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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
BRITISH ARMY DEMocRATIzED.
Men of Birth and Education Likely to
Serve in the Ranks.

London, Oct 2S correspondence of the
Associated Press One result of the war
has been to democratize the British
army, and it is regarded as practically
certain that after peace has been de.
clared England will have large stand
ing army in which large number of
men of birth and education viii be serv-
ing in the ranks.
Before the South African war, the pri.
vate was "a man of no social account"
He was forbidden entry to what CORE
sponded to the American orchestra" Of
theatre, and was told that his proper
place was the gallery.
The real characterization of the army
began when Lord Kitchener summoned
the whole people of England to service
in the kings forces. With the calling of
every class, differences OF social caste
became obliterated
Officers of the old regime contend that
there can be no effectual military disci-
pline if officers and men fraternize So
cially. The other night general saw
one of his officers dining at famous
London restaurant with private soldier.
He took the officer aside and expostu-
lated with him on his infraction of the
army code. The officers answer was
"The soldier is my brother"
England to-day has many of her proud
est sons in the ranks, among them the
earl of Crawford, who is serving as a
hospital orderly. Some of these again
and again have refused commissions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
GERMAN PEOPLE
ARE SPOKESMEN
After Getting Actual and
Constitutional Power,
Says Reply
AWAIT ARMISTICE
TERMS OF ALLIES
Unexpected Response Was
Received in Washing
ton To-day

Washington, d. c., Oct 2S--The Ger
man governments reply to President
Wilson's last note, asserting that the
negotiations for peace are being conduct
ed by peoples government with actual
and constitutional power and that the
terms of the American and allied govern
ments for an armistice are awaited,
reached the Swiss legation to-day by
cable
This communication is regarded here
merely as an Acknowledgement of the
presidents communication with an indi-
cation of the anxious desire of those in
power at Berlin to hasten the coming of
a definite statement Of the terms upon
which their enemies will permit hostil-
tiles to cease
The president is expected TO make no
rejoinder. His personal exchanges with
the German authorities, officials said to-
day, ended when he transmitted the cor
respondence to the allies The next step
must be on the part of the co-belliger
ents, acting in concert.
Announcement from London that Pre-
mier Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary
Balfour had left for France with naval
and military advisers foreshadowed an
early meeting of the supreme war coun-
Gil at Versailles. While the military and
naval members of the council are draw
ing up an armistice which viii be tanta-
mount to surrender by Germany, the po-
litical representatives Of the entente
powers are expected to discuss the in
diyidual peace views of their govern
ments with view to formulating com
plete program to be presented If Ger
many accepts the terms Of the armistice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
DEMOCRATS SPENT
S4I2,I38 ON ELECTION
Republican National Committee Has Not
Yet Made Statement of
Accounts.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 2s.-Campaign
expense accounts filed with the House to-
day included that OF the Democratic ma.
tional committee, showing receipts OF
S4l2, ,l38 and disbursements of 1896, ,459
The Republican national committee
statement has not been filed.
b. M. Baruch, chairman of the war in
dustries board, with $4,000, is the larg-
est contributor to the Democratic fund.
He with number of other Democrats,
including Vance Mccormick and A.
Mitchell Palmer, are named as lending
Sl50,000 to the committee.
Reports also were filed by the senate
rial and congressional committees of both
parties. The Democratic senatorial com.
mittee reported receipts Of only 500, $50
donations by Senator's Pittman of Ne
Yada and Gerry of Rhode Island, of which
$60.l6 was spent, while Republican con.
tributions were S7I 800 and expenditures
S56,0S5.
The Democratic congressional commit.
tee reported receipts Of Sl32,900 and ex.
penditures OF $s2,762, while the Republi-
can committee spent Sl40,s95 out of its
receipts of Sl5939S The Democratic re-
port said all but about $1,000 came from
the national committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
FOUNDED WARREN NAN
DIED IN HOSPITAL
Oscar Heath's Condition Failed Rapidly
After He Was Brought from His
Home to Montpelier.

Oscar Heath, who was shot Thursday
night by George Greenslit in Warren,
died at Heaton hospital, Montpelier,
about o'clock Sunday evening, after
being brought to Montpelier during the
afternoon. An autopsy viii be per
formed to decide upon the cause OF
death. The body was removed to the
undertaking rooms of George Barber
where it was prepared for burial, follow
ing the autopsy, which was performed
by DR.. B. II. Stone of Burlington and
assistants.
Mr. Heath, who was about 65 years OF
age, seemed to be sufficiently strong so
that he could be brought TO the hospital
He was taken in Mr.. Palmer's auto
mobile and was accompanied by John
Mobus, TO the hospital. His heart failed
him a short time after he reached the
institution. He has a daughter living in
Brattleboro and is also survived by his
wife.
Heath had Sl73 under the pillow at his
house, and he told on the way to Mont
pelier that he had handbook. In his
cellar was a quantity of vegetables.
Greenslit formerly lived in Barre and
has been working at government shin
yard He came home to get up weed
etc, for his family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
CAPTURED 40 PRISONERS.
Ralph Lawliss in Service on Four Diff.
ferent Fronts Within Few Months.

In letter received from Ralph Law
liss, Co. M, l02d infantry, he said: u
was taken from the company Sept Il to
base hospital No. 46 with the influenza
Expected to leave the hospital Sept %
for convalescent camp. This was the
second time in the hospital inside of two
months, the first time for she'll shock
One thing was lucky in: went through
the biggest part of the recent drive the
Americans made 1t sure was a wonder
full sight. We sure have got the Huns on
the run this time and hope we keep them
there till they run into Berlin.
"My battalion captured 400 prison
ers, and | was credited with 20 myself
Talk about souvenirs We were all load
ed down with them, from officers spike
helmets to machine guns.
"a year ago | was sailing the high
seas, and believe me have seen good
deal in the past year. There were four
months of hard training when we first
arrived over here, and since then | have
seen service and time in the trenches on
four different fronts and was knocked
out only once. call that pretty lucky.
Hector Wilfore got six months service
in the rear of the lines. John Murray
was @. X. week ago.
"Have been under she'll FIRE almost con.
stantly since the first of last February
Am wearing two service stripes now and
on my way for the third, but that is
quite a way off yet. Would like to see
things over by that time, and | think
they will be close to it.
Have seen one birthday over here, but
hope the next one will be in the good old
II 8 Az
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
DUNcAN--PAIGE.
Montpelier Young Lady Bride of Barre
Man To-day.

The marriage OF Miss Flora Eleanor
Paige, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. G. G.
Paige of Montpelier, and John A. Duncan
of Barre took place at st. Augustine s
church, Montpelier at o'clock this morn
ing, Rev. P j. Long officiating. The
ceremony was performed in the presence
of large number of the relatives and
friends OF the contracting parties, The
bride was attended by Miss Eleanor X.
Paige, her sister, while George Paige, a
brother of the bride, was best man.
Mendelssohn's wedding march WAS
played as the bridal party entered the
church, and low music was played by
Mrs. I. r. Callahan during the service,
and Wagner's bridal chorus was played
as retiring march. The ushers were
G. H. Lawrence of Montpelier and How
ard b. Richardson of Andover, Mass,
cousins of the bride. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in velour suit of blue,
trimmed with fitch fur and wore hat
of blue georgette. She carried American
Beauty roses The bridesmaid wore a
suit Of blue velour trimmed with a seal
collar and wore a sand-colored hat with
blue facings. She carried yellow ehrys-
anthemums.
Following the wedding, the guests
went to the home of the bride on Barre
street, where breakfast was served by
Mrs. Paige, assisted by Miss Eleanor
Doyle, Miss Barbara Grandtield and Mrs.
C. H. Lawrence. some 40 enjoying the re-
past
An informal reception followed the
breakfast, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Dun
can left for a trip, upon the completion
of which they will make their home in
Springfield, Mass. They were recipients
OF many wedding presents, which includ-
ed silver, money, cut glass, linen, a silver
service, grill, electric percolator and other
useful articles and tokens
The bride is a native of Montpelier but
is almost as well known in Barre, having
been several years cashier of the branch
office of the Travellers Insurance Co. in
this city. She attended Mount St.
Mary's academy in Burlington and later
was graduated from the commercial
course in st. Michael's school in Mont
pelier, after which she became cashier in
the above office.
The groom Is Barre boy who is well
known among the younger people OF the
town A native of California and a son
of Mrs. NJ. T. Clark, now of Barre, he
has lived most of his life in this city,
where he was employed several years as
a craftsman He is graduate of Spauld-
ing high school and has been prominent
in amateur theatrical entertainments He
is at present an inspector of ammunition
in the arnfory in Springfield, Mass.
Among the out of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs Ira d. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Reed of Cabot, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Donahue and Miss Bridget McAullifre of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Camp
bell, Robert Murphy, Alex Clark and
Miss Anna Carroll of Barre, Miss Rena
Freeman of Boston, visiting in Barre,
Edward Rioux of Springfield, Mass, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard B. Richardson of
Andover, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
LIKE FRENcH BREAD.
So American Soldiers Occasionally Ex-
change Their White Bread.

With the American Forces in France,
Oct. 2S.-A common sight along the high
ways of France when American troops
are in camp is to see the Americans
trading their white bread supplied by
the army for the darker bread baked by
the French peasants. The Americans say
the white bread is the finest in the
world but that they like the French
bread for change.
The French bread is baked in large cir
cular loaves, and at times American sol
diers may be seen swinging along the
highways on their way from village
to their camp with the bread hooked on
their arms and little box Of French
cheese in their hands
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
BRITISH KEEP FIRM
GRIP ON KALENCIENlNES
Counter Attack at Farmars, South of
City, Was Repulsed and Many
Germans Were Killed.

London, Oct. 28.-British troops Sun
day repulsed determined German eff
fort to drive them from Farmars, south
of Valenciennes, Field Marshal Haig re-
ported to-day. Many Germans were
killed in street fighting in the village
On the borders of the Normal forest,
south of Valenciennes, and north of the
Raisnes forest north Of Valenciennes, the
British have improved their positions
slightly
The statement reads:
"A determined counter attack was
made yesterday on Farmars and was re.
pulsed after street fighting in which
many of the enemy were killed.
I'VE have improved our positions
slightly on the borders of the Normal
forest and north of the Raisnes for
est
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
Battered Down by The Attacks of Gen
Debeney's First Army the Germans
Are Retreating Between the
Disc and the Aisne
LAST WATER BARRIER
REMOVED BY FRENCH

Paris Oct 28-Germanys armies have begun retreat,
this time between the Disc and the Asne General Debenys first
in the teeth of stubborn resistance and repeated
tack has succeeded swinging its right flank that it faces
east has reached Guse and the Gusaex road driving the
enemy before it.
General Dbeney in position push rapidly along the
upper Disc valley toward Hson and Vervns through level
country devoid of streams The first result of his to
force the opposing the tenth and fifth French armies
hausted by riess counteraack to begin backyard move
ment which eventually bound extend the front before Re-
the This will open the fourth double of the
Aisnea andAr can
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
LILLE PEOPLE IN NEED.
Only Energetic Measures Will Prevent
Distress This Winter.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 2s--Food sup.
plies for the civilian population of the
Lille region of France, recently evacu.
ated by the Germans, are at an extreme
ly low stage, and only energetic meas
ures by the commission for relief in
Belgium will prevent much distress dur
ing the coming winter.
Dispatches received to-day at the Of
fice of the commission here said the
present supply Of food in the region
cannot possibly last more than two
weeks. All communication SYSTEMS were
destroyed by the retreating Germans and
motor lorries must be depended upon to
bring up the needed supplies. Much
sickness also is reported in the Lille
region and conditions there were de-
scribed as even worse than in the ad-
jacent Belgian territory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
MAY ESTABLISH JOINT RATES.
With Roads Not Under Federal Control
Says New Order.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 2s-Permis-
sion to railroads under federal control
to establish new joint rates and charges
in combination with non-federal con
trolled roads without application for au-
thority, though Of course subject to re-
view, was granted by the interstate com
merce commission to-day at the request
of the railroad administration Hereto
fore it has been necessary to obtain per.
missionNn advance for each rate so es-
tahlished.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
NO COAL FAMINE,
SAYS GARFIELD
But the Public Must Continue to Co
operate with Fuel Administration
in Conservation Measures.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 2s.-There will
be no coal famine the coming winter
nor even an approach 20 the hardships
of hast winter, Fuel Administrator Gar
field announced to-day, but the public
must continue to cooperate with the
fuel administration in conservation
measures, az far more coal is needed
now than in normal times.
DR.. Garfield said the nations fuel
supplies, assembled in preparation for
an unusually severe winter are adequate
and well distributed; that coal stocks
on hand are greater than ever before
and that more domestic coal now is in
the hands Of consumers and dealers than
at the corresponding period in normal
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
SIGNAL VICTORY
WON BY DEBENEY
Whole German Line Between Chateau
Percien and the Argonnes
Endangered.

With the French Armies in France,
Oct. 2s.--(Reuter General Debeneys
army has won signal victory. The Ger
man forces holding the Serre- 0ise front
are in retreat and the whole German
line between Chateau Poreien and Ar.
gonne is in danger of being turned.
Persistent attacks by Debeney's indie.
defatigable infantry has broken the riv-
er line, which is the last water line COM
manded by the enemy between the pres
cnt front and the Meuse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
THREE FATALITIES.
Among Marine Corps Officers Announced
BY Sims.

Washington, d. G., Oct. 2s.--Three fa-
tilities among marine corps officers in
the aviation service abroad were re-
ported to the navy department to-day 10y
Vice Admiral Sims Second Lieutenants
Harry c. Norman, Davenport, Ia, and
Caleb w. Taylor, Pelahatohie, Misss
were killed, when bombing plane was
shot down by the Germans on the Bel
gian front. Lieutenant Ralph Talbot,
South Weymouth Mass, was killed
when his plane fell in the same sector.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
CITED A SECOND TIME.
Lieut.. Henry s. Wise Decorated By the
French.

Paris, Sunday, Oct. 27.--Lieutenant
Henry S. Wise of Long Branch, ~ j.,
an American Red Cross canteen officer,
has been cited a second time for the
French war cross. The citation says
that during heavy fighting from Oct, 10
to IA he displayed bravery in supply.
ing hot drinks to Czecho-Slovak sol
diers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
AUSTRIANs ABANDON TOWN
On the Serbian Front, According to Their
Own Admission.

Vienna, Sunday, Oct. 27 tvia London,
Oct. 2s.-The Austro-Germans have aban-
doned the town of Kraguievatz, 55 miles
southeast OF Belgrade, to the allied
troops during rear guard fighting, ac-
eording to an official statement from
Austro- Hungarian headquarters. In Al
bania, it is added, there has been nothing
OF special Importance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
BRITISH CASUALTIES LESS.
For the Past Week They Numbered
s2,a4e, with s,743 Dead.

London, Oct 29.--British casualties re-
ported for the week ending to-day num-
bered 32,249, compared to 37,l50 for the
previous week. They are divided as fol-
lows:
Killed or died of wounds Officers,
436; men, 5,307.
Wounded or missing: Officers, l,l4l;
men, 25,365
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
KNOX INSISTED
ON SENATE ACTION
Protested Against Any Peace Terms Die
tated by Wilson Alone-General
Peace Debate Forecasted.

Washington, d. c., Oct 2s.--A protest
against any peace terms dictated by
President Wilson alone and not represen.
tative of American public opinion
through Senate consideration of the peace
treaty was made in the Senate to-day
by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, Re
publican, and former secretary of state,
in an address charging the president
with political partisanship.
Democratic senator's prepared to reply
to Senator Knox, forecasting a general
discussion of peace and war combined
with the partisan political questions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
BRITISH CAPTURED
5000 IN ITALY
In Addition They Have Taken 20 Guns,
Including Six o-Inch
Howitzers

London, Oct. 2s.-British troops in
their offensive on the Austro- italian
front up to last night had captured
more than $500 prisoners, according to
an official statement issued to-day by
the war Office The British also captured
30 guns, including six nine-inch howit-
zers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
LUDENDORFF TAKING
LEAVE OF ARMY
Resigned as First Quartermaster General
Because Military Authorities Were
Placed Under Civilian
Control

London, Oct. 2S.-General Ludendorfr
resigned as first quartermaster general
because the military authorities were
placed under civilian control. The retir.
ing general, an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen adds, has re-
turned to great headquarters to take
leave of the army and Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg, who remains as chief
of the army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
SCORE OF SURVIVORS LANDED.
Steamer Sunk off the Atlantic Coast
Cause Not Known

New York, Oct. 2s.-More than a score
of survivors from sunken steamship
were landed to-day at Barnegat, N j.
Authorities here were investigating to
learn whether the vessel was torpedoed,
struck a mine or was in collision in the
heavy fog off the Atlantic coast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
u. S. Big GUNS
BEGIN ATTACK
Are Bombarding Longuyon,
% Miles Northeast of
Verdun
ARE ALSO COVERING
STRATEGIC RAILWAY
Germans Depend on This
Line to Shift Troops from
One Front to Another

With the American Forces Northwest
of Verdun, Oct. 2S.---3 p. m.-(By the
Associated Press American long range
guns this afternoon began firing on Lon
guyon.
The town of Longuyon is % miles
northeast OF yerdun. The American long
range fire also is being directed against
the vital Vote de Rocade on the railway
line paralleling the front. The Germans
are depending on this road to shift their
troops and supplies from one point to
another.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
THREE DEAD IN QUAKE.
Porto Rico Again Shaken on Thursday
Night.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Saturday, Oct.
26.-Three persons are dead and 20 in
jured as the result of the earthquake
Thursday night, according to reports re-
ceived by Governor Wager to-day, There
was heavy property loss at Ansco, Maya
guez and Aguadilla. The Red Cross is
building temporary shelters in these
towns to care for the homeless.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
DEATH OF F. N. wHITcoMB.
Well Known Barre Man Died at Essex
Junction.

Friend ~ Whitcomb, member of the
firm of Whitcomb Bros, which formerly
conducted mandatory on North Main
street, near Blackwell street, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs Mahlon
Corker, in Essex Junction Sunday after.
noon. He had been in declining health
for some months. The Whitcomb family
formerly resided on Beacon street in
this city but latterly Mr.. and Mrs Whit
comb had passed a year with another
daughter in Greenville, N. G. Besides
his wife Mr.. Whitcomb leaves two
daughters.
The body will be brought to Barre
over the Central Vermont railroad Tues
day afternoon at i25 o'clock and inter-
ment is to be made in the family lot at
Elmwood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
SENT TO PRESIDENT.
War Deficiency Bill as Completed By
Congress.

Washington, D. G., Oct, 2s.-Congress
to-day completed the $6,345,O 100000 war
deficiency bill and sent it to the presi-
dent. The Senate accepted without dis
cussion conference report previously
approved by the House.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28

Washington, d. G., Oct 2s,-Press dis
patches to The Hague transmitted to the
state department to-day say General
Ludendorff resigned his post as first
quartermaster general and real leader
of the German army as the result Of a
complete disagreement with Prince Max
imilian, the chancellor. There was no
possibility of a reconciliation, according
to these advices, and the emperor was
compelled to accept Ludendorff's resig.
nation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
is NEW SHIPS.
Were Added to American Merchant Fleet
Last Week.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 2S.-Eightecn
new ships, OF 9s900 total deadweight
tons, were added to the American fleet
during the week ending Oct. rs. The de
liyeries announced to-day by the ship.
ping board included the Victorious, an
ll,so0-ton vessel built at Alameda, Cal,
and the Cape May, of i0,l0O tons, built
ct Sparrows Point Ad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
TURKISH LINE CUT
BY BRITISH GAIN
Advancing in Mesopotamia, the British
Cut Road from Sherghet
to Mogul.

London, Oct. 2s, 1:l5 p. m.-The Brit
ish advancing in Mesopotamia have cut
the road from Sherghet to Mosul, one of
the principal Turkish lines of communi-
cation. This probably win force the
Turks to fall back on Mosul
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
BRITISH MAKING
GOOD HEADWAY
Tenth Army on Italian Front Resumed
Its Attacks This Morning, Lon
don Reports Officially.

London, Oct. 2s.-The British tenth
army to-day resumed its attack against
the Austro-H Hungarian petitions on the
Italian front, the war Office announced
this afternoon. The attack is proceed
ing satisfactorily.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
RETURNING TO BELGIUM.
Members of Begian Cabinet, Whose Pres
ence Is Necessary.

Paris, Oct 2s.-Members of the Bel.
gian cabinet, whose presence is neccs.
sary in the reconquered territory of Bel
gium, will leave Havre this week, ae.
cording to dispatch to the Petit Jour.
nal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-28
NEWPORT MAN WOUNDED.
L. Bousquet Was with Canadian Force,
in France.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 2s.-The following
names of New England men appear in
last nights CanadianN OVERSEAS casual
ty list;
Missing: r. w. Stubblefeld, Mokane,
Me.
Wounded; L. Bousquel Newport,
VT; b. L. Hoben, Arlington, Mass; j.
Hasketh, Beverly, Mass,