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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
CANNOT TALK PEACE.
Foch Is Only Empowered to Grant an
Armistice.

Washington, d. c., Nov. s.--An official
diplomatic dispatch from France to-day
emphasized that Marshal Foch is em-
powered only to deliver armistice terms
to the Germans and receive their accept
ance, and that peace negotiations are not
the business of the military commander.
Any suspension Of hostilities before
the armistice is signed, even if asked on
philanthropic grounds, is declared to be
out of the question.
"The powers conferred on Marshal
Foch only concern the conclusion of an
arnistice," says the dispatch. "The mod
ifcations which he is qualified to grant
iare strictly limited. Any suspension of
arms, if it is asked for on philanthropic
grounds, is out of the question.
! ut is stated that there should be no
doubt that the armistice and the peace
considerations are to be distinct ques-
tions, and while Marshal Foch is duly
qualified to negotiate the armistice, the
peace negotiations are concerns of the
allied governments.
Marshal Foch will do nothing more
than communicate to the delegates the
already prepared conditions Of the armi-
stice."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
NATIONAL CAPITAL
SEETHED WTTH JOY
But 1t Woke UP With Headache This
Morning-Men, Women and Chill
dren Celebrated-What7

Washington, D. c., Nov. S. Washing
ton awoke this morning to find that its
wild celebration yesterday afternoon and
last night in the belief that the war had
ended was premature.
The demonstration began shortly after
noon. Publication in regular and extra
editions of an afternoon newspaper of an
announcement by Secretary Lansing that
the armistioe had not been. signed did
not halt the celebration. Employees of
government departments, most of them
girls and women, rushed to join in Inn
promptu parades. Many of them were
without hats or coats Az night came on
they were joined by cheering, singing
masses Of soldiers from nearby camps,
navy yard workers, sailors, store EN-
ployes and suburban residents.
Pennsylvania avenue was jammed un-
til nearly midnight with seething mass
of humanity
While the demonstration continued, Of
ficials of the state aud war departments
and the committee on public information
remained on duty so that the public
might receive Immediately news of the
signing of the armistice if such informs-
tion came Their all night vigil was un-
rewarded.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
MAY SUSPEND
FURTHER DRAFT
But Provost Marshall Cen
eral Crowder Makes
No Promises
HELD CONFERENCE
ON SITUATION
His Advisers Advocate the
Withdrawal of Novem-
Der Call

Washington, Nov. s.--Provost Marshal
General Crowder called into conference
to-day the heads Of all sections of his
office to discuss possible suspension of
the November draft calls, under which
more than 100000 men have been ordered
TO army camps.
While General Growder would not dis
cuss what recommendation he might
make TO the general staff, it Is known
that his advisers viii advocate warmly a
withdrawal of the November call, at
least If the Germans accept the American
and allied armistiee terms before the
movement TO camps begins.
With four million men already under
arms overseas and at home, the feeling is
growing that no more will be needed
gwen though 1t may be long time be-
fore American forces can be recalled
from France and some additional men
may be sent over.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
AMERICANS
VICTIMIZED
We're Led to Believe Armi-
stice Was Signed Yes
terday at Ham
BUT GERMAN ENJOYS
HAD NOT MET FOCH
Wild Celebrations Held All
Over the United
States

New York, Nov s.-Millions Of Amer
leans realized to-day that they had been
hoaxed into celebrating the end of the
war by publication of the United Press
dispatches declaring the armistice signed
and fighting ended
Twenty four hours have passed since
the country was thrown into delirium
by these reports, which declared the
armistice had been signed at IL o'clock
yesterday morning and that fighting had
ceased at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Each hour brings added official evil
dence that the reports were false and
that the American people were fooled.
Not only have official communications
from France to the state department at
Washington denounced the reports as un-
true, but the official statements of the
French and British war offices show the
fighting still going on.a
Far from signing an armistice at ii
o'clock yesterday morning, the German
delegates did not cross the allied line un-
til last night. This is recorded in Asso-
ciated Press dispatches filed in Paris at
4:20 o'clock this morning. The German
delegates were to be conducted early to-
day to the meeting place, which is four
hours journey from LaCapelle, the place
where they crossed into the allied lines.
Fighting, instead of having ended at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon, still was GO
ing on last night. Furthermore, Marshal
Haig's communique this morning an
nounces an advance along the active bat
tie front with villages and prisoners cap
tured Hours after the fighting was false
" reported stopped the American troops
were smashing their way forward on the
Sedan front and the only point in the
whole battle line where the fighting
seemed to have stopped at all was at q
point where it was necessary TO let the
German commissioners pass through.
Another Associated Press dispatch
from Paris this morning records the Off
cial report of the French war Office that
French troops have reached the railway
junction of Liart, 20 miles north OF Reth-
ell
No one can say what will come of the
meeting Of the armistice commissioners
to. day. No one doubts that the end Of
the war Is in sight; that an armistice
viii be signed and that the fighting viii
end while terms of peace are made.
But the fact is established by official
record that no armistice was signed at III
a. m. yesterday and fighting did not end
at p. m. yesterday.
The Associated Press did NOT receive
nor distribute any of the dispatches
which misled the American people into
relnbratinp the greatest hoax Of recent
years On the other hand, by investiga-
tion through official channels, the Asso-
ciated Press was able to expose IT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
HARDER TO YIN PEACE
Z THAN TO YIN VAR
Premier Clemenceau Declared in French
Senate-Told of His Confidence
in France.

Paris, Nov. s.-Premier Clemenceau ap-
peared for moment last night in the
lobby of the Senate after sitting of
that body which had declared him, in
traditional phrase, to have deserved well
of his country" The premier's approach
to the group of senators lingering after
the adjournment was the signal for an
ovation to him.
The premier said:
Gentlemen, we are now coming to a
difficult time. 1t is harder to win peace
than to win the war. We must so act
that France viii resume the place in the
world of which she is worthy. More than
ever must she gather herself up; more
than ever must she be disciplined and
strong. ! have confidence in her"
Then, pushing his way through the
circle, the premier said: "Will you allow
me to return to my taskl"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
SEVERAL MEN ACCEPTED
For the Officer Training School at Camp
Fremont, Cal.

II is understood that Fl. b. Moulton,
II. NJ, Pape, E. s, Meigs and Whitney
Parker of Montpelier, H. J. Dodge of Ber-
lin, Fl. i. Averill and r. T. Barclay Of
Barre have passed their examinations
and are ready for induction into the mill
tary service of the country to go to Camp
Fremont, Cal, although 20 official infor-
nation has been released concerning the
matter. They made application some
days ago through Lieut. Vernon L. voye
of the civilian army recruiting Office in
Montpelier, who win open an office in
Barre next week. Lieutenant Voye con
tinues to get men from this section and
expects to get 20 men next week from
Barre. Several men have been recon-
mended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
FRENCH MOVING FORWARD.
Were Only Eight Miles South Of Meziere,
To-day.

Paris, Nov. s.-French troops resumed
their advance along the whole front this
morning. The war Office to-day reports
that French units have reached the rail
way junction of Liart, about 20 miles
north of Rethel
On the right, where the French line
joins the American, the French early to-
day captured Singly, less than eight
miles south of Mezieres and Frenois,
about one mile west of Sedan. Fifteen
hundred prisoners and much material
were captured yesterday.
The statement reads:
"Our progress was resumed again this
morning on the entire front. French ad-
vance elements reached Liart, 80 kilo-
metres north of Rethel
further to the right we captured
early to-day Singly and Frenois, and
penetrated into the outskirts of Sedan.
The number of prisoners taken yester-
day was more than l 500. The amount
of material captured was increased con
siderably.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
HAVING DIFFICULTY.
In Securing Cabinet In Spain to Succeed
Maura's.

Madrid, Nov. tby Associated Press)
After unsuccessful efforts Of various
leaders to form a cabinet to take the
place of the Maura government, the res
ignation of which was announced yester-
day, Marquis de Alhucemas is said to
have advised King Alfonso to entrust
the task to Senator Viilaneuva, minis
ter of foreign affairs in the Romanones
cabinet, which resigned April 40, 1917.
A cabinet formed by Villaneuva, it is
understood, would be under the premier
ship of Count Romanones. Indications
are that Romanones is not making much
headway in forming ministry and the
king himself may have to undertake the
task.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
MONTPELIER CORPORATION
Is Formed to Finance Plans for New
Industry for Capital City.

The Montpelier Industrial corporation
filed its articles of corporation in the
office of secretary of state this morning.
The capital stock of $4,000 has been sub
scribed. The papers were signed by 10
Montpelier business men out Of about
$50 who took stock. The association is
to help finance the new shirt industry
coming from Boston to Montpelier, which
wants to begin work Dec. !. The asso-
citation was formed out of the efforts of
the Montpelier Board of Trade.
The subscribers are: Edward H. Deav-
lit, George L. Blanchard, John H. Cow
dey, /. D. Taft, II. ]. Volholm, G. c. Bal
ley, Joseph G, Brown, Timothy E. Gala
han, Geo. D. Pitkin, Frank w. Mitchell,
G. H. Almon, J. NJ. Boutwell,, A. G.. Ea.
ton, B. A. Sumner, Harris Yeti, G. r.
Bianchi, L. Gould, F, II. Tracy, Erwin NJ.
Harvey
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
FORMER CHELSEA MAN.
George H. Bacon Died Last Night in
Montpelier.

George H. Bacon, who had been living
of late with Mrs ]. E. Joslyn, his daugh-
ter, on Mortified street in Montpelier,
died during the night of heart trouble at
the age of rs years. He had lived on the
west hill in Chelsea for 40 years and lived
for time on farm in West Berlin, but
of late had lived in Montpelier. He was
married 33 years ago and is survived by
his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Joslyn
and Mrs. E. f. Simmons of Roslindale,
Mass, and Miss Nora L. Bacon OF New
York, A prayer win occur at the house
Sunday, followed by service at the
west hill church in Chelsea at 1880
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
HAMBURG rs SEIZED.
Revolutionists Have Raised the Red Flag
Over the City.

Amsterdam, Nov - Thursday III
p. m.--The great German maritime port
Of Hamburg is completely in the hands
Of the revolutionists, according to re
ports from Hamburg newspapers print
ed by the Cologne Gazette The red flag
is flying on all the ships in the harbor.
The headquarters of the commander of
the port has been occupied by the sol.
diers' council after exciting occurrences
in which machine guns were used
All kinds of excesses took place in the
neighboring city of Altoona The port
commander there agreed to all the de-
mands submitted by the soldiers coun-
all
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08

noon to-day that any statement that
news reaching the government concern
ing armistice negotiations was being
withheld was utterly false and that as
soon as a decision in regard TO the ar
mistice was reached it would be made
public Immediately by the government.
Mr.. Lansing's statement said:
81 am requested and authorized by the
president to state that no information
reaching this government concerning the
armistiee negotiations inl France has
been withheld; that any statement to
the contrary is utterly false and that as
soon as definite decision in regard to
the armistice has been reached it will
Immediately be made public by the gov
ernment."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08

Paris, Nov s-The German delegates
which came within the French lines last
night to receive from Marshal Foeh the
allied terms for an armistice proceeded
this morning to the meeting place desig-
mated by the marshal.
The white flag bearers reached the left
wing of General Debeney's army at 10
o'clock last night. They arrived at the
place INDICATED by the allied supreme
commander within the French lines about
2 o'clock this morning and passed the re-
mainder of the night there
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
"FULL DEMOCRATIC LIBERTY"
Is the Aim of the Social Democratic
Party in Germany.

Copenhagen, Nov. THE Vorwaerts
of Berlin publishes new proclamation
to German workmen by the Social Dem
ocratic party in which is emphasized the
party's firm intention to secure full dem
ocratic liberty for the German people.
The proclamation says in part;
"All those who, through unwise pol
icies, caused this calamity to come upon
our people must resign their posts. All
necessary measures are being taken to
this end. No exception will be made of
any persons, however highly placed"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
FRED E. BIssoN
Had Been an Invalid Two Years and Had
Two Shocks.

Fred E. Bisson passed away at his
home on Merchant street this morning at
| o'clock. The deceased had been an in
valid for the past two years and latterly
two shocks gave his condition a critical
turn He is survived by his wife and a
daughter, the latter living in Montreal,
p. O. There are also left five sisters and
two brothers, who reside in Canada. Mr..
Bisson was born in the Province of Que
bee so years ago, and had resided in this
vicinity for the past 25 years, having
been employed in the granite industry in
Barre and East Barre. He was a mem
Der of St. Sylvester's church in Granite
Vile
Arrangements for the funeral are to be
announced later. -,s.s.s,..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
WITH RED FLAG FLYING
Part Of German Fleet Left the Harbor Of
KieI.

London, Thursday, Nov. THE great
er part Of the German navy, with red
flags hoisted, has left the harbor of Kiel
In possession of mutinous sailors, accord
ing to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph company. Copenhagen
also reports that the revolutionary flag
has been hoisted at Warnemude, with
which place railroad communication has
been interrupted
There are no guards on the German.
Danish border, it is reported, and many
prisoners crossed into Denmark last
night. Dispatches say no trains have
arrived at Copenhagen from Hamburg to.
day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
AMERICANS CONFINE
WORK TO ARTILLERY
There Was No Infantry Action on Amy
Sector of the American
Front To-day.

With the American Forces on the Sc.
dan Front, Nov. 2 p. m. Thy the As
sociated Pressl.-Beyond artillery and
machine gun fire, which was particularly
active in the region of Sedan, there has
been little to report from the battle
front since last night. No infantry ac-
tion has been reported on any sector
Of the American front.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
FALSE REPORT LED TO TRAGEDY.
One Person Killed and Others Injured in
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Nov s-Celebration of
the false report that the Germans had
signed the armistiee agreement caused
one death, the shooting of two and the
more or less serious injury of Ia other
persons, The death, shootings and acci-
dents occurred yesterday afternoon and
last night Joyous crowds believing Ger
many had surrendered reveled in the
city's strpptg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
PLAN ABDICATION
FOR TOMORROW
German Majority Parties in the Reich
stag Reported to Have Come
to Decision.

London, Nov. s,-The German majori-
ty parties had held full discussion on
the question Of Emperor Williams alb
dication and will, without doubt, unani-
mously demand that he abdicate, accord
ing to Berlin dispatch to the Copen-
hagen Politiken, forwarded by the Ex-
change Telegraph correspondent. The
abdication, it is added, probably will oc-
cur tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
BREMEN REVOLT ENDED7
Cologne Newspaper Says It Continued
Two Hours.

Amsterdam, Nov. s.-The Cologne
Volks Zeitung says the revolution at
Bremen was ended in two hours. The
marines enticed the soldiers TO join them,
after which meeting was held The as.
sembly demanded the creation Of a social
democratic republic. Women joined with
the marines in opening the prisons. Or
der is being maintained by the marines
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
MORE CITIES IN REVOLT.
Bremen, Schwerin and Tilsit in Hands of
Revolutionists.

London, Nov. $3.50 a. m.LThe cit.
les of Bremen Schwerin and TiIsit have
joined in the German revolution, ac-
cording to a Copenhagen dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company. Dr. Karl
Liebknecht is said to have arranged for
the formation of soldiers council at
Bremen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
SMALL REPUBLICAN LEAD.
In the Second Montana District on To-
days Returns.

Helena, Mont, Nov. s.-The result of
the election for representative in Con-
gress from the second Montana district
still remained in doubt to-day with the
returns so far tabulated fayoring the
Republican candidate. Out of 6s7 pre-.
cincts of the 03e in the district, Carl
Riddick, Republican, received q ,554
votes, and Parry B. Mitchell, Democrat,
l9,307, giving Riddick lead Of 2,247.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
BRITISH HAD SHARP FIGHTING.
But They Cautured Two Villages Be
tween Mons and Maubeuqe.

London, Nov S.--The British are con
tinuing their advance along the active
battlefront. Field Marshal HaiH to-
day announced the capture Of two VIII
lagos in the region between Mons and
Maubeuge.
The statement reads:
SHARP fighting occurred in the even
ing in the neighborhood Of Eclaibes and
Limont- -Fontaine, south of Hautmont.
These villages were captured with a
number of prisoners. Our advance south
of the Mons-Conde canal continued"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
ABOUT ALL REPUBLICAN.
Colorado Also Carried Bone-Dry Law Ap-
parently.

Denver, Nov S.--Besides electing Law.
renee G. Phipps to the United States
Senate over Senator John +. Shafroth,
and Oliver Fl. Shoup, governor over
Thomas lyman, Democrat, the Republi-
cans have elected virtually all of their
candidates for state offices. The initi-
ated bone.dry law apparently has been
carried.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
DIED in MONTPELIER.
Mrs. Bridget Murphy Was Born in Ire
land go Years Ago.

Mrs. Bridget Murphy, wife of William
Murphy died at her home in Montpelier
early this morning She was daughter
of John and Ellen Sullivan, born in Ire
land so years ago. She was married
to William Murphy who, with two sons,
Robert and Harold, survives her; also
two sisters, Kate Wilson and Ellen Glib
lin, and two brothers, Patrick and VIII
liam. The funeral lfill probably occur
Monday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
soNDERBURG TAKEN.
Prussian Town in Schleswig in Hands of
the Rebels.

London, Nov. Sonderburg. a Prus-
sian town in Schleswig, lS miles north
east of Flensburg, is in the hands OF the
revolutionaries, according to dispatch
from Copenhagen to the Exchange Tele-
graph company The red flag has been
hoisted on the ships there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
FocH's POWERS RESTRICTED.
They Are Confined to the Conclusion Of
the Armistice.

Paris, Nov s.-6:50 a. m.-The powers
conferred upon Marshal Foch are strict
ly confined to the conclusion Of, an ar
mistice, according to the Echo de Paris.
The amendments to the terms placed in
his hands by the inter-allied council are
closely limited, the newspaper says.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
KAIsER's BROTHER FLED.
Prince Henry of Prussia Reported to
Have Been Fired On.

Copenhagen, Nov. s.-Prince Henry of
Prussia, brother of Emperor William,
left Kiel on Wednesday in an automo.
bile flying red flag, the Schleswig Volls
zeitung states lie was pursued by ma
rines, who fired dozen shots at him,
the newspapers adds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
GIVEN 72 HOURS.
In Which to Make Reply to Field Mar
shall Foch

Paris, Nov s.--If the credentials Of
the German srmistice delegates are
found adequate they will be informed
officially what the terms of the armis-
tice are and that they will have a time
Limit of seventytwo hours in which to
reply.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
CUT RAILROAD LINE.
German Revolutionists Break Com.
munication from Hamburg.

Copenhagen, Nov. s.--Revolutionists
have cut the North German railroad line
south Of Flensbrrg in Schleswig .Hol-
stein. This breaks communications from
the north with Hamburg.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08

The foregoing dispatch indicates a
claim by the German authorities that a
part of the German navy has declined to
join the revolutionaries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
NEWS IS NOT WITHHELD
President Wilson VIII Give Decision as
Soon as It Arrives.
IN Assnciated Press

Washington, D. c.. Nov. Sat Presi-
Edent Wilson's direction Secretary Ian
sing issued a statement shortly after
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
PART OF FLEET
STILL FAITHFUL
German Third Squadron Is
Said to Stick to the
Government
REVOLT SPREADING
THROUGH GERMANY
Part of Fleet with Mutinous
Crews in Charge
Left Kiel

London, Nov. s.--A Berlin wireless
dispatch received here to-day says;
"The third squadron remains faithful
TO the government"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08

Prince Henry of Prussia is the com.
mander.in-c of the German navy and
the only brother of the German emperor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-08
WILL BE GIVEN IL HOURS
TO MAKE THEIR DECISION
There Will Be No Dickering Over the
Terms Marshal FOch Is EmpOw-
cred Simply to Grant Armistice
To the Enemy

London Nov s. 1885 mThe German armstce delegates
arrived Focs headquarters at o'clock this morning
according to advices received here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-25
VALUES LOVE AT $4,000.
Clear Lake Woman Sues Auctioneer
For Breach of Promise

Clear Lake, Oct. 25.-Thirty thou
sand dollars is asked as damages for
his alleged broken promise to marry
her, in the case filed in the district
court of Cerro Gordo county, by Mrs.
Minnie Braffet against George Grimm.
a well-known stockman and auctioneer.
Both are residents of this city and
Grimm is well known thruout this sec
ton of Iowa and southern Minnesota.
In her petition the plaintiff alleges
that on July 4. 1913, she and the plain
tiff mutually agreed and promised TO
marry on Dec. 25 Of that year. but
Grimm has put off and delayed the
marriage from time to time. She also
claims that it was known fact to her
family and friends that they were to
be married. HG
In June of this year Grimm went to
Oklahoma City. Okla. and was mar
ried to woman there and the plaintiff
claims her first knowledge of his mar
rage came thru letter from him.
Both parties are of middle age. have
been previously married and have chill
dren by the former unions.