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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
MAUN UNoPpoSED.
Again Chosen Executive at St. Albans--
License Majority Reduced.

st. Albans, March This city voted
yes" yesterday on the liquor LICENSE
question, the main issue of the annual
March meeting, by q majority of s4.
The yes vote was 536, the no vote 452
The majority for license last year was
1875. John f. Maun was reelected may
or without opposition and other officers
were chosen as follows: City clerk and
treasurer, b. Melvin Hopkins; grand jur-
ors, A. II. George, S. S. Gushing, Roswell
NJ. Austin; auditor, H. w Hatch; trus-
tees of the public library, Elmer Johnson
and N. n. Post
The only contest in the ward elections
was in ward 3, when w. ID. Jarvis, indie
pendent, was elected alderman over A. J..
Thibault, the present incumbent, who
secured the nomination in the Republi-
can caucus, and Joseph l.. Perron, Demo
crat. The complete list of aldermen is a
follows: Ward l. Edward F. Smith; ward
2. F. +. Macarthur; ward 3, w. d. Jar
Wis; ward 4, p. f. Sullivan; ward 5,
A. A. Parmelee; ward 0, Fred A. Walk.
er.
The personnel of the school board, as
the result of the election, will be as fol.
lows: Ward /, Edward l.. Mason; ward
2, James F. Finn; ward 3, Charles A. AL
lard; ward 4, S. s. Watson; ward ),
S. c. Greene; ward 6, D. j. Doheny.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
LARGEST IN HISTORY.
Membership in Congregational Churches
In Vermont.

Chelsea, March John NJ. Comstock,
the statistician of the Vermont Congre.
gational conference, has completed the
figures from the 2l6 churches in the state
for the year 1916 and the summaries will
soon be forwarded to the national year
book. The number of churches remains
the same as last year, the gain of the
Calais church being Offset by the disap-
pearance of the West Rochester church.
The total membership of the churches is
23,l2s, the largest in the history of the
denomination in the state, The net gain
in membership the past year was lao.
There was gain in benevolent contribu-
tions of 81 ,769 over 1915, the total
amount reported last year being $35,797.
Twenty churches reported the receipts
of legacies amounting in all to $23,4l3,
making the invested funds of the
churches now S603,6s6. In home expen-
ditures the total of S254,447 was re-
ported, which was a decrease of $l3,237
from the previous year. A loss of 603
was reported in Sunday school member
ship and loss of SO in young peoples
societies, while gain of 1856 in member
ship was reported in mems and boys
The value of the church
property in the denomination showed a
gain of Sl32,300.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Gianoni March 5.
Mrs. +. j. Cushing of Newport is Wis.
iting al the home of her sister, Mrs. c
H. Willxie of Central street.
| Mrs. G. NJ. Spencer of St Johnsbury
arrived in the city this noon to spend
several days as guests of friends and rel.
atives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Farquharson of
No. Forsyth place are the happy par
ents of an s-pound daughter tArlene
charlottel, born Monday morning, March
I 5.
William Adams and daughter, Miss
Sarah Adams, will return to their home
in Brandon this evening after attend
ing the funeral of Mr.. Adams father in
law, Emory Fl. Clark, this afternoon.
Mrs. Walter Milne, who has been EN-
ployed as a stenographer in Williams
town granite Office during the past year,
will complete her duties there this week.
She will work in the ID. NJ Miles Coal
Co. Office.
Miss Elizabeth Eells, who has been
staying with friends in Barre and Mont
pelier during the past few months, left
this morning for Randolph, where she
will visit for few days, while en- route
to her home in Rochester.
Peter Congo, who has been employed
in an ampunition factory as an inspec-
tor during the past few months in Erie,
Pa, arrived in the city last evening to
visit for few days with friends be-
fore going to his home in Berlin. where
he will remain for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Cutler of Jeffer-
son street left last evening for Boston,
where they will spend the remainder
of the week attending the Boston auto
show. They will join Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
F. Cutler, who went to Boston the first
of the week to attend the automobile
L. H. Loveland, county agent for the
Orange County Farm Bureau association,
was business visitor at F. H. Abbott's
Office to-day, while en- route to Orange,
where Mr.. Loveland will conduct the ex-
tension school which will be held there
during the remainder of the week. Jay
Coryell of Burlington was also a bust
ness visitor at the county agents office,
while en- route to the extension school
in Orange, where he will help to con-
luct the meeting.
The executive committee of the Wash
ngton County Farm Bureau association
held their annual meeting Monday aft |
ernoon, and transacted the usual bust
ness and closed up the affairs of the pres |
mt year. The members of the commit |
zee voted to retain the services of the /
present county agent, f. II. Abbott, for I
another year, his term commencing the
irst of April. The committee brings in
he most satisfactory results of Mr. Alb
,ott's work during the past year, and
'oted TO grant substantial raise in
alary for the ensuing year. The county
gent starts in his new year with bright
r prospects than when he took up the
ask a year ago, as he has the work
veil under way, and has standard set
With which to begin the new second year
right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
DEMOCRATS PLAN
CLOSURE SCHEME
Which They Present to Republican Sena-
tors and Hope to Have Adopted
Within a Short Time.

Washington, d. c., March AFTER a
conference with the president at the
White House to-day, in which Lansing
and McAdoo also participated, the Dem
ocratic senators who were named at the
caucus to confer with the Republicans
on a new closure rule went TO the capitol
and met the Republican leaders and laid
before them plan of medified closure
which the Democrats hope to bring be-
fore the Senate tomorrow.
The White House conference lasted
half an hour and President Wilson told
the senators he was anxious for action
as promptly as possible. He said that
the country was deeply aroused over the
situation and that few senators should
not be allowed to interfere with the well
fare of the country. The Democrats said
later that the prospects were good for
quick action in the Senate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
MORE BRITISH PROGRESS
Northwest of Irles on Ancre Frontier
man Attack Frustrated.

London, March Pushing forward
on both sides of the Ancre river, the
British have gained more ground at
points five and seven miles due west of
Bapaume. East of Bouchavesnes flour
miles north of Peronnel Gen. Haig's
troops raided the German trenches and
broke up, before it started, German
force gathered for an attempt to recover
trenches recently won there by the Brit
ish:
The official report from British head
quarters last night reads;
Last night further progress WAS made
by our troops northwest of Irles and
north of Puisierx au Mont. We raided
the enemy's trenches east of Bouchaves-
mes early this morning Later the enemy
was seen massing for counter attack
on the trenches recently captured from
him in that area and was dispersed by
our fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Mr.. Suitor's Thanks.

Z / herewith desire to thank all union
workers and Others who so nobly stood
BY me in the contest for mayor.
Though defeated. | feel highly honOred
with the showing made, which shows
that with united efforts labor at any
time can make itself felt, and while
wishing labor's candidate whoever he
may bel absolute success next year, J
feel have been personally honored, yet
am proud TO saw that labor in quite a
measure has honored itself.
/ will say at this time that hope the
MAYOR lust elected will give US a good
administration and that the city will
gain thereby Fred W. Suitor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
A Large Majority of Yer.
mont's 16 License Towns
Are Located There
ALL CITIES LICENSE
EXCEPT MONTPELIER
Barre Holds a Unique Posi-
tion on the East
Side

Vermont's west side continues to be
the stronghold of license, as the result OF
yesterdays vote on the local option is
sue, because II of the 10 cities or towns
voting to legalize the sale of liquor are
located on the western slope of the Green
mountains. Although five cities and
towns on the east side voted yes, there
is no certainty that more than two of
them viii have saloons. Barre, which re-
mains in the license column by 1877 ma
jority. an increase of SO over last year,
is the only place in central Vermont
which will have saloons, Middlesex hav-
ing Topped back into the prohibition
column. In fact, it will be from Barre
to Burlington and Winooski between
drinks"
The other east side towns that voted
yesterday to license the sale of liquor
were Jay in Orleans county, Newark in
Caledonia, Canaan in Essex and Somer-
set in Windham. All OF them voted yes
last year except Newark, and by New
ark's vote this year Caledonia drops her
"lily-white" title.
The west side cities and towns voting
for license yesterday were Shoreham
and Vergennes in Addison county, Ben
nington in Bennington county, Burling-
ton, Colchester and Shelburne in Chit
tenden. st. Albans City in Franklin,
and Rutland City, West Rutland, Cas-
tleton and Fair Haven in Rutland coun-
ty. That leaves four prohibition eoun-
ties, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange and
Windsor.
All of the six cities except Montpelier
voted in favor of license; and in Mont.
pelier the no-license majority was con
siderably reduced. However, there was
a slight falling g-off in the number of Ii.
eense towns, there having been % last
year, although not all OF them had open
saloons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
ABSOLUTELY FALSE
The Reports of Alliance Between Ger
many and Colombia.

Washington, d. c., March The Co.
lombian minister, Julio Belancourt
again declared in statement last night
that persistent cable reports of an ALI.
ance between Colombia and Germany
cor any other nation, in order to embroil
herself" in the war, are absolutely
false At the legation it was said cir
culation of the report of German Co
lombisn alliance had tended to arouse a
widespread distrust of Colombia in Lat
in-America.
con the contrary" the statement read,
"the ardent and vehement desire of my
country is to see the end of this unspesk
able tragedy. ] represent a nation of
pacifst leanings to the most eminent de-
gree
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
BANK PRESIDENT AT 81.
Judge James M. Tyler Elected to Posi-
tion at Brattleboro.

Brattleboro, March I'm his SD year,
Judge James NJ. Tyler was yesterday
elected president of the Vermont Nation.
al bank to succeed the late DR.. Henry d.
Holton. Judge Tyler had been vice-pres.
ident. He retired in 1908 from the Yer
mont supreme court bench, on which he
served 81 years.
A. A. Dunklee of South Vernon was
chosen vice president and Edmund r.
Pratt of Brattleboro was made a direc-
tor to succeed DIR. Holton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
PHYSICIAN ARRESTED.
Dr.. E. v. G. Baldwin Accused Under the
Federal Narcotic Act.

Rutland, March 7.-Dr. Edwin V. G.
Baldwin of Fair Haven, a well known
physician and surgeon, was arrested by
Deputy United States Marshal Edward
:. Whitaker yesterday and arraigned
before United States Commissioner
Thomas II. Browne, on a federal indiet
ment charging an ofFense against the
narcotic drug act. Bail OF $1,000 was
furnished.
DR. Baldwin is charged with furnishing
a prescription to Patrick Leonard calling
for 275 grains of morphine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
BRATTLEBoRo VERY DRY.
Majority for No License Was 4o7-To
Hire Expert Engineer.

Brattleboro, March THE largest no
license majority ever recorded in Brat
tleboro, 407, was polled at the town
meeting yesterday, and for the first time
in the towns history the voters decided
to employ an expert highway engineer,
who will be engaged by the selectmen
and who will succeed Road Commissioner
Warren L. Walker.
A light vote was cast throughout
windham county. Every town returned
no license majority except Somerset,
town of p inhabitants, which went
wet. to 2.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
DEMOCRAT ELECTED.
Henry C. Brisin Was Chosen Mayor of
Rutland.

Rutland. March 7.-Rutland declared
for license yesterday by the vote of l,
532 to 949, reducing last years majority
by 1876. Henry c. Brislin, Democrat, de-
feated George C. Underhill for mayor by
a majority of l42. The aldermen elect
ed are George H. Baker, A. w. Billado.
Michael ]. Foley. Patrick II. Hogan, Cleo
ID. Morse and John n. Tuttle. The school
commissioners chosen are Bert A Adams,
George A. Bucklin and Charles II. Lam
don. John b. Dyer, Democrat, beat Ed
ward c. johnson, in a spirited fight for
assessor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
MODIFICATION AGREED ON
In Senate Rules by Joint Conference
Committee from Senate.

Washington, D. c., March 7.-Modifica-
tion of the Senate rules urged by Presi-
dent Wilson to prevent future ilibusters
like the one that killed the armed neu-
trality bill. virtually was agreed upon
last night by a conference committee OF
10 senators. five Democrats and five Re
publicans, named by the party caucuses.
The change proposed would put the
power in the hands of two-thirds Of the
senators present at any time 20 shut oe
debate and prevent dilatory tactics Tie
committee viii meet again to-day. and
Is expected 20 reach a final agreement
on a resolution embodying this PROPOSE
tion, which was approved by the ruie'
committee several months ago hut which
never came up for action at the last scs-
sion.
Leaders champi0ning the change expert
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
FIRE AT HALLOwELL, ME.
Caused $4,000 Loss on Bank Building
Cause Unknown.

Hallowell, Me-, March Fire early
yesterday caused $4,000 damage to the
$4,000 brick block Of the Hallowell Saw
ing institution on Water street. The
fire started in the basement from an un-
known cause.
The drug store of Guy X. White and
the shoe store of George II. Willis were
gutted and it was with great difficulty
that the banking rooms were saved from
the flames The tenants on the second
floor, DIR. II. A. Miliken and the Bonn
bahhook club were slightly damaged by
smoke and water, The loss is covered
by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07

/ the resolution to receive the necessary
caucus endorsement and to be presented
to the Senate as soon as possible for con
| sideration and action. How such pro
posal will be received by the senators
opposed to any modification of the pres
ent procedure which allows unlimited
discussion none of the conference com
mittee knew.
"A majority OF the Senate has lore
favored the Senate resolution considered
favorably by the conference commit ,a
and its approval by both parties in eau
Gus undoubtedly woud pave the way fer
its ultimate adoption. Both party organ
izations, working together, could make
it uncomfortable for any small group OF
senators who might undertake flibus-
ter.
The way was cleared to some extcnt
yesterday for any fight which may come
up over the rules, or over the question
of whether the Senate is operating now
under its old rules or under general par
liamentary law This question is of i'm.
portance because the Senate rules do not
permit, as ordinary parliamentary law
permits, motion for the previous
question" which shuts off debate auto
matically.
Vice President Marshall virtually
served notice on the Senate to-day that
he did not propose to become a party to
any rules fight. He declared in this con-
nection another matter that the consti-
tuition makes it exceedingly plain that
the vice president is a presiding officer,
and that he has nothing to do with the
rules beyond seeing that they are en-.
forced.
The Democratic caucus indicated it's
support of the opinion that rules should
be adopted each session. 1t reelected
Senator Salisbury of Delaware president
pro tempore, although he was elected to
that office last session and ordinarily
would have held over. 1t also reelected
other Senate officers who usually hold
over. Senator Lewis of Illinois was re-
elected Democratic whip.
Senators Reed, Owen, Swanson, Hoke
Smith and Walsh were named by the
caucus to confer with Re
publican committee with view TO an
agreement on a rule to limit debate. The
appointed Senators Lodge,
Ponrose, Brandegee, Cummins and Borah.
Some of the Republicans said that the
president could get the armed neutrality
bill through the Senate in three days
without amending the rules if he would
call special session. They pointed out
that under the present practice by which
a senator cannot rely on quorum calls
10 give him an opportunity to rest, it is
almost impossible for one or two men to
speak for more than day at most,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
EXTRA SESSION
Is EXPECTED NOT
LATER THAN JUNE
Action on Big Supply Measures Will Be
Necessary Even If There Is
Nothing Else.

Washington, d. c., March THE men,
bers OF Congress to-day look for an
extra session to be called not later than
June, as a result of hints said to have
been thrown out by officials close to
President Wilson. Aside from action
on the armed ship bill, the need of an
extra session to pass big supply meas
iIres, which failed last session, is re-
garded by officials as imperative.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
WILSON is PETITIoNED.
BY Rockingham Citizens to Uphold Hon.
or and Dignity of Nation.

Bellows Falls, March In the larg-
est attended town meeting held here in
recent years a resolution pledging the
support of the people OF the town TO
President Wilson in any effort he may
undertake 70 uphold the honor and dig
nifty Of the United States was adopted.
II urged greater military preparedness
for the defense Of the republic A copy
Of the resolution was transmitted by
wire to the president last night-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
FIRE STARTED IN BASEMENT.
And Worked to the Top of Three-Story
Building in Manchester.

Manchester, n. H., March IA three
story wooden building, filled with tene-
ments and stores, from 32 to A Church
street, was damaged $4,000 by fire last
night. The fire was first seen in base
ment near the restaurant OF Emil Pa
quette, and worked the entire length of
the block and nearly to the roof before
it was subdued. The building is owned
by Solomon Sullivan, Laurent Roy and
Mrs. Julia Shea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
LODGE CANNOT PRESIDE.
Over Nahant Town Meeting Because De.
tained in Washington.

Nahant, Mass. March Senator Hen
~ Cabot Lodge, who for "a years has
presided at the annual town meetings
here, will be unable to attend this years
meeting on March IL because of his Off
cial duties at Washington. II was an
nounced to-day. He will. however, be
candidate for reelection to the unpaid
board of trustees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
MANHoLE COVERS FLEW.
And Three Persons Were Injured in Bos.
ton Explosion.

Boston, March Three persons were
injured late yesterday when gas ex-
plosions at the corner of State and De
vonshire streets in the heart Of the fnau-
cial district, sent manhole covers flying
through the air. An unidentified mes
senger boy. Richard c. King, a traffic
officer, and Wayland Dorothy, an attor-
ney, received minor injuries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
UNWRITTEN WILL FILED.
Old Legal Document Put on Record at
Auburn, Me.

Auburn, Me-, March 7.--An unwritten
win of Albert L. Murch of Lewiston,
which was filed for probate yesterday, is
believed to be the first OF the kind ever
filed in this county.
Mr.. Murch spoke the words leaving
his entire estate, estimated at $4,000,
to his wife. on Feb. IL, two days before
his death, his nurse and two Others be-
ing the witnesses. The witnesses reduced
it to writing before Lewiston attor
ney, two days after Mr.. Murch's death.
At the time of making the will Mr..
Murch was too i'll to write his name.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
BY TEN MAJORITY.
DR.. ]. Holmes Jackson Was Elected
Mayor of Burlington

Burlington, March by majority
of ten votes out of 1922 cast for the two
candidates, DIR. j. Holmes Jackson, DEM
ocrat, was elected mayor OF Burlington
yesterday over Mayor Albert S. Drew,
Republican. The city voted for license
by majority OF 29l, which is 80 greater
than last year. Druggist license was
defeated by majority of 2s7, and medi-
cal inspection in the public schools viii
be continued, the majority being 1883.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
RUSSIAN CRUISER DAMAGED.
Struck a Mine in Gulf of Finland, Says
German Report.

Berlin, March (by wireless to Tuck
erton), March THE Russian armed
cruiser Ryurik struck mine in the Gulf
of Finland and was badly damaged, ac-
cording to reports from Stockholm, says
an Overseas agency announcement.
The news of the disaster TO the Ryu-
rick was received in Sweden despite the
naval censorship, the agency's Stock
holm advices state. The warship shortly
after docked at Cronstadt on the Gulf
of Finland, il is added.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
pEPoRTED BECAUSE INSANE.
William Hibbard Is Returned to Canada
as Undesirable.

st. Albans. March 7.-Immigrant In
spector J. r. johnson took to Canada
Yesterday and turned over to the Do
minion authorities William Hibbard, who
was arrested and brought to this city
last October by Deputy Sheriff II. H.
Rest Of Enosburg Falls. The man, who
is insane, was dePorted as an undesir-
able citizen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
FRENCH SKATER ENEMY.
Both Men and Breastworks Are Scat
tered.

Paris, March THE French official
statement last night was as follows;
Between the Oise and the Avre our
fire shattered German organizations
northwest of Moulin -Toutvent and
demolished casemates and shelters north
of Autreches On the right bank of the
Meuse violent artillery actions took
place along the entire front of Les
Chambrettes- Bezonvaux.'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
GERMAN SUBMARINES
REPORT DESTROY
ING 100000 TONNAGE
Boats Returning Between March 1 and
Claim That, According to Berlin
Government.

Berlin, via wireless, March 7--German
submarines returning between March |
and 3 from their operations made re-
ports indicating the sinking Of vessels
with an aggregate tonnage Of 100000,
according to the Overseas News agency.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Riu1i Thanks Friends.

Editor, Times: Through the columns Of
your paper / wish to thank friends and
voters in ward 5 for their efforts and
votes at the polls. and to wish my sue
cessful competitor a successful two years
as the wards representative in the city
:. h R.zzi.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
NO ACTION LIKELY
AGAINST AUSTRIA
IN SUBMARINE CASE
Attitude of Vienna Government Thought
to Be Conciliatory and Chances for
Violating American Rights
Is Not Very Great.

Washington, d. c., March Tt ap-
peared probable to- day that the United
States will not press the issue created
by Austria's notification that she adheres
to Germany's principles of submarine
warfare, inasmuch as the communication
has q conciliatory tone and points out
that since the Austrian submarines oper-
ate only in the Adriatic and Mediter-
ranean the chance Of their actually vio-
lating American rights is not very great.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Worked Both WAYS

Edward had developed an interest in
family trees.
Father" he said, have We any poor
None that ! know
well, have We any rich onesf"
None that know us."-Exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Missed a Chance to Vote.

st. Johnsbury, March IA slight ILL.,
ness yesterday prevented Isaac w. AL
drich of West Burke from going to the
polls. Mr.. Aldrich will be l03 years old
next May and this is the first year in
has not been able to vote at town meet
ing day.