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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
Vermont's Republican Nom
ination for Governor De-
pends on Uninstructed
GATES DEVELOPED
MUCH STRENGTH
Gordon, Dale and Dunnett
in Close Contest in the
Second District

Republican caucuses held throughout
Vermont yesterday for election of dele
gates to state, district and, in most in
stances, to county conventions were re
markable for the lack of instruction tc
delegates as to candidates favored foi
various Offices For the nomination fol
United States senator there was little
expressed opposition to Senator William
P. Dillingham; of Waterbury, and for rep
resentatiye in Congress from the first
district there also was little apparent
opposition to the return of Representa-.
tive Frank L. Greene.
On the governorship there was nothing
| like unanimity of sentiment. Indeed II
such instructions as were given should
be taken as a criterion, there would al
most seem to be hopeless divergence OF
opinion. In spite of the fact that there
were only four avowed candidates, a
Idfth man was brought forward prom
Iconfincd to any single section OF the
state, much in contrast to the tour can
didates who drew their instructed or
favorable delegates from their own I'M
mediate neighborhoods. That fifth man
is Charles w. Gates of Franklin, who,
while declaring that he was not can
didate. had said he would abide by the
result of the convention whatever that
should be, implying that should ne DC
nominated he would accept,
Frederick G. Fleetwood of Morristown
is said to have the solid support of his
home county, Lamoille, although the Is
delegates in other parts, notably in
Chttenden county, the home OF another
candidate, Max L, Powell, of Burlington,
who was undoubtedly Handicapped by
late entry. MIR. Powell's home city gave
him support as did some other towns.
percival w. Clement, again a candidate
after several years. got his home city OF
Rutland and he claims more support IN
Rutland county. besides assurances out
side. Frank T. Howe, lieutenant-goyern-
or. won his home town OF Bennington
and expects to have the support OF his
county with few possible exceptions;
and he, too, picked up some delegates
in other sections.
But the great majority OF the dele.
gates were not instructed and the fight
goes to the convention which will be
held in Montpelier on Wednesday, Sep
tember 9.
In the second district there is a three
cornered contest in prospect before the
convention at White River Junction on
Tuesday, September s. as none OF the
candidates secured enough pledged del
erates TO win on the first ballot. John
W. Gordon of Barre is likely to have the
solid support of Washington county, al
though some of the towns did not in
struct or express a sentiment, and be-
sides that he has good assurances from
towns throughout the district. Porter
II. Dale of Island Pond is reported to
have the solid vote of his county of Es-
sex. which is IL votes and he also broke
into Caledonia county, the home of Alex
ander Dunnett, the third candidate, by
taking Newark. The four other counties
were largely unpledged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
CONFLICT OF MILLIONS.
Now Appears to Be in Progress in
Europe.

London, Aug. 2S, l:m a. m.-The con-
hict of millions appears at last to be IN
progress. Even such news as the sinking
of the German steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
Der Crosse, pales beside the Titanic bat
tie evidenced by the tribute of General
Ioffre, the French commander n-chief,
to the British arms, and the realization
that the allies are fighting to block the
road TO Paris, with the Germans hardly
farther away than New York is from
Phisdelphis.
Meanwhile the Russian host is draw
ing nearer to Berlin. Not even during
the first great struggle between Europe
and Asia on the far Manchurian plains
was the enormous battle fought in such
impenetrable silence as far as concerns
the outer world.
Only the yaguest generalities are
given to the people of Great Britain and
France by their respective governments.
Probably the German people know lit
tie more of what their armies are ac-
complishing.
All the information the British public
obtained to-day was the report from the
French. announced by Premier Asquith
in the House of Commons, that the
army was engaged on Wednesday
against superior force and fought
splendidly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
MOTHERS DEATH SUICIDE CAUSE
Miss Carrie R. colburn Killed Herself in
Boston.

Boston, Aug. 2S.--Her mothers death
and her own poor health preyed so heav-
ily ON the mind of Miss Carrie r. Col
burn, aged 40, an artist, who lived with
her sister, Ida, a stenographer, IN the
top suite at 1903 Norway street, that
when the latter departed week ago
for her vacation at Rutland, W., she
committed suicide.
Some time between Tuesday night and
Thursday morning she bolted the doors
and windows from the inside and, re-
posing on q couch, fired four shots from
3s-calibre revolver into her body.
When William Hill, the ianitor, no
ticed yesterday afternoon that Miss Col
burn had not taken in her milk, he noti-
fed an agent of the premises and the
ianitor of an adjoining apartment house.
The Kitchen door was then pried open
with a chisel and the men found Miss
Colburn dead
She rolled to the floor and the re-
volver was found under her. Medical
Examiner Leary said that the case was
a suicide.
In a small Bible, which she had been
reading constantly, note was found
incoherently explaining that Miss Col
burn had decided to kill herself because
her body was her own and her soul be-
lonped to her Creator and would never
die.
Miss Colburn was last seen alive on
Tuesday morning. She comes from a
prominent family. An uncle, DR.. Bruce,
is physician, and Mrs. Bruce, an
aunt, il in the restaurant business down
town. She has other relatives in Stone
ham and Roxbury.
Her body was removed to the City
hospital morgue yesterday afternoon,
and arrangements will be made for the
funeral to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
BARRE's CAUCUS oNE-MINDED.
John W. Gordon's Home City Gave Him
Enthusiastic Send-0ff.

Republicans of Barre met in caucus
at the opera house last night and nom
mated delegates to the state district
and county conventions. If there are
any warning elements in the party they
did not clash in open meeting and the
business in hand was done with very
little debate. A note of harmony marked
the action taken on every article of the
warning. There was a deal of enthu-
siasm manifested over the candidacy OF
John W. Gordon for the office OF con
gresham from the second congressional
district and delegates to the state con
vention were instructed to support Sen
ator William p Dillingham; for re-
nomination.
y. B. Ballard called the caucus to or
der at 1880 o'clock and Frank g. How
land was chosen chairman. with Mr.. Bal
lard as secretary. On the motion Of
y. ID. Phelps. the city committee was
vested with the power Of nominating
committee end the members proceeded
TO recommend J. Ward Carver, James
Mackav. Frank l.. Small and Marshall :.
Rounds 10 serve as delegates TO the state
convention at Montpelier sept. o The
slate submitted by the committee was
ratified unanimously and the delegates
themselves we're empowered to select
their own alternates.
For delegates 20 the second district
convention. 10 be held at White River
Junction sept. 5. William Mcdonald
nominated :. Hollister Jackson, Frank
G. Howland. Richard s. Currier and An
tonic VI. Rossi. with Thomas Nichols,
Frank +. Langley. Marshall $. Rounds
and Harrison &. Woodruff as alternates.
Again unanimity prevailed in the choice
and the secretary was instructed to cast
single ballot for their ratification.
Later on the motion Of Mr.. Woodruff.
the delegates received instructions TO
support Mr.. Gordon for the congression-
40 nomination.
Delegates for the Washington county
convention 70 h. held in Montpelier sat
urdav. SEPT. u weTc elected on = motion
made bv =. T. Langley. who moved thst
q list Of 10 delegates fsvorins Frank J.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
BARRE RESTAURANT SOLD.
The Baltimore Goes from G. L. Wood
worth to Mercer and Lander.

Hereafter the Baltimore lunch in the
Durkee. Bovce block is to be conducted
by Mercer & Lander, negotiations having
been completed to-day whereby the bus
mess passes from the possession OF
Girdon l.. Woodworth into the hands OF
Thomas j. Mercer and Edison A. Lander.
Messrs. Mercer and Lander are to take
possession Sept. |, although they have
already partially taken over the busi-
ness. The price paid is said to be IN
the vicinity of $1,000. Through the sale,
one OF the best known eating houses in
Barre changes hands. Established
around seven years ago by George Mil.
Ter. it was sold by him in June, 1909, to
Mr.. Woodworth. The latter continued
the business for year and then put
through a number of alterations, en-
larging the lunch counter as well as the
kitchen in the rear. The late owner
built up a lucrative business and If a
gareful adherence to his policy of giving
each customer a square meal and
SQUARE deal counts for anything the
present patronage will be continued.
Both Young men are popular in Barre.
Mr.. Mercer has been connected with the
state agency lot the MASSACHUSETTS
Mutual Life Insurance Co, for some
time and Mr.. Lander is associated with his
father in the cigar and tobacco business.
They have in mind a number Of changes
and improvements to be made in the
business. but as the contemplated alter
atjons will take time, they are making
no definite promises concerning their
nIans Mr. Woodworth has not an
nounced his own plans for the future.
For the time being be will take a much
needed rest. devoting a part OF his time
to the care Of real estate in which he
has invested quite heavily in the past
few wears. With Mrs. Woodworth, who
has been his assistant IN the restaurant
business. he will continue, however, to
reside in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
CoLLIDED WITH COW
And Put Out Some of the Lights on
His Auto.

Z. H. Kennedy, a Chelsea motorist,
paid SO fine and costs of S5l4 before
Magistrate H. w. Scott in. city court
this morning for operating his automo-
bile without rear light burning. The
violation is alleged to have been com
mitted on the evening of Aug. 9, some
As minutes after sundown, as the officers
saw. Mr.. Kennedy was detained for a
while that night by officer John S. Muir
ley, but was allowed to depart after
promising to return and face charge in
city court To-day he pleaded guilty.
The officers claim that Kennedy came
into the city without tail light burn
ing on his car and with only one light
on the front of the machine. Mr.. Ken
nedy told story of having collided with
a COW while on his way from Chelsea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
MEETING AT HARDwIcK.
Great Council of Red Men of Vermont
Opened Last Night.

Hardwick, Aug. 2s.--The great cour-
ell of Red Men OF the state opened last
night under the auspices of Waabeck
tribe Of tFis place AT banquet Great
Sachem ]. F. McCarty of st. Johnsbury
presided and w. w. Russell of Barre was
toastmaster. The speakers were Mr.. Nc
Carty, A. f. Humphrey, great senior
sycamore, of Lyndonville; F. F. Mar
shall. great prophet; Alex Ross of Barre,
Hon. Frederick 0. Downs, great senior
sycamore, of Bostor, and A. 7. Calder
past grand saehem, of Msttspan.
Dancing followed the banquet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
ALLIES RETREATING
AFTER 9-DAY FIGHT y
IN WESTERN EUROPE

wireless despatch was received last nignt
by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph 90
1t read as follows;
Emperor William has received the
following telegram from the emperor OF
Austria;
"'Victory after victory. God IS with
YOU. He will be with us also. ! most
sincerely congratulate you, dear friend,
also the young heroes, your dear son, the
crown prince, and the crown prince Ru-
precht, as we'll as the incomparably
brave German army. Words fail to ex-
press what moves me and with me my
army in these days of the worlds his
tory
(Signedl
"'Francis Joseph
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
ALI Bethel Delegates Uninstructed.

Bethel, Aug. 2s.-At the Republican
caucus yesterday delegates were elected
as follows r. NJ. Weston and R. J. Flint
to the state convention; DR.. 0. v Greene
and L. NJ. Heath to the district con-
vention; DIR. o. V. Greene and Harold P.
Perkins to the county convention. All
delegates are uninstructed.
r. J. Flint, DIR. r. NJ. Chase and Fl. P.
Perkins were elected town committee.
Winslow G. Whitaker was nominated
for town representative. He is life
long Republican and has been active in
town affairs for generation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
SACRIFICE OWN SHIP.
Rather Than to Let 1t Fall Into Hands
OF Russians

Berlin, via Amsterdam and London,
Aug. 2s.-The German admiralty has is
sued the following:
"The light cruiser Magdeburg ran
ashore in q fog on the Island Of odens-
burg in The Gulf OF Finland. Owing TO
thick weather other German warships in
the vicinity were unable to render as
sistance and all efforts to float the YES
sci having failed. the captain decided
to sacrifice HE ship a. 3 superior Rus
sian naval force was preparing to at
tack.
Under a heavy fire from the Russian
feet majority Of the cruisers crew
was saved BY a German torpedo boat.
Seventeen men were killed. p wounded
and s5. including the captain, are miss
ing. The Magdeburg was blown up. The
survivors reached Germany to-day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
BRITISH MARINES
LANDED AS OSTEND
The Men Are Reported to Be Eager
for Speedy Meeting with
the Enemy.

London, Aug. 2s.British marines IN
force are now in control of Ostend, says
dispatch to The Times. They eontin-
ued landing all day yesterday and sew
eraI quick frers were brought ashore
early to-day. The men are eager Tor
speedy meeting with the enemy.
The British officers say they did not
land sooner because of objections by the
local authorities on the ground that 1t
would frighten hotel visitors.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
Barre Town Wants r. c. Bancroft for
Senator.

The Republican caucus OF Barre Town
was held at the East Barre hall last
evening with F. c. Bancroft as chair
man and +. L. Tucker as secretary. F. L.
Sargent and f. NJ. Allen were elected
delegates to the state convention and
were instructed for Senator Dillingham;.
B. F. Davis and F. Z. Tucker were elected
delegates to the district convention and
were instructed for John w. Gordon. for
Congress.
The delegates elected to the county
convention, NJ. E. Cutler, A. L. Smith,
NJ. j. Whitcomb, L. H. Hutchins, J. Gil
lander and H. F. Sargent, will support
#. C. Bancroft of Barre Town for state
senator. The following town committee
was chosen; F. C. Bancroft, B. F Davis,
f. A. Fraser, F, L. Tucker and A. l..
Smith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
AUSTRIA VESSEL
SUNK BY BRITISH
Battle off Corfu Is Reported to Have
Lasted Only Ten Minutes, Accord
ing to Dispatch from Italy.

London, 1885 p m, Aug. 2s.-A Cen
tral News dispatch from Italy says a
British destroyer sank an Austrian de-
stroyer of Cerfu after ten minutes
fighting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
AUSTRIA DECLARES
WAR ON BELGIUM
American Minister in Belgium Has Been
Asked TO Take Charge of Austrian
Interests There.

London. AIS p. M, Aug. 2s.-A de-
spateh TO the Exchange Telegraph Go.
from Rome says that a despatch has
been received there from Vienna, stat
ing that Austria has declared war
against Belgium. The American minister
in Belgium has been asked TO take charge
of the Austrian interests there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
DIES OF INFANTILE PARALYSIS.
Herbert A. Buruham Of Sutton Ill Five
DAYS

St Johnsbury. Aug. >. Herbert l.
Rurnham. an instructor az the johnson
Normal school. died Yesterday AZ has
home in sutton. of iniantile paralysis.
He had been III since sunday. Burial
took place yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Bnrnhau was 32. q graduate Of Lyndon
institute and Middlebury college.
He is survived BY his mother, Mrs.
Addie Burnham. of sutton. and sister.
Mrs. Madge Dausworth Of SEATTLE. Wash,
His father. Alfred Burnham. died In the
esrIv spring at the home Of his daughter
in Washington
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28

vas news agency declares to-day that
two motorcyclists attached to the Bel
gian army, who arrived in Paris this
morning from Namur, declare that the
forts OF Namur arc still holding ans are
not even reaGy to surrender.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
BELGIAN CONGO GETS
A GERMAN ATTACK
Belgian Administration Has Taken De
fense Measures and Informed
France Of Its Action.

Paris, l2:40 p. m, Aug. pa dis
patch to the Havas agency from Lihre-
vile, in French Congo, says that Belgian
Congo has been attacked by German
troops. The Belgian administration has
taken defense measures and informed
the French government Of its action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
KING CHARLES is ILL.
Roumanian King Reported Ready to Alb
dicate.

Rome, via Paris, Aug PA news
agency despatch from Bucharest states
that King Charles Of Roumania is I'LL.
II is rumored that he will shortly abdi-
cate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
DEFENSE OF FRANCE PLANNED.
Minister of War MiIlerand Discusses
Preparations with Cabinet.

London. a. m. Aug. 2s.-A Times
special from Paris saws that Alexandra
MiIlerand minister OF war, discussed
with the cabinet last night steps which
he plans for defense.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
REPORT OF GERMAN VICTORY
RECEIVED IN WASHINGTON

Washington D. c. Aug 28.-The French and English north
armies on the and Meuse rivers surrounded by Ger
mans on result of the latest fighting wireless
message from Berlin to-day to the German embassy
The of Zeppelin ahp at Antwerp caused panic
reports to from Copenhagen and Stockholm Berlin an
nounces grave crisis in the French government The Spanish
ambassador at Vienna called the situation in France
serious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
More Than Twenty-Five Per-
sons Rer orted Injured at
NJ City, Okla.
: AIN ON KANSAS
CITY SOUTHERN
Smoking Car and Chair Car
Were Thrown Off
the Iron

Fort Smith, Ark, Aug. 2s-- More than
25 persons are reported as injured in the
wreck to-day of Kansas City Southern
passenger train near Marble City, Okla.
The smoking car and chair car are said
to have gone into the ditch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
PREMIER ASQUTTH ADMITS
GREAT LOSS IN BATTLE

Iondon 12:45 D. Aug 28Premier Asquith announced in
the House of to-day that the British troops Wednes
day fighting exposed to the attack of five German
CORPS. The losses both sides were very great
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
President wilson En Route to Cornish

Springfield. Mass Aug. 2s.--The train
bearing President Wilson to Cornish, y.
r.. psssed through here at ss5S this
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
watersury woLk. loE Dllingham.

Waterbury. Aug. 2s.--The Waterbury
Republican caucus was held yesterday
afternoon. and the following delegates
were elected. To the state convention,
G. r. Moody. II. T. Hin and II. e. White
hill. 10 the district convention. W J.
Bovce. T.. G. O-Neil and NJ. ?. Hutehins; f;
10 the county convention. G. T. Moody,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
NAMuR FORTS STILL srANDa
So Say Two MotOreyelists Arriving in
Paris Today.

F.ris, ll:2s a. n Aus. ss.-Ths Ha-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28

Continued on third Fsgsl
The Mankato free press., 1914-10-16
Eagle Lake
from Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Dalty.
Mrs. James Madigan went to
Mankato wednesday. {:
Miss Hulda jacobson visited at the
A. oehler home Wednesday.
Miss and Mrs. Levi Compton
spent Sunday at c. NJ. Compton's
Madison Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Compton and
family visited relatives in Mankato
Sunday.
Mrs. Clifford Stevens was q
Mankato visitor Tuesday.
Misses Gladys Johnson and Beth
Wells drove to Mankato Tuesday.
w. H. Compton was a Mankato
visitor Monday.
James Burns returned from Wis,
week. Mr.. Haigh will open a general
consin Thursday.
Garry Halgh and family moved In.
to their house on Second street last
store on october Is.
Bert Anderson purchased a new
Maxwell car last week.
Miss Gertrude Hodapp OF Mankato
assisted Mrs. w. z. Hill last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John jackson and
son, Hobert, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Jack
son and family. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hoehn and children, Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Wolf and Miss Ora Compton,
all autoed to Rapldan Sunday. :
The Mankato free press., 1914-10-16
Kasota

/. Rev. F. c. Bailey attended 9
meeting of the Presbytery at Win
dom the frst OF the week.
Lionel Youatt left on Thursday fol
Minon, Wis. .a
Warner Clapp and wife have re
turned to their home in Panama
after several weeks visit with rela
tiyes here and in st. Paul.
Quite a number of Kasota people
attended the Lee rally at st. Peter
last Tuesday evening.
Jones Travelling. orchestra gave 9
concert Nand dance at the village
hall Thursday evening.
Miss Georgia, King of Mankatc
visited at the st. John home Tues
day and Wednesday.
Mrs. j. r. Ream was called t.
Redwood Falls last Wednesday b.
tho serious illness OF her brother.
s. w. Johnson was a MankatC
business caller on Thursday.
Miss Mary Warrant visited at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Z. L. Yer
non afew days. this week.
Wollam & Spiess are doing somt
repair work on the home of Mrs
Johanna Olson this week
Rev. Mr.. Caldwell pastor at large
will preach in the Baptist church
Sunday morning, October II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Turritin o
st. Paul rejoice in the birth OF {
daughter last week.
Mrs. Willard and daughter o.
Heron Lake spent the first Of tn,
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. w. Clapp.
Nels Johnson who lives on the hill
just out of town, Is laid up with 6
broken leg. A horse fell on him las
Wednesday morning, causing the
fracture.
Mrs. Andrew Dahlgren entertained
the Ladies' Aid society Of the
Congregational church last Tuesda,
afternoon.
Miss Flora Vernon. daughter o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vernon, ant
Harry Morris Of Vernon Center, were
quietly married at lie Sueur Center
September 30. They left Immediately
ftr their home at Vernon Center
where the groom is employed as a
mail carrier
The girls basketball team played
the Lake Crystal team on the home
floor this afternoon at three o'clock
The Mankato free press., 1914-10-16
ST. Clair
From Fridays 0aTs.

From Fridays 0aSIy. o.
Miss Lottie Brown visited with
friends in ST. Clair few days this
week.
Miss Gladys Petri OF Alma City
and Miss Frances Schmitz, who are
l,attending the normal school at Man
kato, spent Saturday and Sunday In
st. Clair. .
Quite number of young people
from Medo attended the dance given
here by the Dexter orchestra from
Austin last Friday night.
Miss Hattie Fitzloif opened her
school term Monday. October 5, In
the. Wood district near Smiths
Mill.
The political speech given last
Thursday evening by DR.. ]. w. An.
drews was well attended and every
one enjoyed his talk. Especially
were his remarks on women's suf.
frage enjoyed by the ladies'.
Quite a number OF ladies from
st. Clair attended the w. C. T. T.,
at the home OF Mrs. August Beccue
last Thursday. The meeting was a
successful one and a good time was
enjoyed by those who were pres
ent.
Mrs. Girvin of Mankato spent a
few days last week with Mrs. JAKE
Chase She returned home Sun
day. -
Mr.. and Mrs, stephen Foster ana
children took an auto drive through
the county last Sunday. visiting Madi-
son Lake, Mankato, Rapidan ana
other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hintze were
guests at the home 4 Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hint1e last Sunday.
Misses Hattie and Liela Fitzloff
a.