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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
SEVENTEEN KILLED
nv TROLLEY CRASH
And About Two Score Were Injured al
North Branford, Conn, Late Yes
terday--Cars Were Running
at High Speed.

North Branford. Conn, Aug. l4.-sev
enteen persons were killed and upward o.
two score injured, some probably fatally
when two trolley cars on the Shore Line
Electric railway crashed head ION at high
speed short distance from the local sta
tion late yesterday.
The identified dead are:
Henry d. Morrey, New York; Mrs
Ella D. Chapman, Westbrook; Mrs. Grace
Day, New Haven; Mrs. Edna Howell
East River; Mrs. Granniss, Saybrook
f. d. Shepard, Sachem's Head; Mrs. E.
D. Shepard, his wife; j. H. Cannon
North Branford; Harry Morris, New Ha-
ven, motorman; Angelina Nimfi, Leete's
Island; Antonio de Nardi, Boston.
Among those injured and brought to
hospitals in New Haven are:
Harry Weiser, New York; Mrs Doro.
thy Weiser, his wife; George Elozvin,
New York; John Higgins, Brooklyn, n.
Y, and Harry Tribble, Brooklyn, ~ Y.
Both cars of heavy construction, were
running at high speed, it is said, and the
force of the impact was such as to lock
them together mass of twisted iron
and steel and splintered wood Many of
those killed died instantly and others
a short time after being taken from the
wreckage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
FLEETWOOD NAMED
SECRETARY OF STATE
Morrisville Man Appointed to Fill Va
cancy Caused by Resignation of
Guy W. Bailey, to Take
Effect Aug. 81.

Governor Graham announced to-day
the appointment of Honorable Frederick
q. Fleetwood of Morrisville TO fill out
the term of Secretary of State Guy W
Bailey, who retires from office, Aug.
81 to accept the position of comptroller
of the University of Vermont.
Mr. Fleetwood held the Office of sec
retary of state from 1902 to zoos and
was three times elected TO this Office
without opposition. He retired volun-
tarily in 1905 in order to devote his time
to his profession. He was prominent
candidate for governor in 1910 and again
in 1914, and is lawyer of excellent
standing
Mr.. Fleetwood will move the office
from Essex Junction 20 Morrisville un-
til the new state building is completed
and adequate quarters provided.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
SHOTS FIRED ON WALL STREET.
When Secret Service Men Pursued an AL.
legged Swindler.

New York, Aug. l4.-Shots from a
window of Wall street bank yesterday
afternoon by secret service agents in
pursuit of an alleged swindler created
furry among hundreds of pedestrians.
The chase followed sensational escape
in which the man leaped from second
story window to court yard. He was
intercepted as he ran into the street,
but fought desperately until he was
subdued
The fugitive gave the name of Marcur
Gonzales, but said it was fictitious. It
is alleged he tried to cash a bogus draft
on Paris bank for $4,000 and, accord
ing to the government authorities, Is
counterfeit 1000 franc notes were found
in his possession.
Secret service men had been watching
for the man since last Thursday when
he is alleged to have ,cashed a fraudu-
lent draft. On his appearance in the
bank yesterday he was arrested, but
while being questioned in the teller's
office he darted through a doorway
and into an annex of the bank. Knocking
men and women aside, he ran up the
steps to the second floor and leaped
from an open window. The secret serv-
ice men fired two shots at him as he
ran up the courtyard toward Wall street
and other officers caught the fugitive
before he could mingle with the crowd
in the street
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
HOLDING INQUEST At
FORT ETHAN ALLEN
Funeral of Jennie Hemingway, St. Al
bans Girl, VIII Be Held wednes-
day Morning--Private Warm
Reiterates Statement.

st. Albans, Aug. l4.-State's Attorney
w. R. McFeeters went this morning "a
Fort Ethan Allen, where to-day was con.
tinued the secret inquest into the death
of Jennie Hemingway, the l4-year old
daughter OF Henry Hemingway, whose
body was found on the edge of corn.
field yesterday morning The states at.
torney was accompanied by city police
men and Deputy Sheriff L. P. Martin.
While no official report has been re-
ceived of the autopsy, held last night,
States Attorney McFeeters says he shall
proceed with the investigation on the
theory that the girl met with foul play.
Private Robert Warm of the lsth U.
S. cavalry, who was held pending the in
quiry, reiterated to-day his statement Of
Yesterday. He also declared that the
story from Pottstown, Pa, that he was
30 years of age and had served in the
army several years was not true, as any
one would find on making inquiry I his
father in Pottstown. He says he will be
81 years of age next December and that
he enlisted in the army just after state
of war with Germany was declared. He
was employed AZ teamster. His wife
died at childbirth, and shortly after that
he entered the army.
Joseph Wiley, uncle of the dead girl,
says States Attorney McFeeters found
in Warns pocket-a letter by Jennie tell
ing of their intentions to be married.
Warm said day that he had ne inten-
ton of getting married at present but
thew had seriously considered matrimony
after the war. He added that he held the
girl in high regard.
Questioned regarding the finding OF the
after systematic search, and wl,n they
body. Mr.. Wiley said ii was loea ted only
stumbled across it Private Warm burst
into tears. after which he went to Post.
master Finn's house TO call the police.
Mr.. Wiley thinks that Warm had moth
ing to do with the girls death. Henry
Hemmingway, the girls father also
states that Warm is ''fne young man
The funeral of the girl win be held at
the Baptist church here TO morrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock, Rev. j. Wesley Rafter
officiating, and the burial will be here
Pottstown, Pa, Aug. A. Robert
Warm. held in st. Alhans, Vt, following
an investigation into the death of a
young girl, is about 80 years old and has
been in the army several years. He has
two children here His wife is said to be
dead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
UNITED STATES HEARS
OF PEACE EFFORTS
No Official Cognizance Can Be Taken
Until Proposal is Conveyed Officially
and No Action Until After
Consultation With Allies.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 1.-THE state
department acknowledges that it had re.
ceived unofficial knowledge Of the pope's
peace proposals before to-day's news
dispatches arrived. No official cognizance
can be taken of it until the proposal is
conveyed officially. Whatever considera-
tion given it will be after consultation
with the allies.
The apostolic delegation disclaimed all
knowledge of the pope's proposal. 1t was
said that the papal delegate had not
transmitted it to the United States gov
ernment and did not expect to do So
The opinion was expressed that it would
come through neutral government.
Within entente diplomatic circles the
opinion was freely and promptly ex-
pressed that the peace proposal was in
spired by Germany and was an attempt
to split the allies in conflicting discus
sions of their war aims.
The extent of the state department s
information does not Indicate through
what channel the proposal will be con-
plicit in saying that it could not be dis
cussed until it came officially before the
government.
If an inference might be drawn from
the undercurrents, which were started
in official circles by the report, trained
observer would venture the opinion that
the proposal is one which would be dis
cussed in good faith by the allies but
that it does not meet their war aims.
1t was indicated that the peace pro-
posal coming from the pope, the drst
actual proposal of the kind coming from
the Vatican, would necessarily have to
be considered carefully and deliberately
and that an answer convincing to the
world would necessarily have to be
made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
U. S. WILL HELP CANADA
To Harvest Grain crOp-Thousands Viii:
Probably Cross the Border

Washington, d. C., Aug. IA Amer
ican labor will be supplied for ha'sestine
the Canadian grain crop, under arrange
ments reached to-day between W. W.
Corey, Canadian deputy commissioner Of
the interior, and department Of labor Of.
hcials American harvest hands viii Be
permitted for the first time to enter
Canada and immigration regulations viii
be waived BY both countries. Thous-
ands of Americans are expected TO 60
across the border to help save the Cana
dian crops.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
TIGHTER LINES IN wEBsTERvILLE
Two New Cases of Infantile Paralysis
Caused the Action.

Two new cases of infantile paralysis
in the village of Websterville have
caused u Tightening of the quarantine
regulations there at time when the
town health authorities were hopeful
that the outbreak was put down. The
cases reported to-day bring the total in
the town Of Barre to nine, scattered
over period of nearly three months.
Dr. L. H. Bailey, the health officer, or
dered the new requirements to-day after
having, of course, placed the two houses
under strict quarantine.
The two cases are in the families of
William Mckenzie and John Fugere. In
the former family baby girl one year
old is completely paralyzed in the left
leg and partially paralyzed in the right
leg The family, including the baby,
went by automobile two weeks ago to
Springfield, Mass, for short visit
The mother and child returned a week
ago Wednesday, The baby was sick
but as she previously had had bilious
attacks the present ailment was consid.
cred TO be similar, and no physician was
called till last Saturday. The physi'
clan found pronounced case of infan-
tile paralysis. The Mckenzie child was
taken sick within day of the beginning
of case in the Roy family in Webster
VILE; and as the children in the two
families were accustomed to play to-
gether it is supposed that they caught
the disease from the same source.
The other new case, that of two
yesr.old boy in the Fugere family, is of
more recent development. The child was
taken sick Wednesday and physician
was called Friday. The boys left leg
is paralyzed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
REDUCTION OF ARMAMENTS
is One of the Proposals Made BY Pope
Benedict.

Washington, d. c., Aug. l4.-An un
official outline of Pope Benedict's peace
proposals received here discloses that tn
pontiff includes some of the princi, les Of
world peace for which President Wilson
has declared. Among the pope's nropos-
ais are the reduction of armamen.s. free.
dom of the seas and that there shall be
no retaliatory struggle after the Var for
world commercial supremacy. Tn h.se are
regarded as the foundation stones of the
pope's plans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
ASKS BELLICERENTS
TO STATE TERMS
Pope's Effort Tries to Facilitate Prelim-
mary Understanding-Great Diplo-
matte Activity at Papal
Secretariat.

London, Aug l4.-"There has been
great diplomatic activity recently at the
papal secretariat, numerous diplomats
having long interviews with Cardinal
Gasparri," cables the Rome correspondent
of the Exchange Telegraph company. Il
am able to announce that the Holy See
has addressed note to the belligerents
and neutrals," says the correspondent.
peal for peace. 1t invites the belligerents
to state their conditions in concrete
terms, so as to facilitate preliminary
understanding"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
GEN. EDW ARDS DENIES
ADVERSE CRITICISM
SAYS That Neither He Nor His Staff
Members at Review Characterized
Vermont Regiment as the
worst In New England"

Denial by Brigadier General g r. Ed
wards, commanding the northeastern de
partment of the United States army
that he or Col. Howe, chief staff, ol
Capt. Hyatt, aide.de camp, asserted that
"the Vermont regiment was the worst In
New England on the occasion of re-
cent review at Fort Ethan Allen is con
tanned in the following letter to Adjutant
General Lee S. Tillotson of Vermont;
Headquarters Northern Department
25 Huntington avenue, Boston.
"Bripadier. General Lee s. Tillotson
The Adjutant General of Vermont,
Montpelier, Vermont.
"My dear general:
II lust returned from Barre, on an in
spection of the Harvard regiment, to find
your letter of August s, in which you
state that one of the local newspapers
in Burlington, Vermont, published an ac-
count of an interview with me following
the review and inspection of the troops
at Fort Ethan Allen few days ago, in
Guiding the Vermont regiment, in which
is stated that an officer on my staff who
was with me on that occasion was quoted
as saying, "The Vermont regiment was
the worst in New England" or words
to that effect.
II have Just interviewed Colonel
Howe, chief staff, and my aide-de-
camp, Captain Hyatt, the only two Off
GERS on my staff that were present, and
they deny having had any such interview
or making any such statement.
"As far as can recollect, had no in
terview with any Vermont newspaper
men; certainly | made no such state
ment or any remarks that could be so
twisted as to give the slightest idea or
support to such an allegation. In fact,
/ don't believe it.
Trusting my dear general, that this
is complete answer, believe me,
very sincerely,
&C. r. Edwards,
"Brigadier General, U. S. A"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
Delivers Note to All the
Belligerent Powers, In
Guiding United States
RESTORATION FOR
THREE COUNTRIES
Belgium, Serbia and Ruma-
MIA to Be Returned to
Their Governments

Rome, Aug. l4-Peace proposals made
by Pope Benedict have been delivered
to all belligerent governments. The
pope suggests the restoration of Belgi
um, Serbia and Rumania and the peace.
full solution of the problems of Alsace
Lorraine, Trent, Triest and Poland, ac-
cording to reports from Vatican sources.
1t is expected the proposals will be pub
lished to-day by the Vatican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
DRAFT QUOTA
Is FILLING
Draft Record at Montpelier
Makes Good Show
ing
FIVE ALIENS IN
TO-DAY'S LIST
Five Men Failed to File
Claim for Exemp-
tion

To-day's record of the Washington
Ecounty selection and exemption boarc
was as follows, showing a much better
showing than usual;
25 men called
absent
aliens
IL examined
physically unfit.
10 passed examination
] not yet filed exemption claim
did not file claim.
Those who did not file exemption
claims are:
Jesse L. Lawliss, Montpelier.
Giosne Gelpi, Barre.
Glenn w. Whitcomb, Marshfeld
John c. Gilman, East Calais
Charles ]. Woods, Barre
Those claiming exemption because
aliens to-day were: Seraiin LAWN OF
Barre, Eulogio CanaIes of Barre, Giu-
seppe Borghi of Barre, Victor Vale o,
Barre, Michel Lecesse of Mortified
Those claiming exemption for other
reasons were:
Stanley +. Marsh, Barre, dependent
wife, child and mother
James A. Sinclair, Barre, dependent
wife and child.
w. Dew. Parry, Barre, dependent wife
and child.
Francisco Franzi, Barre, dependent par
ents in Italy.
In addition to Francis J. d. Paul Of
81 West Patterson street, Barre, and
Newell Hill Curtis of Montpelier, who
passed the examination yesterday and
did not file exemption claims, the board
has certified to Robert Burns Knox of
As Merchant street, Barre, making a to-
tai of ii men certified to up TO last
night
The following men have been exempted
or discharged; Robert Albert Weeks Of
Woodbury., Leo Napoleon Matthew of
Montpelier, Vincenzo Rossi of High
Holborn street, Barre, Joseph Rieeiarelli
Of 100 Beekley street, Barre, Henry Jo-
seph Ellio of 26 Merchant street, Barre,
Eli Joseph Matthew Of Montpelier, James
Henry O'Grady of l3l Barre street,
Louis Ssssi of s5 Granite
street, Barre, Harold Cooper Richardson
If Roxbury and Wesley Myron Hayes of
Iss Main street, Montpelier.
OF the 10 men examined Monday nine
we're rejected as physically unfit, one
vas rejected temporarily and nine
,assed. Exemptions were claimed by
our men because they are aliens, as fol
ows: Henry Austin Smith of Water
Jury, Mario Ventun of High Holborn
treet. Barre, wilFinm Is. C. Mcintyre of
soxbury and Cipriano isle of I Center
treet, Barre.
Exemptions we're also claimed by the
Alcide Pacetti, l6 ossola place, Barre,
ependent mother and brother.
Willie Ralph Sicely, North Calais, de-
endents.
George J. Moricette, Webstervi'le, de
endents
William 7. Boyce, Websterville, aged
r infrm parents.
Paul Movalli, 81 Beckley street, Barre
ged or infirm parents.
Fred b. Tilden, Roxbury, employed in
of mail.
Lauri Siren, 66 Maple avenue, Barre,
ependent wife and child; also alien.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
FOUR YEARS OF WAR.
And Forty Billions of Money Needed By
United States.

United States.
Washington, d. c. Aug l4.-Speakins
in the Senate yesterday of the war tax
| BILL Senator McCumber declared that
the whole tax scheme contemplated a
period that will cover four years, and
that unless the war should end sudden
! ly the United States would have to ex-
pend $4,000, 100000 in that time, He
said that America might have to put
100000 men in the field, and he be-
lieved their support and sacrifices should
be enough for this generation, adding
that 'the war debts should be borne
by our emancipated children" Assert
ing that Sl,000,O00,000 would have been
enough to raise by taxation at this
time, the senator said the balance should
be paid out of the sale OF bonds.
Senator McCumber declared that bust
ness must not be unduly hampered or
crippled, pointing out that the business
profits must not only furnish all the
taxes but the money to absorb the bonds.
He wanted to see the poorer classes and
sufficient profits to permit them to pur
chase most of the government bonds
and leave the large capital to continue
in business and respond in taxes for the
support of the government. Taking 80
per cent of the income for taxes, he said,
is likely to result in withdrawal of capi-
tai from business and its investment
solely in government bonds, as the
average business only pays seven per
cent net, and by so doing they would
escape all further taxes and response
bility of business.
The bill should be speedily enacted, the
senator said, so that business could ad
Just itself accordingly.
Senator Penrose said that, while he
had voted against the revenue measures
since the present administration came
into power because they marked de-
parture in the fiscal policy of the Unit
ed States of large abandoning the tar
iff as the source of revenue and re-
sorting TO direct taxation, the situation
is different now and the American gov
ernment has never hesitated to raise
revenue by direct taxation and loans |
when required TO do so by a state of
war The taxpayer must bear in mind,
he said, that the bill is temporary in
It's operation and that when the war is |
over the whole tax system of the coun
Try will be revised.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
MAY DELAY DEPARTURE.
New Order Received at Plattsburg
Training Camp.

Plattsburg, n. Y, Aug. l4-There is a
possibility that the men scheduled &C
leave here this afternoon and evening
may be delayed many hours in getting
started, because Of an order received late
yesterday afternoon from Washington
that every one of the new officers GO
ing to the national army training camps
be given his orders before he leaves
camp.
All win know to what regiment and
company Of the draft regiments he is to
be attached II was necessary to hold
the entire clerical force II camp last
night IN an effort to get out the orders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
SUCCEEDS HENDERSON.
George 'Nichcll Barnes Becomes Labor
Member of British Parliament.

London, Aug. IA day Of great po-
litical excitement in London concluded
last night with the announcement that
George Nicoll Barnes, minister of pen
sions, had been appointed to replace Ar
thur Henderson as labor member of the
war cabinet. The appointment, accord
ing to a semi-officisl statement, has the
approval of all the other members of
the government
Thus the crisis which seemed to
threaten the existence of the govern
ment was at least temporarily solved,
and unless unexpected developments oc-
cur there viii be no appeal TO the eoun-
try.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
e,74s LIVES LOST.
On British Merchantmen Since the War
Began.

London. Aug. l4.--It was announced
to-day in the House Of Commons that
a.74s lives were lost on British merchant
men from the opening Of the var TO
june 30. last. a. . result Of enemy ac-
ton. OF these, ass were passengers
snd the others ofscers and seamen
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
MARTIAL Law PUT
ALL OYER SPAIN
General Strike Is Spreading with So
Much Rapidity That Cabinet De-
cided to Place Country Under
Armed Control.

Madrid, Aug. l4-The whole of Spain
has been placed under martial law fol-
lowing disorders resulting from general
strike, which is spreading. This decision
was reached at a meeting of the cabinet.
The strike, which was begun by railroad
employees. has even affected the news.
papers here and only those which have
non-union stats viii appear tonight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
GOT A COMMISSION.
Thomas c. 0'SuIlivan Is Third in the
Family in U. S. Service.

st. Albsns, Aug. l4.-Rev. d. J. O'Sul-
Ivan has received word that his nephew.
Thomas C. 0'Sullivan, son Of the late
Judge Thomas c. O'Sulliyan OF New
York City, was commissioned a second
lieutenant of infantry at the close Of the
training camp At Plattsburg. There are
now three brothers in the United States
army Thomas C.. Daniel ;. and j. Nor
sinner OiSullivau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
CHINA DECLARED
WAR on GERMANY
Official Action Was Taken at 10 o'eIoel.
To-day, According to London
Report

London. Aug. lA-Reuter's Limite'
has been officially informed that China
has declared war on Germany an Aus
tria Hungary. the declaration dating
from 10 o'clock this morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
BRITISH DESTROYER
SUNK BY MINE
Her Captain, Two Officers and 43 Men
Were Saved--Vessel Went Down
in the North Sea.

London, Aug. l4.--A British destroyer
has been sunk by mine in the North
sea. Her captain, two officers and 20
men were saved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14
FRENCH ENTERED
GERMAN LINES
Penetrated Foes Positions at Two Places
Near Rheims Last Night-German
Raids in Champagne
Failed.

Paris, Aug. l4.-The German lines near
Rheims were penetrated in two places last
night by French reconnoitering forces
The war Office announces that German
raids in Champagne failed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-14

Ccou,inaod On eighth Psse.l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-03

The following protest, written or July l7, by the Mayor. Nj. Delesalls, to the Governor, speaks for itself: - ,
 Excellency--l have received your letter of July 1 No, 13.Sf7. The con= tents have filled me with stupetac- ton. Scarcely have we paid the bal ance of forced levy of 24 millions of francs { sS0,0 ,0Ge)f than you demand payment of fresh sum of 3S millions z i, 5z0 ,000).
 During he frs year of occupation, when the city of Lille was still, pos sessed of a large portion of it's re- sources, you Gema nded under Various forms 2s millions El,120,O0O- Dur ing the second year, a total of 31 mill lions .(E1, ,20D.690),, and during the third year. when the town is in the most utter distress, it's trade 9anni- Inflated, it's shops closed, it's industries destroyed you double the tribute and raise it to so. millions (f2, 2,40e, ,e0O). Such demands. continually increa sing, arc as exorbitant as they are lrnjusti- fla ble. They are contrary to- the sririt and letter of The Hague. Con venticn. They s.are in absolute con tradiction to the commentary on the said convention made 1y the German General Staff itself. These eontri- buttons, fixed without any jnstihca- tIon, rest on the most arbitrary foun | Ga tion.. Instead of dinlnishing they increase in proportion es requisitions, ruin, and devastation accumulate .on -ar unhappy town. .
 You sthreate,f t,s with tne most rig-