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New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Rain of Shells
+ ails toHalt
Allies Vesle
Reinforced Americans and
French Drive Forward
and Straighten Line
by The Associated Prcss)

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE NESLE, Aug S.-Under almost
incessant shell fire, the Americans
struggled forward to-day to slightly
better positions north of the Vesle
French divisions to the east and the
west did their part in strengthening
the line.
This day was not marked by organ
lied attacks anywhere along the front,
but was punctuated by sharp minor
engagements in which the American
gunners successfully covered the
operations of the infantry and the en-
gneers. Along the entire front there
was evident determination t. st.u.i-
ize the lines.
To the Americans already north OF
the river there was added consde Bile
strength during the night and carry
morning 'The line tonight is we'll
fixed along the Rouen Rheims road
from near Bazoches, which still is in
the hands of the Germans, to a point
we'll east of Fismes.
The American4 hold Tismes appar-
entity securely, but the village Of North
Fismes proved difficult and at midday
was subjected to a terrific Smelling by
the American artillery with the inten
ton Of making it untenable.
The Germans have had strong ma
chine gun positions in Fiames and to
the north and east. 1t was the oppos
ton offered by them that resulted in
the American determination not to
attempt occupation by the infantry. but
20 destroy the enemy with artillery.
On the hills beyond the line at
almost every available point the Ger
man light artillery has been placed,
while the heavy guns are located be-
yond the Aisne, and guns of medium
calibre are northwest of Perles, com
manding the region about Bazoches.
Since the tight began on the Vesle
these guns have steadily pounded the
American line, but the American ar
tillery has been equally energetic in
replying. Comparatively little dam
age has been done by the German guns,
while the silencing Of enemy gun-fire
from his lighter artillery positions is
an evidence of the accuracy of the
American artillery. and the destruction
of various German machine gun posi-
tons has been abvious.
1t is still generally believed that the
Germans are making nothing more than
pretence Of Folding their line. here.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09

cnt frontal attack would naturally be
followed by an Allied drive to the
north OF Compiegne which. would turn
the Crown Princes position at Chemin
des Danes 1t means Foch will not al,
low the situation to become stabilized; /;
that he seeks the initiative on a wide
front, and that he considers the force
at his present command justiies an
offensive policy. That Foch has this
degree of confidence in his army is
more significant than any territorial
gains he may make in tho present
drive
In England, $50 miles from the bat
tlefront, the dull thunder of the guns
could be heard last night. After a
night of tremendous bombardment
tanks and infantry, assisted by hum
drcds of airplanes, stormed the en-
emy's lines for ten miles between
Morlancourt and Moreuil
Heavy she'll fire had paved the way.
Wire and machine gun nests not de
stroyed by the artillery were hattened
out by the tanks, early reports record
ing an advance of about 1000 yards
Fighting on the Vcsle was over
shadowed by the developments to the
north
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Offensive
Now Revealed
AsFoch's S Plan
Thrust by Haig in Amiens
Sector Explains Events
of Past Week
By Arthur S. Draper
BY Cable to The Tribune }

Copyright 1918. by The Tribune Association)
LONDON, Aug. S.-Thc attack by
the British Fourth and the French
First armies to the cast and south
east Of Amiens explains several
events of the last week. Haig's first
offensive in the present campaign evil
IDENTIFY was anticipated by the enemy
he retired behind the Ancre and Avre,
which gave him stronger defensive
position. Then he hurled in a division
at Morlancourt, with the hope of up
setting Haig's preparations in the
centre.
The present moment and place Sc
lccted by lIaig for his thrust were the
logical result of the Grown Princes
call upon Rupprecht's reserves and the
consequent unsettled state of the Ger
man defence in this section.
The British fourth army, under com
mand Of General Rawlinson, leapcd
into the battle from positions approx
matcly the same as those the British
held when they began the great COM
bincd with the French on July /, 1916.
The French first army, led bv General
five miles west of the line it held two
years ago
Continuous rains for more than a
fortnight have anything but improved
this battlefield, which, under the best
of conditions, is inclined to be marshy.
Since the French assisted the British
in checking the Germans in the great
drive in the last days of March the
Amiens sector has been the livelicst
spot on this particular section of the
line Villers- Brctonneux has been
shelled with tons Of high explosive
and drcnched with fumes from thou
sands Of gas shells. Attack and coun-
ter attack have followed in rapid
sequence
Foch concentrated grent forces
around Amiens, realizing it was a vital
point. The enemy, baked when VIC
tory was almost within Ls grasp,
shclled and bombed sthe city persist
emily.
Anv considerable success in the pres.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Bolsheuiki Driven
Across Duina After
Allies Defeat 5000

LONDON, Aug. 3. After the occu-
ss''on Of Archangel by the Allies the
o'lsheviki withdrew across the River
D''hs' and on August 4 were again
"l'eh out Of their positions there,
"'ehy by shelfirc, according to news
''ee'Yed today The Allies have since
s'1Ned rapidly southwark along the
'a.'"ay toward Voloyda.
8, ne hostile forces so easily overcome
mn. h'cnangel numbering about 5000
~ comprising 800 armed Maximal-
IN IN, sVo Laps, come 900 Germans and s.
w., w. n,orkmen. Large quantities Of rolling
al and stores were captured by the
rss' az veil az t~o heavy batteries.
q, ne ne Iernan forcex north Of the Gulf
1'niand recently have been rein
nhrnn and are estimated to numbc r
fs,n,,p' no&tly inferior troops. These
49, arc being concentrated for an
,ishee against the Murman railways,
,;.Ik ~nIch there has been some skir-
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Rolsheviki Driven Across
the Dvina, Then Forced
to Flee by Shellhre
Germans Mobilize
An Army of $4,000
Berlin Reports Soviet:
Have Declared War on
Britain and France

Allied forces operating from Arch
angel have driven the Bolshevik
contingent of 5000 men south
ward along the Vologda railroad
beyond the Dvina River.
At Isargeurk, five miles south OF
Archangel, the opposing forces,
supported by the Germans, Of
tered some resistance, but were
forced back and retired toward
Bbozerskaka, seventy miles south
Of Archangel TIE H"ffies- capt
urea quantity of German war
matsria}
The Eastern front" is officially re-
established in a British communi-
que on the fighting issued yes
terday.
German forces approximating 50,-
900 men are reported to have
been concentrated north of the
Gulf of Finland for drive up
the Murman railway.
The Bolshevik government is re-
ported to have declared a state of
war exists between Russia and
Great Britain and that the French
and Czecho- -Slovaks are "enemies
Of Russia"
ambassador Francis and other AL
Lied ministers are on their way
back to Archangel from Kanda-
lasAa with tie intention Of pro-
ceeding again to Vologda if the
military situation warrants.
The Government of the North" re-
Gently organized in the Murman
region, has issued proclamation
declaring the rule of the "Soviets,
the traitors and criminals" is
past, and calling upon all Russia
to rally to the "Cause Of Free
DOM"
Washington announces the Inter
Allied military expedition to ST.
IBERIA will consist Of less than 10,-
200 Americans, an equal number
Of japanese, and the rest of the
force, which will not exceed 25,-
200. supplied by British, Italian,
french and Chinese.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark have
appealed to the United States for
aid for famine sufferers IN Fin
land.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Allies Garry Aure Valley Slopes
And Reach the Plateau Beyond
by The Associated Press)

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE. Aug. 8.-The slopes
the Allies
the making further and overcoming
obstacle along the line everywhere
battle was Of
Field supporting operation the
portion only about three miles
the
lIargcour The
The heaviest Moreul
the
which battle proceeding
operations August Grivesn
bridges
of
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
British Mercantile
Tonnage 5000, 900

LONDON, Aug. s. The British
mercantile tonnage at the outbreak
of the war amounted to 1s,5O0O0o
tons gross, and the figure at the
present time is 100000 tons gross.
That statement was made TO-DAY
by Sir Leo G. Chozza Money. Par
linmcntary secretary to the Ministry
Of Shipping, in the House of Com
NOrs.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
foch Rips Picardy Front Open;
DriDes 8 Miles Into 2O-Mize Line:
Takes 1000 Prisoners, 100 GUN
Britain Is Drafting
New Home Rule Bill

LONDON. Aug. s.-Replying
to an inquiry by John Dillon. the
Nationalist leader, concerning the
governments Irish policy, Ed
ward Shortt, Secretary for Ire
land, announced in the House of
Commons to-day that he would be
engaged during the recess in
helping to draft a Home Rule bill
which would be likely to pass the
House.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Gains North of Vesle
Reported by Pershine

WASHINGTON, Aug. g. "North of
the Vcsle there were local combats, re-
sulting in gain Of ground for our
troops says General Pershing's COM
munique covering to-day's operations
made public tonight by the War De-
partment.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
+ oe Admits Foch Is
Crowding Him a Little

LONDON, Aug. S.-Of the attack
IN a0hach the British and French
drore eight miles into the German
salient on the Somme yesterday the
German Var Office says:
In an attack by the English
between the Ancre and the
Avre the enemy has forced his
way into our positions.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Enemy Troops Hurled Back All Along the Line
From Morlancourt, South of Albert, to
Plessier, Between Moreuil
and Montdidier
Franco-British Blow Falls on 18th Armv
Commanded by General Won Hutier
Allies Favored by Hazy Weather, Which Pre-
vents Germans From Seeing Deluge
of Steel and Fire About to
Engulf Them

The greatest hrstday gains developed offensive
on the West front since trench warfare began
French and British yesterday before Amiens Pcardy
Field Marshal Hag announced last night that the Allies
had advanced to great depth the whole of the
front from Morlancourt south of Albert Pesser Rozanve
between Moreu and Montdider reaching the
village of Framervlle, 8a4 miles beyond the old line.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Bonar the House of
Commons last night that prisoners guns had been
taken o'clock yesterday afternoon attack was
still progressing.
Drive Complete Surprise
The drive complete surprise the enemy The
troops had been concentrated in the night At
Henry Rawnsons Fourth Army the top with only
three minutes artillery preparation
AS the British charged the French First Army on their
bardent lasting foryve minutes Then the French also ad
vanced to the attack
A tremendous number of tanks including many of the
speedy Whppets did great execution among British
cavalry and motor machine batteries thrown n
The cavalry gaoped through the tanks enemy
ured villages and many prisoners
The Allies favored by hazy weather. preventing the
Germans from seeing the deuge about to enguf them No
airpanes appeared the field hours
Blow Falls on Won Hutier
The weight of the blow fell the Army led
by the celebrated General Huer 1t gave rapidly
At early hour all the first objecves reached
the Allies again plunged forward the advance
tlnued throughout the day. Only about Moancour the
north end of the lne the enemys effective
In the afternoon the enemy divisions con-
fusion The Allied troops in the first line hurried
ons for flight the horizon Enemy driven
off at full speed.
When nghtfal great wedge had been driven into
he lines This seriously threatens positions
north and south of it. The enemy either check Fos
retire wide 'front.' perhaps back the Hnden
burg line from which he started with such high hopes
March FL
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Less Than 10000
American Troops
To Go to Russia

"a, ""esl Dsspnfch 10 Jhc Tr,buney
ls S+,AlshINcyoH, "a Aug. 3. Less than
ss,os. ss5~ american troops, with an equal
he .s ,.a u Japanesc soldiers, will form
'.'.s--' -'~'u PORTIONS of the intcr-Aliicd
continued an 11uge three
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
shelling Of Paris Continues

PARIS. Aug. &. There was n fur.
iher bcnbardment Of the Puria region
~ the German long -s&ags cannon to.
day
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Haig's Blow on Somme
Finds Crack Divisions
Wholly Unprepared
British Losses Are
Extremely Small
One English Corps Casual
ties in Two Hours Only
Seventeen Men
(by The Associated Press

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, Aug. 8 (4:3O p. m. .).-Fightns
their way through the Germans at dawn
on a front of over fifteen miles astride
the River Somme, British and French
troops this afternoon had reached
points from FIVE to six miles inside
lines which this morning belonged to
the enemy.
he Prussians and Bavarians fed be-
fore the advancing infantry and tanks
leaving many of their guns behind
them.
Large numbers of prisoners have
heen taken both by the British and
French, and heavy casualties undoubt-
edly have been inflicted on the enemy
Thus far everything has been ac-
complished with excessively small
losses to the Allies.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
w WEATHER

Local rains and thunder showers and
not so warm to-day; tomorrow fair,
with moderate Temperature;
light west winds
Full Report on Page
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Foes Losses Heavy

Of one entire British corps, for in
stance, two hours after the attack be
of the ranks were reported as casual
ties.
The artillery has followed up t.;
storm troops closely, and now is hurl
ing shells down upon the enemy forces
which, taken by surprise and hercel!
attacked, must be in more or les:
crippled condition.. 1t is believed tina
reinforcements are on the way to hell
them.
What tomorrow holds for the enem,
cannot be forecast, but the outlook i:
not promising one under presen
CorIitinpo
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
French Take Moreuil

Moreuil and the country front ad
joining Vilers-aux-E -Erabes have been
taken by the French, while the British
have captured the Dodo and Hamel
woods and Marcel Cave after hard
fighting and pushed considerable dis
tance beyond.
Especially hard fighting was expert
cnced and still is in progress on the
left flank of the front in the ncighbor-
hood of Morlancourt. The weather
helped in the advance.
North of the attacked zone, the bar
rage began at o'clock this morning
and lasted four minutes. Tanks then
rolled forward and with them the in
fantry swarmed toward the enemy
lines. These lines were reached and
Dassed as mist started to roll in
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Tank Chases a General

Where the tanks and tine armored
car batteries pressed far forward in
the rolling country there was much
agitation among the enemy A report
came back that British tank, prob
ably one of the fast little whippets,
had been seen chasing frightened
German general up tie road But the
enemy general was not alone in the
direction in which he was going. OBJ
servers reported considerable columns
If enemy transport going eastward in
a hurry during the middle Of the day.
Further south the tanks likewise did
excellent work They also have been
taken across the river Luce, under the
cover Of night, end thcy did valuable
work i, assisting at the capture Of
New-York tribune., 1918-08-09
Little Enemy Shellhre

All along the line, except possibly
northward on the left flank, very little
enemy Smelling was experienced after
the attack got we'll under way.
Nearly all the country already has
been fought over, and that now in front
of the Allied forces is low and rolling,
and especially adapted to open warfare.
One new German division, which had
just arrived in the line before the at
tack was launched, was told to expect
local attacks. Prisoners taken from
this division said they had heard moth
ing of n general attack being contem-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01
TALK OFTHE TOWN
Red sole rubbers at Shea's.

See those new sweaters at Abbott's.
Don't fail to listen to Hon. Frank
Plumley in the Barre opera house next
Sunday evening at o'clock adv.
Rev. Father NJ. S. ODonnell who has
been assisting in special services at st.
Monicas church, returned yesterday to
his home in Randolph.
For lack of coal: Churches closed
schools jeopardized, children cold, manu-
facturers curtaied. For lack of grain:
Households pinehed allies on short ra-
tions, armies endangered. Breweries
still run. One pound of coal for every
pint of beer made. Breweries are now
destroying only 100000 loaves of bread
per day. Moral; Vote No this year.--ad.
Rabbit hunting, diversion in which
an ever increasing number of Barre hunt
ers have followed in the past few months,
came to an end yesterday, and for the
next six weeks the sportsman who chases
cotton tails in winter and speckled
trout in warmer seasons must be content
to hunt the fox and raccoon. The rabbit
season has been unusually productive of
good sport, according to the hunters, and
not in many years have so many rabbit
dogs been loose. Undoubtedly the rather
prohibtive cost of meat has stimulated
interest in rabbit hunting, and many
arder has been well supplied with rabbit
meat ever since the season opened last |
September
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01

Der just how or where it happened, but
It is thought it was near her home, as
she was able to get TO the house with
out aid. She is now feeling much better.
Henry Poole has received letter from
James r. b. Mcmillan, stating that he
was conyalescing from his recent serious
illness at Globe, Ariz., and now was able
TO sit up a part of the time
Now that the last mail of the day is
received about 4 p M, it does not seem
necessary that the office be kept open
so late, and until further notice it win
close a. on the nights that the stores
close at six, and at eight on other nights.
Mrs. J. J. Kanaly of Montpelier was
j ntown the 9th, accompanied by her
daughter, Margaret, now at home for
week from the state normal school at
Fitchburg, Mass.
Did somebody forget in making up the
warning for town meeting that there is
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01

a balance of over $500 remaining in the
special school fund that cannot be used
for any other purpose without the au-
thority of the town.
The Agenda class of the NJ. E. Sum
day school will meet with Mrs. Harry
NJ. Lasell next Monday night, March 4,
instead of the following week.
Methodist Church--Divine worship
next Lords day. Morning service begins
at l0;45 Sunday school at noon. Union
evening service at 1880 Epworth league
ON Tuesday evening; leader, Horace La
sell. Prayer meeting on Thursday even
ing at the home of Mrs. o. b. Wood.
Congregational Chmeh-Morning wor-
ship at l0:45; sermon subject, ''We
Know" Sunday school at noon. Union
evening service at 1880 in M. Z. church.
c. f. meeting Tuesday evening at 1880:
topic, christian Duty and Privilege of
Prayer"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01
W4SHTNGTON

The board of civil authority will meet
in the town clerks Office Saturday even
ing at 1880 o'clock fJr the purpose of
registering all eligible women who de-
sire to vote at the regular town meeting
Those who cannot be present at this
time, their names will be voted on and
they will take the oath on the morning
of the annual town meeting Tuesday.
Selectmen OF Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01
cObble Hill Grange Program.

The regular meeting Of Cobble Hin
grange will be held Tuesday evening.
March ;. The program viii BE- as fol-
lows: Song. Grange Melodies No IS:
questions answered. four sisters: Two
Views Of Life in Florida: piano sole.
Elvs Bradbury: four minute talk. r r.
Perry song. ~Old Glory" grange. salute
10 the flag. The first and second degrees
VIII BE- worked. Members please remem-
ber that grange viii open promptly At >
O'Clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01
Who Will Claim Them?

Letters remaining uncalled for at the
Barre postoffice for the week ending Feb
2S were:
Men-Joseph Boissonneault, Domenica
Nigel Coba.
Women-Della Barney, Mrs. Chas.
Barr, Miss Julia Cooley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01

Reception to Lieutenant A. A. Cross a
Very Enjoyable Affair.

very pleasant social event was the
reception given in Lynde hall last Tues
day evening to Lieut.. A. A. Cross, NJ
d. on the eve of his departure for Fort
0glethorpe, Ga. The affair was decidedly
impromptu. arrangements being made in
a very short space of time. A brief pro-
gram was given. Winfred A. Cram act
ing as master of ceremonies. Vocal and
instrumental music was a feature of the
evening. several local musicians contrib.
nting their efforts to give this added
pleasure. DR.. Cannon of Burlington, a
cl1ssmate of DIR, Cross, was present and
in the course of his "reminiscences Of
college life at L. V. NJ. stated that the
class in which they were graduated num-
bered AZ, and of these two were deceased
and 50 were now in the service of the
United States. Other speakers were Rev.
John Irons, Rev. G. w. Keeling and Q.
w. Martin. Light refreshments were
served and a very pleasant evening was
spent. Dr. Cross came to this town three
years ago, and in this brief time has made
many friends, both professionally and
socially. He took the night train on
Wednesday for his destination, where he
was to report on Saturday.
While returning home from call on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01
TALK OFTHE TOWN
Sec Abbott's line Of house dresse.

See Abbott's line of house dresse.
Elliott j. Pirie, a sailor attached to
the L. S. $. Rhode Island, who has been
passing a weeks furlough with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs James G. Pirie of
Graniteville, left to-day for an Atlantic
port to rejoin his shipmates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-03-01

While returning home from call on a
neighbor last week, Mrs. 7, ID. Poland
fell and cut cash in her forehead, which
required surgical treatment. She was
da7ed by the fall and does not remem-
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1918-08-16
For Prosecuting Attorney

E. M. Griffith, our present Prose
cutting Attorney, is q candidate for
reelection, and the nomination on the
Democratic ticket for said Office at
the primaries on Sept 3. Mr.. Crit
fith's record as a successful and fear
less prosecutor is we'll known. Through
experience and good judgment he has
saved the taxpayers many thousands
Of dollars. Criminal cases are very
expensive, and unless prosecutor has
experience and exercises good judg-
ment in allowing criminal actions to
be brought, he might cause great ex-
pense to be incurred without securing
satisfactory results or convictions.
The taxpayers who have to bear the
burden of expense in criminal cases
will probably think twice before max
ing change.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1918-08-16
Col. zuVer Not to Mob
oIize for Awhile Yet

Col. Isaiah Ezekiel Zuver of
Grangeville, the worlds most Gel
ebrated and notorious auctioneer,
asks the Chronicle to set him
right before the world as to the
report that he is called in the
next army draft. Like the story
of the old maid who dreamed she
was married, the Colonel says
there's nothing in it."
He says, however that when
the time comes for him to 20, it
will not be necessary to hog-tie
him and drag him in, but that he
will clear for action and gladly do
his part in purifying the world
from the Hun pestilence. The
Colonel adds, when l do mob
olize and tear into the enemy,
people in France will wonder why
they never see the sun anymore.
The reason will be that I'll have
the atmosphere so full of Germans
that the sun will never have much
of a chance to get a look-in. In
fact l feel satisfied that the allies
look upon me as the necessary re-
serve force to put in the knock
out blow when the proper time
comes"