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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
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my people, as will not be response
BILE for any debts they may create.
CHAS. n. REED.
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was held from the Methodist church
Sunday afternoon and was largely
attended. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. C. A. Quinn and interment
was in the Emmett cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
NOT READY FOR WAR.
Charles E. Hughes Sounds New Note of
Warning.

New York, March 2l.-With a warning
that the United States is unprepared for
war with any first class power, a COM
mittoe of the Union League club headed
by Robert Bacon, former amba ssador to
France, and including in its membership
many men of prominence. presented at
a special meeting last night report call
ing upon the country to get ready for
action. Charles Z. Hughes presided.
''lf we 60 to war with Germany" said
the report, "our only real protection will
be the ships of the French and British
navies and our own navy, which is under
manned
'We have no coast defense which could
prevent the landing Of troops in our
shores.
"Our regular organizations lack many
things which are vitally essential in
modern war. We lack machine guns of
all types. We lack grenades and bombs.
We are without trench mortars of the
type in Europe. We are without various
kinds Of field signal apparatus We are
short of modern field wireless. We are
without any of the modern types Of
heavy mobile artillery, such as is in
general use in Europe.
I'VE are short of reserve rifles and all
field artillery. We have not field gun
for volunteers. Our supplies OF reserve
ammunition are ridiculously smallS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
RUSSIA is IN EARNEST
Declared Baron Rosen, Former Ahbassa.
sador to United States.

Petrograd. March 90, 600 p. m. via
London, March 2l, l2:l5 a. m.-"Never
since | have been in the service of the
country has the government been com.
posed, a. at present of men constituting
the flower of the nation-the greatest
and most distinguished men in every re-
spect."
This is the estimate of the new Rus
sian government as expressed to the AS
sociated Press by Baron Rosen, the
former Russian ambassador to the
United States. One of the greatest ben
efits accruing. so far as other nations,
particularly the allies, are concerned, in
the opinion of Baron Rosen, is the
sweeping away of the element of doubt
concerning Russia's earnestness in the
prosecution of the war.
1t will be realized now, as never be-
fore, that Russia is not nominally, but
is actually, fighting for freedom"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21

The presidents decision to call Con-
eress earlier than the date fixed for the
extra session was announced early to-
day. The presidents mind was finally
made up as a result of yesterdays cab
met meeting, at which practically unani-
NOUS opinion was expressed that while
preparations to put the country in full
state of armed neutrality were going
forward, Congress, which alone has the
war making power, should be summoned
The president chose April because he
thought it would be impossible for all
the members of Congress to reach Wash
ington earlier. In his address at the
opening of the extra session the president
will recite the overt acts committed
against the United States by Germany
and bly, will also discuss universal
military training.
Congress is then expected to pass
resolution declaring that a state of war
has existed between the United States
and Germany for some time. Such
resolution in itself will not be deelara
ton of war in technical sense, although
in practice it will amount to the same
thing.
As a consequence, the United States
will take further steps to protect her in
terests on the high seas and elsewhere
against the war-like acts of Germany,
and whether an actual state Of war
comes to exist in its full sense will de
pend upon the future acts of the impe
rial German government.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
State Officials Are Working
in Conjunction With Fed
eral Government
GOV. GRAHAM HAD
CONFERENCE TO-DAY
He May Ask Legislature for
Appropriation of Emer--
gency Amount ~

That the officials of Yer s. d are act
ing in conjunction with ) eral officials
to prepare for the nat lal defense in
case of war with Germany was shown
when Gov. Graham held a conference at
the executive chamber in the State House
to-day with the House military commit
tee concerning the militia draft bill and
a bill to appropriate money for the equip
ment of the Vermont National Guard
The federal government has no provision
for the latter work effective until July |
and Gov. Graham thinks it desirable that
the state of Vermont take up the mat
ter at once, with the understanding that
the federal government is to repay later.
This would be along the policy during
the Spanish American war. The mill
tary committee will hold another meet
ing this evening to consider the meas
ures.
1t has been intimated that Gov. Gra-
ham will go before the legislature within
a short time and ask for an emergency
war appropriation. The amount to be
asked is still in doubt, but it is possible
that something like a quarter of mil
lion might be the figures. In this con-
nection it might be noted that Massa-
has set aside 81 100000 already.
Announcement was made in both the
Senate and House this forenoon that
state of war with Germany already ex-
lists There was a ripple of applause in
the House when the announcement was
made.
Gov. Graham had long conference
with Adjt. Gen. Tillotson,
State Treasurer Walter Scott, Auditor
Benjamin Gates and the eharmen of the
Senate and House finance committees,
Senator Proctor of Proctor and Mr..
Smith of st. Albans, respectively. More
cautious expenditures are said to have
been under consideration in view of the
of war
Confidential and minute instructions
the exact steps to be taken
when the mobilization OF the National
suard is called for are believed TO have
been received from the war department
by Gen. Tillotson some days ago. If
all should be issued for volunteers such
troops would probably include
he National Guard increase Col. Ira L.
Reeves, president of Norwich university,
$ said to be slated for the command of
he first additional regiment which might
,e raised, while if a third regiment is
allied for it may be commanded by
veil known officer of the regular army
low on duty in the state
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
BARRE LAYS PLANS
FOR CONDUCTING
MILITARY CENSUS
Appropriation of $500 Made for Carrying
Out the Work Ordered by Gov. Gra-
ham-City Hits Snag on
Health officer Appoint

Measures for financing the military
census of Barre we're adopted at special
meetings of the city council Monday and
Tuesday evenings, and at another ses-
sion extraordinary tonight Howard t.
Sands of Boston. general manager for the
Tenney company and the city fathers
win met in conference to resume the
street railway negotiations where they
were left off a year ago. Plans for spe-
cial meetings Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday evenings have not been completed.
When the council got together Monday it
was to authorize the purchase of an al-
tomobile truck for the water department,
and to invest the assessors with power
to incur expense in making the military
canvass.
1t is stipulated that the auto truck is
to be purchased from the Perry Auto Co.
at price not TO exceed $3.50. The cen
sus measure was further strengthened
last night when the council, in adopting
the budget resolution presented week
previous. added thereto an amendment
providing for the appropriation of 1900
for the assessors. II is expected that the
cost of the census will exceed that figure
At the meeting tonight unfinished bust
ness is to he transacted after Mr.. Sands
has had his say.
Apparently the council. In confirming
the nomination of DR.. J. A. Wark as
health officer. has struck a snag. DIR.
Wark's confirmation was made last week
after il had been decided to merge the
,flices of city physician and health Off
,er. II transpired that DIT. J. w. Stew
lrt. who received his appointment from
he state board Of health. began a three 1
rear term in 1916. Acting on the sug-
-estion Of Mayor Glysson. the city clerk /
yrote the secretary Of the state hoard, /
Dr.. c. F. Dalton Of Burlington. outlining |
he merger plan. Il was stated that Dr. /
fContinued on second page.l
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
CONGRESS SUMMONED
APRIL 2 TOTAKE ACTION
ON WAR WITH GERMANY
GERMANS WORKING
A NEW PEACE MOVE
TROUGH NEUTRALS
Secret Emissaries Are Said to Have Wis
ited Holland and Switzerland-Revo
luton Put New Aspect on
the War.

London, March 2l.--A despatch to The
Times from The Hague asserts that a
new German peace move is afoot. 1t
says that prominent Germans recently
visited Holland and Switzerland under
instructions to ascertain the present at
titude of Great Britain toward the pos
sible cessation Of hostilities. The COM
missioner sent to Switzerland is said to
be leading German business man and
one of the emissaries to Holland was
high official in the German war service
The latter, disclaiming authority to
speak for the German government. is
quoted as saying that the Russian revo.
luton changed the situation entirely.
The correspondent says that although the
claimed they were not
on behalf of their government,
their journey would have been impossible
under the existing passport regulations
without the connivance of Berlin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21

MRS. THOMAS J. BLANN
Died To-day After Being I'll for Several
Days-Funeral to Be Held Friday.

The death OF Mrs. Thomas J. Blann,
sr., of l3S South Main street occurred at
2 o'clock this morning, the end following
an illness of several days duration. Yes
terday she was removed to the City hos
pital and an operation was performed.
Mrs. Blann leaves her husband and five
children, Thomas J. Blann and Mrs. John
G. Booth of Barre Louis B. Blann OF
Lewiston, Mont. Mrs. Roy Blanchard of
South Barre, and Mrs. Peter Reid OF this
city. Two sisters in Aberdeen, Scotland
and sister in Glasgow, Scotland, also
survive
Isabella Mari Petrie was born in Aber-
deem April 27, 1860. Her marriage to Alr.
Blann took place in Scotland in 1888.
Thirteen years ago the family came to
America and Mrs. Blann had been a resi-
dent of this city for the past l3 years.
The deceased was a woman of fine quail
ties and her death has brought sorrow
to many friends.
Funeral services will be held at the
house Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. J. w. Barnett, pastor of the Con-
church, will be the officiating
clergyman. The body will be placed in
the vault at Elmwood and interment lat
er will be made in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
BRITISH SEIZE IA TOWNS.
Considerable Progress Reported to Have
Been Made Tuesday.

London, March 2l.--The official report
from British headquarters in France last
night reads as follows:
despite the less favorable weather
we made considerable progress again to.
day along the greater part of the front
OF our advance south of Arras and IL
more villages have been cleared of the
enemy.
Our troops have now passed the gem
eral line of Canizy, Estree en- Chaussee,
Nurlu. Velu and st. Legcr.
"Our machine gun fire drove off an
enemy attempt to counter attack south
of Arras. We successfully raided last
night northeast Of Neuville-St. Vaast
and brought back few prisoners.
Bombs were dropped yesterday by
our airplanes with good result on an
important enemy ammunition depot. In
the air fights one German machine was
brought down in flames; two Others were
driven down, completely out of control.
Three of our airplanes are missing, two
OF which are known to have been brought
down by hostile anti-craft guns"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
PARIS ADMITS HEAVY
LOSSES SUSTAINED
French Made Rapid Prog
ress in Pursuit of Ger
mans and Occupied Eleven
Villages, Most of Them on
the Main Road to Laon.
British Approach St.
Quentin from the North
Although Further Distant

Paris, March 2l-Rapfd progress is be
ing made by the French in the pursuit
of the retreating Germans, the war of
fee announced this afternoon Important
gains were made on both sides of the
Laon Road, IL villages being captured
After severe fight in which heavy
losses were sustained, the French carried
Savriennois castle and the village of
Jussy. about nine miles south of st.
Quentin.
A German surprise attack in Cham
payne was repulsed.
The French war Office announced last
night the occupation of Tergnier, an inn
portant railroad junction ON the line be-
tween Amiens and Rheims. The state
ment reads as follows;
From the Somme to the Aisne our
troops while making new progress oc-
cupied the reconquercd zone.
North of the Soiume our cavalry
pushed forward as far as the outskirts
Of Rovpy. about seven kilometers from
st. Quentin, where they gave chase to
German cavalry patrols.
Northeast OF Chauny our infantry
occupied Iergier today and crossed
the canal Of St Qnsntin. Several live
ly skirnishes with enemy detachments
ended to our advantage.
In the course of this pursuit extend
ing over several days we have suffered
quite insignificant losses on the entire
front Everywhere in our advance we
have been able to observe proven van
dalism and systematic destruction car
ried out by the enemy which for the
greater part was Of no military value.
This afternoon our aviators reported
that the historic ruins of Coucy- LIE.
Chauteau have been destroyed by an ex-
plosion.
"Evacuating Noyon the enemy car
ried off by force 80 young girls from 10
10 2j years of age"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
CHAPLAIN VOLUNTEERS
AT NAVAL STATION

Shortly after formal announce
ment was made in the Vermont
Senate to-day that a state of war
exists between the United States
and Germany. Chaplain Rev. G.. L.
Wells of the Senate applied TO the
naval recruiting station in Mont
pelier and informed Chief Master
at Arms c. Mitchell that he would
like to volunteer for any depart
ment of the United States naval
service that he Is fitted for. no
matter how humble the position.
Rev. Mr.. Wells thought there
might he no chance for him to en-
list in his particular calling and,
being anxious TO serve his country.
he volunteered for any work. Chief
Master-at Arms Mitchell was much
impressed by the mans show Of
patriotism and be viii At once take
up the matter with the naval Office
in Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
GEORGE r. SANBORN DEAD.
Resident of King Street Had Been in
Failing Health Long Time.

George X. Sanborn passed away at his
home, Is King street, Tuesday afternoon
at $50 o'clock. He had been in failing
health for long time and during the
past six months his condition was criti-
cal at times. Mr.. Sanborn was a Barre
granitecutter and had resided in this
city for the past 81 years. He leaves
his wife and two sons, Edmund Sanborn
OF Quebec City, Que, a we'll known vio-
linist, and George Frederic Sanborn, who
attends the city schools. The deceased
was born in Knowlton, P O.. July 4,
1865. Here in Barre he belonged to the
Episcopal church and was member of
Barre lodge n E. 0. P.
Prayer service will be held at the San
born home this evening at o'clock.
Rev. w j. NJ. Beattie, rector of the
Church of the Good Shepherd, will be
the officiating clergyman Tomorrow
morning at T:20 o'clock the body viii
be taken over the Montpelier & Wells
River railroad to Knowlton for inter
ment. Omit flowers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
DEATH AT wFBSTERvILLE.
Mrs. Frank GannSucco Died of Heart
Trouble

Mrs. Frank Gannsucco died at her home
in Webstervile last night at Los o'clock
OF heart trouble, which developed about
two weeks ago following three weeks
illness with rheumatic fever.
Mrs. Gannsucco. who had reached the
age of 90 years, was born in Italy, but
came to this country Is years ago and
was married in Websterville twelve and
one half years ago TO Mr.. Gannsucco.
She has lived in Websterville since her
marriage.
Besides her husband and five step
children, she is survived by one sister in
New York and another in Italy, and four
brothers. one in Paris, one in California,
one in Waterbury and one in Italy.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning in st. Sylvester's church, Gran
iteville, with burial in the Catholic ceme-
terry in Barre. Mr.. Gannsucco is a mem
Der of Court Rob Roy of Graniteville,
and members of that order will attend
the service in body.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
WILL CONSIDER GRAVE
QUESTIONS, SAYS WILSON
In His Message the President Does
Not State Specifically That State of
War Exists But Leaves the Cues
tion For Discussion And For Action
By Congress

Washington c.. March 21Presden Wilson to-day called
Congress session April to take action the state OF
war which admittedly exists between the United States and Ger
many.
Congress probably will be asked declare that state of
recent date when German submarines be-
gan conducting wae operations against American
commerce.
In his proclamation calling Congress together Pres Wilson
purpose of receiving communication from
him concerning grave questions of national policy. The
proclamation specifically that the president
sders state but leaves the question for discussion
in his address and for action by Congress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21

while Senator Bigelow, its sponsor, fa-
vored. Senator Foote asked for the yeas
and nays, Senator Hawley opposed the
original bill rs being unjust, discrimi-
natory and not granting equal suffrage.
Senator Villas took issue with the latter
speaker and said that vote against the
bill under discussion meant a vote
against woman suffrage. He conceded
that probably majority of the women
in the state are opposed to equal suf-
frage but he argued that those who do
desire to vote should have that right
The amendment was then rejected by a
vote of IL TO IL, and the bill was or
dered to third reading by vote of
10 to TO-.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
MANY QUESTIONS ASKED
By Those Taking Military Census in
Barre.

Mobilization of canvassers for the
military census in Barre was effected
without incident this morning and to-day
ii men were busy securing names and
asking questions. The eanvassers re-
ceived their instructions from the asses
sor's office at city hall and were equipped
with blanks before starting out. The
city council, after authorizing the as
sessing board to engage assistants for
the military census, has decreed that the
canvassers shall receive $3.50 per day
for eight hours and the per diem rate
for over time. Thus far $500 has been
appropriated for the extra work and
more will be needed. Each town has been
requested to make returns on its census
by April /, but locally it appears that
two weeks will be necessary TO complete
the canvass.
Here are some of the questions that
all men between the ages of Is and As
will be asked: NameH Occupation? Age,
height and weight? Name of serious
physical defect, if any? Married, single,
or a widower? How many persons are
dependent upon you? Are you a citizen
of the United States and if not have you
applied for first naturalization papers!
What nationality? Any military train
ing. if SO how much! Can you ride
horseback Can you handle and care for
4 team? Drive an auto? Ride a motor
,ycle! Use the telegraph Operate a
xirelessf Operate a flying machine!
Here are the questioners, as they have
been assigned TO the various wards:
Ward |. w. H. Messer, Angelo Bottiggi
ward 2, Murray A. Love, Earl Smith;
ward 3, Loren ]. Bell, John McCourtie;
ward 1, Peter Thorn, John A. Frontini;
ward 5. Tony Rossi and Clarence Foley;
ward 6. James Patterson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
NJ. F.. CONFERENCE
GOES TO NEWPORT
Session Changed from Waterbury Be-
cause of Infantile Paralysis at the
Latter Place

st. Albans, March 2l.-It has been de-
cided to hold the annual session of the
Vermont Methodist conference at New
port from April Is to April "a, the change
having been made because of the out
break of infantile paralysis at Water
bury, where the session was scheduled to
be held. The change was made on the
recommendation of the state board of
health. Newport had the conference Ave
years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
MEMBERSHIP GROWS.
Montpelier Choral Society Gets Many
from Barre.

The registration of the Montpelier
Choral society has already exceeded last
years membership, there being now 226
members las against 2l2 for last year)
of which there are IS from outside Mont
pelier. The majority of the latter are
from Barre; but there are some from
Plainfeld, East Montpelier, Brookfeld.
Graniteville and Randolph.
During the intermission at last night =
rehearsal w. J. Fisher OF Montpelier
sang. Somewhere" by Tate. Mr.. Fish
er's excellent tenor voice was heard at
its best in this number.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
FRENCH BATTLESHIP
WAS TORPEDOED IN
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Berlin Wireless Report Says That the
Vessel CapsiZed As Minutes After
Being Hit--She Was of the
Danton Class

Berlin, March 2l tby wireless to Say
Vile. A French battleship of the Dan
ton class was sunk by German sub
marine in the Mediterranean Monday, the
admiralty announced yesterday. The
admiralty statement read;
"A German submarine commander by
Lieutenant Captain Moraht, on March
10 in the Mediterranean, sank large
French battleship of the Danton class,
protected by destroyers.
"The battleship was running zig g-zag
course. Immediately after being hit she
listed heavily and capsized As minutes
later"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
ADMIT THEY TRIED
TO ACT AS SPIES
FOR GERMANY
Two Men Pleaded Guilty to Engaging in
Military Enterprise in the United
States and Will Be SEN
tenoed Thursday.

New York, March 2l.-Albert o. San
ger and Chhares n. Wunnenberg, in
dicted as members of the Central Powers
War Film Exchange for engaging in mill
enterprises and sending spies to England
to get information for the German mill
tary authorities to-day pleaded guilty.
They will be sentenced to morrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
RUSSIANS CROSS
PERSIAN FRONTIER
TO LAND OF TURK
Driving Southwestward from Sakkiz,
They Are Now on Mesopotamian
Territory, According to Pet
rogrsd Announcement,
rograd Announcement.

Petrograd, via London, March 2l.--
Russian troops driving southwestward
from Sakkiz. Persia, have crossed the
Mesopotamian frontier into Turkish ter
ritory. the war Office announced to-day.
The Turks are still in retreat in the
district southwest of Kermanshah, the
statement says.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21

Warships of the Danton class displace
ls,02s tons. The complement consists of
6Sl officers and men. There are five
battleships of the Danton class. in addi-
ton to the named ship, the others being
the Miraheau, the Diderot, the Condor
Get, the Vergniaud and the Voltaire. All
except the Vergniaud were completed in
1909 she having been finished in 1910.
Ships of the class have length of 4Sl
feet, beam of 81 feet and draft 27.5 feet.
Their armament consists of four l2-inch
guns, ten three Founders and two torpedo
tubes, submerged They average about
1875 knots in speed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-21
NICHOLAS ORDERED
HELD AS PRISONER
Deposed Prisoner and His Consort to Be
Deprived of Liberty and Brought
Back from Crimea.

London, March 2I.-The Russian gov
ernment has ordered that the depOsed
emperor and his consOrt shall be regard
ed as being deprived of their liberty and
that they shall be brought to Tsarskoe-
Selo. Reuters Petrograd correspondent
telegraphs.