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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
VICTORY FOR KAISER
IN FRENCH INVASION,
REPULSE IN PRUSSIA
TELLS OF RUSSIAN TRIUMPH.
Russian Military Man in United States
Embassy Says Austrians Fled.

New York, Aug 27-The military at
tache of the Russian embassy last night
issued through the local Russian con
sulate the following statement on war
movements:
''ln eastern Prussia on August "a the
line of the river Angerap, although forti-
| fled for defense, was abandoned by the
enemy without an attempt to offer re-
sistance, lnsterburg and Angerburg are
occupied by the Russian troops. The
enemy has retreated in great disorder,
partly toward Koenigsburg partly
toward Rastenburg. From the front Or
telsburg- Soldau, the Russians are grad
ually advancing, the enemy retiring TO
osterode and leaving several guns, ma
chine guns, ammunition, wagons, and
prisoners.
"On the left bank Of the river Vis-
tula the enemy retired from the line
Plock -Lentehitza, but further to the
south his detachment yet undisturbed
by the Russian advance retained in their
hands LODI, Pctrokof, Konsk Random
and Opatoff
"ln Galocia the enemy, on August 23
advanced his left to the line of Annapole-
Zamorsie- Kamorow, while on the right
the Austrians are falling back before
our advance. On the evening of August
% the Russians took the Tarnopol and
strengthened their positions on the river
Sered, aflluent of the river Dniester.
"On August "a the commander in chief
reported to his majesty an account of
a brilliant encounter OF a squadron of
the Niiegorodski dragoon regiment which
attacked detachment of German scouts
OF 20 picked men under the command of
an officer. Six Germans were taken
prisoners, the rest were killed. The
Russian dragons had four men slightly
wounded by the enemy's bullets, but
none OF our men was even touched by
the enemy's sabres.
"The Servian army continues to be in
variably successful. From the beginning
al the war the Servians have captured
i3 guns, six huwitzers, So ammunition
wagons. four field hospitals, field bak
FRY and large quantity of clothing,
shoes and horses.
There is no definite news from the
western front OF the Germans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
MARRIED AT SPRINGFIELD.
Miss Rose Thompson Is Bride of Ralph C
Jenkins.

Springfield, Aug. 27.-Miss Rose FL
liot Thompson, daughter of Elliot
Thompson, and Ralph Carlton Jenkins,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George jenkins of
Springfield, were married yesterday at
the home Of Judge and Mrs Fl. Fl.
Blanchard on Pleasant street by Rev. AL
len G. Ferrin of Lowell Mass. Mrs.
I. NJ. Cody of West Somerville, Mass,
was matron of honor and Gordon Platt
of Highgate Springs was best man.
Immediately after the reception, Mr..
and Mrs. jenkins left for trip to Bur-
lington and the Thousand islands. The
bride has been school teacher for sew
eral years. Mr.. Jenkins was graduated
from Dartmouth college this year and
has accepted the position of assistant
principal of Burr & Burton seminary in
Manchester, where the couple will re-
side.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
DEATH OF MICHAEL coRcoRAN.
He Had Been a Resident OF Barre Since
1000.

l9UU.
Michael Corcoran died at o'clock yes
terday afternoon at his home at Short
street, following an illness that covered
q period of several years. Mr. Corcoran
is survived by his wife and four chill
dren: John r., Bernard W., Mrs NJ Fl.
kicham and Mrs. A. D. Mcdonald, who
reside in Barre He is also survived by
a brother, John Corcoran, of Rockford,
ILL.,
Michael Corcoran was born April %,
1874, at Castledermot, Kildare county,
Ireland After reaching the age of
eighteen years he emigrated to the Unit
ed States. He came to Barre in 1000 to
reside. Previous to coming here he had
resided at Rockford. ILL.,. and Burlington.
During his residence in Burlington he
conducted business enterprise On Oc-
tober %, 1878, he was married to Miss
Lucy Gallagher of Shelburne.
The funeral services viii be held Sat
urday morning at st. Monica's church.
Mass viii be held at 7 o'clock. The re-
mains will be taken over the Central
Vermont railroad to Burlington, where
the interment will be made in the family
lot at Mt. st. Joseph's cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
BLEASE BEATEN BY 5000.
Incomplete Returns Seem to Insure Elec-
tion of Smith to Senate.

Columbia, 5. c., Aug. 27-Slow and
incomplete returns yesterday from the
Democratic primary election insure the
defeat by from 5000 to 1900 major
ity of Gov Cole L. Blease by Senator
Ellison d. Smith for the nomination for
senator. Nomination is equivalent to
election.
Returns from the country districts
were extremely slow. The cities gave
generally small or large msjorities to
Smith Blease expected to get his big
gest vote. however, in the missing coun-
try districts.
None OF the II gubernatorial candi-
dates has secured a majority on the face
of present returns, and another primary
will be held with the two high eandi-
dates as the only contestants.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
UNDERWRITERS ELECTION.
John B. Stearns of Rutland Chosen
President.

Rutland. Aug. 27.--The Vermont I'm.
dertakers and Emhalmers' association
elected the following officers at the clos.
ing session last evening:
President. John B. Stesrns OF Rut.
land: first vice-president. VI. ;. Rounds
of Barre; second vice president, w. w
Bennett Of Manchester; secretary, r. G.
Pease Of Jericho: treasurer. J. A. Gibson
of Enosburg Fails; delegate to the ma
tioual convention. G. A. Caiderwood Of
81. Johnsbury. The membership Of the
committee is a. follows:
Membership. Harry w Morcv Of East
Fairfield. Gerald Welch Of Bellows Pals.
G.. r. Dodge Of Lyudonvilles executive.
NJ. 5. Rounds Of Barre. ". W Bennett
Of Manchester; ,. A. Gibson Of Enos-
burg Fails. legislative committee. G.. A.
Cniderwrod of ~ lohusburv. T. s.
Congsou Of Wsllinzford and H. c. Car
penssr of MontPelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
BIG ORGAN COMPLETED.
Will Be Dedicated Next Sunday at Brat.
tleboro

Brattleboro, Aug. 27-The Estey Or.
gan Co. to-day completed the installa,
tion Of a memorial pipe organ in the
Universalist church and on Sunday dedi.
catory services will be held. The organ
which is of dark oak finish, was present
ed the society by Airs. George S. Dow.
ley and Mrs. Lucius H. Richardson in
memory Of their father and mother. the
late Deacon and Mrs. William H. Ester
brook, and was placed in the church dur
ing vacation. 1t has two manuals and
GAG pipes and is blown by an electric
blower.
The act Of dedication will be performed
by the pastor, Rev. D. Z. Trout, and the
dedicatory sermon viii be preached by
Rev. E. W. Whitney of Taunton, Mass,
who was pastor when the old organ was
installed in 1888.
Beside the new organ general improve
ments have been made in the church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
FIRE STARTED FROM EXPLOSION
Several Thousand Dollars Damage Done
at Claremont, N. H.

Claremont, n. H., Aug. 27.-Fire in
the Stowell block, Pleasant street, at
.9:45 last night caused several thousand
dollars damage There was apparently
a slight explosion and then the fire en-.
closed the rear part of the second floor,
where large number of mattresses
were stored.
The building is occupied by j. o. Mil
Ter. furniture store: Zandreau & Fouu-
tain, milIiners; Bartlett Bros clothers;
Direct Importing Tea company; J. Fitz-
patrick, custom tailor, and Z. Fitz-
patrick. barber.
The smoke and water caused the dam
age to the store property The building
was recently bought by Maurovenis and
Colivas. The property is insured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
BARRE REALTY TRANSFERS.
G. R. Varnum Buys C. W. Averill Resi-
dence and Sells His Own to c. A. Brown.

| uence ana Sells HIS own to 4. A. Brown.
Upwards of $4,000 is involved in re.
cent real estate transfers which are to
take effect Sept. |. At + North street
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Averill have
sold their large brick residence to Guy
r. Varnum Of Boutwell,, Milne & Var.
mum, and he is already moving his house
hold goods to the newly acquired prop.
erty. No figures are mentioned in the
deal. The sale includes the house,
barn, which the new owner intends to
finish into a garage, garage large
enough TO accommodate two cars, and
spacious grounds fronting on Currer
park. Mr.. and Mrs. Averill plan to 60
to California for an extended stay, al
though they will remain in Barre for
the time being,
Mr.. Narnum has completed negotia
tions for the sale of his residence at
Al Jefferson street The purchaser Is
said to be Charles A. Brown of the firm
of Brown & Carroll, who will occupy
the house as soon as it is vacated by
Mr.. Narnum. The house at 4 Cliff street,
owned by Assessor Martin Riley, and
occupied at present by Mr.. Browns
family, has been leased to Alexander
1oungson, draughtsman employed by
Jones Bros. who viii move his house
hold goods from Highland avenue
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
wAITSFIELD.

Mrs. Fred Ben and daughter of ST
Albans are in town.
Ed. Savage Of Proctor is spending
some time at his home on the common.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gleason Of Mont
peiier were in town "Wednesday.
Messrs. Wyman and Bonnie Of Law
renee are ~ A. ". Bigelow's
The Home circle supper on Wednesday
was well attended. there being about 100
present
uion Superintendent 81 Schools Ben
net g. Douglass and wife have returned
60 their home here after being absent
ell summer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
RODE WITHOUT PAYING.
Two Youths Were Fined in Montpelier
City Court on Pleas Of Guilty.

Two l9-year-old youths. were in Mont
pelier city court to-day. having been
arrested BY Railroad Officer McFaddan
on the Central Vermont railroad, charged
with having stolen a ride from White
River Junction to Montpelier Junction
last night The youths pleaded guilty
and were placed in charge Of Probation
Officer Charles A. Smith OF Montpelier
until such time as they paid a fine Of
$40 and costs. each. The youths are
from Winchendon, Mass. and their names
are John LaPsge and Edward Berard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
WE leave Washington Late
This Afternoon for
Cornish, N. H.
YIELDS TO ENTREATIES
OF HIS PHYSICIANS
President Will Remain at
Summer White House
for Several Days

Washington, d. G., Aug. 27 President
Wilson decided to-day after much urging
by his physician and friends to take
few days vacation, his first respite from
strenuous work this summer He will
leave late to-day for Cornish, New
Hampshire, to remain until Monday or
Tuesday. Miss Margaret Wilson and
Mrs. +. B. Sayre, his daughters, are al
ready at Cornish, where the summer
White House has been put in order.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
WHEAT EXCITEMENT STILL ON.
May Wheat Dropped of This Morning
but Recovered.

Chicago, Aug 27.-Excitement in
wheat was unsbated when the market
opened this morning. May wheat, lead
ing in the activity, sold down to Sll6
and three quarters. or two and five
eights cents under yesterdays sensa-
tional close; but the price in the first
fifteen minutes Of trading was bid up TO
SIPS September wheat advanced three
cents and December wheat four cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27

Howard Drew. the national sprintinr
champion. saws that IL Is about time
the national championships were held on
a track worthy OF the title. He reminds
them that in the three years he has run
there had been no such track He cites
the instance last year az Chicago when
Alvo Never and Andy Keller only
pressed him for 10 2-5 seconds.
Notre Dame university viii once more
line no a. one OF the strong teams ~
the West in football Last season the
football vorld Was startled with their
work in the East Their schedule will
be the hardest Of the season in college
circles. Notre Dame nests Annapolis
and West Point this season and also
riavs Yale and Syracuse. Every one ~
the games will b. strenuous. last wear
The wesferuers trimmed West Point 10
en- overwhelming manner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
wINDHAM COUNTY CONVENTION.
Republicans : to Meet at Newfane on
September IA.

Brattleboro, Aug. 27.--Linn d. Tay-
lor Of Brattleboro, chairman, f, L. os-
good OF Townshend, Don O. Butterfield
OF Wilmington. William H. landham Of
South Londonderry. and Frank A. De
Witt of Newfane, constituting the Re-
publican county committee for Windham
county. issued a call to-day for the conn
ty convention.
Il will be held at Newfane Monday
September IA, at II O'Clock. The total
number Of delegates entitled TO seats in
the convention is So
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
GERMANS ARE RETREATING
BEFORE THE RUSSIANS ADVANCE

London Aug 81 1:05 MT officially announced saws
the ST. Petersburg correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph
that the Russian advance proceeding in Prussia with
irresistible force The Germans have to Osterode
town in East Prussia, 100 miles west of Gumbinnen
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
ALL NAMUR FORTS ARE
REPORTED TO HAVE FAIJEN

Berlin wireless to Associated Press via Sav Long Island
Aug 2A the forts at Namur have fallen Longwy
the Lxemburg border has been captured after defense
by the French forces which attacked the German crown princes
and repused Upper Asace of the enemy
cept points westward of Kolmar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
NORWEGIAN STEAMER HITS
MINE AND is BLOWN UP

London Aug 81 245 mThe Norwegian steamer Gottfreid
up the North to-day by coming in contact with
floating mine Eight members of the lost their lives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
ANTWERP Is QUIET BUT
NEARLY CUT OFF BY WIRE

Washington, d. c., Aug 27Oicial reports Antwerp
department to-day the city quiet but
cut off from all points except Client
and some of the coast points.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
AUSTRIA HAS RECALLED
HER TOXIC REPRESENTATIVE

Toxic Aug 81 1885 m-The Austrian ambassador Baro
Muller Deszentgyorgy, has been recalled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-27
GERMAN STEAMER SUNK
BY BRITISH CRUISER

London Aug 2-The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse has been
of the Of Africa by the British cruiser Hghyer
Evening star., 1914-07-21
BOY SHAH OF PERSIA
TAKES OATH Of OFFICE
Sultan Attains Official Majority and
Assumes Reins at Brief
Ceremony.

TEHERAN, Persia. July 21.-Sultan
Ahmed Mira, the sixteen-year-old shah
of Persia, today. on attaining his official
majority, took the constitutional oath
of Office in the palace of the national
council. The ceremony was brief and
took place in the presence of the men,
bers of the national council, the royal
princess. high state officials. foreign
diplomatic representatives and their
wives.
The little shah, accompanied by the
regent, Abul Kassim Khan Nasser FL
Muns, drove to the palace of the ma
'r-"i c"''ncil in a glass coach drawn by
eight white horses. The procession
cd through the gayly decorated
streets of the Persian capital, which
were carefully guarded. Large bodies
of police and troops were stationed in
strategic positions and the entire route
was lined by police and native gendar-
merle. as we'll as the famous "Cossack
brigade. while mounted men sur
rounded the shah's carriage and also
those of the cabinet ministers and other
officials who followed him.
On entering the palace of the national
council the shah bowed to the assem-
blage and then pronounced the consti-
tutional oath. Immediately after the
ceremony he proceeded to the mosque
for prayer.
Evening star., 1914-07-21
UNIFORMED PYTH|ANS
TO DRILL FOR PRIZES
Thousands of Lodge Men Now at
Encampment Prepare for
Contests.

TE2RE HAtfTE. Ind. Juiy 2i-Atten-
ton of thousands of the uniformed rank
of the Knights of Pythias at Camp Ar
thur j. Stoddart for the International bi-
ennial encampment, turned today toward
will begin tomorrow. The prize list has
attracted an unusually large number OF
crack companies this year The prizes
total 5000.
Many of the company commanders had
their men out for short drill practice to-
day. among them being the Washington.
d. c.. company. considered one of the
best IN the country.
Todays program included the military
parade late this afternoon and trip to
the site of old Fort Harrison arranged
by the Pythian sisters for woman visitors.
Additional companies to go into camp to-
day were Evergreen. Hopkinsville. Ky:
Phillips. Hamilton. Ohio: Piedmont, Pied
mont. W. Va and Savannah Savannah,
Ga.
At the meeting of the Supreme Assem-
bly, tomorrow successor to Maj. Gen.
Arthur ]. Stobbart of ST. Paul Mimi,
will be chosen.
Already there are several avowed can
didates in the race. among these being
Gen. W. ii. Loomis of Michigan. Gen
Barlow of West Virginia. Gen. Richard
of Pennsylvania and Gen. L. +. Durand
of Columbus. Ohio. Capt A. e. Duddles-
ton OF this city may also get into the
race.
Speeches of welcome were made yes
terday in behalf of the city by Mayor
Dom NJ. Roberts. on behalf OF nh. stat"
by Gov Samuel NJ. Ralstou. and on be-
half of the Pythians by John NJ. Lewis.
grand chancellor OF Indiana.
Evening star., 1914-07-21
H|BERN|ANS' CONVENTION
IS OPENED AT NORFOLK
Business Session Follows Solemn
High Mass in St. Mary's Church.
Ladies Auxiliary.

NORFOLK. Va. July 21.-The forty
ninth annual convention Ancient Or
der of Hibernians of America, was
opened here this morning at 10 o'clock
in st. Mary's Church with solemn high
mass. Rev. Charles E. Donohue, state
chaplain for Virginia, celebrant. The
sermon was preached by Rt Rev. Dem
mis- J. O'Connell, bishop of Richmond.
The opening session occurred at noon in
a local theater. when the convention was
called to order by County President
John f. Lawler. Controller Harvey NJ
Dixon was permanent chairman. The
address of welcome on the part of the
state was made by Col. Thomas J. Down.
ing. personal representative of Gov
Henry Carter Stuart. and the address
on the part of the city was made by
Capt. Wyndham r. Mayo mayor of Nor
folk.
Mrs. Ellen Ryan Jolly Of Ohio. national
president of the ladies' auxiliary, re-
sponded for her association. and James
J. Regan of Detroit, national president,
responded for the Hibernians.
The convention then went into execu-
tive session at the theater, and the
ladies auxiliary met in the assembly
room of local hotel.
Evening star., 1914-07-21
Not Slap at President.

Some of the democratic senators hava
stated that they thought the appointment
of Jones an unfortunate one. huI thar -
would he worse for the party and the
country to turn the President down than
il would be TO confirm Mr.. Jones nom
nation they also maintain that in orGe-
to accomplish anything We must ma,
team work. What is Your idea ahou'
that. senator" Mr.. kardaman was asked
Well deny that the rejection 81 th..
Jones nomination would he slap M th-
Presidents face My vote against IN"
nomination cannot he taken AS an affrout
TO the President.
1T will be taken as declaration of
senatorial independence and ntelleo-
tual self-respect which | submit would
not be out of place Just now--hut IL is
not in any sense an affront.
1T would he but an expression Of A
difference of opinion which a large ma
Jority of the democratic senators. | be-
lieve, entertain on this subject. regard
less of how they may vote | know the
great advantage of harmony and agre.a-
ment. or teamwork. as some call It.
between the coordinate branches OF tfa
government. But there are two kinds %
teamwork. one is represented in foot
Dall or base ball team. where each man
has his particular function to perform
under the rules OF the game. and the
members perform that function in their
own proper way
There is another sort of team work
which is represented in picture IN
which the executive is sitting in a Wagon
holding tightly to the reins. with the pres-
dental lash in his hands. and driving
the senatorial party emblem as his
own will or judgment dictates prefer
the first picture. and in that team I am
going to play the game as | under
stand the rules. and as my Judgment
ana my conscience dictate. and my
obligations TO my constituency impel
me to act"
Evening star., 1914-07-21
Senator O'Gorman in Confer
ence With Banker at White
Sulphur Springs.
REPORT FAVORING JONES
ABOUT READY TO SUBMIT
Expected to Embody Reply to Ma
jority Criticism of Harvester
Trust Convictions.

While democrats of the banking and
currency committee of the Senate were
working today to complete the minority
report urging the confirmation of Thom-
as d. Jones of Chicago as a member of
the federal reserve board, reports reached
the capital that Senator O'Gorman of
New York was conferring at White sui
phur Springs, w. Va, with Paul NJ War
burg. the Presidents other nominee to
complete the board.
Members of the banking and currency
committee denied that they had any part
in an effort to induce MIR. Warburg to
change his mind and appear before the
committee. but they thought il probable
that Mr.. Warburg would do SO inasmuch
as Senator OGorman has professed to
be in favor of his confirmation.
Evening star., 1914-07-21
DEEMED GREAT VICTORY.
General Counsel of Federal League
Discusses Latest Ruling.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 21.-'fhis
indeed is victory and one which means
a great deal to the ball players. who have
for years been tied up to the national
agreement and restrained in their free
right of contract" said Edward Z. Gates,
general counsel of the Federal League
This decision is by far the most far
reaching that has been decided against
organized base ball.
We feel that this opens up the field
for the ball player and will enable the
Federal League to engage in honest and
fair competition with those who have
monopolized the field for SO many years
1t will result in great and much-needed
reforms in the national game"
Evening star., 1914-07-21

turn over to the agents of crooked big
business the administration of the
banking and currency laws Of the coun-
try
There is a psychological side to tina
question which ought not to be ignored
] know OF nothing more to he regretted
than the creation within the minds Of the
patient toilinG. silent wealth producers
of want OF confidence in the admins
traitors of the laws. and the farmers Who
have been robbed by the harvester trust
VIII not have faith in the tdehty Of an
agent Of that trust in the performance y,
the functions of director on the fed
eral reserve board. II is alright that
the big fish may he assured of the friend
liness of the little fish-the little fish are
always friendly-hut I hardly think f.
would be fair to the little fish that thev
should be fed 10 the hig fish In order -
show the big fsh that We wish them
,,-al
Evening star., 1914-07-21
CHARGED WITH TREASON.
Joseph Coblatz, Alleged I. W. w
Leader, Is Arrested

STEUBENV1LLE, Ohio. July a1.-Jo-
seph Coblatz. said by the authorities of
Jefferson county to be the leader of the
Industrial Workers of the World among
the miners in Belmont and Jeffersor
counties. was lodged in Jail here last
night charged with treason. His bond
was placed at SloVD.
The county authorities, Including
Sheriff w A. Huscroft and Prosecutine .
Attorney c. W. Brown. declare CoblatZ
took charge of the l. w. w followers
after the departure of Joseph Ettor,
Quiet prevailed throughout the troubled
district last night. although large
force of deputies remained at Bradley
Evening star., 1914-07-21
ACCUSED OF STARVING WIFE.
Farmer Alleged to Have Purchased
Coffin and Dug Her Grave.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July 21.-
Samuel Cunningham, farmer, of
Belleville, near here. is in the county
jau awaiting hearing on charges
made by J. E. Mayhem. state humane
agent Cunningham, repVted to be
wealthy. was arrested late yesterday
on warrant sworn to by Mayhem
and charging first degree murder.
Mayhew charges Cunningham starved
his wife Ann Cunningham. TO death.
1t IS alleged in the warrant that Gun
ningham not only failed to provide
his wife with food for twelve days
prior to her death last Friday. but
that he purchased coffin three weeks
ago and began digging a grave week
ago