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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
CELEBRATE WITH IL CHILDREN.
Attend Silver Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs
Adolphus Dumos at St. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. l9.-The home
grounds of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphus Du-
mas on st. Mary street were crowded
last evening with friends at the celebra-
tion Of their 25th wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dumas were presented a
substantial purse of money.
Twenty years ago yesterday at
Notre Dame church in this village Mr..
Dumas and Miss Anastssie Dubois of
st. Equene de Bonlton, Canada, were
married by the late Rev. j. A. Boisson.
ault. In the years since that date Mr..
Dumas has never lost a day at his work
as molder for +. and I. Fairbanks & Co.
They have II children, who aided in the
celebration. They are Alfred, aged %;
Beatrice, 20; Lima, Is; Isola. IL; Al
phonse l6; Rollsnde, IA; Veranique. ~;
Bernadette, IL; Lecontine. .; Simonne,
s; Alice, 5, and Leo Paul, 3. Their first
child died.
Mr.. Dumas has three sisters, Mrs. j. A.
Aubin Of Newport. Mrs. William Lafond
and Mrs. Oliver Bourque Of st. Johns
bury. and two brothers, Joseph and Ma.
Doleon of St. Johnsbury. Mrs. Dumas
mother is more than so years old and
well preserved. She has
Ilso one sister, Mrs. Alexander Leclere of
3arre, and two brothers. Mark and Ferdi-
land Of 81. Johnsbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
VETERANS HOLD REUNION.
Hundred Old Soldiers Hold Reunion and
Picnic at Woodstock.

Woodstock, Aug. le.-The annual re
union OF the veterans Of Windsor and
Orange counties brought about 100 old
soldiers here yesterday, Randolph sent
the largest delegation, seven volunteer
cars bringing 20 people, including rs vet.
erans. At n O'Clock line formed in
the village and the veterans marched 10
the fair grounds headed by the George c.
Randall post hand. where basket picnic
was held at noon. Exercises began az l
O'Clock. Adiutsnt J. :. Eaton of Ran
dall post presided. Among the speakers
were r. A. Bycknell Of Chester. J. y.
Weeks Of Middlebury. Rev. Alfred J..
HouRh Of Brownsville and Department
Commander Martin Of Burlington. 9th
ers on the stand were; G. d. Williams Of
Burlington, assistant adiutant general.
and p. n. Kctchum Of Randolph. senior
vice department commander.
The election Of officers resulted az fol
lows: President. y NJ. Kendall. Bethel.
sice president, Y. D. Bridge, Woodstock,
secretary and treasurer. y. A. Edmunds.
Bethel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
TO DELAY WHILE
FORCING FIGHT
Carranza Hopes That 0bregon Will Cap
ture Villas Stronghold, Torreon,
by Saturday.

Washington, Aug.--General Villas re-
ply to the Pan-American appeal for a
peace conference among the Mexican fac
tions was received yesterday by the Villa
agent here, Enrique c. Llorente, and was
presented to Secretary Lansing to-day.
1t has not been made public, but is I'M.
derstood to accept the offer of the con-
ferees to aid in restoring government in
Mexico.
The first answer to the appeal to reach
the state department came yesterday
from General Cantu, Villa governor of
Lower California, telegraphed through
the American consul at Ensenada. This
is said to be favorable and in line with
that of General Villa.
General Carranza's response is known
to be in course of preparation. That he
will endeavor to convince the Pan-Amer-
lean conferees that recognition of his
government is the only way to establish
peace in Mexico is generally understood
here.
1t became known last night that all of
the principle Carranza generals have en-
tered into an agreement to make similar
replies to the appeal sent them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
MACHINISTS
ARE AT ODDS
President Is Against Nationwide Strike
Vice President Urges
One

Washington, Aug. lo.-Agitation for q
nationwide strike in munition plants, al
proposed by ]. ]. Keppler, ice-president
of the International Association of Ma.
chinists, was repudiated here yesterday
by the executive board of the associa-
tion. The board determined however, to
wage vigorously general campaign for
an eight hour day in all shops.
w. III. Johnston, international presi-
dent, swas authorized to disavow the
strike project.
"My attention has been called to an
interview by Vice President Keppler,' he
said last night, "in which he declares
that he will urge the association to au-
thorize national strike to enforce the
eight-hour day. This statement is un.
authorized by the international associa-
tion and is wholly at variance with its
policy. We have not declared for gen
eral strike. In fact, we will use every
means to prevent such development.
However, a general campaign will be
carried ON for shorter work day, a
which has been under way for
some time. For three years we have been
making special effort in this direction
in the printing machinery industry. Our
will be waged in all branches
Of the industry where business condi-
tions justify it,
Vice-President Keppler was TO appear
before the executive board to-day to urge
his national strike proposal despite yes.
.erdays action.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
sioo,ooo,ooo LOAN
To be Made in New York 10 Right For
eign Exchange.

New York. Aug. ia reduction in
the proposed foreign loan 20 be hoated
here. from the $500. .o00. 600 first suggested
10 slO0000oo0 or si50000000. seemed
probable last night as the result OF all
day conferences Of international fnsm-
Gers here. and By cable between this city
and London.
While n was generally thought that
this amount would b. inadequate 10 meet
the volume Of halls coming due rapidly
against fortign buyers Of American sup-
plies. Il was felt that The sum would bs
sufficient 20 right ths foreign exehsnes
markets Temporarily. Il least, and re-
store - norrnal xalne The foreign moneys
nov a lov issels ~ depregistion.
Ths chief reason for the crrtsmplatsg
reduetion in ths size of the lnan. how
stef. vss understood g. ~ tis belief that
= large lean. sneh - was frst projected
could mpt - readily ulnred here
IN considering tie proposed Ensiisf
lpen. lpcnl lankers eFidertiv sought isn-
mediate rstifr tizsu l.srr1rusnt rsiisf a
ioen ~ fl5o1n assl = v-ss r.oirtsf cat.
s'ruld ~ ths rFdiusYr tssis n four -
1uf ssrurs q credit - ssr0 ao0o og1 m tie
'uuutry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
tsrw0' .~ourned a Verdict Of
Guilty on Six Counts
in City Court
IN FIRST CASE TRIED
UNDER NEW. LAW
Defendants Attorney Pre-
pared to Carry Case
to Supreme Court Mi

verdict of guilty on six counts was
returned soon after noon to-day by the
jury in the case of state VS.. Mrs. Josefa
Gomez of "a West street, charged with
selling liquor Illegally. Under the new
law affecting the jurisdiction OF munich
pal courts, it was the first liquor case 10
be tried before Magistrate H. w. Scott
and common law jury of IL men. Act
ing under instructions from the court,
the jury discussed the question of inno-
cence or guilt and if guilty, of how many
offenses. Returning once for instructions,
the jury was out less than 20 minutes,
all told. O. X. Holister was chosen to
act as foreman and on his final report
the court sentenced the respondent to
pay fine OF $500 and costs aggregating
nearly $50. The respondents counsel
then announced his purpose to carry the
case to supreme court on exceptions, it
having been his defense that sales testi-
fled to by two witnesses were made by
the woman under coercion from her hus-
band. Bail in the sum of $500 was fur
nIshed and in the case against the intoxi-
eating liquor seized by officers who raid
ed the Gomez apartments, the alleged
contrdband goods were condemned and
ordered destroyed. An appeal on this
decision was also taken.
A crowded court room was looking on
IS the following Jurors filed in and took
heir seats at the beginning of the trial:
frank w. Jackson. II. f. Reynolds, Peter
,. Thom, i. G. Beck, H. G. Patterson,
2. >. Andrews, George +. Howe, w. NJ.
Holden, Kenneth Nicholson, w. II. Con-
Tor, o. X. Hollister and James A. Field.
Amos Matott was the first witness in
reduced by Grand Juror William Wish
Irt and he told of purchasing beer and
vine from the respondent at divers
lines. He denied having seen outsiders
here, although boarders had been in the
oom while he was drinking. Cross ex-
mined by Attorney r. A. Hoar, his tes-
imony did not indicate that the respond
nt's husband had been in the room OF,
hose occasions. Charles II. Downing was
he second to take the stand and he told
I buying beer from Mrs. Gomez. Cross
xamined as TO how his memory served
i'm so well with reference to the exact
ate of the transaction, Downing stated
nat the liquor he purchased had made
i'm intoxicated and had precipitated his
rrest. Grand Juror Wishart then an
ounced that other witnesses subpoenaed
ould not be asked to testify and the
osing arguments were shortly under
ay, the defense having rested at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
Mr.. Lods. on II, Right rr.ek.

Senator Lodges speech al lake Quin.
sigamond Saturday contained but one Sc
rious omission. ID was very ftting. and
% conyincingl for him 70 saw that II
Mr. Mckinley or Mr.. Roosevelt were
president during THIS period. there never
would have been Lusitanis incident .
One can understand why Mr.. Lodge
should think that. a. well as saw u.
With Mckinley or Roosevelt in the
White House. Admiral Non Tirpit1 would
not have dared 10 inaugurate the sub
marine campo iCn Tor fear ct the terrible
consequences incidental to being held per.
sonally responsible ny the Washington
government.
But IL i not easy to understand whv
Mr.. Lodge DID not also ssy, shat he un-
donhtedly believes. thst y = Republican
president had been ~ offcs no var whst-
ever IN Eurupe would have been possible.
Europe hss = wav II asking "Nho y
president oi the United Sfatesf q" before
going b. wur. u IL Heputlicsn president
: II power. the frhtsfse siliauces take
rreoious rpcd rare - kesp the reare.
strange u is that - ffW Americans hsve
iifierte reroruizef fhis fnct IN emit
ing to rneution a. alonf sffh his ssser-
ian that tl.s forusioine a ths Lusitauia
18th The loss of ma lses. was due - =
Dsmoefatie president. NJ. Lodrs marred
s1seet ~ uueh merit
Mr Lodge y fryin0 r. Tedssm Misses
3suaefts Ns b un ths Firit trsdk.--
tIassi Rspuffiasn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
STRICKEN IN THE STREET.
VIM. H. Lowell Dropped Dead on Way
to a Funeral in Rutland.

Rutland, Aug. la-While on his
way TO Dandy to attend the fu-
neral Of Mrs. Floyd : Standish, a
distant relative. William n. Lowell Of
Castleton Corners. for a number Of years
a resident of this city. and for the last
y years employed ss night Waterman
AZ the car barns Of the Rutland Railway.
Light and Power company. dropped dead
on Merchants row at $50 O'Clock last
night. The body was removed 20 the
undertaking rooms Of John y. Stearns
and to-day II was taken on a special
trolley ear 10 bis home in 0astleton Cor.
ners. Burial will pruhsh bly, b. in Ever.
green cemetery in this city
Mr. Lowell was IS years 81 age. He is
survived bv bis wife and six children.
Mrs Arthur Waters 81 Hubbardtan.
Harwood. Angeline. Cecil Raymond and
Ralph Lowell. an u Csstleton Coruers.
and one sister. Mrs. Kate Lawson Of New
York CITY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
The Tropical Storm Caused
Property Loss Of ,000,-
600 in Galveston Alone
SEA WALL WAS
NOT WASHED OUT
Most Pressing Need in the
City Is Drinking Water
Martial Law Proclaimed

Dallas, Tex, Aug. lo--Experiences of
survivors of the tropical storm unfold.
ed to-day, show about a hundred per-
sons are dead and a property loss of
millions of dollars. Deaths at Galveston
and Houston are placed at "A. The Gal
weston property loss is $l5,0O0,000. The
sea wall at Galveston was not washed
out. Half million dollars worth of
was lost by fires which broke
out during the storm and which the fire.
men were unable to put out from lack of
water. Mayor Fisher Of Galveston de-
clined outside aid, saying the city is able
to handle the situation and the most
pressing need is drinking water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
SCANT PROSPECT
OF EARLY PEACE
Emily Balch Tells Wilson End of War
Is Not in
Sight.

Washington, Aug. ia pessimisti,
view of the outlook for peace in Eu.
rope was given TO President Wilson yes.
terday by Miss Emily Balch of Boston
who visited officials in Norway, Sweden
Denmark. Russia, Holland and Great
Britain as a representative of the Won.
ems Peace conference. which met at The
Hague.
There was a general desire in Europe
for the wars end, she said, but no def
mite encouragement.
When the belligerents do meet to dis.
cuss peace terms. Miss Balch informed
the president. the women peace advo-
Gates will gather at The Hague TO ad.
Nocate disarmament and other peace
measures. Women, she said. will op-
pose any peace terms which involve
placing the nations Of the country under
The rule Of another. Such arrangement.
she thought, would lead to further wars
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19

The Arabic was built for the White
Star company in 1908. Her keel was laid
down in Belfast, and Harland & Wolff
were the builders. Her gross tonnage
was 1856 tons, her breadth 65 feet and
depth A feet. She was 900 feet long.
For number of years the boat was a
popular medium of travel between New
York and Liverpool, but sometime be-
fore the outbreak of hostilities in Europe
she had been plying between Liverpool
and Genoa and Naples. A few months
after the war began the boat was trans
ferred to the transatlantic service. Ac-
cording TO advices received here prior to
her sailing Aug. is, she was due to carry
only "cabin" and third-class passengers
out of Liverpool. Many Barre people
have crossed and recrossed the Atlantic
on the Arabic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
STEERING GEAR
BREAKS, CAR GOES
OVER A BANK
Accident on Road Between Plainfeld and
Marshfeld Yesterday, But No
One Seriously Hurt.

Pleasure bent, an automobile party
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Il. Nye OF
Prospect street and Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Batchelder OF South Main street
struck out yesterday on sightseeing
trip that included the Speedwell farms
at Lyndon, st. Johnsbury and Joe's
pond in Danyille. They were joined at
Plainfleld by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Batch
elder and three children and it was not
until the two parties were on the last
| lap of the return trip that an unfortu-
nate accident occurred to mar the days
outing.
The Barre people, in Mr.. Nye's car
were bowling comfortably along between
Marshfeld and Plainfield and had start
ed to coast down rather sharp decline
when Mr., Nye, who was doing the driv-
ing, experienced difficulty with the steer
ing gear. Before the motorists had
sensed the impending danger, the auto,
a Ford machine, had shot toward the
side Of the highway and was presently
making for low bank that borders
the road. The shift happened so unex-
pectedly that the occupants could scarce
ly have jumped had they desired As
Mr.. Nye said in relating the circum-
stances afterward, the steering wheel re-
fused absolutely to respond. The car
slid easily over the bank. drop of six
feet or thereabouts, and turned com
pletely over. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Batch
elder, who were in the rear seat, were
thrown out as the car went over the
bank, but Mr.. Nye and his wife, who was
with him on the front seat, went down
with the machine and were pinned un-
der it. BY dint of much effort. Mr..
righted the car and the driver
and his wife were extricated from a
very trying position. In striking the
ground, Mrs. Batchelder has received a
few minor bruises, and the broken glass |
IN the windshield inflicted cut on the |
lriver's arm. DIR. NJ L. Chandler, who |
happened along a few minutes later,
ooked after the slightly injured.
The crash as the ear keeled over shat |
cred the windshield and bent the mud
,uards. The accident happened near the
-ollins farm and short time after the
1arty had communicated with Plain
ield, Eldro Batchelder arrived on the
Gene and took the Barre couple to that
illage. Mr.. Batchelder was able to re-
ume his duties at the fire station this
morning and Others who. figured in the
arrow escape were little the worse for
heir experience. Plainfield garage men
iere after the damaged car early to-day
nd close examination of the machine
isclosed broken radius rod. 1t was an
Id break and in the opinion of the re-
air men il snapped in two as the car
tarted down the hill yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
SLEUTHS LOOKING
FOR WILMARTH
Attorney General Barber Says Sheriff
Smiths Department Seems
Unable to Handle
Case

Brattleboro, Aug. l9.--Attorney Gen
eral Herbert G. Barber had his attention
called yesterday morning to an article
published regarding the Wilmarth shoot.
ing case in Addison in which it was stat
ed that Sheriff Olin A. Smith day OF
two after the crime applied to the attor-
ney general for detective assistance and
that official was quoted as saying that
he "would not feel justified in authoriz-
ing the employment Of detective until
Addison county officials had satisfied
themselves that Wilmarth was not in the
region of the crime, whether dead or
alive"
Attorney General Barber characterized
this statement as absolutely false. He
said that he was notified either the morn
ing following the murderous assault on
Miss Stella Cross or the second morning
following. He learned that States At
torney Sturtevant was i'll Connecticut
and then got into touch with the attor-
ney who was acting for him.
Mr.. Barber said that when nothing had
resulted from the activities of Sheriff
Smith he talked over the telephone with
Deputy Sheriff George Farr of Bristol to
learn particulars and the next day
learned that Mr.. Sturtevant had re-
turned. He telephoned to him and sug-
gested to the states attorney that it,
would be advisable to have outside de-
tectives put on the case in view of the
fact that the Addison county officers ap-
peared to have let Wilmarth slip them.
As a result one was put to work as soon
IS possible.
"The fact that detective sfrom outside
ire working on the case is not due to
my request from Sheriff Smith," said
Mr.. Barber, "but at my own suggestion
approved by the states attorney of the
ounty as the result of the failure of the
heriff's department to apprehend man
Who had only a horse and very short
tart when the sheriff was notified.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
GUERNSEY BREEDERS MEET.
Vermont Association Entertained by z.
r. Andrews at Putney.

Putney. Aug. lo.-The Vermont
Guernsey Breeders association met here
yesterday afternoon on the farm of Ed
ward A. Andrews, formerly a Boston
business man. who has made a marked
success in revitalizing a rundown farm
and growing heavy crops. About 40
were present.
William ". Caldwell Of Peterboro. \.
r., secretary of the American Guernsey
Cattle club, and Nalancy +. Fuller Of
Fast Orange, \. j., an expert in feeding,
gave addresses. Mr.. Andrews and c. r.
Weidman, manager of his farm, also
were speakers. Mr. Andrews telling Of
the growing of alfalfa. Of which he has
one Of the largest fields in'Nermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
FORCING THE
DARDANELLES
French and British Determined to Cap
ture Passage Way as Soon
as Possible.

London. Aug. Traditional troops
have been landed by the British at
sovls bay on the Gsllipoli peninsula.
Recent cables indicated that the French
and British have determined upon a great
attempt 10 capture the Dardanelles as
speedily as possible. London reports
double purpose. influencing the wavering
Balkan states and assisting hard pressed
Russia by forwarding supplies through
the straits. These efforts were inaug-
urated Aug. 6 with the landing Of the
British troops az Sosla. The new land.
ing party was apparently 10 reinforce H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
wHITrNc-wIcKER.
United States Diplomatic ofhdsI Msrries
Burlington womsn.

Burlington. Aug. ta.-Niss Crscs WHIT
inE. a vel known young society woman
of this rftv daurhter II Mr. and Mrs
A q Whiting nnd Cyrms French Wieler.
Hatirs n Charlotts. were married ses
tsrday 81 che home of the brides Parents
r. tis preserve ~ Too gussts 1lus iriSe's
SISTER. Miss Marrarst Whiting. Nas maid
81 hunor. snf The test man uas Iiau-
tsnsHt Neszsnsmifh ~ 81. Msnsr-l.. NJ.
sfarus. Tie housvussan vifi D. sf.euf n
y Washington. y. q
Hit osrrEnory was performed tv Rev
T. ~ Sfuart rf this cts and Rev. r. M
snrssr ~ Nhnds fsiand The rrsaw =
ffst secretary nf tiss American ls-atisr
- 81 Wrnsrua.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
RIGHT BANK
STILL HELD
Russians Do Not Concede
the Total Loss Of
Kovno
--t~'s
RIGHT BANK STILL
HELD BY THEM
Germans Are Now Before
Brest : Litovsk, Russia's
Great Military Station

London, Aug. lo.--Russian reports dc
not concede the total loss of Koyno, as
serting that the Germans have captured
only the Notifications on the lett bank
OF the Neman. The positions on the
right bank are still held by the Russians.
South Of the river Bug the Germans are
now before Brest Litoysk, Russia's great
est military station. Reports indicate
that desperate battle may be now nn-
der way along line parallel to the Bal
ystok Brest -Litovsk railroad.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
PoSTMAsTERs AT BURLINGTON.
Annual Meeting Of Vermont Branch of
National League Held Yesterday.

| Burlington. Aug. lo.-The annual meet
ing of the Vermont branch of the Ma
tional League of Postmasters of the
United States was held yesterday after.
noon at the United States court room at
the federal building in this city. II. l..
Warner of Pawlet, president Of the
league, was unable to be present, and
W. j. Wright of Montgomery Center was
elected chairman OF the meeting. At the
morning session the reports of the sec
rotary and treasurer were read and
adopted. The report OF the secretary
showed a great falling off in membership
during the past year and ways and
means of increasing the membership were
discussed
The principal meeting was held in the
afternoon, Chairman Wright calling .the
members TO order about . o'clock. Post
master Burke was present and was the
principal speaker of the afternoon.
Assistant Postmaster Gervey was
called upon and he also spoke along eff.
cheney in the work which in postofiiee
the size Of that in Burlington depends
largely upon the clerks and carriers who
come in direct contact with the public
Following are the officers elected for
the ensuing year; President, w. ].
Wright of Montgomery Center: vice
president, A. T. Davis of Marshfleld: sec
retary- treasurer, r. II. Royce Of John
son; members of the executive commit
tee, Marion I. FLYNN of Alburg and w. T. |
Mead OF Underhill. Charles Dole OF Dan.
vile was elected delegate TO represent |
The Vermont league at the national con
gention TO be held at Cincinnati. O., in
The place of holding the
next meeting was left TO the executive
'ommittee. but will probably be in Bur
ington, Postmaster Burke giving the
eague a most cordial invita-. on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19
NORWAY PROTESTS SEIZURE.
Germans Took Mails from Norwegian
Mail Steamer Haakon VII.

Christiania, Norway, Aug. lo.-The
halting yesterday of the Norwegian mail
steamer Haakon VII and the seizure of
mails by German submarine were fol-
lowed to-day by protest to Berlin and
a demand for a return OF the mails to
Norway. The Haakon VII was bound
for England.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-08-19

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