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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16

able to bring to bear against ii.
Last night 5 attack was preceded by
a very heavy bombardmcnt from Ger
man guns of all calibrc. Desperate fight
ing ensued, but the battle-weary de-
tenders despite their gallant resistance
were unable to withstand the shock
from overwhelming numbers of fresh
troops. Slowly the British fell back,
but unbroken and in good order until
they reached their present positions,
where they held.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
GERMAN PRISONERS HERE.
Arrive on Same Vessel That Brought
Secretary Baker Home.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, April 10
The first German prisoners of war to ar
rive in the United States, former mem
bers Of the crew from the U-5S which
was sunk by an American destroyer, ar
rived here today on the same vessel on
which Secretary of War Baker made his
return trip from Europe. The number
of prisoners was not given officially, but
it is believed there were about 20 in the
party. They will be interned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
TROLLEY JUMPED TRACK.
At Least Six Persons Injured in Acct
dent in Springfield Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 16.-At
least six persons were injured today
when an electric ear descending steep
hill got out of control, jumped the
track and overturned with its roof
against the curbing. There were about
% passengers abroad.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
First Baptist Church

Thursday, April ~, pm Annual
meeting OF the Woman, society will be
held in the chapel Reports will he
presented and officers will be- elected
There will be sewing and further reading
from IN African Trail. All women are
inNitcl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
Masonic Temple

Tuesday evening, April l6-Annual
meeting and election of officers of Bing-
ham chapter, No. 80, o. +. 5. Initiation
40 p. IN. Supper, els All members
urged TO be present.
wednesday, April II, 7.30 p m-Stated
conclave of Beauseant Commandery, No.
Il. Business: Annual meeting and elec.
ton Of officers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
LIBERTY LOAN TOTAL
NOW OVER SSOO,OOO,OOO
These Figures are Based on Returns
from Eleven Out of Twelve Dis
tricts-New England's Gain.

WASHINGTON, April l6-Liberty
loan subscriptions amounting to $500, ,465,
250 were reported today to the treasury
from II of the II federal reserve dis
tricts. This is $ll4,S53,45O more than
was reported last night and includes most
of Monday S subscriptions. No report has
come from the Minneapolis district
where the selling campaign started yes
terdav.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
BIG FIRE IN TORONTO.
Foodstuffs to the Value of Half Mil
lion Destroyed.

TORONTO, Ont, April 16.-Fircmen
had virtually extinguished this morning
the fire which. did $750,00o damage at
the plant of the Harris Abattoir Co., at
the union stock yards after burning
throughout the night. Half million
dollars worth of packing house food
stuffs was destroyed or badly damaged.
The police Investigated report of mys-
terious explosions preceding the fire.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
WITH BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE

WITH BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE,
April 16, by Associated Press.-Fight-
ing is continuing in the Baillcul sector
with the Germans trying to push west
ward for the railway center of Haze
brouck The loss of Bailleul was not un-
expected for its strategical value could
not compensate for the lives it would
cost to retain il in the face of the ter
rible onslaught the Germans would be
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
Red Mems Hall

Tuesday April Is. $ y. m Regular
meeting Of Brattchoro camp, No 1881,
NJ w a.
Thursday, April ESPECIAL meeting
of the Pocahontas Council, No. 4.
Business of Importance. Refreshments.
Dances will be held in Red Men s
hall every Saturday until further no.
tice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
Odd Fellows Temple

April l7-Rehcarsal OF the Patri-
arehial degree. Oasis encampmcnt
April 1s-Regular meeting of Oasis
encampment, No. ;. Work, Patriarch
ial degree.
Tuesday, April l6.-Rebekah degree
staff drill
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
PATENT ISSUE LIMITED.
No More Granted to Enemies Here OF
Americans in Enemy Countries.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Presidcnt
Wilson today stopped the issuance of
patents and copyrights TO enemies and
revoked the authority given Ameri-
cans to apply for patents in enemy
places.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. Albert Newton have
been engaged as assistant superintend-
ents of the Essex county training school
at Lawrence, Mass, and will begin their
new duties May l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
SUNK TEN TRAWLERS.
Crews from the German Boats Were
Saved by the British.

LONDON, April 16.-Ten German
trawlers have been sunk by gunfire in
the Cattegat between Sweden and Den
mark, the admiralty announces. Their
crews were saved by British ships.
There were no British casualties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16

WASHINGTON, April l6.-The heavy
price the Germans arc paying for their
advance on the western front is told in
dispatches to the state department to-
day, saying that p trains loaded with
wounded are passing through Aix-la-
Chapelle every night
The hospitals at AK, the dispatches
said, have been crowded beyond their
capacity and the wounded were lodged
in schools, public buildings and even
private houses. There was great lack
of medical supplies and morphine. 1t
also was reported that the morale of the
German troops is not good except
among the new levies of the very young
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
Centre Congregational Church

All who are to give grabs Tor the
Childrens Fair are asked to get them to
Mrs. W. T Haigh by Wednesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Probably Wednesday
Light Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
probably Wednesday. Light variable
winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16

fighting occurred last night on the main
BATTLEFRONT in the neighborhood of
Montdidicr, the war office announces.
The French captured a machine gun and
prisoners near the Disc canal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16
BA|LLEUL FALLS BEFORE
HEAVY ATTACK OF GERMANS

British Drop Back to New Positions North of That Town
and Wulverghem Fresh Attacks Developed in Vicin-
ty of Wytschaete Just East of Messines Ridge-Brt-
sh Repulse Thrust Southwest of Vieux Berquin
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16

A pint of water equals 8 2-3 cubic inches
and weighs one pound and quarter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-16

PARIS, April l6.-Heavy artillcr,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
HUNS ARE EVER RYWHERE
ON The DEFENSIVE

ward the Somnie. The next day
the French crashed into the
German front south of Montdidier-
and then linkink their lines with
those of the British, forced the in
vaders back to the eastward.
Less than two weeks later the
German lines southwest Of Arras
were attacked and these gave way
and the forces holding them
joined their comrades in n retreat
which now has reached the line
much as it stood on March 81.
While this retreat was going on
the Germans began a withdrawal
from the Flanders salient and to-
day they are nearly back to the
lines from which they sailed to the
attack late in April.
Thus far The allied drive might
have been considered in the light
of defensive operations but the
work has no. paused with the mere
repulse OF the enemy. His posi-
tions along ,;he Hinderburg line
east of Arras have been wrested
ST. Quentin, the British have In
recent days fought their way into
the enemy lines where he had
planned to stand on the defensive.
:" The FIRST American field army
has obliterated the st. Mihiel salt
ent and Strengthened the line east
of Verdun and now stands before
LII -ts.npN q
are falling.
Before the allies now stand the
great lines constructed by the Ger
mans known as the Hindenburg
!, line, but two different sections OF
it have been given separate names
from the old German epic OF the
.iebelungenlied. Thus the Wotan,
Siegfried, 3runhild and Kriemhild
lines have been mentioned in re-
ports from rhe front. They are
carefully constructed with all the
science at the command of the
German general staff.
Six months Of the warfare of
motion, however. has taught the
allies that q trench Is no Stronger
that the troops that man It. In
this fact lies the hope OF the en-
tente nations New methods Of at
tack. the employment Of tanks
and a higher morale than ever be-
fore in the history Of the war will DE
relied upon to break ule enemy
lines and force new retreats.
Germany has lost her chance to
force peace On the allies before the
Americans enter the fight with all
her strength. This was her hope
In March.
Losses OF u serious nature were
suffered by the allies during the
long battle but they have been
more than doubly Offset by the IN
flowing American legions.
German losses, on >4he other
hand, can not be made good.
Hope blasted, crack divisions
broken UP. and seeming victories
turned Into defeats. have sapped
t:.:;s the morale of tn: ::ss German armies.
which today are on the defensive
everywhere. \. ss n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
Allied Drive on Sa!oniki
Front Menacing Entire
Defense Lines.
NEARING RAILROAD i,
AND SUPPLY BASE
Franco Serbians and Greco British
Forces Closing in From Two Sides
Successful Continuation Frauaht
With Great Possibilities-6ritish
Have Turkish Forces in Palestine
Bottled UP.
fsy the Associated Press

f6y the Associated Press.
Driving northward on an ever
widening front the Serbian and
French forces now menace the on
tire Bulgarian position from the
Adriatie TO Saloniki.
The cutting Of the uskub- Sa-
T. ioniki railway, which is only nine
miles from the new Serbian line,
would upset completely the Bull
sarian dsfenses.
Serbian infantry is moving rap
idly toward the highway from
PriIep to the vardar river. and
eight miles southwark parallel the
road on q front Of fifteen miles.
At Drosojosai, north Of which
the cavalry are operating. the
Serbs have advanced twenty miles
from the SokoI positions, the cap
ture Of which precipitated the Bull
qarian retirement. The formidable
salient driven into tho Bulgarian
limo 10 being extended rapidly. Ad-
ditional villages have been liber-
ated. A large number Of prisoners
have been added to tho 5000 al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21

The German attack east OF
Montdidier came to a pause after
six days of terrible fighting. In
which the Germans suffered fright
full losses and the French for the
first time since the German offen-
sive began struck back at the in
vaders.
American forces had taken part
in the final phases Of the battle
along the Marne and had been in.
strumental in stopping the Ger
mans at Chateau Thierry. In this
battle came the first notable con-
tribution of America to the mill
tary fortunes of the allies.
Since March. however. there had
been fiat tide of khaki clad men
across the Atlantic and during
May. June and the first part of
July they rapidly moved up to the
battle zone The sanguinary
check Of the German offensive east
of Montdidier gave the allies hope
that the German tide would be
safely s.cn.n:ea and ::i:s feeling
was heightened during the sue
ceeding three or four weeks by a
series Of local actions along the
front from scissors to Chateau
Tchierry, by which the Germans
were driven back steadily from
points Of tactical value.
What was not known by the lay
world was the fact that by these
operations Marshal Foch fore
lcasted the Germans. to attack at
places in the Marne region where
forces were in wait for them.
On July 15 the Germans made a
new Grive, called the Offensive OF
peace" from Chateau Thierry
eastward far into the Champagne
sector.
No sooner had the news Of the
attack reached the world than the
tidings came that the French. Ital-
ian and American lines subjected
to assault were standing firmly in
every vital part Of the front and
that 1t was only by the greatest
effort that the Germans pounded
their way ahead in the region
southwest Of Rheims astride the
Marne west Of Epernay. 1t was
then known that the .-,allies had
solved the German system Of Of
tense and were able to hold their ;
ground.
On July Is Marshal Foch
launched an attack which has
changed the whole complexion of
the situation. From Fontenoy on
Z the Aisne, west of Scissors. to
Chateau Thierry. on the, Marne,
the German lines were torn to
pieces and the Marne salient
threatened to collapse. 1t was only
by the most savage, fighting that
the Germans succeeded in saving
their army from disaster and finally
{ succeeded In retreating acroso the
Vesle river. NJ i5
On Aug. 8 the French and Brit
ish stormed the German lines in
Picardy from the Ancre river To
VI Moreuil, north Of Montdidier. and
sent the enemy reeling back TO-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
Crisis in German Politics
Reaching Decisive
Stage.
SOCIALISTS TO
ENTER COALITION
Majority Of German Parties Agreed on
Plan to Form Parliamentary Govern
ment Free From Oomanition Of Main
Headquarters - Socialists Demand
entation-Behneks May Be
Successor to Won CapeIie.

Amsterdam. Sept. 2l.-The govern
ment crisis in Germany is approaching
a decisive stage according to the Le!p-
zig Tageblatt, and majority of the
parties are firmly resolved to form a
parliamentary government without de-
lay--a government Wilhelm entire in
dependence of main headquarters. viii
pursue a policy made necessary by the
seriousness Of the hour.
The socialists have declared tQelr
readiness to enter the new government
under the following conditions:
First, abolition of certain paragraphs
in the constitution.
Second, the entry of two or three
social democrats into the government.
Third, the occupation of one import
ant post, probably the ministry Of in
terror, by socialist for which Freld-
erich Ebert presiacn! Of the main COM
mittee Of the reichstag, is the foremost
candidate
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
nv the Associated Press

BY the Associated FreSS.J
Six months ago today the Ger
man offensive began. For weeks
victory seemed about to perch on
the German banners. Today the
allied star is in the ascendency.
Anxiety and encouragement. de-
preston and joy have succeeded
each, other since March 21, when
the greatest battle \of history oe-
gan. It has been a period OF a.
most unceasing fighting and ire
quent changes.
The allies knew they faced Ger
many's ,mfghtiest effort last March,
but stood unafraid. Released by
the collapse Of Russia, vast num-
bers Of German veterans had been
rushed to the western front ana
given intensive training for the of
fensive by which the Teuton war
lords believed they might force up
on the world German peace.
. Germany made no secret OF her
intention. 1t was known great
bodies of men and tremendous
stores OF provisions mad been Soa
centrated at strategic points be
hind the German lines.
1t was even known where thet
Germans would launch their first
attacks and for weeks the eyes Of
the allies had been fixed on the
line from LaFere to ,Arras, as the
stage of the first act of the great
drama.
Moving with a swiftness that
carried concern to every entente
nation the Germans swept over the
the British lines in Picardy and
rolled west like tidal wave Until
at last the British reached posi-
tons where they could stand at bay
and the French had come to form
a living wall before the gray-clad
host Of the German emperor. Then
the offensive stopped.
Hardly had the rush been check
ed when the line between Lens and
Ypres was attacked by the Ger
mans and again the British line
swayed back. This German rush
went on until the high ground
southwest Of Ypres vas reached,
where it was stopped by the Stub
born fighting by. the allied armies.
A Pause Of nearly q; month fol-
lowed, then on May ~ the Ger
mans suddenly broke thru the
French lines and smashed their
way southward until they had
heached the Marne over a wide
front east Of Chateau Thierry. No
sooner had the momentum OF this
drive been taken Up by the Yield
ing defense Of the French troops
than a new assault was made by
the Germans, who this time tried
to break the French lines between
Montdidier and -Noyon and link UP
the Plcardy and Marne sectors.
1t was here that the world had
the first intimation that the. allied
armies, which since late in March
had been under the supreme COM
mand of General Foch, had been
pursuing a definite policy and had
conserved their strength against
the time when II might be uAed
with good effect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21

retired sssnn to be confirmed by tele-
Grams from Berlin, announcing that
Vice Admiral Behnckc has been ap-
pointed 10 represent Admiral Won
Capelle. who Is on leave.
Commenting on the appointment the
Tagcblatt of Berlin recalls that Ad-
miral Behncke. when deputy chief OF
the admiralty staff. told the American
attache at Berlin the admiralty was
convinced the employment OF C-hoats
wpuId hasten the end OF the var but
regard must be paid neutral ships and
human life.
He Is quoted as having said the Ger
man admiralty staff did not wish to
employ submarines ip defiance OF in
ternational law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
RESIDENTS OF METZ LEAVE.

pombardmsnt Of City BY Yank Guns
Creates Sensation in Germany.
Geneva. Sept. s0.--The bombardment
of Metx by American heavy artillery
caused surprise but no panic. says the
Meter Zeitung, = ''the enemy merely
copying the. method of the German
bonibardnents of Paris"
II is learned from Basle that the
bomhardment caused great sensation
in Germany. Many of the inhabitants
have left Metz but neutrals are pro-
hibited frvn. departing. II is the first
time since 1870 that Metz has been un-
der artillery IRE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
MUST BUY LIBERTY soNDs.
Mennonites Would Use Money F.
Supnor% az Rejief Societiea

Mennonites Would Use Money Foe
Support Of Relief Societies.
Des Moines. Sept. 21.-Iowa state
council Of national defense today re-
fused to consider the proposal of a
delegation of Mennonites from John
son county that they be permitted to
donate certain sums to the Red Cross
and other relief organizations instead
Of huyingi liberty bonds.
The delegation was headed by its
attorney d. X. stephens, of Iowa City.
The Mcnnonites based their request
on conscientious objections. both TO
fighting or contributing to the expense
OF fighting. fss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
Melting HohenzoIIern Statues.

Geneva, Sept. 20.--Owing to general
Indignation among the civil population
of Germany because OF melting Of his
toric br,nz2 r~cnuments. such as those
of Goe tho aud Schiller. while those OF
.ho Hohenzolierns and Hapsburgs were
eft intact a new order has been issued
according to reports from Munich. that
the Hohenzollern monuments shall be
placed in the melting pots
Three Hohenzollern statues are said
to be missing from Berlin. three from
Cologne. two from Munich and one
each from several towns on the Rhine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
HON. ARIA L. STUNTZ
DIES AT CEDAR FALLS
Pioneer lawmaknr Of Iowa and Brother
Of Bishop Homer c. stuntz-Repre-
sented Story County in Iowa Leais-
.Iature Tive. Terms.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls Sept Il Hon. Arba L.
Stuntz. aged so, pioneer Iowa lawmaker
and brother Of Bishop Homer c. Stunt,
OF the Methodist church, died here last
night at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
Benjamin Boardman. wife OF the
Teachers College secretary. Stuntz
represented Story county in the Twen
ty-tk.sc and y.fonrth general as
sen1bly, during which he was member
OF the committee developing policies
and plans OF Ames College. Bishop
stuntz is en route to Africa and can
not attend the funeral Monday at State
Center. TN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
D;.ea,. n Mid Form.

Chicago, Sept. 21.--Todays early re-
ports from the Great Lakes show no
alarming increase In Spanish influenza
cases. About 1000 men have been af-
fected but the attacks generally have
been light and only one death has been
reported. The disease has invaded
Chicago thru It's northern suburbs. To
prevent Its spread to Camp Grant,
!?sscs..o:32 q i; tiia ss:s::..:.:: 8 IN"
cantonmcnt haA cancelled All passes
Tor week -soA liberty outside RockforA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
Two aoI.heyik shins Sunk

London. Sept 2l,-Ehtente naval
units and allied troops operating along
the river Dwina. in northern European
Russia. have sunk two enemy ships
and captured two guns, according to
an official statement today. Heavy
losses were inflicted on the bolshevik
forces
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
soLAcE TO KAISER BILL.

Overjoyed by Relief Of German Broth
ers iin Baltic Lands.
Amsterdam. Sept. 20.-On the occas-
ion Of the opening Of Doropat Univer-
sity. Emperor William, according to
the dusseldorf Nachrichten. sent the
following message to the rector and
professors: 80
Among Ube changing events and
impressions of the war, which the Ger
man fatherland 'has been forced to
wage in defense of it's sacred soil and
a world of enemies the eliIlnation OF
our German brothers in Baltic lands
from foreign oppression has given me
very especial joy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
st. Quentin. German counter attack
was repulsed.
Huns Continue Retreat.

With the American Army on the
Lorraine Front, Sept. 21.--Fires were
observed today in the town of Dom
martin. behind the German line on this
front, together with u heavy movement
of men and wagon trains behind the
lines. Z Theec We're taken to indicate a
further retirement Of the Germans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
7 The Wea.her.

Iowa--Fair and not 20 cool tonightss
Sunday and Monday fair and warmer,
Range OF temperature ut Marshalag
town; Friday, 81 and "a: Thurss,ayss
6s nnd se. cant % sss: ea ana Ia ~ AkRs
I this morning, 81; yesterday. -. Kalls'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-09-21
iN1~%ERRsE" -c LEAVE c.:*.I5oosH; c.l:*.I5 oosH.
Accepts Vice Presidency a. First Ma
L tienal Bank q 0sluth.
Special to Times- Republican.

SPVCIdk 10 I 1Hc1~ tOopuUuCAtt.1I $4,000 ~ m
Clinton. Sept. 21.--J. N. lnGwcNen,
president OF the Iowa StA4e Bankers
Association. today resigned his posi-
tion as president Of the Peoples Trust
and Savings Bank OF Clinton. 70 accept
the vice presidency of tho First Ma
tional Bank OF Duluth. MINI, efSective
sine time this, fall, the exact date not
being announced