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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
SPARKS FLEW WIDELY
And Endangered Property Near Burning
Barn at Gospel Village.

For more than an hour early last even
ing the fire department sought to snbdue
hay barn fire and protect surrounding
property on and near the Richardson es-
tate on Camp street. At 0.l5 o'clock a
general alarm was turned in from box 81
al the corner of Hill and Washington
streets and few moments before still
alarm had called out the auto FIRE truck.
All Of the wheeled apparatus was
brought into play and in the face of
terrific west wind, the fremen had their
work mapped out for them in preserving
adjoining property. The barn, frame
affair. and several tons OF hay were de-
stroyed, along with a dozen hens, the
property of William Innis.
The barn had stood for many years in
a small ravine near Edgewood and just
east of the home of Thomas Blanu. A
few moments after Mr.. Innis had left the
building the fire was discovered. From
the outset. il was seen that the structure
would go and part of the fire fighting
force was directed to watch other prop.
erty in the path OF the wind blown
sparks. One stream of water and some
times two, played on the barn fire until
the all. sounded at $40 O'Clock. The
fire communicated to the roof of r. r.
Langley's house in Edgewood and but for
prompt attention there would have been
serious results there. Several trees, lum- |
Der piles and the grass between the barn
and Edgewood caught afire, but the blazes
were extinguished with water. At l0t
o'clock last night members of the fire de- |
partment were again summoned to the
scene of the barn fire to extinguish
blaze in the hay.
The hay and the little building that
housed it were the property of the Rich
'rdson estate. The loss is not covered
~ insurance. Just how the blaze orig
mated could not be ascertained Mr.. In
lis was with his chickens 90 minutes be-
ore the fire was discovered. He did not
zee any traces of fire and while there.
le told Acting Chief Carpenter. he had
10 occasion TO use matches He is not
smoker. either II is surmised that
mall boys or tramps may have gained
ccess to the barn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
DIDN'T STRIKE WIFE.
Nor Did He Choke Her or Smother" Her
with a Quilt.

The contested divorce suit of Israel
Schwartz vs. Nellie Schwartz of Montpcl-
ier was started in Washington county
court yesterday afternoon after nearly
two days of inactivity by the court.
Mrs. Schwartz seeks to obtain a sep
aration from bed and board and Mr.
Schwartz sues for an absolute divorce
and asks for the custody of four minor
children.
Mr. Schwartz, who is a tailor, was on
the stand several hours yesterday ait
ernoon and testified that his wife has
struck and scratched him at many differ
ent times. He had never mistreated her
and did not retaliste when thus attacked.
He insisted that his wife was very ex-
travagent and that because Of her ex
travagance he had been unable to save
$500 which he had obtained from the
sale of property.
The witness testified that he had al
ways provided for his family to the best
of his ability. Called back TO the stand
this forenoon in rebuttal, Mr.. Schwartz
denied that he had ever struck or chokcd
his wife, nor had he ever smothered her
with a quilt, as evidence introduced
tended to show.
DIR. Percy L. Templeton told on the
stand yesterday afternoon of being called
TO the Schwartz home one morning by
neighbors and he found Mrs. Schwartz
in state of collapse. He was told 10y
her that her husband had smothered her
with a quilt and he believed her story
and made complaint 10 the states at
torney. DIR. Templeton related another
instance when Mrs. Schwartz had been
i'll treated by her husband.
Schwartz explained the story of his
sife's illness at the time described by
the physician by saying that she fell 10
The floor when she grasped his fur coat
and he let go of the coat, she losing her
balance. He said she tore her hair and |
screamed that she was being murdered. |
Other witnesses who testified yester-
lay were. Louis Could. Mrs Cohen. son 4
Ind daughter. Some parts of the testi- |
nony were extremely amusing and the |
,ourt officers we're kept busy rapping |
he spectators t. order
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
DUBLIN rs RELIEVED
That British Government Has Finished
with Executions.

Dublin, via London. May y. Premier
Asquith arrived to-day. His program
called for conference with the depart
mental chiefs, followed by a consultation
with General Maxwell in regard to the
military situation.
1t is reported probable that a procla
nation will be issued shortly abolishing
the martial law, the provisions Of which
have been modified greatly the last few
days.
The situation in some parts Of the
provinces is said to be still rather dis
turbed and it is likely that military con
troll of these districts will be continued
for some time longer.
Premier Asquith intends also to meet
several deputaions of citizens to learn
first hand their ideas concerning the re-
construction of the destroyed portions of
Dublin. Relief is apparent among the
population at the cessation of executions.
which were beginning to cause consider
able agitation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
WOMAN'S DEATH
BELIEVED DUE
TO A POISON
Mrs. Virginia Giovanelli of Third Street
Was Taken Ill Yesterday Morning and
Died at S p. m.--Autopsy Performed
She Didn't Want a Doctor.

On advice from the states attorneys
office and after conference with DR.. z. /
Whitney of the state laboratory of by
giene in Burlington, an autopsy is to be
performed by officials of that institution
on the vital organs of Mrs, Virginia Clio.
vanelli, who died early last evening at
her home ON Third street, under condi'
tions which seemed to indicate that some
poisonous substance had been taken into
the system. A preliminary examination
conducted in Barre is said to have re-
vealed some substance in the stomach
which might have been paris green, al
though the physicians were not prepared
TO state definitely.
Mrs. Giovanelii had been in her usual
health, it is said, up to yesterday morn
ing, when she was taken i'll. During the
course of the day she vomited and was
in considerable distress but was unwil
ing to have physician called. At length
her condition became so much worse that
a physician was called at 4:30. The
patient then was near death, having but
llLlft puiStf dHtL sHB fIdSSS0 away ndll
an hour after the arrival of the physi-
cian The latter called in the city health
officer and a preliminary examination
was held, as the result OF which it was
decided to consult with the states attor.
ney's Office and then with the state lab
oratory. 1t is said that the woman's
lungs indicated that she had tuberculosis.
Mrs. Giovanelli was widow, her hus
band having died year ago She was
al years of age and leaves a daughter,
who is 10 years old. So far as known,
there are no other near relatives in this
vicinity. Recently she had been main
tanning herself by keeping a few board
ers.
Mrs. Giovanelli had been a resident of
Bare for the past II years, coming here
from Italy with her husband, John Clio
vanelli, for number OF years a well
known member of the Barre Citizens
band.
The funeral will be held at the home on
Third street Saturday afternoon at 2 |
o'clock and interment will be made in |
Hope cemetery. Mrs. Giovanelli's daugh |
ter, Alba, was with her mother during |
her illness and cousin of the woman,
John Cammuzzi. took charge of the fu-
neral arrangements the body being re-
moved to the Perry / Noonan under
.aking establishment on Depot square,
where the remains were prepared for
burial, after permission had been given
,y the health officer. The woman had
been i'll twelve hours.
1t Is probable that the report from the
'tate laboratory viii not be received for
,wo days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
BOARD OF TRADE ACTIVITIES.
To Cooperate in "Clean-Ur" Campaign
and to Encourage Publicity Tours.

At a meeting Of the directors OF the
Barre Board of Trade last evening a com
mittee was appointed, consisting of z. NJ.
Tobin, chairman, A. r. Bruce, H. l..
Campbell and c. F. Millsr. TO confer with
the Barre WOman's club and the Barre
city council in regard to completing ar
rsngements for Cleanup day in
Barre the campaign to be held in the i'm
mediate future.
The directors also voted to request the
members of the committee on transporta-
tion and railroads TO confer with the au-
thorities Of the Central Vermont Railway
Co. in regard 10 keeping their passenger
station open and better lighted during
the evenings and nights.
A committee was also appointed TO
make angemeuts for series Of pub
licity. or better acquaintance. tours to
nearby towns, to h participated in dur
ing the coming summer months. As out
lined at the meeting. this campaign Of
publicity viii be very attractive and in
teresting The committee is made M as
follows: A. T. Abbott. chairman. F. n.
Iadd. r. W Hooker. F. VI. Tobin, 6. r.
Bond. d. NJ BARCLAY, G. r. Varnum and
". C. Reynolds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
CONVENTION HELD AT BETHEL.
North Windsor County Sunday School
Association.

Bethel. May l2.-The annual conven-
tion of the North Windsor County Sun
day School association was held yester-
day in the Congregational church, with
forenoon, afternoon and evening sessions.
About 100 persons from out of town at
tended and they were the guests at din
ner and supper, served at the Harrington
parlors, of four village Sunday schools.
Walter NJ. Wright of White River
Junction, the retiring president, was in
the chair throughout the sessions. lie
has been a very faithful chief officer of
the association for many years.
Officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed as follows; President, Rev. A. II. Nor
rill. D. d. of Woodstock; secretary, Miss
Marion Webster of Hartland; assistant,
Mrs. Laura A. Dutton of Royalton;
treasurer, c. II. Noyes OF Wilder; ele-
mentary superintendent, Miss Mary War
ren. North Pomfret; secondary. Miss
Minnie Metcaf, South ROyalton. adult,
Mrs T. 5. Bradley. East Barnard; home
department. w. NJ Wright, White River
Junction; teacher training. Miss Isabel
Laskey. Woodstock; temperance, Mrs.
r. A. Kezer. Rochester; missionary, Miss
Hattie NJ. Fay, South Royalton. The
chairman on the committee on nomins
tions WAS Rev. BENJAMIN Swift OF Wood
stock and the chairman Of the committee
on resolutions was Rev. G. F. Echterbeck-
er Of Quechee.
An unexpected feature of the evening
program was an address by Rev. Robert
G. Wilson. an Episcopal missionary from
China, who recently arrived here for
years furlough. The addresses Of Rev
Or. W. A. Brown Of Chicago, q secretary
Of the international Sunday School asso- /
cation. were much enjoyed. State Su- I
perintendent G. A. BOYD Of Burlington. I
State Superintendent Of the Home De /
rartment Mrs. w. NJ. Wright Of White I
River Junction and State Elementary Su- I
perintendeut Marion r. Stiokney Of Barre 1
were prominent on the program. Mrs. 4
p. G. Putnsm sang at the evening session. D
Mrs ". G. Clifford was chairman Of the
COMMITTEES on entertainment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
CONFERENCE FAILED.
Scott and 0bregon Unable to Reach An
Agreement.

III Paso, Texas. May l2.After almost
two weeks OF discussion the conferences
of Generals Hugh L. Scott, Frederick
Funston and General Alvaro Obregon,
| Mexican minister of war, OYER American
troop dispositions in Mexico came to an
end last night without an agreement.
The whole matter was referred back
to the American and de facto govern
ments to be settled through diplomatic
channels.
The end of the negotiations came aft
er two conferences had been held~yes-
terday. The first began at 10 o'clock in
the morning and lasted until p. M,
when a recess was taken until o'clock
to permit General Obregon to keep a
lunch engagement Sharp on the hour
the discussions were renewed. After two
hours and half, however, they were
brought to an end. General Oregon,
Mexican sub-secretary Of foreign affairs.
emerged from the private car occupied
by Generals Scott and Funston, walked
rapidly down the railroad yards, climbed
into his waiting automobile and drove
away.
General 0bregon was accompanied TO
his machine by General Funston. The
Mexican conferees manner was abrupt
and vexed, but General Funston smiled
cheerily as he babe him goodbye.
General Funston re-entered the car.
Then Col Robert r. Lee Michle, aide
to General Scott, came out and distrib |
uted copies of the following statement TO
the waiting newspaper men;
I'VE wish to announce that, after sew /
eral conferences, marked throughout |
with conspicuous courtesy and good will,
in which conferences mutual impressions |
were exchanged and information was
on the military situation on
the frontier, il was agreed upon by the
,onferees to suspend the conferences apd
report back to their governments in or
Ter that these may be able, through their
respective foreign departments, to con
,lude this matter; and that the ending
IF these conferences does not mean, in
my way, rupture of the good relations
# friendship between the conferees nor
between the respective governments.
(Signed
"A Obregon,
al l.. Scott,
Frederick Funston"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
NOT SATISFIED WITH AWARD.
Clara B. Lowe Took Her Case Into Su.
preme Court.

The May term Of supreme court will
probably be adjourned late this after
noon. the court having been in session for
two weeks, during which time about 20
cases have been argued. including six or
seven from Washington county. The
case taken up to-day was Clara n. Low.
vs.. Vermont Savings hank. general as
surnpsit This case started in the courts
nearly l3 years ago At the September
term Of county court the defendant psid
into court sl,756.5l and later deposited
sll3l2 more. The case was tired bv
iury and e verdict for plaintiff 81 81
s5s.5l was returned. the plaintiff to re-
cover the costs of the trial. The plain
tiff fled exceptions, having sued for a
larger amount.
Yesterday afternoon another Washing
ton county case was heard. - r. Bianrfi
Granite 90. ". Terre Haute Monumental
a.. In the lower court the defendant re-
oeived the verdict, the plaintiff sQPesling.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
AMERICAN FARMER SLAIN.
Mexican Assassins Near Mercedes, Texas,
Escaped.
"a. Obregon,
al. l.. Scott.
Frederick Funston"

Brownsville, Tex, May l2.-Curtis
Bayles, an American farmer, was shot
and killed late last night short dis
tance from his home near Mercedes, Tex,
by band of four or five Mexieans who
succeeded in escaping, presumably to the
Mexican side of the Rio Grande.
Whether the Mexicans came from the
south side of the river has not been de-
termined. Thirty United States csval-
rymen with a posse of citizens from
Mercedes started in pursuit, but late last
night had found no trace of the band.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
AUSTRIAN STEAMER
REPORTED SUNK
BY SUBMARINE E
The Overseas News Agency Says 1t Has
Heard the Story That an Enemy
Ship Did 1t Without
Warning
Warning.

Berlin, via wireless, May 1.-THE Aus
tro- Hungarian passenger steamer Dubro-
Wink has been torpedoed and sunk by
an enemy submarine in the Adriatic, says
the Overseas news agency. The steamer
was not armed and was torpedoed with
out warning, says the announcement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
BoY-ED HONoRED.
Former German Naval Attacks at Wash.
ington Decorated BY Kaiser.

London, May ia Central News dis
patch from Amsterdam says that Captain
Karl Boy Ed, formerly German naval at
tache at Washington, has been decorated
with the order of the Red Eagle, third
class, with swords, by the emperor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
Resisted Two German Eff
forts to Recapture Ground
on Dead Mans Hill
STRUGGLE TOOK PLACE
ON WESTERN SLOPE
Artillery Frustrated the At
tacks During the
Night

Paris, May 1.-Two attempts by the
Germans last night TO recapture posi-
tions on the western slope of Dead Mans
Hill, taken by the French on May 10,
were frustrated by French artillery hre.
The artillery is active about Avocourt
wood and the bombardment of the Doua-
mont-Vaux sections continues, according
to to-day's official statement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
KILLED BY AUTO
Miss Mary Lynch Was Walking ir ths
Highway

Springfield. Mass. May l2-As a rs-
suit of injuries which she received wirr
run over by a large touring car operated
bv Crosby Adams Of 81 Norih N4p
street this city. on the Boston fozd iu
Indian Orchard last night, Miss Mary
Lynch. aged 80. Of 2s2 Main street. la-
dian Orchard. died IN Ludlow hospital
Size was walking west in the read vita
Eaward Mcnamara af 3s6 Main strert.
Indian Orchard. when tas macainc he
thsm iron behind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
Germans Storm British Lines.

Berlin, via London, May l2-German
troops yesterday stormed several British
lines near Hulluch, says the official Ger
man army statement to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
MAY USE FORCE.
To Take Serbian Troops Across Greece
to Salonikd.

Berlin, via wireless, May l2.-The en-
tente powers have decided to resort to
force, if necessary, to transport the Ser
bian troops at Corfu across Greek ter
ritory to the Salonik front, the Overseas
News Agency says.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
WILL NOT ANSWER
But Germany Win Confer with Ambasss-
dor Gerard.

Copenhagen, via London. Nav l2-Ac-
cordinr 70 the Berlin Tsgehlatt. Germany
u-iH not send an answer to the last
American note buf the German govern
rnsnt ufn coufe with Gerard regarding
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12
FOREST FIRES
CLAIM LIVES
John Drew Is Believed to
Have Perished at Mid
dleton, N. H.
ANOTHER DEATH
AT NORTHFIELD, N. H.
Benjamin Pettingill Tripped
in Climbing Over a
Wire Fence

Middleton, N. H., May l2.--John Drew
volunteer fire fighter, is believed to
have lost his life in a forest fire which
burned 900 acres of woodland last night
Drew was last seen making his way
through the burning brush 10 telephone
for more help. Middleton Corners build.
ings were threatened for time.
Mortified, n. H., May l2--- Benjamin
Pettingill, well known resident cf
was burned to death yester-
day afternoon while fighting a forest fire
near the depot.
In climbing a barbed wire fence he
caught his foot and fell to the ground,
where the fire was raging. His clothing
ignited and before assistance reached
him he was suffocated and his body
burned to a crisp. DR.. I. H. Huckins of
Tilton and the selectmen were summoned,
the body remaining where it fell pending
their arrival.
Mr.. Pettingill was about 65 and was
formerly resident of Franklin for
many years. A son, Fred Pettingill, re-
sides in Franklin. His wife survives
The fire, supposed to have started from
sparks from a passing train, is esti-
mated to have spread over 500 acres OF
,erritory. 1t is not yet under control.
Help was summoned from Tilton and
Joncord. Much valuable timber, includ-
ng several lots owned by Leroy Aglincs
'f Canterbury, have been ruined
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-12

lOOntinued on third Page,l
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-06

4. ). Marshal a. u. Gray was shak.
ing hands with friends FRIDAY 1"-'~'-' e
--..-. -
Al Hudson's big trucks huve loaded
with the engine and hoist to be used
at the Long Hikes mine at Jarbidge.
Mrs. Oscar Jamison OF Charleston.
after q visit here, continued on TO FL.
ko.
J. II. Marshall has returned from q
business trip to Ogden. Mr.. Marshall
Is largely interested in the Lone Star
mine al JarbidEe, perhaps better
known as the Bourne property, He
reports much activity in the camp.
Gregory Schoen has disposed of his
stock ranch and cattle TO George f..
Mcknight. The property is located at
Charleston. so miles north Of Deeth.
Glenn 4. Gray was gruetIng ole
friends in town Wednesday and re.
ncwinR acquaintance with his wife and
little son, who have been visiting here
for two months past.
Viola Bleyins has gone 10 Goldfield
where she will reopen the Fail. term OF
school
Charles and stacy Durk. who have
been visiting their sister, Mrs. Wesley
Clark, returned Tuesday TO their home
at ogden .. ..
The Nevada land & livestock Com
pany II shipping about eleven cars OF
( beet this week to Western markets
. This company will have shipped, after
/ the last car Of lambs Is loaded, abou,
! $4,000 lambs, representing, approx
mately $4,000.
Mrs. l.. l.. firadley aud dauRhtur
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-06
Results yesterday

Bucking contest: Dave White. one
OF the kings OF his class, was first.
He raked his mounts from ears TO tail,
from start TO finish. NJ. Odgers. sec
ond-a very good man. indeed. They
rode for second place. Mullison was
thrown. Dobbins then rode with Cd.
gers, and the latter outclassed him.
rode off for first and second places
White won.
George MulliBon and Ben Dobbins
Both rode superbly. Many believed
that Dobbins was best, but great ma
iority endorsed the judges decision.
Al Biscaro. who has ridden splendid.
ly here in four Rodeos. was thrown.
for the first time, by Snake. His agili.
" saved him from injury.
Bob Beebe was thrown from High
tower and seriously injured. This was
deplorable and thrilling scene
Beebe's foot hung in the stirrup and
he was dragged by the wild and buck
Indian bucking contest-Frank Ali.
son was thrown By Tango. He was
nicely piled at the fourth jump. Les
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-06
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