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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
PVT. NORMAN GORDON
GOES TO ANNAPOLIS
Barre Boy Appointed BY Senator Dill
lingham TO the u. S. Naval Acad-
emy-He Is Now in the
u. S. Army.

Private Norman S. Gordon, son of Mr.
and Mrs. John w, Gordon of Barre, has
been appointed 10 the United States
military academy st Annapolis, the ap.
pointment having been made through
Senator w. r Dillingham;; and IL is ex-
pected that he will soon enter upon his
work in that institution. He took the
examinations at Montpelier last month,
after which he returned to his regiment,
the 51th Pioneer infantry formerly the
LIST Vermont infantry, now stationed at
Camp Wadsworth. Spartanburg, S. c.,
and he is now at that camp.
Private Gordon was graduated from
Spaulding high school last June after
four years course during which he was
one OF the leaders in the school life. He
was prominent in athletics, being mem.
Der of the baseball and football teams.
When the United States entered the war
he was one of the first from Barre TO
enlist in the new Headquarters company,
being then still in school. He Joined the
regiment AZ Fort Ethan Allen and was
given credits for his school work so that
he was able to receive his diploma with
his classmates last June. Subsequently
the regiment was transferred TO West
field, Mass, then to Charlotte, n. c.,
and again TO Spsrtsnburg.
Private Gordon was 10 years of age
on Jan. 4, last. He has two older broth.
ers in service, John A. Gordon being now
engaged as ambulance driver on the Ital.
ian front and Paul Gordon being in the
army, having enlisted in New York
regiment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
BIGGEST ATTACK YET KNOWN.
Bonar Law Says That Some German
Success Was to Be Expected.

London, March 22.-The German at
tack against the British lines yester-
day was on larger scale than any
made thus far during the war on any
part of the western front, Andrew Bonar
Law, spokesman of the government, told
the House of Commons yesterday.
sour outpost troops" he added, shave
been withdrawn on one part of the line
which was very lightly held. This was
nothing more than was expected, and
was in accordance with instructions
There was nothing in the nature of a
surprise about the attack
Mr.. Bonar Law reminded the House
that he had given warning week ago
that if such an attack occurred, the at
tacking party would gain a certain
amount of ground, and the governments
information so far did not lead to the
belief that anything beyond that had
happened. 49,. =, ,,,.,.,,..
beforehand of what has happened in
similar attacks on either side" contin-
ued Mr.. Bonar Law. 'the House and
country will not be unnecessarily
alarmed by information of that kind.
Our staff and the Versailles council nat
urally have been considering what might
happen in the event of an attack. And
I may tell the House that this attack
has been launched on the very part of
our lower line we were informed would
be attacked, if an attack were undertak
en- at all
Il may say that only three days ago
we received information at the cabinet
from headquarters in France that they
had definitely arrived at the conclusion
that an attack would be launched inn
mediately and as they We're prepared to
meet II the country need have no cause
for anxiety"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
SERVICES NEARING END.
Large Crowd Attended Evangelistic
Services Last Evening.

The largest week night gathering
since the evangelistic services began as
sembled last evening in the Congrega
tional church TO hear Evangelist Rueber
S. Smith.
Taking his text from Matthew. eth
chapter and 22d verse, he preached one
of the most convincing and powerful ser
mons he has yet delivered The text
was Pilates question to the multitude
when he had Jesus on his hands, "What
shall / do then with Jesus which is
called Christi Mr.. Smith said that the
question of the text is the question of
the hour. II is the most important ques-
tion men and women have to settle Ev-
cry man has to face the question and
none can escape, and it has to be an
swered by all one way or the other.
Every individual does one Of two things
with Jessus-he either accepts Him or
rejects Him.
The question is very important be-
cause it relates to two worlds There
are many important questions in life to
be settled, but these are not 50 impor-
tant, for they relate only to this life,
while this question relates to this life
and also to the life to come
On the answer Of This question hangs
our destiny. We have the power to
CHOOSE. and we ourselves settle our des-
tiny. God cannot do st for us. The evan.
gelist said: We do not preach cruel
God God does not send men to hell. II
they 90, they go of their own free viii
and choice. Some say they do not be.
believe there is hell. The fact that
a man says he does not believe there is
a hell does not change the Bible teach
ing concerning it. If there is heaven,
there is he'll, and the same argument
which proves there is no hell proves also
there is no heaven.
The question is a personal one and no
man can relegate it to another. Each
must answer to God for himself. The
question demands an answer from every
one The slightest influence may change
the destiny of soul No man can
take neutral stand, for there is no
neutral ground We cannot serve God |
and mammon.
Accepting Christ means the forgive |
ness of sin. 1t also means a change for |
he better. Acceptance of Christ means |
security and peace and JOY and victory.
Rejection of Christ means sorrow and
'emorse and defeat. Acceptance of
fhrist means heaven, while rejection of
yhrist means hell.
The evangelist closed his sermon by
'sking the question, when sickness
omes, when death comes, when the
Judgment day comes. what will you do
without Jesus Christ :" Immediately fol.
owing the sermon, Mr.. Hatch sang very
ffectivelv, accompanying himself on his
arp, "What VIII You DO with Jesus?"
During the evening, Mr.. Smith, Mr..
latch and Miss Faustina Maker sang
ogether
Subject for to-.night, "The Two
'lasses." Sunday night theme, "The
losed Door"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS.
OF Winooski Valley Association Met in
Barre To-day.

The regular meeting of the Winooski
Valley School superintendent assoeia
tion was held at the Spaulding high
school building in Barre to-day, opening
this forenoon at 10 o'clock and continu-
ing through this afternoon. The fore
noon session was taken mp with dis
cussion of matters relating to school
superintendents' work, and this after
noon there were papers by Supts. J. W.
Buttertield OF Cabot and w. F. Glover
of Willamstown, the former on THE
Work of the Junior High School in Small
Communities" and the latter on The
Work of Vermont and Massachusetts,
Schools Compared.
Those present were as follows: j. A.
Hunter of Northfeld, S. c. Hutchinson of
Montpelier, H. s. Read of Richmond,
G. w Patterson of Randolph, j. w.
Buttertield of Cabot, G. j. Seager of
Barre Town, w. +. Glover of Williams
town and c. II. White of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
MRS. ABBIE PIERCE.
Died To-day Just "a Hours After Sus-
tanning Shock.

This morning at s:45 Mrs Abbie
Pierce, mother of Arthur L. Pierce of
Camp street, passed away suddenly. She
was at the home of Mrs. Eva Taft of
Mount street, making short visit. Mrs.
Pierce went there on Saturday and was
apparently in her usual health up to
Thursday morning, when as she was as
sisting about the morning housework,
she was stricken. just ~ hours later,
almost to the minute, her death occurred,
consciousness never returning.
Mrs. Pierce was born in Cabot MAY 20,
1852, and therefore was 81 years of age.
Coming to South Barre when young
woman, she made her home with her
sister and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
lev Ball, and there made the aequaint-
ance of her future husband, II. Parish
Pierce. Their marriage occurred in the
so-called Michael French house on Wash
ington street. an old landmark Mr.
Pierce died April !, 1854. and since his
death Mrs. Pierce, who has engaged in
nursing quite extensively, had made her
home with different members of her
family when not engaged in assisting
those in need of her care.
Besides the son before mentioned. Mrs
Pierce is survived by sister, Mrs. Fran
ces p. II. Bliss Of Worcester, Mass; a
brother. Lucius r. Hitchcock Of Lud-
low. Mass. a grandson. Raymond r.
Pierce Of Barre. and several nepheWs and
nieces.
The funeral will be held SUNDAY al
, D. M. at the home Of her nephew.
George r. Ball q los Hill street. where
he had made her home for the past
year while caring for her sister. Mrs.
sarah Bali who recently died Rev y.
G. LiPsky win oficiate al the funeral
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
OSTEND BOMBARDED.
British Monitors Had Success, London
Report Says.

London, March 22.--Ostend was BON
barded by British monitors yesterday
and Helgoland was attacked by sea.
planes, according to the official an.
nouneement last night.
The admiralty statement says;
"0stend was bombarded this afternoon
by British monitors with successful re-
suits. Prior to the bombardment -four
enemy aircraft We're destroyed by our
naval air squadron. Enemy aircraft at
tackled the British machines while spot
ting for the bombardment, with the re-
suit that another enemy machine was
destroyed.
3 British seaplsnes engaged in recon
naissance in Helgoland blight, attacked
enemy mine sweepers with machine gun
fire. There were no casualties on the
British side"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
EAST CALAIS PASTOR DEAD.
Rev. Malcolm Mackay's Death Was Due
to Addison's Disease.

East Calais. March 22.-Rev. Malcolm
Mackay, pastor of the Community church
OF East Calais. passed away at his home
here yesterday afternoon at 4;30 o'clock.
He had been confined TO the bed in his
home for the past four weeks, being
IN a very serious condition all the time
He underwent an operation n the Mary
Fletcher hospital in Burlington eight
weeks ago and since returning home he
grew steadily worse Death was prob
ably due to Addison's disease
Rev. Mr.. MscKsy leaves his wife, his
aged parents who live in Nova Scotia;
q sister. Miss Nate Mackay, who Is in
feeble health al a ssnatorium in Msssa-
chusetts: and brother, Neil Mackay,
Of Everett Mass.
The funeral will be held az the church
IN East Calais Monday afternoon a. l.S0
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
About 130 Officials Listened
TO Commissioner
Plumley
HAVE RIGHT TO
CHANGE GRAND LIST
Policy About Be 4or Deed
Was Out 4 d To-

4
The annual % .rence of Washington
county list % AZ Montpelier to-day
called out - my officials that IL was
necessary TO hold the conference in the
auditorium of the Montpelier city hall
rather than in one of the smaller rooms
There were about 1870 persons present,
the number from Washington county
being increased by officials from counties
Immediately surrounding. Tax Commits.
sioner Charles. A. Plumley presided and
made an address.
The listers were urged to bear in mind
that with the approval of the selectmen
they had right to correct the grand list
any time before July | and add any real
or personal estate that might have been
omitted from the grand list by mistake.
II have been asked several times" said
Mr.. Plumley, whether a man is entitled
to claim an offset because of the debt
evidence by bond for deed and have
said that he could if the debt bore inter
est at d per cent. Such debt is a credit
and if it is written at rate of interest
not to exceed 5 per cent it is exempt
under the money loan law. If it bears
interest at rate in excess of per cent
il is taxable"
There was important discussion as to
bonds and notes held in trust, bank
stock, the question of who have TO make
inventories, bank deposits, the taxation
of corporations, etc.
Relative to the quadrennial appraisal
the tax commissioner said: This is the
year for the quadrennial, and | propose
between now and June | to distribute
bulletin covering the matter of making
the quadrennial appraisal, but while we
are here let me say to you that in max
ing the quadrennial appraisal this year
it is your duty, under the law. to APP
praise and set in the list apart from the
taxable real estate. land sequestered for
public, pious or charitable uses. Such
list should contain the name of the own
er, description, and the amount of
rental of each parcel or part, and the
to which the rent is applied,
and the proportion of rent each owner of
q parcel or part of such land shall pay.
and in case of school lands it must show
the rent paid in an itemized statement.
call your attention to this because
this law was inadvertently appealed at
the time of the making of the last quad
rennial appraisal, and hundreds of dol
lars. il not thousands. of revenue will
be lost to the towns if you do not do
your duty in this regard, This is no
,asy task and in many cases will in
,olve searching of town records and
will take considerable time, but 1t
,hould not be neglected or overlooked, or
eft until the last
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
MORE CLOTHING WANTED.
Less Than One-Fifth of Barre's Quota Is
in Hand.

Scarcely more than 1000 of the $500
pounds of clothing which Barrie is ex-
pected to furnish for the Belgian and
northern France relief had been received
at the clothing depot in the old town
house this morning. The movement of
supplies toward the depot must quicken
perceptibly if Barre's quota is to be OBJ
tanned Many people have hesitated
about sending in articles of clothing and
shoes in the belief that possibly they
were not good enough. If the articles
are of durable material, and not too
badly worn, bring them in, advises the
committee. To judge of their value
imagine yourself in the position of the
destitute French and Begisns who have
practically nothing but rags to keep
them warm, and then decide whether
your clothing would help in such case.
Contributions from Washington have
been received and supplies from other
towns are expected. Remember that if
YOU cannot bring in your articles that
if you will telephone l54-R or lSl-M,
they will be called for.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY.
His Birthday and 4oth Anniversary of
His Wedding.

ST. Johnsbury. March 90. II. Hem
derson, the station agent of the Bos-
ton & Main railroad. had a double ami
versary yesterday, quietly observing his
6lst birthday and the fortieth wedding
anniversary. During the day he received
many congratulations from his friends
and also several floral gifts.
Mr.. Henderson has been connected
with the railroad here for ~ wears and
is the oldest station agent in service
on the Connecticut & Passumpsie di-
vision Of the B. & NJ. He is widely
known throughout the state, particular
" among the Odd Fellows, having been
grand secretary Of the grand lodge for
several years. He Is also prominent in
the Baptist denomination.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
FORGERY ALLEGED.
Recent Inmate of House of Correction
Again Arrested.

81. Albsns, March 22-George Stur-
geon has been lodged in the Franklin
county jail charged with forging a check
for $40 on the account Of VI. Il Loukes,
superintendent Of the house of eorrec-
fion. az the Clement National bank Of
Rutland. soon after Sturgeon completed
serving q sentence for chicken stealing.
soon after Surgeons release he came
To 81 Alhans. where the check was
cashed at the Reagan drug store. On in
quiry il was learned that Loukes lad
never given the man q check. sturgeon.
who has heeu OUT II town. vas arrested
On b. reiurn yesieTdav.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22

Grangers, Goose Greeners and retinue
of other merrymakers disported them
selves ON the dance floor at South Barre
Wednesday evening. all for the benefit
OF the Red Cross. The dance sponsored
by the South Barre grange. which has
been a consistent supporter of the Barre
Red Gross branch since its inception a
year ago. was a moving success. and the
sum Of S6l-25 has been turned over to-
the treasurer Of the local branch. Al
barge captained by Earl {. Cutler set out
from Barre with a large number Of Goose
Green members aboard. and there was
entertainment aplenty to be found upon
their arrival at the grange hall Car.
rolls orchestra played for the dancing.
and at intermissioa the women of the
grange served a bountiful luncheon. Al
picture which A. A. IAmorey bid off at
the Goose Green carnival fOrtnirh, ago
vas turned over to the grange. and b.
fore the auetioueeris hammer descended.
the cil painting hsd melted sls25.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
GOVERNOR SENDS CONDOLENCES.
To the Relatives of the Late Maj. Gen.
L. A. Grant.

Gov. Graham this morning sent the
following telegram to the surviving rela
tives of Gen. L. A. Grant:
Montpelier. Vt, March -, 1918.
Captain Colfax Grant,
Minneapolis. MINI.
Vermont extends 20 you, to Mrs. Grant
and to the other members Of your fam
lily, her fullest sympathy in the death
of General Lewis A. Grant, a son OF the
Green mountain state. distinguished COM
mander of her forces, soldier, statesman,
patriot, always steadfast and loyal to
his country and his country's cause.
Horace Il. Graham, governor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
TREMENDOUS CONFLICT
Is BEING FOUGHT OUT
Tide of Battle Swayed Back and Forth
Germans Evidently Aim to Re-
cover Hindenburg Line in the
Vicinity of Cambria

London 22The great battle the western front
tinued night The office reports that the British
are holding enemy their battle positions There fighting
the whole front between the rivers Disc and Sensee
The official statement During the enemys attacks
erday his infantry offered remarkable targets to
rifles machine guns and artillery of which full advantage
troops All reports testify the exceedingly heavy
suffered by the enemy No serious attack has developed
this morning but heavy fighting still to be expected
1t impossible than idea of the
fighting Thursday which continued with swayng fortunes
cordng to the of the correspondents at the British front
in the morning newspapers.
Adespatch to the Morning Post the Germans evidently aim
at recapung all the Hndnbug line west and southwest of
Cambria.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
DESERTED TO
AMERICAN SIDE
A Number of Germans Sur
rendered to u. S.
Patrol
WHICH WAS WORKING
NORTHWEST OF TOUL
German First and Second
Lines East of Lune-
vile Destroyed

With the American Army in France
Thursday, March 2l.-( (By Associated
Pressl The enemy first and second line
positions on part of the sector east OF
Luneyille have been destroyed complete
ly by American artillery fire. After the
raid into German positions last night,
American gunners shelled the positions
heavily all night and morning
In the sector northwest of Toul num-
ber of Germans deserted last night, sur
rendering to an American patrol. The
prisoners were turned over TO the French.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
GERMANY STAKES ITS ALL.
If This Drive Does Not Go Through, She
Will Have to Admit the End.

British Army Headquarters in France.
March 2l tafternoonl, Thy the Associat-
ed Press The Germans this forenoon
launched a heavy attack against the
British lines over a wide front in and
near the Cambria sector, and the assault
bears all the esrmarks Of being the be-
ginning of the enemys much heraldcd
grand offensive.
Hard fighting is proceeding from a
point north Of Iagnicourt southwark 10
Gsnshewood. just below G0uzeouoourt.
The attack was preceded by = heavy
bomhsrdment from guns of al clhbrcs.
ard the duI between the opposing heavy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
ASSAULT STORY TRIED.
A. Perolini Wants $4,000 From L. Ciar-
delli for Injuries.

The case of Achile Perolini VS.. Luigi
Ciardelli was started in Washington
county court Thursday afternoon. This
is suit TO recover $1,000 damages for
an assault which is alleged to have tax
On place last fall at the home of one
Rosa Brusa. Mr.. Perolini told of the
story OF the fracas in which he claimed
that for some time preceding the fracas,
when he and Ciardelli were at a place
together he lost bottle of liquor, that
it was taken from his coat pocket and
that when they met at the Brusa house
he ehided Ciardelli about taking it,
meaning it in fun and that Ciardelli
assaulted him and beat him rather badly,
iniuring one leg and giving HIN other
bruises. Rosa Brusa was on the stand
during the latter part of the afternoon,
telling similar story of the affair.
DIR. j. II. Woodruff and DR.. William
of Barre testified as TO the
injuries of the man. The former told of
the bruises on one leg and other injuries,
while the latter said he saw the man
but once. Other witnesses for the plain
tiff this morning were Messrs. Paradis
aud Sofia, who testified similarly TO the
others in the case relative to the assault.
At recess the plaintiff rested and the
defendant took the stand, testifying that
he plaintiff charged him with stealing
bottle of liquor from his pocket and that
he plaintiff assaulted him, the defend
mt by taking hold of his coat near the
.op and bottom. Mr. Lomberdozi was
IN the stand at the noon recess time.
lie testified similarly to Mr.. Ciardelli, !
excepting that he did not see the out /
.ome Of the fracas, having left the place.
Defendant Goslant Won Case
The jury returned verdict in the case
II Asa Tyrrell vs.. Moses Goslant for the |
defendant to recover his costs, which |
mount TO little over $50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
WOMAN LIEUTENANT.
Miss Mary F. Watkins of St. Albans Is
Going Abroad.

81. Albans. March 22.-word has been
received here that Miss Mary F. Wat
kins of New York. formerly Of this city,
daughter Of Rev. and Mrs. 5. Halsted
Watkins. expects 10 sail soon for France
with a womau's ambulance corps in
which she j. a lieutenant. Miss Wat
kins took the officers course some time
ago. passed the examination and has
been working during the winter in prep
arstion for sailing Miss Watkins fa-
ther Wa far several years = rector in
Vermont. first a. Arlington and later
for about seven years IN St AlbaHs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22
EAST MAY LOSE
SOME CONTRACTS
Government, Is Planning to
Send Some Business
South and West
TO RELIEVE CRUSH IN
CONGESTED PLANTS
Conditions in Other Sections
Thought to Be More
Favorable

Washington. d. C., March 22.--An ex-
tensive survey of the location of war in
dustries being made by the war indus
tries board and several other govern.
ment departments may result shortly
in the transfer of many government con
tracts from industrialy congested east
to the west and south where the factor
les are working under less pressure
where labor is not quite so scarce and
where railroad transportation conditions
are better Attempts are being made
to formulate definite policy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-22

Field Marshal Haig's report received
last night was as follows
"At about o'clock this morning, aft.
er an intense bombardment of both high
explosives and gas shells on our for
ward positions and back areas, power
full infantry attack was launched by the
enemy on front of over 80 miles ex-
tending from the river Oise in the neigh
borhood of La Fere to the Sensee river
about Croisilles.
"a hostile artillery demonstration has
taken place on wide front north of La
Bassee canal and in the Ypres sector
''The attack which for some time past
was known to be in course of prepara
tion has been pressed with great vigor
In the course of the fighting the enemy
broke through our outpost positions and
succeeding in penetrating in our battle
positions in certain parts of the front.
"The attacks were delivered in large
masses and have been extremely costly
to the hostile troops engaged, whose
losses have been exceptionally heavy.
"Severe fighting continues along the
whole front. Large numbers of hostile
re-enforcing troops have been observed
during the day moving forward behind
the enemy's lines.
Several enemy divisions which had
been especially trained for this great
attack already have been identified, in
cluding units of the guards.
Captured maps depicting the enemy's
intentions showed that on no part of
the long front of the attack has he at
tanned his objective