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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
SOLDIER SHOT
NEAR SWANTON
Private Arthur j. Sweeney
of Co. B Of St. Adams
the Victim
PRIV. MCCONNELL
UNDER ARREST
1t Is Said That the Shooting
Was an Acct
dent

st. Albans, April 24.-Private Arthur
J. Sweeney of Company B, lst infantry,
stationed at Swanton, was shot and in
stantly killed at 6:30 o'clock last even
ing, the bullet coming from a gun in
the hands of Private ]. NJ. Mcconnell,
also of Company B. 1t is said that the
discharge OF the CUP was accidental, but
it is probable that a superior officer,
probably Major Walter 0. Cooley of
Brattleboro, who was in command of
the detachment, in which Company b
is included, will hold an investigation.
The body of Private Sweeney was
brought here this morning. accompanied
by a small detail, and was taken to the
young mans home, where live his wife
and one child. Private Sweeney was 20
years of age. The arrangements for the
funeral have not been made, but it is
likely that the service will be OF q mill
tary nature.
The shooting took place near the plant
of the International Explosives company
near Swanton. Private Mcconnell was
just returning from his supper and was
releasing Private G. +. Curtiss, who was
walking in the rear of the plant. Pri-
vate Sweeney was near the spot where
the guards were changing, being also on
his way back from supper Ii is said
that Private Sweeney was not member
Of the old or new relief. Furthermore, it
appears that there had been some mix-up
about guns, that Private Curtiss had
gone on guard with Private McConnell's
gun and that Private Mcconnell had
Private Curtiss' gun and that when they
changed guard they changed guns also.
The bullet from the weapon, said to
have been in the hands of Private Nc
Connell, entered the body OF Private
Sweeney near the breastbone, in line
with the heart, and came out under the
right shouIderbIsde. Private Sweeney
was instantly killed. The body was re-
moved to undertaking rooms in swanton
and prepared for burial,
Private Sweeney served with Co. b on
he Mexican border. Private Mcconnell
oined the company at the outbreak OF
.he war with Germany. He is married.
Corporal w A. Ross was present when
he guard was changed and viii probably
De an important witness at the investi
ration. Private Mcconnell has been
placed under military arrest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
GREENE SPOKE FOR DRAFT.
Vermont Representative Said 1t Was
Only Effective Method.

Washington, d. c., April 24.-With
both houses of Congress debating the war
army bill yesterday it became more than
ever apparent that there is no fight over
whether a great army shall be raised, the
only question being what strength can
be mustered by opponents of the admin
istration's selective draft plan.
In the Senate passage OF the general
staff bill virtually without change is re-
garded as certain; on the House side
President Wilson's supporters also are
confident of success though the contest
there will be bitter. Discussion in the
Senate may continue until Saturday, but
the House, under a tentative agreement
for Is hours of general debate, probably
will be ready to vote by Thursday.
Most OF the speeches in the House were
in favor of the administration plans,
after Representative Dent, chairman of
the military committee, had made an
opening statement earnestly supporting
the bill as amended by his committee to
authorize calls for volunteers, with pro-
vision for applying the draft only if the
volunteer system fails. Representative
Kahn of California, ranking Republican
of the committee, appeared in the unique
position of spokesman for the president
and leader of the administration forces.
Representative Mckenzie Of Illinois,
Crage of Pennsylvania. Olney OF Msssa-
chusetts. Lunn of New York, Greene of
Vermont. Adamson of Georgia and 9th
ers spoke for the draft as the only effee-
tive method of raising the army need
ed.
During the debate in the Senate, Sem
ator Wadsworth, who warmly defended
universal service, said there was no com
parison between, the Civil war times and
present conditions.
sIn 1851 both sides rushed volunteer
ing he said. I'VE have time now to
build up a carefully constructed, efTee-
tive army. Fortunately for the United
States the British and American fleets
protect us from invasion. giving us.
thank Heaven. time to build a real army.
avoiding the mistakes OF other nations
We can thus show the world that We are
TO Be- offensive in this war TO its bitterest
end"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
BOARD OF TRADE COMMITTEES
Named by Directors-Henry A. Phelps
Again Secretary.

Directors of the Barre Board of Trade
met last evening and transacted their
complement of the annual business con-
sidered at the yearly meeting of the
members last week. Henry A. Phelps
was re-engaged to serve as secretary, al
though there is talking of securing a paid
secretary, who shall devote all of his
time to the work of the organization. If
enough financial support can be obtained,
this end may be attained, and commit
tee which the president was authorized
to appoint last week is to make can
yass. Another committee appointed is
To bring in recommendations for another
series Of better acquaintance tours the
coming summer or for a substitute that
will result as proftably as the venture
in 1916.
The standing committees for 1917 are
announced as follows:
Legislative &C. w. Melcher, N. ID.
Phelps and s. Hollster Jackson
Arbitration--John G. Booth, L. Q.
Tracy and C. s. Andrews.
Advisory. E, Langley, A. P. Abbott
and J. Ward Carver.
Educational-C. H. White, 0. X. Hol-
lister, H. H. Jackson, F. A. Walker and
L. r. Hutchinson.
Electric power--D. M Barclay, Alex,
Duncan, J. p. Corskie, j. T. Marion, j.
b. Magnaghi.
Foreign trade--James Mackay, William
Barclay, Guy r. Vsrnum
Hotel--F. D. Ladd, d. VI. Miles, H. G.
Bennett.
Municipal afiairs-H C. Ladd, j. F.
Higgins, G. H. Pape.
Statistics and information = James
Msckay, H. G.. Woodruff, J. G. More,
James N. Gall.
Membership-George f. Bond, Stephen
Rizzi, George Kent, n. B. Ballard, c. B.
Gladding.
Meetings and reception-W. G, Rey-
nolds, d. j. Morse, J. V. Rowen, E. NJ.
Tobin, A. p. Abbott, Armando Comolli,
H. L. Campbell, o. C, Averill,
Mercantile affairs-A. c. Moore, W. d.
Smith, H. A. Richardson.
Manufacturing F D. Sartell, Wal
dron Shield, H. ID. Stevens.
New enterprises-H. F. Cutler, B. w.
Hooker, C. f. Millar
Publicity-F. H. Rogers, A. P. Abbott, |
H. p. Hinmsn, Dean H. Perry, Il. s. |
Parks.
Transportation and railroad --J. F. |
Higgins, f. G. Robinson, Mayor T. c. |
Glysson.
Taxation and insurance.. IYcchina, |
R. s. Currier, Frank X. Beard and Dan |
A. Perry.
Ways and means-G. Il. Varnum. J. P. |
Corskie, F. G. Howlsnd, C. NJ Wiley, I
Charles H. Wishart.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
TO HELP RED CROSS
Barre's ItaIian-Born Citizens Plan Cele-
bration,

To the exercises incident to the raising
of the American flag in Barre, plan
which had its inception among Italian
born American citizens of this city, it
has been decided to add celebration for
the benefit of the Red Cross, the latter to
be held on the evening of the day on
which the colors are elevated. In a
statement made to-day the sponsors for
the patriotic gathering proposed by the
committee said:
"The Italian people back of the move
ment for the flag raising have decided to
hold a celebration in favor of the Red
Cross. In order to give more scope to
the celebration, flag will be raised and
all persons will be asked to participate
in the exercises. Any organization or
any individual of any nationality in
sympathy with the initiative taken by
the group is asked to communicate
with the secretary, VI. Gariboldi, care of
the Italian Athletic club
"Un gruppo di Italiani ha deciso di
fare una fiesta favore della Croce Ros-
sa. Per dare piu Importance ala solen-
nita vera inalberata una Candiera in
Barre, Qualungue organizations pri-
ysti che vogliono appoggiare questa ini-
ziativa 81 riyolgano a NJ. Gariboldi, /. A.
club"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
FAVOR PROHIBITION
AND HOME GUARDS
Vermont Committee of Public Safety
Adopts Resolution for Former and
Discusses Latter in a
Long Session.

The state committee on public safety
held meeting at the State House at
Montpelier last evening, about 30 mem
bers being present and holding session
which lasted until after midnight.
A resolution was adopted urging the
prohibition of the manufacture and sale
of liquors during war time, so as to con
serve food materials, maintain precision
of action and efficiency OF men and serv-
ice and lessen the suffering of women and
children.
1t appeared to be the sense of the
meeting that home guards should be or
ganized in the towns of the state, and it
was suggested that these home guards
estab blish and maintain recruiting sta
tions. The local organizations could
have the recruits examined by local ply
sicians and if appearing physically fit
they could then be sent to Fort Ethan
Allen at the expense of the state. If
they are rejected at the military post,
the state would pay the expenses back to
the home town. Adiutant- General Lee
S. Tillotson in this connection said that
the regiment needs 450 men to bring it
up to peace strength. 1t is probable that
the committee will urge the adoption OF
the plan outlined above.
A committee consisting of Fred A.
Rowland, Col. Ira l.. Reeves, Frank Z.
Howe and Rev. Fraser Metzger was ap-
pointed to handle the publicity work.
Frederick G. Babbitt of the Bellows
Falls Chamber of Commerce told of the
work that organization was doing in the
way of increasing food production. A
canvass of the town is being made to see
how many workingmen are willing to
work half day each week on farms and
in gardens and how many plants and
business men are willing to allow their
employees to work that half day with
pay.
Willis n Cady of Middlebury has been
appointed by the governor a delegate to
the federal trade commerce meeting to
be held at Washington April 30
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
OPENED WITH RECEPTION.
New England Order of Protection Con-
vention in Burlington.

Burlington, April PA reception was
given in the Eastern Star rooms at the
Masonic temple last evening by Vermont
lodge, New England Order of Protection,
of this city to the grand lodge and su
preme officers of the order. The recep-
tion was followed by a musical and lit
erary program, after which refreshments
were served and dancing enjoyed.
The grand officers and delegates to the
lodge were welcomed by Rev. c. J. Sta
Piles. warden of Vermont lodge. Re-
sponse was made by Grand Warden T. j.
Bagley of Bellows Falls. Others who re
sponded were Supreme Warden A. w
Willis. Supreme Vice Warden Daniel Sui
livan. Supreme Secretary D. NJ Frye and
Supreme Treasurer John p Sanborn. all
of Boston. There were vocal selections
by Miss Dixie Hatch and instrumental
numbers by Mrs. Dottie Van Steinberg
and II. J. Preston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
REFUGEE SHIP
WAS TORPEDOED
Russian Socialists Are Much Agitated
Over German "Hypocritesn-Lat-
ter's Promises Are but
Empty Words"

London, April 24.--Dispatches from
Petrograd to-day state that the Russian
Socialists are greatly exercised over the
sinking by a German submarine of the
steamer lara which was taking home a
number OF Russian refugees The cara
was torpedoed in northern waters on
April l3.
The official organ Of the council Of la
Dor deputies In Petrogrsd, commenting
upon the sinking of the cara, says:
This heavy blow right at the heart of
the revolution cannot pass without its
effect The revolutionary democracy
must reply with blow at the center
from which the torpedo was sent. De-
mocrscy must regard the murder as
proof that the rulers of Germany are
base hypocrites and that their promises
not to harm the cause of Russian lib
erty were empty words"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
MORE BOYS JOIN NAVY.
Eight Sent from Burlington Last Night
to Newport.

Burlington. April 24.-After a slump
of three days, the navy recruiting office
in this city yesterday enlisted eight
men. all OF whom were last night sent
TO the training station at Newport, r. l.,
to enter the United States navy as ap-
prentice seamen. A telegram from Wash
ington received at the main recruiting
Office in this city yesterday urgently
calls for more machinists and firemen.
At least 20 per cent OF the men of these
ratings are at present needed and the
opportunities for Advancement are of
course much better. The requirements
Of these ratings are greater and the age
limit is from p TO 80 years.
The men enlisted yesterday are George
7. Blow OF Is Center street, this city,
Leonard II. Paine OF South Royalton.
Paige +. Maxfeld OF Cambridge. Wilfred
VI. Lowell Of East Shoreham, Ovilla
A. Gherianlt Of WillismstoWn, Frederick
r. Lavtlette aud William J. Parker OF
Shelburne and Roy NuEalet Of WestpOrt,
n Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
KAISER WAS URGED
TO QUIT THRONE?
Rome Newspaper Claims to Have Corrob-
Grafton of Statements in Spanish
Papers That William
Turned Pale.

Rome, via Paris, April 24--Corriere
dltalia, clerical organ, declares it is
able to confirm reports published in
Spanish newspapers that the immediate
following OF the German emperor is ex-
erting pressure ON him to abdicate The
papers says. that at recent meeting Of
the, Hohensollern family one member,
bolder than the rest, intimated that the
emperor might save the situation by
following the example of Emperor Mich
olas
The German monarch is reported to
have turned pale and after observing
that the general opinion was against him
left the room, muttering: "We shall
see." The same evening he summoned
another family council, The chancellor
and some OF the ministers were present
but whatever passed remains unknown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
DIR. LAMB NOT GUILTY.
Verdict Was Returned in County Court
Case

Arguments in the case OF State VS.,
DIR. NJ ID. Lamb of Barre were completed
late yesterday afternoon in Washington
county court and Judge Wilson this fore
noon charged the jury, which retired be-
fore 10 o'clock.
After being ont five bours and ten min.
utes the jury returned verdict OF not
guilty.
Entries were made to-day in the fol-
lowing cases as the result OF review
OF the court calendar: Town OF Plair
field. apt, VS. town of Marshtield, motor
for Judgment for defendant fcr costs
Hattie Whceloek vs.. estate or Omar
Wheclork. Robert Wheelock, adm, dis
continued: T. l.. Smith & Co, vs. c. 4
Barton and II. J. Slayton. hearing after
supreme court; f. D. Bartlett ct al. IS
Antonio BonazGi. discontinued wiiEou'
costs: Quarry Savings Bank and frusi
Co. Us. Charles Bianchi & Sons. 9ctties
and discontinued: Julia Griffin v tawr
oi Waterbury, settled; + H. Bulkley vs
Orlo Nelson. settled; G. O. Haaeibarti
rs. c. d. Wheelock Judgment on default
against principal defendant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
Beaucamp and Villers- Plou-
ich Captured Last Night
and Gen. Haig's Army
Penetrated to st. Quentin
Canal at One Place South
of the Bapaume-C Cambria
Road
OVER 1900 PRISONERS
WERE TAKEN MONDAY
Further Progress Was Made
by the Offensive East of
Monchy and Near Roeux,
While Positions Gained on
Monday Were Maintained,
Says the Official Statement

London, April 24.--The British gained
ground on a wide front last night south
of the Bapaume Cambria road. They
reached the st. Quentin canal at one
point. Further north the villages of
Beaucamp and villers-Plouich were cap.
tured. sThe position gained on the
French front yesterday" says the official
statement to-day, were maintained and
further progress was made east of Mon.
chy and near Roeux. More than 1900
prisoners were taken yesterday and
many more are coming in"
The official British report last night
was as follows:
"There was heavy and continuous
fighting throughout the day on both
banks OF the Scarpe and important en-
emy positions were gaineu by our troops.
A marked feature of the days opera
tions was the frequent violent enemy
counter attacks, In which he suffered
heavy losses.
we captured the village Of Gavrelle
and the enemy's defenses for two and a
half miles to the south Of the village, as
far as Roeux cemetery.
s'0n the right bank OF the Searpe our
troops fought their way forward on a
wide front south and east Of Monchy le
Preux and captured Guemappe.
''1he number of prisoners taken has
not yet been ascertained, but is known
to exceed considerably 1000.
"We also made progress southwest OF
Lens, in the neighborhood of the Souchez
river.
"There was great activity in the air
yesterday, in which our aircraft were
entirely successful. In the air fighting
six airplanes were brought down, crashed.
Fifteen Others were driven down out OF
control. In one engagement hostile
formation of eight machines was at
tackled by two of our airplanes, which
brought down two hostile machine. and
drove down a third out of control
Besides those destroyed in the air
fighting, one German airplane was shot
down by anti-aircraft guns. In addition,
seven German kite balloons were de-
stroyed yesterday. Seven of our ma
chimes are missing"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
GERMAN AUTHORITIES
REPRESS STRIKERS

The situation behind the Ger
man lines remains dubious and un-
certain. The little news that
trickles across the frontier indi-
Gates that che authorities have
gained the upper hand over the
strikers by drastic methods of
militarizing the munition industry
and forcing the strike leaders into
the fighting ranks.
lt is too early and information
Is too meagre to say whether these
stern measures of repression have
definitely crushed the startling
storm of discomfort which swept
over the German empire.
The only news from Austria in
some days is to the effect that the
Pan German leaders emerged vic
tors in the struggle for the control
OF the government. This news is
vague and by roundabout route,
and reliable information Of condi-
tions in the dual monarchy is lack
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
PUBLIC WILL HAVE TO PAY.
If Anthracite Operators Have to Pay
More Wages.

New York, April ~ Representatives
OF lIbUUO anthracite miners yesterday
formally presented 70 committee OF
operators request for an increase Of
20 per cent in wages "proPortioned in
such manner and way as TO be helpful
and constructive"
A statement issued al the end of the
Joint meeting, which lasted all afternoon,
said that the committee Of operators
took the matter under consideration"
To grant the wage increase requested,
one Of the operators was quoted as say
ing last night. would mean an increase OF
90 cents = ton in the retail price of coal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
STATE DEPARTMENT TELLS
OF THEIR LANDING TO-DAY
The British Commission in Washington
Awaits the Arrival of the French Be-
fore Beginning Formal Conference
With the United States on War
Measures

Washington c., April 24The department of state an
nonces the safe arrival this continent to-day the French
commission.
the mission is Rene Vivani minister OF justice
and president council of ministers The other members
of the party Marshal Joseph Jacques Cessae Jore
the French armies until last December and now
military adviser of the governments ViceAdmiral p L. Cho
henrat dean of the admra submarine expert Mar
ous Pierre DeChambroun the Chamber of Deputies
M Simon inspector finances NJ Hoveacque
of public instructions, and Surgeon Major Dreyfus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
NORWEGIAN SHIPS
ARE SACRIFICED
One Was Attacked by Submarine in the
North Sea and the Other in the
Atlantic Ocean.

London, April 24.--It is officially an
nounced in Norway, says Central News
dispatch from Christiania, that the Nor
wegian steamer Reicebeen has been sunk
by German submarine in the North
sea and the Norwegian steamer Skiold
in the Atlantic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
MARRIAGE AT WATERBURY.
Inez E. Douglas and William U. Lee the
Parties.

Waterbury, April 24.-At the Congre-
gstional parsonage Yesterday afternoon.
Inez F. Douglas and William L. Lee were
united in marriage by Rev W. L. Boi-
court. the single ring service being used
Both parties formerly lived here the
bride living at the home of George w
Randall on Main street. Mr. Lee was
employed at the inn and the Vermont
state hospital Latterly they have been
living in Montpelier, where the groom Is
employed as a barber They will be at
home after May 6 at 66 Ridge street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
U.S.CORRESPONDENTS
ARE ORDERED TO
LEAVE GERMANY
Americans in Berlin Get Notice That
Their Presence Is No Longer Desira-
bic and They Are Preparing to Go
to Switzerland or Scandinavia.

London, April 24.-The German foreign
Office has notified the American CORES
pondents who have remained in Berlin
that their presence in Germany is no
longer desirable, according to the Ex-
change correspondent at The Hague. The
newspaper men, it Is added, are making
arrangements to leave for Switzerland or
Scandinavia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
BRITISH FAILED
IN ATTEMPT TO
BREAK THROUGH
But Berlin Admits That Haig's Forces
Advanced on Cambrai-Arras Road
and That They Hold Cue
rnaune
nappe.

Berlin, via London, April 24-only on
the Cambrai-Arrss road did the British
gain ground yesterday, says the official
statement to-day. The ruin of Cue
mappe remained in the hands of the Brit
ish. An attempt made by the British to
break through the German line near Ar
ras. the statement says, failed with tre-
mendous losses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
16 LOCOMOTIVES
AND 224 CARS
BRITISH BOOTY
Advancing Rapidly After the Turks in
Mesopotamia, the British Army
Seized Samara Station.

London. April 24.-The Turks in Mes
opotamia have been driven from their
position between Ssmars and Iztabilat,
the war Office announced to-day. The
British, pursuing them, occupied Samara
station yesterday, capturing sixteen To-
and 224 railway trucks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
NO SUBMARINE CAPTIVE.
Secretary Daniels Makes Denial of Sen
sstional Report.

Washington, D. C., April 24-Denial of
reports that German submarine has
been captured by an American warship
after being caught in a net near Newport
News and was being taken to New York
was made to-day by Secretary of the
Navy Daniels.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
CARRY GERMAN WOUNDED.
On Hospital Ships Following Threat Of
Berlin Government.

Paris, April 24.-Contrsry TO all the
rules of international law and humanity,
SAYS an official note issued by the gov
ernment last night. "The Germans have
announced that they have decided that
they will torpedo all hospital ships with
out warning.
Under these conditions the French
government gives notice that German
prisoners will be embarked on these yes
sells"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
DUKE OF ABRUZZI
TO HEAD ITALIANS
Cousin of King Victor Emmanuel VIII
Be Sent to United States to Dis
cuss the War.

Rome, via Paris, April 24.--It is ex-
pected that the duke of Abruzzi, cousin
of King Victor Emmanuel, will head the
Italian mission to the United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
BURIAL AT NoRTHFIELD FALLS.
Funeral OF Blanche Moorcroft Was Helt
at North Montpelier

The funeral OF Blanche Moorcrott
daughter OF the late William and Ann
Moorcroit. was held sunday, April -
at North Montpelier. Rev. J. B. Resrdon
Of Barre officiating The deceased was
born in West Montpelier May - lS6a,
and leaves to mourn her los. three -is-
tiers and ono brother Mrs. ". e. NAe
and John Mo1rcroit Of North MontPel
ier. Mrs. W A. Bradford and Lena Moor
croft OF Barre, also several nicces and
nephews.
Although she had long beer ill., the
end came suddenly The intermenj wa-
Monday in the family let at No-thGrG
Falls The horal tributes were mauy an,,
beautiful
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-24
prom Infantile ParaIysis o Pnsumonia.

Waterbury. April s4.-AIark Dillon.
who has been confined to his bed BY an
attack Of infsntile paralysis. is now dan
gercusly III with pneumonia.