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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

Under the new election law in KAN
q 1t Is necessary for the voter to
mark the name OF each candidate for
whom he wishes to vote. It is no long
or possible to vote a straight ballot
BY marking the head Of the ticket as
formerly.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

A publication of the Chicago west
park board says: "Since the creation
of our small parks there has been no
death from drowning in our swimming
pools In the seven years of their oper-
atom. This is u to the presence OF
life savers at all deep swimming pools.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

Little Gerald Emerson Murch. age s,
Of North Jay, Me-, picked up Sb bllsh.
els OF potatoes one day, and al an other
dEne 15 bushels in five hours. He likes
the work so much that 1T Is difficult
20 persuade him to stop.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

In New Zealand all males are obliged
TO do military drill from IA to 81 wears
OF age. end schools are required to
withhold scholarship grants from any
atudent who cannot prove that he has
complied with the provision of the drill.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

MIS- May Will. age 81, OF Bremen.
III the Oldest Sunday school teacher IN
Mains. TO the last Is years she has
been q member OF a Bremen church. in
which she has had q Sunday school
class most of the time.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

Earthquakes cause electric waves and
m Italian scientist has invented appa-
ratus which q registered them sew
ehown earth movements.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

q heart Of an average man make
about one three-thousandth OF a volt OF
SascLrtcity az every beat, M an ins
been invented
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26

Berlin, (by wireless), Nov. "a
The meager news received from
Russian Poland, given out in Off
cial circles here today, indicates
that the Germans and the Rus
slams have joined in battle along the
whole front, between Warta n
Vistula rivers, while the Russians
to the north of the Vistula are re-
ported to be falling back.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-26
BATTLE
IN WEST POLAND
STILL Undecided
Russian Army of 100000 II
ENGAGING German Force of
100000 In Most Besper-
ate Clash Of War.
BOTH CLAIM AN ADVANTAGE
Russian Troops Have Faced
Notwithstanding Tactics Are
Being Employed = Two
Other Battles Raging.
BOTH CLAIM AN ADVANTAGE

Berlin. Nov. %, (by wireless).-
The general staff's statement today
I'm the eastern war theater OPP
perations are still further develop
Ing. Nothing can yet be reported
regarding the situation in Last
The pursuit Of the defeated enc
nv, who was driven back through
Miawa and Plock, continues. Our Of
fensive at Lodz has made progress.
an the region to the east of
Czenstochowa troops are fight
ing by the side of our allies and
have gained ground"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
TOWN UNUSUALLY
FREE FROM DISEASE
Conditions the Most Healthful in Ex-
perience of Health officer Tucker
Three Quarantine Cards.

DIR. Henry Tucker. health officer,
stated this morning that the health
conditions in Brattlebcro for the past
six months had been better than for
any other similar period in his expert
cnce rs health officer, which covers a
long term of years.
There are only three quarantine cards
posted at the present time for conta-
gious disease. and those have been up
for some time One is for case OF
scarlet fever on Estey street. one is for
Il case OF chicken poX at the Austine
Institution and the third is for the in
fantile paralysis case of Nellie Ellis OF
Reed street.
There have been eight cases of chick
en- pox at the Austine Institution for
deaf and blind children, but no outside
cases have developed from them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
TWO BROKE THROUGH
ICE UNDER BRIDGE
Joseph and Louis Kaine Fell Into Deep
Water, but Were Rescued with
Iron Pipe by Companions

Persons looking uut on the Cunnecti-
cat river toward the iron bridge lead
ing re Island park about $50 O'Clock
this afternoon were startled to see Il
Young man brcak through the ice under
the bridge. where the wafer is extreme
lv deeI, followed in Il few seconds by
a second Young man. and they felt ike
applaudisg the successful act of rescue
by two other Young men who were with
them lie ones who broke through
were Joseph kaiue, p. and Louis
kuine. :. sous OF Village Commissioner
aad Mrs John T. Naine Of Elliot street.
Their rescuers were Richard Chamber
lain aud Harold Heunessy.
The four had been skating south OF
the bridge. where the ice was safe. and
Joseph \ainc attempted 70 skate under
the bridge near the east end. The ice
WAS thin there and gave way beneath
him. His brother skated toward him
with hockey stick and the ice broke
under his weight also.
While the two brothers were splash
iug~in the icy water Chamberlain and
Ilenuessy ran to a nearby boat wharf.
where they obtained an iron pipe some
! > feet long, with which they pulled
the Kaiue boys out on to firm lee.
Joseph Kaiue received a cut over his
light eye, which hled profusclv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
WHITE FLAG LURED
OFFICERS TO DEATH
German Shippers in Trees Accused Of
Killing Treacherously Two Eng
lishmen of Title.

LONDON. Dee. l5.-Members of the
families of the Marquis of Twceddale
and the Earl Of Aylesford have laid
before the war Office evidences that
Lord Arthur Hay, heir presnmptjve to
the Tweeddale Marqui,ate and Lord
Guernsey, eldest son Of the Earl OF
Ayiesford. were killed by Germans who
bore a ilag of truce. Both were sub
alternS 4. the lash Guards. ...
With n detachment of their regiment
they we+, on reconnaissance when HAY
caught sight of group Of Germans
headed by an officer carrying white
flag. Ordering their men to halt. the
two hcutenants advanced toward the
enemy. Suddenly murderous fire
burst forth frum the branches of trees
upon which Il dozen German sniper~
were Perched concealed by the foliage.
The party with the flag Of truce was
directly beneath this tree. Hav and
Guernsey fell instantly, their bodies
torn by many bullets. The Irish
Gu0rdsmen, seeing the treacherous at
tack on the officers, charged forward
and killed every one of the enemy. re
turning to the British lines with the
bloOdstained white banner as evidence
of what had occurred.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
HEARING TOMORROW
IN OVERALL CASE
Amount of Damages to Be Determined
by Special Master and Reported
to Chancellor Waterman.

\ hearing for the assessment Of dam
ages in the case Of the Hooker, Corser
4 Mitchell Co. OF Brattleboro against
James f. Hooker, William Fl. Corser
jand Charles D. Whitaker Of Schenecta-
dy, n. Y, the suit growing out of the
establishment of an overall business in
Schenectady by the three defendants,
former members Of the Brattleboro
firm, is set for tomorrow at Rutland.
tt will be held before NJ. G. Webber,
special master appointed by Chancellor
+. l.. Waterman Of Brattieboro.
The hearing originally was set for
today, but to accommodate Attorney
General II. G. Barber, counsel for the
defendants, it was put off one day. At
forney G. c. Fits will appear for the
plaintiff company.
The plaintiff is equipped with facts
taken from the books Of the Mohawk
Overall Co of Schenectady, the exam.
inatioH Of which was concluded recent
ly. These facts include the amount Of
business done the past five years by the
defendants with former customers of
the plaintiff, besides other facts. The
plaintiff doubtless will ask for large
damages.
Counsel for the plaintiff has notified
the others interested that the plaintiff :
argument viii be completed the first
day.
The special master will report his
finds to the chaucellor who will issue
q decree. Either party may appeal to
the supreme court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
GERMANS DENY
FRENCH CLAIMS
Claim That the Reported Victories Were "Pure
Invention Rotterdam Hears That Germans
Are Falling Back in Belgium Sultan Says
Turkey Was Forced into War

Such confident claims have been made
by the allies during the last week con
cerniug the success of their new mo-
ment against the German line that the
Berlin military authorities have issued
special statement TO contradict them
The French official statements in
particular have reported Il long series
of victories, including the destruction
Of number of German batteries, the
capture of trenches and the rout OF
German infantry attacks along almost
the whole line.
The German statements have SAID
that there has been little activity and
todav's announcement from Berlin
characterized the French report Of Dec.
II concerning the destruction Of bat
tcrics and captures Of trenches as Il
pure invention.
The definite statement is made in
Rotterdam that the Germans have be-
gun retreat, falling back in Belgium
toward prepared line further from
the coast.
Official confirmation was lacking.
however. Report from Nish that the Ser
viau~ haJ rrcaptured Belgrade was not
confirmed. although it was admitted in
Vienna that Austria had suffered re
verses in Srrvia.
1t is announced i'm Berlin that the
Turkish cruiser Mdirli, formerly the
German war~hip Brcslau, has lombard
ed the Russian Black sea port of Sc
ha-topol. although with what effect it
is not stated
The Sutton Of Turkey. addressing
parIiamcut,- asserted that Turkey had
been forced into the war by the hos
tile acts Of Russia France and Eng
land.
Thc British military authorities am
nouncrd to-day that lighting in north
cru France had recommended and that
a combined attack by the allies in Bel
gium to the south of Yprcs had re-
suited in the capture of German
trenches and substantial progress.
This is the lirst occasion in several
weeks ON which the British authorities
have considered the day to day actiyi-
ties Of the allies of sufficient import
ance to issue such statement
London suggests it may mean that
the allies have ot last begun the gen
cral offensive movement which has been
expected there some time
The French statement today covers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
SELECTMEN VOTE
TO MEET SATURDAYS
Suits Convenience of Board Better
Than Mondays-Special Town
Meeting Set for Dec. 50.

In the regular meeting Of the board
of selectmen last evening it was voted
that hereafter the regular meetings
would be held Saturday evenings in
stead of Monday evenings. They viii
be held In the selectmen ) room in the
town building at Z 80 O'Clock. as usual.
Saturday night will suit the con
vcnience Of the board better than Mon
day night and viii he lust as eonven-
lent for those having business with
the board. These meetings are open
to the public.
The board voted to call special
town meeting Wednesday evening, Dee.
80, at clock to consider the matter
Of, widening and grading Main and
Flat streets, and warrants viii be
posted THURSDAY
Article ] to hear the report of the
committee elected by the town 10 IN
vestigate the subject; article is to
see what action the town will take on
the report; article , relates to raising
money if necessary: article + is to
transact any other business that legally
may come up.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
GERMAN CRUISER
IN HARBOR OF GUAM
Cormoran Has Been Given q Hours in
Which to Leave or to Intern for
the War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The arriv-
al of the German converted cruiser Cor
moran in the harbor of Guam, I'm Amer
lean possession in the La,lrone archipel-
ago, was officially reported to the navy
department today by the commandant
of the naval station there.
1t is presumed the German vessel
sought the harbor to intern during the
war. The Cormoran has been given "a
hours from 10 a. III. yesterday in which
to leave the port or intern for the war.
She vas short of coal, provisions 'and
water.
The Cormoran needed 1900 tons of
coal to reach the nearest German port.
according to Capt Maxwell, naval gov
crnor Of Guam.
She was offered 100 tons of coal aud
fresh water, and her captain was given
until 10 Il. III. today, Guam time. to de-
cide what his future course would be.
Secretary Daniels has approved Capt.
Maxwell 5 action and has instructed
him not to allow the vessel more coal
and provisions than can be properly
spared
Mystery has surrounded the where
"boutS of the ship several weeks.
She was known to have been before
| lNIao"' how during the early part Of the
war. when the japanese attacked that
port. and later was reported sunk in
oriental waters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15

some progress has been made in the
Argonne. There We're indications, how
ever, that the Germans have made
progress recently toward the eastern
end of the line.
The French war Office admits that at
Steinbach in Alsace the German infan-
try "gained foothold.
Bombardmcnt of st. Leonard and of
Commeroy by, tie Germans also has
been mentioned in the last two official
French statements. St. Leonard lies
some distance to the south of points
previously mentioned in accounts of
fighting in the Nosges. Commerov is
about 10 miles south of St. Mihiel,
which has been believed previously to
be the southern extremity of the
wedge thrust by the Germans into the
French line.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
Two More Days of Low Tenn
peratures for the Eastern
Section of Country
BELOW ZERO REPORTED
IN SEVERAL STATES
Greenville. Maine, Was the Coolest
Spot in New England This Morning
- Freezing Weather in All States
East Of the Mississippi

BOSTON, Dee. -Seasonable win
ter weather reached New England to-
day, but the arrival of the crest Of the
cold wave is not expected until tonight
No unusual temperatures were report
ed in any part of the district. the
lowest official reading being s above
zero at GreenrilIe. Me.
At Northfeld. Vt. where the low
mark is frequently recorded, the mini
mum today was . above.
Two more days of cold weather for
the eastern section Of the country was
predicted by the bureau
The coldest weather of the season
thus far prevailed today GENERALLY east
Of the Mississippi river and in the
northwest.
Below zero temperatures were report
ed from West Virginia Pennsylvania.
Indiana and the northwest
Below freezing was reported from all
other states east Of the Mississippi as
far south as Florida
Fair weather prevails almost every
where. except for rains on the Pacific
coast and snow hurries in New Eng
land
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
COMMITTEE NAMED
BY ODD FELLOWS
Will Have Charge of Erection of New
Temple on Site Bought
Recently.

In Il meeting of Wantastiquet lodge
of Odd Fellows last night the noble
Grand, Herbert c. Shaw, appointed 4
building committee TO have charge of
the erection Of the proposed Odd Eel
lows temple on the site bought re-
Gently near the East Junction Of High
and Green streets, formerly owned by
the Retting estate
The committee consists of Arthur F.
Roberts, Francis r. Perry, Arthur l..
Maynard, Charles &. Staples and lIar-
old L. Smith The committee will
meet tonight to elect a chairman
Several plans have been under con
sideration, aud while the lodge has q
general idea Of what it wants nothing
definite in the way of-plans has been
decided upon. This matter will be fur
ther considered tonight.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
JEWS FLEE FROM GALICIA.
Report Says 10000 Have Taken Ref
uge in Vienna.


NEW YORK. Dec. 15.-One hundred
and seventy thousand Jews have fled
for refuge from Galicia to Vienna, ;,c-
eordlng to letter received here from
the. Austrian Isrmlite Alliance in Vienna
by the American Jewish relief commits
sion.
GaIicia, as the field Of military op-
eratlons, has been cleared of almost the
entire civil population, reads the let
ter. At the present time there are 110.-
700 Jewish fugitives from Galicia here.
OF whom 10000 are absolutely penni-
less. Furthermore 25,000 destitute jew
ish fugitives. have been placed in bar
racks in Morayia and 10000 IN Bohe-
mia. where barracks are also being
built, These 10000 poor jews are in
pressing need.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
CAN FIGHT FOR YEARS,
SAYS Won DER GOLTZ
Counts Upon German Enthusiasm and
Morale to Win-Credits Foe with
Bravery.

BERLIN, Dee. -. - The correspond
ent of the TagebIatt in Sofia, Bulgaria
tclegraphs an interview he had with
Field Marshal Baron Won der Goltz
while the latter was on his way to Con
stantinople. Regarding Belgium Baron
Won der Geltz said;
''The situation is normal, the popu-
lation having convinced themselves that
the Germans are not barbarians Life
continues as il in peace time, and com
mcrce and transportation are getting
better The Belgians fought bravcly
for their fatherland. Such opponents
should be esteemed -
Answering questions regarding the
war situation in the west, the field
marshal pointed out that an army of
millions of German soldiers was in the
enemy s country and that the richest
French provinces were occupied.
'EWe don't underestimate our op-
ponents, he said ''The French and
English fi.bt with utter contempt for
death, but we are gradually winning
ground and are convinced that some
day the enemy resistance viii he
broken.
Germany is prepared TO wage the
waf for wears and the side winch is
al ie 10 stand the most and has lie best
discipline is bound to win. The enthu-
siasm and morale of the German sol
dier, fostered by good supply arrange
ments. we are sure will ultimately
make rs victorious.
Speaking of the situation in the east.
Field Marshal von der Goltz said he
considered that the Russian offensive
Lad been failure, but tina; hard fight
ing was still in prospect.
The German army, he added.
which was victorious earlier against
superior numbers, is bound to be 50 in
the future.
tIeld Marshal Won der Goitz said IN
onclusion that he WAS convinced tnls
the turkish army had greatly profited
~ its hard work curing the lass .en-
Years and would nlohr Il goou record.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
SUSPENDED PAYMENTS.
Bank of Vancouver is Solvent and Will
Probably Reopen Later

VANCOUVER. b. g.. Dee 10 - The
Bank Of Vancouver suspended pay
ment last night. In a formal statement
the directors said that failure to obtain
financial assistance owing to the war
and lack Of public confidence joined
with inability to collect outstanding
accounts had led To the bank 5
suspension. Directors said they hoped
arrangements could be made 10 re-
open after a period Of 90 DAYS Tie
bank 5 assets were s. ,09S 900 and its
liabilities were deposits of S379.000
and a note circulation Of S323. 900.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
ASHES INTERNED.
NO Services for Richard Canfeld at
New Bedford Today.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. -. -
The ashes OF Richard Canfeld who
died in New York hast week, were in
termed here today. There was no reiig
ious service and the only persons pres
ent were two undertallers and newspa-
per reporters. lnterment was in the
family lot which contains the remains
of Mr.. Garfield ; parents. three sisters
and a brother.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
DESTRoYERS NOT SENT.
President Has Not Complied with the
Request of Gov. Goethals.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. - More in
formation is being awaited before
President Wilson decides whether the
request of Gov. Goethals for destroyers
TO enforce neutrality at Panama shall
be granted. Suggestions of differences
between Secretaries Garrison, Daniels
and Bryan over the question were met
by President Wilson with the state
ment that there could he no real diff
ferenees, since he would finally decide.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
ALLIES MADE PROGRESS.
Captured Several German Trenches and
a Number of Prisoners.

LONDON. Dee -. l.35 p. m, - The
official information bureau today gave
out the following: - y combined attack
hv the allies was made Yesterday on
the line from IIollebeele tq WyocschGte
in Belgium, Several German trenches
and a number Of prisoners were cap
tured and substantial progress was
made. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Wednesday. Contin-
ued Cold. Strong West Winds.

WASHINGTON. Dee. l5-Thc wealth
er forecast: Fair tonight ana Wednes
day. Continued cold. Strong west winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
NO SEPARATE PEACE.
Berlin Denies That Propositions Have
Been Made to Servia.

VIENNA, via London, 500 Il. m. -
tt is officially denied that Suatria Hun
has attempted to conclude a separate
peace with Seryia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-15
DROPPED IL DEGREES.
Great Change in the Temperature in
New York - 10 Above TODAY.

NEW YORK. Dee 10 In New
York city the mercury fell Al degrees
within ~ hours, reaching a low mark
OF 10 degrees above zero at clock
this morning. The wind blew at the
rate of IS miles IN hour during the
night and a 35-mile gale was sweeping
the city this forenoon. The local wealth
or bureau said that it would get cold
er.
Canadian labor unions demand the
establishment Of an old age pension
system throughout Canada.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-03-18
AT THE ORPHEO.

The Biblical Thanhouser production
of "Joseph in the Land of Egypt"
featuring James Cruise and Marguerite
Snow will be the attraction at the Or
pheo theater today. The picture
comes in four parts and is one of the
best photo-plays produced thus far.
The picture tells beautiful story and
deals with one Jacob, the Hebrew
who had IL sons, but loved only the
one next to the youngest. Joseph,
who was the loved son, was more
obedient than the others and his faith
er impressed by his devotion, done
much for him. The other brothers
became angered at Joseph and their
hatred for him was strong. The
complete story will be shown in the
four reels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-03-18
AT THE AMTSE-I.
"Thp Twins Double

The Universal takes pardonable
pride in realeasing such a play as
"The Twins Double" fully assured
that it is going to make one of the
most sensational resoundng hits of
any play of like order ever produced
in the history OF motion pictures. 1t
is the strange story of a professional
female crook and master detective in
which the almost exact resemblance
OF three women for each other furn-
ishes the opportunity for a big rob-
berry 1t is a remarkable picture as
regard scinemato9raphy the novel
feature of which is that Miss Cunard
the talented and beautiful laeding
lady for Gold Seal plays. impersonates
three people, twins and their double.
In one scene all three people are on
the screen at the same time. This is
accomplished by means Of a difficult
ficult in that all three women talk to
each other simultaneously.
But aside from all this, the play is
vital in the grip it takes upon one
from the first the unwavering sus-
pense it maintains. Francis Ford is
the director of the piece and he also
enacts the role Of the master detec-
tive Miss Cunard. who has made a
worldwide reputation for herself as
a brilliant actress and scenario writ
err, is the author of the play. At the
Amuse-U theater today.