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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

Pardons and paroles are proper func-
tions in our treatment of criminals,
but the continued release from prison
of men who have stolen immense sums
is not likely to increase the respect of
people generally for the law. 1t is only
natural that the newspapers of Massa
chusetts kick against the release of a
bank embezzler, who stole 100000 of
poor people 5 money, and who is. now
given his freedom after serving only a
fractional part of the term for which
he was sentenced.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
Member of the Associated Press.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1914.

The result of the opening of the New
York stock exchange after a closed
period since the last day of July was
reassuring to the financial world. 1t
is true that precautions had been taken
to prevent a panic through certain re
strictionS as to the stocks to be traded
on and by the fixing of minimum
prices. Rut the whole tone of the day
was encouraging and prices, starting
at points higher than they closed on
July 80 generally showed gains
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t Is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
the paper each night and it solicits the
cooperation of subscribers to that end.
Prompt reports should be given of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
by telephone or postal card, thus enabl-
ing the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied. IT, is only
by this method that the publisher can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
Pay for Legislators.
{ Rutland News. }

There should be no attempt TO
squeeze this lump sum down to day
wages The legislator as well as the
laborer is worthy of his hire and the
Banner believes that the pay should be
either $500 or 500 for the session. This
sum will pay the present rate of four
dollars per day for Il term of 90 or 100
days and that is about what is proba
bile, with a legislature of go members
a large proportion of whom never saw
a legislative body in session. The sal
airy limit is a much wiser pfecaution
than the proposed attempt to limit by
joint resolution the length of the SEES
sion. bennington Banner.
The editor of the Banner, the lieu
tenant governor of the state and for
merly speaker of the house, is in po-
sition to speak with authority on the
| subject, and by virtue of his practical
| experience in Legislative matters, his
words are worthy of special ,considera-
ton, The trend of public opinion seems
to be distinctly toward a stated salary
| for members of the General assembly.
| 1t is believed that Legislators of a high
er average of ability, and, consequent
| ly, more expedition in business, and a
saving of money to the state will be
among the results of this plan. The
people are in no mood TO tolerate q
long session with interruptions and val
liable time devoted to triviaIities.- They
want efficiency and economy and unless
the legislature elect gives them botf
they will be dissatisfied and, perhaps, il
an ugly mood.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

Financial conditions throughout the
United States have been improving
more rapidly than business operations.
There is a decidedly better sentiment,
and here and there steady gain in
business volume. The aggregate is still
much below normal, but men who repre-
sent important interests are strongly of
the opinion that greater activity should
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

Huggins-They tell me Mrs Henpeck
is neat and tidy housekeeper. Grug-
gins-Why, yes; her husband can t
even drop a remark, at home but what
she picks it up immediately-Spri
field Union: s@
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

L suppose you are thinking up new
things to tell the people out home. !.
No. {" replied Senator Sorghum.
'I'm trying to find some way to take
back what / told them when l was
I there before. ''-Washington Star.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Ru OF paper,
80 cents an inch for first insertion; %
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton. Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements - Five cents
q line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents q line first
insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change
OF copy.
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

The. evidences multiply that Governor
Fletcher might have left the executive
chair favored by a far stronger feeling
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

Tiger Coney Sets 1898, S4.98
Squirrel Coney Sets, Sc. 90, S4.98
White Hare Sets, S4.98
Brown Coney Sets, 1898 to 81. 98
Small Children's Sets, 81. 48 to 50. %
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

Governor Fletcher and the Courts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
Golden Gifts for Xmas

Mems Scarf Pins in two specials
First, neat styles, gold plated, 25c
Second, 10-k solid gold pins, soc
Tie Clips, Sterling Silver, Csc
Cuff Links, Sterling Silver, soc
Cuff Links, gold plated, SOC
Links and Pin Sets, special, SOC
Brooch Pins in a multitude of
styles, 25c and SOC
Beauty Pins, gold filled, soc
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
ANOTHER
BATTLE
RAGING
REPORTS INDICATE GERM
ANS ARE ENGAGING
ALLIES.
HOLO SUPERIOR POSITION
nOLO SUPERIOR POSITION

Paris, Sept. 16. (6:5O a. m)-The
official communication of Monday
which referred to the preceding day IS
developments, said that the enemy
showed a disposition to resist north
of the Aisne river.
Yesterdays official communication
said that the enemy had resisted on
the line from Graonne and the forest
of L'Aigle, north Of Compiegne. AS a
simple rear guard stand against the
allies this would scarcely last 4S
hours so there must be another bis
battle in progress since Sunday. The
forces that constitute THE center OF
the battle of Marne seem also to be
seeking a position on the same line
while THE crown princes army in Ar
'gonne continues ito retreat in that di-
rection.
Germans Have Advantage.
The Germans have on this line the
advantage Of high grade, with the
right protected by the rivers Disc
and Aisne. If the center and left are
able to complete retirement in such
shape as to make a stand on the same
line they may be able to sustain a
general engagement under more fav-
orable conditions than on hhe Marne.
The battle line this time is nearly
straight from the east to the west.
In case THE German force should re-
tire again they would have two lines
of retreat by Longwy and by Sedan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17

Germans Line Up For Battle.
That the Germans intend to give
battle on this line, with the river Ais
ne in front of their right and the
hills Of Rheims facing their center,
and the mountains and forest of Ar
gonne on the left, seem certain.
They went back steadily before the
French and English armies, fighting
with only the rear guard in action
until their right, under command Of
General Won Kluck, got across the
Aisne. Then they turned and des
livered several counter attacks,
which, according to British official
report were repulsed, the Germans
leaving 200 prisoners in the hands Of
the British The Germans are in
hilly country, where they are digging
strong entrenchments and receiving
reinforcements. But even here, the
right wing, which has borne the brunt
Of the fighting in the advance and
retreat, is not altogether safe, for
the French are operating from Am
lens to it's flank, while the British
and French forces continue to press
the front. 1t is essential, however,
that they should hold their positions,
for they cover the lines Of retreat to
the north, which will be the only way
cut if defeat should be their lot. That
they realize this is shown by the
fact that the Germans have been con-
testing every foot of ground the al
lied armies have gained the last two
days. and both sides have suffered
heavily.
1t is believed General Joffre,s the
French commander-in-chief, having
received reinforcements, will 20 to
relieve his overworked troops, but
whether he will try again to envelop
the German right or break up the
crown princes army on the left, re-
mains to be seen.
Losses in Galicia.
Losses in Galicia and Poland, where
the fighting has been going on In
Continued on Page 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
M ENACE
.s
PRINCES
FREDERICK WILLIAMS COM
MAND BELIEVED IN SER
IOUs POSITION.
RUSSIAN ATTACK A RUSE

London, Sept. 16-The center OF
interest in the western theatre of the
war has shifted from the right wing
OF the German army under General
Won Kluck to the left wing, where the
relief Of Troyon by the French is re-
garded in London as leaving the army
of the German crown prince, Freder-
ick William, apparently in a danger
Gus situation.
AS had been predicted in England,
the French have retaken Rheims, but
this step is Of greater moral than
strategical value, for the line to the
northeast of this town provides bet
ter defensi position for the German
forces than does the front marked by
Rheims itself.
Germans Are Impatient.
According to advices received here
from Eerlin, the demand for news in
Germany, where the people appear
to be growing impatient, has been
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
AUS1RIANS'.
LOSSES ARE
VERY HEAVY
REPORTS THROUGH LONDON
SOURCES SAY 25O,OOO
WERE KILLED.
Many GUNS ARE TAKEN

London, Sept. 16 (Thursday).-An
official press bureau announced:
"It is stated from the Russian Off
cial sources that the routt of the Aus
trian army in Gaicia is complete,
though full details have not been re-
ceived. .
"The Austrian loss since taking
Lemberg is estimated at 100000 kill
ed and wounded, and 100000 prison
ers and 400 guns, many colors and a
vast quantity of stores.
, "The Germans made desperate ef-
forts to save the Austrian army, but
failed completely.
"A1 one point the Germans lost
thirty-six pieces of heavy artillery
and several pieces of siege artillery y
The Austria-Hungaria ambassador
at Washington says Vienna announces
officially:
"The Saryian forces which crossed
the Save river and entered Monarch
scme time ago were repulsed every
where The district of Semlin is now
free of enemies" and adds number
CT prisoners were captured. There
were, of Russian, 41,000, and of Ser
ians, 5000, and 800 guns,
Paris, Sept. ia dispatch to
Havas' from Petrograd announced
that the Turks have concentrated a
large army on the Bulgarian frontier,
under General con Sanders, a Prus-
sian cavalry officer, who trained the
Turkish army, and who is expected
to take command.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
NO GERMAN ATROCITIES.

New York, Sept. 16.-An Associat.
ed Press staff correspondent of Am
erican birth and antecedents, who
was sent from the New York Office,
was caught in BRUSSELS at the time OF
the German invasion and held as a
prisoner for several days, and finally
escaped to Holland and sent by mail
a story of his experiences, which en-
phatically denies there is any ground
for the alleged German atrocities,
and recites an exhaustive personal
investigation of data tending to re-
flute all charges of brutality on the
part of the Germans.
IFrightfuI Reports.
'The frightful reports that preced-
ed the German army into Brussels
included the disemboweling Of old
men, impaling Of children on lances,
CONTINUED on Page 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
!.
USELESS
lin WAR
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT
GOES HUNGRY AND
BROKE"
two DAYS WITHOUT GRUB
Two DAYS WITHOUT GRUB

London, Sept 16-Cornelius Van
derbuil4, possessor of millions, riding
in state in a $500 automobile, has
been going without his meals and
sleeping in his clothes just like ordi-
nary Americans stranded in Europe.
Details of what happened to him have
just been told here by DR.. Reitinger
the Polish leader. Here are some of
the things that happened to Wander
bilt:
Caught in Vienna when war was de-
letters Of credit.
Eats on Forty Cents.
Motored to Geneva, where he spent
his last forty cents on the most mod
est meal he ever ate in his life, and
offered his letters of credit at the
banks, which refused to cash them.
Tried to buy steamship ticket to
leave such a country and the agent
would not sell a ticket except for gold.
Tried to get room at hotel, but
the landlord demanded gold
Tried to get a meal and The hotels
and restaurants all demanded gold.
Had to Borrow.
Borrowed money from an acquaint-
ance to cable for money, but had to
wait on red tape.
Slept in his clothes in his automo-
bile and went without his meals for
two days, until cablegram from Lon
don ordered the bank to cash his pa
per.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
Right Wing Swings Back
Over Seventy Miles in
Two Weeks, Showing
Wonderful Mobility.
Allies Are Hanging to Flank

London, Sept 16-The German army, which less than
fortnight ago the Gaes Of Paris the right wing Of
which then extended to the southeast Of the French capital
night drawn almost straight line extending from the
nghborood Of Noyon the west the o Forges the Me-
north Of Vr with it's left resting the German fortress
of Metz Thus the right wing at least has gone back
en miles in weeks while the rest of the had to retire
before the whole could find ground which to make another
stand against the Allies advance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
More War News
for Tribune Readers

The Bismarck Tribune has ar
ranged to double it's war news.
It's regular Associated Press SER
vice is now supplemented by an
extra report giving more in de-
tail the news Of this greatest
struggle in the history of the
World.
If you want the war news
twelve hours ahead, subscribe
for the Tribune. Three months
trial for one dollar. .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17

Announces His Position.
The president announced the posi-
ton of the American government
first in an address to the commission
sent him by the king of Belgium to
protest against the alleged atrocities
committed by the German army.
Sends Gable Message.
Later he sent a cable message
along similar lines toy the emperor of
Germany, replying to the latter's re-
cent protest against the allies using
dunn dunn bullets. The Belgian COM
mission was received at the White
House with formal ceremony. The
president listened gravely to their
address, setting forth in detail the
charges that German soldiers invad-
ing their land, had killed and tortur-
ed men, women and children and de-
stroyed art treasures and sacked cit
les.
Wilson read his reply slowly:
1T would be unwise, it would be
premature" he said, "for single gov
ernment and it would even be incon-
sistent with a neutral position for any
nation which, like this, has no part
in the contest to form or express a
final judgment"
The Belgium commissions findings
charged Germans with pillaging and
wanton destruction of property, tor
ture and unwarranted killing Of civil
lians and violation of girls and wo-'
men, reciting specific instances of al
legged outrages.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
War Bulletins

Harwich, England, Sept. 49,
Submarine E-9, which sunk the
German cruiser, reIa, arrived.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17

Submarine E-9, which sunk the
German cruiser, tiela, arrived.
Lcndon, Sept 16. Calculations,
based on official returns issued
last night, show that the cost to
Great Britain Of 43 days Of war,
counting from August I, when the
disbursements began, has been
about $166,50o,00o, or. at the rate
OF $3,e70,0o0 per Gay.
London, Spe4. 16.-"The democ-
racy OF Great Britain has kept
faith with Ireland, and now the
duty Of honor for Ireland is to
keep faith With then," says John
Redmond, the Irish leader, in a
manifesto tonight, in which he
calls on irishn1 n 20 bear their
share in the war in which the
Empire is engaged.
Washington, D. c., Sept. TO-
Ambassador Morgenthau at Con-
stantinople was instructed to pro-
test to the Turkish government
against it's abrogaton Of capitu|a-
tions, Secretary Bryan has an
nounced. Bryan said Morgsnthau
was Instructed to bring to the at
tention Of the Ottoman govern
ment that the government of the
United States not to ,acquiesce in
the endeavor Of the imperial gov
ernment to set aside capitulations
and not to recognize the Ottoman
governments right to abrogate
(Continued on Page g.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-09-17
President Wilson Refuses
TO Pass Judgment G On
Alleged BPutalides Of Var
Announces toWorld That Merit
of Charges Is Not for This
Nation to Consider; Receives
Belgian Commission and
Wires Emperor William.

Washington, Sept -Forna notice today
Wilson United
nations the alleged violations
which he might be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
THE NEW PoRTIEREs.

WINTER portieres should be hung at
w double doors where considerable
draft is noticed. They need not be ex-
pensve and can be made cheaply at
home. If one desires to have portieres
to match the paper and If this color is
not obtainable, then get friars' cloth and
color it. This cloth in the natural is a
gray tan, which can be used as a drapery
and which suits practically any room.
If used for a window curtain, there may
be an inner curtain of ecru net, with the
side hangings and the ruffle at the top
made of the cloth, and couch cover,
screen. table runner and sofa cushions
may be made of the same material. Other
excellent materials for portieres are
druid's cloth and Russian crash.
When double portieres are hung at very
wide doors they should be alike on both
sides. Not necessarily mfst they be hung
the same, for one can tall straight while
the other may be pushed to one side.
They are pretty in tapestry effect to
match the wall paper of the most i'm
portant room.
To clean portieres, brush them free from
dust and place in a tub with enough gaso-
line to cover them. Add tablespoonful
of turpentine, which prevents the colors
from running and brightens dull colors.
Cover the tub and allow them to soak for
ndlI a Gay. Dram OH the gasoline and
put them through second tub of gaso-
line. if necessary. Strain the first, and
it may be used In the second tub. This
work should be done in the yard. If
portieres are washable use tepid water,
a little borax and white soap. Hang
them double on the line and press with
a warm iron.
Pretty but inexpensive portieres may
be made from good quality of burlap.
First cut the curtains the required
length, then, beginning at the top. meas
ure down a sufficient space for the pole,
plus three inches. Now measure twelve
inches more and cut the selvage on each
side for this twelve inches, and draw
threads crosswise. Now measure another
three inches and leave solid. Measure
another twelve inches and draw threads
as before. Continue until you reach the
bottom Of the curtain, which should be
fringed. When finished you will have a
pair of light, airy curtains which will
cost about 15O.
A portiere of denim, cretonne and other
light materials may be attractively hung
by using loops of the material instead of
metal or wooden rings. The loops should
be an inch and quarter or an inch
and half wide when finished. They are
sewed at the top of the curtain and made
long enough to slip easily over the rod
For smaller curtains these loops could be
of tape. braid, ribbon, or whatever might
be most suitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
In the Kitchenette.

7 F there is no ice chest in the kitchen
! cite a small one can be bought to
stand in the hall or even in the living
room. One Of the very small ones, with
a Hooking wooden case, Is quite large
enough for the few perishable supplies
which are necessary.
In cold weather it is quite possible to
get along without ice. OF course, if one
might row things up on the window sill.
everything would stay quite cold and
fresh, unless boisterous wind came
along and carried something to the street
beneath. But the rules of the house for
tunately forbid this. There are no rules
however, against window boxes in most
apartment houses, and a window box
can be winter cold closet.
It should be deep and substantial, and
should be carefully placed on the out
side window sill. It can be lined with
zinc, that can easily be kept clean, at
small cost. In very cold weather the
food put in it should be carefully wrap
ped in newspaper. SO that it will not
freeze. A layer of newspaper or flannel
should be tucked in about the food after
it is all in place, and then the cover,
made of boards just big enough to fit
in the top of the box, goes on. The cover
itself can be covered with a. beugh of
some evergreen, tackled in place, which
will further conceal the real nature of
this window box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04
Treatment of Curtains.

WHEN doing up fine curtains the
" weight alone of the heavy work
often tears the curtain. To avoid this,
take cheesecloth that has been shrunk.
or old sheets sewed together, on which
carefully haste the curtains. After shak-
ing out the dust, soak in cold water.
Put in suds and boil. Gently lift up and
down in the water. Rinse in several
waters, the last slightly blued for white
curtains, or stained with coffee for ecru.
Put through the wringer: never wiring
by hand. Set up the stretcher. and after
doubling your curtain to find the center,
commence to pin on from center to out
side. Keep the curtains constantly wet
while pinning on. or they may tear. -Four
curtains may be pinned on at once. SO
keeping all pairs precisely the same size
and shape for bay or double window. A
little starch may be added to the last
rinsing water If desired