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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
sroo,ooo GIFT TO MIDDLEBURY
On Condition That 100000 More Be
Raised.

Middlebury, June l9.--An anonymous
gift OF 100000 to Middlebury college
on condition that 100000 additional be
raised prior to June |, 1918, was an
nounced by President John NJ Thomas
at the commencement luncheon yester-
day. The gift is the largest in the his
tory of the institution.
The ll7th commencement exercises of
the college were held yesterday in the
Congregational church in the presence of
a large gathering. There were 66 grad
yates, six of whom were unable to be
present because of military duty, two of
them being already on duty in British
waters.
The exercises began at s:45 o'clock
with chapel service in the Mead Memo
rial chapel At 8 o'clock the annual
meeting of the Associated alumni was
held in the old chapel. The procession
formed on the college campus at 10
o'clock, and the exercises in the church
began at l0;30, President John NJ Thorn
as presiding.
The following were the speakers: Salu-
tatory, Madeline Katie Fisher of Wal
pole, N H.; Grafton, Charles Ridgeley
Lee of East Orange, n. j.; essay Mar
guerite Elizabeth Heaphy of Lee, Mass.
oration, Harold M. Davis of Malone,
N. Y; essay, Hilda May Thomas of Mid
dlebury; grafton, Dan Owen Mason of
essay, Marie Louise Cham
pagne of Fitchburg, Mass; Grafton and
Webster Evans Miller.
-Four honorary degrees were conferred.
The degree of doctor of laws was con-
ferred upon Frederick D. Jennings of
New York, President Ira l.. Reeves of
Norwich university, and Eleazer J.. Wa
terman, superior judge of Vermont. The
degree of master of science was con-
ferred upon William C. Langston of Fur
man university, South Carolina.
At the commencement dinner held at
| o'clock in the Mccullough gymnasium,
DR.. Milo B. Hillegas, state commissioner
Of education, delivered an address, TAX
ing the place of President Reeves, who
IS in Washington. One hundred and fifty
were present.
In the evening the senior ball was held
n the gymnasium, rs couples attending. |
Music was by Calhoun's orchestra.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
E. r. DAVIS NAMED
STATES ATTORNEY
BY GOV. GRAHAM
Appointment of Barre Man to Succeed
Fred E. Gleason of Montpelier
Was Announced To-day.

| Gov. Graham announced to-day the ap-
pointment of Attorney Earl r. Davis of
Barre to be states attorney for Wash
ington county, to succeed Fred E. Glea-
son of Montpelier. who resigned several
weeks ago, the resignation to take eff
feet June |, or as near thereafter as
possible Mr.. Davis viii accept and viii
begin his official duties at once.
Mr. Davis is a graduate of Montpelier
seminary and the University of Yer
mont, taking a degree from the latter in
stitution in 1895. He taught four years
in the high school at Island Pond, mean
while studying law. He was admitted
to the Vermont bar in October, 1898, but
finished out the school year. In 1899 he
began the practice of law in East Barre,
remaining there for two years and then
transferring his office to Barre. He has
been resident of Barre for l6 years,
during all of which time he has been a
practieing attorney, besides holding the
Office of grand juror. His Office at pres
ent is in the Gordon block.
Gov. Graham also named commits
sion TO consider the matter of a public
barge terminal at the port of Burling-
ton, as follows: Gardner Brewer of Bur-
lington, Harvey w Narnum of jefferson
ville H. j. NJ. Jones of Montpelier, f. H.
Brooks of st. Johnsbury, and II. c.
Comings of Richford. This commission
is to report to the governor in Decem-
Der, 1918, and at such other times as the
governor may direct; also to report to
the legislature next eonvening on the
proposed terminal. They are to serve
without pay, but with their expenses
paid by the state.
Gov. Graham has named John D. Can
don of Pittsford as a member OF the
state fair commission from Rutland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
GRANGE BUYS U. S. BONDS.
Executive Committee of Vermont Organ
ization Authorizes Purchase.

Bellows Falls, June l9.-At a meeting
of the executive committee of the Yer
mont state grange, held at Hotel Wind
ham, consisting of W. n. Csdy of Mid
dlebury, Heman Stannsrd of West Ha-
ven, H. NJ Farnham Of Montpelier, H. W.
Sargent of Brattleboro. and A. A. Priest
of Randolph. it was voted TO invest SIO.-
600 of the permanent fund in Liberty
loan bonds. It was also voted to hold
the next annual meeting at Burlington,
if satisfactory hall and hotel sccommo-
dations can be made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
BURIAL AT WILSON CEMETERY.
George McKenzie's Funeral Was Held
This Afternoon.

The funeral of George Mckenzie, for
merly well known resident of Barre
and Graniteville. whose untimely death
occurred in Springfield. Mass, Sunday
morning, was held in the mortuary chap
ell Of A. w. Badger & Co. this afternoon
at o'clock Rev. Edgar Grassland, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church.
was the officiating clergyman, and the
bearers were chosen from the member
ship of Granite lodge, F. & A. NJ. with
which the deceased was affiliated. They
were: John c. Wyllie, William Emslie,
George Lawson. James lawson. Thomas
Marr and Robert Arthur. lnterment
was made in the Wilson cemetery at
South Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
NEW ENGLAND'S TOTAL
Will Be at Least $4,000, 900, Is Latest
Estimate.

Boston, June l9.-New England's con-
tribution to the Liberty loan, estimated
shortly after the close of subscriptions
Friday at s270,000, 900, will amount to
between $3l0, 900. 900 and s3l5,000,O00, it
was estimated last night by officials of
the Federal Reserve bank.
Tabulation is still far from complete,
the mass of subscriptions in the closing
hours making the task of compilation a
long one. Individual subscriptions, it
was said, will be nearer $4,000 than
700,000 the early estimate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
GERMANY'S CROPS
ARE WITHERING
In RECORD HEAT
Prolonged Drouth Has Not Been Broken
Since Early May-Prospects of
Relief Are Held to Be Slight.

Copenhagen, via London, June TO-
Throughout Germany, according to re-
ports here, all valuable grain crops are
burning up in an unprecedented heat
wave. The prolonged drought has not
been broken since early May. Berlin
on Sunday experienced the hottest June
IL in the 20 years experience of the
weather bureau. Prospects for rain or
lower temperature are slight, the bu-
reau says.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
MANY SHOTS FIRED.
After Chase for Alleged smugsler of Chi
nese Into United States.

Plsttsburg, y. Y. June la.-After a
chase in which many shots were fired by
immigration officials TO hold his auto.
mobile, travelling at more than so miles
an hour. Joseph Nigeant Of Montreal
was captured and put in jail last night.
charged with smuggling Chinese into the
United States from Canada. One China
man, found in the car. Is in custody.
The owner Of the automobile, who had
been under observation by the suthori-
tics. lesPed from the machine and es-
caped
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
FELL WITH LIGHTED LAMP.
Mrs. Hobart Richards Of Milton Boro
Badly Burned.

Milton Boro. June l9.-Mrs. Hobart
Richards was badly burned yesterday
morning. when she tainted while carrying
lighted lamp. In fainting she fell to
the floor on the lamp and her clothing
was burned from her body. Her con-
dition Is serious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
WELCOMED TO VERMONT.
National Association of Supervisors Of
State Banks.

Burlington. June l9.-State Bank
Commissioner r. C. Williams OF New
port last night welcomed to Burlington
the 10th annual convention Of the Ma
tionsl Association Of Supervisors Of
State Banks. The delegates represent -
states. President W. r Williams. su-
periutendent OF banks Of California.
Bank Commissioner J. ID. Lankford of
Oklahoma. and Commissioner Of Barking
+. ". Herriek OF Michigan, spoke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
BRITISH TRANSPORT LOST.
1t Is Supposed That 6s Persons wer,
Drowned.

London, June l9.-The British trans
port Csmeronian, with a small number
Of troops on board. was torpedoed and
sunk by an enemy submarine in the
eastern Mediterranean on June ., il was
officially announced last night. Sixty
three persons, including the captain Of
the transport, are presumed TO have been
drowned.
The Csmeronisn, which is on record
ss belonging TO F. Leyland & Co. Of Liv-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19

erpool, was a vessel of 1851 tons, built
in 1918 at Einswarden. She was orig
inally the Kamerun, Hamburg Amer
lean liner, and was one of the interned
German steamers taken over by the Brit
ish and renamed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
SOREL, CANADA,
HIT BY BIG FIRE
Loss of s2so,ooo Sustained When Flames
Swept Water Front on st.
Lawrence River.

Montreal, June l9.--Fire to-day caused
the loss of s250,000 at Sorel, town on
the st. Lawrence river. Virtually the
entire water front was destroyed, but
no lives were lost.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
Considerable Crop Damage
and Some Property
Loss Sustained
$4,000 CORDS PULP
WOOD SWEPT AWAY
Connecticut River Valley
Also Swept by a Great
Rush Of Water

due to the excessive rainfall which in
some districts caused the most serious
food conditions known in years, was
reported here to-day. The Androscoggin
river overfowed its banks and $4,000
cords of pulp wood were swept away
when booms broke at Berlin and Beecher
Falls, Vt. High waters covered wide
area, especially in the Connecticut river
valley.
Colebrook, N, H., June l9.--The north
ern part of the state is still in the
throes of the biggest flood that has
swept the region within generation,
as result of the abnormal heavy rain
of Sunday.
Tho Connecticut river is swelling hour
ly with the advance of a flood released
when the gates at Connecticut lake
were opened Sunday to relieve pressure
on the dam, caused by the rapidly rising
water, and which was so great that the
bursting of the dam seemed imminent.
The country north of this town, as
a result of the opening of these gates,
is almost all under water. Roads are
impossible, bridges have been carried
away, crops are under water and rail
road traffic almost at standstill.
The damage is immense, the crop losses
probably being greatest. As yet it has
not been possible to estimate the total
amount OF the damage inflicted, for the
full force of the Connecticut flood had
not spent itself.
The Androseoggin river at Berlin over
flowed its banks and last night the
many places was five feet under water.
One farmer estimates his crops loss at
$500 and Others speak in similar terms.
The boom at Beecher Falls, Vt, broke
and released 10000 cords of pulp wood
while the boom broke al Berlin and let
loose 5000 cords.
No trains reached Colebrook during
the afternoon yesterday as the result
Of washout below Woodsville. The
Grand Trunk tracks in the vicinity OF
Berlin in many places are several feet
under water and traffic on that line is
practically at standstill
Lancaster was presented with prob
em similar to that offered at Connecti-
mt lake. The dam that held the lake
If the Jones Electric company was on
The verge OF bursting Bags of sand
md load after load of coal ashes were
Jumped into the water to strengthen
he dams resistance without any appre-
liable aid and at last the gates were
,penei and the water allowed to rush
nto the canals.
Almost Immediately these overhowed
md at 5:I5 yesterday the fire alarm
vas sounded, calling out the citizens to
lelp in staying the rush OF the waters. |
bags of sand were heaped along the sides
# the canals and the water was kept |
rom flooding tho streets to any damag
ng extent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
FRENCH HOLD
NEW ADVANCE
Germans Unable to Retake
Positions In Cham
pagne
COUNTER-ATTACK
MADE LAST NIGHT
Paris Reports that Effort
Failed With Heavy
Losses

There has been letup in the severit.
OF the fighting on the British front il
France and Belgium. Along the lines oc
cupied by the French, however, a renewa
OF activities on more intensive char
acter is noted General Petain strucl
The German lines in Champagne yester
day blow which netted the French. /
trench system nearly a third of a mill
in length in an important sector. Ger
man attempts to retain the positions last
night failed.
General Haig reports only raids, ir
which his troops successfully felt out
the enemy lines towards the southern
end of the British front.
Paris, June l9.--The Germans made
an attack, last night on the positions in
Champagne. between Mont Blond and
Mont Carnillet, which were taken by the
French yesterday. To-day's official state.
ment says the Germans were repulsed
with heavy losses. Violent artillery
fighting occurred in Champagne.
The story of the capture of the posi-
tions by the French is related in the Off
cial statement issued last night, as fol-
lows:
Marked artillery activity was dis
played in the region of Laffaux, Panthe-
on and the sector of Craonne -Chevreux.
"In Champagne we carried out this
morning a local operation which rendered
us masters of system of German
trenches which formed a salient in our
lines on a front of about 500 metres be-
tween Mont Carnillet and Mont Blond.
In the course of this action we took 40
prisoners, one of them an officer.
"The Germans without reason contin-
ued to lombard the town of Rheims, on
which 1000 shells were fired yesterday.
One civilian was killed and three were
wounded.
Belgian communication: During the
course of the night there was great artil-
lery activity in the region of Lizerne
and Bonsinghe during the day the can
nonading was light along the whole
'front.'
Eastern theatre: British aviators
bombarded the Tumba railway station,
II kilometres from Seres, and several
enemy munitions depots. There was re-
stricted artillery activity along the
whole front.
"Thessaly: The movements of our
troops continue to be carried out with
out difficulty. All the communes in the
region of Larissa and Volo have adhered
spontaneously to the Venizelos govern
ment and have installed new civil au-
thorities.' d.
London, June l9.-The British official
statement last night was as follows:
1--WE captured q prisoners this morn
ing in the course of the enemy's success
full attempt to regain his lost positions
on Infantry hill Our troops gained
ground slightly last night on the Mes
sines battle front in the direction of
Warneton.
Artillery activity continued to-day on
both sides in the neighborhood of Lens
and north of Armentieres.
Yesterday the air fighting went in our
favor. Ten German machines were
brought down by our airplanes and five
Others were driven down out of control.
T,.tr -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-19
TEAM DRIVER WON.

sued Autolst TOT Uamagts RECEIVED N
Collision.
Manchester, June ia jury verdict
Of S437 was rendered in county court
late yesterday in favor OF Daniel Provsn
Of Manchester against Ira A. Glover OF
Dorset. The case resulted from a col
lision between Mr.. Glover's automobile
and Mr.. Proysn's team last March.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
Prescott Ice
r Milling CO.
Get it at Guthrie's.


Mrs. Lynn Harrell and little son,
Jack, left yesterday for Memphis to
be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.
Marsh.
Visit the Red Cross booth at the
court house during court week, and
pay your July subscription, which will
save them the trouble and expense of
calling on writing you.
John White has sold his cafe to
Avery Brothers, who have already
taken charge. Mr.. White has ac-
cepted government position at Ig-
nacio, Col. Mrs. White will remain
for few days in Prescott before
joining her husband. We regret very
much losing these splendid people, but
we understand the move was consid-
cred wise on account of Mr.. Whites
health.
Among the prominent visitors herr
yesterday was Attorney j. d. Mont
gomery from Hope. 1t is stated that
at the right time he will announce for
State Senator from Hampstead and
Nevada counties, and we believe that
he would make the people good re-
preventative. Mr.. Montgomery is at
home among friends in Prescott and
number of years ago resided here.
He is brother of Lee Montgomery
of this place.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
CANNOT EXCEED APPRO-
PRIATION FOR AUTOMOBILE

Little Rock, July 1O-The next
time county Judge in Arkansas
wants an automobile, he will have the
quorum court appropriated the amount
necessary. There is one who now has
an appropriation of $500 for the pur-
pose of buying an automobile with
which to inspect the county roads. He
claims the county had its eyes set for
a $500 machine, and has written At
torney General Arbuckle to see if he
cannot spend that amount and let the
next quorum court make the addi-
tional appropriation. The attorney
general has conveyed the sad news to
him that he cannot spend cent above
his specific appropriation.
1t has been the custom before the
session of the 1917 legislature to
make small appropriation for
bridge, road machinery or court
house and then spend any sum desir-
ed. This system stood the test of the
courts, but the last legislature so
amended the law that the appropria-
ton could not be exceeded. Hence
the inability of the county Judge to
ride in real automobile.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
ASSESS YOUR POLL TAX
(This for women.)


Mrs. John M. Pittman, chairman of
the Equal Suffrage county central
committee, issues the following i'm
portant statement:
Every woman in Nevada county
must assess her poll tax before the
sun goes down July 18th, when the
assessors books are closed. This gives
until Thursday night of this week.
The women now hold poll tax for
1916 with which they may vote in
1917, but they cannot vote in 1918
unless they assess their poll tax on or
before July 18th, 1917.
Many women have paid their poll
tax for 1916 but only few have as
sessed their poll tax for 1918.
am advised by the assessor that
the time for assessing this poll tax
will be on the above date. Do not
fail to assess your poll tax, before
that date.
You assess now, and pay next year.
Don't fail to do this. You may not
realize the Importance of this now,
but you will if you study the question.
MRS. JOE R. HAMILTON,
Secretary Equal Suffrage Co. Central
Committee.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
THEN AND NOW

Eustace Percy told at a reception
in Washington story about Devon
port, the British food controller.
Davenport" he said, runs the
largest chain Of groceries in England
When he was poor man, running
only one provincial grocery, he hated
ostentation and display.
"a travelling salesman once dropped
in on him in his little shop.
"I'm from London the salesman
said haughtily. 1 want to show you
line of London goods that will open
your
"'Where did you say you come
from?' asked the grocer.
London said the salesman proud
ly. London, my man.
London, eh?' The grocer smiled
pleasantly. Who runs the hotel il
that own?'"-St. Louis Post Dis
patch.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10

Mrs. j. c. Stegar and little son,
Benjamin, left yesterday for Hunts
vile, Ala, on visit to relatives.
Get Polar Cub Fan and keep
cool. At Hesterly Drug Store. Price
$500
Mrs. S. B. Gee, Sr., is in Arkadel-
phia spending a visit with her sister,
Mrs. w. w. Cannon, who is quite i'll.
Cleveland Hit, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past few days
with a case of old time measles, is
able to be on the streets today.
Notice to School Patrons-All who
wish their children to make up work
on the grades, may see Miss fannie
Wilson. Her work will be given
credit. c.. NJ. Hirst, Supt. 1t
Large loads of watermelons are al
ready making their appearance on
the streets of Prescott, with prices
ranging from 10 cents up. The first
load was brought to town Saturday.
At the Park Hotel: f. c.. Reed,
Texarkana; d. Hutson, C. d. Mccoy,
Kansas City; T. B. Parks, w. F.
Boyle, j. B. Stone, Chas. Barrett, S.
d. Sullivan, Hope; L. F. Cappleman,
S. G. Clark, ]. P. Bowen, R. E. Wiley,
H. F. Bailey, A. S.. Denver, Little
Rock; Henry Givins, Dalark; R. S.
Carter, Cotton Plant; T. J. Gaugan,
Camden; E. R. Williams, Arkadel-
phia; W. H. Young, F. o. Hollon, F.
P. Ellis, Chattanooga; Sinclair Ell
kins, Blevins; Ed Mclean, Repub-
lie, Mo.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
Quality and Service

A new Vim Truck has just
been added to our equipment
and we are priding ourselves
on the promptness and effic-
iency of our delivery service.
We want our patrons to feel
that we are doing our utmost
to give them goods and service
that will please them.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Prof. Oscar Dawson of Bluff City,
is in the city today.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Hines of
Prescott route 2, a son.
New styles in Stationery at Hester
ly Drug Store.
]. NJ. Henry was mingling among
Prescott friends here today.
DR.. c. F. Nelms of Laneburg, spent
a while here this morning.
B. B. Young of Gurdon, was here
today attending to business matters.
The 1916 Club will meet with Mrs.
Martin Guthrie tomorrow afternoon.
The further away from Prescott
you send your dollars the longer they
will be in getting back. If
Ross Dead Quick Spray-A Germi-
eide and Disenfectant. At Hesterly
Drug Store.
j. B. Mum, the Laneburg merchant
was among the business visitors here
this morning.
Fred Litton of the clerical force of
Guthrie Drug Store, is taking his an
nual ten day vacation.
DR.. E. S. Whaley of Bluff City,
spent portion of today in the city at
tending to business matters.
w. w. Cooper of Little Rock, claim
agent for the Missouri Pacific rail-
road, was transacting business in the
city yesterday.
R. E. Wiley of Little Rock, attorney
for the Missouri Pacific railway, was
transacting business in circuit court
here this morning.
No casces have been disposed of in
circuit court up to the hour of going
to press. The case of j. G. Barham
VS.. Southrn Surety Co. is still being
argued.
Members of the Park Association
are requested to pay their annual
dues-$1.00, at once. Send it to Mrs
R. L. Blakely or bring it to the meet
ing at the Park tomorrow afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
ENTERTAINED FOR GUESTS

Miss Gertrude Davis was hostess
this morning to 20 of her friends to
honor her house guest, Miss Opel
Hayes of Waldo, and Misses Arnold
of Hope, Fuquaye of Texarkana, Cor
don of Morrilton.
A very pleasant morning was spent
with Bunco and dancing. Miss Ger
trude Guthrie won the prize for high
score, Misses Arnold and Hayes
guest prize.
Misses Louise Greeson, Edith Ted
ford and Lii Pittman served delic-
ious luncheon.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
STRENGTHENED HIM UP

Solomon Bequette, Flat River, No,
writes: 1.-TWO years ago | was down
on my back till could hardly go.
Foley Kidney Pills Strengthened me
right up. l recommend them to all
who have kidney trouble" Rheumatic
pains, aching joints, sore and swollen
muscles indicate that the kidneys are
not properly filtering impurities from
the blood. Foley Kidney Pills get
right at the trouble and give prompt
relief. Painful, irregular and sleep
disturbing bladder troubles also yield
quickly to their tonic healing action.
Cot II at Cuthria'S
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
Get it at Guthrie's.

Pepsodent, Pebeco, Catos and all
the new Tooth Pastes at Hesterly
Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10

These are our watchwords.
When you buy Purity Ice
Cream or Cravemore Carbon
ated Beverages you can rest
assured the best ingredients
obtainable have been used in
their manufacture.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-10
q 4 N
TUESDAY

EARLE WILLIAMS
in picture full of thrills, excitement
and love. A real true to life story
that for one hour will take you
away from yourself. See what
happened in
APARTMENT 30"
in which Earle Williams is supported
by ETHEL GRAY TERRY. -.
and
FORD ANIMATED WEEKLY
WEDNESDAY
MABEL TRUNNELLE and
ROBERT CONFESS in
THE GHOST OF OLD MORO"
Cuban legendary never provided a
more thrilling or interesting story
than "The Ghost of Old Morro." To
get the correct atmosphere permea-
ting the story, the Thomas A. Edi-
son Studios sent an all-star cast to
Cuba especially to make this pic
ture.
Also
HAM AND BUD COMEDY
WHEN THE SHOWS START.
First show begins 7:45; second 900
Matinee, 2:30 and 3:45.
Telephone 294.