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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
FRENCH DEFEATED
AN ARMY OF 226,O0O;;
KEEP UP ADVANCE

our cannon the enemy fell back in dis
order, abandoning important material
and leaving in our hands his supply de.
pots. A single one of our regiments
took 800 prisoners belonging to seven
different regiments. We captured 10 con-
non, of which five were short (seige
guns.
! "South of Laffaux our troops, covered
on the south by divisional cavalry, rout-
ed the enemy and occupied Nanteuil la
Fosse.
Finally on the south bank of the
Aisne an attack, carried out in spirited
fashion, gave us a bridgehead organized
by the enemy between Conde and Nailly,
as well as the latter place in its entirety.
In the forest of Vile an Bois an i'm
portant unit surrounded by us threw
down its arms. Thirteen hundred pris.
oners and 1870 machine guns which served
as the defense of one wood were taken
about 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon
the Germans launched a very violent
counter attack with electives of two
divisions 100000 men, against our posi-
tions between juvincourt and the Aisne.
oiA anu luc llIt VI puI
guns broke down the attack and infiict
ed sanguinary losses on the enemy, who
was able to reach our lines at no point.
East of Courcy Russian brigade
completed its success, carrying forti-
fled work and taking prisoners.
"ln the course of the operation in all
that region we captured "A heavy and
field guns and three cannon of $50 mill
meters intact with 1000 shells for each
piece. These guns were turned against
the enemy by our artillery.
I'm Champagne we reduced several iso
lated places which were still resisting
and occupied enemy points of support.
Twenty cannon, of which eight were
heavy guns, and 500 additional prison
ers fell into our power.
"The total number of unwounded enc
my prisoners whom we have taken to
the rear since the beginning OF the bat
tie exceeds at the present time 1900.
Seventy five cannon have so far been
Belgian communication; There was
feeble artillery firing at several points
on the Belgian 'front.'"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
MAY ACCEPT COMMISSION.
Roosevelt Considering Offer from Gov
Whitman.

Oyster Bay, \. Y, April l9.-Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt in a statement last
night, declared that, in furtherance OF
his plans to lead an army division to
France, it may be that conditions will
become such as to make it wise for him
to accept a commission as major-general
of the National Guard of New York, of
fered by Gov. Whitman. His preference,
however, he said, would be TO raise a
division of United States volunteers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
CRUSHING BLOW DELIVERED.
French Are Now Within Short Distance
of Laon.

London, April l9-With crushing
blows the French drove the German army
northward toward Laon yesterday on
two stretches of line, aggregating ii
miles. A whitening cannonade from a
vastly superior number of guns, followed
by the infantry charging in heavy
masses, broke the German resistance
from Vailly to Courtecon. The enemy
fled in disorder, abandoning guns, a
supply depot and large amounts OF mate.
rial. Vailly, 0stel and Bray -Laeon-
nois were captured.
In the Vile de Bois 1900 German
troops, with $50 machine guns, were com.
pletely enveloped by the French ad-
vance and surrendered in a body.
Since the Soirsons-C Champagne battle
began the French have taken 1900 pris-
oners and rs cannon, including heavy
pieces.
Summoning his reserves the crown
prince hurled 10000 men yesterday aft.
erncon against a sharp salient driven
into his front Monday at Juvineourt,
north of the Aisne and southeast of
Iaon. The fire of numerous batteries
and large number of machine guns
shattered the assault, which nowhere
reached the French lines.
The Russians captured fortified work
northwest of Rheims South of st. Quen-
tin, after a severe bombardment, German
troops on a second assault entered the
French trenches and were Immediately
all killed or captured.
British forces made further progress
east of Arras yesterday. Gen Haig is
pushing up supplies for another great
drive.
Germans delivered a strong attack in
Rumania, which the Russians repulsed.
The Teutons have set Brafla and FOX
shain on fire, apparently preparatory to
retreat.
Last nights French statement reads:
"South of st. Quentin after a, very
spirited bombsrdment the Germans at.
tackled our positions east OF Gauchy.
The first attempt, stopped short by our
fire, was followed by a second OF greater
violence, in the course Of which groups
of the enemy succeeded in penetrating
cur advanced elements. In immediate
counter attacks all the occupants were
killed or taken prisoners. Our line was
completely re-estsblishei.
Between scissors and Aubcrive we
energctically continued our action at va
rious points despite the persistent bad
weather.
"On the west front Of attack these
operations resulted in a most brilliant
success. North Of Chav0nne our troops
occupied the village of Ostel and drove
back the enemy a kilometer ftwo-thirds
81
Isonnois wss likewise captured a. Well
IS all the ground q the east a. far a.
the outskirts of Courtroom
Under the energetic pressure Of cur
infantry and the murderous action Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
BIG RED CROSS CONFERENCE.
Was Held at Burlington with the Ex-
ecutive Committee.

| Burlington, April ia conference OF
the executive committee of the Vermont
chapter OF the American Red Cross soci-
ETY. and the various branches OF the Yer
mont chapter was held yesterday in the
roof garden of the Hotel Vermont. These
officers were elected: Chairman, Red
field Proctor of Proctor, vice chairman,
ex-Gov. w. w. stickney of Ludlow; sec
retary, II. S. Howard of Burlington; /;
treasurer, H. T.. Rutter of Burlington
executive committee, G. S. Emery Of
Newport, DIR. Il. ID. Twitchell of Bur-
lington, Miss Bertha Cary of Proctor,
Mrs. j. j. Estey of Brattleboro and Mrs.
Ira l.. Reeves of Northfield.
AT the afternoon meeting Dr. c. r.
Nutter, assistant director OF the north
eastern division of the Red Cross, out.
lined the work of the order. Ex.Gov.
Stickney also spoke.
Mrs. w. S. Phelps of Burlington
showed sample comfort bag which is
presented to soldiers in the field which
it is hoped can be made for the members
of the lst Vermont infantry.
Miss Constance Wheeler, secretary of
the Chittenden county branch of the
Vermont chapter, stated that two courses
of eight days each for instruction in the
making of surgical dressings, etc, have
been arranged and will be conducted in
Burlington by Red Cross nurse from
the division headquarters. Both of the
classes have already been filed.
In the evening there was big mass
meeting at the city hall, Chairman Proc
tor and DIR. Nutter speaking at length.
There were about 200 visitors in the city
for the conference and meeting, repre-
senting 35 of the 40-odd branches in the
state, which have a total membership of
about 5000. The Burlington chapter
leads in membership with 400
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
FORCED TO RETIRE,
GERMANS ADMIT
French Attack Made ViIIe-aux-Bois Po-
sitions Unsuitable" and So They
Withdrew to a Rear War

Berlin, via London, April 19.-"The
battle in Champagne, northwest of Au-
berive, yesterday continued into the
night" says to-day's official announce.
ment. "This morning the fighting in
creased in intensity as the result of in
PRODUCTION of fresh forces"
Near Ville-aux Bois," says the state
ment, "the forest positions became un-
suitable to us and we established our
selves in rear war line"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
FOUR COMPANIES
OF N. G. SENT EAST
Passed Through Montpelier En- Route to
Some Positions Not Yet Announced
Major Tinker Was in
Charge.

Companies E, f, G and II Of the lst
Vermont infantry, National Guard, ar
rived in Montpelier from Fort Ethan AL
len at 1920 this afternoon and after
dinner left over the Montpelier & Wells
River railroad line for some positions
that are not announced. Co. II OF Mont
pelier was under command Of Second
Lieut.. Archie Mcdonald of Barre, First
Lieutenant LePage being left at the fort
in charge of recruits and Capt. Coghlan
having been discharged from the service
because of a physical defect. The four
companies were in charge of Major Tin
ker as they passed through Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19

General Baron Moritz Ferdinand Won
Bissing was appointed governor general
Of Belgium in November. 1914, in sue
cession 20 General Won Der Goltz- He
was born in 1874. During his rule in
Belgium he often came into prominence,
notably in connection with the execution
Of Miss Edith Cavell. the English nurse,
frequent clashes with Cardinal Mercier,
primate Of Belgium. and the deportation
Of Belgisns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
WANTED IN VERMONT.
Canada Blackie," Arrested on Leaving
U. S. Court in Boston.

Boston. April l9.-Immediately fol.
lowing his discharge in the United
States district court yesterday, Harry
Smith, alias Canada Blackie, was ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioner HAYES, charged with breaking and
entering the postoflice at Orwell, Vt,
on Oct. IA, 1916, and the larceny of
money, stamps and other government
property. He pleaded not guilty and
was held in 81 900 for hearing ON April
26. Canada Blackie was indicted bv a
federal grand jury in Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
WOMAN PAUL REVERE"
Rode Through the Streets of New York
at Midnight.

New York, April l9.-"The minute
men of 1917" were called to arms by
the changing of church bells and the ride
of modern Paul Revere through the
streets of Manhattan at midnight as the
l42d anniversary of the battle of Lex
ington began.
Miss Jane Earl Moehl, gsrbed as was
the hero of the famous ride of the Rev
olution, enacted the role of Revere. As
she galloped through Fifth avenue and
the white light" district of Broadway,
she was followed by trumpeters in auto
mobiles. The symbolical warning she
sounded was the first act in the celebra-
tion here of "Wake up America day."
planned to call recruits for the army and
navy to the eolors of the United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
WILSON TO SET EXAMPLE
For Nation in Campaign for Back Yard
Gardens.

Washington, April l9-If Mrs. Will
son has any desire to see her husband
the president OF the United States, shov.
elling dirt in a corner lot garden, all
she'll have to do will be to look from
her front window.
The president is going to turn over the
first spadeful of earth on the site OF
the White House clerks model garden,
The plot of ground is in the very heart
of the city-iust across Pennsylvania
avenue from the treasury department
and the executive mansion.
The clerks plan to raise everything
from cabbages to beans. Whether they
will take turns cultivating the vegets-
bles with hoe and garden hose after
Office hours is not yet decided.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
AGED MAN CHOKED
TO DEATH BY MEAT
Joseph Clogston of Montpelier Died Be-
fore the Arrival of Physician Who
Was Summoned by His
Housekeeper.

Joseph Clogston, an aged Montpelier
man, choked to death while eating piece
OF meat this forenoon. His housekeeper,
Mrs. Glennie, rushed out of the house to
get assistance but before a doctor could
be secured the man had expired. Mr..
Clogston was over so years old and lived
on Main street. He has several brothers
living in Montpelier and out west
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
NEW PROGRESS MADE
NORTH OF VAILLY
Several Important Heights
Near Moronvilliers Taken
and Two More Batteries
of German Artillery Were
Seized Between Scissors
and Auberive, Paris War
Office Reports

Paris, April l9.-"The Germans threw
twelve new divisions against the French
between Scissors and Auberive last
night" the war office announced to-day,
"and they were unable to check the sue
cessful offensive of the French. Prog
ress north of Vailly and 0stel has con-
tinued to be made by the French not
withstanding violent German counter-at-
tacks. The successes of the French in
Champagne were followed by further
advance. In the region of Moronyilliers
several important heights and strong po
sitions were taken. Two more batteries
of German artillery were captured on the
front between scissors and Auberive."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
"TANKS" WERE EFFECTIVE.
Save Hundreds and Perhaps Thousands
of Lives,

London, April l9.-One of the CORES
pondents at British headquarters in
France, referring to the work of the
tanks" says they were one OF the un-
doubted successes of the battle of Ar
ras. "The Germans claim to have de-
stroyed II tanks and it is true that a
tlefield," says this correspondent, "but
they have saved hundreds, perhaps thous-
ands of lives and have won strong places
and knocked scores of the enemy. Their
successes vastly outweigh failures. Their
deeds gave the most practicable aid pos
sible to the advance"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
NEW BRIDEGROOMS
NOT WAR-EXEMPT,
SAYS GOVERNMENT
When Married Since the Outbreak of the
War Will Be Treated the Same as
Unmarried Men.

Washington. D. c., April lo--Men of
military age who have married since the
state of war against Germany was de-
clared will not escape the obligations
of military service under war depart
ment policy formally announced to-day.
The statement says that all men mar
ried since the outbreak of the war viii
be treated upon the same basis as un-
married men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
OFFERS MODEL FARM.
Coos County, N. H., "city Farmer"
Grants Use to Government

Philadelphia, April l9.-The famous
model farm of H. s. Hale, wealthy Phila-
delphia manufacturer, located in Coos
county, New Hampshire. has been offered
TO the government. The farm comprises
about 5000 acres under a high state Of
cultivation. There are 500 head Of cat
tie. a FISH hatchery with l.OOO0o0 trout
now Matching and a number Of lakes on
the property.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
GOT THEIR DEMANDS.
So German Metal Workers Resumed
Their Occupations.

Copenhagen, via London, April l9.-
The latest German newspapers to arrive
here, including the Socialist organs, con-
firm the semi-official announcement that
the Berlin strike has ended. A settle
ment was reached after an almost unsni-
nous decision by the metal workers to
resume work. following the granting of
their principal demands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
Official Statement Issued To-
day Says That as Yet
There Is No German Sub
marine in the Western
Half of the Atlantic Ocean
FRIVOLOUS MEANS"
1T IS CHARACTERIZED
"Of Attributing to Germany
the Opening of, Hostili-
ties"-Berlin Makes Light
of Report from United
States

Berlin, via London, April l9,--It is of,
ficially announced that there is no sub.
marine as yet in the western part of the
Atlantic. The statement follows: "The
Reuter- telegram regarding an attack by
a German submarine on the American
destroyer Smith can be described only
as a frivolous means of attributine to
Germany the opening of hostilities. In
fact, no submarine is yet in the west.
ern half of the Atlantic"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
AMERICAN NAVY
TAKING OVER PA
TROL OF u. S. COAST
British and French Warships Are Re
leased for Other Servioe-Extent of
the Patrol Is Not Revealed.

Washington, D. c., April l9.--It be
came known officially to-day that the
American navy is rapidly taking over the
patrol which British and French vessels
established on the American coast. The
scope of the work taken over is withheld
for military reasons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
MYSTERIOUS
| BREAK MADE
Headquarters of the Senate
Committee on Naval Af-
fairs Was Raided
DOOR IN CAPITOL
WAS FORCED OPEN
No Papers Were Reported
to Be Missing To-
day

Washington. D c., April 10. - The
capitol police discovered to-day that the
door of the Senate committee on naval
affairs had been forced during the night
The clerks. after a hurried examination,
said that no papers were missing, and
Senator Swanton, acting chairman Of
the committee, said there had been no
confidential information in the room.
The door was badly splintered, and the
capitol police are surprised that no
sounds were heard when it was forced
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
HARD COAL MINERS NOW.
Are Asking for Raise Commensurate with
That of Soft Coal Men.

New York, April le.--John p White,
president Of the United Mine Workers
of America. announced last night that
l75,000 miners and clerks employed in
the anthracite coal fields in Pennsylvania
have petitioned their employers for an
increase in wages equal to that granted
the bituminous coal miners at the CON
ference closed here Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
DIED AT AGE OF ~.
Mrs Margaret Murray of webstsrviIle
Had Been III a week.

Mrs Margaret Murray, aged II years,
died at her home in Nebsterville
Wednesday afternoon Of peritonitis, aft
er a weeks illness. The funeral will be
held Friday afternoon 81 O'Clock at
the house. Rev. W. II. Bishop oificiat-
ing. Burial win be in the Wilson GEM
stery. Mrs. Murray is survived By four
children She had been . much-respected
resident on the bill fer the pas; Is years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
NAVAL AUTHORITIES AROUSED.
Over Midnight PrOwling by Unknown
Airplane.

Portsmouth. n H., April l9.-Navsl
authorities renewed search to-day for
the mysterious airplane whose night
prowling over many parts of New Hamp-
shire have been reported recently by
citizens and soldiers Reports of another
fight last night over this city and Hamp-
ton and York Beach. Ne, reached the
navy yard to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
IRISH QUESTION
SOLUTION SOON
Scheme Will Be Based on County Option
and Would Put Home Rule into
Force at Once.

London, April 10. - The Manchester
Guardian says it is virtually certain
that Premier Lloyd George will announce
to the government a proposal for the
solution of the Irish question on Thurs
day. The scheme will be based on coun-
ty option and viii put home rule into
force at once. While it is expected that
both Irish parties viii oppose the scheme,
it is believed that neither win persist in
opposition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
AMERICAN AVIATOR KILLED.
Edmond C C. Genet Was Serving with
the French Army.

Paris. April l9.-Edmond c. c. Genet.
the American aviator. whose death was
officially announced yesterday, was the
first American TO die in France lighting
under the American flag. Genet. who
Was a grandson Of former Governor Gin
tn Of New York, and great-grsndson Of
~titizen" Genet. French minister to the
United States in revolutionary times,
Vas killed near Ham. while esoorting
Sergeant Rauol Lufbery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
CHILD WAS KILLED
AT WATERBURY
Fell From Third-Story Window of Block
to Sidewalk on Stowe Street and
Sustained Fracture of
Skull.

Waterbury, April l9.-The 2.year-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Apher, who
live at Min village, fell out of the third
story window in the Knight block on
Stowe street at ii o'clock this forenoon
and died at l2:45 of fracture of the
skull The child struck on the sidewalk.
DR.. Goodrich was called bat could do
nothing to save the child's life. Besides
the parents there are six brothers and
sisters in the family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
WHEAT LEAPS UPWARD.
May Product Rose "a. Cents on Chicago
Market.

Chicago. April la.-Further sensation
al advances marked the first half hour
Of trading in the wheat market to-day.
Nay wheat rose "a cents to $40, and
July si4 to S2o51s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
Won BISSING DEAD.
Executioner of Edith Cavell, English
Nurse, Goes to His Reward.

London. April le.-Reuter's Amster-
dam correspondent says that according
to Brussels dispatch General Won Bis
sing, German governor general in Bel
gium, died Wednesday evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19
Boston Braves won Morning Game.

Boston. April l9.-Tbe Boston Braves
defeated Philadelphia this morning by
the score of to ;.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-19

Twelve German divisions at war
strength constitute force of about 226,-
900 men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-10-17
Notes from Camp Wheeler

The following little items about
our boys at Camp Wheeler have been
written by different ones to different
friends and will be interesting to all.
First, we are glad to state, L. L.
Sherouse of Reddick, who has been in
the hospital for several days, is a
perfect soldier once more.
Julian Bullock (everybody's friend)
writes, "This is certainly the life, -
and sends his best to every one.
Willie Hood, well known to all the
young ladies who shop at Masters F,
has bought a $50 Liberty Bond and
is going to buy another one. He in
vites all his friends to spend Christ
mas there and promises them a big
time.
Jim Metcalf who joined the navy.
is at Norfolk and he has host of
friends here, one of whom had let
ter from him yesterday, in which he
said his next letter would come from
France. He did not know on what
ship he would sail. He says his chum,
Ellis Brigance, is we'll and happy. but
has not been ordered to France as
yet.
News came from the jolly Ned An
thony yesterday and he said he had
received the first sweater in Co. A.
This we can not understand, for we
know of mothers who knitted them
for their boys in the company. But
nevertheless, Ned thinks he has the
first and is just as happy. His moth
err, Mrs. Fanny Anthony, who is in
Indiana, expects to visit him next
week on her way home, and all the
boys are wishing she'd hurry.
Anita Stewart, Americas daintiest
actress, stars as Clover in "Clover's
Rebellion" a Vitagraph picture, at
the Temple today. This beauty, who
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-10-17

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ing-distressing urinary disorders?
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very glad that l did so for they gave
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| have had no occasion to take any kid
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gave before praising Doan's Kidney
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Price 6Oc at all dealers. Dom
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same tina
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-10-17
THAT BAD BACK

Concluded on Fourth Page)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-10-17

Mrs. Sophie German of Punta
Gorda will arrive in Ocala the last
of this week for a visit to Miss Irma
Brigance at the Wisteria.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-10-17
SEE
THE TEAPOT BULLETIN
FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT

Canned Meats, etc., Sauer Kraut
and Viennas. Lamb Tongue, Frank
furter style Bratwurst, Corn Beef,
Roast Beef, Luncheon or Vienna Sau-
sage, Corned Beef Hash, Roast Beef
Hash, Georgia Style Hash, Luncheon
Beef, Ham, Veal or Beef Loaf, Lunch
Tongue, Potted Meat, Potted Beef,
Sausage Meat, Purity Cross Chicken
la King, Enchiladas, Chile Con
Carne, Hot Tamales, Crab Meat,
Shrimp, Sardines, Caviar, Tuna Fish,
Shredded Cod Fish. Cod Fish Balls,
Flaked Fish, Boneless Herring, Royal
Scarlet Beef Stew, Cooked Brains,
Triple with Milk.