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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07

Reports from the scene state that very
nearly all their objeetives were gained
which would appear to indicate that the
attack was not local one, but a part Of
n well defined plan directed by the allied
command.
Belleau wood, east of Torcy, was first
reported cleared of Germans by the
American marines, but later advices
made it appear probable that the enemy
was still holding out in portion of this
wooded area.
West of Chateau Thierry, the Germans
in their rush last week occupied hill 204,
a height which dominated the city, From
this they have been elected by the
French.
On the front between the Marne river
and Rheims, the British have gained
foothold in the town of Bligny, which is
nine miles from Rheims and in sector
which might become vital should the al
lies attack there in force. German Off
cial statements have mentioned the ar
rival of allied forces in this particular
region, and the allied aggressive there
may be linked up with the activity on
the western side of the salient, in consid
eration of what may be the initiation of
a counter offensive against the Germans.
The blows being struck at the German
positions will have tendency to prevent
the Germans from withdrawing their
crack troops for recuperation before
launching an attack on another sector of
The front.
Advices from the battle area say that
three German divisions, which had been
evidently held in reserve, had been
brought up to the front to oppose the
Americans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
AMERICANS SEIZED
MACHINE GUNS
Which Had Been Bothering Them on the
American First Lines-Paris News
paper Points to the Event
as Significant.

Paris, June In announcing that the
Germans are being held and that French
counter attacks are meeting with success,
an official note mentions especially the
activity of the American troops along
the Marine and northwest of Chateau
Thierry. This note says that the lat
est fighting confirms the general impress
sion of the past few days that the enc
my is being held everywhere and that
relations which have become purely To-
cal will develop.
The following editorial appeared in
one of to-day's papers: As the Ameri-
can first line was being harrassed by
German machine guns, an American pa
troll attacked the machine guns, killed
the gunners and captured the guns. II
is thus that the young American sol
diers give daily fresh proofs of their
spirit, initiative and courage as well as
their perfect adaptsbility to modern
fighting conditions"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mr. and Mrs r. r. Northrop have re-
TUNED from South Royalton and Wood
stock. where they went to attend the
wedding Of Mrs Northrop's nephew, Rol-
and B. Mcintosh, and Miss Mary Read Of
Woodstock. A reception was given the
couple az the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Intosh in South Royalton Wednesday
afternoon.
The decision to curtsil somewhat the
annual banquet Of the Spaulding high
school Alumni association was reached at
a meeting of the committee last even
ing. In former years, the alumi have
held the banquet al Hotel Barre and
have carried out the yearly reunion ~
former students and graduates with
great degree Of success. but a decision
to Gu; down the banquet was made ov-
ing 10 the conditions at present existing
and as patriotic duty towards making
the world safe for democracy" As usual
the affair will be held st Hotel Barre.
although the feasting part Of the pro-
gram j. TO b mainly an informal lunch.
although it j. expected that the cus-
iomary program II speeches and tossts
viii D. adhered 10.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
FRENCH DELIVER HARD SMASHES
AND RECAPTURED TWO TOWNS
British Delivered Attack on Eastern
Side of German Salient and Gained
FOOthold in the Town of Bligny-
Many Prisoners We're Captured

Striking the Germans northwest of Chateau They along the
the egons launching their heaviest blows
but few days ago. American Marines fighting with French
troops either side have pushed back the tip the salient
by the their the Marne They have recapted
the village of dsputng with
the the Bussaes and Bourschs
The gallant work of the American Soldiers of the sea- in this
advance of two miles along front of almost three miles
stands out heroic chapter in the story of American parpa
on the struggle France Narratives of the battle which be-
gan Thursday afternoon tell of the irresistible dash of the
marines and the deadly of their fire into forces
opposed to them.
West of scissors the French have taken the village of LIE
Porte which is located the north bank of the Aisne
Further SOUTH crossing the Clgnon from Gandeu the
French ecapured the hamlet of Vny and swept eastward
from Veuy and driven the Germans out of grove
which they held there.
Just to the south the Americans launched their blow at the
Germans and have taken extensive ground
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
GERMANS GAVE THEMSELVES UP.
Surrendered Right and Left as American
Marines Advanced.

With the American Forces on the
Marne, Thursday, June 6.--(By Associ.
ated Press The second attack made
to-day by American marines on German
positions, northwest of Chateau Thierry
early gave promise of being as success.
full as this morning attacks. The ma.
rines reached all their objectives set for
the first hour within that time limit and
pushed beyond them. The early reports
indicated the Germans on the run for
the time being and surrendering right
and left to the Americans.
One of the toughest of all the obiec-
tives, Belleau wood, some four miles
from Chateau Thierry, >as swept by the
marines without serious trouble.
There seemed reason to expect Ger
man counter-atta in strength before
long. The roads behind the German lines
are filled with troops, guns and wagons
but the American artillery turned on
them and created havoc.
The marines in their forward sweep
took strong ground ON either side Of
Belleau wood and cleared out the ravine
south of Torcy, which linked UP the
line with Hill l42, which was taken this
morning. This gave them strong and
dominating position for a continuance of
their attack. Their total advance was
approximately two miles on a three nile
front. The total number of prisoners
taken was not known this morning, but
additional captives were brought in from
the morning attack. which netted about
one hundred prisoners.
A notable development was the low
morale Of the prisoners, all Of whom
are Prussians. They expressed them
selves as tired Of the war and Glad to
get out of the fighting. This was de.
spite the fact, they say. that thew are
furnished with food although the Ssxons.
the Wuertemburg Troops and others NAV
70 without.
Il must not be imagined. however. thar
they did not put up a fight this morn
ing. for their officers were among them
urging them on, but the marinee dashed
ntO them yelling like Indians and plav- 1
ng bayonet and rife One marine Who I
vas taking hack a prisoner. nan into
NO German officers and ten men. he
sckled them gie-hanied with his rife /
md bayonet. killed both the ofSc-rs ami 4
Founded seven n the men.
Another sergeant Sas about 10 take =
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
AMERICAN ARTILLERY
PERFORMING FINELY
Is Aiding in the Driving of Germans
Back on the Western Border of
the Marne Salient.

With the American Forces on the
MarDe, June 7.-(By the Associated
Press American marines last night
reached the outskirts of Bouresches.
northwest Of Chateau -Thierrv. and
poured volleys of machine gun FIRE into
the enemy. inficting terrific casualties.
Bsyonets were used freely against many
of the Germans who attempted TO make
a stand in the streets. At daybreak to-
day the marines were slowly driving the
Germans back IN the face Of heavy ar
tiheTy ire including gas shells.
The American artillery was perform
ing magniHcently il this operation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
GERMAN SUBMARINE
GETS I4TH VICTIM
British Steamship Harpathian Was Sunk
Without Warning But the Crew Got
OFF an6 Were Landed

Washington, ID. c., June belief that
the German submarines, which earlier in
the week. successfully attacked coast
schooners and steamers off the New Jer-
sey coast, are now lying in wait for
larger prey in one of the transatlantic
travel routes off the Virginia capes, was
expressed in official circles here to-day.
This theory was strengthened by the tor
pedoing Wednesday of the British steam
ship Harpathian, one hundred miles off
the Virginia coast, news of which was
announced in navy department dispatches
published to-day.
Having. as the Germans believed,
struck fear into the hearts of Americans
through the dspredations near the ports
of New York and Philadelphia. II is
probable. officials said, that the L boat
commanders have decided to make a
bolder effort and. despite the multitude
Of patrol craft engaged in the search for
them, make a supreme effort with
transport or large cargo or passenger
carrying vessel as the prize.
In the torpedoing of the Harpathian.
the raiders struck without warning and
apparently at an armed vessel. The navy
department bad not received word a. to
the ship was armed but ex-
pressed the opinion that il was. As al
British steamers plying through the war
zone. carry guns. The Harpathisn went
down within seven or eight minutes after
the torpedo struck. though the crew
TO get away and were landed
late yesterday at port in Chesapeake
bay.
The sinking Of the Harpathian brought
he total number u victims q the Ger
ran raiders 70 fourteen-six steamers
nd cicht schooners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
NEW VAR REVENUE BILL
TO RAISE $4,000. 900, 900
That Would Necessitate Loans of $780,
100000 During 1919, According
to Present Calculations.

Washington, D. c., June with the
recommendation of Secretary McAdoo
that the new war revenue bill be drawn
to raise one.third Of the nations ex
pense for next year, or $s 900 900 900, be
fore it, the House ways and means com
mittee formally took up the drafting of
the legislation, authorizing measures to-
day by measures of series of hearings
Benjamin G. Marsh, representing an
organization favoring increases in in
come and excess profits taxes, was ex-
pected to be the first witness before
the committee.
Fransing of bill which will double
the revenues derived from the existing
schedule, was the task before the com
mittee Such bill would leave approx
mately sl6,O00,O000 to. be raised in the
fiscal year of 1919 through loans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
FRENCH ARE HITTING
GERMANS HARD BLOWS
ON SEVERAL FRONTS
British Regained Footing in Village of
Bligny, Inficting Heavy Losses
Americans Strike West of
Chateau Thierry

Paris, June American troops fight
ing on the Marne battlefront, have
gained ground on the line of Torcy Bel
leau and Bouresches, west of Chateau
Thierry, the war office announced in to-
days statement.
West of Noyon and north of Mont
didier, on the Picardy area, local opera
tions by the French were successful and
prisoners were taken.
In fighting north of the Aisne, the
French captured the village of LIE Port,
west of Fontenoy. On the Marne front,
northwest of Chateau Thierry, French
troops captured the village of Vinlay.
The French also recaptured hill 204.
Between the Marine and Rheims, Brit
ish troops regained footing in the vii
lage of Bligny, inficting heavy losses on
the enemy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
BARRE FURNISHES HALF
OF NEW MEN CALLED
Names of rs Men from Washington Coun
ty Were Announced To-day-North-
field Furnishes Two, Other
Towns One.

The Washington county local board
this morning announced the list of names
of registrants who have been called in
response TO the next to the last call in
the draft, in which Vermont furnishes
400 men. OF the Is, Barre furnishes nine,
while other towns, excepting Northfeld,
which furnishes two, have a single man
each The list follows:
Harry John Leonard. Barre
Peter Mauti. Barre.
Budd Warren, Barre.
Emory Heath Towne. Sudbury.
Joseph Cerasoli, Barre.
Robert Hiding Erickson. Worcester.
Eugene +. Kingston. Mortified.
Kenneth Newton Rollins, Middlesex.
Felce Maldari Barre.
Harry Henry Mason, Barre.
Alexander McKinnon, Barre.
BENJAMIN Joseph Lsvalley, Northfeld.
Mario Call, Barre.
George Chns. Norman, Fayston.
Charles Anthony Flannery, Montpelier.
Ralph Lecccsse, Barre.
George Wslch Thayer. Waterbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
AMERICANS YIN
VAR DISTINCTION
Distinguished Service Cross Given to a
Number of Members of American
Expeditionary Forces.

With the American Army in France,
Thursday, June (By the Associated
Press The. distinguished service cross
has been awarded to the following Off
GERS and men of the American expedi-
tionary forces
Captain Raymond c. Hulsart.
Lieutenants George s. Redwood, Chris
tian S. Holmes, Paul McLoud, Donald
Moosaac.
Sergeant James Murphy.
Corporals Ernest Burcb, Henry Mon
grey.
Privates Ernest Armstrong, Bernard S.
Rolt, Carlson /. Shuman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
STEALING OF MOTORCYCLES
Charged Against Leo F. WilIett in st
Adams

st, Albans June LEO F. Willett,
formerly of Lowell. Mass, was arraigned
before Judge N. NJ. Post to-day on two
charges of burglary of two motorcycles
He was bound over to the September
term of Franklin county court and bail
was fixed at $500, which he has not fur
nished. Willett is said TO have court
record in Massachusetts, and New Hamp-
shire
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
KILLED GERMAN OFFICER.
And Upset Plans to Raid American Lines
in Picardy.

Washington, June IA continuation
Of General Pershing's eommunique of
yesterday, made public to-day, reads:
Section BIN Picardy during the
night of June 2 to June 3. a hostile pa
troll of one officer and about thirty men
attempted TO raid one of our listening
posts. The men in our post opened fire,
killed the German officer and retired 10
our lines without suffering any casual
ties
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
2,4o4 REGISTERED.

Figures for Vermont Complete Except
for One Town.
With all counties heard from, the to-
tai registration of men in Vermont who
have become 2l since June 5, 1917,
amounts to 2,404, according to figures re.
ceived at the adjutant generals Office in
Montpelier this afternoon. The town of
Hartland is lacking
The totals of the IA counties are as
follows: Addison l2l, Bennington Isl,
Caledonia las, Chittenden 2s9, Essex 81,
Franklin 225, Grand Isle 20, Lamoille 50,
Orange 1903, Orleans 1853. Rutland No.
lel, Rutland No. ? 50, Washington 246,
Windhsm $50, Windsor 246.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
TINE TO PAY UP EXPIRES SATURDAY NIGHT

Beginning The Times will be ooBtin
ued for longer period than they ar paid for.
before
and wish continued remit call and
advance No papers vii be Ad after that date unless
paid for in advance
The hbei your paper which YOU paid
FRANK p LANGLEY Publisher.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
VERMONT CLUB
WOMEN PLEDGE
TO BUY NO WHEAT
Mrs. Gilbert r. Davis of Windsor Was
Elected President of Vermont Fed
Grafton at Meeting in
Burlington.
Burlington.

Burlington, June 7.-Pledging the club
women of Vermont to buy no more
wheat if possible until the next harvest
and to discontinue serving refreshments
at all social functions during the remain
der of the war, the Vermont Federation
of Women's Clubs closed its annual ses
sion here yesterday. Mrs. Gilbert f. Da
Wis of Windsor was reelected president
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07

In Washington county court this
morning the case Of The Playhouse VS..
John B. Eames of Barre was entered on
the docket
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
SEVEN COLLEGE
CADETS IN CAMP

Seven North Dakota agricultural
college students, officers Of the or
gantzed college cadets, have depart
ed for Fort Sheridan, near Chicago,
where they will be given one months
training in the Reserve Officers
Training Corps camp. Only college
men, in college military organiza-
tions, are eligible to this camp,
which commenced this morning and
continues till July 8.
The North Dakota Agricultural col
lege men admitted, according to an
nounoement made by Major M. r.
Steele, military, instructor at the col
lege, are Culver Ladd, major of the
cadets; Robert r. Lewis, cadet cap
tain; Hugo Pierson, cadet first lieu
tenant; Thomas Buxton, cadet Sec
ond lieutenant; Mortimer Kelley,
cadet captain; o. N. Lofthus, cadet
second lieutenant; Robert Mares, ca
det first lieutenant.
The government pays the men 3k
cents mile for travelling expenses
from the college to the camp, and
from the camp to their homes. 1t also
provides sustenance and clothing al
lowance. Over so hours work is re-
quired each week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
General FochI's Men Make
Progress Between OUrcq
And The Marne
HEAVY LOSSES
ARE INFLICTED
French Take Hundreds Of
Prisoners In Desperate
Struggle
fRv .Aaaociated Press.l

Paris, June S.-The French held the
Germans everywhere last night The
enemy losses were heavy. The
French took prisoners. the war Of
flee reports.
The French counter attacked along
the whole front between the Ourcq
and the Marne and made progress at
several points. -@..
Violent German attacks on both
sides Of the road between Chateau
Thierry and Paris were broken up
( by the French.
The statement follows:
sour troops continued their coun-
ter attacks during the night along
the whole front between the Ourcq
and the Marne. and gained ground at
several points A violent German
] attack. delivered on both sides OF the
road between Chateau Thierry and
Paris, was broken up, by the French
! fire southeast OF Bouresches. Every
| where else the French maintained
! their positions.
"The losses suffered by the enemy
lin these actions were heavy. The
lBTench took hundreds Of prisoners" F"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
FORHOAsw.

wisconsin and Minnesota--TJnset
tied weather tonight and Tuesday,
probably showers; not much change
in temperature.
lIowa-Probab1y thunder showers
this afternoon or tonight, except gen
orally fair in southwest portion.
warmer in extreme east and cooler in
extreme west portions tonight; Tues
day partly cloudy.
North Dakota Probably unsettled
tonight and Tuesday; cooler in south
portion tonight.
South Dakota,-Probabiy showers
and cooler tonight; Tuesday partly
cloudy
Montana - Generally fair tonight
and south portions, probably frost in
exposed places.
Upper Michigan Fair tonight:
showers Tuesday.
Lower Michigan PRO bably showers
late tonight and on Tuesday; warmer
tonight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
CBy Associated Bress.).

An Atlantic Port, June ga Brit
ish steamship which came into port
at full speed today reported having
picked up wireless appeals for help
from two American tank steamers
which were being attacked off the
New Jersey coast.
Both of the tankers reported they
were sinking.
Boston, June 3.--NavaI authorities
announced at 8 o'clock this afternoon
that no American vessels had been
sunk off the New England coast.
New York, June 8.-The A. H. Ball
Steamship company agents here for
the schooner Jacob M. Haskell, one
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
The British Report.

London, June 3.-The British last
might gained ground slightly In To-
Teal operation on the northern side of
lAhe Flanders salient. the war office
announces. Nearly 200 prisoners
ESVere taken.
The statement follows:
Successful local operations were
Garried out by our troops last night
in the neighborhood of Vieux Ber-
quit and MerTis. Our line has been
advanced slightly at the points and
k198 prisoners and number Of ma
Echine guns and trench mortars have
tbeen captured by us. The casual
sEies were light.
Successful raids resulting in the
kcapture Of 20 prisoners. three ma
lchine guns and a trench mortar Were
grarried out by us also, southeast of
t.Arras. northwest of Lens and west
srf Merville.
"a hostile raiding party was re-
pulsed south of Villers- s-Bretonneux.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
At Least Three American
Vessels Have Been Sunk
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF THE WAR

The Germans have carried their
submarine warfare TO American
shores, and are attacking and sinking
shipping off the Atlantic coast.
Submarine attacks were reported
this morning on vessels off the New
Jersey shore and a number Of craft
are known to have been sunk, as
many as fifteen, according to one re-
port.
The German rush towards Paris
between the Rivers Marine and ouroq
was halted last night according to
Soday's official statement from Paris.
French troops stood their ground
firmly at the point Of greatest Impact
near the Marine, and in dashins ooun-
ter attacks drove back the enemy In
other sections Of the battlefield TO the
northwest.
The main German blow was direct
Thierry to Paris. The French broke
the assault by their fire.
ALL-NIGHT BATTLE.
Heavy fighting continued all night
along the whole front northwestward
to the ouroq, the French driving
homo numerous counter attacks with
the result that the Germans were
forced to give ground at several
points. Prisoners by the hundred
were taken by the French, who like
Wlse cut the Germans up severely.
Apparently the Germans made no
further progress during the night In
other sectors, as the French are re-
ported holding their positions every
where.
With the exception of a gain of
some ground by the British on the
north side of Flanders salient, there
have been no events of moment re-
corded on the other parts of the
front.
Bitterly defending every barrier In
aneeson the western side Of the Aisn0
salient is increasing. Sunday appar-
emily was the poorest day the Ger
man advance has had since the Of
fansiVs was renewed, week ago to-
day.
Although able to push back the
French line between Scissors and
Noyon, the Germans have been I'M
able 70 break IT, and while oontinu-
ing their strong attacks there, are
making most violent attempts from
the line of the Marine to north of the
ourca. The intention probably is to
outfiank the northern sector by foFo-
ing back the sector south of Sois-
sons to west of Villers- CoEterets,
Heavy fighting continued all day
Sunday east of Viilerp rp-Cotterets and
the forest of The same name east of
the town. Late Sunday the French
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
TWO. TANKERS Being
SHELLED BY U.B0ATS

Of the victims of German subma,-
rines, fear the crew OF eleven has
been lost. The Haskell was bound
from Norfolk to Portland, Maine, and
was probably in the vicinity OF the
Edward H. Cole. Officials of the line
said nothing has been heard from
the crew.
Washington, June 3.-Yt is believed
that the widespread rumors on the
German submarines near the Ameri-
can coast. prevalent for the last
three weeks were the work of Ger
man sympathizers or spies VINO had
advance knowledge OF the raid and
spread the reports to- demoraliEe
shipping and possibly retard trans-
ports.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-03
Nav scHEpuLE on.

The new train schedules on the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
railroads went into effect Sunday,
with little or no confusion.
The most important thing for trav-
elers to remember is the earlier hour
of departure OF No. on the Great
Northern; the fact that No. 1 on the
N. p. does not make a connection in
Fargo permitting transfer from that
road to the Great Northern No. in
Fargo, and that transfers are made
from No. i, Northern Pacific, to the
Bargo jamestown local at Casselton
instead of in Fargo, and that No. q.
on the Northern Pacific, leaves earlier
than under the old scheduIe.