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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25

pICc5lilS lletl VI dEcbAlloS viz Nv AAASS
Since Wednesday morning the British
armies advancing from few miles north
of Valenciennes to east of lie Cateau
have taken S,400 prisoners and 100 guns.
Field Marshal Haig, his troops having
reached the western edge Of the Normal
forest, apparently is striving to outfank
that natural barrier on the north by ad-
vancing through Lequesnoy toward Mons
and Maubeuge. The Germans are fight
ing stiffy to prevent this, resulting in
desperate combats in the villages and
other vantage points south of Valenci-
ennes The British, however, are pushing
steadily ahead and have taken Maing
and Yendegies. Fighting was resumed on
this sector Friday morning, with the
British advancing from the hills east of
the Ecailon river toward the railroad
and high road between Valenciennes and
Lequesnoy.
Immediately north of Valenciennes, the
British have taken additional villages
and continue to approach the important
crossing of the Scheldt at Conde. This
town is six and one-half miles northeast
Of Valenciennes French troops east of
Sambre- Disc canal in the region of Long
champs, have repulsed two German at
tempts to drive them back across the
canal Along the Serre and Soucher, the
French yesterday resumed their pressure,
after having thrown back enemy efforts
81 18th of Montecornet In the region east
of the Oise the French are reported to
have penetrated Villers See and sur
rounded La Ferte, northeast.
East of Rethel the French have made
an important advance across the Ar
dennes canal, gaining the villages Of
Ambly and Fleury. At Ambly the French
are only three miles south of the rail-
road junction at Amagne, the gaining
of which would compel the Germans to
withdraw from Rethel and the line of
the Aisne in that region.
American troops on both sides of the
Meuse, in ceayy fighting during the
night and early to-day, made important
gains at three points and maintained
them against violent German counter
efforts. East of the river the Americans
made another step toward the important
town Of Danvilers by penetrating the
BoisY dOrmont. On the left and center
of the front west of the Meuse the
Americans have captured several impor-
tant ridges near Grand Pre-. Between
Rappes wood and Bantheville wood they
also have extended their line.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
A GODDARD GRADUATE
Edgar L. Martin Died Yesterday at His
Brothers Summer Home in Plainfeld.

Edgar /, Martin, general agent for
New Hampshire of the Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Co., and prom
inent alumnus of Goddard seminary, died
at the summer home Of his brother, VIII
lard S. Martin, in Plainfeld, late Thurs
day afternoon. Two weeks ago to-mor-
row Mr. Martin accompanied his brother
to Plainfield for weekend visit. On
the following Monday he was stricken
with the influenza, and as his case was
complicated by symptoms of Bright's
disease his condition speedily took Sc
rious turn He rallied for time, but in
the middle of the present week there was
relapse.
The deceased is survived by bis wife,
who was Miss Louise Campbell of Man
chester, H. H., and by two sons, aged 10
and Z His brothers are Orlando L. Mar
tin of Plainfeld and Willard S, Martin OF
Boston.
MIR. Martin was born in Plainfed
March "a, 1876, the son of w. s. Martin
and Fannie Martin After attending the
public schools of his native town, he en-
rolled at Goddard seminary, where his
brothers had graduated. Soon after re-
ceiving his diploma in that institution in
1896, he went to Manchester to be em-
ploved as a clerk in the insurance Office
of w. S, Martin. When the latter decid-
ed to enter the manufacturing business,
Mr.. Martin succeeded him as the New
Hampshire agent for the life insurance
company. The deceased was an active
figure in the insurance circles OF his
adopted state,
The funeral will be held IN the home
of w. S. Martin at Plainfeld Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. W. Hew-
tit, pastor of the Methodist church, off.
ciatfng Interment is to be made in
Green Mount cemetery, Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
Although the Germans Con-
centrated Heavy Artil-
lery Fire
YANKEES CLEANED
OUT STRONG POSTS
Strong Counter-Attacks by
the Enemy Were Re-
pulsed

With the American Army North Of
Verdun, Oct. %, p. m.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press The American troops,
despite strong German artillery fire, inn
proved their positions at three impor-
tant points along the front east and
west of the Meuse during the night
East of the Meuse the Americans
drove the enemy from the eastern edge
Of the Bois d'ormont, gaining their OBJ
jectiyes.
In the region of Grand Pre-, west of
the Meuse, the Americans Strengthened
out their line and captured several i'm
portant ridges. Between Rappes wood
and Bantheville wood the American line
was extended despite stubborn resist
ance.
Heavy German counter attacks were
thrown back by the Americans holding
Belleu wood and the lines ON either side.
The Germans are using their heavy guns
and machine guns extensively.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
BRITISH PRISONERS
NOW NUMBER 8,4O0
And the Third and Fourth Armies Have
Captured More Than 100 Guns in
Two Days.

With the Allied Armies in France and
Belgium, Oct. 25, 4.30 a. m. (By the As
sociated Pressl.-Hghting which com
pares in fereenoss 70 almost any in the
war continued through the night on the
field of the great battle north and south
Of Valeneiennes Belated reports indi-
cate the British have entered the Ger
man defenses, gaining considerable
ground and pressing eastward slowly but
surely.
Since Wednesday morning the British
third army has taken 5000 prisoners and
the first and fourth armies each have
taken 1900, making total of S,400.
More than 100 cannon were captured
Wednesday and Thursday
On the high ground south of Valen-
ciennes the battle is raging with intense
fury, but the British gradually are over
coming the enemy
At last reports the British held this
line; From LeFaux to Robersart to
Englefontaine to Ghissignies to Beau
dignies, where they are within mile
and a half of lie Quesnoy, to the east Of
Ruesnes to Sommaing TO Monchaux. The
British gained Monchaux after bloody
fighting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
BRITISH TOOK MAING.
German Counter Attack Repulsed and
Fighting Goes On.

London, Oct. 25.--The British have
captured Maing southwest of Valen'
ciennes, Field Marshal Haig announces
The British also have captured Ven'
degies sun. .Ecaillon, on the front below
Valenciennes.
A German counter attack was reprlsed
and fighting was resumed early to-day
The statement follows:
yesterday afternoon our troops at
tackled and captured Vendegies-sur
Ecaillon and made progress on the higE
ground to the east of the village a
counter attack in this neighborhood wai
successfully repulsed The fighting wal
RECOMMENDED in this sector early to-day
"At the close Of the fighting yesterday
the enemy's resistance in Maing wat
overcome and the village remained in on
hands
"On the remainder of the battlefront
our advanced troops pushed forward al
different points"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
TURKEY WILL
ACCEPT PEACE
On Basis of Principles Laid
Down by President
Wilson
PROMISES TO GRANT
RIGHTS TO PEOPLE
Grand Vizier Is Reported to
Have Stated in Turk
ish Parliament

Basel, Switzerland, Oct. 25. tHavasl
Turkey viii accept peace based on the
principles of right and justice laid down
by President Wilson, which the new
Turkish government approves, the
grand vizier, Tewfik Pasha, Is quoted in
a Constantinople dispatch as having
stated in Parliament
The grand vizier's speech was made on
the occasion Of the presentation Of the
new ministry to the chamber He said
the government would grant without de-
lay to all elements not only political
rights without distinction as to nation.
ality or religion, but the right to par
ticipate in the administration Of the
country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
ENEMY rs FLEEING
BEFORE SERBI4NS
After Sharp Defeat in the Valley Of the
Great Morava

London, Oct. 25.-The Serbians have
defeated the armies Of the enemy in
the valley Of Great Morava river, says
an official Serbian announcement. The
enemy is retreating in disorder.
The statement, which bears yester-
days date, follows;
SERBIAN troops have defeated the enc
my's armies in the valley of the Great
Morava river. The enemy Is retreat
ing in disorder towards the north. We
liberated Paracin lin the Morava val
ley, 40 miles northeast OF Nishl, Var
vasin and Beloushitch, and captured
more than 200 prisoners. We are sue
cessfully advancing towards the north"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
ATTORNEY GENERAL
INSPECTING BOOKS
F. S. Pratt of Brattleboro Is Going Over
the Auditors Accounts for Several
Years Back.

The auditing Of the books in the audi
tor of accounts office at Montpelier has
taken another turn and this move is be-
ing made by the attorney general under
the direct effort of f. S. Pratt of Brattle-
boro, who is looking back over few
years to secure information wanted by
the attorney general. Some time ago Mr..
Barber let il be known that he was not
going to take any action until he secured
information that he wanted He asked
for some from the bank commissioner
but did not get it and then looked it up
himself and is now having work done on
three or four years in the accounts by
Mr.. Pratt, who, it will be recalled, was
the accountant that installed the system
when the changes were made
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
CARRIED DOWN LADDER.
Nine People, Three Ill with Influenza,
Who Were Trapped By Fire.

Danbury, Conn, Oct. 25.--Fire start
ing in the clothing store of F. E. Hart
we'll & Co. at the corner of Main and
Liberty streets early this morning,
caused damages estimated at $4,000.
The principal damage was to the stock
in the clothing store, the cigar factory
of Edward G. Ginty, and to the building,
which is owned by John II. Fanton,
Nine members of the family Of Edward
l.. Baldwin were carried down ladders
from third story window, their escape
by stairs and fire escape having been
cut off by smoke. Three members of
the family were i'll with influenza.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
MODERATE EARTHQUAKE.
Was Recorded on Seismographs at Wash
ington Last Night.

Washington, d. G., Oct. 25. AN earth
quake of moderate intensity and lasting
almost an hour, occurred during the
night at some locality about 500 miles
from Washington Seismographs of
Georgetown university this morning
showed the shocks began at ll;47 p. m.
and continued until l2;45 a. IN. II was
thought by Father Francis J. Tondorf,
director Of the observatory, that the CEN
ter Of the disturbance probably was in
the West Indies or Central America.
There have been earthquakes in both
these regions recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
BELGIAN POLITICAL
PRISONERS FREE
Except in Cases Where They Would Be
Military Menace to Ger
many.

Washington, D. c., Oct 25.-- Release Of
all Belgian political prisoners held in
Belgium or IN Germany except where a
military menace would result, has been
promised by General Won Falkhausen,
German military governor of occupied
Belgian territory This became known
here to-day in connection with news that
Mar Of Brussels had been
set free
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
NEW ENGLAND MEN WOUNDED.
Several Were Included in Canadian Cas-
ualty List To-day.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 25.-New England
men reported in to-day's casualty list as
having been wounded includes
Wounded: w. p, Sherman, Montague
CITY, Mass; A. w Wolstenholme, Cen.
trail Falls, r. l.; L. s. Merchant, Bangor,
Me; J. Singleton, Leicester, Mass; P. G.
Clarke, Wells Me-; T. p Debrie, Lewis
ton, Me-; A. Belanger, Fall River, Mass. ];
J. J. Seully, Accord, Mass,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
GERMANS FIRED ON
1000 SICK PEOPLE
After Evacuating Town of st. Amand,
North of Valenciennes-Large Num-
Der Of Patients in Hospital Killed.

Paris, Oct. 20 tHavas In the town
of st. Amand, north of Valenciennes,
which has been captured by the British,
the Germans left 1000 inhabitants and
1000 sick persons from that region who
were in hospital in the center of the
town, On the following day, Oct. %, the
Germans bombarded st. Amand, direct
ing particular attention to the hospital.
A large number Of patients were killed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
LYNN, MASS, STRIKE AWARD.
General Electric Co.'s Men to Be Paid as
at Schenectady.

Washington, d. c., Oct 25.-An award
of the war labor board to-day in the la
Dor controversy at the General Electric
company's plant at Lynn, Mass, provides
for adoption of the scale Of hours and
wages already approved at the Schenec-
tady plant, wage changes to be restric-
tive to July /, and orders the reinstate-
ment of II employees discharged before a
strike at Lynn last summer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
ACTIVE IN POLITICS.
Judge William S. Downs Of Derby, Conn,
Died in Washington.

Derby, Conn, Oct, %, William s.
Downs, former judge Of the city court,
died suddenly in Washington, d. c., last
night, from heart trouble,
Judge Downs was 81 years old and
had been active in Republican state poll
tics. He was graduated from the Albany
business college. He was corporation
counsel here in l90l-02 and had been
clerk of the House and the Senate. He
served on the city Court bench several
years. His widow, and brother, Charles
NJ Downs, survive
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
HUGE CROWD CALLED
ON KAISER TO QUIT
Demanded Formation Of Republic in Ger
many, According to Dispatch
from Zurich.

Paris, Oct 25.-An enormous crowd as
sembled before the Reichstag building in
Berlin yesterday, calling for the abdica-
tion Of Emperor William and the forma.
tion of a republic, according to a dispatch
from Zurich to Information.
DR.. Karl Liebkneeht, the Socialist
leader who has just been released from
prison, was applauded frantically. He
was compelled to enter carriage filed
with flowers, from which he made
speech, declaring the time of the people
had arrived,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
FRENCH OCCUPY
VILLERS-LE-SEC
And Have Surrounded Village of La
Ferte--Also Advanced Along the
Serre and the Souche.

London, Oct. 25, p. m.-French forces
advancing northeastward between the
oise and the Peron, tributary Of the
Serre, have penetrated the village Of
Villers- -le-Sec and surrounded the village
of La Ferte, northeast of Villers. The
French also have made an advance far.
ther east along the Serre and the
Souche.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
KAISER HAS NEED OF GOD.
Thinks Berlin National Zeitung After
Reading Wilson's Message.

Basel, Oct. 25.--Comment on President
Wilson's latest note to Germany is be-
ginning to appear in the German papers.
The National Zeitung of Berlin says;
President Wilson has answered quick
ly. Well, If ever Emperor Williams in
vocation that God be with him is in sea-
son, il is right now"
The Neueste Nachricten Of Berlin
says; "In spite of everything we feel
that this answer brings us nearer peace" Z"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
ITALIANS ON
THE OFFENSIVE
Are Driving Between the
Piave and the Brenta
Rivers
ADVANCE MADE
AT MONTE GRAPPA
They Crossed Ornic River
and Captured Impor-
tant Positions

London, Oct. %, I;l5 p. m.--Ttalian
troops have begun an offensive between
the Piave and the Brenta. In the Monta
Grappa sector Thursday they advanced
across the ornic river and captured
Monte Solarolo, part Of Monte Pressolan
and Monte Pertica
In the Piaye the Italians have cap
tured the islands OF Grave Pattadapoh
and Maggiore. The weather on the
front is unfavorable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
AVOWED ANARCHISTS
SENT TO PRISON
Three Were Given 20 Years Each; An
other Who Turned States Evidence
Got Years--Woman SEN
tenced to is Years.

New York, Oct. 25.--Fiye avowed ans
archists. convicted of circulating anti.
government literature, including pamph'
let's urging munitions workers to go on
strike, were sentenced to confinement IN
prison in the federal court here to-day,
Three of them were given 20-year terms
fourth, who turned states evidence
was committed for three years, and the
fifth, woman, for Is years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
FRENCH WINNING
ON AISNE FRONT
Took Villages Of Ambly and Fleury, East
of RetheI and Captured 100
Prisoners.

Paris, Oct. 25.--on the Aisne front
east of Rethel, French troops have cap
tured the villages of Ambly and Fleury,
taking 100 prisoners, the war Office an
nounces to-day.
In the region of Longchamps, where
the French are east of Sambre canal,
two German attacks were repulsed. On
the front of the Serre river and east
ward the French this morning resumed
their pressure against the enemy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
COTTON GIN RECORD
Shows 6,79o,oo3 Running Bales Ginned
Prior to Oct. 18.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 25.--Cotton
ginaed prior to Oct. is amounted to
6,700,003 running bales, including 1885
round bales and 0,7S0 bales of sea island,
the census bureau to-day announced.
Cotton ginned prior to Oct Is last year
amounted to 5,573,606 bales, including
l0s,29s round bales and 1885 bales of
sea island, To the same date in 1916
ginningss were 7,303,ls3 bales, including
l36.ss0 round bales and 65,04O of sea
island.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
DESPAIRING EFFORTS
BY FOE ON MEUSE
Fighting Along the American Front Has
Been Particularly
Fierce.

Paris, Oct. 25 tHavas) The fighting
along the American front on both sides
Of the Meuse is particularly fierce. The
Germans appear to be making a despair
ing effort to hold their positions in this
vital sector. Information received here
gives the impression that they cannot re-
sist much longer in their present posi-
tions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
BRITISH ARE SURROUNDING
THE NORMAL FOREST
North of Valenciennes Haig's Forces
Have Taken Several Towns and
Have Increased Their Bag of
Prisoners to S,4OO
(By the Associated Press.)

fighting the British continue to beat back the Ger
high ground between Vaencenes and Lequeno
further increasing the to the German hold on both these
important points.
Belgium and north of Vaencienne the allies maintain their
pressure the operations of minor Importance the su
alton on depends upon the British around Vaen
cenne East the British before the Normal for
while SOUTH along the Disc and the Sere the French
hard apainc+ 4boCa
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
COUNT ANDRASSY
SUCCEEDS BURI4N
As Foreign Minister of Austria Hungary
Resignation of Hungarian Cabinet
Accepted By Emperor
Charles

Basel, Oct. 49, Emperor Charles, ac.
cording to a Budapest dispatch, has ac-
cepted the resignation of Baron Burian,
the Austro- Hungarian foreign minister,
and also of the hungarian cabinet head
ed by DIR. Wekerle. Count Julius An.
drassy, Hungarian statesman, has been
appointed to succeed Baron Burian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
BRITISH GAINED At
ALMOST EVERY POINT
In Heavy Fighting Which Took Place
To-day on Battlefront in the Re-
gion of valencennies.

With the Allied Armies in France and
Belgium, Oct. 25, II a. m. tBy the Asso-
ciated Press Heavy fighting was tax.
ing place to-day on the battlefront in
the region Of Valenciennes, especially
south of the town. The British have
gained ground at almost every point
along the front.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
CAPTURED NEARLY 1000.
In Bitter Fighting Against Austrians in
Italy.

Rome, Oct 25.--In bitter fighting yes
terday in the region of Monte Grappa,
the Italians established themselves on
the northern bank Of the 0rnic river.
They captured nearly 5000 prisoners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
A Modest Youth.

"Wbo is the smartest boy in your
class, BobbyY" asked the caller
I'D like to tel you" replied Bobby
modestly, "only papa says mustn't
boast. .%--Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25
RETURNED FROM AMERICA.
Sir Eric Geddes Had Been Here on Ma
val Mission.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 25.-Sir Eric
Geddes, first lord of the British admir-
atty, has arrived safely in London, re-
turning from his special mission to the
United States with members Of the ad-
miralty staff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-25

4 against the Germans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-02
LAMsoN's MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by hanson Bros. Z Co.. 20,
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Masonic Temple; Phone ~.
Chicago. Oct 2.-Corn--Anothe
argument for the speculative method of
handling farm products II being re
corded In the present gradual decline
of corn values, which is stimulated by
indications of peace. Instead of a
sudden decline of large proportions.
which may happen over night In some
commodities, corn Is gradually APP
preaching a pre- -war basis. II should
be remembered that this decline
started on a surplus OF old corn and
that when the break, warranted by the
decline in cash values, might have
been expected to end. 1t was started
again by the change in the fighting
fronts in Europe. 1t Is not, therefore a
question OF the markets not having de-
clined enough, but of eliminating the
imitation of four years Of war.
oats-In general what has been said
Of corn applies to oats. They are OF
course relatively cheaper and should
not decline, as much.
Provisions-H provisions were cheap
they would naturally advance on the
kind OF news we are getting from
abroad. The fact that this news Is
having the opposite of bullish effect
would indicate that the prices are too
high.
Chicago cars-Wheat, lo5; corn, 229:
oats, 90.
Minneapolis-Wheat, 543; corn, 40;
oats, 13l.
Duluth-W'heat, 7o6; oats. II.
Winnipeg-Wheat, go; oats, 81.
Clearances-Wheat, $4,000: corn.
1000; oats, $4,000.
RANGE OF PRICES.
Prev.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-02
PLAN TO CONSTRUCT
454 NEW VESSELS
Shipping Boards New Program Calls
For 100000 Additional Tons Of
Shippins-House Asked for Appro-
priation Of sec, o00, 900.

Washington, Oct. decentralization of
454 vessels. Of 1,So0, 900 dead tons, is
the additional program of the shipping
board disclosed today to the house
shipping board by Chairman Hurley:
in explaining his request for an addi-
tional authorization Of $4S0. 200. 900.
The program contemplates the build
ing Of 200 steel and 254 wooden ships.
Some Of the larger vessels would cost
more than $1,000 900 each, but the
average cost would be about that
amount.
The boards figures include request
for $34.634,Q0 for plant facilities. ma
rine railroads and dry docks.