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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
Plevna.

"Plevna? l never heard of II. |
know of nothing later than the four
teenth century" said Ruskin, when
he was told that the Turkish strong
hold had passed into Russian hands
40 years ago. King Ferdinand OF
Roumania will not forget the anniver-
sary The crown he wears is of steel
wrought out of q Turkish cannon Won
by gallant Roumanian soldiers al
Plevna. He knows what Plevna
meant. 1t meant the redemption OF
Roumania from Turkish bondage. i
is grievous that the glorious anniver
sary should fall on day SD dangerou
to the fortunes Of his country.-Lon
con Chronicle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
Mozart Always COMPOSING.

After stating that while COMPOSING
Mozart never went to the piano, Me
metschek remarks: Ills imagination
distinctly and wildly presented to him
the whole work he had conceived. =
Mozart, as he told his father, was al
ways immersed in music, went about
with it all day, and liked to speculate,
study and reflect. From his wife we
learn that his mind was always in mo-
ton. that he was continually compos-
ing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

A very compelling argument to the
man or woman who doesn t understand
war savings stamps is that if we don't
lend to the limit to our government the
government will come to us and take
our limit. 1t has the power. We intend
to be such patriotic citizens that it will
not be necessary to come to take our
money. But after all taking our money
is small enough compared with taking
our boys. This has been done and we
have accepted it without complaint. We
should expect our war savings stamps
in the same spirit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II Is the aim OF the management to
secure efficient service In the delivery OF
the paper each night, and Ii solicits the
cooperation OF subscribers to that end
Prompt reports should be given Of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
ing Following the omission in person
by telephone or postal card, thus enabling
the cause Of the error to he promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied 1t is only
oy TINS method that the publisher can
secure the desired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

Tho women of the west are volunteer
ing in large numbers to help harvest
the wheat. The winter wheat crop is
turning cut even better than expected.
The value of the Kansas crop is figured
at $250,000,O0O. The wheat harvest of
this year is going to add $4,000, 900, 900
to the wealth of the nation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

"'Did you know began Coy,
squealing in a very important fashion,
that l am the largest rat in all the
world? Yes, the Coypu rat is the larg.
est rat of all and is even the largest
of all animals that are like rats. What
do you think of that for distinction
and honor?'
. It's Splendid said Musky. I'm
honored having you for a friend. II
must be glorious feeling to be the
largest rat
"'There are folks who don't like
rats said Coy, but you and l know
what 1t is TO be rats and we're glad
Ell? And I'm proud to be the larges
kind And Musky agreed to wha
Coypu said
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

The people of many sections of Aus.
tria are undoubtedly facing starvation
as similar reports come from Amster.
dam and other cities of neutral coun.
tries. There will be a smash one of
these days when the soldiers find they
arc short Of rations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
MONDAY, JUNE q. 1918.

All of the sons of Presidents Cleye-
land, Roosevelt and Taft are now serv-
ing In the army or navy. None of them
have picked soft jobs either. The last
recruit was Richard Cleveland, who
joined the marine corps as a private.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

L L III b "A Z
splash a little,
but that's ALL
said the Coy. DO
you know some
thing fine about
me?'
" 4 know you're
a fine rat said
Musky, and that
you're a good
friend of mine,
for we both like
the water. Have
you S o m e t h ing
else to fell me2'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

lea and is quite
an interesting an
irnal.
"Now, one day
the Coypu rat was
talking to the
Muskrat.
g Hello, Mus
KY said the Coy
pu rat.
6 Hello, Coy
said Musky.
6 How are you
this fine day?'
asked Coypu.
g Well said
Musky. Just as
u-oII nc n rot cnrl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

All persons of l6 years or more of
age, of both sexes, are required to regis
ter this week in Canada. They must
state whether they are willing to enter
new occupations, more essential to win
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

saIu COY. Inc water Is very goou
thing
sit mightn't like being called a
thing said Musky. but l don't sup
pose it would really object
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
Member Of the Associated pr.,,-

The Associated Press Is exclusively
entitled TO the use for publication of all
news dispatches credited to 1t and not
the local news published herein
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

versal military training in the United
States and say that braggadocio al
home is doing more harm than the Ger
mans.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
The Very First.

Ike-Al is the first guy they tell you
about in school these days, isn't he?
Mike-Al who?
Ike-Alphabet.-Bo Life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24
DADDS EV[NDN(
ARY TALL al
RATS.
~ MARY GPAHAM bonner

"The Coypu rat" said Daddy,
"comes from Central and South Amer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

1t is the real Incorporating man who
trims us. We don't trust the other kind
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-24

Entered In the postoffice at Brattleboro
as second class matter.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Military Comment
By William l.. Mcpherson

TIME British navy yesterday morning bottng
Zebrugge which accomplished April 23 In
Zeebrgge blown
The blocked
ships The German practically
admitted this raid by removing the commandnt Zbrugge
Photographs
Zeebrugge branch the Canal
stopped.
night bong terminus
of The
which the position and left the
channel collier Merrmac sunk by Lieutenant obson
DETECTED by
the lay along almost parallel with the channel instead
of
Yesterday gaany
fields sunk laden with
This
British losses shows that opportunities for enterprises of this
which the glory the old wooden still exist Individual
initiative still improved dnces
adng and Osnd
help Irresistible demand for broadening Of the tight
drawn defensive offensive policy of the Allied navies.
distractions Belgian
for time at least German Ubo activities the the
English Channel will be hamped In
Whemhaven to the mouth of the Ebe
Uboa Schedt below
camoufaged At when confidence the Uboa ability
Allied steadily declining
highly like Ostend Zeebrugge bottled
There yesterday the fighting the north side
Valley Only artillery exchanges
reports Wednesdays Thursdays fight
La Cyte Voormezee ground
gained. The lines they did three days ago.
On the Somme the French retook the park
prisoners The
evening they
Hndenburg still laborouy organizing
necessities of his situation both Pardy
strain him to make
reports near the mouth of
River The Southern already
north shore of the
the Don Cossack Rostof district
With Germany possession we'll ODESSA ebasopo
the mouths of the Danube the Black Sea Bal
becomes a German lake.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11

is important owing to the narrowness
Of our front, we must not judge by
the loss of one position or another.
The end of the battle will come when
one side exhausts its reserves or
reaches the end of its resources before
the other"
"The Germans have put in a con-
siderable number of fresh divisions,
both in Flanders and on the Somme
front during the past week. and this
is satisfactory to US, for it shows that
we are getting through their fresh
divisions very fast. The enemy's prox-
unity to the heights in Flanders makes
it likely that he will con tinue his at
tacks there, despite the lack of success
during the past week"
In the period between March 2l,
when the German offensive was begun,
and April 25, the losses of the French
were only one-fourth to one-ffth those
of the British, he declared.
Since April 25, he said, there has
been no reason to believe the losses CT
the French have been any heavier than
those of the British. (The British
losses since March 21 were estimated
On May q by the British military mis-
sion at Washington as nearly 250,O00.I J
This information was given out in
refutation of German propagandist as
sertions that the French have been
bearing the brunt of the battle.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
The Official Statements
opyright. International Film Service)
and sunk at entran,

LONDON May 10Faed Haigs conuiques from British
Headquarters in follous:
49, lGHlIhere local fighting
Albert artillery activity particularly in the vm and Robecq
Of
DAY-The small portion
gained ny the result his
The hostile artillery valleys
ana Ahcre nvers and at different the
Artillery Violent Before Amiens Says Paris
PARIS May 10The Office odnu san
MGHT-The artillery has region
OF Grlvesnes and between
DAYAfter brief troops
took
which had occupied
prisoners including four officers
Notwithstanding the
patrols to approach line,
which had been nized them.
the in Champagne Masspes
of Rheims
successful operations we
took thiys prisoners, including
Berlin Reports Bombardment in Ypres Sector
BERLIN (via London) May German official
ISSUED to-day and yesterday
An English attack north Of Albert Uos rer,sod
French advance in the Aprem Wooda
D-on the battlefront throughout
ery activity both sides the
Luce brook and on the western bank of the Avre.
The strong
advances During the during
noring activity a o prisoners
battle was frequently
the
fighting activity reconnong engagements
lively artillery
continued throughout the
Local were completelv
successful the
over width of
dssipated doed on
both of the
longing six French and heavy and
anguinary losses
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
JelIicoe Predicted 8
U-BoQf Menace Would
Be Met by August I

In the raid on Zeebrugge and Ostend
on April 90 the light cruiser Vindictive
landed British storming parties on the
mole at Zeebrugge, the attackers doing
considerable damage to the mole after
storming German batteries. Commander
Alfred Carpenter was promoted to be
captain for bravery in action. The
Vindictive was damaged severely in the
action at Zeebrugge.
The Vindictive was built at Chatham
in 1897. She displaced $3.50 tons, and
her complement was 450 men.
1t is pointed out that the obstruc
ton in the channel at Ostend will tend
to close eventually the harbor through
the action of the tides and the rapid
sitting up of the harbor.
If Ostend and Zeebrugge are re-
moved as ports from which the German
U-boats may be operated, the Germans
apparently will be compelled to with
draw their submarines to their home
ports.
In this connection it is interesting
TO note that a week ago it was an
nounced that the greatest mine field
known to naval operations had been
the submarines. 1t was officially stated
that the area of this mine field would
be 121,7S2 square miles, and that it
would be completed by May Is.
Some months ago Admiral Jellicoe
of the British navy announced that the
submarine menace would be met by
August l, and it is possible that he
had the blocking of the harbors of
Zeebrugge and 0stend and the laying
OF an immense mine field in mind when
he made his statement
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Berlin Says British
Failed to Block
Harbor of Osfend

BERLIN. May 10.-The British at
tempt to blockade the harbor of Os-
tend was a failure, according to an off
cial statement issued to-day An old
cruiser entirely battered to pieces,
iies aground before the harbor outside
the navigation channel, and the en-
trance to the harbor is quite free. the
statement continues. The text reads.
At o'clock Friday morning Brit
lsh naval forces, after violent
bombardment, again made blockad
Ing attack on Ostend. Several enemy
ships. which under the protection Of
artltiicial fog tried to force their way
INTO the harbor, were driven off bv
the excellently directed fire of our
coastal batteries.
An old cruiser, entirely battered
to pieces, lies aground before the
harbor outside the navigation chan
mel. The entrance to the harbor is
quite free. 40
Only dead men we're found on
the stranded vessel. Two survivors
OF the crew had leaped overheard and
were captured, according to informa-
ton so far received.
AT least two enemy motor boats
were shot away and one monitor was
badly damaged. The blockadine at.
tempt, therefore, had been completely
1oiied. Once again the enemy has
sacrihced human lives and vessels
IN vain.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Admiral Keyes Again
Directs the Successful
Blockading Attack

DOVER. May 10.--The decision to
send the Vindictive to Ostend was
made few days after her return from
the Zeebrugge raid, and the task Of
filing her with concrete was begun
Immediately.
AS in the joint raid on Ieebrugge,
and Ostend, this latest British naval
exploit was kept well-guarded secret
AS an evidence of this it is recalled
that after the battle SCARED cruiser
returned from Zeebrugge an urgent
request was maze that she be sent uI
the Thames to London for public view.
The authorities did not encourage the
proposal, however, and the agitation
subsidized. All the time the old vessel
was being overhauled for her last
voyage.
AS on the former occasion, the
operation to block Ostend harbor was
under the direction of Admiral Keyes.
Some of the men who participated IN
the affair returned here to-day. They
say it was completely successful.
The firing which covered the sink
ing of the Nindictive began about l
o'clock this morning and lasted until
3 o'clock The bombardment was very
heavy and could be heard at Dover.
The night was clear with the stars
shining brilliantly, but there was
haze over the sea.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Germans, Charging
Up Slopes, Molued
Dolu1, by British
[By The Associated press1


WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE, May 10. The operation by
which the British regained in counter
assault the small portion of trench
north of Albert, which the Germans
had captured yesterday, while small
one, was important. The positions in
question lay on high ground which had
been hotly contested ever since the Ger
mans stormed their way into Albert.
The temporary success of the Ger
mans cost them dearly, for they suf-
Tered heavy casualties from the rifle
and machine-gun fire which was poured
into them as they advanced up the
slopes. The operation was undertaken
at about daybreak, and shortly after
ward the enemy attempted to reach the
British lines east of Bouzincourt, about
1000 yards to the north. Here also
the British were holding defenses in
the high ground, which the invaded
coveted, because its occupation would
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Foe Plans Main
Blozu on Son1,ne.
Rudclife's Vieu

LONDON, May 10.-"The bulk of
the German reserves is still in the rear
of the Somme front, and it must be
assumed the enemys big, main effort
will be in that direction" said a rep
resentative of General Delma Rad
clitfe, chief director of military Oh.
erations at the War Office, in sum
ming UP the weeks war DEVELOPMENTS
to-day. ut is equally certain that he
VIII not discontinue his attacks in
Flanders.
I'm considering the course of these
battles it must always be remembered
that the capture of any particular posi-
tion is not material factor. Mere
geographical gains are not the main
consideration. 1t is rather a question
OF staying power. We must look to
the end Of the battle.
"While the German gain in Flander.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11

ton. A partial and very serious block
ade has been achieved, and under the
conditions of tide and sitting prevail
ing, this obstruction Will certainly
tend to increase.
Regarding reports that German sub
marines have been unable to enter
Flemish ports and have had to return
to Germany, Reuters Limited says ~
is unable to obtain confirmation IN
naval quarters.
Photographic and other evidence
from Zeebrugge shows that the Bruges
Canal is still entirely blocked as a
result of the British raid of April 23
and that it cannot be used. The OBJ
structions, it has been found, were bet
ter placed than was at first supposed.
German attempts TO clear the water
way are meeting with no success as a
result of British air activity and other
cauSeS
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Haig Praises Work
OF Artillery During
Battles on Sor,1y,2e

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, May 10 (via Ottawa) Field
Marshal Haig to-day expressed his deep
appreciation of the services rendered
by the British artillery in the recent
battles of the River Somme and River
Lys. He said the infantry was the
first to admit the inestimable value Of
artillery support.
The British commander in chief said
he was confident that the reliance Of
each arm upon the most whole hearted
and self-sacritcing cooperation of the
other was the greatest possible assur-
ance that all further assaults would be
met and defeated.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11

give them a better position to work
from for another big attack.
The gray coats advanced, shouting
"Retlre!" 1t was an old trick. in the
hope of confusing the British. The
defenders responded with such grill
ing fire that the Germans acted on their
cry, and fell back, leaving many dead
and wounded behind.
The hostile artillery fire was very
heavy last night south of Arras. The
air services on both sides were very
active throughout the day, as the con-
ditions were ideal for observation.
There was much bombing, and many
engagements were fought in the air.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
French Advances:
Reputse Heavy
Counter Attack
Continued from page 1

another blow, and their presence
on the Somme indicates that his
next drive will come there. But
he has not given up hope at
Ypres.
After their failure at Dickebusch
Lake, the German infantry was
content to lie idle yesterday while
the artillery pounded the Allied
positions near Vierstraat and be-
yond Mount KENNEL. In the Vimy
and Robecq sectors the German
guns kept up a lively lombard
ment.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Arguments Begin To-day
In Bonnet Rouge Case

PARIS, May 10.--The hearing Of eyi-
dence in the "Bonnet Rouge" case was
concluded to-day. Captain Mornet, the
prosecutor, will sum up tomorrow and
seven attorneys for the defence will
then plead. The court contamplates Sit
ting on Sunday
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11

actions at the mouth Of the Struma, on
the Serbian front, in the bend of the
Cerna and to the north Of Monastir.
Serbian troops have carried out with
success surprise attack against Bull.
garian trenches near Zborski They
also have repulsed EN- enemy attack
against Dobropolte.
There have been recommending en-
counters east of Lake Ochrida.
"Allied avtators have bombarded an
enemy nirdrome at Drama and troop
encampmcnts at Beronci."
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
THE OsTEND-BRUGEs CANAL

The map shows the canals lead
ing from Bruges both to Ostend
and to Zebrugge 1t is through
these channels that the German
submarines reach the North Sea.
The entrances to both have now
been blocked in daring British
naval raids.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Serbs Repulse Bulgars
Also Successfully Attack Foe
Near Zborski

LONDON, May 1o.-Serbian troops
have continued their successes. success
fully attacking the Bulgarian trenches
near zborski and repu!sing an enemy
attack at Dobropoljc, ths French War
Once announced tonight The state
ment reads:
There have been reciprocal artillery
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11

people of the British Isles welcome vou
on your way to take your stand beside
the armies of the many nations now
fighting in the Old World the great
battle for human freedom.
"The Allies will gain new heart sud
spirit in your company. ! wish could
shake hands with each one of you and
bid you godspeed on your mission.
GEORGE. r. II
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
Allied FAers Bomb
Zeebrugge and Mole

AMSTERDAM, May 10.-stronc
Allied flying squadrons bombed the
Mole and the village of Zeebrurre s
yne German submarine base on ~
belgian coast, at noon and in the evenS
ing Thursday. No military DAMAGE
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11
King Sends Welcome
To u. S. Men as They
Pass THROUGH Britain

LONDON, May 1O.-King George is
sending the following message of vel
come to each officer and man of the
American forces passing through Eng
land:
"Soldiers of the United States, the
New-York tribune., 1918-05-11

was done, according to an official
statement issued in Berlin. Two of
the hostile airplanes were shot down
by German airmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-17
WILSON HAS FAITH IN BAKER
reau Despite Senate Committees
Proposal.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Despite strong
support in the senate military commit
tee the proposal to create-a depart
ment of munitions headed by a new
cabinet officer is not favored by Presi-
dent Wilson, and indications are that
it will not get far in the house.
The presidents attitude was made
known to representatives who called at
the White House. He expressed con-
fidence in Secretary Baker and held
the opinion that munitions supply
would be adequately handled by the
war and navy departments.
Representative Borland, sponsor for
the munitions department bill in the
house, and five members of the mill
tary committee, visited the president
just after the cabinet meeting to which
Secretary Baker came from his cross
examination at the senate war inquiry.
Secretary Baker. who interrupted his
testimony before the senate investiga-
ton to attend the cabinet meeting. will
take the stand again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-17

I'VE do not wish in any way impair rearrange
the Austrian Hungarian Empire. It is affair of ours
what they do with their life, either industriay OF
politically. We do not purpose desire to dictate
them any way We only desire that their affairs
are left i'll their hands, in all matters, great small
eve shall hope to for the people of the Balkan
Peninsula and the Turkish Empire the power and right
make their lives safe their own fortunes secure
against oppression injustice and from the dcation of for
eign courts parties.
"And attitude with regard to Germany herself is
of like kind. We intend wrong against the German
Empire, interference with her internal affairs. We
in fact fighting for her peoples emancipation from fear
along with owlfrom the fear we'll from the fact
of unjust attack by neighbours rivals scemers after
world empire No is threatening the existence nder
pendence of the peaceful enterprise of the German Empire
From the Presidents Message of December 4.