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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06

The Germans are not carrying out the
orderly retreat that marked their retire
ment from the Marine and Somme sa-
lents. Batteries of field guns, with
horses attached, have been captured and
vast quantity of munitions which
would be moved quickly under ordinary
circumstances has fallen into the hands
of the allies.
To the north Client is closely invested
by the French, Belgian and British troops.
The fighting there is apparently between
German rear guards and the allied forces
for civilians are said to be close behind
the lines, and Queen Elizabeth of Bel
gium watched the beginning of the as
sault against the city.
The line of the Seheldt no longer is any
protection to the enemy in Belgium. It
has been crossed everywhere from Ghent
to Valenciennes, and it is probable that
allied troops have been flung across the
canal north of Ghent. Between Ghent
and Brussels there is no great natural
obstacle except the Dendre river, which
will aid the Germans in conducting de.
fensive operations, and it seems probable
that the enemy will not turn at bay un-
til he reaches the Namur Brussels Ant
werp line, which is said to have been pre-
pared for a grim struggle
American forces north of Verdun have
crossed the Meuse at three places and
have gained ground on the east side of
THE river This advance ia most impor-
tant for it threatens the Sedan Longuy-
on line at new point and removes from
the Germans the advantage of having a
position on the flank of the American
forces advancing northward on the west
lern side of the stream. Sedan must be
under artillery fire from the medium cal
ibre American guns.
Emperor Charles of Austria is said to
have refused TO sign the armistice agree
ment with the allied powers and turned
over his authority as commander in chief
of the army to Field Marshal Straussen-
burg. 1t is rumored that the emperor
has abdcated and has started for Swift
zerland, where King Constantine took
refuge after being compelled to relin-
quish the Grecian throne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
GERMAN MISSION GOES TO FRONT
TO RECEIVE ARMISTICE TERMS
SUBMITTED BY MARSHAL FOCEI
PVT. ARTHUR A. MANSON.
Barre Man Died at Camp Eustis, Va, of
Pneumonia,

A telegram received in the city to-day
announced the death of Pvt. Arthur A.
Manson yesterday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock at Camp Eustis, Va, of bronchial
pneumonia. kilograms from time to
relatives here of his critical illness. so
that news Of his death was not wholly
unexpected Pvt. Manson self-inducted
into the mechanics training school at
Springfield, Mass, few months ago and
had since been at Fort Strong in Boston
harbor, leaving there only last week
Monday. He was taken i'll while op the
journey to Virginia, as well as four or
five other soldiers in the party, and inn
mediately upon their arrival at Camp
Eustis he was taken to the base hospital
at the camp. There seemed to be no i'm
provement from the first and each sue
ceeding telegram caused more and more
disquietude among his relatives, The
body will be sent here, and announce
ments as to the funeral viii be made
when it is learned when the body will
arrive. An attendant viii be sent from
Camp Eustis.
Pvt. Manson was born in Barre 81
years ago and on March 20, 1918, was
married to Miss Mildred Peer of this city,
who survives him. His mother, Mrs. An
ME Manson, removed from Barre to
Lynn, Mass, about three months ago,
and other members of his family surviv-
ing are sister, Nellie, who resides with
her mother; and two brothers, Alex, who
resides in Quincy, Mass, and William,
who lives in Lynn, Mass. Another broth
er, James, died six weeks ago in Lynn of
pneumonia He had been in service, but
had been honorably discharged because
of i'll health.
Pvt Manson attended the drawing
school here and made rapid progress, be-
ing employed as draughtsman in the
Office of the Harrison Granite company
before inducing into service. He was
member of Clan Gordon, young man
with many friends and news Of his death
win be received with genuine regret by
those with whom he had mingled in Barre
and elsewhere.
Funeral arrangements viii be an
nounced later
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
CONTROL OF COss'sss,sESS
SEEMS TO HAVE PASSED
TO REPUBLICAN HANDS
WEEKS DEFEATED
IN MASSACHUSETTS
Former Governor David I. Walsh Was
Elected Senator BY Plurality
of ls,eos.

Boston, Nov. 8.--The Democrats cap
tured seat in the United States Senate
from Massachusetts, yesterday, when
former Governor David, l. Walsh was
elected by plurality Of ls,90s over SEN
ator John w. Weeks,
The vote of the state complete, was:
Walsh (Dem.I 206,7l0; Weeks, q Rep,
1877 ,602j Thomas w. Lawson lind. g.
900.
The Democrats were unable to make
any gains In Congress. All but one of
the present congressman, both Democrat
ic and Republican, were candidates for
reelection and were reelected with the
exception of Congressman Peter f.
Tague, Democrat. Mr.. Tague was de-
feated for denomination in the Demo
cratic primaries by John F. Fitzgerald,
former congressman and former mayor
of Boston. Mr.. Fitzgerald was elected
by close vote, the Republican candi-
date running a poor third. Congressman
William II. Carter, Republican, did not
seek reelection, but Republican was
chosen as his successor in the person of
former Lieutenant Governor Robert
LuCe, GltubeHdHJ 1ONtIHOT NdiNln 1OOl-
idge, Republican, was elected governor
by plurality Of l7,l47 over Richard H
Long, Democrat.
The state senate for 1919 will consist
of thirty Republicans and ten Demo.
Gratis, gain of three for the minor
party. The Democrats retained all the
seats they held in the last session and
won also the first Worcester, the fifth
Essex and the eighth Suffolk The House
of Representatives viii contain lsl Re
publicans and 50 Democrats, the Repub,
licans gaining a single seat occupied last
year by Socialist
AT least two Of the constitutional
amendments submitted to the people BY
the constitutional convention were car
ried One providing for biennial elec.
tions after 1920 was adopted by major.
ity Of 25,274. Another amendment put.
ting into effect the initiative and refer.
endum obtained majority OF 7,40s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
BARRE BOY CITED.
Sgt. Cecil J. Dowers Mentioned By Gen.
Edwards.

Another Barre boy has been cited for
duct. The recipient of citation is Ser
geant Cecil j. Dowers of d company,
l02d machine gun battalion, who was
member Of the first detachment that in
eluded number of Barre soldiers to
60 overseas. Sergeant bowers volun-
teered in the lst Vermont infantry in
the spring of 1917 and has been over
there more than year The citation,
signed by Major General Clarence r.
Edwards of the 26th division, is dated
Aug 81, and reads as follows;
General Order No. IA: The division
commander takes great pleasure in cit
ing in orders the following named off.
Ger and men who have shown marked
gallantry and meritorions service in the
capture Of Torcy, Belleau, Givry,
Bouresches Woods, Rochet Woods, Hill
100, overlooking Chateau Thierry, Etre.
pilly, Bezuet, Epieds, Trugny, and La.
Fere Woods to the Jaulgonne. Fere on
Tardenois road, during the advance Of
this division against the enemy from
July Is to 20, 1918, in the second battle
of the Marne: Sergeant Cecil bowers,
Co. d. l02d NJ. G. Bn."
Sergeant Dowers is the son of Mrs.
Isabella bowers of Cable street. He
was % years old last Sunday. After en-
listing year ago last May in c com
pany, he was transferred to Fort Ethan
Allen and thence to Mantle, Conn, GO
ing overseas in October, 1917 He was
recently promoted to the rank of ser.
geant. The young man has sent home
several souvenirs Of the great war, such
as buttons and shoulder straps from
German uniforms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
PURSUIT OF HUNS
PRESSED BY FRENCH
Latter Have Advanced Beyond voharies
Italian Troops Occupy
LIE ThueI

Paris, Nov. 6-The retreat Of the
Germans along the whole of the French
front continues, according TO the war Of
flee statement to-day. The French are
in contact with the enemy rear guards.
North of Marie, the French have
passed beyond Voharies, five miles
southwest of the important railway
junction Of Vervins. Italian troops have
occupied lie Thuel, four miles southeast
Of Mont Cornet.
The French have crossed the Aisne on
both sides of Rethel, capturing Barby,
west Of Rethel. North of the Argonne
the French also have moved forward,
reaching the outskirts of Lemetz and
La Cassine.
The statement reads:
"During the night we maintained con-
tact with the German rear guards who,
while fighting, continued to retreat ON
the whole front. Early this morning the
French again resumed the advance
east of the Sambre canal we have
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
FORD TRUNDLING ALONG
But He Is Still Few Thousand Votes
Short of Newberry.

Detroit, Mich, Nov 6.---Tuesday's cleo
tion for United States senator in Mchi-
gan has narrowed down to a nip and tuck
race, with Lieutenant Commander Tru-
man II. Newberry, Republican, maintain.
ing narrow lead over Henry Ford, Dem
oerat. Returns from virtually rs per cent
of the precincts in the state give New
berry l73,l0S and Ford l7l,377, major.
ity Of 1925. With few precincts still
unreported, Ford has a majority over
Newberry in Wayne county Detroitl of
26,2l0.
While the Democratic state central
committee expresses confidence that Ford
viii be returned winner by several thou
sand, Newberry's managers insist that a
final count win place their candidate in
the lead by 10000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
RATIFICATION
BY VERMONT
Is Probable, Following the
Legislative Election
Tuesday
CLEMENT CHOSEN
NEXT GOVERNOR
Total Vote Cast Was Very
Light-Clement's Ma
jority Was 14,963

With all of the 247 cities and towns re-
ported, Percival w. Clements majority
over DR.. w. B. Mayo In yesterdays gov
ernorship election was l4,9s3. The vote
was as follows;
Clement, Republican ....... 2s,4os
Mayo, Democrat and Prohibition l3,445
As was expected, the total vote cast
was very small, being, indeed, less than
cast for the Republican candidate alone
two years ago,
The Vermont Senate will be solidly
Republican, while 2l6 of the 247 mem
bers Of the House of Representatives will
be Republican. The probable ratification
of the proposed prohibition amendment
TO the federal constitution was indicated,
as 10 members of the Senate and 92
members of the House were counted as
in favor of prohibition, while only A
were reported as being opposed to ratif-
cation. The position of the others was
not stated.
Vermont's only participation in ma
tional election was the choice Of Repre-
sentatiyes Frank L. Greene of st. Adams
and Porter II. Dale of Island Pond to re-
turn to the House in Washington. They
are Republicans.
All the cities voted in favor of Glenn
ent. In Burlington, Clement had l.l60
and Mayo GIL; in Rutland, Clement LAC,
Mayo, T0e; in Barre, Clement 5l5, Mayo
All, in Montpelier, Clement GA, Mayo
800; in st. Adams, Clement 500, Mayo
ao6J in Newport, Clement PAS, Mayo 100;
In Vergennes, Clement 1853, Mayo II,
The state officers elected are; Govern.
or, Percival w. Clement OF Rutland /;
lieutenant governor, Mason s. Stone OF
Montpelier; state treasurer tre-electedl
Walter F. Scott of Brandon; secretary
OF state, Harry A. Black Of Newport; /;
auditor of accounts lre.electedl, Benja.
min Gates of Montpelier; attorney gen.
eral, Frank C. Archibald Of Manchester.
Vote for Governor by Counties.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
OUT OF THE WAR CHEST.
Will Take Barre's Quota of War Work
Drive-Subscriptions to Be Hurried Up.


A joint meeting of the trustees and
the disbursement committee Of the Barre
war chest was held last evening to dis
cuss the question of disbursement for
the united war work campaign of Nov.
Ills, which is to be waged in behalf
Of the Salvation Army, the Y. M. G. A..
the National Catholic War Council TX
of ca, the Jewish Welfare Board, the
Y. M, G. A., the War Camp Community
Service and the American Library asso-
citation. To meet such needs as the com.
ing campaign demands the war chest
was created in this city last spring, and
while thus far the principal call has been
from the Red Cross, both the disburse.
ment committee and the trustees acted
as one in deciding that Barre's quota
should be taken from the war chest.
1t was voted to accept the quota of
$2l 600, but to meet it successfully sub.
seribers to the war chest who are in ar.
rears must call at headquarters in the
church street schoolbuilding and pay up.
The trustees as well as the disburse-
ment committee make an urgent appeal
to the delinquents to take care of their
arrears at once. Barre must not be
found wanting in this new call and if
the war chest is to perform its natural
function the funds must be swelled at
once by the payment of subscriptions
due and overdue,
Former Senator Harry Daniels of East
Montpelier, who is chairman Of the
Washington county campaign commit
tee, was an interesting speaker at the
joint meeting, He brought the informa-
tion that Barre is expected to contribute
S2l 900, and in the course of his re-.
marks he gave an illuminating account
Of the preparations which are being
made for the campaign.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
BRITISH GONE PAST
NORMAL FOREST
Advance of Haig's Forces Has Reached
the Main Road from Avesnes
to Bavay.

London, Nov. 6.The British last
night continued to press after the Ger
mans beyond the Normal forest, where
they have reached the main road from
Avesnes to Bavay, Field Marshal Haig
announced to-day.
Progress was made in other sectors of
the battle front as well and more pris-
oners were taken. The statement reads:
North of the Sambre river our ad-
vanced troops pressed forward beyond
the forest of Normal and reached the
main Avesnes- Bayay road. Progress was
also made west of Bavay and on other
parts of the battle front, A number of
additional prisoners were taken"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
AMERICANS
MOVE SLOWER
German Resistance Stiffened
Considerably West Of
the Meuse
ENEMY TRIED TO
GAS 400 CIVILIANS
Poured Poison into the Viii
lage of Beaumont
To-day

With the American Army on the Sc
dan Front, Nov. 8 tby the Associated
Press) 1880 p. m.--German resistance
against American pressure west OF the
Meuse stiffened considerably to-day, The
Germans are using artillery, gas and
machine guns
The village Of Beaumont, where there
are more than 400 French civilians, is
the particular target Of the Germans.
All last night they deluged the town
with poison gas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
DEMOCRAT,
LEADS IN NEW YORK
Appears to Have Beaten Governor Whit
man, Having Plurality of s2,1i3,
with Several Hundred Dis
tricts Still Lacking.

New York, Nov. 6.-In one of the clos.
est elections in the history Of New York
state, Alfred Z. Smith, Democratic can
didate for governor, held lead over
Governor Whitman Of 32,ll3 votes at
noon to-day. There were still to be
heard from 436 upstate districts. The
vote for Smith in 6,794 election districts
out Of 1880 in the whole state was
070,s27, against 93s,7l4 for Whitman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
GERMANS ADMIT
AMERICAN GAINS
An Official Report in Berlin Says They
Crossed Meuse River Under Vio-
lent Protective Fire.

Berlin, Nov. (via Londonl .---Ameri-
can troops yesterday advanced across the
river Meuse south of Dun, under vio-
lent protective fire, and penetrated the
woods and heights on the east bank of
the river between Milly and yilosnes, the
German general staff announced to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
BY SMALL MAJORITY
New Hampshire Republicans Won Both
Senate, Seats.

Concord, N. H., Nov. 6.Republicans
were successful in New Hampshire yes
terday, but their candidates for Congress
and governor won only by small majori-
ties. For the two years unexpired term
of the late Senator Jacob H. Gallinger,
George r. Morse, former minister to
Greece, was chosen. By electing Gov
Henry w. Keyes to the Senate (long
term), the Republicans regain the seat
won away from them six years ago by
Senator +. Hollis, Democrat Mr.. Hollis
did not seek denomination. John H.
Bartlett, Republican, was elected COVER
nor and the Republicans retained con
troll of the Legislature,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
MEYER LONDON DEFEATED.
The Only Socialist in Congress Was a
Loser.

New York, Nov. 6.--The next assem-
bly, win be Republican, although by re-
dueed majorities. Only one woman was
successful in her race for office. In the
first assembly district, Suffolk county,
Mrs. Ida B. Sammis, Republican, de-
feated her Democratic opponent, Walter
L. Stilwell.
The next congressional delegation
from New York will be made up Of %
Democrats and 10 Republicans. The one
Socialist in the present delegation, Mey-
er London, was defeated by Henry NJ
Golfogle, Democrat, running with Re
publican support
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
WILSON'S TOWN REPUBLICAN.
Gave Small Plurality to the Republican
Candidates.

Princeton, N. j., Nov. 6. The Repub-
licans carried Princeton, President Will.
sons home town, in yesterdays cleo
tiop. Both the borough and the presi.
dents own district, the seventh, gave
small phIralities to Governor Walter Il.
Edge, Senator David Baird, and Elijah
@. Hutchinson, the Republican candi-
dates for Congress-
On the question Of prohibition, the
borough voted "wet"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
KILLED IN ACTION.
James Rowen, Brother of Manager Row
en- of Hotel Barre.

Manager John V. Rowen of Hotel Barre
received tidings last night that his broth
er, James Rowen, had been killed in ac.
tion in France. The message from the
war department was delivered in Barton,
where the deceased formerly resided.
James Rowen came here with Manager
Rowen when the hotS was opened in
the summer of 1915, and was employed
there as night clerk for several months.
At the outbreak of the war he was living
in Boston and soon after Americas entry
he volunteered for service in the heavy
artillery. He went overseas last fall and
had seen much active fighting. The de-
ceased was 2s years old and unmarried.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
merIy held BY
Massachusetts,.

Washington, d. c., Nov 6.-Safe ma
jorities for the Republicans in both
houses of Congress were claimed by the
Republican national committee ON the
basis of returns to headquarters at 10
o'clock this morning These returns
showed SO Republican senators and $50
Republican representatives elected, with
good prospects for larger majorities in
both houses.
Democratic national committee head
quarters early to-day claimed the Senate
would be Democratic by at least one, and
official returns then showed a small mar
gin for the Democrats in the House. Re-
turns received by the committee were
said to show definitely the election of 40
Democratic senators, while in the House
2l5 seats were assigned to the Demo
Gratis, 204 to the Republicans, and the
remainder in doubt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
SEN. COLT REELECTED
And Rhode Island Republicans Increased
Their Lead in Legislature.

Providence, r, J., Nov. g.. Revised fig
ures of yesterdays vote in Rhode Island
show that Senator LeBaron B. Colt, Re-
publican, was elected over his Democratic
opponent, George F. O'Shaughnessy, by
oyer 4,200 plurality.
The Republicans increased their major
ity in the general assembly by five in the
Senate and by three in the House. Gov
ernor r. L. Beeckman, Republican, and
the entire state party ticket were re-
elected by safe majorities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
NEW JERSEY DIVIDED.
Both Senators Republican But Democrats
Gained in House.

Trenton, N. j., Nov. 6-Although the
Republicans won both contests for Unit
ed States senator in New Jersey at yes
terday's election, the Democrats gain in
the national House and the state legisla-
ture, on the face of unofficial returns of
all but 504 elections early to-day.
Governor Edge defeated George M. La
monte, Democrat, for the full term in the
United States Senate by wide margin,
while Senator David Baird won over c. 0.
Hennessy by smaller majority The
incomplete figures were Edge l28,020,
Lamonte ll2,022, Baird l20,s49, Hennes-
sy ll2.02s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
FIVE REPUBLICANS
Three Democrats and One Prohibitionist
Elected In California.

San Francisco, Nov. 6.-California viii
return to Congress at least five Republi.
can members, three Democrats and one
Prohibitionist. This was indicated from
early returns to-day Governor William
d. Stephens, Republican, continued to in
crease his lead over Theodore A. Bell, a
Democrat. A Republican lieutenant gov
ernor also appeared to be elected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
MCCORMICK BEAT LEWIS.
His Plurality Thus Far Is $1,000 Over
Present Senator.

Chicago Nov 6.--Medill Mccormick,
Republican, present congressman large,
was elected United States senator yes
terday by plurality estimated at 10000
over Senator James Hamilton Lewis, ac
eording to returns compiled from more
than three. fourths Of the vote Of the
state
The congressional delegation from 1lli-
nois will stand q Republicans and six
Democrats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
KANSAS CONCEDED TO C. o. P.
With Possible Exception of Ayers in the
Eighth District.

Topeka, Kans., Nov. 6.--State Demo-
cratic Chairman Murphy this morning
stated that the Democrats eoncede the
election of the entire Republican ticket
senator, congressman and state officers
with the exception of Congressman Ayers
of the eighth district. The vote In that
district still is considered in doubt by
Chairman Murphy,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
So ARE LOCATED.
Two Officers and Sc Enlisted Men in Ger
man Military Prisons.

Washington, d. G., Nov. 6.-Names of
two officers and SO enlisted men in Ger
man prison camps were announced to-
day by the war department. Lieutenant
" H. Harts of Philadelphia is in Camp
Langesalza, and Lieutenant j. G. Stanley
of El Paso, Tex, is in hospital at Get
tingen. Enlisted men include;
At reserve hospital No. 3, Stuttgart:
Andres J. Boloc, Worcester, Mass.
AT camp unknown: John Paul, Spring
dale. Conn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
The Republicans Increased Their Repre-
sentation in Congress.

Philadelphia, Nov. Pluralities for
the successful candidates on the Repub-
lican state ticket in Pennsylvania
mounted higher as returns continued to
come in to-day. State Senator William
C. Sproul swept the state for governor.
The other Republicans on the state tick
ct were elected by slightly reduced
phlralities.
Unofficial figures on the next Penn
sylvana delegation in Congress indicate
the Republicans increased their repre-
sentation from 20 to 81 out of the SO
elected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
COLORADO IS REPUBLICAN.
Only Possible Exception Is Congressman
in Fourth District.

Denver, Col, Nov. GA complete VIC
tory for the Republican ticket in Col
orado, with the possible exception Of
Edward Taylor, Democrat, as congress-
man from the fourth district, was evi-
dent from returns from approximately
half the precincts of the state available
early this morning,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-06
CHAPLAIN MOODY HOME.
Is Spending Months Furlough in Unit
ed States.

st. Johnsbury, Nov Chaplain Paul
Dwight Moody, former pastor of the
South church here, is in the United
States for a months furlough, having
arrived at New York yesterday. He is
now in Washington in consultation with
the attorney general. He is expected to
reach st. Johnsbury the latter part of
the week. Chaplain Moody is under or
ders to return to France Dec. |.