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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
MAY REPORT MONDAY.
The Subscriptions to Barre's War Chest
Fund.

The steady stream of war chest con.
tributions is one OF the encouraging
signs of the campaign for Barre's fund
and to-day members of the committee
said they were expecting final returns
to bring the total up to $4,000. Many
of the canvassers were making final re-
ports to-day, while clerical force at
the Church street headquarters worked
steadily to complete the compilation of
pledges made during and since Tuesdays
house toulouse canvass. 1t is expected
that detailed statement of the war
chest contributions will be ready Mon
day or Tuesday.
From the Philathea class of the Con-
church the sum Of 1852 was
received to-day. 1t represents the rev.
enue from Sunshine" bags distributed
to the members of the class late last
February. On each day of sunshine from
March | to June | each member placed
a penny in Sunshine" bag. There
were SIS days when Old Sol called for
donations, and at recent meeting of
the class it was voted to donate the
proceeds to the war chest. The gift is
deeply appreciated by the committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
U-BOAT KEEPS
FAR SHORE
Gave - yhase of the Armed
Samer Author, 70
Miles Out
FEARED TO MEET
COAST PATROL
Navy Department Changes
Its Viewpoint Regarding
Submarine Visit

Washington, d. c., June l5.--Belief
in official circles that the German sub
marines operating off the Atlantic coast
had returned to their bases was cast
aside to-day with the receipt of reports
of the renewed activity.
The navy department had adviees
saying that the British steamer Kee.
mum was attacked Thursday night off
the Virginia coast, but succeeded in
eluding the submarine and yesterday
passed through the Virginia capes to
safety.
The captain of the British armed
steamer Author. arriving at an Atlantic
port, brought the news of all-day fight
Thursday between his vessel and a sub
marine, which did not end until the Au-
thor had reached point seventy miles
off the Virginia coast, when the Uboat
turned back, fearing to brave the coast
patrol.
Officials were also interested in the
report of story from an Atlantic port
that the captain of the Norwegian
steamer Vinland, declared at least one
of the submarines is camoufaged to rep
resent a freighter. The Vinland captain
was prisoner aboard the submarine for
several hours following the sinking of
his vessel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
DEATH OF ESTHER MovALLI.
Popular Barre Young Woman Was Serv-
ing as Nurse.

Miss Esther f. Movalli, highly es-
teemed young woman of the Italian coll
ony, passed away at her home, 20 Bas-
sett street, this morning at 5 o'clock.
She had been i'll for a year, the end be-
ing due TO tuberculosis Miss Movalli
was engaged as a nurse in the Heaton
hospital in Montpelier, where she is be-
lieved to have contracted the malady
while caring for a tubercular patient.
Afterward she went to the sanatorium
in Pittsford for treatment, returning
home several weeks ago. She is sur
vived by her mother, Mrs. Antoinetta
Movali, her brother, America Movalli,
and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Guidotti and
Miss Laura Movalli.
The deceased was born in Barre TWEEN
ty-one years ago. After attending the
city schools, she followed the vocation
of nurse and was entering upon a ca
reer of much promise when illness over
took her. BY her associates and the au-
thorities at the Heaton hospital she was
warmly regarded and throughout her ILL.,
ness they were solicitous of her welfare.
Miss Movalli was a member of the Ital-
ian Gaiety club.
The funeral viii be held from the
house Sunday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock.
and services will be held in ST. Monica
'hurch, with the parish priest, Rev. Fr
P. NJ. McKenns, officiating. Interment
5 to be made in the Catholic cemetery
,n Becklev street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
Vermont State Epworth League Institute

On Monday, June IL, the Vermont
state Epworth league institute opens at
Montpelier seminary, continuing through
the week and closing with special serv-
ices at Trinity church on Sunday, June
%, when Bishop +. II. Hughes of Boston
will deliver the institute sermon in tie
forenoon and have charge of the com
munion service in the evening. The
forenoon periods of each day will be Civ
en- up 10 class work with lectures by va
rious specialists in Epworth league
work, among whom are included DR.. c. +.
Spaulding president Of the Epworth
leagues Of New England; Rev. W. ".
Gilbert, pastor Of the First n. +. church
Of Boston; and Miss Alice NJ Robertson,
of the New England training
school for Christian service. Boston.
and recreationsl activities in
charge Of Professor Davis OF the sem
mary will occupy the afternoons. and
various special features are planned for
the evening programs.
II Will be a week well worth while in
svery wsy and = large attendance i
anticipated from the Epworth league So
.ieiies Of the state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15

The commanding officer of the unit
was in the leading plane as observer, and
it sped over the objective first, the com
mander releasing his bombs. AT the same
time he signaled to the other machines,
which followed in nearly straight line.
Bursting bombs laid perfect circle of
smoke about the railway junction. The
smoke obscured the buildings as the
bombers turned southwark toward the
American lines.
German attacking planes met the
Americans two miles from Dommary and
attempted to pick off those planes which
were trailing, but the lively fire of the
other machines forced the enemy to give
up the attempt just as the line was
reached. Arriving at the starting point,
the aviators were showered with con-
gratulations ON the results of the first
raid by their enyious comrades.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
81 NAMES ON
CASUALTY LIST
Eight Killed in Action, Including Capt.
Jewett Williams of Athens, Ca
Ten Died of Wounds

Washington, d. c., June 15.---The army
casualty list to-day contained 81 names
| divided as follows:
Killed in action, s.; died of wounds, 10
| died of accident, |; died of disease, 6
wounded severely, 81; wounded, degree
undetermined, T.
Officers named were:
Killed in action: Captain Jewett vii.
iiams, Athens, Ga.
Died of wounds: Captain Amele Frey
Langendorf, Switzerland.
Severely wounded: Lieutenant Russell
A. Warner, Washington, D. G.
Wounded, degree undetermined: Lieu
tenant Elmer e. Silver, jr., Woburn,
Mass.
Killed in Action.
Capt. Jewett Williams, Athens, Ga.
Sgt. Hasso A. Briese, Rice, Minn.
Corp. William Fleming, Cuba, Kan.
Pvt. Jens c. Anderson, Clear Lake, Ia.
Pvt. Thomas j. Connolly, New York
Pvt. j. G. Cox, Clovis, Cal.
Pvt. Walter f. Higgins, Stockton, Cal
Pvt. Stanley Zebrowski, Detroit, Mich.
Died of Wounds.
Capt Amele Frey, Langendorf, Swift
zerland.
Corp. Frank Tucker, Pittsburg, Pa.
Pvt. John Bellak, South Fork, Pa.
Pvt. Clyde Gustine, Excelsior Springs,
Mo.
Pvt. Thomas G. Lawton, South Med
ford, Mass.
Pvt. Frank Moran. Detroit.
Pvt. Alois A. Parten, ST. Louis.
Pvt. Giovan Rigani, Bernice, Okla.
Pvt. j. II. Whalen, Superior, Wyo.
Pvt. c. L. Wilks, Elmira, Mich.
Died of Diseas.
Sgt. George F. Dickerson, Philadelphia. |
Pvt. James f. Daley, 0ldforge, Pa.
Pvt. OIval Gerew, New Grega, n. ].
Pvt. Anton J. Ptacnik, Newark, n. J.
Pvt. Joseph Startz, Liberty, Kan.
Pvt. Henry Turnsge, Wynne, Ark.
Died of Accident
Pvt John Hospoduras, Zurutoiro, Rus
ia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
PEONIES PROMINENT.
In the Flower Show Being Conducted in
Old Town Hall.

Peonies are most conspicuous in the
floral exhibit which the civic department
of the Barre Woman's club is conducting
in the vacant store in the old town
house, but other varieties are in evidence
and visitors who inspected the exhibit
yesterday and to-day are of the opin-
ion that the department has been very
successful in its efforts. Flowers from
a considerable radius have been brought
in and attractively arranged by the
committee. Awards are being made to-
day on the basis of selections made bv
a board of judges, consisting of Mrs.
y. j. Morrison, Mrs. Frank A. Walker
and Miss Blanche J. Tilden. There Is
an especially fine exhibition of miscel-
lsneous flowers from the Morrison farm.
and much of the green used as a back
ground for the floral exhibits comes from
the Gale farm. The exhibition opened
Friday afternoon and win continue
through the afternoon and evening. II
Is hoped that passersby will make il
a point to visit the flower show.
This evening two tuberous rooted he.
yonia plants are to be sold, among other
flowers and plants. and the procee5.
viii be given to the Red Cross.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
CANNOT
BLOCKADE AMERICA
In the Opinion of Sir Rosslyn Wemyss,
First Sea Lord of the British Admi-
ralty, Who Also Thinks But One
Submarine Is Operating

London, June l5.--German submarine
activities off the Atlantic coast of the
United States should not be taken very
seriously, as the Germans probably will
not attempt a blockade of the American
shores. This is the opinion of Sir Rosslyn
Wemyss, first sea lord of the British ad-
miralty. The admiralty believes that
there is only one submarine operating off
the American coast, and that the purpose
of its trip across the Atlantic was to
frighten the Americans.
German ruthlessness at sea, the first
sea lord declared, must be met by cen
tralized warfare in the North sea and
the Mediterranean.
Admiral Wemyss paid tribute to the
cooperation of the American naval forces
in European waters. He said the Ameri
can ships not only were stationed in the
North sea, but were also operating in the
and off Gibraltar.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
spAULDING COMMENCEMENT.
Next Week Will Be Busy Time for 90
Seniors.

A commencement program conforming
| closely TO that of former years will
usher in the activities attending the
| graduation of ninety-three students
from Spaulding high school next week.
| One of the largest senior classes in the
history of the school is on edge with an
ticipation as the closing week of its
school life approaches. The annual prize
speaking contest will be held in the opera
house Tuesday evening. Glass day ex-
ercises are to be held Thursday after
noon and in the evening the Spaulding
alumni banquet and post-prandial exer-
cises are to take place at Hotel Barre.
Commencement week closes Friday even
ing with the graduation exercises in the
opera house.
Programs for the three principal
events of the week were announced yes
terday and to-day. Prize speaking con.
testants and their selections were pub
lished in Fridays Times. The class day
program has been arranged as follows:
Address of welcome, Laurence c. Camp
bell; class history, Mildred Frances Nc
Cue; class will, Deane Chandler Davis;
music, Merry June" fyincentI. senior
girls; essay. Patriotism as Shown in
War Poetry" Miss Mary Louise Shorey,
third honor; class prophecy, Miss yivien
Katherine Marion; class ode, Freda
Helen Ladd; presentation to the school,
Albert Thompson Lyon; address to grad
uating class, Marion Elizabeth Tilden;
music, "Carmena" (Hiltonl, senior girls.
Commencement program Senior
march; prayer; music, ITO Our Flag"
James, senior chorus; essay, The |
Women Over There" Alice Coraline |
Downing, second honor; vocal solo, Ia |
It's Up to Man (Squirel, (bl "The |
Tall" (Sprossl, Hildreth +, Martin, first
lonor; commencement address, Frederick
rupper, professor of English at the Uni
rersity of Vermont; music, -Rouse Ye,
America" fNewtonl senior chorus; pres
ntation of diplomas; school hymn,
Lead, Kindly Light"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
DISTANT RELATIVES
TO BE INCLUDED
In Government Allowances to Be Paid
Dependents of Soldiers and Sailors
If Law Is Amended.

Washington, d. c., June l5.--Govern-
ment allowances can be paid dependent
aunts or other distant relatives of SOL
dier or sailor only if the insurance law
is amended, treasury officials explained
to-day in answer to many inquiries. At
present allowances may be paid only to
dependent wife, child, divorced wife, par
ent, grsndparent, brothers, sisters or
grandchildren. In many cases, men now
in the service have been reared by dis
tant relatives or persons not related by
blood, who later became dependents An
amendment is being prepared to permit
the dependents to benefit under the in
surance plan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
ISCOTCH TOOK
PART In ATTACK
With Other British Troops,
They Carried Out Sue
cessful Operation
NORTH OF BETHUNE
ON FLANDERS FRONT
Over 60 Prisoners Were TAX
en-, British War Of
flee Announced

London, June ia successful loca
operation was carried out last night by
English and Scottish battalions north OF
Bethune, on the Flanders front, and over
sixty prisoners were taken, according to
the statement issued by the war office
to-day.
The statement says;
"A successful local operation was
carried out last night by English and
Scottish battalions north of Bethune.
More than go prisoners were taken.
A few prisoners and three machine
guns were captured by us during the
night as the result of the successful
raids in the Villers- -Bretonneaux see.
tor.
"A raid attempted by the enemy
upon one of our posts in Ayeluy
wood was repllsed. Local fighting
took place during the night about
certain of our posts east of Nieppe
forest"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
POMONA GRANGE.
Meets with Williamstown Grange on
Wednesday, June lo, at 10 A. NJ

Central Vermont Pomona grange will
meet with Williamstown grange on
Wednesday. June 10, with the following
program; 10 a. m, opening in form and
working of fifth degree; l., dinner and
social hour; l:30, public session, mu-
sic, Williamstown grange; response,
master Central Vermont Pomona; in
strumental music, Marjorie Weller: pa
per, What luxuries might be cut off TO
release workers for other occupations 2"
Mrs Stewart; music. he Hutehinsous.
from Randolph grange reading. member
from Cobbie Hill grange: music. Mrs
paper, The Pressnt-Day Food
Question Mrs. A. l. Smith; vocal solo.
Arthur Brown; reading. 1vis Flint: mu-
sic the Hutchinson; reading. Mrs. y. p.
Avery; music Other numbers viii b.
gwen II time vii permit Mrs Arthur
lecturer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
COMMUNITY PATRIOTIC GATHERING
Sunday Schools of Barre Will Unite To-
morrow in Expression of Loyalty.

The plans have been completed for the
community Sunday school patriotic dem
onstration, which will be held about the
city park on Sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock All of the churches in the city
will be represented, the Catholic, the Con-
lgregational Presbyterian, Universalist,
Episcopal, Methodist and Baptist, and
the missions at North Barre.
The children will form in line under
the direction of their marshals shortly
before the hour set, and the parade will
start at $50 promptly After marching
completely about the park, the children
will take their places in space which
will be reserved for them near the band
stand. Music will be furnished by band
instruments to lead in the singing, and
the program will be carried out as fol-
lows:
America"
Onward, Christian Soldiers" stanzas |,
2, and 4.
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"
Greeting by Mayor Glysson.
Cho-us, Keep the Home Fires Burning
Fling Out the Banner" stanzas l, 2, 4, ).
"Star Spangled Banner"
Older singers from the various churches
will aid in the singing, and they are re-
1uested TO meet for rehearsal at the Con-
gregational church at 4 As o'clock.
The idea of giving the children of the
,hurch a chance to show their patriotism
and loyalty has been carried out in other
and the local demonstration
lss been undertaken in response to
wish that Barre children might have such
IN opportunity. Ample police protection
or the children has been promised.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
EXPLAINS cURTAILMENT.
Supt. Stebbins of Montpelier g. Wells
River r. X. Tells Why Trains
are Eliminated.

Supt. 4. A. Stebbns of the Montpelier
& Wells River railroad, when inter-
viewed to-day on the forthcoming elm.
| ination of passenger train service on
the Barre branch of his railroad, said:
with the adoption of the summer
schedule of time. June "a, the Montpelier
and Wells River railroad will discontin~
ne the operation OF suburban trains be.
tween Montpelier and Barre.
"The urgent demand Of the director gen
eral of the railways for reduction of pas.
senger train service where reasonably
possible seems 10 make such action nee.
essary, and in conformity to his re-
quest, trains that are not absolutely nee
essary are being discontinued through.
out the country.
"The necessity is real because of the
manifest need OF the conservation of coal
in anticipation of the shortage which is
sure to be felt during the coming win
ter, and the utilization of railroad man
power in the movement of freight and
the relief of the very serious congestion
which has existed since the beginning
of the war
"The receipts Of the suburban service,
with the present schedule of wages and
small percentage of its operating cost.
"The Montpelier and Wells River rail- |
road for the year ending Dec. 81, 1917, |
failed to earn its operating expenses by |
the sum of $35,64l6l and for the first
three months of this year the deficit was
50 1886.
"The increase in passenger fares or
dered by the government and effective
June 10, raising the rates of this com
pany to IS cents or 80 cents for round
Trip, has materially reduced the number
IF passengers carried and revenue re-
,eived from suburban trains.
"The frequent Central Vermont trains
md the half f.hourly service of the cleo
ric cars from a. m. until 10 p. m, fur
iish reasonable accommodation between
he two cities.
"The interest of the community can be
,est served by maintaining the freight
ervice as fully as possible and making
he curtailment in the passenger service
which is not absolutely necessary"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
ARTILLERY ACTIVE
ALL ALONG LINE
But No Infantry Actions Have Occurred
in France, the French War Office
Announced To-day.

Paris, June l5.-The artillery on both
sides was active last night on the front
between Montdidier and the River Disc
the war office announced to-day.
The gunfire WAS also rather marked in
the region south of the Aisne and west
of Rheims, in the Champlat- Bligny sec
tor. No infantry actions occurred.
The statement says:
During the night there was great
activity between the opposing artil-
leries between Montdidier and the
Disc, south of the Aisne and also
west of Rheims in the region of
Champlat and Bligny.
French patrols operating in the
Champagne sector captured prison
ers.
"The night was calm on the other
portions of the front"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
DOMMARY-B Y-BARONC0URT RAILWAY
STATION WAS THE CHIEF TARGET
Bursting Bombs Laid Perfect Circle
of Smoke About the Junction
German Airplanes Were Driven
Off On the Return Trip

With the American Army France Friday June Ia by
cated The first raid by American bombing squadron
behind the German lines accomplished with successful and sat-
sactoy results the Americans performing like veterans Some
of the observers had been similar flying missions with French
British pilots and they knew exactly how accurately the
fall of the bombs.
As they made their start for Germany the bombing planes
ceved quite ovation number of French and British avators
officers large party American es heeed them from
flying they racing the grass tilted upward
and then turned north toward the enemys lines
German antiaircraft gave them reception
they the front but this seng extremely tame
they approached Dommar
Baroncou Two of the American planes leading the squadron be-
target the guns They twisted and dved
under heavy shrapne fire until they arrived over their objective
railway the surrounding buildings three miles below
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
WAR SUMMARY
ON ALL FRONTS

Allied strategy and tenaeity IN
combat again have checked blows
by massed bodies OF German troops
and the German crown prince has
given up his second offensive with.
in month without either of them
having affected seriously the gen.
eral situation ON the western front.
Except for artillery duels, lull
has come, but a new enemy as
sault is expected soon.
In the offensive which began last
Sunday the Germans used large
masses of troops on short front.
For three days they gained ground
and were rapidly forcing their way
southwark along the Aisne. French
resistance stiffened, and then the
French took the offensive. German
efforts TO strike south of the Aisne
and reach the Disc south of Com
piegne also failed after a slight
gain.
On Friday there was no infantry
fighting of moment anywhere along
the front from Npres TO Rheims,
which is now the vital section of
the western line. The Germans
made no further attempts and are
probably reforming the divisions
shattered by the French resistance
of the past week.
South of the Somme and be-
tween the Aisne and the Marne the
artillery fire has been above nor
NAL. but there are no indications
that the Germans are prepared to
renew their offensive on either sec.
tor. Military observers, believing
that the Noyon-M Montdidier effort
was feint to occupy the allies,
expect that the heaviest blow vet
viii come on the Picardy front,
with the enemy again attempting
to separate the French and the
British and reach the coast.
Berlin reports the number of
guns captured since May 27 by the
crown prince as 1850.
In the latest offensive the Ger
mans gained $50 square miles of
territory and captured $4,000 pris-
oners and $50 guns, the poorest
showing in any of the advances.
While the American infantry has
been inactive on all sectors, Ameri-
can ayiators on the Toul front
have been bombing towns behind
the German lines. The first Ameri-
can bombing raid was against
Dommary. .Baroncourt, northeast Of
Verdun. on Wednesday. This was
followed Friday by another incur
sion, on which 70 bombs were
dropped on CONTAINS, railway
junction midway between Metz
and Verdun. The Americans re
turned safely, despite efforts of en-
envy airplanes and anti-aircraft
guns.
Italian troops have checked sue
strong enemy attempts to
force passage through the impor-
amt Tonale pass, northwest of
Trent. Two attacks by Austrian
infantry were broken up by the
italian defense and 1870 prisoners
Tonale pass is just north
# La Busazza, where the Italians
ecently gained commanding
leight, and the Vermiglio valley
,asses through it. The remainder
# the Italian front is quiet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
STOCK MARKET RISES.
Was Stimulated by Further Favorable
War News.

New York, June l5.-Stimulated by
further favorable war news, stocks reg
istered many gains at the opening Of
to-day's market. The advance was again
fostered by L. $. Steel, which rose al
most a point on its first sale of 1000
shares. Reading, which displayed marked
strength in the final dealings Of the pre-.
vious session, also had a wide omen.
ing. Most of the industriaIs. motors and
allied specialties were materially higher.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
HELD FLAG DAY PARADE.
st. Johnsbury Lodge of Elks Also Held
Public Meeting.

ST. Johnsbury, June I5.-The st.
JohnsbuTy lodge of Elks fittingly OBJ
served flag day with an initiation at
their lodge rooms in the afternoon. q
supper at the hotel, big parade through
the streets with two bands and 300
school children carrying fags. and =
public meeting in the evening. The
speakers at Che evening session we're
Lieut.. Coy. Roger ". Hulburd. Mavor
C. :. Emery Of Newport and Joseph r..
Stesrus Of Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-15
STEAM KEEMIiN
REACHES PORT
She Carried No Passengers and So Far as
Could Be Seen as She Came to
Anchor She Was Not
Damaged

An Atlantic Port, June 15.-The Brit
ish steamship Keemun, attacked last
Thursday night off the Virginia coast
by German submarine, arrived at this
port to-day, apparently unchanged by
her encounter with the U-boat.
The Keenlun docked at pier con-
siderable distance down the harbor. She
carried no passengers, Officials of the
British consulate said they had as yet
no report from the vessel.