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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
ALLIED ARTILLERY EFFECTIVE.
Its Accuracy Is Knocking the Spirit Out
of the Germans.

With the French Army ip Fra.l5a, Fri
day, Aug. 23.-tBy the Associated Pressl
Further evidence has been gathered that
the victories of the allies have effect
ed considerably the morale of the Ger
man troops.
The cause Of the depression, which is
quite general among the prisoners tax
en- recently, is the conclusion that they
have reached, after comparisons, that
the allies artillery tactics are far su-
perior to theirs. They attribute their
defeat to the success of the French in
encircling their strongest position and in
weH-directed and concentrated artillery
fire. Thus they have been unable 70
hold even their best sheltered position.
The bulk Of the Juvigny plateau is in
the hands of the French, who are again
on the edge Of the battlefield of 1917.
To the north lies the Ailette valley.
Eight miles eastward is Laffaux hill and
the beginning of Chemin des Danes.
French cavalry patrols crossed the ALL
cite to-day, although the Germans
fought desperately to keep them on the
west side of the river and the canal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24

German prisoners say it was expected
by them that the British would stop at
the Arras- Albert railroad, and the unex
pected success against them had confused
the German forces.
Tired and depleted German divisions
which have been withdrawn from the
battle since Aug. are being rushed back
into the fight. Troops from the enemy's
strategicreserve divisions, which had been
held for later counter-attacks, also have
appeared along the front.
British advance troops were reported at
one time last night to have reached Sa
pignies, just north of Bapaume, but they
were pushed back slightly by an enemy
counter attack. They are reported to be
reattacking this village. The town of Be-
hagnies, just to the north, has been
wrested from the Germans.
The third and fourth British armies
have since Aug, captured over 10000
men. Two Thousand were taken yester-
day south of the Somme. The British
fourth army has captured nearly 5000 in
the past two days. The prisoners counted
since Aug. s total 20,l46 men and sos
officers.
North of the Somme large number of
guns have been captured They include
complete batteries Of howiters and trench
mortars. Immediately south of the
Somme u guns have been taken by the
British.
South Of the Somme 1000 Germans
were killed in one combat. They were
closely huddled in front of the British,
instead of being in the customary open
order. The allied casualties are very
small.
Tanks participated heroically in the
fighting yesterday, it is reported. One
engaged in a duel with an enemy battery
and silenced the Germae guns. Another
group of tanks eo-operated with a group
of airplanes when the latter attacked
German anti.tank guns, which had been
strategically located at the head of
gully through which the tanks had to 60.
One tank suffered seven hits, and all the
crew was wounded off except the pilot,
who kept the monster running, finishing
off machine gun nest and then brought
the tank back safely through the fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
After Having Refused to Ap.
prove Miners Demand
for More Wages
GOVERNMENT PLANS
IMPORTANT ACTION
Whether This Means Reduc-
ton in Coal Prices
Is Uncertain

Washington, D. c., Aug, "a. Having
refused to approve the demands of the
coal miners of the country for increased
wages as substitute for the bonuses
now being paid by many operators, the
fuel administration took steps to-day to-
ward stopping the bonus system, Wheth.
err the efforts TO force abandonment Of
the payment Of bonuses will take the
form of reduction in coal prices at the
mines, as was done yesterday by the
fuel administration in an order for a re-
duction in mouth-of mine prices in Ohio,
was uncertain.
Fuel Administrator Garfield character
lied the bonus system as an evil and as
such he said its elimination did not
justify an increase in wages to miners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
DIED AT AGE OF IS.
Mrs. Hannah J. Russell, Mother of Mrs
George Hoyt of Barre.

The death Of Mrs. Hannah j. Russell
of lis Summer street occurred at her
home about 2:30 o'clock this morning,
following an illness of only few days.
Mrs. Russell, who has made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. George Hoyt,
during the past ten years, contracted
severe case of the grip last spring and
after seemingly having recovered from
all i'll affects, was again taken Ill with
d hard cold Her condition. was not con
sidered serious until Wednesday morn.
ing. when she was confined to her bed.
Mrs. Russell was born in Cork, Ireland,
June l6, 1888, one Of family of eight
children. In her early years, she at
tended the sisters school at the Ursiline
convent at Cork, where she later, to-
gether with her sister, Mary, was en-
gagged as teacher in the sewing de-
nartmeut. Her oldest brother, Michael,
died the year Of his ordination to the
priesthood, while her younger brother,
John, was lost at sea during viyage
taken on a vacation from his duties as
student lawyer
She was married on Feb. %, 1854, to
Timothy Russell in New York City,
where Mr.. Russell made his home at that
time. After their marriage, Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell moved to New London,
Conn, where they resided for about 10
years. after which they removed to Vinal
Haven, Me, where the former died about
"A years ago After her husbands death,
Mrs. Russell came to this city and has
made her home with her daughter, her
only surviving relative, during several
years. A grandson, Lieut.. Russell Hoyt
is in the medical corps of the Y. s,
army,
Mrs. Russell was a woman Of excellent
character She was faithful adherent
Of the Catholic church and a good
friend to a large circle, who mourn her
departure. She was an excellent sew
ing mistress.
No funeral arrangements have as yet
been made, although the services will
be held at the Catholic church The re-
mains of Mrs. Russell will be placed in
lot at Thomaston, Nc, where her
brother in law, Edward Russell is buried.
1t is requested that flowers be omitted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
COMPLETE BATTERIES
OF HOWITZERS AND
TRENCH MORTARS
Have Been Taken By British Just South
Of the Sonlme River--They Have
Captured II Cannon--Haig's
Men Are Still Advancing.

With the British Army in France, Aug.
"a (By the Associated Press "A large
number of cannon, including complete
batteries of howitzers and trench NOR
tars, have been captured by the British
north of the Somme. Immediately south
of the river the British have taken l2
cannon.
The village Of Behagnies, two miles
and half north of Bapaume on the Ba-
paume -Arras highway, has been reached
by the British. British troops are oper-
ating east of Bihucourt, within two miles
and a half of Bapaume, on the west.
British forces are reported to have
reached points east of Henin, on the CO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
Many Families on the Rhine
Are Getting Ready to
Leave Their Homes
ALLIED AIRCRAFT
WORKING HAVOC
A Dutch Woman Just Back
from Germany Says People
Expect the Foe to Come

London, Aug. 24-The German popu-
lation along the Rhine expects an allied
invasion, in the opinion Of Dutch won
an Of German descent, who has just re-
turned to Amsterdam from small viii
lage near Bonn, on the Rhine. In. a
statement to the Amsterdam correspond
ent of the Daily Express she said:
The idea that German soil is TO re-
main inviolate to the last has disap.
peared completely and on the Rhine
everybody expects foreign invasion
sooner or later.
Many families are preparing TO leave
for central Germany.
"The raysges Of allied aircraft are
simply terrific
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
GERMAN SOLDIERS
ARE LOSING HOPE
Do Not Believe That They Can Win
Decisive Victory-American Officers.
Believe Enemy VIII Be Forced to
Retire from the vesle Front.

With the American Army on the vesle
Front, Friday, Aug. %. tBy Associated
Press American troops to-day carried
out another local advance in the same
region where they increased their hold
ings along the Vesle on Thursday. Hand
grenades and flame throwers were used
by the Germans in an attempt to check
the attackers.
The flame throwers had little effect,
the American troops managing to keep
out Of the way of them until American
rihemen and the American artillery had
forced the men with the flame throwers
to retire with losses The Americans
overcame detachment of German in
fantry and took twelve prisoners.
East of Fismes an American patrol
and a German patrol clashed during the
night, the Americans taking four pris-
oners.
A number of fires were reported late
Thursday and during Thursday night
within the German lines between the
Vesle and Aisne. American officers be-
lieye the Germans are burning build.
ings and war material, which cannot be
quickly moved
French and American observers sew.
eral days ago reported heavy movements
of enemy infantry and trucks north
ward. Prisoners captured by the Amer.
leans in the last few days declared they
knew nothing about troop movements
between the rivers.
The continued pressure of the French
and British on the fifty mile front north
of scissors and other developments lead
American officers to believe the Ger
mans will be forced to withdraw from
the line of the Vesle.
German prisoners say general opinion
among the German soldiers is that Ger
many cannot win decisive victory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
Il FEW VACANCIES
IN TEACHING FORCE
But They Are Expected to Be Filled Be-
fore the Opening of Barre's Public
Schools on Sept. 10.

Although there are a few vacancies
yet to be filed, the city schools will re-
open Sept. 10, and by that time it is ex
pected that all positions will have been
filled. Spaulding high school viii have a
large enrolment, and the usual prepara-
tions for enrolling many six-year olds in
the grades have been made. Supt. C. H.
White, who has been passing the summer
in Walden, will be in Barre next week,
after attending conference Of school
superintendent at Lyndonyille Princi-
pal Lyman G. Hunt, who resigned his
position at the head Of Peoples academy
in Morrisyille to succeed Henry H. Jack
son at Spaulding, has established his
home in Barre already. Mr.. jackson
took up his new duties in the home office
Of the National Life Insurance company
at Montpelier in July.
1t would be idle to say that the schools
of Barre have not felt the shortage of
teachers this year, yet the school com
mission, with the superintendent, has
been rather more fortunate than other
wise in filling vacancies. Now, at the
eleventh hour, there are few openings
because teachers who originally intended
to teach in Bare this year, having passed
the civil service examinations, are now
in government service.
The high school faculty viii have the
following personnel Principal, L. G.
Hunt; Mary Il. Archibald of Rutland,
Stella NJ Brooks Of Barre, Julia c. Car
ter Of Vergennes, Hazel p. Cobb of Hard
wick, Clara NJ. Gardner of Fair Haven,
Esther l.. Houghton of Springfield, Mass,
Ruth Ladd Of Boston, Faith B. Linsley
of Middlebury, Harry S, Morse of Bran
don; LeRay Ryan of Dryden, N. X,
Fairfax Sherburne of Pomfret, Eva q.
Smith Of Barre, Mary L. Tomasi of
Barre
Miss MAY L. Wallace of Riehford is to
continue as musical director and Miss
Fanny G.. Perry remains as instructor in
drawing. Other positions are filled as
follows;
Spaulding grade 8; Sadie A. Boyce,
Bertha NJ. Burgin, Nellie j. Perrin, Alice
M. Strathern, Florence A. Wooster.
Ayers street school; Alice L. Harvey,
Clara B. Dodge, Ruby l. Bradley, Eldusta
II. Ramage.
Lincoln school: Mary L. Wheeler,
Winifred Warner, Margaret A. Ritchie,
Ruth V. Sowden, Leda B. Stevens.
Mathewson school: Sadie b. Hunting
ton, Eleanor Bailey, Alice V. Healy,
Mary p. Jackson, NJ. Grace Ingalls,, Beu-
Iah G. Bates, Mabel w. Chandler. Ellen
NJ. Lackey, J. Florence Holland, Corahe
Batchelder, Eleanor E. Sweet, Hattie !.
Tillotson.
Summer street Susan M. Collins, Mar
garet A. Doheny, Susie e. Currier.
Brook street school: Theresa r. Bi-
anchi, Emma NJ Mcdonald, Grace Il. Nc
Kinistry, Judith R. Haines, Alice 7.
Blanchard, Louise Watt.
North Barre school; Edith Smith, Ger
trude A. Brady. Antoinette j. White, n.
Lowessa Holt, Julia r. O'Hagan, L. La
vone Skinner, Anna H. Billings, Arlene
NJ. Jetfords
Ward 5 school; Kathleen G. Gilfeather,
Mary f. Jordan, Cora G, Roberts, Will
helmina w Walker
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
CANNOT FAVOR SPAIN.
That Is Reported to Be Gist Of German
Reply on Ship Seizure.

London, Aug. 24.-Germany's reply to
SPANS announcement as to submarine
warfare, which is reported to have been
sent, says such a procedure on the part
Of Spain as was indicated in the in
structions to the Spanish ambassador
at Berlin might possibly result in the
severance of relations between the coun
tries, according to Copenhagen dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company.
The note declares, however, that Ger
many is ready to consider limiting the
operations Of submarines outside Of the
danger zone.
1t il said Germany has informed Spain
that she cannot render any guarantee in
this respect and cannot treat Spain in
an exceptional way.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
NOT DECEIVING
PEOPLE At HOME
U. S. Government Is Not Withholding
Big American Losses, Says General
March to Newspaper Men.

Washington, d. c., Aug "a Members
of the Senate military committee were
assured by General March at their week
ly conference to-day that stories of great
unpublished American casualties over
seas are wholly false and that all cas-
ualties among the expeditionary forces
are given to the public as promptly as
the cables can transmit them
The chief of staff, without discussing
in detail the great allied forward move
ment now under way, said the situation
on the western front now was decidedly
favorable to the allies.
Further improvements in the shipping
situation was noted and General March
said the program of transporting troops
TO France was going ahead without
change.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
EMPTY TROOP TRAIN
STRUCK LOCOMOTIVE
A Fireman Was Killed and Two Other
Trainmen Were Injured Near
Jersey City Heights.

New York. Aug. PA trsinman was
killed and two others slightly injured
when an empty troop train, westbolnd
from Hoboken on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Ws<ern railroad, crashed into
light engine near Jersey City Heights
early this morning.
Edward Ericsson, fireman, of Scranton,
Pa, was killed The injured are Fl.
Bookheimer, engineer, and Cortie Bic
seeker, brakeman, both of Scranton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
MAN-POWER BILL
NEARgy I --lt'AcTED
NN@se Has Defeated Most Of
the Proposed Amend
mentS
-
SENATE STILL HAS
WORK OR FIGHT"
Bill as Now Drawn Fixes the
Draft Limits at Is
and As

Washington, D. c., Aug. 24.-Enact-
ment before night in both the House and
Senate of the administration man-power
bill with its provision fixing the new
draft age limits at Is and As years, ap-
peared probable early to-day in the opin-
ion Of leaders The House having de-
feated most Of the amendments to the
war department draft of the bill vir-
tually was ready for the final vote. In
the Senate number of amendments re-
manned including the work or fight"
proposal designed to prevent strikes dur
ing the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
WAR INDUSTRIES STRIPPED.
Germany Calling All Available Men to
the Colors.

The Hague, Aug. "a Correspondence
of the Associated Press The German
government has summoned every avail
able man to the colors, says a letter re-
oeived here from correspondent in Ger
many. OF the 100000 workmen at
Krupps, between 10000 and 10000 have
been called upon for service at the
front. Elsewhere the correspondent
adds, the combing out has been even
more vigorous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
TO FORM NEW PARTY.
Former Russian Foreign Minister Quits
Constitutional Democrats.

Amsterdam, Aug. 24Paul NJ Miluk-
off, former Russian foreign minister, has
resigned from the Constitutional Dem.
ocratic parry, according to Moscow dis
patch to the Vossische Zeitung of Ber-
lin quoting the newspaper Isvestia, 1t
is added that he intends to form new
political faction in Russia to be called
the Constitutional Monarchist party.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
TO EMPLOY EXPERT ACCOUNTANT
To Investigate Office of the Vermont
State Auditor.

The monthly meeting of the state
board of control took place Friday after
noon and evening in the executive cham
bers of the State House with full board
attending. The board authorized the
employment of reputable, certified ex.
pert accountant to be selected outside the
state to make a thorough investigation
of the office of auditor of accounts
DR. Whitney, who is now connected
with the state laboratory, will be EN-
ployed six hours a week in instruction in
the medical college of the University of
Vermont, owing to the extra war work.
The board also authorized the printing
of certain reports, which included that Of
the bank commissioner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. BUCHANAN.
Was Held at Home of Her Daughter on
Elm Street.

The funeral Of Mrs. Jennie tGloverl
Buchanan, whose death at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Emory, 5S
Elm street, Wednesday forenoon at the
age Of SIS removed one of the oldest
Scotchwomen in Barre, was held at the
house Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
The occasion brought together a very
large number of Mrs. Buehanan's friends.
Rev. Edgar Grassland, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, where the
deceased was long an attendant, was the
officiating clergyman. The bearers We're
William Cole of Orange street John
Stewart, Gordon Watson, Forrest R.
Chaple, John Kennedy and 0. ] Dodge,
Many flowers were contributed. Inter
ment was made in Elmwood cemetery,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
HOWE is IMPROVING.
Candidate for Governor Will Be Out of
Hospital Next Week.

The condition Of Frank q. Howe of
Bennington, candidate for governor, is
improving, and his physician feels sure
now that, unless he gets setback, early
next week will see him leaving the hos !.
pital. He has been doing very well this
week. of course, some of the campaign
ing that has taken place in the last week
has annoyed him. The delegation who
waited upon him early in the week rela-
tive to his withdrawing from the drive
to represent the Republican party met
little sliccess.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
LABOR DAY AT EAST RANDOLPH.
Music, Speaking, Sports, Dancing and
Sale-All Proceeds to Red Gross.

East Randolph, Aug 24.-This village
is preparing for a big time on Labor day
with an all-day celebration with the en-
tire proceeds for the benefit of the Red
Cross. There will be music by the Mid
die Valley band, addresses by two mem
bers of the national Red Cross, sports,
and dance. AT noon hot boiled din.
ner will be served in Woodmen hall and
at $50 there will be an auction sale Of
fancy and useful articles. The games
and sports win begin at $3.50 a. m, band
concert at 1880 and dance for old and
young at in the evening, Ice cream
and refreshments at all hours.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
GASsED OUT OF HOME.
Score of Families in New York Affected
BY Big Chemical Fire.

New York, Aug o. Scores of famil-
les in downtown Manhattan were
"gassed" out Of their homes early to-
day, when 100000 worth Of government
chemical supplies, destined for the Amer.
lean army overseas, were destroyed in a
warehouse fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
ATTACKS RESUMED TO-DAY.
British Again Started Drive on Great
Battle Line.

London, Aug. 24.--British attacks in
the Albert sector were resumed this
morning, according to an official state
ment issued by the war office to-day,
which says the British have made prog
Tess.
In the fighting during the last three
days the British have captured $4,000
prisoners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
GERMAN BOAT SUNK?
In Reconnaissance off Dunkirk, France,
SAYS q British Report.

London, Aug. 24.German motor boats
attempted reconnaissance in the neigh
borhood of Dunkirk, France, yesterday
morning, They were driven off by British
and French patrolling vessels. One enemy
motor boat is believed to have been de-
stroyed, the allied forces suffering no
casualties.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
ALLIES ARE RAIDING
nv LORRAINE SECTOR
French Official Statement Also Tells of
Artillery Action Near Lassigny
and Between the 0ise and
the Aisne Rivers.

Paris, Aug. 24.Artillery actions in
the region Of Lassigny and between the
oise and the Aisne rivers are reported
to-day in the war office statement. Raid.
ing operations in Lorraine also are re.
ported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24

jeul river, five miles southeast of Arras.
They are in the outskirts of ST. Leger,
farther south, and have captured Ervil-
lers, two miles east of Courcelles. They
still are advancing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24

With the British Army in France Aug "a a. m.-The battle
continued successfully for the allied last night The British
advanced everywhere and the enemy suffered heavy defeats
Achete Grand rpod taken late yesterday after heavy
fighting. The British advanced beyond Bihucourt.
At the time the British reported to be still driving
the confused Germans before them Henn further south
at st. Leger and Ervlers
Sharp fighting has taken place along the esGrevlers road
The Germans cngng Maumont the Ancre northeast of
Albert and are fighting desperately.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
CHINESE TROOPS ON WAY.
They Are Going to vladivostok to Join
the Allies.

Peking, Tuesday, Aug. 20.-- by Asso.
eiated Press A Chinese contingent on
the way to joint the allies forces at
yladivostok has reached Mukden, Man
churia, according to announcement made
here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
cases Entered in County conrt.

The following suits have been entered
in Washington county court: X j. Rob
bins ct al VS.. Oliver Forrest, general as-
sumpsit Hallett & Davis Piano Go. vs.
r, q. Robinson, trover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
TRAFFIC SERIOUSLY AFFECTED.
By Strike of Motormen and Conductors
in New York.

New York, Aug. "a. Traffic on all
branches of the Third avenue railway
system was seriously affected to-day by
a strike Of 500 motormen and conduc.
tors, in an attempt to force recognition
of the union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
ITALIANS CAPTURE
VILLAGE AND HEIGHT
Rivalta and Sasso Stefani on the Brenta
Fell Before Their Attack,
Says Rome Dispatch.

Rome, Aug. 23.-Italian troops have
captured the village of Rivalta and the
height of Sasso Stefani, north Of Val
stagna, on the Brenta, the war office an
nounced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
BRITISH HAVE CAPTURED $4,000
PRISONERS IN THREE DAYS
There Are Indications That the AL
lies May Begin New Drive in Lor-
raine, French Patrols Having Been
Busy i'm That Sector

With the British Army in France Aug "a by the Associated
PresBray is reported to have been captured by the British
Several thousand German prisoners have passed through the
cages behind General Byng third army to-day No effort to
the guns captured has been made up to this time
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24

London Aug 3D. m-Britsh forces within two miles of
Bapaume according dispatches received in London to-day
The British third army advancing rapidly 1t has gone for
ward in places the depth of fourme ronof 12mes
The British fourth army the outskirts of Bray where
heavy fighting is proceeding.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-24
ALLIES ARE CLOSING IN ON BAPAUME
AND ARE ALSO THREATENING PERONNE

vigny. It is believed here that the Ger
mans at Chayigny and Juvigny will be
forced to retire eastward, abandoning
all the ground west Of the Soissons-
Chauny high road.