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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
SENATOR'S DISCUSS
PEACE PROPOSAL
Poindexter Declared Proposal for Armis-
tice "Most Insidious
Danger"

Washington, d. c., Oct. 7-Discussion
of Germany's peace offer began in the
Senate soon after to-day's session con.
vened. Senator Poindexter of Washing.
ton, Republican, declared the proposal for
an armistice "most insidious danger"
When Senator Poindexter declared an
armistice would mean the end of all mill
tary action and, ii accompanied only bv
enemy evacuation of Belgium and France.
would be victory for Germany, Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska, chairman of the
foreign relations committee, earnestly
pointed ont that the German offer also
provides for acceptance of the Ia terms
laid down by the president in his address
of Jan s.
Acceptance Of Germany's offer only
upon evacuation of Belgium and France.
Senator Hitchcock said, would be pre-
posterous, but he declared restoration Of
Alsace-Lorraine to France, as well as rep.
aration for Belgium and France, are
among the presidents terms, which Ger
many proposes to accL lt
Senator Poindexter said the Senate
foreign relations committee should seek
consultation on any negotiations entered
into by the government and the country
should be warned against the nsidious-
ness of published suggestions that an ar
mistice should be agreed to upon with.
drawal Of Germany from occupied terri
tory,
Senator McCumber Of North Dakota
that he had proposed reso-
luton designed to insure preservation of
the functions of the Senate
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
PRIVATE william J. MCDONALD.
Employe in Times Office Passed Away at
Camp Colt.

Private William j. Mcdonald, until re-
Gently compositor in The Times office,
died at 9:28 o'clock Friday night in Camp
Colt, Gettysburg, Pa, according to word
received by his parents, Mr., and Mrs.
James Mcdonald of 67 John street. Death
followed an attack of lobar pneumonia.
The deceased was born in Barre Dec Ia,
1889, and after attending the public
schools he began his apprenticeship in the
composing room of The Times. Besides
his father and mother, he leaves three
brothers, Thomas Mcdonald of Nashua
n. H., Robert Mcdonald of Camp Hola-
bird, Nd, George Mcdonald, and sister,
Miss Nellie Mcdonald. The body will ar
rive in this city late tonight, it is ex-
pected, and funeral arrangements are to
be made later.
The young man self -inducted in the
mechanics contingent July IS, and after
training in Burlington left Sept. u for
Camp Colt. He was a member of the
First Presbyterian church and also be-
longed to Clan Gordon, No. l2, and the
local branch of the international Typo
graphical union. BY his co-workeFs in
The Times Office he was highly esteemed,
and his unexpected demise is deeply
mourned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
LAON BURNING AS ALLIES CLOSE IN:
kAISER'S PEACE OFFER CONSIDERED
BIG APPROPRIATION
Set Aside for Red Cross Work in the
British isles.

Washington, d. c., Oct. NEARLY nine
million dollars has been appropriated by
the American Red Cross for war work in
the British isles for the period from last
October to the end of this year. This was
disclosed to-day by the wac councils lat
est report on the disposition of the war
fund.
Brigading of American troops with the
British resulted in an enormous increase
in the number of American troops on
British soil, necessitating the creation of
new camps and the opening of additional
hospitals
Provision has been made for extending
prompt relief in the event of the torpedo
ing of transports carrying American
troops to England The Red Cross has
established stations along the Irish coast
with stocks Of clothing and first aid out
hts sufficient to care for 5000 ship
wrecked Americans in the shortest posi-
Bile time. Contributions made to the Brit
ism Red Cross and the British ambulance
had reached total of more
than S2,l00,0o0 by the end of last June.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
AMERICANS
FORGE AHEAD
Captured Terrain Between
The Meuse and Bois
Des Agons a.
REPORTS PERSHING
TO WASHINGTON
Advance Was Made in Spite
of Heavy Rests
tence.

Washington, d. c., Oct !. Slight ad-
vances yesterday by the American forces
between the Mellse and the Bois des
Agons in heavy infantry fighting was
reported to-day by General Pershing.
He also reported increased artillery ac-
tvity everywhere on both sides.
A communique for Sunday, adding to
one received last night, reached the war
department to-day, as follows:
Our troops have made slight advances
during the day. Between the Meuse and
the Bois des Agons, there has been stub
born infantry fighting. Farther west
machine gun and artillery combats were
constant and heavy with increased ar
tillery activity by both sides every.
where"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07

In the first named sector the allies
have reached the ArrAl river on which
the enemy hoped to make stand. In
the second region the British fourth
army has crushed counter attacks which
The enemy delivered in an effort to pre-
vent its progress toward Bohain ard
cover their retreat to the south.
These movements of retreat form a
part of plan which was to have
brought the German armies to new lines
of resistance much nearer the frontier
IL appears, but the constant pressure OF
the allied troops is making the execution
of the plan most difficult and hazardous
The peace proposals of the central
powers are in no way interfering with
the policy of destruction the German
staff seems to have decided upon Sallau-
mines, near Lens, Is burning and fires
have been seen west and southwest Of
Lille and between Douai and Somain
The troops advancing in the Champagne
found Nogent- L'Abbesse, Beine and all
the villages in the valley Of the Suippe
in flames. Laon has been ablaze since
yesterday, indicating the enemy may be
about to leave that region, as the Chem
in des Danes, already turned by Mangin
on the west, now has been turned on the
east by the troops who have crossed the
Aisne at several points in the vicinity of
Berry -au- -Bac, making 1T appear that the
laonnois area no longer is tenable.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
FARMERS AND THE DRAFT.
Special Care to Be Taken to Defer Agri-
cultural Workers.

Under the rules Of the war department
for executing the new draft law. speciaI
provision is made for informing the dis
trict boards in regard to farm labor re.
quirements in order that necessary food
production may be maintained, saws a
statement issued by the department of
agriculture. The statement continues;
In the new draft the district boards
are charged with the duty of putting
into deferred classes those persons who
are likely to further the war by remain
ing In civilian occupations more than bv
entering the army. Accordingly, three
advisers are to be selected for each dis
trict board-one for agriculture. one for
labor, and one for other occupations, The
agricultural adviser will be appointed
by the board upon the accommodation
OF the secretary of agriculture. The adj
yisers are not members Of the board but
may, when invited, attend its meeting.
How Agricultural Adviser Will Aid,
The duties of the agricultural adyis.
er win be to furnish to the board facts
relative to farm labor requirements. NOT
only Of his own district, but Of the wbola
country. He should be the repository
OF all facts having relation to the de-
ferment Of agricultural workers. whether
these be necessary farm laborers manag.
ers or operators He will be expected
to advise the district boards as to .
shortage or surplus of necessary farm
workers for any given district, as well
as for the entire nation. Such informa.
tion viii be supplied to the advisers by
the department of agriculture. This
will make it possible to have necessary
workers transferred from districts in
which they may not be necessary to
other districts in which they are sorely
needed
The adviser may also concern himself
with individual cases that come before
the district board He will have the
right, under certain conditions. to ex.
anime the questionnaires and other rec.
ords in the files of the local board for
the purpose Of ascertaining whether per.
sons entitled to deferred classification
have actually claimed it. In case he
finds the names of such registrants he
may file for them a claim for deferred
with the district board
which, in turn, may require the local |
board to certif the QUESTIONABLE and rec |
ord of any such registrants for consider
ltion. "A
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07

wording, but not in substance Both gov.
ernments accept President Wilson's prin.
ciples, not as basis of peace, but simply
as that Of negotiations
In advance Of the arrival Of the notes
through the Swiss legation, no statement
as to how the enemy proposals were re-
garded by the United States was to be
expected. On their face, however, the o.
fers do not meet the requirements laid
down by President Wilson and the
spokesman for the entente governments.
In the opinion here, Germany eventually
will make peace offer worth consider
ing That the war may not be prolonged
unnecessarily, no proposals from the en-
envy are to be rejected without examina.
tion.
This is Germany's first formal offer of.
peace. 1t was noted that il was made to
the president, with request that he in
vite Americas associates in the war to
send plenipotentiaries for the purpose of
opening negotiations. Attention also was
directed to the fact that throughout the
note the term ."the German government
was used, with the imperial" omitted.
This copy of the note, however was not
the official one.
In the general discussion Of the pro-
posal two thoughts were voiced in many
quarters, One was that Germany might
be sparring for time and winter to aid
her battered army, and the other that
the German effort coming at this time
might have been intended to affect the
fourth Liberty loan campaign by leading
many people in America to believe the
end of the war is near
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
GERMANY COULD AID PEACE.
By Clearing Out of France and Belgium,
Says George N. Barnes.

London, Oct. 7.--Germany, in her lat
est peace offer, seems anxious to save
her own skin even at the expense of her
allies, said George Nicoll Barnes, mem
ber of the war cabinet, in speech at
Derby last night The latest offer showed
no change of heart and no change in
the German system. The peace proposal
only indicated the Germans realized the
change in the military situation and the
shifting Of the balance of power.
"f anything could come Of the over
tures," he sand, I'VE should be foolish to
deny ourselves that chance. But il world
smooth and facilitate the path to peace
If the Germans showed some evidence
Of work following their proposition Of
faith. BY clearing out Of France and
Belgium they could save their own
souls"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
NO QUIBBLING
ABOUT PEACE
There Will Be No Negotia-
tions Over Wilson's
IA Points
FLAT ACCEPTANCE
MUST BE MADE
That Is Probably the Posi-
tion United States
Will Take

Washington, d. O., Oct. IA prompt
and decisive reply to Germany's latest
peace proposal is indicated by develop.
ments in Washington early to-day.
President Wilson cancelled his usual
morning recreation hour and remained
secluded in his study at work. Prince
MaNlmilian's note was received during
the night at the Swiss legation. where
arrangements were made to deliver ii
at once to the state department for
transmission to the president,
Quite irrespective Of the nature of the
reply, It seemed TO be agreed that the
German note called for prompt reply
so that the American people might not
be misled into relaxing their efforts for
the fourth Liberty loan, SO that the
American troops in the field NAV know
az once the position Of their government
and so that an offer of peace NAV re.
eeiye such diplomatic attention as It de.
serves.
Minister Ekengren Of Sweden present.
ed the note from Baron Burian, the Aus
tro- Hungarian foreign minister, to Sec.
retary Lansing at l0:30 O'Clock. He was
at the state department only few
minutes.
The Austrian communication is sub.
stantially similar to that from Germany
and both ask President Wilson to ar
range an armistice and for peace nego.
tiations on conditions previously laid
down by the president II Is said nei.
ther of the official texts differs mate.
rally from the version published in press
dispatches.
Official announcements Of the attitude
of the United States government still
were being withheld, but there was no
abatement Of the indication that if Ger
many seeks negotiations" leading to
round table conferences and diplomatic
the offer will fall fat
II she actually accepts without quail
tcation the principles Of peace as re.
peatedly laid down by President Wilson
and accepted by all the co-beIIigerents.
the way is open to peace, with the with
drawal of all German troops from in
vaded territory as the first requirement.
Secretary Lansing said there could be
no comment on the Austrian PROPOSAL un
til that of Germany also had been re-
ceived.
Republican Leader Lodge, ranking mi. |
nority member of the foreign relations |
declared an armistice would |
mean the loss of the war and all we
have fought for"
Germany, he said now merely proneses /
q long debate on the basis Of peace.
The only future course, Senator Lodge
emphatically declared, is to secure a
complete military vie.-ory over Germany
and force her to sue for peace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
MANY AMERICANS
Were Listed To-day Among Canadian
Casualties.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. THE following
names of New England men appear in to.
days overseas casualty list:
Died of wounds: r. A. Hardy, South
Brewer, Maine; H. B. Baker, Pawtueket,
r. !.
Ill: J. E. Tillsmore, Hartford. Conn.
Wounded: j. w. Harris. Hopedale,
Mass; w. A. Spinal, Limerick, Me-; T.
A. Wilson, Campbell, Mass; w. Whitley.
Limerick, Me; III. White, East Lynn,
Mass; j. Smith, New Bedford, Mass;
9. A. Freeman, Providence, r. L.; A. La.
framboise, Dalton, Mass: A. M. Beairste
Lowell, Mass; j. Bell New Britain.
Conn; J. J, Powers, Worcester, Mass.
Capt. u. NJ. Slader, Brownyille Junction
Me-; G. Brown, Dorchester Mass. j, q.
Perrin, Roxbury, Mass.
Killed in action: Z. Duplisea, Liver.
more Falls, Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION
Of Newberry's Campaign Expenditures in
Michigan

New York, Oct An inquiry ordered
by the federal court into expenditures in
cident TO the primary campaign of Com
mander Truman II. Newberry. U. S. n,
successful candidate for the Republican
senatorial nomination in Michigan, is to
take the form of grand jury nyestiga-
tion, it was learned here to-day
SuopGnas issued in the name Of Judge
Learned Hand were served on former
Governor Chase S. Osborn and William G.
Simpson, defeated candidates for the
nomination; Lieutenant Governor Luren
d. Dickinson, and other leading Repub-
licans Of Michigan.
The investigation was begun at the in
stance Of Commander Newberry TO ''der-
termine whether certain charges of moral
turpitude against an officer Of the navy
are justified" 1t il being held in this city
to convenience Commander Newberry,
who is stationed here
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
SIR ERIC GEDDES ARRIVES.
First Lord of British Admiralty Now in
Washington.

Washington, D. c., Oct. Sir Eric
Geddes, first lord of the British admiral.
ty, and members of the admiralty board
who arrived at an Atlantic port last
night, came to Washington to-day for
an important series of conferences on
the American and allied naval program.
Sir Eric and his party were welcomed
by members Of the British embassy, Ad.
minal Benson, and other officers and off.
erals OF the navy department and repre-
sentatives of the state and war depart
lments. They were escorted to the Brit
ish embassy by a detachment of marines.
Sir Eric later was received by President
Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
MRS. JOHN GRIFFIN.
Wife of North End Grocer Died Sunday
Evening.

Mrs Katherine NJ. Griffin, wife Of John
Griffin, died at her home, 4sg North Main
street, Sunday night at 9;l5 o'clock. The
end following an illness of only few
days. She is survived by her husband.
a well known north end grocer and bv
two daughters, Mrs. L. Tonguav and
Mrs. Alex. Mackenzie, and by one SON.
Francis Griffin Her brother Is John r
McGowan Of Somerville, Mass The de.
ceased was born in st. Johnsburv -5l
years ago, but had been d resident of
Barre since 1892. She was won-
an Of many estimable qualities and her
unexpected death has brought sorrow II
large circle of friends. Mrs. Griffin
was member Of ST. Monicas church
and there the funeral will be held ri
q o'clock tomorrow morning, the BODY
being taken to ST, Johnsbuy for inter
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
MRS. JOSEPH CAMPO.
Was in Declining Health When Stricken
with Grip,

The death Of Mrs. Joseph Campo oc.
CURED Sunday evening at her home.
3691a North Main street The deceased
had been i'll but a few days, although
she was in declining health when shc
was stricken with the grip last week.
Mrs. Campo leaves her husband and two
sons and a daughter Two brothers and
sister live in Waterbury, Conn. She
was born in Italy SO years ago, and had
been resident Of this city fer the past
four wears.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
GRANITE INDUSTRY
GETS MODIFICATION
OF the Fuel Order, According to State
ment from Gov. Graham's
Office.

A statement from Gov. Grahan's Office
this afternoon said that Governor Gra-
ham has just returned from Washing.
ton, where he conferred with the war
industries board with the result that it
is probable modification Of the re-
cent ruling will be made so that the
granite industry will benefit under the
fuel order. 1t is expected that there will
be no necessity for closing down the in
iustry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
DESTROYED COAL MINE PITS.
Germans Vented Their Rage on Quitting
Lens Region.

With the British Army in France, Sun.
day, Oct. 9 tby the Associated Press -
Many towns have been occupied BY the
British today~in their advance after the
retreating Germans along the sector from
Cambrai to Lens. At Abancourt, where
the railroad station was occupied by the
enemy, the entire garrison was killed.
More ground has been taken northeast
of Cambrai. Hallum, east of Lens, has
been reached and passed. Many explo-
sions have been observed in the great coal
mining district northeast of Lens, and
prisoners say the coal mine pit mouths
have been destroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
PRIVATE HARRY ]. HILL.
South Barre Man Died at Camp Colt,
Penn.

Private Harry ]. Hill of South Barre,
son Of Mr.. aud Mrs. James J. Hill, died
at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa, Friday
Of grip and pneumonia, it is supposed hy
his parents, and the body is now on the
way to his home. Mr. and Mrs. Hill got
a message Friday night telling Of his
death. They had previously received
word that he was i'll.
Private Hill was born in Worcester
27 years ago and besides his parents he
leaves one sister, Mrs. Harold Seaver of
Northtield Prior to enlisting In the me
chanica division Of the United States
service he was engaged for five years in
business with his father
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
BRITISH ADVANCE SLIGHTLY.
On the Front Between Lens and Cambrai
To-day.

London, Oct. Further progress was
made by the British last night on the
front between Lens and Cambrai. Field
Marshal Haig announced to-day that
posts have been established on crossings
of the Scheldt canal, north of Auben.
eheul-au- Bac and northeast and east of
0ppy.
The British also have pushed in slight
ly farther towards Lille on the west and
southwest, capturing German post east
OF Berclau and progressing somewhat
north of Wez Macquert.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
TIME TO FIGHT HARDER.
Until the Victory Is Clinched, Says Nc
Adoo

Washington, D. G., Oct. I'm an ap-
peal to the people not to let victories
on the battle field and peace overtures
from the enemy interfere with the fourth
Liberty loan, Secretary MeAdoo said To,
day our boys in the trenches are not
going to stop fighting because the enc
my is on the run, Now is the time to
night harder and keep moving until the
victory is clinched."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
FEDERAL INDICTMENTS.
Were Brought Against Tobacco Compa-
nies To-day.

New York, Oct. 7.-Federal indict
ments, charging violation of the Sher.
man antitrust and Wilson tariff laws.
were returned here to-day against the
Sumatra Purchasing corporation, the
Sumatra Tobacco Import corporation.
American Cigar cOmapny, General Cigar
company, Inc, H. Duys & Co, Inc, and
fourteen individual defendants.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
LIMITED GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Is Proposed to Be Set Up in Berlin, Ac-
cOrding to Report.

Basel, Switzerland, Oct 7. - Herr
Freidberg, vice president OF the Prussian
nlfsistry Of state, will be a member of
what is designated as limited govern
ment committee in Berlin, according to
the Vissische Zeitung. The committee. il
states, otherwise win comprise the chan
cellor, vice-chancellor, and Herr Scheide-
mann and Herr Groeber, secretaries of
state without portfolio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
FIRE BROKE OUT
NEAR r " r PLANT
Rock Island, H., Fire Department on
Strike, But Every Effort Is Being
Made to Check the Flames
in Arsenal.

Rock Island, H., Oct Fire Of un-
known origin broke out at the Walsh
Construction company camp at the Rock
Island arsenal this morning. The camp
Is situated near the big 7 n I plant at
the arsenal and every effort Is being
made 70 prevent its spread. The city
fire department is ON strike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
POSTPONE ANTITRUST SUITS.
Upon the Governments Motion in su.
preme Court.

Washington, D. c., Oct. Upon the
governments motion, the term of all
pending antitrust suits because of the
war, Attorney General Gregory an.
nounced to-day that motions to this ef.
feet viii be formally in the court to.
morrnM.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
SERBIANS PURSUE
TEUTONS CLOSELY
Already They Have Taken 1900 Prison
ers and IL Guns North of vranje,
in Direction of Nish.

London, Oct. SERBIAN troops are
energetically pursuing the Austro-G
mans north of Vranje in the direction Of
Nish, according to Serbian official
statement. The Serbians already have
taken 1000 prisoners and II guns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
ARMY FAVORED PEACE MOVE.
And Even Recommended 1t to German
Government.

Berne, Oct lHavas) The German gov.
ernment took its latest peace step upon
the advice and with approval of the high
command of the army, says the Stutt
CART Neues Tagblatt. Germany. the
newspaper adds, has decided to consent
to very heavy sacrifices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
HUGE WAR PLANTS
Are to Be Constructed by the U. S. Gov
ernment.

Washington, d. c., Oct. THE war
department to-day announced that it had
authorized construction of three addition.
al war plants. A trinitrotoloul factory
to cost 81 43S000 is to be erected at
Giant, California, and will be operated by
the Giant Powder company.
Sulphuric acid plants are to be erected
in Pennsylvania. One to cost $4,000. 900
will be built at Emporium, and the 9th
er TO cost $l,000,000 win be built at
Mount Union. Both will be operated by
the government.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-07
GERMANS ARE RETREATING
OVER TWO WIDE FRONTS
Despite Kaiser's Proposal to Secure
Peace, His Armies Are Setting Fire
to Town After Town in Terri
tory Being Surrendered

Paris Oct Laon the stronghold to which the enemy has
been ngng the keypont of his line the southwest appar
emily has been set fire by the Germans The reported
abaze yesterday and fires still burning there to-day
Rheims has been finally and definitely cleared from the
of German The Germans whole front
from the Suippe the Arnes well in the region south
Cambria.