed considerable portion of the
German trenches.
The British infantry stormed and took
first and second line trenches along
front OF 600 yards, London officially an
nounces, and Berlin admits that German
trenches in this region were blown up to
an extent OF 100 yards, and that "casu-
alties were caused among the company
occupying the position"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
ARE PRESSING cARRANZA
For Immediate Reply to Request for Use
of Railroads.

Washington, d. G., Mhrch estate
department advices from all parts of
Mexico to-day gave renewed evidence OF
quiet aoquiescence in the pursuit OF Villa
by the American troops. Neither the
state nor the war department received
any messages regarding the use of the
Mexican railroads and it is believed that
Carranza is Withholding his answer until
an agreement is reached ON the pending
protocol.
A memorandum TO Carranza, pressing
for an immediate reply TO tine request for
permission TO use the railroads, was pre-
pared to-day by the state department.
The war department is proceeding
with the arrangements to buy additional
aeroplanes for use on the border.
A dozen Indian chiefs from Arizona
are to be enlisted as guides and scouts
for the American column in Mexico.
Major General Funston asked for the
services of the warriors and Major Cen
eral Scott, chief of staff, to-day author
lied their employment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
PRoDDING CONGRESS.
New York Senate Wants Regular Army
of $4,000 Men.

Albany, n. V, March 2s.-By vote of
80 to Is the Senate last night adopted
a resolution introduced by Senator Mills
of New York, asking Congress to in
crease the strength of the regular army
to l7s,0O0 men, and opposing the feder-
alization of the state militia.
All the Democrats and two Republi-
cans voted against the resolution. One
Democrat refused to vote
Adoption OF the resolution was pre-
eeded by spirited debate which lasted
nearly three hours. Opponents of the
measure, while agreeing that some form
of preparedness was necessary, contend
ed that it was unwise for state legis-
lature to attempt to instruct Congress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
THREE-CAR SCHEDULE
To Be Used All Day on Traction Line,
Beginning Next Thursday.

Asst. Supt. William Cory of the
Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power
company announced to-day that begin
ming Thursday morning, the old three
car schedule will be run all day instead
of during the afternoon as at present
He said that the return to the former
schedule is due to the fact that frost is
coming out of the ground, making it nee
essary to run at somewhat slower time.
So, beginning Thursday morning, the
first ear out of Barre win start at 6:l5
and thereafter during the day the cars
win leave every half hour, at quarter be-
fore and quarter after the hour.
For several weeks the company has
been running its afternoon cars on the
three-car schedule. two cars being run
at other times during the day and in the
evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
ASKS FOR DIVORCE.
Guilford Man Alleges Desertion and
Seeks Daughters Custody.

BrattIeboro. March 2s--A suit for di.
vorce was fled yesterday by Charles II
gvnde of Guilford. who recently sued
Merton 6. Dcolittle Of this town for
$4,000. alleging alienation Of the afTee-
tions Of Lynde's wife.
In the divorce petition Lynde alleges
desertion. He asks for the custody Of a
daughter Eve years old. There are two
other daughters, aged three and seven
wears.
Mrs. Lynde kept house 70. DOolittle
after Miss Ethel Cutler. who bad served
in that capacity Il YEAR. left. Letters
between Doolittle and Nlrs. Lvnde. resd
in a breach % promise suit brought BY
Miss cutler against Doolittle. were the
basis for Mr.. Lynde's proceedings
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
DIED OF HEART DISEASE.
George B. Catlin of Burlington Was III
But Short Time.

Burlington, March 2s.-George B. Cat
lin died late al his home at 2g2 Pearl
street of angina pectoris. Mr.. Cailn
had been in i'll health about a year and
half. Suddenly yesterday afternoon
he was seized with a heart attack and
expired at lO:l5 O'Clock
Mr.. Catlin was born in Winooski Feb.
I. 1859, and lived there for some time.
He was engaged in the lime business
and was large farm owner. Besides his
wife, he leaves two daughters. Miss
Ellen Cstlin, for several years in mis-
sionary work in Turkey. and Miss Ruth
Catlin. who recently went to New YORK
10 live.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
BOZ SHOT IN LEG.
He Was Cleaning 22-calibre Rifle When
Weapon Discharged.

Brattleboro. March 2S.-Raymond
Crown. aged Is. son Of Mr.. and Mrs
BENJAMIN A. Crown Of Frost place. while
cleaning 22-cslibre rifle az the home Of
his grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. r.
Deyo Of West Dummerston, was scci-
dentally shot in the left leg above the
knee yesterday afternoon. He was taken
t. the Memorial hospital where tie sur
Eeon aid it would not be necessary 70
extract the bullet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
MUCH PESSIMISM FELT
About Prospects of Capturing Villa Very
Soon.

FL Paso. Tex March 2S-There i
much pessimism in army circles over tie
prospects Of capturing Villa. and Il Is
felt that unless cornered within a week
the bandits viii have outrun their pur-
suers and many months NAV pass be
fore De and his hand viii h. ferreted out
Of their hiding-placcs. The Dispatches
from the advanced flying columns press.
ing Villa closely make no mention n
having come in contact with any bandits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
PERSIAN PRINCE
FEARED LOST
ON THE SUSSEX
Prince Bahram Was Passenger On the
Cross Channel Steamer When She
Was Torn by Explosion.

Paris, March 2s.--Prinee Bahram of
the reigning family of Persia, who was
a passenger on the steamer Sussex, which
was disabled by an explosion on March
"a, is still unaecounted for and it is be-
lieved that he was lost.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
RAILROADS NEEDED
TO AID PURSUIT
BY u. S. TROOPS
Military Men at FL Paso Point Out That
Pursuit Will Be Hampered, II Not
Actually Halted, II Lines Are
Not Available.

III paso, Tex, March 2s.-The pursuit
of Villa may be hampered, II not actually
hated, unless the Mexican railroads are
made available as main line communica.
tion for the American army in Mexico.
men expressed that view to-day
after studying the dispatches from the
front, where Villa still is in full flight
southwark and meeting little, if any, op.
position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
ARTILLERY SQUALLS
WEST OF MEUSE
But Otherwise There Was Another Calm
Night on Verdun Front, Says
French Official Statement.

Paris, March 2s.-The French official
statement this morning says that there
was no change in the verdun region dur
ing the night East Of the Meuse all
was calm and to the west of the river
there were some artillery squalls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
RUSSIAN VICTORIES
DECLARED DUE TO
PREPONDERANCE
Austrians Claim that Slav Success on the
Dneister Was Because Austrians
Were Outnumbered.

Berlin, by wireless, March 2s.-Only
outposts skirmishes have occurred in
Galicia during the last few days and the
victories reported by the Russians on
the Deneister were not gained over large
bodies OF Austrian troops, says the Off
cial report of the war Office at Vienna.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
CONFERENCE WEEK
Opens at Montpelier To-morTow-Dele.
gates Arriving.

The 72d annual session OF the Vermont
Methodist conference was started AZ
Montpelier this evening with the prelim-
mary work. including the examination 81
the Younger preacher. The conference
proper viii he opened Wednesday morn.
ing az p o'clock in Trinity church and
viii continue through e. next Monday
April 3. Delegates began arriving il
Montpelier this Afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
After Steamer Empress of
Midland Was De-
stroyed
BRITISH SEAMEN
TAKEN TO HOLLAND
An Aggregate Of 10000 Ton.
mage Sunk Since New
German Campaign

London, March 2s.-Figures on the
damage to shipping since the new Ger
man submarine campaign was inaugu.
rated show that in less than fortnight
vessels with an aggregate tonnage Of
10000 have been sunk, one-third OF the
tonnage being neutral.
The sinking of the British steamship
Empress of Midland was reported to-
day in Reuter- dispatch from Amster-
dam. The steamship Cromer arrived last
night at port in Holland with all the
crew of the Midland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
u. S. INQUIRY
is ALREADY
IN GERMANY
Asks If Any of German Vessels Attacked
the Steamer Sussex--It Is Not a
Protest or a Demand.

Washington, d. O. March 2S.-Secre-
tary of State Lansing announced after
the cabinet meeting to-day that the
United States will Immediately make in
quiry Of the German government wheth-
er any of its vessels torpedoed the steam
er Sussex. Members of the cabinet said
the evidence in the possession of the
United States is not conclusive enough
to warrant decisive action at this time.
1t was learned later that the inquiry
already had been made and was probably
now in Berlin. The present status of the
communication is simply an inquiry. 1t
has not advanced to the stage OF pro
test or demand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
SUFFRAGE SIDETRAcKED
Also Prohibition Before House judiciary
Committee Acts.

Washington, d. C.. March 2S-By n
vote of 10 to 9, the House judiciary com
mittee to-day voted to postpone indeii-
nitely the consideration Of all suffrage
and prohibition proposals now before t.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28
WON'T RETIRE.
willard Has No Intention Of Quitting
the Ring.

Chicago. March 2S.--Iess Willard ar
rived from New York yesterday with his
right hand in handares. Otherwise he
showed no iR effects of his contest with
Frank Moran in New York Saturday
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28

Washington, d. c., March 2S.- With
all evidence indicating that the British
channel steamer Sussex, carrying Ameri-
can citizens, was the victim OF torpedo
it was stated authoritatively here yes
terday that if German submarine made
the attack the imperial government
would disavow the act, punish the sub
marine commander, offer reparation and
satisfy the United States rat the act
was in violation. of instructions Thus,
it seemed, the case might narrow down
to the question of whether the United
States would be willing to accept dec
laration from the Berlin government.
President Wilson is awaiting with deep
concern the receipt of conclusive evidence,
not only in regard to the Sussex, aboard
which several Americans narrowly es-
capped death, but as to the sinking of the
British steamship Englishman. One
American life is said in the latest official
reports, to have been lost when the Eng
lishman went down.
Already, it was intimated at the state
department, the United States has in
formation sufficient to warrant the max
ing of an inquiry of the German govern
ment as to whether any of its subma-
rines fred torpedo at the Sussex or the
Englishman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-28

The Empress of Midland sailed from
New York on January for Cardiff,
Wales, according to the latest reports
available.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-29
solution for III. Fuel Problem.

Shortage of fuel In the large consuming cen
tiers has directed attention again to devices for
securing better combustion of coal and conse-
quenty greater economy in its use. Much expert
mentation has been had for the purpose Of dis
covering means whereby the energy stored in the
fuel may be transmitted into available power at
less expense, and considerable advance has been
made, although the results are yet available only
for the larger users Of fuel. These have already
effected great economies in fuel consumption and
will be able to save in greater degree. How to
make the saving for the little fellow is the more
pressing phase Of the problem just now. His
needs are such as are not well adapted to any of
the devices or methods available and so he is
compelled by circumstances to see the larger
part Of the theoretical value Of his fuel go out
of the chimney in smoke. The inventor who will
provide an effective smoke-consumer for low
pressure heating plant, or for the small factory,
the laundry or similarly situated establishment.
will be hailed as bcnefactor indeed. In the
meantime such methods as are available should be
applied
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-29
Omaha and the Reserve Bank.

The location Of one Of the twelve federal land
banks in Omaha should not stop our efforts to Sc
cure reserve bank whenever the question Of rclo
cation is opened up. Prospects for readjustment
of the several existing districts, or their subdivi
sion, are not remote. That an extension OF the
service Of the federal reserve system is necessary
is recognized by the financial authorities Of the
country who look to see some steps to the end
taken before long Reasons that warranted the
location Of the land loan bank in Omaha are
equally good arguments for the establishment
here Of reserve bank. The importance of the
city as, a commercial and industrial center, as a
primary market and distributing point is being
more and more recognized throughout the coun-
try Our claim should be impressed on and kept
before the federal reserve board, to the end that
Omaha will be ready TO urge them successfully
when the change comes.