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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04

perstructure painted gray, with G,00C
tons of coal and no passengers on
board, the German liner Kronprinz
Wilhelm may be carrying fuel to a
German cruiser not far outside Sandy
Hook
1t is known that the wireless station
at SaNille, l.. L.. has been working
with German war vessel. probably
not many miles off shore, and said to
be the cruiser Karlsruhe.
Mystery attached to the liners prep
arations for departure On her for
ward deck she carried a box, larg,
enough to contain Il naval gun of con
siderable power. North German of
hcials, however, denied that the Kron-
priuz Wilhelm had been secretly fitted
out for use for fighting purposes. The
box on the deck was declared to CON
tam an extra crank shaft
The steamer can travel - knots an
hour and her crew numbers $50 men.
The French government has requi-
sluoned the steamer Rochambeau which
arrived here last night by ordering the
French line vessel turned over to the
French consul at once The Rocham-
beau will become a French transport
1t IS believed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
RELATIVES AND
FRIENDS ABROAD
French Army Officer's Wife Sister of
Mrs. Williston Walker Miss
Esther Dale Studying in Berlin.

The hostilities and threatened com
plications in Europe are of special in
terest to Prof. Wiliston Walker aud
family because of the fact that Mrs.
Walker s sister, Miss Mather, is the
wife of French army officer. Dennfe
Crapon. Their marriage took place at
the Walker summer home at the cor
ner of Williston and Linden streets.
Miss Esther Dale of NORTHAMPTON.
4 wcll-known soprano singer and mu-
sic teacher, formerly of Townshend. is
studying music in Berlin. Germany.
Miss Dale, who teaches music in Smith
and Mt. Holyoke colleges, went abroad
with Hiss Julia Dickinson. head Of
the music department at Mt Holvoke.
and Miss Holmes, an instructor in vio-
lin. postcard from Miss Dale. Just
received by Mrs. +. l.. Lowe of Bel
mont avenue, said that she and Miss
Dickinson had attended the Passion
Play, that Miss Dickinson would visit
in Switzerland and that Miss Dale
would return TO Berlin
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04

LONDON, August 4. - The German
cruiser Bresluu bombardcd the French
naval station of Bora, Algeria. ut /
q clock this afternoon, afterward
steamlng off at full speed in Il westerly
direction, according to a despatch re
ceiyed at the French embassy.
German troops today made further
invasion OF Belgian territory near
Nerviers, to the east of Liege. accord
ing TO dispatches to the French en-
bassy here from the French legation
at Brussels.
second uItimatum sent by Germany
tu Belgium declared that Germany was
prepared to carry through by force of
arms amy measures she considers es-
scntinl.
Niscouut Morley Of Blackburn did
not attend today the meeting OF the
British cabinet council and this was
taken as an indication that he had re
signed office as lors president OF the
cahiues
\ body of Russian frontier guards
from Erottingeu were driven back
Yesterday by part of the garrison of
the German seaport of Mcneil, the most
nOrtherly town in German territory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
PRES. CARBAJAL
ASKS QUESTIONS
Surprised by Carranza's S March as He
Understood Hostilities Were to
Be Suspended.

WASHINGTON, Aug. provisional
President Carbaial yesterday asked the
American government informally if it
knew the intentions of Gen. Carranza,
whose forces were said to be marching
steadily southward, Notwithstanding the
understanding that with the beginning
of peace conferences hostilities should
be suspended
Jose Castellot, personal representa-
tive OF Carbajal, had a conference with
Secretary Bryan, but the latter had no
Information from Carranza except that
the Corbajal delegates had arrived at
his headquarters. Mr.. Castellot was at
loss to understand the announcement
from Saltillo that Carranza had order
ed general advance on Mexico CITY
of 10000 men. Secretary Bryan, it is
understood, telegraphed American Con
sui SilIiman for information.
The impression prevailed last night
IN many quarters that the peace com
missioners sent by Carbaial had been
unsuccessful in their efforts to have
Carranza guarantee an amnesty and
that the constitutionalist chief had de-
cided to press on to the Mexican cap
ital
Administration officials. however.
thought it unlikely that Carranza would
upset all previous plans for a peaceful
transfer of the government at Mexico
City, as recognition by the United
States will be withheld if the Mexican
capital is taken by force.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
JAMAICA OBSERVING
OLD HOME WEEK
sermons Sunday to Large Congrega-
tlons, Out-of-Town Ministers Par
t1c1pat1ng- Children's s Program.

Especial to The Reformer.)
JAMAICA, Aug. 4.
Old Home week began Sunday. when
special services were held in the church.
es, with large congregations. At the
morning service in the Baptist church
Rev. Il. b. Tilden, pastor, presided.
Rev. i. Il. Bowman, a former Congre-
gatlonal pastor here, read the scrip-
ture lesson and Rev A. f. Hartweil
the present congregational pastor, of
Tered prayer. Rev Huntlev Spragle
OF South Berwick, Me-, a former resi-
dent OF jamaica, preached the sermon.
feV. Mr. Sprague 5 text was a com
bnatlon of verses from Hebrews and
ii Peter: Seeing we are compassed
about by so great Il cloud of witnesses,
what manner of persons ought We to
be- 1t was a forceful presentation
Of the challenges Of history demanding
that men be stalwart and strong and
true. God-fearing, hating and man
loving. No man ever rises to his truest
and highest ideals without identifying
himself with Jesus Christ. This fact
IS abundantly proven bv history.
Sunday school services were held in
the usual places. In the Congregational
church George Kellogg, who has not
been ut his home here in % wears.
spoke of the lessons he learned In this
Sunday school and of his teacher. Mrs.
Crosby, and of the importance and
good that may be done among the chill
dren. The Christian Endeavor meet
ing was led by John s. Robinson.
The union evening service was held
in the Congregational church and again
the house, including the gallery, was
filled although there was a hard thun-
der shower just as the bell was ringing
Five ministers were present at the
service as IN the morning Rev. Roy
NJ. Houghton pastor of the Congrega-
tional church in Brattleboro, gave the
address, which was an explanation Of
the 25rd Psalm and its application to
our lives. He spoke especially Of the
three figures of speech the good shep-
herd, the faithful guide and the host
giving new and clear understanding
of the Psalm
The music of the evening consisted
of solos by Mrs Lamar Costello of
Brattleboro which were greatly eniov-
ed. Mrs. \. F. Carpenter of Brattle-
boro, who was att the organ, is always
welcome. The kindness of these friends
in coming to Jamaica is much appre-
ciated by all.
The entertainment by the school chill
dren Monday evening consisted of rec
itations by Emma Crowninshield,
Wayne Butler, Donald Harrington, Ray
moad Harrington, Pauline Willis and
Lisle Amsden. flag and wreath march
and drills, n dialogue by several small
boys playing store, two tableaux and
several songs, one a motion song by
number of little girls with their dolls.
The program was enjoyed by all. The
duct, Jesus Bids Us Shine, by Donald
Harrington and Lawrence Cooley with
guitar accompaniment, received an en-
core, to which they responded.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04

PARIS, Aug. "A despatch from
Nish says the Austrian troops were
defeated with heavy loss in a battle
against Servians on Monday near Sc
mendria.
Three regiments of Austrian infan.
try, comprising nearly 10000 men,
supported by heavy artillery advanced
against the Servians Yesterday but
were repulsed, leaving many dead and
wounded on the field A large force Of
Austrian troops, aided by fotilIa
OF monitors, composed Of 20 vessels
has been trying for the last six davs
to cross the rive Save into Servian
territory, but has not succeeded i'm
landing
German troops today crossed into
French territory near Mars la-cour.
where one of the most important bat
ties of the Franco Prussian war was
fought in 1870.
Gen. Joseph Jossre, commander Of
the French army, left Paris today for
the frontier.
A German areoplane last evening
uropped three bombs on the French
fortified town of Luneville, southeast
oi Nancy. Some damage was caused
hut there were no casualties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
Over Billion Dollars Will Be
Available for Immediate
Circulation
MEASURE SENT TO
THE WHITE HOUSE
expected That It Will Have the Sig
nature of the President at once-F.
a. Gelano Nominated for Federal
Reserve Board.

WASHINGTON, August Arora
than billion dollars IN currapc,. !;
70 be added to the circulating maiiun,
~ u me United States by the action az
congress yesterday to meet +ba si+ua-
@ IIoh resulting from the European crisis
inns new money, backed by the prime
aSsets OF the banks, may be issued nm
uef an amendment of the bank law
passed IN both House and Senate then
compromised IN conferences. and an
proved by the administration for final
action IN both houses TODAY.
All national banks and All sta+a
pahks ami trust companies, members
q the new federal reserve system ana
those which have agreed 10 ioin M,
issue notes under the Alirich -VreeIand
section Of the bank law, up to l25 ner
cent OF their combined capital and sur
plus.
There IS approximately SLIGO. 900.
900 such capital and surplus unon
winch issue of notes may be based OF
that, about SS00,000.000 invested in
government bonds is not available. An.
proXlmately S900,000,0OO, plus % per
cent, Is therefore ready as the basis of
issue inasmuch as issues of cIearino-
house certificates in this country never
nave exceeded $500,000,000 in times Of
most dire distress. the issue sbouId moro
than care for anv situation.
The Senate imposed a further condi.
tion that the banks shall denos;+ y-;tb
the government, against the new issue
a gold reserve of not less than , per
cent, ami that the new notes shall bs
apportioned geographicallv.
Banks in the New York district for
instance, may issue only sum proper
tlonate TO l2j per cent of their cant
taI and surplus. In that way the new
circulation IS expected to be distribut-
ed throughout the country. caring for
local banking needs and industries
As originally proposed by the Senate.
the banks might have issued up to the
former limit of $780, 900. 900 The
House yesterday removed ali restric-
tons as to the amount. The Senate
thinking limitation wise. amended
the proposal to limit the issue to com
bined capital and surplus, and the ex-
ira = per cent was added in conference
as compromise
Hundreds of millions of the new
notes are ready for the call Of the
banks Shipments to financial centers
nave begun and the bureau OF engrav-
ing IS making more night and dav.
Further relief for the situation was
expected by the organization of IN,
federal reserve board. Paul NJ War
burg delayed confirmation was adj
vanced by his examination in the
banking committee yesterday. and
Chairman Owen predicted favorable
report and not more than three votes
against him in the Senate. President
Wilson selected his nominee for the
place Of 7. y. Jones. but will not ais
close his identity until the man ac-
cepts.
Frederick A. Gelano of Chicago has
accepted place on the federal reserve
board and President Wilson will send
his nomination to the Senate TODAY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
MILLIONS IN GOLD
TO BE SENT AT ONCE
Armoured Cruiser Tennessee Will Car
ry Between S5,000.000 and Ss.OO0.-
900 for Americans.

WASHINGTON. August 1. - The
almored cruiser Tennessee will sail
from New York at 5 p. m. tomorrow
with between $4,000, 900 and 5000
00o in gold for Americans in Europe.
'tho sources from which all the gold
would be taken had not been fully de-
termined today, but will be arranged
at further conferences between Off
erals and New York bankers. \ navy
paTmaster viii go in charge of the
treasure. Assistant Secretary Breck-
enrtd9e OF the war department and a
representative ef the American Red
Cross society Will sail on the Tennessee,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
RAILROAD STRIKE
HAS BEEN AVERTED
Differences Involving 90 Railroads and
10000 Engine Men and Firemen to
Be Arbitrated.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Peace in
the railway world west of the Miss
issippi for the next Is months al
Least was assured early today when
representatives of 9S railroads and
10000 enginemen and firemen signed
an agreement to submit their differ
enees to arbitration. They agreed to
arbitrate under plan already APP
proved by the mediators and the EN-
ployes although they realize as Presi-
dent Wilson pointed out that all the
merits of their case could not be, con-
sidered.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
NOTED CLERGYMAN
HERE TOMORROW
Rev. DR.. E. B. Meyer of London Will
Speak in Baptist Church Afternoon
at $50 and Evening at 7.3C.

Rev. DIR. II. B. Meyer, the noted
London clergyman who is one of the
principal speakers at the Northfield
conference each year, will speak in the
First Baptist church tomorrow after
noon and evening.
The afternoon meeting will take
place at $50, and while everybody is
invited the sermon viii be especially
for women. In the evening DR. Meyer
will speak at 7.30.
This IS an unusual opportunity to
hear one of the most prominent clergy
men in the world.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
ULTIMATUM IS ii
SENT TO GERMANY
Great Britain Demands Satisfactory Reply on
Subject of Belgium Neutrality Proclamation
of King George Commanding Mobilization of
Army-Huge Crowd Cheered
LONDON, August 4.

Great Britain to Ienapding
satisfactory reply 10y midnight o.
proclamation the
read from the the
tional anthe
Aquth the sendino
he
Belgium as France had
The House of Commons emergency purposes
bills
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
Note Was Issued Today by
the Minister of War of
That Country
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
HAVE BEEN BROKEN

News Received III Paris That the
Germans Executed M Samain. For
mer President of the French War
Society.
PARIS, Ang. 4.-The French min
lister of war today issued the follow
ing note:
1.-The German ambassador has
demanded his passports and dip
lonatic relations between France and
Germany have been broken off.
War is declared.
1.-The first act OF Germany according
to information from Il positive source
to the minister OF war was to execute
A. Samain, former president of the
French war society, who lived in
Metz and to imprison all the mem
bers OF that society,"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
SAYS
STATE OF WAR EXISTS
Ger many Serves Notice on United
S5tates-No Foreigners Allowed to
Leave Germany.

WASHINGTON, August j. - No
Americans can leave Germany for the
present. Through the embassy ut New
lorpt the state department has bern
intolmcd that during the progress of
mobilization no foreigners will be per
mitted TO depart.
TAe Germany embassy served notice
on the United States today that ga
state. Of war existed between France
and Germany. This is tantamount to
declaration of war, bat technically
different.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
FIRST LOGS OF BIG DRIVE.
Mills Shut Down at Bellows Falls-
Largest Drive East of Mississippi.

BELLOWS FALLS. Aug. 4-Tbe
first of the biggest drive east of the
Mississippi went over the dam here yes
terday and the mills were shut down.
The drive will probably be more than
two weeks going through here The
logs will be driven to Mt. Tom, near
Northampton, Mass. The drive con
sists of 60,000,000 feet of lumber.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
BELGIANS WILL FIGHT.
King Albert Says They Must Be Re
signed to Sacrifices

BRUSSELS, Aug. liking Albert
OF the BeIgians presided today over IA
session of the Belgian senate and
chamber of deputies In the course
OF an address he said it was impera-
tive that every Belgian should do his
duty and resign himself to every sac
riiice that might be necessary in or
der to prevent the violation of Bel
gian soil.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair Tonight and Wednes
day; Warmer in Vermont.

WASHINGTON, August 4. The
weather forecast: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday; warmer tonight
IN Vermont; warmer Wednesday in the
interior; moderate east to southwest
winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Aug 4, by Rev. NJ.
j. Carmody, Miss Agnes Cavanaugh
and John Mascarilli, both Of Brattle-
bOro.
In New York, n, Y, May 27, by
Rev. Joseph D. Peters, Ezra Clinton
Waick and Miss d. Henrietta Wells,
both of New York, the bride formerly
of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, Aug. ., Henry Wes-
ley Thayer, Sc.
In Newfane, Aug. |, Mrs. William
r. Rand, 70.
In Wilmington, July %, Amelius Ar
isted Wilder, -
In Springfield, Mass, July 81,
Charles Fl. Chamberlain, Il, a native
of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
BRITISH SHIPS
ARE BEING CAPTURED
Order to Merchant Vessels to Remain
in Port Sent by Sir Edward Grey
to Philadelphia.

PIilLADELPHIA, August =; -- The
British CONSUL general in this city, Sir
Nilfrcd Powell, today received from
Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary at
London, the following cablcgram: ''Ur-
gent YOU should warn British. merchant
ships not to proceed to or enter Ger
mau ports until further notice. British
shira ure being captured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
TREASURE TRANSFERRED.
Securities of National Bank of Belgi-
um Taken to Antwerp.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 4. - A special
train carrying all the securities of the
national bank of Belgium left here for
Antwerp during the night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
READY TO HELP ENGLAND.
Japanese Will Stand by Alliance If
There is War in the Far East

TOXIC, August 4. - The japanese
foreign Office today issued statement
that if the war extends to the far east
and England is involved in it Japan
may, find it necessary to participate in
tultllment of the Anglo-.Iapanese al
lance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04

According to a recent issue of the
Statist (London), British capital in
vested IN Mexico at the end of 1913,
exclusive of a large amount of private
capital, aggregated $481, 1,875,950.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
GERMANY S INTERESTS.
United States Consul Will Look Out
for Them in Bombay. India.

BOMBAY. British India. Auoust 4
The United States consul here has
taken over the protection OF Ger
many 5 interests during the war. The
German consul win leave toniobt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
TO APPROACH THE
WARRING NATIONS
Resolution Directing the President to
Offer the Good Offices of This
Government

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA resolu-
tion directing President Wilson to ap-
proach the warning nations in Europe
with an offer Of the good offices of this
government was introduced today by
senator McCumber and referred 10 the
committee on foreign relations. He will
ask for favorable report tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
GERMANY AGAINST BELGIUM.
Report of Declaration of War-Ger-
mans Crossing Frontier.

BRUSSELS, August 4. - Rumors
were in circulation today that Germany
had declared war on Belgium. Ger
man troops crossed the frontier near
the junction of the Dutch, Belgian and
German borders.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
TO RELIEVE AMERICANS.
Congress to Be Asked to Appropriate
S2,00O,OOO Immediately.

WASHINGTON, Aug. a. Congress
IS to be asked Immediately to appro-
pirate $2,000O00 for relief of Ameri-
cans in Europe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH

Tuesday, Aug. 4-Meeting of Bay
Scouts in the chapel.
wednesday, Aug. ., to . p. M
Party for the children OF the Junior
departments on the lawn at Linden
hurst.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
UNITED STATES Is NEUTRAL.
Proclamation TO That Effect Issued bv
President Wilson.

WASHINGTON, Dug. 4.-President
Wilson today issued a proclamation of
neutrality.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-04
KRONPRINz WILHELM LEAVES.
Liner Slips Out of Port, Perhaps to
Meet German Cruiser.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4. - Slipping
quietly out Of port last night, her su.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-06-19
CAULK CLUB SOCIAL COLUMN.

j. F; Legar spent the weekend al
fredericksburg, Md.
Miss Ethel Burton is spending a month
at Ocean Grove, N. J.
Darwin Saw telle has some capacity
for pies. He purchased and ate five on
Tuesday last.
Miss Elizabeth Foulk entertained Mrs.
Emil Metz, of Snow Hill, Md, a few
days this week
The Lumber Co. improved their team
wonderfully when they signed Heck
Townsend of Houston.
Misses Helena Evans and Lille Truitt
expect to motor to RehObOth Saturday
afternoon to spend Sunday with friends.
Interest in the sports of the club
grounds is increasing and a large crowd
of young people can be seen each even
ing vending their way in that direction.
Charlie Johnson, our fast little left
fielder, has got his batting eye. His hit
IN the ninth inning on Saturday saved
the Caulk team a shutOut by the Lum-
Der Co.
The Caulk team will play Ridgley on
Saturday at three O'Clock. Geognegan,
our new pitcher, will be in the box. He
is big left-hander, so everybody come
out and see him work.
1t is plain to be seen that Mr.. Culver
only needs one inning to get in condition. [
as ne went into Saturdays game with (
out any practice for about three weeks. !
He certainly did pitch some ball after
that first inning.
Miss Anna G. Harrington has in her
possession a gold bar pin, which was
found in the old school building after
the Caulk Club dance on June 9Th. Miss
is DESTROYS of finding the
owner Of this pin.
We hope that the disgraceful act which
occurred after the ball game on Satur-
day will not prevent ladies from attend
ng the future games. Weare sure that
this will not happen again. 1t is the
irst time in the history of base ball in
Milford that such a thing has happened,
Everybody come out and root as before
)ut lets cut out all personal remarks,
md play good, clean ball just for the
port Oi d..
Luck certainly broke against US at
Dover on Friday. When we arrived,
We found that our pitcher had missed
lis train. making it necessary to use
saturday S pitcher on Friday, and in the I
eventh inning. Catcher Davis received
n ugly crack on the head by a fast in
boot, which put him out of the game.
1t that time, the score was 81 in our
avOr In about fifteen minutes, it was
3 in favor of Dover. Manager Crier
as instructed Davis to wear a mask o
j the future while at the bat. /