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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
MUCH FESTIvITY
At the Banquet of Junior Branch of So
dality of Blessed Virgin.

On Wednesday evening the junior
branch of the Sodality of the Blessed
| Virgin of St. Monicas church held its
annual entertainment and supper in the
knights OF Columbus hall. The tables
were prettily decorated and the hall had
all the appearance Of much festivity.
Rev. FIR p. NJ McKenna was the guest
of honor and during the evening he spoke
words of encouragement and good cheer,
taking the occasion to congratulate the
juniors warmly for recent accessions to
their membership. Supper was served at
o'clock and was followed by most en-
ioyable program, which included the fol-
lowing numbers:
Piano solo, Miss Ruth yania; recita-
ton, "The Month of May Madeline
Gladding; vocal solo, 'In the Tree.Tops,"
Lillian Papin; Japanese song. Olive Can
ton, Dorothy Mcmahon, Loretta Papin,
and Loretta Hamel; recitation, Quo
vadis, RabonniY" (Whither Goest Thou,
Masterij, NJ. Lander; two-part song,
Stella Cook, Doris Marion, Margaret To-
masi, Lillian Papin, Dorothy Wiley, De-
lores Carroll, Mildred Lander, Katherine
Brown
kindness Rewarded was the title Of
refreshing little one-act drama in which
five OF the sodality children participated.
The cast was as follows: Madame Ber-
ton" poor widow, Dorothy Brown;
Julia" and Ernestine," her daughters,
Katherine Hamel and Doris Burke; the
Countess of Ranzof," Katherine Brown;
a maid of the countess, Beatrice Papin.
A tableau followed in which THE Star
Spangled Banner was sung.
Great praise is due the following ladies
of the parish, who helped to make the
event memorable one for the junior So
dslists: Mrs. F. Burke, Mrs. P. Brown,
Mrs. A. H. Burke, Miss A. Tyndall Miss
F. Holland, Miss G. Brady, Miss F. Brady,
Miss n. Ssdlier, .,iiss NJ. McKenna, Mrs. |
j. Mcmahon and Mrs. Mcdonald.
A vote of thanks is extended the |
Knights of Columbus, who kindly gave
the use of the hall for the occasion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING
Robert D. Davies Rutland Barber, Was
Dead When Deed Was Discovered.

Rutland, May l7.-Robert ID. Davies
who for IL years had been barber in
this city, committed suicide at his room
in the ST. James hotel here yesterday
by shooting himself in the head He was
found by chambermaid after he died.
Davies is survived by his wife and two
children. from whom he had lived apart
for some time. He was 40 years old.
The man recently figured as respondent
in an illegal liquor selling case and it Is
said that the probability of a big fine by
the government because he had paid no
federal excise tax was the reason for his
act. He belonged to the Masons, Odd
Fellows. Foresters and Woodmen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
ALL UP FOR PARADE.
Final Preparations Nearly Completed for
Barre's Big Rally.

For the next few days the most popu.
lar slogan in Barre is going to be "All
up for the big parade and fagraising
Saturday afternoon" Committees in
charge of various phases of the Wake
Up America" demonstration, which is
to be held under the auspices of the Ital.
ian American citizens of the city, are
working daily ON the program, and civic
organizations, frsternsl orders and num-
erous societies are practicing prepared
ness by getting ready for what will un-
doubtedly be the longest parade in the
history of Barre. The parade will form
in Currier park at | O'Clock, and after
covering a route to be designated by the
committee, it will bring up at the cor
ner of Central and North Main streets,
where the flag is TO be raised.
The speakers, Gov Graham. Col.
Reeves and Atty. t. r. Serre of New
York. will occupy a balcony near the
scene of the fagraising. After the exer-
eises, the Italian A. c. and Goddard SEM
mary will stage flag raising of their
pwn at the Berlin street grounds, where
a baseball game for the benefit of the
Red Cross is TO be played.
Musicians of Barre and Montpelier,
who may lead the parade, are asked to
call at the Italian Pleasure club in the
Seampini building this evening at $3.50
o'clock. Band music viii be one of the
big outstanding features of the parade
and every effort is being made 10 enlist
musicians from a wide area. The city
council meets tomorrow evening TO COM
plete plans for its part in the program
and a number of subcommittee are
10 meet frequently before Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
SEVERAL ENTRIES MADE
By Judge Wilson in Washington County
Court.

Judge Stanley c. Wilson in county
court this forenoon ordered entries made
in the following cases:
Haglin-Stah company ys. Montpelier
& Welis River railroad, Judgment on YER
dict, exceptions by the defendant; Mar
celino del Campo vs. Manuel Erbosco ct
al. Judgment on verdict, full certificate
granted. exceptions by defendant; Jo-
seph Perkins vs. g. R and Harry Bianehi,
motion 20 set aside verdict oyerruled. ex-
ceptions by defendant, judgment on ver-
diet, exceptions by the defendant; Gun
ningham v. Cunningham, petition for
divorce dismissed
The chancerv case of Elroy r. Tseayitt.
administrator. ". Walter r. Wells et ux.
foreclosure. was entered to-day with the
country clerk. J. w. Carver appears for
the orator and J. W. Gordon for the de-
fe0dz1tS-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
N0EL--BARCLAY.
Barre Girl the Bride of Claremont, N. H.
Man.

The marriage of Miss Margaret Caro-.
| line Barclay, daughter of Mrs. Mary Bar.
clay, and Friedrich j.. Noel of Claremont
N. H., took place at the home of the
brides mother, 81 Park street, last even
| ing at s o'clock. Only the immedia tie
family members witnessed the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. J. w. Bar
nett, pastor of the Congregational church,
Miss Grace d. Barclay, sister OF the
bride. and Nelson Lemay of Littleton,
n. H., an intimate friend of the groom,
We're the attendants The bride wore a
travelling suit OF blue, with a hat to
match. She carried bouquet of lilies of
the valley. Her bridesmaid wore a white
suit and carried sweet peas. The double
ring service was used.
Later in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Noel
left on wedding journey preparatory 10
their departure around June for San
tiago, Chill, South America, where the
groom has accepted post in the South
American service of the Sullivan Maehin-
cry Co.
The bride is very well known in Barre,
having attended the city schools and
later graduated from the Waltham,
Mass, training school for nurses After
ward she pursued post graduate course
in the Cory Hill hospital, Brookline,
Mass. More recently she was engaged as
the first medical inspector in the public
schools OF Barre. Mr.. Noel is an alum
nus of Spaulding high school and Nor
wich university. After leaving the mill
tary college he served for five years in
the Philippines as member of the
mounted constabulary. A year ago he
became connected with the Sullivan Ma
chinery Co. Mr.. and Mrs. Noel received
useful wedding gifts.
Among those who came from dis
tance to attend the ceremony were Mrs.
George H. Gilman, sister of the bride,
and her daughter, Virginia, of Claremont,
n IT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
MORE WARSHIPS
ARE ON THE WAY
The U. S. Navy Department
Adds That Men Are Prop
erly Equipped
COMPLETE OUTFITS
FOR COLD WEATHER
First Contingent Went So
Promptly They Could
Not Be Prepared

Washington, D. c., May ia report
from Queenstown that the sailors of the
American destroyer notilla which has
arrived in the war zone were not supplied
with warm enough clothing for the cold
latitude was explained to-day by the
fact that the dcstroyers sailed from
American ports before supplies could be
put on board. Complete outfits of heavy
woolen and rubber clothing are now on
the way to the men
The crews of every destroyer which
has left subsequently have been com
pletely outftted To the women OF the
United States is due the credit for this
measure of protection. Under the di-
rection OF the Navy league, thousands of
American women have been knitting
woolen garments and special fund has
been raised to buy fubber coats and felt
boots. American warships never before
have been called upon for service in
such cold climates and, therefore, the
regulation clothing outfit was not suita-
BILE for North sea service against subma-
rines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
John and James B. Tassie of Barre File
Petition.

Rutland, May IA petition in bank.
ruptcy was filed in the Office of United
States court yesterday afternoon by
John Tassie and James B. Tassie as in
diyiduals and as a partnership. doing
business under the firm name of Tassie
Bros, of Barre. The brothers conducted
a meat and grocery establishment. The
case has been referred to William n.
Theriault, referee.
The partnership has debts of s3,72092
in unsecured claims and one claim of
$500, which is secured by mortgage.
The unsecured claims are held mostly by
wholesale concerns in this and other
states for goods delivered to the bank
rupt concern.
Neither of the brothers has any liza
bilities listed in his individual petition.
John f. Tassie has assets of $500, all
claimed exempt, and James B. Tassie has
assets of $3.50, all of which is claimed ex-
empt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
MAY INCREASE INCOME TAX.
Vigorous Movement Has Been Started in
the House.

Washington. May IA vigorous
movement to increase the proposed in
come ur-taxes Of the revenue bill an
other 25 per cent on all amounts above
$4,000 started in the House yesterday
under the leadership of Representative
LenroOt, Republican, of Wisconsin, and
Representative Sherley. Democrat, Of
Kentucky.
Over the determined opposition Of
Democratic Leader Kitchin and Repre-
sentative FOrdRey Of Michigan and Hill
Of Connecticut, Republicans. the insur-
gents succeeded in obtaining in the com
mittee of the whole their proposed in
crease from to 10 per cent on incomes
between $4,000 and S60.Oa0 and to-day
they will resume their fight determined
TO elevate every division, until incomes
above $4,000 would pay almost 60 per
cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
SINCE MAY 4
American Warships Have Been 0perat-
ing in British Waters.

Washington, ID. C., May l7.-Formal
announcement that American destroy.
ers manned by picked crews have car
red the flag into the war zones of Eu-
rope and are operating against German
submarines with British and French war
vessels was made last night by Secretary
Daniels after the news had come from
London. The number and names of
the vessels were not disclosed 1t was
made clear, however, that the fighting
power of the nation was to be exertcd TO
its utmost to stamp out the U-boat men,
ace.
The secretary's naval vessels have been
operating with the allied naval forces
in European waters since May g. A
number of destroyers sailed from Ameri-
can ports in the latter part of April
and all arrived at their destination
without accident or delay of any kind.
They were ready for operations when
they arrived and went into service i'm
mcdiately.
The United States vessels are under
command Of Rear-Admirsl Sims. who
went to England and France and France
several weeks ago TO arrange for active
cooperation between inc naval IOrces
Of the United States and those Of the
other nations at war with Germany.
Plans formulated after reports from
Rear Admiral Sims. made as a result
Of his conferences with the British and
French sdmirslties, are now being effect
iated.
'It has been the purpose of the Unit
ed States navy TO give the largest meas
IRE of assistance TO the other countries
at war with Germany that il consistent
with the fall and complete protection
OF our own coasts and territorial wat
ers.
The navy department has received
no reports that engagements have oe-
CURED between the United States YES
sells now in European waters and the
vessels Of the enemy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
SIX SOCIALISTS
ENTER CABINET
Russia's Crisis May Be Now
Considered as Set
tied
GOVERNMENT POLICY
HAS BEEN APPROVED
Petrograd Despatch Gives
Encouragement to the
Allies

Petrogrsd, via London, May 1.-THE
cabinet crisis may be considered settled.
The declaration of the governments poll
icy has been accepted by representatives
of the council OF workinen's and soldiers
delegates with merely alterations, and
will be signed by both parties without
delay. 1t has been decided to take into
the cabinet five representatives of differ
ent Socialist groups, which, with A. f.
kerensky, who assumes the war port
folio, will make total of six of these
groups sharing in the government.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
WELL KNOWN ORANGE RESIDENT
Forrest Cutler Died Last Night at Age
of 43.

Forrest Cutler of Orange died last
night at Q o'clock at the City hospital,
where he had been since Monday for
treatment. Mr.. Cutler had been sick
since last October with a kidney trouble,
and for several weeks past had been fail
ing. He was AZ years of age last Janu-
ary and most of his life was spent in
Orange, where he engaged in farming.
He is survived by his wife and two
sons, Albert and Theron Cutler. both of
Orange; a sister, Mrs. Wallace Bolles Of
Plainfield, and brother, Ernest Cutler
of Orange.
There will be a prayer service at the
house Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
followed by the funeral at the Congre-
gational church at Orange Center. Rev.
james Ramage viii offeiate. lnterment
viii be in the Orange cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
TWO SMALLPOX CASES
ARE QUARANTINED
IN NORTHFIELD
Mrs. George DeGeorge, Resident of
That Village, and Mrs. Nellie B.
Spaulding of Roxbury, the Latter
of Whom Caught Disease on
Train and Gave 1t to Sister.

Northfeld, May 1.-Two cases of
smallpox are quarantined at the house
of George DeGeorge on Main street, the
patients being Mrs. DcGeorge and her
sister, Mrs. Nellie b. Spaulding Of Rox-
bury, who came here for visit to her
sister pending divorce trial in Wash
ington county court in which she was
the defendant. Mrs. DeGeorge contract
ed the disease from her sister, and the
latter became infected by riding on the
train from Roxbury TO Northfeld which
carried Mrs. Gertrude Hine, the woman
who was detained at Essex Junction and
is now in quarantine in that village. The
date of that trip was April IL, and Mrs.
Spaulding came down with the disease on
April 26, just IA days after riding on the
train. Other cases have broken out in
other parts of the state because of in
fection taken from Mrs. Hine, who was
on her way from Springfield, Mass, to
Belvidere and who had we'll developed
case.
1t is thought probable that persons in
both Roxbury ard Mortified were ex
posed to the disease from the Spaulding
although 1t is said that Mrs.
Spauldng did not 90 about much in
Northfeld, visiting, however, the office of
her attorney, w. G. White, and few
other places.
Mrs. DeGeorge was taken sick Sunday
night, and DR.. w. b. Mayo was called on
Monday night. The house on Main street
S now under quarantine, the restraint
llso covering another family living in a
in the same building. As yet
10 public places have been closed in this
yillsge. Mrs. DeGeorge is said not to be
'ery i'll. Her sister, Mrs. Spaulding, is
,etting over the disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
ASKS REDMoND's VIEWS.
After Explaining Government Attitude
on Home Rule Question.

London, May 1.-THE British prime
minister yesterday sent a letter to John
Redmond, leader of the Irish Nationalist
party, outlining the governments pro-
lect for the settlement of the home rule
question. He asked Mr.. Redmond TO
state his views on the governments
suggestions in order that the government
may be able to consider the matter be-
fore Monday.
As soon as the premier's proposals
were available, the Irish unionists met
to discuss the document. The National
lists held a meeting this morning for the
same purpose.
The government, the letter set forth,
has been desirous of effecting an imme-
date settlement which will concede the
largest possible measure Of home rule
that can be secured by agreement at this
moment, with prejudice to the under
taking by Parliament of further and
final settlement of the most disputed
questions after the war. The govern
Inent's proposals provide for the intro
duction of bill for the immediate ap-
plication of the home rule act to re;
land, but excluding the six counties of
northeast Ulster, such exclusion to be
subject to reconsideration by Parlia-
ment at the end of five years; council
OF Ireland, to be composed of two dele
cations, representing the excluded area
as well as the new Irish Parliament;
of the bill after its sec
ond reading by a special conference un-
der the Craftsmanship of someone COM
general confidence.
As an alternative, it is suggested by
the premier that convention of Irish
men of all parties be assembled for the
purpose of arranging a scheme of Irish
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
ADOPTED BY HOUSE.
Conference Report on War Army Bill
Did Not Bring Out Record Vote.

Washington, May 1.-THE conference
report on the war army bill was adopt
ed by the House without a record vote
late yesterday, after Representative
Dent had announced that the Senate
conferees had agreed to the House pro-
vision increasing the pay of enlisted
men. Final action must be taken by
the Senate.
The section regarding pay as agreed to
by the eonferees provides that all Off
GERS and enlisted men of the forces to
be raised by conscription shall have the
same pay, allowance and pensions as
the regular army, and makes these in
creases in the pay of enlisted regulars:
Those receiving SIS TO S2l per month, an
increase of SIS per month; those reeeiv-
ing s24 an increase of Sl2; those re-
ceiving $50, $50 or $40, an increase Of
IS; and those receiving SAG or more, an
increase of SO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

Private Justin Barber Of the Hesdquar-
ters company. stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen, is confined at his home here by
illness
LLOYD Parker, who has been visiting
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parker.
left Yesterday for Windsor. where he j.
employed. Mr.. Parker will go TO Fitch
burg. Mass. next week.
John Griffin Of North Main street re-
ceived a telegram yesterday advising him
OF the death in Almonte, Ont. Of Mrs.
George Norm Earlier in the week Mrs.
T. J. Denning Of Park street, Mrs Thom-
a. Griffin and Francis Griffin were sum-
moned to Almonte BY Mrs. Morin's ill.,
ness. but they were unable to reach their
destination before she died. Funeral
services were held yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
26 SHIPS SUNK.
British Loss Shows a Considerable De-
crease

London, May l7.-Eighteen British
merchant vessels OF more than 900 tons
were sunk during the past week, says
the official summary of shipping losses
issued yesterday. Five merchant ships of
less than 600 tons were sunk, together
with three fishing vessels.
The summary;
All nationalities, arrivals, 2,56S; sail
ings, 2,552.
British vessels, mined submarined and
sunk, over 1000 tons, including one pre-
viously, ls; under 800 tons, five.
British merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked, including five previously, 10.
British fishing vessels sunk, three.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
Nn,ine 70 Rand Musicians

Al musicians Of Barre and Montpelier
including members OF the old Citizens
band and the military band who viii
consent to play in the parade Saturday
are asked to meet in the rooms Of the
Italian Pleasure cluh. Scampiui block,
this lThursdsyi evening at ESQ o'clock.
TIE meeting j. called 10 organize for the
purpose Of leading the parade.
Italian Parade Committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
FOUR OF CREW LOST
FROM AMERICAN SHIP
The Hilonian Was Torpedoed and Sunk
Off Genoa, Italy, According to
Cablegram to Her Owners
in New York.

New York, May 1.-THE American
steamship Hilonian has been torpedoed
and sunk off Genoa, Italy, with loss of
four of the crew, according to a cable
gram to the owners, the Universal Trans
portation company.
The Hilonian was not armed. She
left here April p for Genoa, commanded
by Capt. H. Fl. Williams and carrying a
crew of 80, of whom is were American
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

Fred Gauthier Of Plainfeld was in the
city yesterday TO attend the reunion Of
Spanish-American war veterans al Dr.
Joe w. Jackson's camp in upper Granite
Vile
Nelson Lemay, Who was in the city
lsst evering 10 act as groomsman at the
Noel Barclay Eupsisls, returned this
morning to bis home IN Littleton, y. II.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
Notice 70 Granite Manufaeturers.

All members Of the Granite Manufac-
turers' association are requested to as
semble at the association rooms on sat-
urdsy afternoon, Nav 10. az 1890 o'clock
for the purpose Of participating in the
Italian fag-raising parade.
The Msrshfield Military band viii bad
the manufacturers division in the "a
rade.
II. r. Hinman. Secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

Joseph Bennett, a River street man. is
at the City hospital receiving treatment
for an injury to q leg. II is reported
that the patient sustained his injury in
falling through a trestle. but the details
Of the accident are lacking. He was re-
moved 20 the hospital Tuesday night
and physicians who are attending him
say that q day or two may elapse before
hey can determipe whether any bones
are fractured
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

The Germans have piled high their
dead before the British lines, but have
failed to stop the British advance. Most
furious and sustained counter attacks
have withered before the blast of British
artillery and the sapping of the Hinden-
burg lines goes on slowly and without
halt.
Possibly more ominous for Berlin, in
view of the uncertain conditions of her
Austrian ally, however, is the news of a
great blow struck by Italy in the direc-
tion of Triest. The Italians have opened
their spring offensive in a brilliant fash
ion The allied offensive in Macedonia
also continues with considerable success
for the British forces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

a list 81 recruits who have Joined the
marine corps in Boston during The past
few days contains the names 81 Roscce
johnson Of Barre and Ward Joslya Of
Waitsfeld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

Paris, May l7.--Six assaults by Ger
mans on the French lines have been re-
pulsed with heavy losses, according to an
official statement to-day Three at
taeks were made north of Moulin de
Laffaux and three northeast of Dray en-
Laonnsis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

London, May l7.--The British have
made further progress in the village of
BulIecourt and have reached the eastern
edge of the hamlet, according to an
official statement from the British war
office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17

London, May H.-An official state
ment issued by the Austrian war office
Wednesday admits gains for the Italians
in the fighting on the Isonzo front, but
claims the repulse of majority of the
attacks and the capture of 1000 prison
ers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
FATALLY SHOT MOTHER
AND KILLED HIMSELF
IN MONTPELIER HOME

Angelo Bianchi, Aged 8, Had Brooded
Over I'll Health Ans 1t Is Possible
That He Was Te5 porarily Unbal-
anced When He ?, petrated the Dou-
BILE Tragedy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
MRS. CLEMENTINA BIANCHI
LINGERED THREE HOURS

Bullet Went Through Her Right Lung
And She Did Not Regain Conscious
ness After Rushing Out on the Piazza
No One Saw the Tragedy And the
Cause Is Uncertain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-17
whitening Fire Poured Out
by British Guns Melts
Away the Great Masses of
Men Hurled in by the Kali
ser to Stop the Steady
Progress Near Bullecourt
SAPPING OF HIS LINE
GOES STEADILY ON

Austria Is Menaced by Big
Italian Offensive and Vi
emma Admits Losses, Al
though Claiming That at
Most Points Attack Failed
French Repulse Six At
tacks on the Aisne