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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20

Directors of the State Housing and
Town Planning Association met yes
terday afternoon and decided on a
careful study of the proposed State
building code in series of confer
enees to be held. DR.. John n. J. Rau-
nick and j. Horace Mcfarland, of this
city, attended the conference.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
CATTLE QUARANTINE LIFTED

Washington, Nov. 20.-The quaran
tine against cattle shipments from Can,
ada to the United States, imposed be-
cause of foot and mouth disease, was
lifted to-day by the Department of
The quarantine against Canadian cat.
tie was not placed because of the in
fection in the Dominion but to prevent
the return of infected cattle cars to the
United States. The raising of the Cana.
dian quarantine was said by officials
to be an added evidence that the cpl
denie is being brought under control.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
At the Photoplay

Lillian Walker featured in 1.-The
Land of Arcadia" 2-reel Vitagrapl
drama. By special request we presen,
to-day "The Good for Nothing 4
reel dramatic comedy. The old saying
a fool and his money are soon parted
is very much true when Gilbert NJ. An
derson presents the leading role il
The Good for-Nothing. - Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
FAMOUS WOMAN SCULPTOR DIES
She Did Lincoln S Statue on the Ro-
tunda in the Capitol

Washington, Nov. 2O.-Mrs. Winnie
Hoxie, the sculptor who enjoyed the
distinction of being the first woman of
her profession to receive a commission
from the government, died here to-day
after long illness.
She did Lincoln S statue on the ro-
tunda in the Capitol and the figure Of
Admiral Farragut which stands in the
square bearing his name in the city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20

London, Nov. 20, 3.33 P. M.-Great
Britain to-day prohibited the exporta
ton of tea to all continental ports ex-
cept those Of the countries of the al.
lies and of Spain. .and Portugal. This
prohibition is due to indications that
Germany is receiving large supplies of
tea through the Netherlands.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Protest Against Rate Increase

The Public Service Commission re.
ceived to-day additional protests against
the proposed increase in passenger fares
as follows H. w. Fulmer, Andulusia
J. R. Johnston, Oakmont; John W.
Parnell, Jr., Norwood; Arthur G. Ley
den, Wyncota; Z. w. Clark, Sd, Queen
Lane, Pa; Frankford Board Of Trade,
Frankford; John j. Caine, Philadel-
phia; Scott Nearing, Queen Lane; G. P.
Jarden, Philadelphia; Elmer d. Wilt,
Glenside; Gordon s. Carrigan, Philadel-
phia; George H. Berlin, Ridley Park
Joseph G. Schneider, Philadelphia; R.
b. Johnson, York; Harris B. Hatch,
Philadelphia; g. r. Nichols, Philadel.
phia.
Samuel d. Craig, of Sharon Hill, Pa,
withdraws protest against giving free
transportation to. railroad employees.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
COURT HOUSE
COLLECT WATER RENTALS
Early Meter Reading Caused by Change
in Beginning of Year

So that the time for paying water
rentals may be modified to correspond
with the change in the beginning of
the city s fiscal year, from April to Jan
uary 1, Harry f. Bowman, Commission
er of Public Safety, has directed that
the water bills be sent out within the
next few weeks. To do that the water
department employees who read the wa
ter meters and fix the amount of charge
already have started their work.
Heretofore the reading Of water me-
ters was not done until March. In the
future this will be done in June and
December. The minimum water rental
charge for a year is s., although since
the city's present fiscal year is but
nine months long, the charges will be
correspondingly less or 1918.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Member of Wreck Crew Hurt

Antonla Russ, p years old, of
Canal Road, member of the wreck
crew of the Pennsylvania railroad,
was injured at FL tower last night
when assisting in placing six cars back
on the rails. A draft had run off the
track. He was struck on the head by
iron bar. He was admitted to the
Harrisburg hospital for treatment.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Miss Hogan to Arrange Exhibit

Miss Mary II. Hogan, supervisor of
drawing in the Harrisburg school dis
trict, has been asked by Dr. Nathan
G. Schaeffer, State superintendent of
public instruction, to supervise the
drawing exhibit to be held in connec-
ton with the meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania State Educational Associate on.
Miss Rose NJ. Fetterolf, the State su-
perintendent of drawing, has resigned.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Ninth Street Grade Crossing Approved

The Public Service Commission to.
day approved the application of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and
the Emerson -Brantingham Company for
the construction of a grade crossing
over Ninth street, this city, to reach
the plant about to be constructed by
the Emerson. n.Brantingham Company.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Farmers Institutes

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Martin is attending meetings of farm
ers institutes in the northern counties
tins week. Yesterday he was at st.
Mary S, Elk county, and to-day is at
Ridgway.
The Dauphin county institutes will
'be held at Linglestown, February 22
and 23; Halifax, February 24 and 25.
and Gratz, February 26 and 27.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Guard Officers Meeting

Adjutant General Stewart, Deputy
AdJutant General Beary and Major l..
V. Rausch. of the Adjutant General IS
Department, are attending the meeting
of the State Association of National
Guard Officers in Pittsburgh, which is
presided over by Colonel T. C. O'Neill.
of the Fourth regiment, who was re.
elected to his command for the fourth
term on Monday.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Inspectors Meet

The deputy inspectors connected
with the Department of Labor and In
dustry met in the House caucus room
this morning, with Chief Inspector Lew
R. Palmer presiding, ard discussed the
work of the year and planned for fur
ther work. Later they were the guests
of Commissioner Jackson at luncheon at
the Commonwealth hotel, some fifty
guests beng present.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
peserters Surrender Themselves

Harry CHM and William c. Nilsexson, /,
deserters from the United States army,
surrendered themselves to Sergeant
Cohen, at the local United States army
recruiting station this morning. They
were committed to Jail from police
headquarters to await Transportation
to the nearest army post.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Ellsworth H. Minnick

Ellsworth H. Minnick, 2S years old,
died at the home of his mother, 2010
State street, at 2 clock this morning.
Funeral services will be held from his
mother IS home on Monday afternoon at
2 clock. tN.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Mrs. E. L. Parker

Funeral services for Mrs. L. L. Par
ker, wife of Edward Parker, who died
yesterday afternoon at her home, 1915
Williams street, will be held Monday
afternoon at / O'Clock at Hummels-
town. Burial will be private in the
Hummelstown cemetery.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
On the Sick List

James NJ. Auter, messenger at the
Executive Department, has been i'll for
the past week at his home, 305 South
Fourteenth street.
William T. Pritchard, elevator op-
orator in the south wing of the Capi-
tol, is confined to his home, 1926 Penn
street, by serious illness.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
School Board Meeting

Recommendations of the Teachers
committee of the School Board that a
night school for teachers be established
and that two public school teachers be
placed in the Children IS Industrial
Home will be submitted to the board at
its regular meeting this evening.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
France Will Be at Big Show
BIZ Associated Press

Bordeaux, France, Nov. 20, via
Paris, 4.45 P. M.-The French Cab
met decided to-day that notwithstand-
ing the war, France will participate
officially in the Panama Exposition at
San Francisco.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Lebanon Armory

The State Armory Board at meet
ing held in Pittsburgh yesterday an.
nounced that It had secured the deed
for the property on which the new
Lebanon armory will be located. 1t is
known as part of the Nutting property,
is 20 by los feet in size and is located
on Chestnut street. Plans for the new
armory will soon be prepared, and then
the contract will be awarded.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
DIR. Atkinson visits Hers

DR.. Walter Atkinson, who was for
merly resident physician at the Har-
risburg hospital, was in the city calling
on his friends this morning. DR.. AT,
kinson is practicing in Brockwayville,
Jefferson county.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Safe for County Treasury

The County Commissioners this morn,
ing purchased on approval fireproof
safe in which to keep the County Treas
urer's official records. The safe is 81
inches wide, 25 inches thick and 6S
inches high.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Lewis G. App

Lewis G. APP, 81 years old, died at
the State hospital yesterday. Underta-
ker S. s. Speese to-day sent the body
to relatives in Orbisonia, Pa. The fu-
neral will be held there tomorrow aft
ernoon
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Has Acute Appendicitis

Miss Edna McGuire, 20 years old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ne
Guire, 2101 Logan street, will be
operated on late this afternoon in the
Harrisburg hospital for acute appendi-
citis.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20

By Associated Press.

New York, Nov. 2O.-Frederick D.
Mcllenhauer, millionaire sugar refner,
died suddenly of heart disease to-day
at his home in Brooklyn. He was "a
years old
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Granted a Divorce

The Court this morning signed di-
vorce decree in the case of Edith A.
Snyder VS.. John w. Snyder.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
money was paid.

money was paid.
1, To-day D. l.. Gillespie, of Pitts
oursn' treasurer of the Western Penn
sylvana Protective Union, filed his
account showing that he had balance
on hand from the last election amount.
ing TO SlU6.60, and received no con-
tributions He spent $64.5O for print.
ing and hall rent.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-20
Marriage License

Marriage License
William Address, Philadelphia, and
Mary "A. Deibler, Berrysourg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. H.

Christmas exercises were held in Cit
liens han Thursday evening, Dee 81
Harlan Amidor has gone to Keene,
in the employ of the Keene Gas &
Electric Light Co.
Larkin Amidon of Brattleboro was
in this village calling on friends last
weeks. Mr.. Amidon owns 4 farm here
Citizens hall is now supplied with
running water, the supply having been
tonnd by digging well l6 feet deep
near the corner OF the church sheds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bevis of Antrim Wis
tied their children in this place last
week Mrs. Moses Chickering. Mrs.
Perley Richardson. George Bevis and
VIII Bevis
viii Bevis and Marshall Farr tool,
Il four-horse load TO Dummerston for
the Grange entertainments The char
aeters in the play Freezing a Mother
in-Law We're included in the load
The Red Acre Farm. a rural comedy
| drama in three acts, was given to a
full house in Grange hall Dee. Is. Mrs
| solos between acts rrlI Mrs. SHO
| George Smith and Chester Brown rem
| dered solos between the acts Music
was furnished by Wales s orchestra
The characters in the play were: Jos
tai Armstrong, Perley Richardson.
Colonel Barnaby Strut, Frank Rich
ardson; Josiah Jones, Colon B. Strout
| squire Harcourt. John Hutehins; liar
ry Hareourt, Chester Brown: DieI
| Randall, Harry VIM; Tenn Busby
| Harry Snow; Amanda Armstrong, Alice
Richardson; Nellie Armstrong, Len;
Carey; Laura Armstrong, Mrs. Color
&. Strout; Mrs. Barnaby Strut, Mrs
Maud Richardson; Junior MchitablC
Strut, Cora Smith There was dane
ing for twG hours and an oyster sup
per. The receipts were between SGT
and $40.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26

a. M, evensong at 80. The children )
Christmas exercises viii be held in the
church Monday at 7.30 p. M.
Methodist church, Rev. Thomas W.
Owens minister. Sunday services; 1915
a. M, divine worship with sermon by
the pastor; $50 a. m, session of the
Bible school and meetings of Knights
of Wesley and Attainers. There 5 4
class for all-all welcome. Epwort h
league at 6 2. m. Subject. larger
Life and Growing Ideals. Phil, 3:l3-l4.
Leader, Mrs. l.. r. Robinson. Regular
church service AT p. m. Watch night
service Thursday evening in the Baptist
chapel. Church prayer meeting Friday
evening at 80 in the league room.
Centre Congregational church, Rev,
| Roy NJ. Houghton minister. Sunday
| services: 1870 a. m, divine worship
with sermon by the pastor. Subject
Ceaseless Prayer. l TheSs. J:17; las
u. M, Sunday school; 6.45 p. NJ, Chris
tian Endeavor meeting in the chapel
to which all young people are cordially
| invited. Subject, This Year and Al
Years For Christ, Ps. 90:I-17. Leader
Raymond Brown; 80 p. m, stcreopti
con lecture in the church. Subject, Con
gregational Shrines Around the World
| Next Friday evening at $50 clock
| devotional service of. the church in tn,
| chapel. Subject, New Year 5 Resolu
tiens, Cor, 4:l6-1S; 5:1-10.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
CHURCH NOTICES.

Unitarian church, Rev. Z. @. S. Os-
good pastor. Service Sunday morning
at 1870. Subject Of sermon, Number
ing the Years. Sunday school at 40.
All are welcome to both services.
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church.
Services at 1890 a. IN. The evening
services have been postponed On New
Year 5 eve the Young People 5 society
has arranged a New Year watch Pro-
gram at $50. There viii he services New
/ Year 5 day at $50 p. m.
First Church of Christ. Scientist
Emerson building, Elliot street. sun
day service, lf.45 a. M. Subject, Chris
tian Science. Wednesday evening tes-
timonial meeting o'clock Reading
room open daily. except Sundays and
legal holidays, from , TO ). All are
welcome.
Advent Christian church, Rev. L. :.
Hewitt pastor. Christmas tree ana con,
cert at p. M. Saturday. Sermon at
1915 a. m. Sunday by Rev. O. w Hey.
or. Sunday school at u. Children :
meeting at p. IN. in charge of Mr.
Hewitt Sermon ut = Prayer meeting
at 80 .. m. Thursday at H. "
iJefts 5. ". II. and f. NJ at p. IA
/ Friday.
/ Universalist church, Rev d. Z
Trout minister. Divine worship 1896
la. m. with sermon by Rev. G. f. For
tier, superintendent of Universaist
churches of Vermont and Province OF
Quebec Bible school 1145 a. m. with
election of officers. y. 2. c. L. p IN.
in charge of Mrs. Leader. Topic, Ser
Wee. Preaching service in Vernon a
I2.45 p. m. by Rev. G. L. Forticr.
ST. Michael Episcopal church. Sun
day, St. John S day, holy communion
at 80 and 1890 a. m. Morning prayel
ut 10. Sunday school at l.. Evensons
lat Z. The Christmas music viii be re
lpeated. Monday, Holy Innoeents day
holy communion at 7.30 a. m. New
Year S day, holy communion at 9.3'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
TOWNSHEND.

George Gale is home from his work
in Chester for the Christmas holidays,
Miss Alice Dale of Northampton,
Mass, came Wednesday 10 join her sis
ter, Miss Nellie Dale, at G. II. Exams s.
Philip Morey Of the University Of
Vermont and friend came "Wednesday
TO spend Christmas at G. II. Evans 8.
4 party of guests were entertained
at Deacon G. Q. Stebbins IS Wedncs-
day, including Mrs. Ella Mason, Miss
Cora Mason, Miss Carrie Mason of Bel
lows Falls, Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Hast,
ings, Mr. and Mrs. l.. j Parker and
son, Edwin. This gathering was IN
tended 10 lie held on New Year S day
but as Miss Ella Stehbins expects to
return to her work in Springfield
Mass, before that time an earlier date
was set.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
WESTMINSTER.
Death of B. F. Aldrich.

Benjamin Floyd Aldrich. one of
Springfeld's Oldest citizens. died Tues
day morning at his home Of a general
breakdown, although he had been con
fined at his home only a few weeks.
Mr.. Aldrich was born in Lvndonvill,
July >, 1880, and was son of Elmin.
(F1oyd) and Joel Aldrich. When two
years of age he moved with his pan
ents to Walpole, Y. II. He attende,
Walpole academy and at IS years OF
age he left school and went to worl
in q general store. At the age of ?:
he and a Mr.. Wells bought the stort
and conducted it under the firm namt
of Wells & Aldrich, continuing for sey
eral years, when he bought out Mr.
Wells s interest. While he was ope
rating this store he engaged in the
wholesale shirt business under the firm
name of Bates & Aldrich. He Marie
Miss Ellen Rebecca Stafford, daughte
of DR.. and Mrs. Pliny Stafford o
Westminster, 80 years ago. In 1877 the,
moved to Springfield which had since
been their home. Soon after going t,
| Spring field, Mr. Aldrich was appointed
cashier of the Springfield Nationa
bank, then located in the Woolsol
block, and held the position for i
years. He later worked at various in
tercsts in managing the settlement o
large estates, substituting as book
keeper and other positions of trust
For some time he was associated wit
II. A. Perkins at White River Junction
dealer in hides and wool Mr.. Aldric
was a member of the Congregations
church and had been for several year
deacon. He was superintendent Q
the Sunday school in Westminster l
years. He leaves his wife.,The funer;
was held at the house yesterday morr
ing at 10 O'Clock and the burial too
place in Westminster.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
PUTNEY.

Miss Elwen went to West Dover
Thursday.
Mr., Lands Of Mount Hermon was al
+. 5. Harris s for Christmas
Mrs. A. f. Trice is in Providence, Il.
l., with her son for the holidays.
Miss Helen Crowley is home from
Springfield, Mass, for the holidays.
Miss Ethel Page is home from her
school at Saxtons River for the holt
days.
Miss Atherton went Wednesday to
her home in Essex Junction for the va
cation.
W. \. Dawson, state missionary of
the Baptist society, will preach at the
Baptist church Sunday.
Mr.. and MIS-. J. l.. Howard were in
Brattleboro with their daughter, Mrs
w. l.. Hunt, for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. X. Wright OF
: Quechee came Thursday to spend
Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. l.
/ II. Bugbee.
\ Christmas tree was the feature in
the social room at the high schoo
"Wednesday evening, given by Mis-,
Braley's and Miss Derry school.
I Mr.. and Mrs. George Glyn of Spring
field, Mass, came Thursday to be
guests of Mrs. Glyn's parents, Mr. anC
Mrs. Irving Ketchum, over Christmas
Mrs. II. G. Everleth and daughter
! Charlotte Eaton, went Wednesday t
! Worcester, Mass, to attend the wed
ding of Mrs. Everleth S son. Hugh
Eaton, which took place on Christina
day.
Harry WashbuIn, an Instructor il
| French at Dartmouth college, is Will
his mother, Mrs. j. +. Washburn, an,
/ William Washburn, student in tn
medical department of Dartmouth, i
also at home for the holidays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
GUILFORD CENTER.

Miss Hazel Yeaw is a Christmas
guest at her home
Officers viii be elected in the Grange
meeting Saturday evening, Dee. 20.
Mrs. +. +. Thayer. who has been i'll
several weeks, remains about the same.
Mrs. Albert Hall aud son came Mon
day to spend the holidays in the home
of her father, Conrad Miner.
Mrs. Frank Lyman and daughter
and Mrs. Charles Ward aud two sons
arc spending Christmas week at ID. q.
Baker $.
A birthday party was given Miss
Ada Jacobs Tuesday evening. Dane
ing and cards were enjoyed and re-
freshmeuts Of cake, coffee and sand.
wirhes were served. 1t was com
plcte surprise TO Miss Jacobs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
Fresh Cut Meat and Bone as an Egg Producer

Fresh Cut Meat aud Bone has been
called the Ideal Food for laying hens
because it contains in a highly eoneen-
trated but easily assinilated form all
the Materials which are contained in
the egg. Ii your hens arc not laying
YOU had better send TO c. S. Page,
Hyde Park, VI, for a 200-pound bar
rel Of this Food 1t will cost you on
~ 1915. freight prepaid. to your rail
road station. When writing him men
| tion this paper.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. A. Gilbert Gallup entertained
her aunt, Mrs. Hattie burlington of
Colrain, last week.
\ new library from the free library
commission, containing Is volumes, is
at White IS store. All who wish may
subscribe by the payment of a small
fee to pay transportation charges.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
firing of Tipperary.

Tommy Atkins, at the front, is tired
of "Tipperary,' and has begun sing
ing marching songs adapted TO well.
known tunes, such as:
Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys arc
marching;
Cheer up, comrades, we will come,
Mud beneath the Union Jack
We will drive the Germans back
For the safety of our own beloved
home
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
GRAFTON.

portraits Of three brothers, whose ages
combined total 2J6 years. John Wright
is 50. George Wright Sc, Samuel Wright
81. All were born in Grafton and George
and Samuel have always lived there john
lived in Bellows Falls many years, but his
home now is in Athol, Mass. All three
are well and active.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26

According to Gov Goethals. there
are still $4,000 men on the govern
ment 5 payrons in the Canal Zone
quite an army in themselves.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26

Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26
Professional Cards

St; telephone 25S. Office, Leonard block.
Hours, 100 to 3. and Z to 8. Telephone.
29-W.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26

C. r ALDRICH, NJ. d. Hours. 1890 to
$40, to g. Office phone 165-W house
l65.R. N-ray work specially.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26

If Harry rhaw gets back to Mattca-
wan he will find double gate where
he went out the back way when the
milkman came, with strict rule that
the outer gate shall be closed before
the inner gate is opened
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-26

THOMAS RICE. M. D. Office and residence
over Vermont Savings Bank. Hours, 8 to 8
9. m. L TO and z to 8 p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1914-03-07
W. S. BENTON WAS UNARMED.
Waited For An Interview Two Hours,
Then Met Death.

Washington, D. Civilian S. Ben
ton, the British subject slain at
Juarez, was unarmed and was shot to
death in Villas Office by pistol bullets
through his stomach, according to con-
elusive information which has reached
Washington officials.
Benton carried no arms when he
approached Villas Office in Juarez,
according to information. He spent
two hours waiting for the interview
that ended in his death, walking back
and forth in front of the Office build
ing; he was shot through the stomach
after he entered the Office and received
other wounds afterward, although the
first was mortal.
General instructions as to the
method of examination to be pursued
were Issued by the State and War De-
partments to their representatives at
Ell Paso. 1t is realized that local con-
dftions must determine the details
and only broad lines were drawn in
the directions.