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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
Tugged in Vain at Body of
Cassius A. Wright in Lit
tie River, Waterbury
MASTER HAD THROWN
HIMSELF INTO STREAM
Discovery Was Made by the
Victims Brother-in-Law
This Forenoon

Waterbury, Aug. l9-Despite the ef-
forts of his faithful dog to rescue him,
Cassius A. Wright a we'll known resi-
dent hereabouts, committed suicide by
drowning in Little river this forenoon.
Whom men, who had gone in search of
Mr.. Wright, arrived at the bank OF the
river they found the dog tugging away
at the clothes of the dead man near the
edge Of the water, unable to get the body
out but still persisting in his efforts.
After milking five cows at the farm
OF Dennis Downing. ms wife's people.
this morning, Mr.. Wright started to
walk to Woodward hill ahead of Mr..
Downing, who was to drive to the place
to inspect some property. Mr.. Wright
said he would starr off on foot and that
Mr.. Downing might overtake him. When
Mr., Downing had driven along some dis
tanee and had not overtaken the pedes
triaD, as he expected, he inquired of Will
Thompson, who was driving to the vil-
lage, if Mr.. Wright had been seen. On
getting a negative response, Mr.. Down
ing turned around toward the village
again. Coming to Little river he dis
covered Mr.. Wright's dog on the bank OF
the river trying to pull out his mas
ter's body.
Following the removal of the body
from the river by Mr.. Downing and 9TH
,rs, DR.. Steele and Selectmen " L. Per-
Sins and Myron Hutchins were sum
nonod. The doctor said the man prob |
lbly had been dead an hour and half |
md that il undoubtedly was case of |
suicide, after which the selectmen or
lered the removal of the remains to a |
ocal undertaking room.
Mr. Wright had been despondent for
ome time and haG not been considered I
ust in his right mind He sold his
arm in the Little river district year /
go and after living for time at Dux
Jury Corners came to this village to live
n the Farrar addition. Recently he had
een working at the Downing farm.
He was born in Waterbury SO years
go, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexius
Wright and had lived nearly all his life
q this vicinity. He married Miss Abb
ie Downing, who survives him, togeth-
r with one son, Marlin Wright, en-
loyed in one of the local stonesheds,
rother, Tillman Wright, of Stowe, and
sister, Mrs. James Ennis, of Water
ury Center. The arrangements for the
Ineral have not been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
ACCUSE FRENCH OFFICERS.
Germans Say They Went to Belgium to
Instruct in Defense.

Berlin, via Copenhagen and London,
Aug. ia series of statements on the
Liege enigma is published from the
headquarters of General Stein, accord
ing to which French officers and perhaps
also French soldiers, were sent to Liege
before the war to instruct the Belgian
troops in the defense OF the fortifica-
tions
at was impossible to protest against
this" says General Stein, but after
the war began this conduct had to be
regarded as an infraction of Belgian
neutrality by France. We had to act
with all speed, and moblized. Regi-
ments were sent to the frontier and
marched on Liege Six weak brigades
on a peace footing with. some cavalry
took Liege.
"The brigades were modified at Liege
and there received as their first re-en-
forcement their own reserves. Two
other regiments came later. Our mo-
bilization has Just finished. Our en-
emies thought that 100000 Germans
were at Liege and, owing 10 difficulties
with the commissariat, were unable to
advance. This, however, was a mis-
take There was another reason for the
pause.
"Now the forward march can begin
and our enemies will have an oppor-
tunty to convince themselves that the
German force is well supplied with food
and arms The emperor has given the
word not TO sacrifice another drop Of
blood TO capture the Liege forts.
"The enemy did not know our meth |
DDS Of attack and believed themselves
secure in the forts, but already the hre
Df our weakest big guns had forced the /
forts which they shelled 10 surrender, I
or quickly demolished them. burying
The gsrrisons in the ruins. The Liege
viii no longer serve our
snemies. but viii BE- q support 70 the
German army"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
WOODBURY. CASE HEARD.
Large Number of Witnesses Brought to
Barre on Liquor Prosecution.

Around 80 men and women from
Woodbury., most OF the former being
lquarrymen, invaded the city to-day to
testify in the justice court hearing III
the state cases against Dominick Moro
SIM, Peter Venturini and Frank Bartoli
charged with selling liquor Illegally. The
men were arrested Monday by Deputy
| Sheriff A. M. Morrison and it was not
until yesterday that they were able to
obtain their release from police head
quarters BY furnishing bail of $500 each
| Justice H. w. Scott presided at the hear
| ing to-day, States Attorney ]. Ward
Carver representing the state and e. r.
Davis appearing for the defendants.
Cases We're opened at 10 o'clock and be-
cause of the large number Of witnesses
present it looked as though the hearing
would continue through the afternoon
Among the witnesses was Harold Ross,
who was designated as the elders
brother" in the testimony of Teddie
Weeks. who applied this appellation TO
Ross when the states attorney inquired
as to Ross relation to the Woodbury.
parson. Ross testified to going to the
so-called Banks house. where the three
respondents are said to reside, and |
drinking two bottles of beer, for which |
he paid 30 cents. He was able to tell /
who received the money but the beer, ne
asserted, came from the second story |
tenement. With him on the steps were
Teddie Weeks and John Gldden. Ed /
ward Nye, another witness, testified to
drinking beer upstairs in the house, but
denied paying TO. it.
Early this afternoon the hearing was
concluded when the charge against Mo
rosini was mol pressed on the ground of
evidence, while Venturini
was held for county court in the sum of
$500, which he furnished Bartoli had
already waived examination and fur
nished bail of $500 for his appearance at
the September term of Washington
county court.
1t was on the testimony of l0-year-old
Leonard Riley that Venturin was held.
The lad broke down after he had been
On the stand a moment, but he quickly
himself and told the court /,
story which the cross-examination of ;
he defendants attorney could not !
shake. Leonard told of going to Ven =
urinis three or four times last Sunday !
or wine. Each time he was dispatched /,
~ Billy Bennett of Grsniteville, he said
Who was a guest at the Riley home On ,
me occasion he gave Venturini 25c for :
pail of wine for Bennett The boy /
lso told of going to Venturini's before / ;
hen to get beer and wine. Others who 4
ollowed with testimony were r. Riorio Z
nd Arthur Carr. the latter a foreman \
t the Gray quarry, who told of drink
ne beer at the Banks house but denied !,
aging for IT, 1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
PROMINENT NoRTHFIELD, MAN.
Halsey r. Brown Died Suddenly on
Tuesday, Aged 80.

Northfeld, Aug Halsey r. Brown,
for many years one of the most promi-
mont business men of the town, died sud
denly Tuesday noon at his home on
Main street aged so years. A short
| time ago he sustained a severe attack
of heart disease, but it yielded readily
to medical treatment given and he was
in much improved condition until the
repeated attack, which ended fatally
Mr.. Brown was born in Burke in 1884
where he engaged in farming and the
merchandise business until 1865, when
he came 10 Northfeld, formiug-a part
nership with the late Rufus r. Young
and opened a general store in the Paine
block About 1872 he disposed of this
interest and entered into partnership
with Andrew +. Denny in the grocery
business
This partnership with Mr.. Denny con-
tinued for some years until Mr. Brown
bought the entire business and conduct
ed il alone In 1856 he was elected
director of the Northfield National bank
and in 1895 became vice-president. On
January 2. lo00 he was elected presi-
dent of the Institution, TO succeed George
Nichols. He was always prominent in
town affairs, both in his native town of
Burke and in Mortified. He represent
ed Northfeld in the Vermont legislature
in 1894, and he had also represented
Burke in the same body. He was
member of the Methodist church and
was prominent in that denomination.
Mr.. Brown was twice married. his first |
wife being Zilpha s. Smith of Burke |
They had three children. Nancy. born in
1860 and deceased in 1868: Flora. wife |
II Charles A. Edgerton, cashier Of thl
Northheld National bank; and Mabel, !
wife Of DIR. Fred r. Belknap Of Benton
HaTbor. Mich. Besides the two daugh.
ters. ne leaves his second wife. who was
Mary Smith Of Lyndon. 20 whom he
vas married June !, ls0s; and also a
brother. Alison Brown Of Mortified.
The funeral viii be held az the Meth
dist church Friday afternoon at , II
''cloA. and IL j. expected that Rev. A. h
T. Webb Of Fairlee. formerly Of North.
icld. will oficiste. assisted by Rev. J.
3 Gates. the present pastor Of the
hurch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GREAT ARMIES CLASH
IN FIRST BIG BATTLE
OF GERMAN INVASION
YANKEE TUNE RESoUNDS
As Highland Regiment Marched Through
Strand in London.

London, Aug. 19.--London displayed
little excitement when il became known
that the British troops were in France.
There We're no crowds around the bull
letn boards and no rush for newspapers.
There were stolid, repressed, earnest
crowds in the parks where the recruits
are drilled, and Mt the barracks where
the trained soldiers go through evolu-
tions.
The general routine is little disturbed
except for the unceasing movement
through the streets of troops, ammuni-
tion trains and hospital corps, Tailors
and saddlers are rushed with business.
The sign Swords and bayonets sharp
ened" appears in the cutters windows.
No women or children cry as the troops
depart.
The attendance at the music halls and
theatres shows no diminution and many
Americans attend the playhouses.
As one Highlander regiment went
through the Strand its band played
Marching Through Georgia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
HALTED AT CONCORD, N. H.
Harry Moore, Chauffeur, Alleged to Have
Taken Suitcases.

For the alleged larceny of one suitcase
from Mrs. Nelson Nassar of Waterbury
and satchel from Jones q Nye, the De-
pot square liyerymen, Harry Moore, a
chauffeur, viii be araigned before Judge
ii. w. Scott in city court tomorrow
morning at Q o'clock. Moore is in the
custody of Concord, n H., officers, who
detained him nj the request OF States
Attorney J. Ward Carver last evening.
An officer from the sher' department
will bring him t. Barre : II or early
Tomorrow.
According to the 8 Aation placed
in the hands OF y ate's attorney,
Moore while ey by Jones & Nye
to operate the livery, carried Mrs.
Vassar of v ~ to South Barre on
Monday s Moore she entrusted
a check selonged to a suitcase OF
hers in u atrial Vermont station here.
His instructions were to get the case
and carry it to the livery barn. Moore
is alleged to have carried out this end of
the agreement and more. The alleged
theft was discovered yesterday afternoon
and reported to States Attorney Carver,
who was in Montpelier. Immediately he
notined the authorities IN Manchester
Nashua and Concord to be on the look.
out for Moore. 1t was learned that the
man checked three parcels for Worcester,
Mass. from the local station in the
One of them was his own, the
second belonged to Mrs. yassar, and
the third is alleged to be the property of
Jones u Nye. Late last night, word was
received of Moore's detention in Con-
,ord, and an officer was sent to take him
IN charge.
The Barre livery men declare that
Moore was on the point of getting
through at their stable when the al
eyed theft was committed Their suit
.ase was in the office and Moore is be-
ieved to have taken it in broad daylight.
lie had been in the employ of Jones & I.
lye since early in the summer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
UNITED STATES WAS
NEAR WAR MOVE
With Mexico as Recently as Fortnight
Ago, but President Wilson Inter
vened, Says Washington
Report

4 Washington, ID. e., Aug. Ia.--Just nov
close the United States came to being
involved in war with Mexico as recent,
| " - a fortnight ago was revealed yes.
terday by some high officials of -Ae ad.
ministration.
| When Gen. CarranzR abruptly reject
| ed the overtures OF the peace ENJOYS
sent BY Provisional President Carba jail
and at the same time ignored the diplo-
matte efforts Of the American govern
ment to bring about peaceful entry of
the eonstitutionalists into Mexico City,
many members Of the cabinet-it is said
a ms iority-urged the president to send
American troops from Vera Cruz to the
Mexican capital TO prevent the anarchy
expected to follow.
President Wilson, however, firmly re-
sisted all pressure, arguing that the
sending of American troops 10 Mexico
City, even on mission of order, would
probably mean war with the approach
ing constitutionalists
A few days later actual oyertures
came from the Carbajal government, that
if American troops would come TO pre-
serve order they would not be opposed,
but assisted. Other promises were made
the United States was to be given
coaling station in Magdalena bay, the
Chamizal claims were TO be adjusted and
other things OF particular interest to the
American government were to be ar
ranged.
The president rejected all approaches
of this character, believing the constitu
would themselves maintain or
der when they reached Mexico City. He
gave his attention instead to the pos
siblc split in the north between Villa
and Carranza, and renewed his efforts
to harmonic the leaders so that a pro-
visional government recognized by all
factions might be set up.
To carry out this purpose the presi-
dent sent a personal friend, Paul Full |
Ter, New York lawyer. to see both |
Villa and Carranza Mr.. Fuller saw the !
president and Mr. Bryan secretly in |
and has just arrived at
Villas headquarters, where he is coop |
,rating with George C. Carothers, Amer
can consular agent, in urging Villa to
DIN with Carranza in maintaining peace
n Mexico.
Announcement of the fact that Mr.. /
Fuller had gone to see villa was made 1
" Secretary Bryan yesterday 1t was
eported in some quarters that Mr.. Full
er was sent to familiarze himself with
onditions, and that he might eventually
70 ramed ambassador to Mexico when
ormal recognition was extended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
And Was Placed Under $1,000 Bonds for
Grand Jury Hearing.

Rutland, Aug. l9.-Lewis Pelkey Of
Fair Haven, who on July Is was dis
covered BY his daughter, Miss Belle Pei
key holding in his hands an axe with
which. it is alleged, he had struck the
woman on the head was yesterday ar
raigned at the house Of correction before
Justice Daniel Carmody of Fair Haven
on the charge OF making an assault with
intent to kill while armed with a dan
gerous weapon. He pleaded not guilty,
waived examination and was bound over
to the county grand jury under 5000
bail. Pelkey Is confined at the county
Jail in default Of surety, 7. W. Moloney
OF this city is bis counsel. States At
torney b. T. stafford appeared for the
Yesterday.
Although recovering. Mrs Pelkey is
still confined 20 her bed She suffered
fracture OF the skull from one Of the
blows she received Liquor Is said TO
have been responsible for the affair
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GERMANS ATTACKED
ITALIAN PEOPLE?
Refugees from Madgeburg, Germany,
Tell Story Of Killing Of Seven and
wounding Of Sixteen.

London. Aug 10, 1895 a. ma dis
patch from Rome to The star SAYS that
refugees from Madgcburg Germany. re-
port that the German soldiers fired on
5000 Italians confined in the barracks
there. killing seven and wounding rs.
because some Of them shouted. "Hurrah
for Italy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
STREET CAR STRIKE
AT NORTHAMPTON
Service Was Completely Tied Up Be-
cause Conductors and Motormen
Were Dissatisfied with Arbitra-
ton Boards Decision.
tion Boards Decision.

Northampton, Mass, Aug. IS The
street car service is completely tied up
here to-day by the striking of sixty-five
conductors and motormen of the North
ampton street railway. There was no
disturbance this morning The officials
OF the company are not prepared to say
whether they viii attempt to run the
cars with strikebreakers. The. men
struck because dissatisfied with the de-
rision Of working hours from ten to
nine was referred. The board favored
the company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
RAISED $4,000 FUND.
American Women in London Contribute
to War Relief.

London, Aug l9-At the first meeting
OF the American Women's War Relief
society, held yesterday at the residence
of Mrs. William Leeds. $4,000 was sub
scribed. The subscriptions ranged from
$4,000 to few shillings. Among those
present at the meeting were the Duchess
OF Marlboro. who presided; Lady Chur-
chill, Lady Paget and Mrs. John Astor.
1t was decided that the society would
equip hospital and hospital ferry for
the British Red Cross.
Cauncey NJ. Depew of New York and
DIR. Bloodgood OF Baltimore, who are
advising the society, made addresses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
POLES ASK CHANCE
TO FIGHT GERMANS
Are Volunteering for the Privilege
of Bearing Arms Against
GERMANY
Germany.

Paris, Aug. 10. 1000 a. m.--An of
fetal statement issued by the war Office
says that many Poles employed in mines
and factories are volunteering to serve
in the French army, asking particularly
that they be permitted to fight against
Germany
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
FRANCES FIRST WAR HERO.
His Name Revealed, but Neither Resi-
dence Nor Place Killed

PARIS, Aug. Is.-The name Of the first
French soldier killed in the war was
announced yesterday. but neither his
residence nor the place he was killed
was mentionad. following the military
ADMINISTRATIONS rule for absolute
secrecy.
II was through the publication Of lists
of dead and wounded in the Franco
Prussian war that the Germans learned
TIE locztion Of the Sighting units 81 the
Frczrh army and determined the Posi-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GERMAN OFFICIAL PLEASED
BY President Wilson's Appeal to Amer
leans for Neutral Sentiment.

Washington, d. G., Aug. i9.-Haniel
Won Haimhausen, charge Of the German
embassy here, commenting last night on
the presidents appeal yesterday to his
fellow countrymen for absolute neutral
ity toward the European conflict, said:
Il suppose one of the presidents rea
sons was the anti-German feeling whiet
has been shown in some OF the papers.
] think it is very good expression and
right one"
The japanese ambassador and Charge
Barclay of the British embassy declined
to make any comment.
No officials ar at the Austrian, Rus
sian or French embassies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GERMANS SUSPECT TREAcHERY
To Their Cause in Upper Alsaoe-Givs
Story Of Recent Engagement.

Berlin, vis Copenhagen and London,
Aug lq.-The Wolf bureau, the semi
Official German news agency, Yesterday
gave out the following account Of the
battle Of Muelhsusen;
aDne and . half French army corps en-
tered upper Alsaoe while our troops were
sffu concentrating. Netertheless. We
attacked the enemy. who vas throwu
back toward Bslfort, but whoss march
aftsrwarS coufInusd-
"A email sectEo1 of artillery from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Poultnsy Bakers File in Bankruptcy for
si,4s747.

Rutland. Aug IA petition in
bankruptcy was fled IN this city yc.ter-
day bv A. q Pearoe and J. King bakers
OF Pouitney. Petitions we're fled a.
Hrui and a. individuals - a firm they
have debts amounting to sl.457.s2 and
assets of sl.O5225 The principal cred
itors of the firm we're the Citinens Na-
tional hank ~ Poultnev with claims Of
sga0. y. \. BiNhv Son III poultnev
VITA claims Of s2ss and s sherman &
Son 81 poultnry with claims amounting
to slg1. A individuals they had No
ssssts and no liabilities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
SEEKS STATE POSITION.
R. W. simonds Of St. Johnsbury Would
Be Attorney General

St Johnsbury, Aug la.-The local
papers announced to-day the candidacy
of Robert W. Simonds OF St Johnsbury
for attorney general on the Republican
ticket Mr. Simonds is the senior part
ner in the Law firm of Simonds. Sesrles
and Graves. and has been member Of
the Caledonia county bar nearly twenty
wears He was states attorney two
terms and has had an extensive and sue
cessful practice in both civil and crimi-
nal eases.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19

Strassburg was defeated and two bat
teries, which had been rendered useless,
were taken by the enemy, who then
marched toward Schirmeck, eight miles
from Saales, Alsace.
"An investigation has been begun in
an endeavor to ascertain If any treach-
cry exists among the local population"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND
But Auto Didn't 0verturn and Water
bury People Escaped Harm.

Waterbury. Aug. l9.-Whiie Mr.. and
Mrs W. n. Berdan were driving along
Main street yesterday afternoon. their
automobile skidded and before being
brought 20 a stop turned completely
sroul.d Both the oocurauts were severe
ly islted but esoaped without injury.
one ei the rear wheels Of the machine
vas Smashed. and the turf in front a.
Mr-. p. A. Atherton's place sss consid-
ersbiy torn uP by TIE machine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
CANNONADING HEARD
IN BRUSSELS TO-DAY
German Army Reported to Be Marching
on the City, Says Report Received
In Paris.

Paris. Aug. IA despatch 70 the
Raris Midi from Brussels ssys caunousd-
ing uss distinctly heard in Brussels this
morning. Il is understood that the Ger
nan army = marching on the city via
Huy and Jodoigus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
c L u Meeting

Central Labor Union delegates. attsn-
tion. A FINAL meeting of the Labor day
picnic committees viii b. held in car
renters hall. Nichols block. tonight
{ "Wednesday st 7s50 ?. n AieK. Iron
sids, president
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GERMAN ADVANCE
LINE is BEING
PUSHED BACK
Is Report Which Comes to London Com
pany-BeIgians and French Are
Moving Forward

London. Aug. ia dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram company says the Ger
man advance posts near Jodoigne are
being gradually pushed back before the
advance Belgian and French forces
which are now in contact with the Ger
man army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GERMAN ATTACK WAS MADE
ON EMPEROR'S DIRECT ORDER

London Aug 10, 220 p ma curt in tele-
from Brussels dated last night of fierce fighting between
Belgian and German troops along extended front is generally
accepted indicating the real beginning of the first great battle
the War Eight Nations The reported
have been made direct orders from Emperor William himself
to the generals the field The exact extent of the line fight
revealed but presumably stretches north
Beyond this definite location is virtually guesswork.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
GERMANS ABANDON sARREBoURG.
Where The Were Strongly Established
With Heavy Artillery.

London Aug. ls.-An ofiiciel dispatch
to the French embassy says;
"The Germans have abandoned Sarre-
bourg, where they Were strongly estab-
lished with heavy artillery"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
"IN CASE OF EMERGENCY"
Japan Wants United States to Take
Over Embassy in Berlin.

Washington, d. G., Aug. l0.Japan
has asked the United States to take
over her embassy in Berlin in case OF
an emergency"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
LARGE NUMBERS OF BATTLE
REFUGEES ARE ARRIVING

London Aug 49, 1920 ma dispatch Telegram
sent last night from Brussels there fierce bat
tie between the Begans and the Germans along the
extended front Large numbers refugees arriving er
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-19
BELGIANS ARE FALLING BACK
ON CITY OF ANTWERP

Paris, Aug 49, 1915 mAn official announcement this
morning the retirement of Belgian troops towards Antwerp
rumored but not confirmed.