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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
GOT DOZEN GERMAN PLANES.
French Also Set on Fire Sixteen Captive
Balloons.

Paris, Monday, Sept l6.- In aerial
fighting Sunday, French aviators de-
stroyed twelve German airplanes and set
on fire sixteen captive balloons, saws
to-night's war office statement on avia-
tion activities. Sunday night, bombing
squadrons dropped 46 tons of bombs on
military targets behind the German lines
from Laon to Metz. The text follows:
"On September Is, our aviators were
extremely active and obtained notice
able results. We set on fire sixteen cap
tive balloons. Numerous aerial combats
were engaged in, in the course of which
we destroyed twelve German machines.
Our aviators carried out bombardments
on the night of September 1916 against
the communication lines, stations and
cantonments behind the enemy front.
The stations at Laon, Amagne, Marie,
Longuyon, Dommary- Baroneourt and
Contains were showered heavily with
projectiles, Large fires and explosions
were observed, especially at Marie and
Longuyon. A total Of 46 tons of bombs
were dropped"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
To Consider Peace on Any
Terms Other Than Pre-
sented by Him
AMERICAN TERMS
ALREADY STATED
One of Shortest Diplomatic
Notes Ever Delivered
by United States

Washington, D. O., Sept. H. The an,
swer of the United States TO the peace
proposed advance by Austria Hungary
an unconditional rejection-was before
the world to-day. The reply issued by
Secretary Lansing last night upon au.
thorization Of President Wilson almost
Immediately upon delivery Of the Aus.
trian communication by the Swedish
minister speaks for all the nations ar.
rayed against the central powers in the
belief Of officials to-day.
The text Of the answer constitutes one
of the shortest important notes record.
ed in American diplomatic history. Aft.
er stating that "The United States feels
that there is only one reply which it can
make to the suggestion Of the imperial
Austro- Hungarian government President
Wilson set forth the position Of the
United States government in a single
sentence, as follows
1T has repeatedly and with entire
candor stated the terms upon which
the United States would consider peace
and can and win entertain no proposal
for conference upon a matter concern
ing which il has made its position and
purpose 50 plain"
With first of the expected new series
Of peace bids of the central powers hav-
ing met fiat rejection, speculation
turned to-day TO the course Of action to
be followed by officials in Germany and
Austria Hungary. II was believed in
some circles that these officials again
would attempt to place the entire blame
for the continuation Of the war upon the
allies aud the United States.
In the opinion Of other officials ii was
believed Austria was prepared to take
the next stepa withdrawal from her
alliance with Germany, Turkey and Bull
garia and complete acceptance Of the
terms laid down BY President Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
MANY COAL MINERS
RESUMED WORK
But Already 10000 Tons Of Anthracite
Have Been Lost--Shamokin Men
Continued TO Hold Out
To-day.

Reading, Pa, Sept lT.--All of the
Reading Coal & Iron company's collieries
except those in the Shsmokin region, re-
sumed work this morning, having needed
the request Of Fuel Administrator Gar.
field, An effort was made last night to
persuade the Shamokin men to 90 back
to the mines but the collieries are all idle
this morning.
An official of the coal and iron com
pany stated this morning that ii is ex-
peeted that the men throughout the low.
er region win be at work on Wednesday.
The mines south of Broad mountain are
IN full operation, none of the men having
quit work
In the Shamokin district it is estimat
ed that fully 10000 men and boys are
idle, Notwithstanding the fact that the
leaders Of the United Mine Workers used
every effort to induce them to return to
the mines.
Because the mines in the Shamokin
district are closed and those in the Ma
honey valley were partly so on Monday.
it is estimated that 10000 tons Of an.
thracite was lost to the markets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
GERMANS BURNING TOWNS BEFORE
ADVANCE OF AMERICANS IN VALLEY
OF MOSELLE RIVER SOUTH OF METZ
CANNOT RESTORE
GERMAN COLONIES
Foreign Secretary Balfour Also Declares
the Allies Cannot Give Back to Ger
many Her Naval Bases in Va
rious Parts of the World.

London, Sept l6.--In his address TO.
day, voicing his personal view that such
a conference as Austria Hungary sug.
gested in its peace note would be useless
Foreign Secretary Balfour expressed his
opposition to the return to Germany OF
her naval bases in various parts of the
world
THE text of this. portion of Mr.. Bal
four's speech, received to-day, shows that
the foreign secretary went somewhat
further in his discussion of the subject
of Germany's colonies than the first re-
ports of the address Indicated.
Germany" said Mr.. BaIfour, "is 60
ing to insist upon the return Of her col
onies. Here again is point upon which
there can be no misunderstanding. Ger
many stands on one side and we on the
other. | say it is impossible to conceive
that any conversations can bridge over a
difference so deep, or to restore to the
power of Germany those unhappy popu-
lations she misused, or give back to Ger
many control over those naval bases
which can give her control Of the means
of communication not only between the
British empire, but between the civilized
nations of the world"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
FRANCO-SERB ADVANCE
COVERS FIVE MILES
Allies in Macedonia Have Occupied an
Important Series of Ridges Held
BY the Germans.

London, Sept. l7.Serbian and French
troops continue the offensive in Mace
donia and have progressed more than five
miles, according to Serbian official
statement received here. The advancing
allies have occupied an important series
of ridges.
The allied troops have captured more
than three thousand prisoners and "a
guns, Their casualties have been slight.
The allies are moving on a front of
more than twelve miles and have taken
the village Of Gradeshnitsa, 20 miles ca st
Of Monastir. A Jugoslav division ia fight.
ing with the Serbs and French and has
reached Koziak, the most important po-
sition in the region of the offensive
The statement, dated Monday, reads:
Our offensive continues with complete
success, The front pierced has been
widened to include the remainder Of the
village Of Gradeshnitsa and extends over
a front of more than 30 llometers.
The whole of the ridge Of Sokol is in
our hands, as well as the ridges of Trua-
viska, and Brandasta. We have advanced
more than eight kilometers.
'Up to the present the French and
Serbian troops have taken more than
5000 prisoners and more than "A guns
Our casualties have been quite small
A Jugoslav division has reached Ko-
ziay (5,OS5 feet to the northeast Of So.
kol), the most important position in this
region Our advance continues"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
AZ the Associated Press. J

From Ypres to Rheims the British and
French are carrying out local engage
ments with success Between Lens and
Ypres the British have pushed forward
slightly, while northwest of st. Quentin
they are pressing toward LeVerguier,
which is on high ground and offers a
good starting point for Ranking move
ment north of st. Quentin. Aerial activ-
ity in the region from Laon to Metz CON
tinues intense and possibly may be the
.forerunner of large infantry opera
tions on this front. French aviators have
accounted for l6 captive balloons and l2
enemy airships, while allied bombing
squadrons have been drenching enemy
railway functions and other targets eff.
fectively.
German artillery fire against the new
American front southwest of Metz is
very strong. The belief that the enemy
is digging in in the Hindenburg line is
strengthened by the fact that his heavy
artillery bombardment has not been fol-
lowed by infantry attacks. This also is
borne out by the report that the Ger
mans are burning towns between Metz
and the American front.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
GODDARD OPENS
FOR 50TH YEAR
About ESQ Students Are Reported to Be
Enrolled-Registration Of Boys Sur
prisingly Large.

The old bell in the south tower at God
dsrd seminary changed out its fftieth
salutatory this morning as students from
several states and Canada foeked
/ through the doors of the school to take
up their studies. With the completion of
the new school year, the seminary,
founded long ago as the Green Mountain
institute, viii have reached its fiftieth
milestone and rather elaborate prepara-
tions are already tentatively planned for
the half century commencement For
the present, however, teachers, trustees
and students are bending their efforts to-
ward making the year successful one,
and not much active celebrating will
take place until after midyears.
This afternoon it was said that up
ward of 250 students had been enrolled,
an aggregate rather higher than the
average if not the biggest in the history
of the school Not all of the students
had arrived, but by tomorrow classes
will have been resumed and the regular
work of the school gotten under way.
Principal O X. Hollister stated that the
surprising feature of this years enroll
ment is the registration of boys. Latter
~ it was feared that the new selectiye
service rule requiring boys from Is to 2l
might affect the attendance, but there
are as many boys as ever on the registry,
although their average age undoubtedly
is lower than in former years.
There are only three new teachers in
the faculty. Miss Beatrice Bosworth OF
Medford, Mass, graduate OF Medford
high school and Burdett Business college,
is assisting in the commercial branches.
Miss Louise Buzzell of Houlton. Me,
Colby college graduate, is to teach French
and Spanish, while Warren Joseph Sweat
Of Dorchester. Mass, a graduate Of Bos
ton college, is to teach science and act as
coach of the athletic teams. Mr., Sweat
recently completed the summer educa-
tional course at Harvard. He is a well
known intercollegiate athlete and is ex-
pected to prove capable successor to
Charlie Hoernle and Edward McGinnis,
now with the colors.
To-day much of the time was given
over to a faculty meeting and the assign
ment of classes. The largest commercial
class in years has been enrolled and in
this connection it is stated that there is
an opportunity for married young wom-
en- whose husbands are in the service to
enroll and qualify by next June for gov
ernment work. There is some doubt as
to whether night sessions will be held
this year, as the work of the faculty has
multiplied so rapidly with increasing en-
rollments Beginning this year, pupils
who. elect instrumental music are given
credit for one subject. A standardized
musical course and the opportunity of
fered day students to qualify for govern
ment work during the school year are
the outstanding features Of the curricu
lum.
Athletics will receive early attention,
although the teams, by reason of the fact
that most Of the Older boys are not re-
turning, are without captains and man
ayers. Football practice will be gotten
under way at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
SLIGHT GAIN
T+CLEMENT
Fe ~ IN Official Canvass of
50 Votes in Prima-
ries
MAYO, DEMOCRAT,
GOT 2,486 VOTES
Washington County Votes
Were Also Canvassed
To-day

The official canvass to-day of the votes
cast in the Vermont primaries on Sept
10 showed that Perciyal w Clement of
Rutland, the successful Republican can
didate for governor, had about 100 more
votes than were credited to him in the
unofficial compilation He received H.
O60 votes, against ll,4O3 for Charles H.
Darling Of Burlington and 0,l22 for
Frank Il. Howe of Bennington. Dr. w.
B. Mayo of Mortified the Democratic
nominee, received 2,4S6 votes.
The votes were canvassed at Mont
pelier by Judge Zed S. Stanton, Secre-
tary of State Frederick G. Fleetwood and
P. H. Pollard of the Democratic state
committee. NJ. g. Dewey, representing
j. r. Searles of the Republican state
committee, canvassed the votes later in
the day. The official figures are:
Republican.
Governor: P. w. Clement, 1900; G. H.
Darling, ll,403; +. e. Howe, 9,l22.
Lieutenant governor: Mason s. Stone,
25.4sl.
Secretary of state: Harry Black, 49,
269; Walter Farnsworth, 9,266.
State Treasurer: w. F. Scott, 24,359.
Attorney general: Frank Archibald,
1859; Elmer johnson, 1854.
Auditor: Benjamin Gates, 24,s37.
Congressman: Frank Greene, l6,S04.
Congressman: Porter H. Dale, 1920
Democratic.
Governor: w. B. Mayo, 2,4s6.
Lieutenant governor: Henry Brislin,
1895.
Secretary of state: Thomas B. Wright,
2,35l.
State treasurer; o. f. Luce, 1880
Attorney general Harry c. Shurtleff,
2,2s9.
Auditor; j. G. Derrick, 1854
Congressman: John Higgins, 1888.
Congressman: J. B. Reardon, 2,75l.
L. G. Moody canvassed the county vote
to day and declared the following NOM
mated;
Republican.
Senators; F G. Rowland, Henry Hill,
Jacob w. Bates.
Assistant Judges: C. H. Dale, c. H.
Dana.
Sheriff; F. H. Tracy.
States attorney. e. r. Davis.
Judge of probate: Frank J. Martin.
High bailiff: George w. Bulkeley.
Democratic.
Senators: T. 4. Callahan, A. W. Hew-
lit.
Assistant judges G. L. Pray, G. c.
Robinson
Sheriff: Dennis Donahue.
States attorney; H. G. Shurtleff.
Judge of probate: f. j. Martin
High bailiff: r. H. Standish.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
AMERICAN CASUALTIES SLIGHT.
The Wounded Are for Most Part Only
Slightly Injured.

London, Sept. l6.-Newton D. Baker,
American secretary Of war, received the
American correspondents this afternoon.
He said he would 60 to France for few
days, but would return to London in
about week to confer with British au-
thorities.
Mr.. Baker was enthusiastic in his
praise of the American troops in France.
He described how he saw part of the
fighting at st. Mihiel from hill and told
of the terrific barrage fire, the wonderful
dash of the American soldiers and their
management of the German prisoners
coming in.
"The spirit and smiles of the Amer
leans, even among the wounded" he said,
is most inspiring Our casualties were
remarkably light, being for the most
part minor wounds"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
SENATOR LODGE
COMMENDS WILSON
Says Presidents Prompt and Curt Re-
fusal Was Right and Wise and
viii Receive Universal
Approval

Washington, D. G., Sept. l7.-Unquah-
fed endorsement of President Wilson's
rejection of Austria's proposal for secret
and non binding peace discussions was
given in the Senate to-day by Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts,, Republican floor
leader and ranking minority member of
the foreign relations committee.
Senator Lodge said the presidents
prompt and curt refusal was right and
wise, and that he was sure it would re-
ceive universal approval
Americas position is becoming so
plain, the senator declared, that even the
central powers win soon begin to under
stand it. Germany,having brought un-
numbered woes upon an innocent world
and appealed to the lust Of conquest,
he concluded, "She shall not now resort
to talk and bargain for decision. We
mean to put her in physical bonds"
He said he believed the presidents ac-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
SEVERAL DECISIONS
IN COUNTY COURT
September Term Opened To-day with
Court Cases Occupying Attention
at First.

Washington county court opened at
Montpelier this morning with Judge Y. S.
Stanton presiding and many attorneys
present. G. L. Hunt and f. l.. Laird ha@
considerable argument as to whether tlfS
cases of Gladys and Cornelius Lawrence
and c. Def, Bancroft, jr., vs.. East Mont
pelier should be tried. Mr.. Hunt claimed
they should because Sergeant Bancroft is
soon to go to France in service. Mr..
Laird objected because he claimed the
plaintiffs attorneys had advised him to
the contrary. Mr., Hunt showed corre-
spondence supporting his claim. The
court agreed with Mr.. Hunts attitude on
the ground that men in service should be
given every consideration. There are
three suits to recover damages occurring
in an automobile accident in East Mont
pelier over year ago. They will be
tried together next week
The case of Maude Z. Simpson VS.. Cen
trail Vermont railway will probably fol-
low that one.
The first trial is that Of contested di-
vorce case of Byron Crawford VS.. Pucia
Crawford and Pucia Crawford vs. Byron
Crawford, which was commenced this
hltGi UONils
This is the first time that the trial of
court cases preceded jury cases, These
cases are continued: Carrie Albin VS..
Raymond Cutting and Harvey VS.. Ver-
mont Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
In the case regarding the estate of
Mary B. Edward, Judgment of the pro-
bate court is affirmed. The will was
proved in court this morning
The case of Moses Goslant VS.. Asa
Tyrell win await decision Of com
panion case in supreme court The cases
of Clinton Millar VS. A. A. Bianchi and
Bianchi vs. Millar win be tried together.
The case of W. @. Hall vs.. f. G. Darling
has been settled out of court
Town vs. Sayery will not be heard if
an affidavit is furnished showing Mr.
Town to be in military service. In the
case of S. Massucco VS. Angelo Comolli, a
defsulted judgment was asked by Their
iault & Hunt The defendant has no ap-
pearance Of attorneys in court.
Judgment was affirmed in the case of
A. w. Clark vs. J. Burton Pike, ct al.
The case of Mabel Bartlett VS. j. Burton
Pike was entered settled and discontin-
ued. In the case of Selma Bianchi VS..
estate of Clementina Bianchi, 7. H. Cave,
jr, administrator, the appeal from the
commissioners has been withdrawn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
WHOLE WESTERN FRONT
MAY SOON FLAME FORTH
British and French, as Well as the
Americans, Are Maintaining Sharp
Pressure From Ypres to
the Vosges

American Army Headquarters in Lorraine Monday Sept 16
euter Evidence accumuIang that the enemy intends with
drawing behind the Hndenbug line in Lorraine If he is pressed
any further He is burning towns along the Mosele.
Prisoners taken report that the entire artillery of the 31 Ger
division captured the American operation this front
The to the brunt of the attack the
unge the salient of St Mhe appears the 35h Aus
trian division maintain holding action until all
the German troops withdrawn In consequence of this it su
fered very heavy losses, especially in prisoners
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
SEVEN BILLIONS
MORE SOUGHT
BY the War Department to
Garry on American Mil
itary Program
IN ADDITION TO
PREVIOUS ESTIMATE
Senate Military Committee
Favors an Aeronautics
Cabinet Portfolio

Washington, d. O., Sept. l7.--Congress
was asked by the war department to-day
to provide s7,347 100000 in addition to
previous estimates for carrying out the
enlarged American military program for
the coming year.
The Senate military committee to-day,
by vote Of II TO 2, ordered favorably
reported the bill introduced by Senator
New of Indiana, providing for the estab.
lishment of department of aeronauties
with a cabinet officer at its head
Provision Of the war revenue bill levy
ing federal income taxes on future issues
of state, county and municipal bonds
was approved to-day by the House, mo.
tion for their elimination being defeated,
1872 to 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
DEMOCRATS CONFERRED,
Gathering Included Dr. Mayo, Candidate
for Governor.

P. H. Pollard and Charles Cook of Cav
endish, Dr. W B. Mayo OF Mortified,
Michael Cannon Of Mortified and H. c.
Shurtlef and b. r. Bailey Of Montpelier,
with others, conferred at the Pavilion in
Montpelier last evening relative to diff
ferent matters in which the Democratic
leaders are interested. 1t was rumored
Sunday that statement was to be made
by Dr. Mayo Of his platform, but this
was not announced after the conference
took place. Mr. Pollard came to assist in
canvassing the votes for state officers
which afforded chance for a conference.
1t is expected that the state convention
of the patty will be called in few days,
the date and place to be decided upon
after the canvass of votes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
FOUND IN island
SIZE OF IRELAND
NTHE FAR NORTH
Stefansson Raised the British Flag Over
Land on June 1e, 1ols-Ex-
plorer Arrives at Van
coliyer

Vancouver, B, c., Sept l7-one Of the
islands which vilhjalmar stefansson
found in the Arctic region Is about the
size Of Ireland, the explorer said to-day.
The British flag was raised June 10,
1916, on this land, which is in what for
merly was called the Gustav Adolph sea.
stefansson arrived last night from the
north and to-day continued his journey
to Victoria, where he will make report
to the Candian government on his ex-
perience in the Arctic for period Of five
and one-half years.
Storker Storkersen, Stefansson's lieu.
tenant, and four men now are carrying
out their chiefs plans in the far north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
NO RELATIVES IN AMERICA.
Joseph Sartori Died To-day After Three
Months Illness.

Joseph Sartori, granitecutter, passed
away at his home on the Merchant street
extension this afternoon, the end follow.
ing an illness Of three months. Death
was due to cancerous growth. Mr.
Sartori is without relatives In America.
but friends have taken charge Of the
body and will see that it is properly
buried. The deceased, native of Italy,
was As years old, and prior to his last
illness was a skilled granitecutterI His
wife and children live in Italy. AT the
time Of his death he was member Of
the Barre branch of the granitecutters'
union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Primary Expenses of Candidates in Sew
eral States.

Washington, d. G., Sept. Primary
campaign expenditures of candidates for
Congress in New York, Illinois. Ohio.
Michigan, West Virginia and several 9th
er states are under investigation by the
department of justice to ascertain wheth-
er there were violations of the federal
statutes limiting election expenditures.
Both Republican and Democratic can
didates are understood to be among those
whose accounts are to be inquired into.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
SPECIAL APPEAL TO POPE
Was Made by Baron Burian in Favor of
Peace.

Amsterdam, Sept IL. - Baron Burfan,
the Austro Hungarian foreign minister,
on Sept. IA, according to a Vienna dis.
patch, sent note to the apostolic nuncio
at Vienna, Monsignor di Bonzo, saying
his government had decided to propose
a peace conference and urging the vati-
can to support IT, The note follows:
after four years Of unheard of strug-
gle and gigantic sacrifice, the battle
which has been devastating Euorpe has
not been able to bring about decision.
Animated by spirit of reconciliation,
which already has been expressed in its
note Of Dec. IL, 1915, the Austro- Hunga
rian government has decided to approach
all belligerent states and invite them to
a peace which will be honorable for all
parties by a confidential and unbnding
exchange of thoughts.
Full of gratitude the Austro Hunga
rian government hereby remembers that
touching appeal which his holiness the
pope, sent to all belligerents last year,
with the exhortation that they seek an
understanding and live again in broth
erly concord. Firmly convinced that the
holy father to-day also longs that suf
fering mankind soon win again enjoy
the blessings Of peace, we confidently
hope he viii sympathize with our note
and support it with the moral influence
which is recognized all over the world.
Animated by this thought, request
your excelleucy to submit the enclosed
text of the note to his holiness"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-17
ALLIES YIN VICTORY
AGAINST BOLSHEVIKI
Latter Are Said to Have Fled from Bat
tie on Archangel Front-Some Boil
shevik Officers Deserted
IN nrif,rL
to British.

Petrograd, Saturday, Sept. IA (via Am
sterdam, Sept. American, British
and French detachments are reported by
the Pravda to have met the bolshevik
forces in battle on the Archangel front.
The bolshevik troops. after an initial
success, were repulsed by British rein
forcements and fled in panic.
A number of the bolshevik officers, the
newspaper says, deserted to the British,