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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
RELGIANS RETREATING
BEFORE THE ADVANCE
OF GERMAN FORCES

From this il was inferred that the Ger
man forces were not yet close TO the
Belgian capital.
| The absence oil information about the
movement Of the big armies is account
ed for by officials as due to the TACT
that American diplomatic officers are so
thoroughly absorbed in caring for strand
ed Americans that they are unable to
make any calls at the different embassies
or legations where news might be OBJ
tanned
Amba ssador Herrick in one of his mes.
sages, however spoke of the fact that
even diplomats were unable to learn OF
what was happening in the war zone be-
yond what was given out by the official
press bureaus, so strict was the censor
ship everywhere. From the far East the
American government had no dispatches
yesterday and though there were mes
sages telling OF the welfare OF Amer-
cans, these messages said nothing re-
gardirg the probable attitude of Ger
many toward the japanese utmatum
commanding her to withdraw from kiao.
Chau.
Baron Chinda. the japanese ambassa-
dor, had a brief conference Yesterday
with Secretary Bryan, but said he
brought nothing OF Importance. kaifu
Shah. the Chinese minister, later talked
at length with Mr.. Bryan but declined
to discuss the object of his visit beyond
saying that he had no dispatches from
his government.
George Foster Peabody, Hamilton Holt,
William II. Short, George 2. Roberts and
DIR, Ernest Richards, representing yir-
tually all the peace societies in the
United States, formally expressed their
to Secretary Bryan of the
tender of good offices made by President
Wilson to the European powers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
MEMBER OF RE-
PUBLICAN STATE
COMMITTEE
Edward S. Fleury, Well-Known ver-
monter, Died at Isle La Motto
This Morning

Isle La Motto, Aug. 20.--Edward S,
Fleury, aged So years, died at 1920 this
morning as the result of stroke of APP
oplexy sustained yesterday afternoon
as he was boarding the steamer Chat
eaugay at Burlington for the return
home after an excursion TO that city. He
was taken aboard the steamer and never
regained consciousness.
Mr. Fleury was born in Isle La Motto
and had always lived here. He was en-
gagged in the marble business and also in
the fruit business. He was active in
politics, as well as in business, having
represented the town in the legisla
lures of 1888 and 1890 and being a mem
ber Of the Senate in 1898. He was
member of the Republican state commit
tee from Grand Isle county at the time
of his death. In local affairs Mr. Fleury
had held nearly every town office and
was selectman at the time of his
death
He leaves his wife and five sons; also
two brothers. Mr. Fleury was mem
ber of various Masonic bodies including
Mount Sinai temples also of'the Knights
or Pythias and of the modern Woodmen
Of America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
AWAIT GERMANY'S REPLY.
Withdrawal from Chinese Territory
Furnish Complication.

Washington, D. @, Aug. 2o.--Ger-
many's reply to Japan's ultimatum is
being awaited with anxiety in diplo-
matte quarters as likely to open hostili-
ties in the far east. 1t is possible the
reply may pass through American chan
nels of communication as that was one
of the means of forwarding Japan's note,
owing to the difficulties of cable commu-
ncation.
The suggestion was made in diplo-
matte circles yesterday that il Germany
withdrew from Kiau- Chau, abandoning
it for the time being while her energies
We're centered in Europe. il would pre-
sent a new and interesting situation.
With Germany withdrawing. Kiau-Chau
would naturally revert to China. How
ever, no information of Germany's pur-
pose has vet come through, although
such intimations as officials receive in
dicate that Germany will reject the de-
mand and resist siege to the utmost.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
Insurreetion at Dodge Bridge.

Chief Sinclair and Constable George
T. Morris were called 20 Dodge's bridge
early this afternoon to quell an h-
tcrnecine riot on the spot where a camp
Of gipsies have pitched their moving
tents. Two horse-swapping members Of
the caravan who said they had just paid
fines in Montpelier city court for intox-
ication. were involved in the main circus
feature Of the affair. along with a wom-
an. claimed 70 BE- the wife Of one Of
the oonsbatauts In response 70 the
chiefs request for her name, the woman
replied;
Annie Rafferty,
Franc or Germany psrried the
officer.
County Limerick, II you please. sor,
vas the response that osme IN q fash.
With that the chief and the constable
proceeded 70 take the names Of the 9th
ers directly concerned IN the rumpus.
Peaee having been restored BY summary
threats from the officers. the campers
promised % espuuse the cause Of law
and order during the remainder Of their
stay at the bridge. No arrests are e1-
pectei 20 follow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
GERMANS APPROACH ALLIES.
Belgians Admit That the Invaders Have
Secured Position.

London Aug. 20.--A Havas despatch
from Brussels gives an official communi-
cation concerning the present state of
the field operations in Belgium
After having lost much time and a
great number of men, and besides inn
portant war material" the communica-
tion says, "the Prussian right wing has
succeeded in gaining on both banks of
the Meuse the ground TO bring them into
contact with the allied armies.
"The German troops on the north bank
of the Meuse comprise sections of differ
ent army corps whose efforts have been
directed toward tine capture of Liege and
who are now disengaged. There also are
bodies of cavalry, thanks to which the
Germans have been able to make con
siderable disturbance, and extend them
selves north and south.
son the south the allied Belgian and
French armies have been able to repulse
them, but on the north, on the contrary,
they have had free field and could pen
citrate in small bodies far into The couh-
try.
I'm a word. the Germans have taken
a number of our positions, but has vast
ed 10 days arriving at tins result, which
is greatly to the honor of our army. 1t
is not a question of single battle evolu
tions or captures Of certain parts of the
or the towns. These matters
are secondary in regard to the object
assigned our troops in the general dis
positions. This aim cannot be revealed
and the most penetrating minds will be
1nahlp Ia discover IT, owing to the nee
sssarily vague particulars furnished con
,erning the operations"
Fighting il proceeding on the whole
front, extending from Basel. Switzef
and, to Diest, Belgium, and in these |
numerous contacts the more. the oppas
ng armies approach each other and the
nearer come the deciding battles the
more one must expect to hear OF an ad
'antage on this side and of yielding on
hat"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
FOUR AMERICANS ARE
REPORTED KILLED
In Series of Clashes with Mexicans at
Ray, AMI, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day-Dozen Mexicans Slain.

Globe, Ariz,, Aug. 20.-- Four Ameri-
cans and IL Mexicans are reported killed
in series of clashes in and near Ray,
on Tuesday and Wednesday, according
to information received here. A deputy
sheriff and two Mexican thieves were
killed Tuesday, when officers and band
Of Mexican outlaws first clashed at Dew
lis Canyon. A series of clashes followed
and. infuriated by the news Of the death
OF members Of the posse, the Americans
in Ray invaded the Mexican section OF
the town, driving men. women and chill
dren from their homes.
Reports say that many Americans are
searching the hills near Ray, bent upon
killing every Mexican they find.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
BROUGHT LIQUOR INTO VERMONT.
Frank ostiguy of Dorset Was Fined 500
at Pawlet.

Rutland, Aug 20.-Payment OF fine
Of 500 and costs of sl5 in justice court
at Pawlet yesterday Is very likely to
make Frank Ostiguy of Dorset more law
ful or at least more careful. for some
time 20 come. in his transportation of
liquor. Ostiguy was before justice Hugh
Roberts charged with the transportation
of Liquor from New York state into
Fawlet. a nolieense town. knowing that
it was intended for Illegal sale He
pleaded guilty. and paid his fine. Ostiguy
has been under suspicion for some time.
States Attorney r. I. Stafford was in
Pawlet yesterday TO watch the progress
of the case, which was. prosecuted by
Grand Juror Loren Sheldon. Ostiguy
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Caspar
L. Leach
The respondent pleaded guilty to
Transporting out Of New York state and
into Pawlet four quarts Of whisley and
p bottles Of beer, for illicit sale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
WASHINGTON COUNTY JURORS
Are Chosen for the September Term Of
Court.

The following are the petit jurors
drawn for the September term of Wash.
ington county court;
Barre City, W. A. Perry, Charles E.
Wood; Barre Town, Clarence Lepage,
Thomas Merkkelson; Berlin, George L.
Ayers, William Brown; Cabot, F. G.
Lamberton. Charles Houghton; Calais, c.
n. Bumpus, +. G.. Russ; Duxbury Dan
Donovan. L. ]. Durkee; Fast Montpelier,
William Walker, George Goodwin; Fays-
ton, John Carey, Marshfield, o. H.
Smith, Burt Lamberton; Middlesex, Leon
Daley, Thomas Herbert; Montpelier,
John Westburg, Harley Chritchett; More
town, Wesley Child; Northfeld, David b.
Adams Charles 0rdway; Plainfield, Hans
Fredrickson; Roxbury. Will Prentice
Waitsfeld, James Irwin, Warren J. Pal
mer; Waterbury, w. J. Ayers, V. L.
Warren, w. H. Dana. c. A.
Parker; Woodbury.. Clarence B. Bill,
Charles J. Harvey; Worcester, Glenn H.
Dodge. Ned A. Harris.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
BRUSSELS BEING BARRIcADED.
Inhabitants Fear Attack by Great Force
of Germans.

London, Aug 20,An American mill.
tary expert reviewing the situation in
Belgium said last night:
Il left Brussels to-day. There was a
good deal of agitation there as the peo-
Iple thought the Germans very near and
there had been fighting at Tirlemont A
good many refugees had come in from
| Tirlemont and Louvain.
"The people kept very quiet. though
they We're filled with suspense owing to
the numerous rumors The impression
was that the Germans, after making re-
lconniassances in force and scouting the
country to the north of Brussels with
cavalry, were about to advance in force
on Brussels. The population OF Brussels
had been told by the burgomaster that
If the Germans came. they should re-
main indoors and go on as far as pos
sible with their usual vocations.
Brussels is an undefended city, but
within the last three or four days every
important street leading out of the town
has been barricaded. Trenches have
been dug in the outskirts and barbed
wire entanglements have been placed in
front of them. These defenses. however,
are intended only for protection against
9 cavalry raid. They would be futile
against any attack in force
ANY battle for the actual possession
of Brussels will be fought outside in the
of Wavre and Louvain II the
Germans take Brussels it does not mean
IN any sense military setback for the
allies, beyond its sentimental effect. and
the opinion in Brussels was that owing
to French successes in Alsace and the
check the German right wing has suf-
fered in Belgium, something must be
done which would have at least the form
Of success.
Brussels apparently Is not unduly
scared. The shops are open; the street
cars and taXicabs are running and the /
are appearing regularly |
There is no sign of alarm and the staff |
states that the situation is excellent. As /
4 matter Of fact the general public had 4
not yet heard the news which was rapid 1
" spreading early this morning in Off
.ial quarters.
The people will submit TO the Ger 4
mans without any demonstration. be-
ause Of the practical good sense Of the
2elgians which teaches them that re-
istanee after their army Is driven back
s fruitless. and because Of their supreme
onfidence that the British and French
vill eventually drive the Germans out
Il Belgium.
The Belgian officials are warning the
'eople not to attempt reprisals because
hat would bring reprisals on them You
an hear any kind Of rumor IN Brussels.
nd IL the Germans are determined TO
ttack IN force. Brussels viii b. taken
nless the allies decide 10 resist for the
axe Of the possession Of the town. 4
sThe Germans have been using their
avalrv with rreat audacity and some /
lines with more audacity than skill |
hev nave sent their cavalry - scouts 2
J an directions and some reported bat
'es have heen no more than reronnsEs-
lnees IN force. N which the Germans q
sed hoth cavsirv and infantry and
1me guns. With either ons o. two Pur-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
CANADA ENDORSES ENGLAND.
Parties Were in Unanimous Accord in
Parliament at Ottawa.


Ottawa, Ont. Aug. 2o.-England's par.
tieipation in the European conflict was
endorsed by the Canadian parliament
yesterday. In the House Of Commons
and in the Senate, the government and
opposition leaders and their followers
were in unanimous accord, and in both
chambers the address endorsing the
speech from the throne was adopted in
record time.
Great public interest was indicated by
crowds Of spectators who filed the gal
leries.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, opposition leader
Of the lower house. the first 10 rise after
formalities had been completed, opened
with a declaration that for the present
session party lines had been abolished
so long as there is danger at the
front. aid Sir Wilfrid, ~it is our duty
70 let Great Britain know. TO let the
friends and foes Of Great Britain know
there is in Canada but one mind and
one hsart and that all Canadians stand
behind the mother country. conscious and
proud that she did not engage in war
from selfish motives OF for srgrandize-
nenf. but 20 maintain uutarnished the
honor Of her name. 70 fulfill her obliga-
tons - her allies. to maintain her treaty
Dbl cations and 90 save civilization from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
WEST DERBY WOMAN
DIED FROM FALL
Mrs. Madison J. Bisbee, Wife of Deputy
Collector of Customs at Newport,
Fell Down Cellar Stairs.

Newport, Aug. 90 Mrs. Madison j.
Bisbce OF West Derby died yesterday
from the effects OF fall sustained on
Tuesday morning, when she made q mis-
step and was precipitated down the eel
lar stairs. striking the back Of her head
against the cellar wall Her skull was
fractured, anu she was conscious only a
short time after the accident Three
local physicians were summoned and
finally DR.. j. NJ. Allen OF st. Johnsbury
was called to perform an operation Dr..
Allen arrived just q few minutes before
her death.
Mrs Bisbee was Ss years of age and
leaves her husband. who is diputy coIlec-
tor Of customs a. this port, and also one
daughter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
SIX CANDIDATES
FOR POPE NAMED
Cardinals Maffi, Delai, Ferrata, Agliardi,
PompiIi and Serafna Are Men
toned for Place of Plus X,

Rome, Aug 20-The matter OF a con-
clave was discussed to-day, the majority
of the cardinals favoring its being held
in Rome as usual, others, however, be-
lieving il better to meet in Holland. Six
candidates already mentioned arc Car
dinals Maffi. Delai, Ferrsta, Agliardi,
Pompili, and Serafni.
The expected conclaye for the elec-
tion of the pope to be held September 8,
is being delayed to give time for the
cardinals of several countries to arrive.
il is doubtful whether Gibbons and
O'Connell can reach here by that date
owing to the disarrsngement of the
steamship and railroad service incident
to the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20

the unbridled lust of conquest and
power"
He reminded volunteers from the prov
inee of Quebec that they would fight on
this occasion for both England and
France. OF the Germans of Canada, he
said:
Let me tell my fellow oountrymen of
German origin that Britain has no con-
flict with the German people We re-
spect and admire them, but in the strug.
gle for constitutional liberty which has
been universal in Europe during the last
century the German people have not
made the same advance as some other
nations Of Europe"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
SEE SIGHTS IN LONDON.
vietorisnO Huerta and Family Are Held
Up BY War.

London. Aug. Marooncd in Lon
don because Of the war and the conse-
quent interruption to travel. Victoriano
Huerta. former president q Mexico. and
his family made a brief sightseeing tour
about London yesterday.
General Huerta and family slipped
into London unannounced and secured
apartments in an obscure hotel, where
thev have rested quietly for two days.
worn out by the trip from Jamaica
To inquiries AZ % he health. General
Husrta ssid BE- vas vell but tired out
He will remain in England until August
=. when he uili Frooeed 10 sautander,
Spain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
AGAIN POSTPONED.
Hearing in Barre and Montpelier Against
Traction Company.

Thea hearing which was set for Fri
day in the ehancery cases of the cities of
Barre and Montpelier against the Barre
& Montpelier Traction & Power Co. rela-
tive TO iniunctions restraining the com
psny from increasing strees car fares in
Barre and Montpelier has again been
continued, this time to Aug. 81. The
cases are set for hearing before Judge
l.. r. Slack as master in chancery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
WAS CARRYING $50.
Member of Gypsy Camp Under Arrest
Was Well Supplied.

Two members of the gypsy camp at
Dodge's bridge, Michael Fullerton and
Arthur Rafferty,. were srraigned in Mont
pelier city court this morning on charges
of intoxication. TO which both pleaded
guilty Rafferty, paid the minimum fine,
but refuse to stand good for a similar
fine imposed on Fullerton, who was re-
manded to Jail until the fine and costs
could be brought from the camp. When
the pair were searched by officers after
their arrest last night, the sum Of $50
was found in a handkerchief on Raffer
tvs person.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
BETTY DEAN WON RACE.
A Barre Racer Captured 7;1e at Barton
Fair.

Barton. Aug. Threatening wealth
or kept down the attendance at the Or
leans county fair yesterday morning, but
the afternoon attendance was about
5000. The show of stock was good,
the Hereford herd from Grford. n. H.,
being special attraction. The ball
game between Orleans and st. Johnsbury
was forfeited to Orleans in the sixth
inning, when st. Johnsbury refused to
accept the umpire's decision.
The racing was in straight heats. The
summary:
2:i6 Pacing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
TRUSTEE APPOINTED
And Also Appraisers in the Case Of the
Smith Bros. Granite Co.

In bankruptcy .ourt az Montpelier to-
jay the first hearing was held in the
case cf smith Bros. Granite TO. of Barre.
Virgil p. Ayers Of Barr vas appointed
trustee and Alex Gordon, AleN. Young
and William Russell were NAMED as ap-
prsisers ,. A. Long and n. =. Smith
appeared On the case TO-DAY,
The frst meeting Was held in the ease
of J. w Gsbrse q Montpelier. and -
there was no appearance the aFr,snt-
meus 81 a trustee was deferred.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20
U. S. NOT INFORMED.
Government at Washington in Dark as
to the War.

Washington, Aug. 20.-Oaicials OF the
United states government are a. ignor-
ant OF what is happening on the battle
fields Of Europe a. the general public.
Not a single message American
diplomats are IN hourly communication
from al European oapitaIs-has come
N the last five days giving the slightest
hint Of the development Of military op-
erations. In only one despatch was thert
any reference q pending hostiliiics.
Minister Whitlock AZ Belgium report
I'd that although the seat Of government
had been moved TO Antwerp he saw no
need Of leaving Brussels for the present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20

poses They were either aiming to Gov
er their flank by these continuous
threats. or else were ascertaining the
Belgian positions with view to an at
tack in force.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-20

.ZiI4I4' ztIoA, ZiI5Ha.
2;30 Trot.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-24

London, Aug. 24.-So serious is
the situation along the lines held by
the allied armies that the war Office
refuses to permit any information
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-24

GUM uOoud ask for international Investigation of al
legged cruelty by the German troops.
Washington.@Thr through the German WireLess sta
ton at Saie Long Island today the German embassy
received message reporting Uctory by the German
croWn prince fUe French army corps Metz.
ManiLa.-Gern1an liner Princes Alice took refuge
in Island of MinandaO after being fired at by British
uarshp.
Rome.-Cabinet in continual conference Nth king.
Pressure strong force Italy against Austria
in spite of treaties
Tokio.-Japan is directing three squadrons against
the German province of KiaoChau and the German
ships in The first and second squadron
uUU operate against KiaoChau DhLe the third uUH be
used patrol the Chinese and uUatch for any
German cruisers that eude the bIockading fleet.
acknowledgements from Rome, Paris and seq
erI other points today reported that Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria seriously ILL., but there off,
cia confirmation anywhere. Communication IOth Aus
tria is practically shut off.
PoriS.-French holding their in Upper AL
SAGE and German assault at MuLhausen has been de-
feated.
Tokio.-Copes of proclamation issued by Mayer
Weldeck the governor of Kiao-Cha teLegraphed here
report him saying:
eff the enemy Wishes the concession he uOU haUe
and take it. He uDiu find posts We look
confidently into the future and UeN prepared to
ceiUe the enemy"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-24

about the fighting to be made pub
lie. Only a brief statement was
forthcoming today It declared tina.
the British regulars were in action
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-15
TUBERCULOSIS AND DIVORCE

new cause for legal separation has been added To already long list by the supreme court of New York state It is consumption The action in question is ermed annulment rather than divorce, but the distinction is of no great importance.
 At the time of his marriage Joseph sobe, the de endant was already suffering from tuberculosis His iancee did not know it. He had assured her that it only a severe cold although his physician, the wife testified had told him his marriage would be a criminal act Within few weeks of the wedding Sobel ordered for his health and the couple ,eparated No children were born The victims case pronounced hopeless The court in deciding the case sabshed absolutely precedent, declaring that
 account of the infectious nature tuberculosis and he predisposition of patients offspring succumb
 the disease it would be gross perversion of jus ice to refuse to release the wife from the marital con ract"
 The decision may have widespread effect in de srmiuing judicial acuon-and also public opinon--in egard infectious contagious diseases in general n so far as they concern marriage relations