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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
DEATH IN MAIDEN
OF BUELL. Nj. ROBB
Was Son of Isaac Robb of West Brat
tleboro and Formerly Taught School
Here - Had Typhoid Fever

Buell. Melvin Robb. 50, son Cf Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Robb Of West Brattle-
ooro, died Of typhoid fever this morn
ing in Maiden, Mass, after an Illness
If three weeks. Mr.. Robb was 4 phar-
macist and went to Maiden from
keene, y. H., four months ago He
was born in Guilford MAY 24. 1876 n
son of Isaac and Clara Matthews
Scbb. He attended the common
schools. Brattleboro academy and Miss
'ark ; private school. and afterwards
aught school. For two wears he had
/ position in bank i'm Chester and
alter was in a pharmacy jim Greenfield.
lass, and the Paine pharmacy in
Windsor a number OF years, before
Going to Keene.
Mr.. Robb married Miss Louise T.
Bonneville of Greenfield six years ago
his month, who survives with two
'ons, Harold. ;, and Donald, >. He
$50 leaves his parents, five brothers
nd two sisters, Judge Charles II. Robb
# the supreme court of the District
f Columbia, pr. William NJ Robb Of
i\eene, Frank r.. Robb of Newton Cen.
re. Mass, Isaac NJ Robb OF West
3rattleboro, J. Clinton Robb, u lawyer
II Washington, Mrs. George Root Of
Melrose. Mass, and Mrs. &. Victor
5rant of Brattleboro.
The funeral viii be held in the Uni
tartan church in Greenfield, Mass.
Sunday afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
LADIES' ASSOCIATION
APPROPRIATED $500
Another Generous Contribution to Con-
gregational Parish Building Fund
Change of Name Proposed.

Another generous gift to the fund of
$4,000 which the Congregational par
ish is trying to raise for buying the
Goodhue property on Main street, to
be used for church purposes, was made
by the Ladies association of the
church yesterday afternoon, when ST.,
800 was voted toward the project. In
other words, the association assumes
the responsibility of procuring one
tenth of the entire sum, exclusive of
the amount which will be contributed
by Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Durham.
who pledge 81 900 for each $4,000
which the society raises through other
sources. or $4,000 if $4,000 is raised,
making "a total of $4,000
The Ladies association met in the
home of Mrs. Henry +. Jordan, aud the
question of making a contribution to
the fund was the principal matter of
discussion. 1t appeared that the as
sociation had been saving toward a
building fund about two years and had
about $500 set aside for that purpose,
, besides other available funds so that
the first payment of $500 could be
made April |. 1914, without making
any special effort between now aud
then, and the vote to appropriate ST.
800 was made with unanimity. Other
payments. as with the various other
pledges, will be due April l. 1915, and
| April /, 1916. \ special ways and
means committee was elected. Of which
Mrs c. G. Fits is chairman. to raise
money with which to make the othel
| payments.
Another matter of business wnie Il
came up was Il proposal to change tn,
constitution so as to make the nams
! Woman : association instead ot
Ladies association This matter prob
ably will be voted upon at the next
meeting. The idea seems to meet will
general approval among the members
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
Democratic Senators Expect
to Finish Work on Cur
rency Bill Tonight
WILL BE RUSHED
THROUGH HOUSE
And Probably Presented to the Presi-
dent for His Signature Not Later
Than Next Tuesday-Difference Be
tween Houses Ironed Out

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-Unless un-
forseen obstacles are encountered the
new currency bill will pass the Senate
before adjournment tonight. The
Democratic leaders had the bill III
such a position at the closing moments
of last night 5 session that they
might have passed it with an hour or
two more of debate. They were con,
fdent of guiding its deliberations to-
day so that the long-debated measure
VIII pass by the safe majority and 20
to a conference with the House, where.
with prompt action, the leaders expect
20 see the bill ready for President vii
son : signature by Tuesday at the
latest. Most of the differences between
the two houses have already been
ironed out
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
LAST HoNoRs TO RAMPoLLA.
Impressive Ceremonial at Cardinal S
Funeral in Rome Today.

ROME, Italy, Dee. 19.-An impress
sive ceremonial accompanied the funer-
al service today for the late Cardinal
Mariana Rampolla, who died Dee. 16.
The service was held in St. Peter :,
where were gathered the members of
the Sacred college, diplomatic corps,
Papal court, Roman 'aristOeracy and
Knights of Malta besides large mum
ber of clergy and laymen of all ma
tionalities. Requiem mass was celebrat-
ed by Monsignor Pietro Joric, vicar OF
st. Peter s, and then Cardinal Vincent
Van Nutelli impaired absolution. The
body was buried in the church of St
Cecilia, of which Cardinal Rampolls
was protector.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
THREE HAD NARROW
ESCAPE FROM DEATH
Buggy Crushed by Freight Cars on
Crossing at Putney Station This
Morning Jumped.

Especial to The Reformer.)
PUTNEY, Dee. 19
Mrs. Bert j. Houghton and son,
Hugh, g, and Miss Lula Cook narrow
ly escaped being crushed to death at
the railroad station here just before the
departure of the clock train this
morning. They had driven to the
station in Mr.. Houghton 5 buggy and
We're crossing the side track when the
accident happened. The side track Was
occupied by freight cars, but at the
crossing an opening was left for teams
to pass through.
Just after the horse crossed the
track a locomotive showed one of the
cars against the buggy, completely de
molishing it. The occupants Jumped
| barely in time to escape death anC
We're not injured. Mrs. Houghton ant
Miss Cook went to Brattleboro on ia,
9 clock train
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
West River Association Form
ed to Determine ExactValue
of Each Animal
MEMBERS NOW OWN
ABOUT 400 COWS
Lee Haven of South Londonderry Pres
ident and Walter S. Pratt of Brat
tleboro Secretary and Treasurer -
Expert Will Be Engaged.

At Townshend Yesterday the three
directors of the new cow testing as
sociation met and elected the other of
ficers, completing the formal organi2a-
tion. which is to be STYLED the West
River Cow Testing association.
The three directors were elected at
meetings held a few days ago in Brat
tleboro, Townshend and South Lon
donderry They were +. c. Tennev of
Brattleboro, r. l.. Holbrook of Town
shend and Harry Bostick of South
Londonderry. AS Mr. Bostick was ill
yesterday. George Tuttle attended the
meeting as his substitute They elect
ed the following officers: President, Lee
Haven of South Londonderry: secre-
tary and treasurer, Walter :. Pratt of
Brattleboro.
The secretary was instructed to ar
range at his earliest convenience for
engaging cow testing expert, and
when that has been done. T. H.
Moran. assistant to State Commission
er Brigham, will come to assist in
starting the association in its work 1t
is the first of the kind organized in
| Windham county and at present has y
members who own about 400 COWS. The
members, when the work has been
started, will know exactly what profit
or loss each of his cows shows in dol
lars and cents.
The following are the members:
George Tuttle. Harry Bostiek, Ear
Howe, Irwin Thompson, G B. Davis
Arthur Allen, Lee Haven and Franl
Cobb of South Londonderry; .TohI
Gould of Windham; J. f. Thompson ot
Lamdgrove; Edward Pease of Weston
T. |. Holbrook of Townshend; T.
Pflieger of Simonsville; !. Mahcr, w
II. Knowlton, W. Winchester and L
P. Osgood of Newfane; G. J. Gregor,
of Dummerston; Arthur Miller and W
| Sylvester of West Brattleboro: A. w
Roel, Samuel Yeaw, Walter 5. Pratt
and E. c. Tenney (Seott FARM o
Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
$500 ROBBERY
IN HARDWICK
Dealers Barn Was Burglarized by Man
Who Climbed in by Means of
Ladder to Gable Window.

HARDWICK, Dee 10. \ clever
burglary was discovered yesterday
morning. when it was found that the
barn of Max Schlarman, junk dealer.
had been visited during the night and
$500 worth of furs were missing. The
burglar entered the barn by means of
a ladder to the window in the gable
Of the barn.
Schlarman recently purchased a large
assortment of furs, in which he dealt
in connection with his other business
1t was found this morning that the
furs had been sorted out and the hes:
of the supply was taken away. The
barn is connected with the house. but
the occupants of the latter heard n'
sounds during the night. 1t Is thought
that only one person was implicated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
Baron Won FOrStner Gets Jail
Sentence and Loses His
Army Commission
ASSAULTED LAME
COBBLER WITH SABER
Incidents in Which Won Forstner Fig
uTed Caused a Government Crisis,
Accompanied by Rumors Of Chan
cellor's Resignation.

STRASSBURG. Germany. Dee. -. -
Lieutenant Baron Won Forstner of the
gth infantry, who was tried here to-
lay ~ court martial on the charge Of
uttiug down with his saber lame
hoemaker Of Zabern. Alsacc. Dee. >.
vas found guilty and was sentenced TO
IS days imprisonment The sentence
involves the loss of his commission as
IN officer.
The defendant argued that he acted
n self defense. but several OF the
soldiers testified that the lame shoe
maker. whose name was Blanck. was
being held by both arms and was un-
able 10 move when Won Forstncr struck
lim with the saber.
The assault took place at Zabern.
Nlsace. Dee. > The formal charge j.
wilful assault aud causing great bodi-
y harm by the Illegal use of weo-
3on. Lieut.. Non Forstner was the of
ticer who brought about the recent
roubles between the military and
civilian population Of Zabern by max
NJ insulting remarks in regard to the
oeoplc living IN Alsaee in addressing
lis soldiers The incidents In which
he lieutenant figured caused a govern
nent crisis in Germany. accompanied
by rumors Of the resignation Of the
imperial chancellor. DR. Won Bathmann
Holtwcg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
DENIED CHARGES
OF POKER PLAYING
Attorney Says Story That Games Were
Used in Taking Care of Leg
islators is False.

BOSTON. Dee IA denial that he
had charged representatives Of the New
Haven railroad with conducting poker
games in which members of the legis
laturc were allowed to win large sum
of money. was made today by Arthu
y. Hill, who as attorney fer Bostol
newspaper is examining witnesses al
the public service commission ! hearln.
on certain items appearing in the rail
road s expense account. Hill said hr
made no charges, although at vester
dav : hearing he asked Henry L. Bow
den, an employe, if he knew anything
about the poker games alleged 20 have
been PLAYED 1T the hotel where Bow
ten lives Hill ; denial followed 4
statement Of the railroad attorney that
4 a morning newspaper had published ~
account of the hearing in which l.
charged that poker games were con
ducted as i subterfugc for bribery by
! employees Of the office of Arthur p
/ Russell. Of the railroad counsel. II
is intinated that suits viii bc brought
against the newspaper. The attorney
said Russell was called as a witness
! hut that he denied all knowledge ol
the poker games by either himself ol
employees fer the purpose Of takins
care. as he expressed it, of members
Of the legislature.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
Labor Interests Make Threats
Against COlOrado's Chief
Executive
ATTITUDE ON
COAL MINE STRIKE
Has Been Displeasing to the Union
Men-Governor Ammons Says De
msnds Arc Ridiculous and Claims
Overdrawn-He Wont Give In.

DENVER, Colo, Dee. l9.-Charact-
cfizing the unions demands as ridicu-
lOus and their claims as oVerdrawn,
Gov. T.. M. AmInons has refused to dis
miss Adit. Gen. John Chase and other
military officers from service. order the
tue release of military prisoners and
abolish the military commission in the
zUnc where coal miners are on strike.
These demands were made upon the
governor by committee from the
allied trade unions convention
When the governor i stand was made
known TO the waiting delegates and
they heard their committeeman say
that the threat OF recall petitions with
in FIVE days had no effect upon the gov
ernor, "Mother Mary Jones arose
and exhorted her hearers to band
themselves by the Righteousness.
march upon the state capitol and fling
defiance of the governor in his face.
The delegates voted to assemble yes
terday for the march to the capitol in
protest Of the governor s conduct of
the law-enforceing agencies in the state
during the strike of coal miners in the
southern Colorado fields.
''There are no acts which have come
to my knowledge, either officially OF
unofficially, Of any misconduct on the
part of the officers mentioned in the
union resolution, said Gov. Ammons
yesterday, "and not until the commit
tee itself brought charges against these
men had | heard anything of it.
told them to produce their proof auo
then / would listen to them. They
may secure their recall petition agains
me, but their threat to do 50 does no
weaken me in my determination t.
preserve law and order in the state. >
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
DEFAULTED BAIL
AND WENT TO JAIL
Daisy Morse and VIM. Moores Taken
to Newfane by Chief Wilson
viii Ask for Sentence.

William Moorcs and Daisy Phillips
Morse, who were given a hearing II
the municipal court yesterday morning
on statutory charge. were taken t.
Newianc Jail this morning by Polio,
Chief George Wilson. as they failed t
obtain the $500 bonds required 10 avoio
incarceration pending the April tern
OF county court. They will immediate
II apply for sentence by the municipal
court and will be brought back, prob
ably tomorrow. for such action to avoi,
remaining at Newfane until April be
fore beginning their sentences.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
CHILD THOUGHT
DEAD REVIVED
Funeral Arrangements Made When
Baby Opened Her Eyes - But
Death Took Place Later.
Especial to The Reformer.)

Especial to The Reformer.)
RUTLAND, VT. Dec. ~.
Gerita Peppina, three months old.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Louis
Critian CT Post street, was supposed TO
have died yesterday morning at 9
o clock and the Rutland News pub
lishcd an announcement of the death
accompanied with a statement about
the arrangements for the funeral.
When the father returned at noon he
was greatly surprised to notice signs
of life in the baby. and in a short
time the little one was breathing reg
uIarlv, with eyes wide open. and seem
ed to be in nearly normal condition.
\ few hours later the baby began to
sink again, and her death took place
at | clock this morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
SIGNED HETcH HETcHY BILL.
President Accompanied His Signature
with Statement of Defense.

WASHINGTON, Dee 10. - Prcsi.
dent Wilson today signed the Hetch
Hetchey bill granting public water
supply to the city of San Francisco. He
accompanied his signature with a
statement declaring that he believed
that the public needs of the region
would be served by the bill without
impairment to the usefulness of the
public domain.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
DEATHS.

In Grafton, Dee. II, Mrs. Josephine
Parker White. 81.
In Maiden, Mass, Dec 10. Buell. NJ
Robb, 80.
IN Bellows Falls, Dec. Is. John f
Hurley, 81, formerly of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
scsns subsequent insertion

FOR SALE-Beds, springs, mattress
es, stoves, cooking utensils, dishes,
glassware, bed lounge, cots, extension
tables, center tables. G. A. Tw1tchell,
Box 1872, Brattleboro, Vt 244249
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH

Friday evening at 7.30-DevotionaI
service in the chapel. George L. Dun
ham and Rev r. NJ. Houghton will
give reports of the installation of
Rev. Harry r. Miles in New Haven,
Conn, a former pastor of this church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

Mrs. l. D. Bailey is visiting Mrs
Norman Howe in Fitchburg. She will
spend the holidays in Providence, r..
l., and Allston, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
AT MASONIC TEMPLE.

Special communication Of Brattlebo-
ro lodge will be held Thursday even
ing at 7.30. Work: Entered Appren-
tice degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
WANTED TO DIE.
aged Rutland Man Drank Laudanum,
But Still Lives.
Special to The Reformer.)

RUTLAND, VI, Dec. 70.
Ahram a. Mead. %. of Maple street.
his city. drank laudanum and made all
Preparations to die this morning. but
lis niece discovered him in an I'M
.onsciou~ condition and summoned DR.
Ray +. Smith, who began his efforts
reSuseitate the man two hours after
e had swallowed the dose DR. Smith
aas been 20 successful that il Is be-
ieved this afternoon that the aged
patient viii recover
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
BIRTHS.

In Winhall, Dec. s, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Bowin.
In Wilhamsville, Dec. 10, a daugh-
ter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bills.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
MARRIAGES.

II Bernardston, Mass, Dec. Ia,
ohm y. Sutherland and Miss Hazel
ale, both formerly of Mortified.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Saturday; Warmer;
Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 49, - The
weather forecast: Fair tonight aud Sat
urday; warmer; variable winds beeom-
ing southerly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19
Wanted

w WANTED-Waitrcss ut The Albany
Cafe. 239-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

PAINTING and Paper Hanging of
all kinds is my business. | am also a
specialist in treating floors Good work
and fair prices guaranteed. Give me a
trial. Charles Ostergren, As Canal ST.
2i3-24Sz
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

WANfED-Girl for general house.
work. Mrs. a. +. Roberts, Walnut
~. 244-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

WANTED - Boarders and roomers.
Mrs Frank Goodroe, 25 Green st. 196-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

l WILL CLEAN and press your suit
for so cents Ladies and gentlemen s
garments repaired and altered at rea-
sonable prices. Call 236-W and I will
come for and deliver your work. Carl
Klohs. 23724S*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

FOR SALE-Furniture and Ranges,
new and second hand at j. B. Dunton s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

TO RENT-A quiet American family
can find a good modern tenement of
six rooms with garden. Apply to
Edgett & Co. 213 tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-19

TO RENT-Two floors in Ullery
building annex, suitable for light manu-
featuring or storage. J. G. Ullery.
17O-tf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
New Iowa Hotel.

A modern hotel, such as the one wv
nearing completion at the corner OF
Main and Fourth streets, has long been
Keokuk's most pressing need. For the
last year, with the great increase in
travel into the city, present hotel IA
cilities have been wholly inadequate.
At times the guests of the city have
far outnumbered hotel accommoda-
tons, and during conventions the sit
uatlon has been most unsatisfactory.
During the next few years Keokuk pro
misses to be tourist town. Thous-
ands are coming here to see the water
power project. The Industrial Assoc
citation has entered the convention
field, and modern hotel is neces-
sity in the way of inducements offered
to win state gatherings. Among the
general travelling public. a city is
known largely by It's hotel facilities.
In the New Iowa Keokuk has an up
to-date hotel of which 1t may well be
proud. While all Of the money used
in building it was not furnished by
heokuk people, yet 1t is local 1nstl
tuition, built for more attractive Keo
kuk. The city could not possess any
thing of greater value to 1t in the lons
run.
Nolan's City Plan.
During the last six months John No
| len, than whom there is no more prom
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

that one of the biggest obstacles IN
its way was unjust discrimination.
has this been noticeable IN
going after factories. Cheap power
is not the only attraction. Rates are
of equal Importance to the manufae-
turer. who under existing conditions
would prefer Quincy, Hannibal or
some other point more favored by the
rates schedules. The case Is still be,
fore the commission, and to have 1t
decided favorably for Keokuk would
be the means of turning thousands OF
dollars in this direction.
Retaining MilIs-EiIsworth Company.
Through the foresight of President
Joy of the Industrial Association. who
acted as intermediary between the
Mississippi River Power company and
the Mills Ellsworth company, Keokuk
was able to retain this large manu-
featuring concern. 1t is now housed
in a new home at the foot of g street,
and more men are employer than at
any previous time. To have lost this
large and growing concern would
have been blow to the commercial
interests of the city, and its reten
ton adds much to the manufacturing
prestige already gained.
Spring Cleaning.
This is an idea that has been car
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

system as worked out by the Industrial
Association for their entertainment
should bring the best possible results.
Improved Railroad and Mail
Facilities.
The Industrial Association was d.
rectly responsible for the Pullman
service now running between Keokuk
and Chicago on the Burlington. That
the addition is profitable to both rail-
road and local people is evident in
the crowded condition of the car on
practically every trip. Reservations
often are at premium. The Burling.
ton has made extensive additions to
its yards and freight houses, having
spent upwards of $4,000.
The morning mail from the east
now reaches here on time as resul,
of the arrangement whereby the K
& w. train starts from Burlington in
stead of from Keokuk as under the
old schedule.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15

sistance in this particular field or
work. The new hotel also is a valuable
asset in this regard. What Keokuk
lacks is a good convention hall, and
plans now are being discussed looking
toward the erection of one. Conven-
tons are among the best known
means of advertising city, and the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
Conventions for keokuk.

Keokuk has ambitions to become
known as the Convention City of Iowa.
With this in view the convention com.
mittee of the Industrial Association is
working out plans to offer the most at
tractive inducements possible to state
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-15
Ereinht Rate Cases.

In bringing the freight rate case
before the Interstate Commerce com
mission and attempting to show that
Keokuk is being Disseminated
against in the matter of freight rates,
the Industrial Association, as the
champion of local shippers. took the
most important step that has ever
been taken from this point in that
connection. The association realized