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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
Officers Reelected and Re-
ports of Superintendent
and Treasurer Made
SIS, 900 RECEIVED
FROM THOMPSON FUND
Number of Patients Treated. 453 =
Number of Free Patients, 42-Av-
erage Daily Number in Hospital, 90
-XRay Machine Bought.

The annual meeting OF the corporat-
ors Of Brattleboro Memorial hospital
was held last evening in the hospital
At the business meeting the old board
OF officers was reelected as follows:
i'resldenr, George L. Durham; vice
president, j. Gray Estey; treasurer, W.
H. Bracket; secretary, G. L. Stieknev;
auditor, +. l.. HiIdreth; directors, s. r.
Lawton, c. l.. SticIxnev and +. L..
Hildreth
The annual report of the treasurer
was submitted and is as follows:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
FIRE IN WORCESTER.
Block Known as The Hamilton Dam.
aged to Extent of Nearly 500 600.

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 12.-Fire
that started about 2.30 this morning
in The Hamilton, q business block
owned by y. A. Wheeler and j. c.
Dapper, did damage estimated at $75.-
600 to 100000. The building was 4
brick structure three stories high adj
joining an area just south of the fire
department headquarters and when the
tiremen reached the structure it was II
mass of flames which gutted the build
ing from cellar to roof. The building
adjoining was a wooden dwelling but
the structure was not damaged
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12

returns were made bv 27S.S35 mar
RED persons. 55,2l2 single men and %
o9i single women. The normal tax of
! per cent on all taxable incomes pro
duced Tl2,12S,03S. Incomes over S20
200 a year subject to surtax produced
l3,525, ,497. OF this latter amount b
F934,434 came from incomes of between
100000 and $4,000; SI,64563e from.
those between $4,000 and So 900: ST.
323,O23 from those between $4,000 and
100000; $3,S35,9i5 from those be.
tween 100000 and $3.50. 900: 50. .334 I
3a3 from those between $3.50 900 and
s500,000, and $3,437, $50 from those.
over 100000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
STATE NEWS NOTES.

The Humphrey Machine company of
keene, n. H., is considering a propo-
sltion to move its plant to the Fullam
building in Ludlow. The concern em-
ploys 35 hands.
Mrs. Charles Pinchin. 25, formerly
of Ludlow, committed suicide Wednes.
day IN her home in Schenectady, \. Y.
Her maiden name was Mildred Law
renee. She and her husband separated
some time ago. The Young woman.
who was the mother of one child, had
been working in the plant of the Gen
eral Electric company. The body was
brought to Ludlow for burial. She
stuffed the doors and windows of one
Dom and then turned on the gas. In
addition she took n dose of four ounces
of laudanum.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
DUTCH SEIZED BOATS.
Claimed They Were Carrying Supplies
to Germans via River Scheldt.

AMSTERDAM, Holland. via London
100 p. m.--rhe correspondent at Hans
weert, Netherlands, of the Amsterdam
Telegram declares THAT the Dutch au
tborities have seized - river boats
containing cargoes of grain and other
goods which 1t is alleged the Germans
were attempting to smuggle by way
OF the river Scheldt. The German an
thoritics. the correspondent adds. con
tend thar the cargoes are private prop.
ertv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
TRIED TO WRECK TRAIN.
Police Think Boys Put Obstruction on
Tracks at Maiden, Mass

MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. u. = Two
large joists, securely fastened togeth-
er with big spikes, were found on the
tracks of the Boston & Maine rail
road between the Oak Grove and Nal
den stations today. The obstruction,
which was placed on the inbound rails,
was discovered by a passenger locomo-
tive engineer in time to avoid an ac-
cident. The police believe that boys
are responsible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
$50, 600 FIRE LOSS.
Part of American Wooden Company S
Mills at Winooski Destroyed.

BURLINGTON, Dec u. - The ear
bombing plant of the American Woolen
company mills here was burned last
night. The loss, estimated Mt $500
is covered by insurance.
Although the mills have been operat-
ed day and night on rush orders, it is
said that operations will not be seri-
ously hampered, as carbOnized stock
will be supplied from other plants of
the company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
BEST TEAM SCORE TO DATE
Masonic Team Rolled 1907, Beating
Team D by 1T Pins.

Team T of the Masonic bowling
league put mp the best team score Of
the season TO date last evening, rolling
a total of 1907 and defeating team i
by III pins. Marks again walked Off
with the honors, getting a single Of
100 and total Of 279. The scores:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
PoPE'S EFFORTS FAILED.
Warning Nations Win Not Cease Hos
tihties for Christmas.

ROME, Dee 12.-The Vatican au-
thorities today made public a document
setting forth the efforts made by the
Pope TO obtain truce in the European
war during the Christmas season. The
effort of the pontiff failed, according
to the announcement, lowing to the
opposition of q certain power
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
TWO BIG QUESTIONS.
House Will Vote on Woman's Suffrage
and National Prohibition.

WASHINGTON, Dee l2.-Yea and
nay votes in the House on rules for
consideration of the proposal to sub
nit woman suffrage and prohibition
measures for constitutional amendments
was assured by the action of the rules
committee today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
INCOME TAXLAW
YIELDS S2S, 253, 535
Returns from 357, ,598 Individuals-Por
ty-Fonr Returns on Incomes of
Million or over.

WASHINGTON, Dee. -. = The first
complete compilation of returns under
the income tax Law made public yes
terday in the annual report Of the com
missioner of internal revenue. 1t show
ed returns for the collection wear of
1913 by 957.5a8 individuals, paving
taxes aggregating $28. .253 $50. as fol
lOWs:-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH
Sunday, Dec. Is.

1890 "a. m.-Divinc worship with ser.
mon by the pastor. Subject. The
Second Coming Of Christ
ll.i5 %. m.-Sundav school.
G.Aj p. m.-Christian Endeavor meet
ing in the chapel Subject, Gems
from My Reading. Prov. PILE.
Lcader, Miss Leila Thompson
80 p. m,-Stcreopticon lecture. Sub
jcrt, The American Indian
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
THE WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Sunday
Rising Temperature.

WASHINGTON, Dee -. The
weather forecast: Partly cloudy to-
night and Sunday. Rising temperature
Moderate, variable winds, becoming
west
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12

The animal per capita fire waste IN
the United States is $2.54. while IN
Europe it is only 33 cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12
FRENCH ARE ADVANCING.
On West Bank of User, According to
Official Report Today.

= PARIS. Dee. Il, 2.46 p. m. - The
: renrh official bulletin given out in
Faris this afternoon says that French
troops now occupy the west bank of
the ser canal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12

Last year 5 exposition in Ghent,
Belgium, surpassed the expectations of
ats promoters. The number of visitors
exceeded four million.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12

Tuesday. Dee. -. 1880 p. m--Joint
session of the womcns mission study
classes in the chapel. Mrs. l.. f. Hovey
will speak.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-12

In the item for miscellaneous ex-
penSeS Is included the cost of the new
A-ray machine which was bought and
installed during the year. This was
at an expense of more than 81 ,00G.
The report of Mass MARY f.. Schu-
mac her, superintendent. was as follows:
Patients remaining in the hospital
Dee. /, 1913, eight males. four females
n total of II. Patients admitted during
the year, lS5 males, 256 females. total
Al. Number of patients treated. 1913
males, 260 females, total 453. Patients
discharged, ISL males, 24l females.
total 422
Patients paving full rate, 1866 males.
1879 females, total 355. Patients paving
less than full rate, IL males. 20 fe
males, total 81. Free patients, seven
males, 30 females. total ~ Town
charges, eight males, FIVE females. total
- Remaining in hospital Dee /. 1914,
tour males, II females, total Is.
PATIENTS recovered. 131 males. I-5
females, total 306. Patients improved.
- males, As females, total 80. Patients
nnimproved, eight males, Is females.
total % Patients died, eight males.
seven females. total Il. Highest daily
number in hospital, So Daily average.
90 -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
LONG LEE LAUNDRY

wish TO announce that | have
bought the interest Of Geo. Loo In
the LOundry located at 2lG Jackson
St. and will appreciate your patrO-
mage. All work guaranteed.
LONG Lee, Prop,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30
BAIJBLES FOR WHICH MEN RISK LIFE
IN THE BATTLEF!ELDS OF EUROPE
POSSESS INTERESTING HISTORIES

Since. men have fought in the wars
of the world and rulers and the nations
have summoned mighty armies to do
their bidding either for conquest or
defense, tokens of valor and sacrifice
on the field of battle have had their
shining place. The badge of bravery,
the mark of distinction above his fell
lows, has been the goal of the soldier.
For an emblem of gold, silver, bronze,
or even of iron, or bit of ribbon to be
worn on the breast, men have gone
forth to suffering and death, seeking
the bubble reputation even at the can
mons mouth"
All nations have their decorations
for soldiery virtue. In the present
great European war the dispatches al
most daily make mention of the award
ing of these coverted distinctions for
some act of heroism. Several of these
military orders, we'll nigh forgotten
during the years of peace, have been
revived by the nations engaged in the
great conflict. Therefore their history
and the events associated with them
are peculiarly interesting and pertin-
ent at the present time
\ I + \ \ 4 4 \ 4 Il y \ \ + \ 4 4
= History of Iron Cross y
y \ \ \ 4 4 \ 4 4 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 4
Of all the military orders, probably
the most interesting is the history of
the Iron Cross, the most coveted dis
tinction in the German empire. This
badge of courage, which is woven In
to the military history of the empire,
has been revived by the present Emp
error William since the beginning of
the present great war, and already the
news dispatches have mentioned a.
of instances of it's award.
The Iron Cross is bestowed on all
ranks of the German army for various
on recommendation of an Of
fcer or an eyewitness. 1t is the direct
gift of the emperor, and to a less de-
gree than any other kindred honors of
other nations there is little favoritism
in its bestowal
The order of the Iron Cross was or
iginated by Frederick William III of
Prussia in 1913. After the battle of
Jena in 1906, when the Prussians suf-
fered final fireat defeat before the
armies of Napoleon Bonaparte, Prussia
sank to the lowest depths of national
degradation. Its king was little more
than the royal slave of the great Cor
stefan.
y \ \ \ y \ \ \ =
How Order Was Founded. \
= \ \ \ 4 \ y \ \ \ 4 4 \ 4 =
For several years Prussia groaned
beneath the heavy hand of the oppres-
sor But in 1918, when the army OF
Napoleon, beaten and broken, made
their disastrous retreat from Moscow
all Prussia rose against the French
tyrant. Every ablebodied man rushed
to arms at the call of the king. Then
it was that William III conceived the
idea of founding the military order OF
the Iron Cross for valor on the field OF
battle.
The final list of the possessors of the
original Iron Cross was drawn UP
June IS, 1916, the anniversary of the
battle of Waterloo, and then the award
ng of the distinction practically ceas-
ed.
The Order of the Iron Cross was re-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~~<~~~~~~~~~~~~-
LONG LEE LAUNDRY
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Send me Fifteen Cents and | will
send you by Parcel Post loaf OF my
FAMOUS BOSTON BROWN BREAD
You never did taste any so good.
Mrs. l.. +. Beauvais.
318 Lawton st. Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

IF nations must fight war? These do mourning
~ hoss the neutral nations the beigerens appeal TO
enforce the rules against the other fellow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Many went down in the recent sea hgnt II Is p
,b,nk of how many fated to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

One generous getting policy of public economy adopt
that really interested public economy Large
pendures are more attractive than large savings
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Franco-Prussian war of 1870. France
declared war on July 10, 1870, and the
proclamation of the German emperor
reviving the Iron Cross Immediately
went forth.
Up to 1872 nearly $4,000 Iron Crosses
were awarded, or one to approximately
every twentieth soldier in the German
army. Again the award of the distinc-
ton was practically abandoned until
revived within the last few months by
the present Emperor William
4 \ 4 4 \ 4 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ :
N Story of Victoria Cross. \
4 ~ 4 + 4 4 \ \ 4 \ ~ + \
What the Iron Cross means to the
German the Victoria Cross means to
the British This British military SER
vice order was founded by Queen Vic
toria in 1856 1t was decreed that it
should be awarded to all ranks for in
dividual heroism and was inspired by
the Crimean war, the great conflict be-
tween Great Britain and Russia.
The order was inaugurated at
great parade and review in London on
June 20, 1856. Since that time in all
the wars in which Englishmen have
engaged the attainment of the Victoria
Cross has been the ambition of every
soldier and sailor, the prize to gain
which life itself is held cheaply.
The first act of heroism for which
the Victoria Cross was given occurred
during the bombardment of the Rus
sian fortress of Bormarsund, on the
Baltic Sea, by the British feet. A live
shell from the Russian guns fell on
the deck of the British warship Hecla.
Mate G. D. Lucas sprang forward, and
before the shell could explode he pick
ed it up in his arms, ran to the side of
the ship, and tossed it overheard His
promotion to lieutenant followed i'm
mediately, and soon after he was
awarded the Victoria Cross. He later
attained the rank of rear admiral.
Until the present war only 522 Vic
toria Crosses had been awarded, Iii in
the Crimean war, 1872 in the Indian mu-
tiny, Is in the Boer war, and the 9TH
ers in 81 minor wars. Seven crosses
were won on the charge of the Light
Brigade at the battle of Balakavia, but
only one of them went to a commits
stoned officer.
~ y \ \ y \ = \ 4 y \ <%<*%
y The Legion of Honor. y
~ \ y \ = = 4 \ \ \ 49, \
The Legion of Honor is one of the
browning distinctions which French
man may attain. Unlike both the Iron
Cross Of Germany and the Victoria
Cross of Great Britain, the French dis
tinction is awarded from both military
and civic considerations. Under the
monarchy France had several military
orders, but the founders of the repub-
lie would have none of decorations
which might tend to create caste.
The Legion of Honor was founded by
Napoleon Bonaparte in 1902. 1t was
granted somewhat Unfortunately
after 1915, but the order was reorgan-
lied by Napoleon III in 1852, and since
has been awarded both for deeds of
valor and for signal accomplishments
in civil life and in the paths OF peace.
The Legion of Honor decoration
was bestowed on the city of Liege in
Continued on Page Three.)
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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- y c Months Observation-Disclosures. so
nv Americas Vicinity, SOC Month or 12c Week
falling to receive their paper regularly will confer favor by
promptly reporting circulation department
oTT777 ORGAN for City of Americas County Webster County
Railroad Commission Third Congressional District u
Southern District of Georgia
zNERcs GEORGIA WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DECEMBER 49, 1914
MANY brave men went fight 1t painful to
think of how many aed to CO.
If nations must fight why war? These do nothing
hut ebarass the neutral all the belln appeal to
enforce the rule against the other fellow
Evidently the Cruiser made of the fragile china for
which famous.
Constructive pdoxcal civilized ears but
then the destroyers o destroy constructions
Villa hisbrother in arms carrana must he
broherin-law.
appropriately omitted this year. pay
effort worth considering toward
the in Europe
In diplomatic circles abroad Turks" be-
ginning 20 like old offenders
the success of this government in maintain
ing neutrality Agriculture to renewed
hopes averting epidemics
The burning of factory will give Mr. Thomas Edison occu-
patton eepess which he commend as aid to health and
happiness.
One generous difficulty public adopt
ed that people public economy Large ex
penditures are attractive than large savings
We may not have many should but
when the almost
Manv citizens who once regarded
the root of all opening hopeful ndc
AS rule COL Roosevelt does
be little ndugent admirers who insist that he is
wrong in saying the public tired of him.
Soldiers in the trenches grateful
witt no OIL something.
Kipling did not however
called, naves melt away"
Avoiding methods his father Young Jesse
lawyer
What is wanted is commercial waterway gulf
.sarfy will pork barrel
Probably when communities appeal
will for it,
much having outdoor sleeping
t1'N their experiences in the trenches
II rsut u-d M rrdse And ia like +
10 say right here that they not for history in the
tina paid nte agent later on
- Ia
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Constructive desoyers" paradoxca to civilized ears Ou
then the desroyers are to destroy constructions
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We may opedoes as we should but
when comes to strategs stocked
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will give Mr. Thomas EDISON ocu
nation for the spess commends aid to health and
happiness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

of this government In MAINTAIN
ing neutrality should encourage Agriculture to renewed
hopeso of avertng epidemcs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

The Nobel peace award appropriately omitted this Palry
would compensation worth considering toward
the establishment of peace
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-30

Evidently the Cruiser not made of the fragile china for
whic Dresden is famous
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OFFICIA Americas Sumter County WEBSTER O'
a Commission Georgia Congressional District u s. Court
Southern Georgia
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In diplomatic those young Turks are be-
to ookik offenders
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VIC cT0Pc74 WEDNEsDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 80, 1914
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Villa asserts that zapaa Caranza must be
b;,h in-1a
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Kipng did however have submarines in mind whe
Far called our navies melt away"
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MANY citizens the Stock Exchange
4 root of all financial hopeful indca
ton.
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Probably when communities to appeal for Cover
d gressmen will cease to work for it,
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318 Lawton st.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17

MeSSrs, P, W. Kiplinger and brother
in.laW SilaS Hupp of Lake Charles came
over Saturday afternoon to visit rela.
tives, returning Sunday accompanying
Mrs. Kiplinger and son Lester who had
been visiting couple of days.
Story of King Richard and Robin
Hood shown in Moving picture play,
Robin Hood May 5th.
Misses Anne and Elizabeth Gibson of
Detroit, Mich, arrived here Wednesday
to visit with their uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Reeve and family for an in
definite time.
Miss Myrtle Vitirine of Vile Platte,
La, who has been the guest of her sis.
ter, Miss lola Vitirine teacher of the
Ardoln School for several days, returned
home Tuesday afternoon.
GROCERIES:-Yes we have a nice
line, get our prices, come see our stock.
Welsh Bakery & Grocery.
Mr.. Alex. Verret was a business
visitor to Jennings Saturday.
Mr.. F. C. Bertrand Plant Chief of the
Telephone Co. of Jennings and Welsh,
attended business in this city, Saturday
See our ad on local page Prent
tice Bros. Paper Hangers.
Mr.. T. P. Russell of Armstrong Ma.
chine Shop, spent Sunday with his sons
in Edgerly, La.
Mr.. and Mrs, Wade E, Plauche and
little sons went to Lake Charles Satur.
day afternoon. where Mrs. Plauche and
children will spent about two weeks
guests of relatives, while Mr.. PlauChe
returned Monday morning.
Story of Alan Dale. and Robin Hood
shown in Moving Picture Play Robin
Hood May 9Th.
Mr.. E. F. Doan was a business visitor
in Lake Charles Saturday.
Coming in May the Photo play" Robin
Hood" Welsh Moving Picture House.
Miss Luna Hathaway one of Roam.
oke's popular teachers was the guest
of Miss Mollle Stewart, Saturday.
Story of Maid Marion and Robin
Hood shown in the Moving picture play
Robin Hood May 5th.
Several prominent Knights Templars
OF the Welsh CommandarY No. 10 went
over to Lake Charles Sunday to partici.
pate in the Special Easter service at the
Arcade Theatre A full dress parade
took place from the Masonic Temple to
{ the Arcade and after the services back
, to the Temple where the photograph of
! the TemplarS was taken in full uniform.
! The following were in the party from
/ the Welsh COMMUNICATIVE. j. M.
f Booze, Roanoke; Mr.. j. M. Barnett OF
). Kinder; Mr.. George Courtney of Jen.
\ nings; Mr.. Beever of Vinton, and the
following of Welsh: MesSrS. Samuel
o Blackford, H. A. Davidson, j. W. Arm.
$ strong, L. H. Dautel, W, E. Taught, D.
: C. Botorff and o. Fulton.
e Miss Loretta Strobe and sister Mrs
Justman are spending this week guests
O of relatives and friends in Lake
3 Charles.