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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
GERMAN BoASTFUL.
Commander of Submarine Says He Sank
the San Diego.

Portland, Me, Aug. ga boast that
the American cruiser San Diego was tor
pedoed and not mined was made by the
commander of the submarine which cap
tured the steam trawler Triumph and
used her as a raider ON the fishing banks
this week, according to word received
here to-day from Captain Myhre of the
Triumph. The German officer also assert
ed that he sank teh tank steamer O. B.
Jennings and that the captain of the
Jennings was a prisoner on the sub
mersible while Captain Myhre was on
board.
A number of Boston, New York and
Portland papers were taken from the
Triumph and the commander said he had
been much amused in reading reports of
how many times his vessel had been
ramined and sunk by steamers arriving
at American ports.
The commander said he had been out
three months and intended to remain two
months longer, in order to annihilate the
fishing fleet on the banks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
Ex-Gov. pRouTYs FUNERAL
Attended by Large Number Of People
from Many Parts of Vermont.

Newport, Aug 23.-The largest funeral
ever held in Newport took place yester-
day when former Governor George II.
Prouty was laid to rest in Pine Grove
cemetery. Representatives of Premier Bor-
den of Canada, pominent men in the
nations business and political affairs, and
others from all walks OF life were pres
ent More than so automobiles were in
the procession from the church to the
cemetery.
Previous TO the services in the church,
private service was held at the late
residence of the deceased. At the First
Congregational church, the public serv-
ices were held. Rev. John NJ Thomas.
president Of Middlebury college, delivered
the eulogy and Rev. L. A. Edwards also
assisted The funeral was held under the
auspices of the Masons. Business in New
port was supended during the funeral.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
THREE ACCIDENTAL DEATHS
Were Announced To-day BY the Navy
Department

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.--Three ac.
cidental deaths were announced to-day
by the navy department. Cornelius A.
Crilly, seaman, of Tompkinsville, n. Y,
attached to the u S. S. Blackhawk, was
drowned Aug, 10; Charles J.. Roth, ma
chinist mate, Of Angola, N. ", fell over
board and was drowned from the U. S. S.
Cassin, Aug. is; 0rrin f. Hartiic, Pitts
burg, machinist mate, was killed in an
airship accident in Italy Aug, H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23

On the Lys front, the statement says,
the British line was slightly advanced
east of lie Touret, northwest of Neuf
Berquin and east Of 0utersteen.
The text reads:
Fighting is taking place along vir-
tually the whole front between Lihons,
south of the Somme, and the Coieul riv-
er. Our troops are reported making good
progress at number of points.
During the night the enemy twice
attacked our positions in the neighbor-
hood of Baillescourt farm east of Beau.
court. He was repulsed,
Con the Lys front our line has been
advanced slightly east of lie Touret,
northwest of Neuf Berquin and east of
Outtersteen.
"A hostile attack northwest of Bail
leul broke down before our positions"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
ALEADY SUBSCRIBING
To Fourth Liberty Loan Although Cam
paign Is Month Away.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.- Although
the opening of the fourth Liberty loan
still is more than a month distant, sew
eral hundred thousand dollars in sub.
scriptions have already been pledged to
the loan by foreign language organiza-
tions in different parts Of the country,
according to reports to Hans Rieg, direc-
tor Of loan organizations among the for.
eign born citizens.
The Catholic Sloyak Ladies' union has
subscribed 100000, and organized an ac.
tive campaign among members for the
loan drive. The union condemned as
unpatriotic all so-called peace talk and
criticism of the officials Of our govern
ment."
The Slovenian Catholic union has
pledged 100000 of organization funds
to buy fourth Liberty bonds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
BRITISH FORCES SWEEP ONWART.
PILING UP PRISONERS AND GUNS
THE CAPTURE OF ALBERT
Was Accomplished in Early Part of New
Drive.

London, Aug. 23.The fall of Albert
to the British was announced in Haig's
report last night, which was as follows:
In our attack between Bray-sur-
Somme and Albert we have been com
pletely successful, capturing the. whole
of our obiectives at an early hour and
advancing two miles on front of more
than six miles.
we have retaken Albert.
There was considerable resistance at
certain points, especially on the slopes
north of Bray, the town itself not form
ing part of our objective.
I'VE have captured over 5000 prison
ers in two days.
We captured in Albert l,400 prisoners
and few guns
In counter-attacks in the Miraumont
sector the enemy entered our positions,
but was driven out. The same thing
happened northeast of Achiet- lie Grand
Hostile attacks east of Courcelles and
east of Moyenneville were also repulsed." 7"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
PVT. WM. W. LEONARD
OF BARRE TOWN KILLED
He Had Been in the Service Only Since
Last February-His Mother Is a
Resident of Washington.

Private William Wallace Leonard of
Graniteville, a member of Co. A, 47th
Y, 5. infantry, was killed in action on
July 81, according to telegram received
by his aunt, Mrs. Margaret Little of
Graniteville. He was in the same regi-
ment and company as Private Wallace
Lafayette of Barre and was killed on the
same day as Private Lafayette met his
fate.
Private Leonard's aunt, Mrs. Little,
received letter from him only short
time ago, it being dated July II, in which
he stated that he had not been in action
yet but was eager to get at the enemy
News of his death east a gloom over
Graniteville, where he was well known
and was well liked.
Private Leonard was born in upper
Graniteville 26 years ago, being the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Leonard, the
former of whom died a short time ago.
The mother is at present residing in
Washington, this state Since the death
of his father, Private Leonard made his
home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. James Little. The young man was
employed in the quarries, being last in
the quarry of Boutwell,, Milne & Varnum
just prior to joining the colors Private
Leonard was employed in munition
shop in Springfield. He tried twice to
enlist before he was accepted on physical
examination. He was accepted in Feb
ruary, 1918, and was sent to Charlotte,
N. G. After short training he was sent
across with the 47th regiment
Besides his mother, Private Leonard
leaves one sister, Miss Clara Leonard.
who is living at the home of her aunt;
brother, John, who is with the eolors,
and another brother Charles, who is at
Cromwell, Conn. There are several aunts
and uncles. The young man was a mem
ber of Court Rob Roy, Foresters of
America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
WANTS VERMONT REPORT
On the Operation of Work or Fight Or
der.

Gov Fl. +. Graham received to-day
from the war department call for a
report upon the recent work or fight or
der in Vermont and this morning Adit
Gen. II. I. johnson sent to the local
boards requests for an early report upon
the results of the boards Investigations
The Washington county board will have
but little to do along that line as com
pared with the reports that have been
received here from other states Thus
far only three cases have been reported to
the adiutant general since the order went
into fleet.
Governor Graham also received an or
der this morning that the young men
who are sons Of Hebrew parents may
register on Aug. 26 instead Of Aug. "a,
which is Saturday, and which is observed
by the persons Of that faith.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
FRENCH FORCES PENETRATED
FURTHER NORTH OF SOISSONS
NOyon and Roye Still Hold Out But
Their Fall Seems Imminent-The
German COunter-attacks on
the British Have Failed
(By the Associated Press.)

Along the front in northern Pcardy battle which to be
of the greatest Of the war has developed
Disaster reported to be threatening the whole German army
this front and the Germans throwing great of
into the struggle the hope of checking the tide of battle which,
dispatches from British headquarters say is setting against them
French have occupied the southern banks of the Disc and
the Aete between Sempgny south of Noyon to the railroad
bridge west of Coucyle- Chateau
South of Chateau they have reached the outskirts of
Guny and Pont St Mard This progress brings them still further
toward the of the German forces holding the hills north of
scissors and within three miles of the German positions north of
Chemn d Damse they stood before the offensive of May 81
With the British Army in France Aug % (by the Associated
troops this morning reported to have captured
Chegnoe and Hereve south of the Somme river More than
thousand prisoners taken in this operation which elm
mates the danger the line Field Marshal Hags forces also
reported have taken Byee and Boy Bequeres and be still
pushing forward They pling prisoners and guns.
The British have reached Gommecou which is consderd to
be the chief point of the German defense positions
South of Gommercour the British this morning attack
ing and pushing forward all along the line
battle has developed which to be the greatest of
the
The of Meaute southeast of Albert fell early the Brit
sh drive The British troops pressing here crossing the
Brya-Albert road
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
WANT BONUSES ABOLISHED.
Mine Workers Say System Is Source Of
Discomfort.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-Request
that an order be issued to coal oper-
ators to abandon the payment of bonuses
to miners in favor of a fat wage in
crease was made to Fuel Administrator
Garfield to-day by officials Of the Unit
cd Mine Workers Of America. Before
calling upon the fuel administrator, the
representatives Of the various district
organizations of the United Mine Work
ers in conference with President Frank
j. Hayes and other national officials
formulated their demands for a wage
increase.
Discontinuance Of the bonus system
was asked on the ground that operators
thereby are competing among them.
selves, that the system results in la
Dor turnover that decreases production
and is source Of discomfort among the
workers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
DIR. THOMAS APPOINTED
As First Lieutenant and Chaplain in U.
S. Army.

Washington, D. G., Aug. 2S. The ap-
pointment of President John NJ. Thomas
Of Middlebury college, Vermont, as a
chaplain in the United States army with
the rank of first lieutenant was an
nounced yesterday.
Rev Thomas is As years old. He was
for several years chaplain of the lst
Vermont infantry He accompanied that
outfit to the border, but resigned after
letters bearing on the Mexican situa-
tion, said to have been written by him,
were published.
Other Vermont men given commissions
are:
Second lieutenant, sanitary corps W.
j, Donnely, II Green square, Proctor;
John B. Smith, Ludlow,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
British Aerial Squadrons
Made Heavy Attacks on
Five Of Them
FIVE AIRDROMES
ALSO BOMBARDED
The Railway Objectives at
Frankfort and Cologne
Were Hit

London, Aug, 23.--Five important
towns in Germany and five hostile air
dromes were heavily bombarded by Brit.
ish aerial squadrons on the night of Aug.
2l22, says to-day's British air ministry
statement. Railway objectiyes at Frank
fort and Cologne, the statement adds,
were heavily attacked and good results
were observed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23

Happy valley, to the north of Bray,
was taken by Field Marshal Haig's troops
after hard fighting.
Three German battalion headquarters
have been taken in the locality of Happy
valley. Additional guns also have fallen
into the hands of the British.
A number of fresh new German divi-
sons have been identified
They were rushed up in the hope Of
saving something from the disaster which
threatens the whole German army on this
front.
The latest report from the battle line
says the British are reaching out in the
direction of Tara hill, which is 1000
yards beyond Albert,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
MENACE TO GERMANS GROWS.
Through the Franco-British Successes on
Thursday.

Paris, Aug. 23, (Havas) The Fran
co-British successes Thursday increased
the menace to Roye and Noyon and
rendered their fall near, says the Echo
de Paris. 1t adds that Paris has been
made safer by the operations of the
army Of General Humbert and that Sois-
sons has been made more secure by the
capture Of Pommiers and Vauxrezis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
GERMAN EMPRESS I'LL.
Sickness Said to Be Due to 0verstrain
from War Relief Work.

Amsterdam, Aug. 90. Empress Au-
gusta Victoria of Germany is i'll at Cas-
tie Wilhelmsche, Hesse- Cassel, the Lokal
Anzeger Of Berlin says, owing to over
strain from her war relief work. EN-
peror William has left main headquar-
ters for Wilhelmshohe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
GOING TO CENTRAL AFRICA.
Harry A. Mcbride, U. S. Consul in Lon
don, Is on Special Mission.

London, Aug. ga three weeks trip
up the Congo river by steamer is in
store for Harry A. Mcbride, OF Detroit,
United States consul in London, who
left here recently on government mis-
sion which will take him TO Central
Africa. Mr.. Mcbride, who was former
ly United States consul in Belgian Con.
go, expects to spend four or five months
in Central Africa on business for the
United States government.
Before departing for the Belgian Con-
60, Mr.. Mcbride is TO go to Monrovia,
the capital Of liberia, having lately been
appointed temporary receiver general and
financial adviser of the Liberian govern
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
GERMAN COUNTER
ATTACKS REPULSED
And British Have Gained at Several
Points on 2s-Mile Front, Says Off
cial Statement in London.

London, Aug. ga battle is being
fought op the line between Lihons,
south Of the somme, to the Coieul river,
south OF Arras, front of more than
twenty-five mile7, says to.day's war Of
A,s statement,
rbs British troops are making prog
rest ~ number of points, the state
meht SAYS, and adds that two enemy
attacks east Of Beaucourt were repulsed
during the night,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
WOMEN WORKERS BENEFIT.
Are Given Increased Wages in British
Munition Shops.

London, Aug. 23.The ministry of mu-
nitions has ordered that the wages OF
women munition workers be increased
five shipings weekly after Sept. /. Girls
under is in munition plants will receive
an increase of half crown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
HALF-HoUR FLIGHT.
By Big British Airplane from Interior
of France to England

London, Aug. ga big British air
plane, carrying its crew and nine pas
sengers, has made the trip from France
to England, it is announced The whole
journey from an airdrome in the inte.
rior of France, TO one in the interior of
England occupied but little over half
an hour.
The test was made under routine con
ditions, with an ordinary service air
plane Of the largest type. The passen-
gers carried a normal amount Of bag
gage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
VERMONT OFFICERS RETURN.
Brig. Gen. Eugene F. Ladd, Who Was
West Point Man.

Washington, D. G., Aug. %. -Brigadier
General Eugene f. Ladd, who has been
in charge Of the general officer section
of the adjutant generals office, has sub.
mitted his resignation with the request
that he be permitted to return to the
retired list. General Ladd, who was ap-
pointed to West Point from Vermont in
1859, was retired in 1914 because Of dis
ability incurred in the line of duty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
AUSTRIAN OFFICERS IN DANGER.
Repeated Attempts on Their Lives Have
Been Made.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 23.--Au off.
cial dispatch from Switzerland TODAY
says attempts against the lives of officers
are increasing in Austria. II is reported
that several commandants of Austrian
corps have advised officers in the rear to
have reyolYers with them always.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
MANY DIRECT HITS.
Were Scored BY American Aviators in
Bombing Raids.

Washington, D. G., Aug. 23. General
Pershing's communique for Thursday
says many direct hits were observed
when American aviators successfully
bombed the railroad yards at Longuyon,
Audun-d Roman and Contains Aug.
2l-22.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
CARDINAL FARLEY BETTER.
But the Improvement To-day Was Only
Slight.

Mamaroneck, n Y, Aug. 23.-Physi-
clans this morning reported a slight
change for the better in the condition of
Cardinal John NJ. Farley, archbishop of
New York, who is i'll from hypostatic
pneumonia,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
GEN. MANG1N CAPTURED 5000.
Another Big Haul of Germans in Two
Days.

Paris, Aug. % tHavas Between the
0ise and the Aisne during the advance of
Wednesday and Thursday, General Man
gins army took 5000 prisoners, accord
ing to advices reaching Paris,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
DECREASED DEATH RATE
In the American Army Training in the
United States.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 2S.-Health
conditions among troops in the United
States were very satisfactory during the
week ending Aug. l6, the war depart
ment to-day announced The death rate
was I'll, decrease from the previous
week. Total deaths numbered ll9.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
MILITIA GUARDING TYLER.
Death List in Tornado Torn Town Re-
mains at 90.

Tyler, Mimi, Aug. 90. Minnesota
home guardsmen to-day were guarding
the ruins in the tornado stricken town
of Tyler The death list of 80 remained
unchanged to-day. Plans are being made
to rebuild the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
TO SERVE IN PALESTINE.
Men Who Enlist in Jewish Battalion of
British Army.

New York, Aug. 23.--Men who enlist
in the Jewish battalion of the British
army were assured service in Palestine
in statement issued to-day by Major
@. Brooman White, of the British and
Canadian recruiting mission
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
HOLDING AUTOPSY
On Body of Mrs, Minnie 0. Hall, Whose
Husband Is Under Arrest.

Harrington, Me-, Aug. 23.--The autop.
sy on the body Of Mrs. Minnie o. Hall,
whose husband, Henry H. Hall, pastor Of
the Union church at Wells Depot, is un-
der arrest, charged with her murder, was
resumed to-day.
The body was exhumed yesterday. Mrs.
Hall was supposed to have died from in
iuries received in an accidental fall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
HOOVER is HOME.
U. S. Food Administrator Returns from
Europe.

New York, Aug. 23.-Herbert c. Hoov-
er, United States food administrator, re-
turned to-day from his trip abroad.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
RESIGNED FROM SHIPPING BOARD.
Frank C. Munson Returns to His Steam
ship Line.

Washington, d. G., Aug. 23.-Frank G.
Munson of New York has resigned as
member of the shipping board. 1t was
learned to-day that he will return to
New York to devote his attention to his
duties as president of the Munson
steamship line, believing he has accom-
plished the work-that Of obtaining neu-
trail ships for the use Of the United
States which led to his appointment.
His successor has not been named.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-23
HIGHEST IN NEW ENGLAND.
Price Of Fresh Beef Reaches the Maxi
mum Here.

Washington, D. G., Aug. %. Prices of
fresh beef are higher in Washington than
in any section of the country except New
England, where the costly heavy western
cattle are principally used.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
NOTED PHYSICIAN
CONDEMNS INJECTIONS
FOR BLOOD POISON

Elmer Lee, NJ D. Editor Health Gull
ture. states: 4 have never met with
q case of blood poison that was cured
with injections Of arsenic. mercury,
salversan. $500 nco-salversan. (91D
and the like Another spurious system
is the 'Wasserman Test Many are the
innocent cases which under this test are
suspected Of blood poison and subjected
to 4 course of arsenic and mercurial
treatment that is wore than the disease. 70
Those who submit to injections of
arsenic and mercury may get a through
ticket to the place where the daisies
grow and a loving embrace with death.
Take q safe medicine like Number 40
For The Blood. the ingredients of which
are set down in the L.. S. Dispensatory
and other medical books as follows:
Employed in diseases Of the glandular
system, in blood poison. mercurial and
lead poisoning. scrofula, chronic rheum-
atism. catarrh. constipation. stomach
and liver trouble Under its use nodes.
tumors. scrofulous swellings. sores.
ulcers and skin eruptions that have
withstood all other treatment disappear
as if BY magic" Made by J. c. Men
denhalI 40 years druggist. Evansville.
Ind Sold by JOS ". WeiS Hammond.
and Central Drug store. 341o Michigan
Ave, Indiana Harbor.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-05
| AXE co. MASONS HEAR
MAGNIFICENT ADDRESS

Il was a day Of large Importance and
intense interest 70 the Masons and East
ern Stars Of Lake county who assembled
at the East Chicago Masonic temple TO
hear Judge Oribson of Indianapolis
The Judge is an enthusiastic and elo-
quent speaker and the audiences of the
afternoon and evening We're very much
pleased with his splendid addresses.
In the afternoon. Judge Orbison spoke
before the Eastern Stars. on the subject.
LIES Violin"
He said. in part:
Life Violin-of what is II composed?
How shall We play What are It's
strains2 Our Great Friend teachers US
that we should put into this splendid
instrument certain strings that viii
make living more Of a pleasure and
that viii inspire mankind 70 higher and
loftier and nobler deeds. If was asked
what was one of the string that our
Great Friend helps US 10 put into Life's
Violin. I would say il was the string
Of sympathy. The very idea Of your or
ganizatton is that each Of You can
furnish unto the other that something
which will be n strength in time of trial.
which viii be a solace in time of sorrow.
which will be 2 stay in time of storm.
g
h. the hand-that ability TO make
friend feel the warm heartbeat Of
friendship. They are most miserable
Who live alone-who cannot feel the
effects Of friendship and who never ex-
perienced the beauty of sympathy. We
are so selfshly inclined. We are so in
tent upon building ourselves that we
fail 20 heed and TO see and 10 know the
heart hunger Of our friend or sister or
neighbor. Oh. if we are going to make
life richer. if we arc going 10 ennoble
living. we are going 10 put into Lies
Violin that string which will sanctify
life and viii play so that life to
others viii be sweeter joy and a greater
blessing. Our association would be fu-
tile and Of little avail unless We make
life abound with virtue and exempify in
the world the principles learned here
Playing to a string such as this means
more than belonging 10 a lodge-more
Than paying dues-more than wearing
the lodge emblem-more than attending
lodge sessions. but il means a living and
vital touch upon humanity.
And then not only the string of sym
pathy in this Life's Violin, but also the
string Of charity. This is not merely
aims giviug-this is not merely handing
out to men and women the means of
physical sustenance Charity is long
suffering and kind Charity is forgiving
Charity is she friend that covers and
hides rather than strips and magnifes
One Of the most common faiiings of