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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-09
PERSHING AFTER
BIG IRON FIELD
His Troops Are Advancing
Toward Briey and
Montmedy
AMERICAN FLAG
ON DON-SUR-MEUSE
-
Americans Found Parts Of
the Picturesque Town
Still Intact

with the American Army on the Sedan
Front, Nov. 0 tby the Associated Press)
The American army east of the Meuse
continue to advance to-day despite strong
machine gun resistance.
The Americans went ahead in this re-
gion both north and south of Damvillers.
Along the line of the Meuse on the
front from Sassey to Marlincourt last
night was marked by artillery and ma.
chine gun fighting.
With the American Army on the Sedan
Front, Nov. 8 Thy the Associated Pressl
The fact that Germany had sent armi.
stice delegates within the allied lines has
not slowed up the American operations.
From the heights east of Dun-sur. Meuse
to Sedan, the same dash that has charac-
terized their work since the beginning Of
the offensive animated the American
troops in their operations yesterday and
to-day.
The American flag to-day is flying over
Dun'sur- Meuse. Dun is picturesque
town on the east bank of the Meuse and
is situated on high hills whose steep
slopes rise abruptly from the main street.
:, When the Americans entered the town,
the German battlehag was flying on the
spire of the church, which crowns a hill
For few hours the Americans were too
busy to bother with it, but then the
American flag took its place. the German
emblem becoming the trophy of the engi-
neer corps.
The usual despoliation marked the
German withdrawal from Dun. Exeept
Tor the destruction OF roads and bridges,
little property. however was DESTROYED
aside from that damaged BY the German
and American artillery. But the town Is
monument to the Workmanship. Of the
gunners. A great part of the little city
is yet habitable, but there are few houses
that do not bear scars.
Little of value was left within the
houses. The Germans carted away every
thing of value they could carry. What
they could not move, they destroyed The
shops Of the town bear evidence Of long
by the Germans. Over a ma
lority of the shops there are German |
signs.
With the American Army on the Sedan
Front, Nov. tby the Associated Press). |
What is the use Of staying out there |
to be killed on the last day" was the
comment of scores of prisoners brought I
n yesterday by the Americans. The cap
lured Germans were more discouraged |
lot than usual.
Most of them declared that since their
government is quitting -and they appear
% be convinced that it is--it was absurd
'or them to neglect the opportunity to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-09

Paris, Nov ., 5 a. m.-Germanys
armistiee delegates were received by Mar
shal Foch yesterday morning at 8 o'clock
in railroad car in which the comman-
der rin-chief of the allied forces has his
headquarters, according to the Petit
journal. When the Germans credentials
had been opened and verified. Matthias
Erzberger, leader Of the enemy deleqa.
tion, speaking in French, announced that
the German government had been advised
by President Wilson that Marshal Foch
was qualified TO communicate to them
the allies conditions and had appointed
them plenipotentiaries to take cognizance
oi the terms and eventually sign an
armistice.
Marshal Foeh then made the terms in
a loud voice, dwelling upon each word
The Germans were prepared by semi.offi.
eial communications for the stipulations
rs whole, but hearing set forth in de-
tall the concrete demands seemed to
bring TO them for the first time full real.
ization OF the extent Of the German de.
feat,
They made few observations. merely
pointing out material difficulties standing
in the way Of carrying out some quite
secondary clauses. Then Erzberger asked
Tor a suspension OF hostilities in the in.
terests Of humanity This request Mar
shal Foch fatty refused
The delegates, having obtained permis.
sion to send courier TO Spa and com.
with that place BY wireless
Marshal Foeh immediately
wrote an account Of the proceedings and
sent them by an aide to Premier Ciemen-
eau, who received them at noon.
The German delegates are lodged in
country mansion at Rethondes, six miles
EAST of Compiegne, and 30 miles from
Marshal Foch's headquarters.
With the commander chief at the
.ime Of the interview were Major General
Maxine Weygand, his assistant; Vice
ADMIRAL Sir RoSslyn Wemyss, first lord
Il the British admiralty, and Vice ADJ
niral William Sims, American represen
atiye.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-09
KAISER CLINGS>
TO HIS THRONE
German Socialists Hold Up
Deposing Plans Pend
ing Armistice
CHANCELLOR QUITS
THE GOVERNMENT
Republic Has Been Set Up in
the German Kingdom
of Bavaria

Washington, D. c., Nov. 9.--Diplomatic
dispatches through Switzerland to-day
say German information shows the So
cialists are delaying steps to force the
kaiser's abdication pending "the expected
signing of the armistice."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-09

Paris, Nov. 9--Kurt Eisner, Munich
newspaper man and prominent in Social
ist circles, is the leader Of the revolution
which has broken out in the Bayarian
capital, it appears from information re-
ceiyed here. Some reports designate him
as president of the Bavarian republic
which has been proclaimed.
Eisner, the advices add, has organized
a committee consisting Of workmen, sol
diers and peasants, in many respects
similar to a Russian soviet.
Eisner is newspaper man on the
Munich Post He first came to public at.
tention in 1905 as gifted speaker at
Socialist meetings. He now is about As
years old. He has not held public Office.
Eisner was arrested some time ago for
having published the news that Germany
on July 2s, 1914, was mobilizing her
armies. He was released after serving
sentence lasting until Is days ago.
Only scant messages are arriving from
Germany with regard to the Bavarian
revolutionary movement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-09

Copenhagen, Nov 9.-Emperor William
has not yet accepted the resignation of
Prince Macmillan Of Baden, the German
chancellor, according to Berlin message
to-day. The emperor, who has been thor
oughly informed by the chancellor re.
garding the general situation, the mes
sage adds, has asked Prince Macmillan
to continue holding the Office provision
ally until the emperors final decision is
reached.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

man one half block 70 stop when the
car is loaded TO FL Paso capacity. and
then we wonder why the street cars
hit so many OF our private cars and
have taken lives OF several people OF
this city. Then last Of all when a
car comes latter waiting some five 70
IS minutes) you get on and pay q
seat fare and take standing room like
stock in a stock car going to market
The railroad companies are prohibited
from loading stock in their stock cars
as close as Stone & Webster load the
public in Fl Paso.
I often wonder why was this ordin-
ance passed against the will OF the
public and for the sole purpose OF in
creasing stone q Webster's treasury
at Boston. remember not long ago
that Judge Goggin led the fight for
a better city government, better ser
vice, efficiency, a square deal 70 all
Is this that square deal he spoke
about2
Citizens are we going 10 accept
this ordinance as the wishes Of few
a gainst the wishes OF the majority
We are fighting in this great world
war today in order TO give the people
the right 20 rule themselves. Why
not rule ourselves AZ homer
II our city council can't see lit %
repeal this ordinance. let's have a
petition fOr a referendum vote
Arthur n. Horn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
LETTERS To Ole HERALD
Gan communications must bear

where there isn't enough room TO get
on and off the jItnes.
Let's consider the service that this
same Stone * Webster Co. is forced
TO give at Tt. Worth and Dallas. I
spent some ten days or more IN these
two places the month OF December
and the good car service they had
sure was noticeable to me. and I was
told that they had two and one half
three and five minute service through
the busiest hours.
They have heaters on their cars so
that the public does not freeze while
riding them, and I never saw a car so
full that q person had 20 stand Up.
Let's compare our condition 20 the
other places. The cars here are not
kept clean. as they should be. while
some Of them have their doors cut
short, leaving six or eight inches open
al the bottom. That sure gives some
ventilation these cool windy morn
ings- There is no heating service
whatever. strong arm brake on
most Of the cars that takes the motor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
Little lnterriews

appeasabIe. That is because so many
men have gone 10 war who are the
flowers Of the nation Give q woman
mans wage and let her prove her
self But give her q woman's wage
and expect her TO do a mans work.
and the employer will be disappointed
and the woman will get oalky like a
mule
-One OF the greatest tasks in life"
said Roy 2 Davenport, lis 10 raise
a large family and raise Il so that all
can live happily together without
pickering. I have known one family
where one selfish girl prevented har-
mOny- If mothers only realized that
they are building human souls. they
would study their task in life with as
much diligence as the greatest scien-
fist, with all the aFdor OF a book
lover, and with the tenderness and
sweetness Of true womanhood. There
would be fewer bridge parties and
less erocheted stuff. but there would
be greater results in the quality OF
the children"
an spite OF the war conditions. FL
Faso continues TO grow. continues 70
sell q surprising number OF auto
mobiles, continues TO do a thriving
business in real estate" said 0. I
Harley Business as usual might
very well be a slogan for this city
There are doubtless those who have
not the same faith as I, but I expect
70 see q city of nearly 200, 900 about
ten years from now"
= =
4 have heard II stated from time
to time that soldiers lack reading
matter Again I hear il said that
much OF the reading matter they do
get is in the shape OF magazines
that are anywhere from two or three
months old to a year." said Harry Ray
burn Il don't know how much truth
there may be in this, but I do know
that many Of the young men who
have Joined the ranks find 1t almost
Impossible TO live without reading
matter. II they do lack reading mat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

says Budget Fund CanvaSserS Should Not Apologize
Local Prices on Patent Compounds To Be Fixed by u S.

NANNASSERS who are working
TO get subscriptions for the
~ Fl Paso chamber Of commerce
should not apologize for what they
sre doing when they enter a mans
rffi@e," said J. ". Kirkpatrick. They
hould not start an feel sorry for
-ou' air. but should 80 IN with the
lea that they are giving a man an
opportunity TO give something that
is necessary for his business success
IN the city In ny canvass OF the
automobile men 7 only found one man
who turned me down and am work
ing On him yet Tho chamber OF
commerce makes it possible for bust
ness men to do a bigger business and
everyone should recognize It."
y
There Is at present great de-
mand for stenographers who can
write Shorthand in both English and
spanish" said J. P Mullen. In writ
'ng shorthand in Spanish extra char
acters have TO be provided for special
sounds which are not found in Eng
lish, but otherwise there IS not so
nuch difference. While the trouble
Of learning 10 be a Spanish, az well
IS an English, stenographer is not so
great the rewards are generous.
Young people along the border who
ere learning stenography should learn
10 write shorthand Tor Spanish as well
IS English
The vail for men IN heard on
every side" said J. B. Cleveland. and
he need for either trained workers
IN many lines or men Of Intelligence
and trained minds who can adapt
themselves TO any situation or bust
ness with readiness seem TO be IN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
W.T. 4 REFERENnT,I

Editor FL Paso Herald:
I believe I know the feeling Of
that part OF the public that has not
been fortunate enough 70 own a six
cylinder car and had 10 depend on the
jitnes and Stone q Webster for trans
portatiou TO and from their work.
! operate q locomotive down Main
street every day and, from experience.
can almost see the hand writing
on the wall, that there is going TO
be property, life and limb injured at
the north side OF the plaza. Who is
going to pay the damages? The rail
road companies. OF course.
Now as it looks by the action Of
our city council the public is forced
TO ride the Stone & Webster cars. or
forced to the Inconvenience OF walk
ing 70 the north side Of the plaza,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
FACTS ABOUT OUR NAVY
Sounding Alarms on a Ship.
BY LIEUTENANT FITz HUGH GREEN, L. :. n.

~ a battleship a section. or one
fourth OF the ships company is
- always on watch on deck and in
the engine room. OF these $50 men
only a small portion are actually
awake and on duty. Those up include
members Of the life boats crew.
helmsmen, IoOkouts and stokers, oil
ers. watertenders, and engineers be-
low others are dressed and available
but are usually permitted to sleep
subject TO call.
When an enemy is sighted. collis-
sion imminent or fire starts the
services OF all hands are required at
the shortest possible notice, lrrespec-
tive or rank or rating
General alarm E0ngs are To-.
Gated throughout the ship in every
compartment. passageway and
space. The captain or the officer
OF the deck may start them ring
ing by simply twisting n small
crank in the cabin or on the
bridge. Instantly EOngs create
such an uproar as will starfie the
most profound sleeper and par
aIyEe music or conversation.
All hands awaken and throw on
their clothes. Officers dress. arm
themselves and hasten 20 their div
isions. Captain and executive officer
mount the bridge They all know
some emergency is at hand. Upon
cessation OF the gOngs follows a dis
tinguishing call by the bugler on
watch, taken up in turn by all others.
then by word OF mouth from the
bOatsWain mates throughout the ship.
Collision is heralded by a piercing
blast OF the siren. which screams q
nerve rackiug protest OF terror
against approaching danger. I heard
an admiral say he had been in three
collisions in fog. so that nothing was
more blood curdlug 10 him now than
the shrek OF a siren
General quarters. or battle stations,
usually means more time 70 prepare.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

the hostile ships are within range
only blgie call is used after the
gOnss- Guns are manned, ammunition
provided and final preparations made
for battle on the destroyer Broke
Few weeks ago men were fighting
hand 60 hand in darkness before there
was even time TO sound a general
alarm such a thing is unknown on
modern tleships-pOWerful search
lights penetrate tie black night and
cut the darkness into white ribbons
Fire also has its own bugIe call
followed by one, two or three
blasts, according to whether the
trouble is forward, amIdshIps or
aft. Rapid ringing OF the ships
bell follows the bugle. with one,
two or three single strokes cor
responding to the buEle blasts
Hatehes near the fire are battered
down. hoses led out and chenli-
Gals provided There f. great riv-
airy among the sailors to see who
shah be ready first. Sometimes
they even forget where the fire f.
In their mad bOyish desire to trim
one another.
IN any one OF these emergencies e
may be necessary 10 close watertight
doors. Before collision this IS always
done To warn men far below Ies-
they be cut OF from escape. electric
hoWlers screech and cough for several
minutes beforehand. The officer or
the deck operates these hoWIers, and
on many ships, can close all water
tight doors by simply pushing a but
One use OF sirens and gongs not
listed officially. Is to celebrate the
arrival OF the New Year. On the az
ternoOn OF December 31st steam is
cut off al sirens and whistles in the
navy ana guard put over the gen
eral alarm switches But often
enough some clever "gob" sets them
off and Invariably he starts the
New Year in the brig with "ten DAYS
B. & ". dread and Waterl with fun
ration every third day''-eXceI1ent for
dyspepsia. 7 hear .-.-Copvrigh
1918. by George Matthew Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem.
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thele
and diapers VIII Jerusalem British viii 1 vow
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CopyTiEht ny George Mattnsw MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

ter. 70 seems 70 me there is no good
reason why they should
K
Prices as arranged by the local
price interpreting board are being
generally observed by local dealers"
said George IT. Clements. Occasion
ally we find a merchant overcharging.
but promptly on our calling his at
tention TO the fact. he makes the
proper correction. There has been
some suggestion that the board ar
range prices for patent articles. such
as patent lard compounds and tho
like, but no action has been taken on
this. because II will be fixed nation
ally. However. n any one is made TO
pay excessive charges for such articles
a report Of the same TO the chamber
Of commerce Will be followed by an
investigation"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
Tries To Lasso Bear
With Grapevine Moose

Elkins, W. Va. Jan. 9.-James s.
Ware had a thrilling experience when
he encountered a bear and her cub On
Cheat Mountain recently.
According TO Ware, the bears
climbed a tree. and. being unarmed.
he secured some grapevine and fol-
lowed, with the intention Of llssoirE
them. The mOt1er bear climbed down
over Ware. soldering fin his face.
he said. but making no attempt TO
attack him, and fled into the woods
abandoning the cub. Ware hurried
home and returned with O dog and
gun. but both OF the animals nad
lIsappsarel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
MASS. BUSINESS HOUSES
OPEN AT 9. CLOSE AT !

Boston, Mass, Jan. g.-Drastfc
measures for the conservatfo Of fuel
and light are provided in an order
issued today by James J. Storrow.
fuel administrator for New England.
applicable throughout MASSACHUSETTS,
They include the opening OF business
houses az a. II. and the closing ut
p m. and the closing or theaters.
bars and all places Of amusement at
10 p m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
(BY G. 4. NJ

with other cities it certainly not necessary to cut off
the lights San Francisco street. much Travelled and
so important to the city and its visitors.
People asked TO suffer unnecessary hardships will be
later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
Arizona Needs Another Judge

RIZONA needs another federal Judge and should have
a one before the present lone judge has worked him
self to death Likewise the public is entitled to
more expeditions settlement Of court than possibly
can be arranged when Judge Overburdened with work
With a population of close to 100000 and an area OF
1895 square miles, Arizona has the largest federal dis
trt In the United States Texas averages federal judge
every 10000 inhabitants and the district area
is less than one-third that Of Arizona.
The labors Of Judge William H. Sawtelle further
increased by the large Indian reservations and forest
serves in the state within which proceedings be
heard only the federal court and by the proximity Of
the international boundary which contributes largely to the
congestion of the court calendar
three years. Judge Sawtee has had two weeks vaca
ton and he works long hours every day but Sunday
Nevertheless his docket is always OyerbuTdened and the
continually far behind with its work This causes
long delays in hearing cases and increases the expense OF
United States senator H F. Ashurst has interested him
self the federal court situation in Arizona and has pre-
pared for senate action to create new federal
district. It merits favorable vote.
One Of the satisfaeOns expansion of the army is
the opportunity the new avbOnes" have been given to
show they be Just good officers they
listed men
New Years msrrymakers soaked themselves all night
with $40 champagne and then in gray daylight bought
papers from shiveriug nswsbOys at five cents each.
We have been accustomed to thinking of the French
delicate IN figure and efemnste in face but these French
officers who have to Fl PasO are two listed fighting
men and no mistake.
Surrender? I'll die first" said American soldier
with Gen Pershngs expedition Through him spoke the
Americans Of 177s.
Tae hOusekeeper who won't stand for the cash ana carry
system needn't complain about high prices.
The Germans fear all their men will be killed, leaving
nation OF women; sort of mans land, to speak
Bureaucracy at Washington must 90 the way Of ante
crazy IN Europe.
The best for wilhes peace suggestion is "Get
thee behind me, Satan"
This year IS different from past years If you make
good resolutions, show wartime grit by sticking to them
To clean up Fl Psso just get division Of troops
would be displaying the spirit Of SIS.
Something should be done about those persons who
write poor verse quoting the kaiser in Dutch comedian
brogue He doesn't talk that way and did, and be
Sides there's nothing OF the low comedian about Wilhelm
His roles cast in tragedy.
Even the hobo may claim be doing his bit with
soapless days
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

One Of the sasfacions expansion of the army is
the opportunity the awbones" have been given TO
show they be Just good officers they en-
listed men
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

New Years msrrymakers soaked themselves all night
with $40 champagne and then in gray daylight bought
papers from shivering nswsboys at five cents each
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

ITALY BARS PASTRY AND CAKE.
Rome. italy. Jan. 9.-The italian
government has promulgated a de-
cree prohibiting the making and sale
OF cake pastry and confectionery
under whatever shape or form.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09
BIZ DUNK Bolts.

yard fence.
Fletcher Henstep missed most Of the
sermon last Sunday by refusing to
take off his earmuffs.
Jefferson Potloeks has been setting
his mint traps this winter along Can
der creek, but has not had any success.
he set the traps wherever he found
some tracks, and now realizes that if
he had only had presence Of mind
enough to set them there before the
animals came along he would have
caught them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

We have been accustomed to thinking Of the French
delicate figure and effeminste in face but these French
officers who Fl Paso listed fighting
men and mistake
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

Surrender? TU die first" said an American soldier
with Gen Pershngs expedition Through him spoke the
Americans Of 177s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

Tae housekeeper who won't stand for the cash ana carry
system needn't complain about high prices
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

To clean up Fl Psso just to get division of troops
you'd be displaying the spirit Of SIS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

The Germans fear all their men viii be killed. leaving
nation Of women sort of mans land, to speak.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

This year different from past years. II you make
good resolutions, show wartime gt by sticking to them
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

Something should be done about those persons who
write poor verse, quoting the kaiser in Dutch comedian
rogue He doesn't talk that way and did, and be
ides, there's nothing OF the low comedian about Wilhelm
lis roles cast in tragedy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-09

Even hobo may claim be doing his bit with seven
sOapless days.