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DORSET HOLLOW

Miss Rosine Haas, who has been
spending two weeks at Valley View
Farm returned to her home in New
York City Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Sheldon spent
Sunday the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
John Nichols Of the West Hill.
Miss Alice V. Kelley arrived Satur-
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NOTJ4~.E 2

TO tho Taxpayers of the Bennington
Graded School District:
a Rate Bill has been placed in my
hands collection as follows:
S1.2O cents on tho dollar on the
Grand List Of 1918.
hereby demand payment OF said
taxes, and notify you that | will at
tend at tho Remington County Saw.
ings Bank from 0 o'clock a. m. until
3 O'Clock p. m.
There win be n discount OF per
cent on above tax II paid within 80
days
II Dewey, Treasurer.
bennington, VT, July 10, 1918.
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day from New York to spend a two
weeks vacation at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson and two
daughters, who have been visiting in
Hyde Park, VT, have returned home.
Mrs. Dayison's uncle came with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kelley, Miss
Alice Kelley and William Kelley, ir,
went Monday TO New Milford, Conn,
where they will attend the wedding Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
British in Palestine
Advance 70 Miles

LONDON, April l.. British troops
operating on the Euphrates River, in
Mesopotamia, continue their pursuit Of
the Turkish troops. An official state
ment issued to-day by the War Office
says the British forces have advanced
seventythree miles beyond the town
of Anah, to a point about midway be-
tween Bagdad and Aleppo.
The text of the statement reads:
ION the Euphrates our pursuing
troops have advanced three
miles beyond Anah and have captured
a few more Germans and two 1916
centimetre guns"
Aleppo, toward which the British ad-
vance in Mesopotamia seems to be
aiming, is 800 miles in a direct line
from Anah and, therefore, about 225
miles beyond the point reached by the
invaders. In an unopposed advance by
cavalry, armored cars and airplanes,
however, this distance might be COW
cred quickly.
The city of Aleppo, of great rag
nificence in some periods of it's long
history, recently had about 200, 900
people, or slightly more than Bagdad.
1t is only about seventy-five miles from
the Mediterranean port of Alexandretta
and its capture, therefore, might mean
the cutting off of the Turkish forces
operating in Palestine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
[By The Asstx,is,ed prsx.1


BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS
in FRANCE, April 1. - Canadian
armored motor cars with rapid-firers
nave played an important part in check
ing the German rush. Up to the time
OF the present battle they had little
part, but in the last ten days these
cars, which were made in America. have
performed valuable work. Frequently
they have held up large bodies of Ger
man troops on being rushed to threat
ened parts Of the front. Their pres
ence has had wonderfully steadying
effect on the British lines.
One of these armored cars found it.
self in certain village filled with Ger
man infantry. All the crew were killed
with the exception of the driver and
one gunner. When the capture of the
car seemed certain the gunner took his
heavy rapid-firer to the ground, where
he held off large numbers of the enemy
until the driver was able to turn the
automobile around. This done, the ma
chine gun was thrown into the car and
the two men sped away.
The battery of another car which had
dismounted and was fighting the Ger
mans with machine guns ran out of
ammunition. The Germans closed in,
coming up to such short distance that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Italy Prepares
For 2 Attacks
By Austrians
Expects Blows at Brescia
and on Lower
Pave
[Staf CoYrespondencel

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Ital-
ian command is expecting the Austrian
army to start soon double attack,
with two distinct objectives-one upon
Brescia, to the west of Lake Garda;
the other to the east of Lake Garda.
The first would have as it's objective
the smashing of the Italian lines pro-
tectin1g Lombardy, the attack on the
east being planned to cut off the Ital-
ian army operating on the lower Piave.
If the enemy should break through
the Italian positions west of Lake
Garda he would come down through
the valleys to Lombardy and Piedmont.
invading the industrial areas, making
1T impossible for the italians to con-
tlnue the production of the war mate
rails. as virtually all the war plants of
the country are in Lombardy and Pied
mont.
successful drive on Brescia, it was
declared by an Italian authority to-
day, would put the Italians in virtually
the same position occupied by Ru-
mania just before that country was
compelled by circumstances to enter
into peace negotiations. Italian defeat
also would make it possible for the
Austrian army to deliver an attack
upon southern France from Italy.
The Italian view is that the German
army has failed to break through the
British and French positions in France
and, while the enemy has obtained vast
quantities of war booty, the spoils do
not compensate them for their losses
in men, and that the only way in which
they can repair their present situation,
brought about through their miscalcu-
latlon of the resistance of the British
and the French, is to break through
the Italian lines, putting Italy out of
the war.
An Italian military expert said to-
day;
cred as one full of possibilities, not
only to oppose an Austrian attack by
front where could be created a power.
ful diversion: The only point to be set
tied is whether Italy has ammunition,
guns and foodstuffs. The American
authorities know that there is suffer
ing in Italy from lack of food. That
situation Is most serious. The civil
population might endure the shortage,
but an army cannot fight efficiently
| without food.
The moment has come for an Allied
attack on all fronts with the determi-
nation to go through. The morale of
the Italian army is fit"
On the mountain side of the front
the Italian and Allied forces were said
to be firmly intrenched; along the
Piave the reliance is not upon trenches,
but upon the bravery and courage of
the Italian troops. On the Piave line
the one serious possibility is said to
be the capture of Venice, which, while
having no military value, would have
moral effect, as the Italians know
that if the city falls into the hands of
the Austrians it will be left heap of
ruins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Present Offensive a Failure
So Far, Says Weekly
Review
U. S. Troops at Front
Fresh Assaults Are Looked
For in Adjacent
Areas

WASHINGTON, April Germany
has staked it's fortunes on the spring
campaign, says the War Departments
weekly review Of the military situation
to-day, and the Allies and the United
States must be prepared for fresh at
tacks at new points if the Teutons fail
to achieve victory in the present fight
ing.
"As the German higher command"
continues the statement, "is apparently
determined to force a decision or prove
to It's own satisfaction that it is unable
to 40 so, we must be prepared in case
OF his failure to obtain major results
IN the present theatre of operations to
expect that he will attempt further Of
fensive assaults in adjacent areas.
But despite the successes gained by
the Germans" says the review, "the
enemy has been unable to force de-
cislon, and so long as the Allies are
able to mannuvre with the consistent
unity and f1exibility which they have
last week, so long will victory elude the
enemy"
The placing of American resources
u!nreservedly at the disposal of the AL
lies is noted, and the statement an
nounces that "such Of our troops as
have received sufficient training will
assume share of the burden now so
valiantly borne by the French and Brit
ish armies"
The review also mentions that Ameri
can troops are taking their places in
other parts of the line, thus relieving
veteran French units for emergency
service
Inc departments statement adds:
,,Ihe period under review has natu-
rally been one of anxiety for the Allies.
Under the pressure eXerted by the enc
my, who has put into action picked
shock units long and carefully trained
IN mobile warfare for the particular
tasks they were to undertake, the Brit
lsh have been compelled to give ground.
FIELD Marshal Haig, in the face of
MAINTAIN his basic order of battle, at
the same time withdrawing his troops
to more secure positions.
IN spite OF the successes gained. the
large area of terrain owe .'un, and the
great number of prisoners and war ma
terial captured, the enemy has been
unable to force decision.
The principal event in the OUTLYING
theatres of war took place along the
Mesopotamian front, where an entire
Turkish force was nearly cut to pieces
twenty-five miles northwest of Hit
The British have reached point forty
hve miles north of Hit. From Persia
news of the possibility of the Persians
joining hands with the Central Powers
has been current.
Turkish units under German leader.
ship are believed to be advancing in
the vicinity of Teheran. This must be
taken into consideration, owing to the
possibility of the enemy executing q
Hawking movement against the British
operating in Mesopotamia."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Armored Motor Cars Halt
Large Bodies Of Germans
Canadians by Daring Work With Rapid Fire Batteries Aid
in Checking Foe and Steady British Limestone Crew
Charges Enemy With Empty Guns

they were shooting with revolyers. The
situation was hopeless, but the gallant
canadians were not to be taken alive.
They seized spare barrels Of machine
guns and charged the Germans with
these weapons. They were, of course.
no match for an enemy heavily armed.
and all Of them were killed.
Up to yesterday the daring crews Of
these fighting machines had slept only
about twenty-six hours since the second
days attack
On the first day these cars in con-
siderable numbers were rushed to the
right flank below the Somme. where
the situation was most critical. Thev
at once got into the thick of the fight
ing. At Maricourt, just north of the
oomme, the Germans were threatening
to cut off large numbers of heavy guns
and tanks. A battery of these cars
gathered $50 infantrymen about it and
took up stand east Of the village re-
naming there until the guns and tanks
were withdrawn safely, and then max
ing off,
At one point the Germans were mass
ing for an attack when two cars crept
up within close range and enfiladed
their ranks. German artillery shelled
the cars, knocking out one and forcing
the other to withdraw, but not until
they had done great execution. At
Cerisy one Canadian motor car held
back an entire enemy battalion which
was attempting to cross the canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
1O5-Mile Gun
Being Built
For Our NAVY
Monster Cannon Will Out
do German Invention
That Shelled Paris
[Staf Correspondence1


WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Amer
lean navy is to have a long range gun
capable Of carrying a shell los miles.
1t became known at the Navy Depart
ment to-day. The monster gun is now
being made at the express order Of
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, who, It
is declared. is not in sympathy with
ordnance experts who have steadfastly
maintained gun of this great range
was OF little military value.
While few details of the proposed
gun are available, it is known it will
be fashioned on the principle Of the
so-called sub-calibre plan. This will
embody the creation of large gun Of
great calibre and then inserting tube
for smaller calibre she'll.
To do this it will be necessary to de-
velop tube longer than any now used
by the United States. The longest gun
is a 16-inch, on one of the new dread
noughts. This is about IS to 70 feet
long, but the new gun would be IS
feet long and able to develop a muzzle
velocity of the shell of 5000 feet
second, as against velocity Of 1900
feet a second, which is about normal.
A special powder, which burns quick
ly, is to be sed in the gun to provide
al explosion of great force against the
sub-calibre she'll to send it los miles.
Ordnance experts say such gun is
bound to be more or less inaccurate
because of the extreme distance in
volved. For that reason they doubt its
value as a military factor. 1t will take
long time, it is said, to develop it to
a degree of efficiency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Wounded Aided
By German Alliance

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Defenders
of the German-American Alliance, under
investigation by Senate committee to
determine whether the organization has
been loyal to the United States, testi-
fed to-day that the Allegheny County
branch in Pennsylvania sent funds it
collected to the Swiss Red Cross to
aid British. Russian and German
wounded.
Richard Ullrich. president of the
Allegheny branch, said that he did not
approve circulars sent out in which
the alliance Endorsed candidates in a
Pit. 'ourgh election last fall as means
O. defeating "muckers and German
haters" He said that he regretted
the use Of the words and that had he
seen the circular first it would not have
been distributed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
night? Vigilance? Ambush tactics and

cunning?
"Do they shoot and signal on every
occasion? Do the posts hold their
ground on the approach of patrol, or
do they fall back? Do they give bar
liefs and what is the behavior during
them? Have they any light signals
other than French ones?"
Even Used Shells Tell Tales
Under Enemy Patrols" the document
asks details on strength, methods of
advance, behavior on meeting and in
itiative." These questions come under
information on general behavior:
Are the Americans careful and eau
tious? And are they careful or noisy?
What is their behavior during smoke
screens? What is their behavior at
concentration be observed? Is there
much recommending? How is the be-
havior day and night? Is there much
machine gun firing? Is there more or
less transport of material than for
merly?"
The Germans also want to know
whether during reliefs there are more
troops in the rear than is customary
with the French, and what are the
times and sounds of reliefs. 1t is said
that used infantry and machine gun
bullets, unexploded shells and shell
spllnters are of special value. The
Germans want to know whether the
copper rotating bands have sharp in
clslons, indicating new or worn out
guns, the calibrc of which can be de-
termined by the curvature of the
splinters, according to the document.
Explains Deletions by Censor
Information regarding the color and
outside appearance of projectiles fired
by the Americans also is desired, The
German soldiers are ordered to keep
fuses, splinters of shells and she'll
bases having factory initials and num-
bers. Under the heading enemy She'll
ing" they are asked the American pc
culiarities compared with the French,
what detectives are preferred and
whether dugouts are shelled. The docu-
ment asks also that it be determined
whether the Americans employ bursts
of fire or single shots at fixed intervals
and what is the normal firing rate when
observation is good
Many of the above items, while ap-
parently trivial, it is pointed out by
intelligence officers, indicate why the
censorship has been obliged to delete
certain matter from press dispatches.
Since the captured document was is
sued the Germans naturally have found
answers to many of the questions, but
about the others the American expedi-
tlonary force believes it still has the
enemy guessing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
American Units to
Merge With French,
WASHINGTON Expect.

WASHINGTON, April lin the alb
sence of reports from General Pershing
showing the disposition made of Amer
lean troops by General Foch, supreme
commander of the Allied and American
armies, officials here were watching the
French and British statements closely
tonight for the first word that will
show the Americans to be at the battle
front in Picardy. 1t is probable that not
only the first news of the activities Of
Pershing's men in their new status
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
German Order Asks
For Minute Details
On American Army
LBY The AssoCiated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Sunday, March 31.-German
army leaders are anxious to obtain the
most minute details concerning the
American army. This is disclosed by
q captured German document, issued to
Brigade, and which instructs every OBJ
server and patrol to DO his or it's best
ito bring in information about the new
enemy" The results obtained are to
be added to official reports.
The captured document starts out by
giving details that are known, such as
those regarding the American uniform,
and adds that the infantry is equipped
partly with English rifles and the ar
tillery probably has French guns. 1t
says American troops still continue
training in France, adding:
Nothing is known as yet about the
methods of fighting or leadership"
Tells Information Ueslred
From the preceding meagre details"
it continues, sit is evident that Sectors
K and NJ have the honorable task
of obtaining as much information as
possible on particular features of
American fighting and outpost tactics.
This will then be used for extending
the information bulletin. Any observa-
ton or identification. however insig-
nificant, may be of the greatest value
in connection with information already
at hand"
Attention then is drawn to "self-evi-
dent questions" which observers, pa
trolls and outposts are expected to find
answers for. Under the heading, "The
Enemy's Security" the document asks
for this information:
"Are sentry posts mere sentry posts.
or stronger? Further advanced recon
NOTHING patrols? Manner of challeng-
ing? Behavior on post during day and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Shonts Favors u. S.
Control of Industry

BOSTON, April l.. Theodore P.
Shonts, head OF the New York In
terborough Company, in an address
before the Economic Club here to-
night, proposed partnership in great
industries between the government
and industry and between industry
and labor as a cure for some of the
ills of our social system.
He said, in part:
Gall schools of political and social
thought, even the most conservative,
agree that epochal economic and social
changes will result from the present
war;
Social we'll being undoubtedly de-
mands an improv ement in the general
condition of the workers, and causes
of social and economic injustice must
be weeded out if the spread of propa
ganda, far more destructive than social
ism. is to be checked.
"Uncontrolled competition produces
economic waste. Privately controlled
industry avoids waste but creates
tendency toward monopoly with swollen
fortunes. On the other hand, govern
mental ownership and operation, in the
light of experience, spells ineftlciency.
l believe, however, the efficiency of pri-
vate operation and the benefits of gov,
ornmonLal COuCTOl Call NC ScCuACu
through partnership between the gov
eminent and private industry, thus
leaving room for individual initiative
with Corresponding reward.
"a cooperative association of indus
try and labor would go far to relieve
the community of the perpetually re-
curing strife which prevails in a con-
dition of society where laborer and
capitalist are aggressively opposed to
each other.
"The government, upon the other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Summary of Casualties to Date

will come this way, but that for some
time the French communicates will give
tho American people their only infor-
nation on the subject
Once the American units have been
merged with the French, as it is as
sumed they will be, French customs as
to withholding designations of units
engaged, for military reasons, will gov
ern news regarding them until General
Pershing has had time to set up
method of assembling and transmitting
military, telegraph and telephone wires
congested and with the entire communi
cation system entirely in French hands,
it will be a difficult task, officers be-
lieve for American headquarters in
France to keep close touch with events.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02

1000 Projectiles, Half of
Them Gas Bombs, Fall
in Toul Locality
Little Damage Done,
As Foes Aim Is Bad
Pershing's Artillery Retail
ates, Forcing Driver to
Abandon Supply Truck
tBy The Associated Pressl

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April IA deluge of gas,
shrapnel and high explosive shells fell
on certain portions of the American
sector northwest of Toul for four
hours last night and this morning. A
number of towns, trenches and roads
were targets for the enemy, who began
firing before midnight. First one place
was 'strafed" and then another. At
one location alone 1000 shells. 1000
of which were gas projectiles, fell.
Toward the end of the Smelling the
Germans let down barrage in front
of one of the American front line
positions for good measure. 1t is sur
prising what little damage was done,
for the enemy was not only a poor
marksman, but the information upon
which he was apparently acting was
bad.
The American artillery retaliated and
dropped many shells near truck car
rying supplies to an advanced post be-
fore the driver abandoned it.
Two American patrols penetrated the
enemy lines last night. Both found
the belts of wire heavily electrified
one reporting that the strands of wire
were connected with interrupters.
which gave off sparks as warning to
tae enemy sentries.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, April Great activity con-
tinues in the rear of the enemy lines.
One especially active point is the town
of Pannes, at which the American gun
ners do not shoot because French
civilians are still there. AS many as
a thousand Germans have been seen
there at one time during the past few
hours Vehicles on roads back of the
American lines were shelled by the
Germans this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Siam Fliers to Aid Allies
Aviation Corps of 500 To Be
Contribution

SAN FRANCISCO, April IAN avia-
ton corps of 500 members will be
Slams contribution to the Entente AL
lies, according to Frank D. Arnold, for
mer charge d'affaires at Bangkok, who
arrived here yesterday from Siam on
his way to Washington.
"The Siamese army has developed
some splendid aviators," Mr.. Arnold
said. "They seem to take naturally to
the work under the instruction of
French and Italian experts.
when left they were preparing to
send over 500 men with a complete
quota of airplanes, all Of foreign con-
StructiOn''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-04-02
Washington Is Silent
On Bulgaria s Move
[Staf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Official con-
hrmatlon by the French of the pres
ence of Bulgarian troops on the
Franco-British front elected no COM
ment from the State Department to-
day, where it was stated no informa-
ton had been received on the subject.
In Balkan diplomatic circles, com
ment was made on the fact that an
american missionary organization in
boston, having missionaries in Bull
garla, recently contradcted unofficial
dispatches reporting the presence of
Bulgarians in France, it was believed
on the strength of reports from the
missionaries in BULGARIA.