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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-28

That the people making up the Ketchikan district in this government loan will subscribe the quota. is not doabted; and the only questions are In how much less time than three weeks can our allotted sum be raised and how much of an oversubscription can be raised. Let us answer the first question today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-28
-A1IERICA'S ANSWER.

Secretary LaaS;ng's answer to the Austro- Hurgarian note though brief was very com
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08

measures which are necessitated BY
methods of systematic destruction and
Pillage which the enemy is employing in
territory he is obliged to evacuate.
Belgium has long been exposed TO the
rayages of the Germans. At the very
moment the new imperial chancellor Is
proclaiming his anxiety for the happi.
ness of peoples and his will to work for
the deliveranee Of humanity, the Bel
gian government receives news Of fresh
excesses on the part Of the German ar
mics in occupied Belgium From the
coast to beyond Bruges the male pop.
ulation from Is to 45 years is being torn
from their homes and subjected to the
most brutal treatment. These men are
compelled to work at forced labor for
the military needs of the enemy.
"a vengeful clamof would rise from
the whole world if, at the moment Of
leaving Belgian soil, the German ar
mics renewed with redoubled cruelty
the excesses which marked the invasion
Of Belgium and if they undertook to
consummate the ruin of the country by
pillage, arson and the whole deportation
of the people"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
EVACUATION
PLANS RUSHED
Germans Not Leaving Any
thing of Use to the
Allies
TELEPHONE LINES
ARE REMOVED
Materials Being Fired and
the Factories Prepared
for Quick Destruction

Amsterdam, Oct. s.-The evacuation
by the Germans Of the Belgian coast re.
gion is continuing, the frontier cores.
pondent of the Telegraaf reports. The
telephone lines betveen the frontier and
the coast were icing taken down yes
terday and to-day.
The stores Of material at Knokke, near
the coast five miles from the Dutch Dor.
der have been set on FIRE, the reports
state, and many factories have been un-
dernined in preparation for their quick
destruction.
As part Of the occupying troops would
have to choose between capture and
flight when the evacuation occurs, the
correspondent points out, instructions
have been given them, he says, to es.
cape to Holland IN civilian clothes with
the object Of evading imprisonment and
subsequently returning TO Germany.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
ATTACK WAS BEGUN
DURING HEAVY RAIN
And 1t Was Launched Just Before Day.
break, Between st. Quentin
and Cambria.

London, Oct. s-English and Ameri,
ean troops attacked this morning ON the
front between st. Quentin and Cambria
Field Marshal Haig announced to-day
Satisfactory progress is being made, the
report states.
To-day's attack was launched inst be-
fore daybreak, during a heavy rain which
began last night
In successful local operations near
Montbrehain and Beaurevoir on this front
yesterday, more than 23O Germans were
taken prisoner by American and English
troops.
The statement reads.
Successful local operations were car.
Fied out yesterday in the neighborhood
bf Montbrehain and north of Beaurevoir.
In which American and English troops
captured over 230 prisoners.
Shortly before dawn this morning.
British and American troops attacked be. bq'.
tween st. Quentin and Cambria In spite
of heavy rain which commenced last
night and still is continuing, the first re-
ports indicate satisfactory progress is be-
ing made"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
ACTIVITY ON THE AIsNE.
French Have Succeeded in Crossing the
River at Berry-au- Bac.

Paris, Oct s-Northeast and north Of
Rheims the French continued their sue.
eessful advance, to-day's war office an
nouncement says. French troops have
reached the outskirts of Conde-sur,
Suippe, at the junction of the Suippe
and the Aisne northeast of Berry .au-
Bac. Along the Suippe river the French
have penetrated into Isle-sur -Suippe in
the west and have captured Bazancourt.
The statement reads:
During the night there were artillery
duels in the region north of st. Quentin.
"On the Suippe front we reached the
outskirts of Conde.sur -Suippe, pene.
trated into Isle-sur-Suippe and captured
'Bazancourt, in spite OF very violent coun
r-attacks by the enemy, whose resist
ance was in vain"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
. ANTONIO F. BRoGGI.
Well-Known Young Man Passed Away
To-day.

Antonio f. Proggi died at his home, 3S
Pearl street, this morning at 1925 o'clock
he had been i'll eight days, but his con
dltion did not take serious turn until
the latter part Of last week. Mr.. Broggi
was well-known Barre young man, and
his untimely death has brought sorrow to
many acquaintance. He leaves his wife
and two sons, Harry and Wayne Broggi
Surviving also are his mother and a
brother, living in Italy, and his sister,
Mrs. B. Cali of this city.
The deceased was formerly employed
in the granite industry, but lately had
been engaged as a salesman He was a
member of the local aerie of Eagles and
belonged to several clubs. He was inter-
ested in outdoor sports and for several
years was actively identified with the
baseball team of the Italian Athletic
club. The deceased was 20 years old and
native Of Italy, although he had lived
in Barre since infancy.
1t is requested that flowers be omitted.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
DEATH OF LEE PARKER.
Son Of Publisher H. E. Parker of Brad
ford Opinion.

Lee Parker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
r. Parker of Bradford, who enlisted in
the navy department some months ago
and was assigned to the printing depart
ment, died at naval hospital in Norfolk,
Va, during the night, according TO infor.
nation received by his sister in law, Mrs.
Charles Parker of Montpelier
He was q years of age and was born
IN Bradford, After finishing his schooling
he entered the printing office Of the Brad
ford Opinion, Of which his father ia pub
Usher, and for some years had been en-.
gagged in that business. Besides his par
ents, he leaves his wife and one son
sister, Miss Sara Parker Of Bradford; a
sister, Mrs, Huntington, in Concord. N.
h.; and brother, Charles, in Montpelier.
Mr.. Parker married Miss Bernice Dodge
at the home Of the latter's cousin. Mrs.
M I. Page, in Barre, four years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
THREATS AND CAJoLERY.
Are Used BY Enemy to Influence Presi.
dent Wilson in His Decision.

Amsterdam, Oct 7-Commenting upon
the address by Prince Macmillan, the
new German imperial chancellor, the
Tageblatt Of Berlin says:
"AH Germany, or at any rate, that
great, honest and good Germany, which
is imperishable, feels that Prince Max
imilian has done what is right and nee.
essary. Why haven't we learned earlier
to know ourseKes?"
The Lokal Anzeiger deiiantly saws the
German people will to the last drop of
blood fight those whose aim is to dictate
humiliating peace.
"Unbroken stands our front on enemy
land" the newspaper continues. "We
shall be able to defend ourselves more
easily against an entente attack through
Bulgaria than against Russia, whose
millions vainly threatened us for three
years. Many hourishing countryside
must be laid waste and hundreds Of
thousands Of lives must be sacrificed by
the enemy tf-this maximum of our con
cessions does not suffice them"
The newspaper admonishes President
Wilson to realize the "superhuman re-
sponsibilities placed upon his shoulders" :"
and hopes ''he will prove himself worthy
of this terribly responsible hour"
The Vienna Reichspost says:
President Wilson is now given an op-
portunity to prove his fitness TO be a
world arbiter, Restoration of peace de-
pehds upon the sincerity of his will to do
Justice and establish new order that
excludes oppression and establishes
real and lasting peace. The fate of hu-
manity has been placed in his hands.
May the president of the great North
American republic, conscious of his ter
rible responsibility, show himself worthy
of the historic task that may cover his
name with imperishable glory"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
WILSON'S REPLY
MAY BE ON WAY
Or at Least 1t Will Be Des-
patched Before
Night
IS THE BELIEF
INeWASHINGTON
Momentous Decision on the
Peace Proffer Was
Reached Today

Washington, D. c.. Oct. s.--President
Wilson's reply to the German and Aus.
trian request for an arInistice and peace
negotiations probably will be dispatched
before night, if it is not already on the
cables.
After being called into conference with
the president with Colonel House and
Secretary Lansing, Secretary Tumulty
announced to-day that Mr. Lansing
would see the newspaper correspondents
at O'Clock and probably would have
something for them"
The president had spent the entire
morning in his study and was believed
to be putting in final shape a document
upon which he worked nearly all day
yesterday.
The president, It was believed, has
preceded actual sending of the reply by
asking Premiers Lloyd George, Clemen
ceau and Orlando to advise him of their
answers or by submitting to the pre-
miers a draft of his reply for approval.
AT any rate it was assumed the Ameri.
can reply viii have the approval of
Great Britain, France and Italy and Of
all the other co-belligerents.
None of those in the presidents con
fdence would give an iptirnation Of his
decision, but when the conference was
over there was no change in the conf
dent belief throughout official circles
thai an armistice would be flatly refused
and the central powers informed that un-
equivocal acceptance OF conditions laid
down by the United States and the allies
must precede any meeting Of peace pleni-
poteRtiaries.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
MRS. E. N. NoRMANDEAU.
Wife of Well Known Contractor, Died
Last Evening.

Mrs Cora B. Normandeau, wife of
Contractor f. n Nomrandeau, died at
her home, 30 Merchant street, Monday
evening after brief illness Besides
her husband, she leaves two sons, Ed
mund and Elmer; her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Richard Boyea of Malone, N. ",
a sister and two brothers in Malone, two
brothers, o. w. Boyea and Arthur Boyea
Of Barre, and two brothers who are in
France. The deceased was born in Ma
lone 30 years ago, and had been a resi-
dent of Barre for the past IA years, She
was a member of st. Moniea's church
and also belonged to the Maccabee order
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
MAILED BEFORE NOV. 20.
Or Christmas Packages viii Not Reach
Soldiers in Time.

Washington, D. G., 2ct. s.--Army reg.
ulations governing the sending of Christ.
mas packages to American soldiers over
seas will apply also to members of the
marine corps, whose address is "Ameri.
can Expeditionary Force" For all other
marines the ordinary naval regulations
will govern the transmission of gift par.
GELS. Packages for shipment abroad
must be in the mail by Nov. 20, bearing
the address tags to be obtained from To-
cal Red Cross chapters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
ALLEN ABBOTT.
Native of Montpelier, But Long Resi-
dent of Barre.

Allen Abbott, l0l South Main street,
passed away at the City hospital last
evening at ll:l0 o'clock, after an illness
of week with pneumonia. Mr. Abbott
was born in Montpelier, although he had
made his home in this city practically
all his life He leaves a wife, who IS
quite i'll with the malady, and son,
Edwin, who reside in this city, while his
parents, two sisters and brother, the
latter Of whom is member Of the Bur
lington fire department, also survive
Previous TO being stricken with the NAL
ady, Mr.. Abbott was employed as pol.
Usher at the Presbrey- -Coykendall plant,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
WILL NOT ACCEPT
An UNJUST PEACE
DR.. Bernhard Dernburg, Former Minister
Of German Colonies, Is Reported
as Saying

Amsterdam, Oct. s.-Germany's new
ministry is one of national defense as
well as of peace and is prepared for a
stand to the end against humiliating
peace. DR.. Bernhard Dernburg, former
minister of the colonies, declares in a
statement, according to Berlin adviees.
President Wilson's fourteen old and
five new points can be accepted by us if
put forward honestly, without humilia.
tion for Germany" DR., Dernburg said.
We shall not accept an unjust, humil-
iating peace The new ministry is not
only ministry of peace, but, If neces-
sary, a ministry of national defense and
if it must be, to the bitter end"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08

The Anglo-American thrust against
the vital sector between Cambria and
st. Quentin follows successful local op.
erations Monday in the regions of Beau
revoir and Montrebhain in which 23G
German prisoners were taken. On the
front of attack the British and Ameri-
cans are pushing eastward from the hills
west OF the. canal between the two
towns toward the railway junction of
Bohain and the railway lines running
north and south which are so important
to the German supply system in this re-
gion
Successful continuation of the French
advance north and northeast Of Rheims
is menacing the security of the Baon
nassif.. Having captured Berry -au- Bae,
the French are fighting into Conde-sur-
Suippe, at the junction Of the Aisne and
Suippe. Progress northward from these
towns would outfank both the Cham
pagne and Laon positions now occupied
by the Germans and make untenable the
lines of both the Aisne and the Re
tourne. In the center by entering Isles
sur-Suippe and capturing BazancouTt,
1he 1IeHch dppdiehCiy nave pEokeh tHe
German hold on the Suippe and made
necessary retirement to the Retourne
or Aisne, farther north.
On the north the Belgian and British
pressure is maintained and the Germans
continue to withdraw from the Belgian
coastal region. It is reported the enc
my is removing all telephone lines and
burning his stores at Knokke, five miles
from the Holland frontier east of Zee
brugge.
From the Suippe to the Meuse, on the
southern end of the line the French and
Americans continue to press the enemy
hard. Large fires are reported behind
the German lines on the American sec
tor east of the Argonne and the inpor-
tant town of Brieulles, on the western
bank of the Meuse, is burning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
MRS. ]. w. GREENLEAF
Moved to Barre Last April from Royalton
Her Native Town.

Mrs. Lizzie G, Greenleaf, wife Of j. w.
Greenleaf, died at her home, IL Addison
place, last night at o'clock She was 81
years old and native of Royalton, hav-
ing moved to Barre from that town last
April. Besides her husband, she leaves an
adopted daughter, aged L daughter,
Mrs. Edward Royce of Barre, and two
sons, Charles Greenleaf of Brookfield and
Private John Greenleaf, who is stationed
at Camp Upton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
MILLIoNAIREs WIPED OUT.
Norwegians Lost Heavily Because Bulga-
ria Dropped Out.

Stockholm, Oct. 7.--tBy the Associated
Press. l-Bulgaria's withdrawal from the
war and subsequent peace developments
have played havoc with Scandinavian
shipping stocks. Norwegian papers es-
innate that one hundred war miliionaires
have been wiped out by the break in
Norwegian shipping securities.
In single day it is estimated that the
value of Norwegian shipping stocks de-
.clined one hundred million laroners. or
about S33,000,O00 These losses were
chiefly on stocks which have been sell.
ing as high as 400 because Of stiff freight
rates. Many stocks of this character
have dropped in value so per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
ELMER GRAFTON.
Had Been Resident of Barre for Five
Years.

The death Of Elmer Grafton occurred
at the City hospital last evening, fol-
lowing an illness Of the past week with
pneumonia. Mr.. Grafton was born in
Milford, N. H., 40 years ago and had
made his residence in this city during
the past five years. Besides his wife, he
leaves the following relatives: A daugh-
ter, Mrs. Walter Wiquest Of Granite
vile; son, Guy Grafton Of this city; a
step-daughter, Miss Florence Cttlbertson,
also Of this city; his father, John Graf
ton, and brother, Frank Grafton, of
Milford, N. II.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
FRENCH FORCES
LAND At BEIRUT
French Fleets Participation in Gen. AL
lenby's Victory in Palestine Is En-
Enthusiastically Received
In Paris

Paris, Oct. Announcement of the
landing Of French naval forces at Beirut
es enthusiastically received by the pub
lie, which is gratifed that the French
feet has a share in the magnificent
achievements of General Allenby. The
Matin says:
With the fall of Beirut, the principal
Austro-Turkish base in Syria collapses.
The Franco British troops have but to
march few days to reach the Bagdad
railroad and break Germany's dreams Of
eastern greatness.
THE official report indicates this bold
stroke of the French naval forces will
have a great effect on Constantinople,
where 1t will throw confusion into the
ruling element"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
ABSOLUTE VICTORY.
Is the Answer BY Italian Newspapers to
the Peace Proposal.

Rome, Monday, Oct. 1--we must
have absolute victory. ANY kind Of ne.
gotiation now is more than ever mad.
missable," the words of President Wil-
son immediately after the rejection Of
the Austrian peace proposal, are reprint.
ed BY the Epoca in large type as sum
nlarizing the attitude of Italians toward
the new peace movement.
The whole press says the request for
an armistice is an Acknowledgement of
defeat by the central empires. The Jour
nal Italia says;
Australia seeks to cheat Italian ma.
tional aspirations by simply returning to
the status quo, which means perma-
nent irreconcilable conflict between Italy
and Austria as long as the latter lleeps
under her rule territories inhabited bv
Italians"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
JOHN ToMAT.
His Wife and Four Children in Italy
Brother in Barre Very Ill.

The death of John Tomat occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Aurelio villa,
26 Berlin street, Monday night The de-
ceased was employed as Jumper in
the granite industry. He was native
of Italy and recently observed his Seth
birthday. He was employed by Giudici
Bros. at the time of his last Illness. His
wife and four children are in Italy A
brother, who lives in Barre, is gravely
III
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
FOR SAFETY OF RAILROADS.
Sec. McAdoo Announced Plans for Strict
Endorsements.

Washington, d, c., Oct. s.-Plans for
strict enforcement Of federal safety laws
and regulations on railroads were an.
nounced to-day by Director General Nc.
Adoo. Frank McManamy, assistant d.
rector of operations for the railroad adj
ministration, has been placed in charge
of movement to round up violators, Ell
ther employees or railroad managers. for
prosecution or disciplining.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
RoIvo PUR0.
Native of Finland Leaves Wife and 3
Daughter in Barre.

The death of Roivo Puro, a native of
Finland, occurred early yesterday at the
City hospital. The deceased lived at 95
Beckley street, and he is survived by his
wife and a daughter, He came here from
Finland four years ago and had lately
been employed as granitecutter in the
plant Of Canton Bros. A sister lives in
Quincy, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
REDUCED TAX ON SPIRITS
Fixed by Senate Finance Committee on
War Revenue Bill.

Washington, D. G., Oct. g. Resuming
revision Of the war revenue bill to-day,
the Senate finance committee considered
the beverage sections and reduced the tax
Of Ss gallon on distilled spirits used for
beverage purposes, as provided in the
House bill, to $6.40 gallon. The doubled
rates on beer and wines were approved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08

GIOVANNI ZAMPIERI.
Employed for Seven Years in Barre as
Granitecutter.

Giovanni Zampieri, who lived at l6
First street, passed away early to-day,
after an illness of week. He was "a
years old and a native of San Embrogio,
Italy, Mr., zampieri had been resident
Of Barre for the past seven years, having
been employed here as granitecutter.
He leaves a brother, who enlisted in the
American army from Pitt sburg, Pa, and
a second brother in the italian army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
FAMOUS KENTUcKIAN.
James D, Mccready Died To-day, Aged
30 Years.

Richmond, Ky, Oct. S.--James D. Me.
Cready, tice governor of Kentucky, six
years a representative of his state in
the United States Senate, and for several
consecutive terms member Of the low
er House Of Congress, died at his home
here to-day after brief illness. He
was so years old.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
TWO GAMES EACH WEEK
To Constitute Baseball Schedules Next
Summer.

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. s.-The govern
ment has approved the plan of the ma
tional baseball federation to form semi.
professional league to play in major
league parks on Saturdays and Sundays
during the coming season, it was an
nounced here last night by CLAYTON
Townes, Cleveland member OF the execu.
tive committee of the federation, upon
his return from Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
BIG SHE'LL FACTORIES.
Are to Be Erected By War Department
at st. Louis.

Washington, d. c., Oct. S.-The war
department announced to-day that two
shell factories to cost S3,s30,000 will be
erected in connection with the Laclede
Gasltght plants at st. Louis. The de-
partment also announced that bunga-
lows, barracks and other accommoda.
tions for munition workers to cost $45O,-
600 will be built at once at the picric acid
plant Of Semet-Solvay at Grand Rapids,
Mich.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
-=------=a=---=---7-7-=--
EPIDEMIC IN SOUTH.
Has Spread with Remarkable Rapid,
ty.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct, Spanish s. infuen.
"a, which started in the east month
ago, now has spread throughout the
south, despite drastic action of health
officials. Unofficial reports from a score
OF the larger cities in the south show
more than $4,000 eases reported among
the civilian populations, while hardly q
single army camp has escaped The
death rate, however, is comparatively
small.
In an effort to check the disease.
churches, saloons, theatres and other
places of public gathering have been
closed in almost every large city,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
COL. c. B. HACADORN
VAS FOUND DEAD
IN HIS QUARTERS
He Was Acting Commander Of Camp
Grant in Illinois--Cause Of Death
Due to Worry Over Epi-
denic in Camp.

Camp Grant, Ill. Oct. s.--Colonel C. B.
Hagadorn, acting commander of Camp
Grant, was found dead in his quarters at
the Camp this morning.
The cause Of his death was due no
doubt to nervous collapse brought on by
work and worry over the epidemic in
camp" said Colonel Charles w. Castle.
who becomes the acting commander.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-08
MRS. oRRIN coACHE.
Death Is the Third in Family Within :
Week

Mrs. 0rrin Coache died at her hon {
the east hill Monday evening, the e >sSl-
lowing an illness Of fortnig' 4 Ter
death Is the third to occur in K NSsmiIy
within week, the demise of .SH Coache
having followed that Of the .S1 year-old
daughter, who died early laN~ geek. The
deceased was around 35 years old and a
native of Napierville, P. O., having moved
to Vermont three years ago. Three chill
dren survive. The body viii be brought
to Barre for funeral services in st. Moni-
cas- church, and interment is to be made
IN the Catholic cemetery on Beckley
street, beside the bodies Of the husband
and daughter.