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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
EIGHT DIVORCES GRANTED.
In Rutland County Court, Cases Having
Been Heard Last Week

Rutland. Oct. Eight divoces were
granted BY Judge Stanley c. Wilson and
Assistant Judges Edwin Horton and 5.
liz. Hitchcock in Rutland county court
Yesterday afternoon, these being the
eases heard last week during the absence
of Judge Wilson. Il was expected that
the suit Of Murphy against Steward
would be ready for jury trial yesterday
afternoon but. on motion Of Attorney
P NJ. Meldon. the case was continued
with the understanding that if not set
tied It would be tried at this term Of
court
The divorces granted yesterday are in
the following cases: Kate Y. Willis
against CLAYTON +. Willis Phileua T.
Collins against Clarence G. Collins Louise
d. Phillips against Jay D. Phillips, Anna
Gertrude Shackett against p. Ray shack
cit. Ruby = Merriman Trombley against
Edward Trcmbley Aimeda J.. Emo against
Edna +. Emo. Bernice T. Hoyle against
Frank {. Hoyle the petitioner being giy-
en- she right - resume her maiden name
and Agnes Elkey Martin against Joseph
Martin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
20 SOUGHT LOANS
ON FARM PROPERTY
On Opening Meeting of the Washington
County Farm Loan Association
in Montpelier Monday
Afternoon.

The Washington County Farm Loan
association, which will be affiliated with
the National Farm Loan bank of Spring
field, Mass, was organized Monday after
noon in the Montpelier city hall, Al men
from different towns in the county at
tending the meeting. Mr.. Higgins of st.
Johnsbury, who was for some years en-
ployed as farmer in that section, but
who was recently appointed appraiser
for the bank in Springfield, explained
many questions relative TO the operation
of the loans, how they can be made and
what regulations will be required to per-
feet the organization. i. II. Abbott, who
has made an extensive study of the plan
Of work, also talked at some length upon
the plans, relieving Mr.. Higgins in the
explanation of the details, after which
the matter of whether an organization
should be perfected was taken up, IL
persons with raised hands indicating
that they wanted loans under the plan
which had been explained.
Mr.. Abbott was then elected tempo
rary chairman, while NJ L. Corliss of
Berlin was named as secretary, and the
was perfected with appli-
cations for $59,S00 being made by 20
persons varying from $40 to $4,000,
which was asked by one of those attend
ing. The agreement for the organization
having been signed by those wanting
loans, a board of directors was named
from those who hade made applications
for loans. These are w. II. Farrar of
A. j. Smith of Cabot, O. C.
Pitkin of Marshfield, Frank Haynes of
Orange, H. Fl. Carpenter of Cabot and
D. ]. Murray of Berlin
Upon the meeting of the life directors
Mr. Farrar was named as president, Mr. |
Pitkin vice president and County Agent |
!. H. Abbott as secretary treasurer. The |
directors then elected loan committee, |
which is composed of Mr.. Smith, Mr. Far
ar and Mr.. Pitkin. They will start out |
n few days, making the inspections OF
he lands upon which applications have
,een made for loans and make their re-
'ort to the appraiser, who viii then visit |
he property and report to his bank
One of the interesting parts of the
oaning is that $50 accompanies the ap-
lication for a loan on $1,000, to be re-
urned at such time as the loan is paid
fl or to be used as the last payment
n the loan.
The remainder of the afternoon was
coupled with further explanations of
he details for the officers and their re-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
IN COUNTY COURT
Barre Divorce Suit Was Heard This
Morning.

In Washington county court this morn
ing the case of Salvatore Prario against
Carolina Prario of Barre was tried This
is suit for divorce on the grounds of
adultery and intolerable severity, but the
plaintiff relied largely on the first named
issue, and by testimony of several wit
nesses presented his case along that line.
The custody of a minor child was also
asked The child is now in the hands of
a good family.
Monday afternoon the case of Nerna
Robinson of Barre against +. Robinson
was tried This is a suit for a divorce
on the grounds of intolerable severity.
Robinson was brought into court TO
hear the evidence in the case. He is al
legged to have thrown dishes at his wife
in their home. He is now in county Jail
because Of contempt Of court in failing
to pay alimony
In the case Of George Campbell against
the Montpelier Ice company Monday
afternoon Judge l.. y. Slack signed a
injunction restraining the de
PENDANTS from cutting ice on that portion
of the North Branch river which borders
on the farm Of Mr.. Campbell. This il
{ he result OF an opinion in the supreme
court last week. affirming the decree Of
the lower court This injunction NAV
effect the ice harvest gen
arally cut each season for the benefit Of
Montpelier citizens. for il win reduce the
defendants cutting space at last one
half, while there is case pending OF
Whittier against the ice company for the
remaining control of the river opposite
Mr. Campbclls farm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
ASENSATION
IN DEATH CASE
Counsel for Defense Prom
ises to Name Real
Murderer
OF WAKELIN GIRL
AT MELROSE, MASS.
Says the Slayer Was Also
Guilty Of Similar
Crimes

Cambridge, Mass, Oct Civilian K.
Scharton, counsel for Joseph Wakelin
and his wife, who are on trial here for
msnslaughter in connection with the
death of their 7-year-old daughter, Lor-
eta, declared in his opening to-day that
he would produce a witness who would
reveal the name of the real murderer
and relate in detail the mans confession
as to how the child was killed. Wakelin
and his wife, he said, would take the
stand and make vehement denial of the
charge
"a witness will 90 on the stand in this
court" said the attorney, "and give you
the name of the man who confessed to
him that he killed Loretta Wskelin in
the woods at Melrose. This witness will
show through the murderer's confession
that he committed similar crimes in
Chicopee and Holyoke, an innocent child
in each case being his victim"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
OLD CASE RE-oPENED.
Boundary Dispute in Rutland Dates Back
IS Years.

| Rutland. Oct. "a hearing was COM
menced here yesterday before Judge F.
L. Fish of Vergennes as chancellor to
open the case of the Eastman Marble
company and p w. Clement VS.. the Yer
mont Marble company, a boundary line
dispute which has been in the courts
several years, there having recently been
a decree in favor of the defendant, carry
ing with it damages Of SD, 600 for marble
quarried and for trespass. The case is
re-opened on newly discovered evidence
in the form of a 25-year-old contract
found by Attorney Ernest II. 0'Brien, a
disinterested party. among papers in the
Office of the late Attorney Joel c. Baker
Of Rutland 1t fixes, it is said, the
boundary line practically as claimed by
the Eastman interests and includes an
agreement for blocks quarried which
would mean large amount Of money in
favor Of the orator should the contract
be proved to be valid.
The Vermont Marble company makes
a claim that the paper Is fraud and the
hearing SINNERS down to question Of
proving the signatures Of men prominent
in the marble industry here quarter
Of a century ago and those Of several
attorneys. The name Of the late ex-Gov
Fletcher D. Proctor is appended TO the
document.
Both sides have noted handwriting ex-
perts here. The Eastman concern las
summoned William =. Kingston Of Bos-
ton. q government man. and William =.
Turner q Bost IN. and the defendant has
engaged William r. Osborne and Charles
Horton Of New York.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
u. S. DESTROYER FIRED
ON ITALIAN SUBMARINE
Shot Killed an Officer and an Enlisted
Man-United States Government
Sends Expression of
Regret.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 9.--vice Ad
miral Sims cabled the navy department
yesterday that an American patrol yes
sci, on duty at night in the war zone
had fred on an Italian submarine which
failed to answer recognition signals, kill
ing one officer and one enlisted man.
Secretary Daniels at once sent mes
sage to the Italian minister of marine
expressing the deepest regret over the
unfortunate occurrence, rendering his and
the American nayy's sympathy for the
loss of life.
Last night the navy department issued
| this statement:
"The navy department has been in
formed by Vice Admiral Sims that re-
Gently an American patrol vessel while
on patrol duty at night encountered an
Italian submarine and that when the lat :
ter failed to answer the established rec
ognition signals the patrol vessel opened
fire, which resulted in the killing of one
officer and one enlisted man before the
identity of the submarine was estab.-
lished.
"Vice Admiral Sims is thoroughly in
vestigating the unfortunate occurrence
and reports will be forwarded later to
the department.
"The secretary Of the navy upon re-
ceipt of the first news dispatched the
following message TO the Italian minis
ter of marine:
"I have learned with deepest regret
of the unfortunate occurrence which re-
suited in an American patrol vessel fir
ing, through a Misunderstanding, upon
an Italian submarine, causing the death
of one officer and one enlisted man on the
latter.
Gas our patrol vessels are in Euro
pean waters primarily for the purpose
of cooperating with the Italian and
other allied vessels in our common cause,
the unfortunate encounter is all the more
regrettable Due to the recent unusual
activity of enemy submarines in this re
gion, which have resulted in the loss of
several vessels the patrols had been
strictly maintained and the unfortunate
fact that the patrol vessel did not obtain
the recognition signals resulted in her
opening fire. Please accept on behalf of |
myself and the American navy sincere |
and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of
life which has resulted.
Josephus Daniels"
While details of the incident still are
here, the fact that an officer
md an enlisted man were killed indicates
hat the American gunners landed a shot
n the submarines coming tower, the
,ictims being the officer at the periscope
md the bluejacket at the wheel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
FINALLY REPORTS.
Bennington County COnscript Appeared
in New York City.

Bennington. Oct 9.-When the second
contingent of Bennington county men re-
ported at the district headquarters here
on Oct 3, Victor l.. Brophy Of East Dor
set failed to register and an alternate
went in his place to Camp Devens, Aver,
Mass All efforts of the local district
board to locate the young man We're
fruitless Yesterday afternoon a Dis
patch was received by the chairman of
the board stating that Brophy had re-
ported to one of the registrating boards
in New York City and asked to be sent
to Camp Upton. The necessary papers
for his transfer will be forwarded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
NORTHEAST AND
EAST OF YPRES
''The Attack Was Made in
Conjunction with Our AL
lies," Says the Official
Statement - Drive M a y
Mean an Effort to Get a
Decision on the Western
Front Before Winter

London, Oct. 9.-The British attacked
on a wide front northeast and east OF
Ypres this morning, and the war office
announces that satisfactory progress is
being made everywhere. ''The attack,
the statement says, "was made in con-
junction with our allies
The statement says:
"At 500 this morning we again
attacked on a wide front east and
northeast of Ypres in conjunction
with our allies on our left. Reports
indicate that satisfactory progress is
being made on all parts of the battle
front. The weather continues
stormy"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
NEW GERMAN
Battle CRUISER
CRIPPLED BY NINE
Three Officers and 20 Sailors Drowned
While Giant Vessel Was on
Trial.

London, Oct. 9.-Arrivals at Amster
dam from Hamburg, says a dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company, re-
port that early last week a new German
battle cruiser while on trial run off
Helgoland struck a mine and was Sc
riously damaged. Three officers and 20
sailors were drowned. The vessel was
towed to port.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
DIED AT NEWPORT
Willard B. Avery Recently Came From
Boston.

Newport, Oct. 0.--WilIard B. Avery, 81
years old, died at his home here yester-
day from stroke of apoplexy lie is
survived by his wife, brother, Herbert
L. Avery of Plymouth, n. H., and sis
ter, Mrs. F. j. Beale of Plymouth. Mr.
Avery was in the cashiers office of the
American Express company in Boston 40
years, retiring about two years ago on
pension and coming here to live with a
brother, who has since died The fu-
neral will be held at his late home on
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock and
burial viii be in oxford, n. H., Thurs
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
WILSON STICKS TO DESK
President Plans No Vacation or Speaking
Trip Between Nov and Christmas.

Washington, Oct. 9.-President Wilson
plans no vacation or speaking trip be-
tween now snd the Christmas holidays
and viii spend most q his time quietly
in Washington directing and co-ordinst-
ing war work. The president has de-
ciined q number Of invitations TO make
addresses. but is considering = trip to
New Orleans in February 10 attend The
bi-centennial Celebration Of the citys
foundstion-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
Manager Of FOur-Minute Men.

st. AIbsns, Oct 9-Rev S. w. An
thony, pastor Of the First Congregation
al church. has been appointed manager
Of the four minute men in St Adams
and the other places OF Franklin county
included in the St. AIhans public safety
committee district The first demand on
the services of the four minute men viii
be in connection with the Liberty loan
and the food conservation campaigns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
FRENCH ATTACK
is GOING WELL
Official War Report This Afternoon Said
That the Battle Is Developing
Favorably for Them.

Paris, Oct. 9-The French troops on
the Belgian front at $50 this morning
attacked in conjunction with the British
army German positions south of the for
est of Houtholst, between Draibank and
Wenndendrefft. The French official
statement says this afternoon that the
struggle is continuing and is developing
favorably for the French arms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Frank Curtis Of Montpelier Charged with
Shaping Boy.

Prank Curtis ~ Montpelier was IN
Montpelier city court shortly before noon
today ou the charge 81 breach 81 the
peace against Stanley Sloan. aged eight
wears. this morning. it being alleged that
Curtis slapped the boy Curtis pleaded
not guilty and the ca-e was SCI for a
hearing next week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
BAR SPECULATION
Nv COTTONSEED OIL
New York Produce Exchange Took Ac-
ton at Instance OF Food Admin
istration in Wash
ington

New York, Oct. Speculation in cot
tonseed oil, both by the trade and the
outside interests in the New York prod
uce exchange was forbidden to-day by
the board of managers of the exchange
at the instance of the food administra-
tion at Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
WORLD SERIES GAME
POSTPONED TO-DAY

New York, Oct "a postpone
ment of the third world series
game was announced at the ma
tional commission at 1896 to-day.
The games scheduled for to-day
and tomorrow will be played at
the Polo grounds tomorrow and
Thursday. Fridays game at Chi
cago will be moved to Saturday,
and if sixth game is necessary it
will be played at the Polo grounds,
as originally arranged, on Monday,
Oct. Is.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09

Copenhagen, Oct. o-The Reichstag has
decided to hold up the salray appropria-
tion for DR.. Karl Helfferich's new post of
vice chancellor and to return the meas
ure to committee In addition to this ex-
preston of dissatisfaction over Satur-
days debate, the Vorwaerts says there
is steadily growing disposition by the
majority parties to accept vote of lack
of confidence as proposed by the radical
Socialists last Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
$50, 100000 TO-
TWO OF OUR ALLIES
United States Government Loans to
Great Britain and France, Bring
ing Total Loan to ST.
613.4oo. 900.

Washington, D. c., Oct additional
loans of $40,000000 each to Great Britain
and France were made to-day by the
government. With this transaction, the
total thus far loaned to the allies is
$2,6l3, 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09
Said to Be Basis for New
Peace Proposal by the
Central Powers
OFFER INCLUDES
FREED BELGIUM
Remuneration of Positive c
Territorial Acquisitions
+, by Money Payments

Amsterdam, Oct. 9-Germany and Aus
tria Hungary have agreed to make an,
other offer to the allies, the Deutsch
Tages Zeitung of Berlin says it learns
on good authority. The offer will have
as its basis no territorial aggrandize-
ment, surrender of Belgium and French
territory, remuneration of positive terri
torial acquisitions for payments in mon
ey ad no indemnity on either side.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09

The new British drive is being made in
the same region as the attack of last
Thursday, one of the most successful
British efforts of the war. The decision
4 of the British staff to return so quickly
despite adverse weather conditions may
indicate a purpose to force decision be-
fore winter sets in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-09

Amsterdam, Oct. o.--There is growing
displeasure in German parliamentary cir
ces against DIR. Helfferich owing to Sat
urday's events in the Reichstag. Cen
era Anzeiger of Dusseldorf prints a re-
port that Hefferich will resign the vice
chancellorship in few weeks, if not
sooner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-15
Maids of Mystery Entertain With Beautiful Carrical Ball

Beautiful in the setting which was
given 1t, and rejecting the spirit of
the carnival, the season of st. Valen-
tine, and the sentiment of patriotism
which is sweeping the country, the
ball which was given by the Maids of
Mystery last night at the K. Of C.
hall was one of the most artistic and
elaborate of the many carnival func-
tons which are adding their charm
to the social festivities.
Miss Victoria Montanari was
chosen as Queen of Hearts, and Mr..
Marco White was king of the even
ing's reveleries, the queens maids be-
ing Misses Lois Hudson, Mary Gus
achs, Bertha Beovich, and Clotidle Di-
Lustro, and the knights, Messrs. Will
Fauria, Michael DiLustro, Frank Hat
ton and E. G. Isanhour.
Typical of the season, the decora-
lions were many colored and beauti-
full, the entire wall space having
been covered with Southern smilax
and flowers, with an overhead dec
Grafton corresponding in color with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-15

the blossoms which were so lavishly
used.
From the central chandelier CARL
ands had been carried, orange and
crimson, pink and mauve alternating
with many strings of crimson hearts.
All the colors of the spectrum in
their varying shades, had been used
to form a canopy, from which, on
either side vines seem to Chamber,
poisoning in all the wonderful flow
ers and rich colors of carnival time.
At either end of the room trellises
of graceful wistaria were used, and
at the southern end of the hall, a
forest view was simulated, pines and
palms making an effective back
ground for the color and charm of
the floral decorations and the change
full beauty of the costumes.
Amid this setting of color and
beauty, and to the strains of the Star
Spangled Banner, the maskers, near
~ seventy in number, entered, clad
to represent gay Valentines, and each
bearing an American flag, at the head
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-15

Of the line of graceful marchers, little
Sheila White, dressed as Columbia,
leading the way.
Red and white lights added to the
bright effectiveness Of the tableau,
when the maskers formed an i'm
mense heart, in the centre of which,
led to their positions by Columbia,
the queen and her maids and the king
and knights were called.
Red, white and blge confetti and
Mardi Gras caps as souvenirs for the
men added to the carnival effect,
which was carried out in every detail
of the entertainment.
1t would be difficult to describe the
effect Of the scene on the ballroom
floor, with the many bright Valen-
tines, in their varying colors, against
the background of flowers and green
cry.
This is the second ball given by the
Maids of Mystery, which has come TO
be permanent organization, and one
which will add very much to the
pleasure of the carnival season each
year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-15
BRIDGE FOR
MRS. KNIFE,

One of the charming afternoon
card parties of the week will be that
with which Mrs. H. o. Arson will en-
terrain this afternoon in honor of her
sister, Mrs. David Kinzie, of Alaska,
the following friends having been in
vited for bridge: Mrs. F. w. Marsh,
Mrs. James Macgibbon, Mrs. A. T.
Barkdull, Mrs. C. NJ. Reilly, Jr,,
Mrs. H. H. BAlemberte, Mrs.
Henry Crommelin, Mrs. George
Wentworth, Mrs. J. F. Dusenbury,
Mrs. J. B. McNeill, Mrs. D. c..
Thompson, Mrs. ]. H. Smithwick,
Mrs. Ira H. Virgin and sister, Mrs.
L. W. Mcdonald of New York, Mrs.
Thomas Johnson, Mrs. John Bullock,
Mrs. H. G. DeSilva, Mrs. E. F.
Bruce, Mrs. o. J. Semmes, Mrs. w.
j. Forbes, Mrs. Sam Pinney, Mrs.
B. S. Hancock, Mrs. Joseph Quina,
Miss Haley, Mrs. ]. A. Wright, Mrs.
NJ. E. Clark, Mrs. Alfred James.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-15
MRS. TOWNSLEY GUEST
OF MRS. KNOWLES.

General and Mrs. C. T. Townsley
have many friends in Pensacola who
will welcome Mrs. Townsley with
much pleasure on her arrival on Fri
day, as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Knowles.
At the time that General Towns
ley was in command at FoIt Barran-
cas- he and his charming wife made
many friends. Until very recently
General Townsley has been stationed
at West Point, but is now in command
of the army post at Charleston, S. c.,
where he was transferred about three
months ago. Mrs. Townsley will
spend the carnival in Pensacola as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Knowles at
Harbourview.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-15
ART EXHIBITION ATTENDED
BY PUPILS AND FRIENDS

Recitation, Syble Wilkinson.
Violin solo, Miss Lille Gibson.
Recitation, Ethel May McNair.
Folk dance, school children.
Thursday, P. Nj.
Vocal trio, Mrs. Binkley, Miss Faith
and Miss Gale Binkley.
Violin solo, Mr.. Max Heinberg.
Vocal solo. Mrs. Edward Forcheim-
er.
Reading, Miss Mae Wilkinson.
Vocal trio, Mrs. Binkley, Misses
Binkley.
Following is the program of We'd
nesday:
Wednesday, P. Nj.
Vocal number, young ladies' trio,
Miss Lulu Thames, Miss Alice Free
man, Miss Lillian Clarke.
Vocal solo, Miss Ada White.
Reading, Miss Sadie Kugleman.
Vocal solo, Mrs. Ernestine Pfeiffer.
Cornet solo, Mr.. Swihart.
Vocal solo, Miss Lulu Thames.
Wednesday, P. NJ.
Selection, San Carlos, orchestra,
Mrs. Sam T. Weimer, Miss Ora Lee
Mcmillan, Miss Lillian L. Jacoby
Miss Cora Mallory.
Opening remarks, Mr.. Ross Rogers
Vocal solo, Mrs. Nita Osborne
Benn.
Violin solo, Miss Lillian Jacoby.
Vocal solo, Miss Mcmillan.
Selection, orchestra.