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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
AMERICANS
IN FORTRESS
Are Occupying Ehrenbreit-
stein on East Bank Of the
Rhine, Opposite Coblenz
GERMANS WITHDRAW
9 MILES FROM RIVER
1st and Sd Divisions Are to
Have the Posts of
Honor

Coblenz (By courier to Nancy, Tues
day, Dec. 10 by the Associated Pressl.-
Sentries of the American and German
armies faced each other across the Rhine
tonight From Andernach, below Cob
LEM, northward to the British lines,
American forces hold the west bank of
the stream. South of Coblenz, advanced
elements of the American army have
reached the river.
1t is expected that the movement
across the Rhine will be under way to-
morrow. The first and third DIVISIONS
have been designated to occupy the ad-
yanced positions along the 30-kilometer
arc east of Coblenz, constituting the
bridgehead stipulated in the armistice,
| The thirty ninetieth, fourth
and forty second will occupy positions in
| support of the advanced lines. The for
/ ty-second is the Rainbow division, which
! includes National Guard regiments from
Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and
New Jersey.
The thirty second, and perhaps the
ninetieth, will cross at Coblenz and the
others viii use the bridges north and
south of the city. Arrangements have
also been made to use tugs, if necessary
/ to expedite the crossing.
Engineer regiments have inspected all
bridges and roads beyond the river while
a commission OF German army officers
and civilians has given every facility for
the Americans to collect information as
to the territory that is to be occupied
east of the Rhine.
Across the river from Coblenz in the
fortress of Ehrenbrietstein there has
been a small force of Germans, but it has
been withdrawn and an American force
entered the fortress to-day, following 0
request to that effect from the German
authorities The German eommandan'
of the place informed the Americans
that by tomorrow the entire German
army, excepting small attachments Of
guards, would be nine miles from tht
Rhine.
The position of the Americans il
slightly peculiar. Coblenz was informal
" occupied by a battalion which arrived
on Sunday and which served only as 1
guard, which probably would have beer
inadequate in event Of serious trouble
German officers are here, treating will
the American authorities, and discharged
soldiers, still wearing their uniforms, ar
numerous in the streets.
Instead of cringing, or even showing
deep respect, the population adopted al
attitude to-day that found expression il
iosting American soldiers on the street,
and in sneers and laughs which wer'
Yonly vaguely concealed.
The burgomaster has published onl,
the rules regulating local affairs. Tn
latest orders the closing Of cafeSat II il
the evening 1t is estimated at his ofiie
that there are sufficient foodstuffs in thi
district to last till February, after whicl
assistance viii be impossible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
FRENCH PEOPLE ALL SMILES
Over the Victory for Which They Give
Americans Much Credit

Corp. Harry g. Levin, with the A. D.
f. in France, has written his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M s. Levin of Merchant street
since the armistice was signed, telling Of
the change in the feelings Of the French
since the war ended The letter was dat.
ed Nov l6, and, after referring to mail
received lately from home and his own
good health, he goes on TO say: Il sap
pose you know by this time that the
war is over and it won't belong before
we will be back home The French have
simply gone wild. Great celebrations are
taking place over here every day The
people have certainly changed. When
first came over, you would hardly see
one smile They always had sad look
on their faces, but now they are smiling
and sure are very happy. You cant
blame them any after four and one hall
years of war.
"This city is decorated with flags Of all
the allies, but mostly with French and
American They are very grateful to-
ward us and are giving us the credit OF
winning the war. | was invited To din
ner Yesterday at a French famify's home
and | sure did have some meal menu
soup, fish, veal or pork, chicken, French
fried potato celery, cheese, grapes, bread
and butter, wine and champagne. Be.
lieve me, it sure was some feed.
"The weather here has been fine the
last week, but very cold at night. How
is it back homer How have you been
getting my mail? | have been writing
two and three times week,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
MONTPELIER

S. B. Bates has written the employees
of the highway office in Montpelier that
l.. w. Page, the director of the Office
of public roads, which is branch of the
department of agriculture, died while in
Chicago this week. He was the principal
officer attending the conference and was
the chairman of the national road council
during its activities in the war program.
The first week of the legislature will
be busy week il the present plans are
carried into effect. January the Capt.
tai Poultry association starts its annual
exhibit in city hall, while the same even
ing the Vermont Bar association will
commence its annual meeting by listen
ing to speaker of considerable promi-
nence. The following day the bar asso-
citation meeting and poultry show viii be
in session, while general assembly will
convene at 10 o'clock that morning. That
evening the annual banquet of the bar
association will take place with pro
gram attached, it is expected. Thurs
day the poultry association will also
be an attraction, while there will be
some attraction about the legislature
In the evening it is expected that the
governors reception win occur, Friday
the governors address will be made and
the governors ball will be held that
evening.
]. G. Norton received verification OF
Thursday evening of the death of Capt
John II. Norton, his nephew, who en-,
listed in the military Nserviee of the
country from Springfield. He was CITED
for bravery during the war and promoted
from lieutenant to captain and ther
made adiutant of the 47th regiment il
the regular army. He died of disease
1t is understood pneumonia was thu
cause. He was named after his uncll
and was cousin Of Ralph Norton, who's,
mother recently died in Boston.
1t is understood that Cabot will enjoy
barring some mishap, the prominence o
having sent men from three generation
of the same family to the legislature
when Edwin o. Gould of that town ar
rives and takes the oath of office at tht
converting of the session. Mr.. Gould Is {
farmer, having lived many years on thu
Coburn farm, one of the largest in thai
section His father, George Gould, who
like the son, was q farmer, served in thu
legislature of lSS0-SS0l, while DAME
Gould, grandfather of the present repre-
sentative elect, served in two session
held in l850-lS5l, and like his grand
son. was a farmer; All of whom hav
been solid business men Of the communi
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13

+. 0. Roberts, c. j. Rogers and G. h.
Nights.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
BETHEL

Charles Batehelder recently has added
to his law library a six-volume auto
graph edition Of the works of Daniel
Webster, published during his lifetime.
The monthly meeting Of Bethel branch,
International Sunshine society, was held
yesterday at the home of Mrs. G. j. Graf
ton Dinner was served at noon.
Harold Shaw returned yesterday from
Burlington, bringing an honorable dis
charge from military duty in the 5. A.
T. G.
Charles Davenport Of Chester has been
visiting his brother, II. d. Davenport.
He recently made large purchase of
white ash lumber from an estate in
South Royalton ana has equipped mill
there to manufacture whip stock butts,
for shipment to Massachusetts,.
Sgt. Il. H. Sturk writes under date of
Nov. Ia that he had seen plenty of hard
fighting. This was news to his parents,
who did not think he had actually been
at the front. Corp. Paine also tells Of
being in the last battles OF the war Both
are members Of the 302d field artillery.
The friends Of Harold Bundy have re-
ceiyed his letter dated since the end of
fighting
1t is not quite true that Sgt Paul +.
/ Wilson is the first Bethel soldier to re-
| turn to America from overseas service,
| Private David Raymond having that dis
! tinction. but Sgt. Wilson is the first to
return since the cessation of hostilities.
Mrs. S. II. Chase of Gaysville has
closed her house and is at c. Fl. Kidders,
| W. NJ. Fisher of Springfield, Mass, has
been i'll the past week at the home Of
his sister, Mrs Guy Wilson.
Robert r. Twitchell of Bellows Falls,
formerly Of Bethel, is candidate for
appointment as assistant clerk of the
Vermont House Of Representatives. He
has many qualifications for such posi-
! ton.
The Congregational ladies announce a
chiekenpie supper and sale next Wednes-
day.
The Methodist church will begin a Sc
ries of special Sunday evening services
Dec. Is, when Rev R. H. Moore OF Ran
dolph viii preach.
Ellery c. Howes of Shelburne is a
guest of his sister, Mrs. Scott Robinson,
at A L. Dinsmores,
Letters from Robert Paine and Roscoe
| Merrill, dated Nov II, Leroy Merrill
Nov. l6, and Dewey White, Nov. 20, were
received by friends here Wednesday.
| AT the annual meeting Of Daniel Lille
Relief corps held Tuesday evening, Grand
Senior Vice. President Mary Goss of
Montpelier was present and inspected the
corps. Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows; President, Mrs. O. n.
Barrows; senior viee-president, Mrs. G
A. Marsh junior vice president, Mrs
Mary Quimby; chaplain, Mrs. Julia
Whitcomb; treasurer, Miss Mae |. Saw
age; guard, Mrs. A. Lee Cady conductor
Mrs. G. w. Newton; first delegate, Mrs.
f. C. Mcintyre; second delegate, Mrs
j. B. Regan.
The local branch of the Red Cross has
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
Released from German Prison.

Brattleboro, Dec. l3.-0fficial notice
came Dec IL to Mrs. Martin i, Burke of
the release from a German prison camp
of Private James Sexton Of Company d,
lO2d infantry, and his arrival in France
m good health. Private Sexton, who has
lived in the Burke family since childhood,
was taken prisoner April 20 and was sent
to Darmstadt, but notice came later of
his transfer to Camp Giessen. A letter
from Private Sexton written Nov. Is and
received just ahead of the telegram stat.
ed that he was still prisoner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
weather Warnings Save Sheep

Livestock warnings from the weather
bureau, department of agriculture, issued
for the benefit of the cattle and sheep in
terests have been reported as Of great
value, particularly during the lambing
and shearing seasons. One OF these warn.
ings issued in April, 1918, from the San
Francisco forecast district center result.
ed in the protection Of over 100000 new
born lambs and in the postponement Of
the shearing of great numbers of sheep
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
If You Saw Wood Each Day
You Won't Need Cascarets

Great medicine, the Sawbuck.
Two hours day saving wood will keep any
ones Bowels regular.
No need Of pills, Cathartics, Castor Oil nor
"Physc, you'll only work the Sawbuck
regularly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13

been called on for large number OF
sweaters and socks. Ladies willing to
knit are requested to communicate at
once with the work committee at the
Red Cross rooms.
A series of parties in the Camp Brook
and Finley bridge neighborhoods has beer
held this fall at Il. N, Davis, II. D. Dav
Imports, C. G. Morse's, G, G. Paine's
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13

lished by the various relief and recrea-
tional agencies and community repre-
sentatives.
AS the American Red Cross has an
nounced that as far as can be foreseen
it win not again make campaign for
funds other than the annual appeal for
membership and the moneys derived
therefrom, it should hereafter be made
clear that the American Red Cross is not
participating in any public appeal for re-
lief or recreational agencies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
WEAK, DISCOURAGED WIFE
Advised by Friends to Try vinol-What
II Did for Her.

Florence, S. CT was in weak, nerv-
GUS, rundown condition took cold easily,
could hardly keep around and do my
work and was all discouraged, | had
taken cough syrups and tones without
benefit, until friend asked me to try
Vinol. l gained rapidly by its use, so |
am now in good health. Mrs. Addie
Wilkerson.
The reason Vinol was so successful in
restoring Mrs. Wilkerson to health is
because it is constitutional remedy,
which enriches and reyitalizes the blood
and creates strength.
Red Cross Pharmacy and druggists ey-
erywhere.
P. S.-For rough, scaly skin, try our
Saxol Salve. Money back if it fails
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
Who Will Claim Them?

Letters remaining uncslled for at the
Barre postoffice for the week ending Dec
II were:
Men-4W. I. Clark, w. W, Peirden, J.
A. Shepard, John L. Shea, Wallace
Thompson, +. d. Thompson.
Women Hazel Carter, Madeline Dow,
Mrs. William Dewey, Mrs. Angus era
ham, Mrs. d. r. Peterson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
LOCAL DETERMINATION
Of All Solicitation of Funds for Amer
lean Red Cross

The Vermont committee of public safe
ty is in receipt of advices from the coun-
eli of national defense that the entire
subject of the solicitation of funds for
the American Red Cross is TO be left to
community determination and such co.
operative arrangements as may be estab-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
KEEP YOUR PLEDGE.

Below is Vcrmont's splendid record in
financial support Of the war.
The one remaining task to keep the
slate clean is TO buy Vcrmonts share Of
War Savings stamps before the end of
the year
While the war is over, Vermont must
still carry on" and by doing its duty
sustain the government and maintain
its splendid standing among the states.
Vcrmont's Vermout's
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-13
GRANITEVILLE

Oscar Smith, who underwent an opera
ton at Mary Fletcher hospital, Burling-
ton, las tweek, is gainin gslowly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-29
SUFFOLK NOW HAS
FOUR-M|NUTE MEN

SufFoik, April 7S-An organisation
of the -four minute men~ was effected
yesterday in the rooms OF the Suffolk
chamber of commerce. under the direc-
ton of W. Curtis Nicholson, associate
director of the national movement,
with w. p. Lipsconb as chairman for
Nansemond county and Suffolk The
"four-ninute men" are organised for
the duration Of the war. and will spea X
in every campaign during the war for
Red Cross. liberty loan, war savings
and TO refute German propaganda, and
in every way spread the doctrine of
Americanism.
There are now In this country So
600 of them all volunteers, and giving
their services.
Those who were present this morn
Ing and volunteered their services
were Judge James L. McLernore, ]. r.
Withers, J. r. West. J. FL. Corbett, DR..
II. w. Campbell, J. L Bell G. L. Bell,
w. s. Beamon. John B. Primer, w. n.
Ferguson. Charles F. Taylor. W p.
Lipscomb. J. o. Osborne, Lee Britt,
Herbert Holland, Herbert West. M T.
Church and G.. S. p. Holland, Jr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-29
Methodist Union Again.

The two great bodies of Metho-
dists in the United States. who sepa-
rated in 1914 over the question of
negro slavery, are trying to get to-
gether." says an editorial in the St
Louis Republic. About all that sepa-
rates them now. ii seems. is the same
thing that first caused the split, the
negro. The Methodist Episcopal. or
So called Northern church, has negro
bishops. while the Methodist Episco-
pal church. South. has none. Con-
tinuing, the editorial declares:
For many years leading men OF
both churches have labored 10 bring
about organic union. There are no
doctrinai or other important differ
ences while the geographical consid-
erations are all IN favor of IT, Sec
tional bitterness tss disappeasssd, y
many border communities. N4--Te
each denomination formerly main
tanned an Organization, practical
union has already been effected by the
appointment of only one pastor and
the merging of the two congregations,
The joint commission of the two
Methodisms. appointed for the pur-
pose OF agreeing upon a basis of
union. will hold its fourth and last
meeting in st. Louis this week. be-
fore making a report to the general
conference of the Southern church,
which meets at Atlanta I'm May. II
IS a body of distinguished men, in
GLIDING a number of bishops, pastors
of leading churches and prominent
laymen of whom Vice President Fair
banks Is one. The sentiment of the
commission is said to be decidedly in
favor of the union. and II IL now
iaboring to bring about a basis OF
h, INV
both general conferences.
IF such a basis is reached. IL will
undoubtedly meet the approval OF
Methodists everywhere and the Chris
tian world in general The war has
brought a demand for united effort I'm
religious work. Just as it has burned
away the non ~essen initials that hamper
ed progress and beclouded our vision
in many other directions"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-29

Scouts and Camp Fire Girls win con-
solidate into one organization and
farms viii be developed both individ-
ually and In community plots. The
school children realize the vast amount
of patriotic work that they can ac-
complish in this way and are eager to
start on the work which win be laid
out for them early in May.
Mrs. c. Ledyard Blair, OF New York,
called a meeting of the ladies at the
Greenbrier in the spring room on
Monday to appoint a committee to act
on the war savings stamp campaign.
Mrs. Blair, Mrs William G. Wheatley
and Mrs. ]. Howard Slocum were APP
pointed on the committee and Mrs
Charles II. Ditson ia captain OF the
team, for the sales of stamps this past
week. Mrs. Rodman e. Grtseom Mrs.
Michael Gavin. Mrs. e. S. Bayer and
Mrs. A. N. wittenberg sold stamps
on Tuesday. Mrs. g. l. Blair, Mrs.
Edward Van Ingen, Mrs- Isaac y.
Mann, of Warrington and Biuefieid
w. Va, and Miss Elizabeth Hickey
sold stamps on Wednesday. Miss Sara
Turner, Mrs. John n. WHY'S, Mrs.
Arthur Ryle. Miss Anne Thomson.
Miss A. B. Sykee and many others
also had charge OF the booth during
the week.
The Baronesses Bonde, OF washing
ton, are stopping at the Green brier
where they ride daily over the White
Sulphur trail Prominent In the rid
ing colony are Yrs. John Magee, OF
Mount Kisco, fsho frequently rides
with Laurence Van Ingen-
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Beals
are here from Chicago for six weeks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-29
WHEN SUSPICIOUS STRANGER
SPEAKS HE ADMIRES SIGHTS

Norfolk. Va, April 2S--Refyrsing 10
explain himself and remaining silent
when questioned, c. A Collins was
brought to police headquarters yes
terday afternoon by the deputy sheriff
of Isle of Wight county and turned
over to the department of justice. The
deputy sheriff stated the man was ar
rested on suspicion and when he de
cifned to give explanation of him
self and refused to tell his name, he
had decided he would bear tnvesti-
CATION by the department of Justice
The only thing Collins would say yes
terday afternoon was that the officer
had brought him here TO see the
pretty sights"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-29
-FOUR STARS ON HONOR
FLAG At WHITE SULPHUR
Society At White Sulphur Springs En-
Joys Outdoor Sports and
Patriotic Work.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur
Springs. W. Va, April 2s.-Ideai
weather for out door sports at White
Sulphur Springs les being appreciated
to the utmost by the large gathering
OF sojourners here, since vacation days
are numbere during wartfnaee and are
taken more for preventives to break
downs than for the gaiety of social ac-
tivtties ss formerly. Among the many
who are at the Greenbrier. this spring
are those who have worked untir-
ingfy through the winter for various
war works and charities. Mrs Charles
II. Ditson. of New York, wife of the
music publisher is vice-president of
the Secours Duryea, a French war
relief, that has been active in giving
aid since the beginning of the war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ditson and Miss Sara
B. Turner start for New York on
Saturday after passing three weeks
here.
william Fox, the motion picture
producer, whose films are well known.
and Mrs. Fox, accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Mona Fox, are at the
Greenbrie for short time. Mr.. Fox
was obliged to return to New York
wednesday evening after falling on
the golf links, when he sprained his
ankles. Mr.. Fox offered to double the
White Sulphur subscription to the
liberty loan at rally held at Plaza
theaeer Last Saturday. when Hon.
Myron T. HerY4ck, former ambassa-
dor to France, spoke. Thirty thousand
dollars WAS raised and Mr.. Fox added
$4,000 so that White Sulphur might
have its fourth star on the honor flag,
the first to be awarded in the state.
Notable among sojourners at the
Greenbrier this week are Mrs. Will
liam Seward Webb, of SheIhurne
Farms. VI; Mrs. VIM. Seward Webb.
Jr-. Mrs. Louis Wylie and Louis webb.
of New York. and Mrs. John Henry
Purdy, of Washington. who haze
come to pass some time,
Sir Richard Crawford, counsel for
the British embassy, and Lady Craw-
ford, Of Washington, have come for
their annual sojourn and to take the
cure.
Mira. Norman Williams is here from
Washington, and Mr.. and Mrs. jerome
Bonaparte have also arrived from
there.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Fl. Thomas,
of New York, who have been at Palm
Beach for the winter were obliged to
cancel their visit TO White Sulphur
Springs because Of Illness and have
stopped in Richmond where they will
be for some time before returning to
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Orme Will
son. Of New York, have arrived at the
Greenbrier for their semi annual So
journ and are also taking the cure
They drive daily about the country
roads and have visited many inter
esting stops in the vicinity.
James A. Burden. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Magee, of Mount Kisco; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Ledyard Blair. John MofYatt,
OF London. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Van
Bueren. Mrs Edward Van Ingen and
her son. Laurence Van Ingen are
prominent among New York sojourn-
ers here
DIR. and Mrs. John Henry Ian
cashire, of New York and Manches-
ter by -the-sea, who passed a fortnight
at the Greenbrier, presented the Ita+
liam flag to the Greenbrier to hang be-
side the flags OF France, Great Britain