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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
And Mrs. John L. DeSaulles
Then Shot Her Hus-
band Last Night
CHARGED TODAY
WITH MURDER
The Victim Was a Famous
Football Player at
Yale

New York, Aug. 4.-Repeated differ
ences over the custody of their son, foui
and one-half years old, whom the mother
wished to take with her on visit to hel
home in Chile, were assigned as the cause
for the murder last night Of John Longer
DeSaulles by his divorced wife, Mrs. Bi.
anca DeSaulles. Mrs. DeSaulles spent
last night in jail at Mineola, l.. l., where
she was taken after a hearing resulting
in her being charged with first degree
murder.
Mrs. DeSaulles fired four shots from a
large calibre revolver into Mr.. DeSaulles'
back. He died half an hour later in the
Mineola hospital. The shooting was the
result of quarrel over the custody of
their four-year- r-old son. Under the di.
vorce decree the child was to spend al
ternate months with his father and
mother.
The boy was taken yesterday to his
fathers home for his usual months visit.
A family party in honor of his visit was
in progress when Mrs. DeSaulles drove
up in motor about 10 o'clock. Going
up to the veranda of the house she
asked Mr.. DeSaulles to let her take the
boy back with her. He told her he
could not consent.
Mrs. DeSaules insisted, but her for.
mer husband was firm in his refusal.
Then there is but one thing left to
do," Mrs. De Sau,les cried.
Before she could be restrained she
drew a revolver from her handbag and
fired at Mr. DeSaulles as he had turned
to enter the house, thinking she was
to leave. She fired four shots
in rapid succession. Physicians were
and the mortally wounded
man was removed to the hospital
Mrs. De Saulles was taken into Gus
tody Immediately and was arraigned be-
fore Justice Walter R. Jones at Hemp
stead, charged with murder.
A referee who heard the divorce pro-
,eedings instituted by Mrs. DeSaulles,
recommended last December that she be |
granted decree.
Mr.. De Saulles, famous Yale quarter.
pack and one time captain of the Blue
eleven, met his wife, who is a niece of |
/ former president of Chile, when he
vent to that country in 1910 to pro-
note railroad enterprises for the South
American Concessions company which
'uilt the trans-Andean railroad.
He net his wife at her mothers home
lear Valparaiso after. her return from a
ong stay in Europe. They were married
n Paris in 1911.
Mr.. DeSaulles organized the Woodrow
wilson College Mems league in 1912 and
he following year was appointed min
ster to Uruguay. He sent his resigna~
ion to the state department on June,
, l9l4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
MANY CLAIM EXEMPTION.
It Will Be Necessary to Examine Several
Groups in Caledonia County.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. 4.-The local reg
istration board, r. f. Hooper, of Hard
wick, A. f. Little and Dr. E. H. Ross,
with DR.. Frank E. Farmer assisting,
completed last night the examination of
the men called to fill Caledonia county's
quota of 20.
Nineteen of the first 90 were sum
moned and nine passed the physical ex-
animation. One was unable to be pres
ent because of illness.
Yesterday only IA of the second 20
appeared. Thirteen passed the physical
examination and of the six absent, three
were out of town, two were i'll and one
has disappeared His name will be sent
to the adjutant general.
So many claims for exemption were
presented that they have not yet been
acted upon. 1t will be necessary to
summon probably as many more as have
been examined to secure the 20 men re-
quired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
BARRE GOLF PLAYER
IN STATE FINALS
William Johnston of Barre Golf Club
Meets Everett I. Soule of Burling-
ton for the Vermont State
Championship.

Burlington, Aug 4.-Everett l. Soule
of the Waubanakee club of this city and
William Johnston of Barre are the final
lists in the 18th annual tournament of
the Vermont Golf association, who will
play SO holes of golf to-day at the Wau-
banakee links to decide the title to the
state championship. The record of each
player in this tournament follows:
Soules score in the qualifying round
was 81. In the first round he beat
Hutchinson of Barre, and z; second
round, Dunn, Rutland, and 3; semi
finals, Maynard, Wsubanakee, and a.
Johnston qualified with an So; beat
Spaulding, Waubanakee, in the first
round, and 3; Morse, Rutland, and
8; and G. H. Fraser, Meadow Brook, 3
and 2, in the semi-fnals. Eighteen holes
of the final match were played this
morning and the match will be completed
this afternoon.
The other fnalists who will play to-
day are as follows; Losing eight of the
first, sixteen: Hutchinson, Barre, and
Spaulding, Waubanakee. Second six
teen, winning eight, Leslie, Montpelier,
and Englesby, Waubanakee. Losing
eight, Lamb, Waubanakee, and McMil-
Ian, Barre.
In the finals for the third sixteen,
which were played yesterday afternoon,
Joseph Fraser, Meadow Brook, beat A.
Milne, Barre, up and 2 to play. r.
Meadow Brook, beat A. G. Man
sur, Waubanakee, up and 4 to play, in
the finals for the losing four of the third
sixteen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
ANGELO G. C0MOLLI
Had Been in Barre Granite Industry
Quarter of a Century.

Angelo G. Comolli, a well known gran
ite manufacturer of Barre and for many
years a prominent figure in the Italian
colony of this city, passed away at his
home, IA Comolli street, this morning at
2 o'clock. Mr.. Comolli had been in de-
clining health since Christmas, although
he was able to be. about the house until
three weeks ago. He leaves his wife,
who was Miss Josephine Bianchi, to
whom he was married in Italy % years
ago, and five children, Amanda Comolli,
Adolfo Comolli, Miss Gladys Comolli and
Ugo and Rigo Comolli. Surviving also is
a sister, Mrs. Carolina Olgiati.
Mr. Comolli was born Oct 10, 1862, be-
ing a native of Brenno Useria, Italy, a
region which has furnished many of the
most skilled granite workers in the Barre
district. As a young man he learned the
granite cutters trade in his native eoun-
try and came to America around 81 years
ago, settling in Cleveland, o., where he
was employed for a time. In 1892 he
came to Barre and established himself in
the manufacturing business. His early
venture was a success and marked him
as one of the outstanding figures in the
granite industry of Barre. From time to
time changes were made in the concern
which he founded, but he retained a con-
trolling interest and the present firm of
Jomolli & Co. occupies modern plant in
he Smith meadow at North Barre.
The deceased was an active member of
he Barre Granite Manufacturer asso-
,iation and belonged to Granite City |
amp, Modern Woodmen. His integrity /
md high regard for conscientious work
nanship in the business which he found
d won for him the confidence and es-
eem of many people.
The funeral will be held from the
iouse Sunday afternoon at o'clock and
nterment viii be made in the family lot
n the Catholic cemetery on Beckley
treet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
DELIBERATE MURDER
BY THE GERMANS
Thirty Eight Members of the Belgian
Prince Crew, Were Victims of
Prussian Cruelty.

A British port, Aug 4.-Thirty.eighi
members of the crew of the steamship
Belgian Prince were drowned in a most
deliberate manner by the German sub
marine which sank her, according TO the
account given by survivors of that Brit
ish vessel who have reached British
shores. The chief engineer of the steam
er gave the following narrative of his ex-
periences:
About s o'clock on Tuesday evening,
when we were 200 miles off land, l saw
the wake of an approaching torpedo.
The vessel gave lurch as she was hit
and / was thrown to the deck among the
debris. The vessel listed heavily and all
of us took to the boats.
"The submarine approached and shelled
the vessel and then ordered the small
boats alongside the submarine. The
skipper was summoned and taken inside.
The Others were mustered on the deck of
the submarine
"The Germans removed the life belts
and the outer clothing of all except eight
of us, smashed the life boats with axes,
and then re-entered the submarine and
closed the matches, leaving us on deck.
The submarine went about two miles
and then submerged.
Il had life belt. Near me was an
apprentice boy of l6, shouting for help.
| went to him and held him up until mid
night, but he became unconscious and
died of exposure. AT daylight / saw the
Belgian Prince afoat. / was picked up
after IL hours in the water by patrol
boat"
The second engineer, who also was a
survivor, succeeded in reaching the Bel
yian Prince before she blew up. The
Germans came on board and looted her,
lie reported. He was in hiding, but
inally jumped into the sea and kept
float on the wreckage.
The only other known survivor is too
II in hospital to tell his story.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
i,77s FIRES IN VERMONT
During the Year 1916, According to In
surance Department Report.

The report Of the state insurance de
partment for the year 1915 has Just beer
issued This report contains statistica
statements regarding insurance writer
and insurance companies authorized /,
do business in the state in 1915. Their,
are also included records of fires In Yer
mont as shown in the reports made by
insurance companies to the department
These reports indicate that in 1916 ther,
were 1853 fires in the state that resulted
in a total loss and there were 770 that
resulted in partial loss. The most fire..
quent cause of fire was lightning, 5l4
fires having been caused thereby. OF the
,223 fires reported, the cause of 1850 was
unknown.
There was written in the state during
the year 1916 fire insurance to the
amount of over $ll6,50000O, for which
there was received in premiums by the
companies $l,6s6, ,303.l9. The companies
paid losses of over half a million dollars,
in exact figures, $6s7 $3.50.
The figures relating TO fire insurance
show that there were 1850 policies is
sued during the year in Vermont for an
amount which totalled slightly over Sll,-
100000. The premiums paid in Vermont
to life insurance companies during the
year 1916 were approximately 100000
and the claims paid in Vermont by life
insurance companies were approximately
ST 100000.
Fidelity and casualty companies re-
ceived in premiums from business in Ver-
mont during the year 1851 ,525 and paid
on Vermont business claims amounting
to S237 ,9s4. OF this business done by
casualty companies it is interesting to
note that there was received on account
of workmen's compensation insurance
$3.50 66l, and there was paid on losses
in this class of business $S5,857. These
figures are in marked contrast to the
year preceding, for in 1915 there were
received premiums amounting to but
sl07 ,203 and the losses paid in that year
on this class of business amounted to
only $l5,53T This marked increase in
premiums received and losses paid was
due in part to the fact that the work
mems compensation law did not become
effective until the middle of 1915.
The various fraternal, beneficiary as
sociations had in force in Vermont on
the last day of December, ls,l07 policies
Of certificates of insurance for total
amount of about s20,250,0O0. There were
issued by these companies during the
year 1855 policies or certificates for an
amount slightly over 100000. OF par
ocular interest are the statistics relat-
ng to business done by Vermont insur-
lnce companies which show that the va
.ious fire insurance companies OF the
tate had in force on Dec. 81, 1915, al
most Sl40,000,oO0 of insurance. The one
rermont.life insurance company, the Ma
ional Life of Montpelier, had in force on
Dec. 81, 1915, ll3,lg4 policies or slightly
ver $22s, 900, 900 OF insurance. There
vas received by the fidelity and casualty
ompanies of Vermont s5l,720 in pre-
niums during the year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
INCREASED ROAD WORK.
lust As Soon as Vermont Haying Sea.
son is Over.

Burlington, Aug. 4.-Stste Highway
Commissioner Stoddard B. Bates of Der.
by held a conference with several Of the
county road supervisors at the Hotel
Vermont yesterday afternoon on the
present condition of the roads through
out the state. The work which NAV vet
be done this season with profit was an
other topic Of discussion that was fol-
lowed with interest. Much time was
given to a discussion Of labor, and this
form Of trouble presented one Of the
most serious obstacles with which the
road commissioners have to contend. II
i Mr.. Bates intention 10 do more work
on state highways after the haying sea-
son il over. Because motor travel Is
very heavy on the main highways Of the
state. the wear and tear on the roads
have kept the men busy maintaining
the main Highways. and but little time
has been devoted to building new pieces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
KERENSKY RECALLED
HIS RESIGNATION
Russian Premier and Entire Cabinet Laid
Down Their Offices When One of
Them Was Accused.

Petrograd. Aug 4.-Premier and Wal
Minister kerensky and all the othel
members of his cabinet, except Vice
Premier Nekrasoff, resigned last night
Later, with the exception of NJ. Terest-
chenko, the foreign minister, they with
drew their designations.
The action of Premier Kerensky and
his fellow cabinet members came about
as the result of accusations against NJ.
Tchernoh, the minister of agriculture,
and complete breakdown of the nego-
tiations to bring the Constitutional Dem
ocrats into the cabinet. M. Tchernoff
was accused of having been connected
with the German general staff.
last attempt will be made to recon
struct the ministry under Premier Ke-
rensky with the chief new members be-
ing exclusively from the Socialist and
Radical parties.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
GIRL RUN OVER.
Nettie TutiIlO, Q, of North walpoIe May
Be Hurt Internally.

Bellows Falls, Aug 4-Nettie Tutillo
2 years old. whose home is at Is Pine
street, North Walpole, y. H., was struck
and run over yesterday by an automO-
bile driven by Pred A Strong, who runs
. public auto here.
Dir. Strong was going down Canal
street 70 meet the o'clock train when
the small girl started across the street,
stepping in front Of the car
Both front and rear wheels passed over
her body and While no bones were broken
serious internal injuries are feared.
Shs was taken to her home IN North
WalPole and later was moved to the
Rockingham hospital
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04

Petrograd, Aug. An. Tchernof, a
Socialist, has resigned his seat as min.
lister of agriculture in the Russian cabi-
net. In letter to Premier Kerenskyi
NJ Tchernoff said he was resigning to
obtain freedom of action, in order to
defend his character against the calumny
that he had been connected with the Ger
man general staff.
The government accepted the resigna-
tion, at the same time expressing the
conviction that NJ. Tchernoff will succeed
in rehabilitating himself
Vice Premier Nekrasof informed the
Associated Press that some of the docu-
ments supposed to ineriminate NJ. Tcher-
noff already had been examined. He con-
siders the charges against the minister
of agriculture as not being very grave,
but the cabinet was obliged to accept the
resignation Professionally.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
To Be Chairman Of the New York State
FOOD Commission.

New York. Aug. 4.-Colonel Roosevelt
announced here last night that he would
not accept appointment a. chairman of
the state food commission - proposed in
the bill prepared BY the legislative var
committee He declared be had no espe-
cisl qualifications for the position and
that the srPointmsnts should be made
~ the g0vernor
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
ROOT PARTY RETURNS.
Arrived at Pacific Port Last Night, En-
Route to Washington.

A Pacific Port. Aug. 4.-The American
mission 10 Russia. HEADED By Elihu Root,
reached here last night en- route 70 Wash
ington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-04
CONVENTION POSTPONED.
Washington County Veterans Are Il
Meet Sept > and 4.

Owing 60 the presence Of polio, the
Washington County Veterans associa-
tion meeting at Dewey park has been
postponed until Monday and Tuesday
Sept. , and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07

officials might have entertained to re-
strain the departure OF Mr.. Gerard.
were, OF course dropped
The German governments action is
believed TO have been more in the ma
ture OF move to compel safe return
.of Count Won Bernstorif through the
allied blockade rather than any step
against Mra Gerard or the United
States
\ dispatch from Berlin dated Feb
ruary 3, stated tina, passports had not
yet been given Gerard and ,ha, the
date OF his departure was uncertain.
The dispatch also stated that no definite
details regarding the departure OF
Coun, Won BeruNorfi from Washing
ton had been received and the departure
! OF Gerard would be delayed pending
such word
A liayaS dispatch from Barcelona,
SPAN, forwarded from Paris. says that
Ambassador Gerard will sail from that
port for the United States on a Spanish
! Trans Atlantic liner.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
Scandinavian Nations Will Not
Follow America In German Break

LONDON, Feb = Neither Sweden
nor Denmark will follow the lead of
the United States in breaking off diplo-
matte relations with Germany. accord,
ing to dispatches from the capitals of
those nations today A leading news
paper a, ChriS,iana' also asserts Nor,
way will take no action which indicates
the entire Scandinavian peninsula will
remain neutral
The dispatch from Stockholm SAYS
that nation will decline President vii.
sons invitation but will protest aeains,
Germany's new declaration of ruthless
sea warfare
According to statements from Copen.
hagen, a note will he sent to Washington
explaining the position of Denmark and
calling attention to the -ae, ina, con.
ierences between representatives OF the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
Message From Gerard Eails to Show
Whether Diplomat Has Left Germany

WASHINGTON. Feb 7.-Ambassa-
dor Willard at Madrid reported to the
state department today that he had re.
oeivcd a dispatch from Ambassador
Gerard himself or from American min
iStcr Stovall at Berne. The state de-
partment interpreted Mr. Wizards dis
patch as indicating that Mr.. Gerard had
LETT Berlin and travelled as far as the
Swiss capital
y The fact that Mr Gerard was no,
expected to leave Berlin before Sunday
coupled with the possibility that he may
have sent dispatch to Bcrnc to he
transmitted TO Ambassador Willard
makes it possible, however, that Mr.
Gerard has not left Germany but OF
iicialS expect further adviceS during
the day
1t was disclosed that on Monday tho
state department sent long dispatch
giving the plans worked on, for the safe
departure OF the former German ambas.
sador and his suite Any plans German
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
Price of Paper
Not Coming Down

NEW YORK, Feb. There is no
immediate prospee, of cheaper paper,
according to reports made today to the
National Paper Trade association and
the American Pulp aud Paper aSsocia
,icn which are holding annual cnnNen
,ions here.
The snow is hampet,np cutting in
the pulp districts OF Canada" said
Frank l., Moore Of Wa,ertown, n. Y,
vice president Of the Pulp and Paper
association. Where wood is Gu, there
are not enough cars to haul IL out and
there i' great shortage OF motive
power on Canadian railroads. Every.
thing ,ha, enters into paper has gon,
up"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07

three Scandinavian countries az 10 their
International interests are being con.
tnued az Stockholm.
Norway will not agree TO President
Wilson's suggestion the Christiana Az.
tempest says. This newspaper asserts
tha, European neu,rals must decide on
their policy toward Germany accord.
ing to their own interests. no, according
to American sentiments" and adds:
The Scandinavian eountrie, gave
full support to President Wilson's peace
move bu, that is no reason why q lev
weeks later they should follow Mr.. vii.
son IN taking steps which are generally
considered to he a prelude TO war, To
ire latest American note. Norway has
no answer hut this Members 81 the
cabinet decline to discuss the subject
Of Norway's attitude toward the nev
German submsriT, ,ssriars."
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
ROOSEVELT WILL
Be INVITED TO
Be LEAGUE HEAD
Organization Through Nation,
IS Plan Suggested,

Theodore Roosevelt will be asked 10
become president of the American Mil
itary league. all organization launched
M etiatmrs -C,ty hast night. according
10 Kirby Fitzpatrick and Georgc d.
Key. orisinators Of the idea here. a
telegram will be sent to Roosevelt this
afternoon
Interest Shown.
At the meeting last nigh- il was the
plan to coniine the organization to OK
lahoma. and perhaps Oklahoma City,
but the unusual interest manifested by
citizens over the state this morning, has
caused Mr.. Fitzpatrick and Mr.. Key
20 aucmp, to carry the organization
not only to the limits OF Oklahoma, bu,
throughout the entire nation.
kilograms have been sent to tn"
Oklahoma delegation IN Washington
asking their assistance in the organi-
la,ion and IN obtaining cooperation
from 'hr war department,
The purposes OF the American Mill
tary league. as stated in the draft ot
the proposed constitution as prepared
arc:
FirN-To conduct a school OF mill
tary instruction
Second-1o secure list ot men who
have had military experience
Third - Organize local leagues
throughout the state
Fourth-To extend this organization
throughout the nation.
Officers Needed.
"ln the even, OF war" said Mr.. Fitz.
patrick today. oklahoma would have
to raise at least 10000 men and l,0C
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
Probe Continued
of Note Leak

WASHINGTON, Feb. The con.
gtessional leak investigating committee
continued its inquiry today Democratic
committeeman are said TO believe that
a leak on prcSiden, wilson, peace
note ha, been established on admission
Of J. Fred Essaty and W W Price.
Washington newSpapcrmcn The re-
publican committeeman on the other
hand arc urging continuation Of the IN &.
quiry and complete examination oi Mrs
Ruth Thomasou Niscon,i She will he
called 10 the wltnS, stand, twas said
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
TRIAL OF BonFoEYs
OPENS At GUTHRIE

GUTHRIE. Okla. Feb. 7-(Speeial) J
n II and 7 w Bonioey of Oklahoma
City, formerly officials Of the Bonfoey
Loan and Investment company, were
put on trial today in the federal dis.
irict court on charges OF using the
United States mails to deiraud John
Fain, United S,ates district attorney,
and Herbert Peck, his assistant, are to
prosecute the case for the government,
Judge G. h. Stuar, and the law firm
Of Bennett & Pope, all of Oklahoma
City. represent the defendants. The
process OF selecting lurymen was begun
shortly before noon Court attaches
here expect the case TO occupy at leas,
five OF sM days.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-07
South Americans Indorse Rupture;
Brazil Sends Protest to Germany

RIO JANEIRO, Feb. The Bra.
filian reply to the German declaration
OF unrestricted warfare has been dis
patched to the Brazilian minister at
Berlin, according to an Official an
nounocment
According to authoritative iniorma-
ton the Brazilian note protests against
the violation OF international law in
volved in the submarine blockade and
points out that such a blockade could.
If effective close the entire high seas,
a situation which could not be per
mi,ted The note protests, by antici-
patton, against any hostile &C, from