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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01


Work.
CHICAGO, April l. - Nearly So
600 bitumin0us coal miners may be
forced into idlcness and $4,000 Penn
sylyania miners may be thrown out Of
employment Friday because of the re-
cent Chicago conference between the
operators and officials Of the United
Mine Workers of America to reach
new wage agreement to take the place
OF the one which expired at midnight.
Pending the negotiations for a new
agreement the miners in Indiana, Hi
nois and Iowa will continue at work
At the last session Of the Ohio lcgis-
laturc "a law was passed providing for
the payment OF miners on a run-of-the-
mine basis instead Of the screen pay
mput plan, which has always prevailed
I'm that state. This law is the cause
of the shutdown, because, although it
does not take effect until May 20, the
operators refuse to renew contracts
with the miners which expire today
until conditions resulting from the law
become more settled.
These conditions are rs follows:
While the new law provides that Ohio
operators shall pay their miners for all
coal that they mine. competitive ope-
rators in Pennsylvania and Indiana,
through the recent renewal Of contracts
at Chicago, will continue to pay their
men only for coal that passed over a
screen. Since tho united mine workers
are expected to demand that the Ohio
operators shall pay on the same basis
per ton under the old agreement, the
operators have agrecd that their only
course is to suspend business, as, under
such conditions. they coulj not hope
to compete with indiana and Penusyl-
Vania miners.
Their hope is that the new law will
bc held unconstitutional or that it uIti-
mateIy win be repealed. The miners
bad ,iguiGcd their readiness to eontin-
re at work temporarily, but the ope-
rtt,., ts' 'rrt,d tire plan. The miners
have fought tor an auti-scroen law for
the past 50 vv1rs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
FOUR PoLICEWOMEN.
They Will Work as Private Detectives
on Force in Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April l. r. c.
Fl. Hubbard, director of public safety,
today announced the appointment of
four poiicewomen, the first in this city.
They will be attached to the secret
service division, and their names will
be known to none but the directors and
the officer to whom they report. They
will look after young girls coming to
the city, and investigate violations of
law in cafes where liquor is sold to
women.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

George II. Clapp, Mrs. Louis A.
Whitney and her mother, Mrs Davis,
and George +. Foster went to Keene
today to attend the funeral of Ellery
+. Rudd Mr.. Rudd was an uncle
of Mrs. Clapp, who had been with him
several weeks
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

WASHINGTON, April mo official
dispatches reached here today regard
ing the Torreon battle in Mexico. Of
ficials are Inclined to doubt the report
that large federal reinforcements are
nearing the besieged city, but news of
an official character is eagerly awaited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

The oldest French citizen, NJ. Sch
amel Roy, of Versailles, entered his
107th year August 26. He is the son
of grenadier of Napoleon s guard,
and remembers having seen the en-
peror one day dt Versailles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
THE WEATEE

Rain in the South; Rain or Snow in the
North Portion.
WASHINGTON, April !. The
weather forecast: Rain in the south,
rain or snow in the north portion to-
night and Thursday; warmer tonight
moderate south to southwest breezes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
Repeal Bill Passed by MAORI
ty of sc in the House of
Representatives
FIGHT GOES TO
THE SENATE TO-DAY
Speaker Clark Tried to Forestall What
He Called UnquestionabIe Degrade
tion of the Nation" - Vermont
Representatives Against Bill.

WASHINGTON, April The House
of Representatives last night, after one
of the most spectacular legislative
struggles in the history of the nation.
voted to repeal the provision of the
Panama canal act exempting American
vessels from the payment Of tolls. The
vote was 247 to 16l. majority of Sc
votes in support of the personal plea
Of the President
This verdict on the issue which has
absorbed Congress for many weeks
came at the close of a stirring dav.
made memorable in the annals of the
House by party division, which found
Speaker Champ Clark. Majority Leader
Underwood aud other Democratic chief
tains lined up in open opposition to
the President
Today the bill goes to the Senate.
where the fight viii he renewed with
all of the vigor and determination that
attended it in the House.
Party Lines Split.
On the final vote the parties line up
as follows:
For the Bill-Democrats 800; Repub-
iicans, %; Progressives, >. Total, 247.
Against the Bill-Democrats, %; Re
publicans. %; Progressives. L. Total,
l61.
The New England Congressman vot-
! ed as follows:
Massachusetts-For the bill, Gillett
lReP1, Gardner (Rep), Peters (Dem)
Elmore Dem, Thacher (Dem). Against
the bin, Trcadwav lRep). Paige (Rep).
Winslow (Rep). Rogers (Rep9. Pheian
| DEM, Detrick (Dem), Roberts (Rep).
Murray CDem). Mitchell CDem).
Greene (Rep).
Maine-For the bill. McGilHeuddy
| lDem). Against the bin. Peters (Rep5.
Guernsey (Rep).
New Hampshire-For the bill, Reed
| (Dem), Stevens [Dem).
NeTmont-Against the bill. Pumlev
| Rep, Greene (Rep1.
Connecticut-Fo the bill. Donovan
(Dem), Kennedy (Dem) Against the
bill. Lonergan (Dem), Mahan CDem).
Rhode Island-Against the bill. Ken
nedy Rep, 'Shaunessy (Dem).
President Gratifed.
Nothing, it seemed. could stem the
tide Of administration success. Speaker
Clark, fer nearly - years member
OF the House, made the speech of his
life to forestall what he called Gun
questionable degradation of the ma
tion. In this he failed, but he did
smooth over the party breach with
kindly words for his adversaries, praise
for President Wilson and an unquali-
fed denial of any vaulting ambition on
his own behalf. When he had closed
the debate for the opposition to the
repeal, the speaker was triumphant in
defeat, Tor the entire legislative assem-
! blage, in which We're many senators.
rose en- masse TO cheer him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

In seven years western apple
grower has sold $22 $40 worth of apples
from a five-acre orchard
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH.

Sunday, April ), Z p. m.-Rev. G. Tel
ford Erickson of Albania will speak.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

FOR SALE-Stock and fixtures of
General Merchandise business in one
Of the best towns in southern Vermont.
with or without real estate. For par
ticulars inquire of Chase & Chase, Brat
tleboro, VT. l7-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
BENNETT WILL RECOVER.
Favorable Report of Condition of New
York Herald Publisher.

CAIRO, Egypt, April 1.-The doctors
in attendance on James Gordon Beu-
nett proprietor OF the New York Her
aid, today expressed hopes OF his re-
eovery. Mr.. Bennett has been i'll sew
eral weeks on board his private yacht.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

able to retreat without pursuit and
then rally his men Their valor was un-
affected by their repnlses or by thirst
and hunger.
Son of Huerta at Torreon.
Dorman brought back a report that
Colonel Victor Huerta, son of President
Huerta, was among the Federal dead.
He said also that British Vice Consul
Cummings Of Gomez Palacio was sent
to Torreon by General Villa to suggest
to General Velasco that he surrender.
Destroying Federal Fugitives.
Refugees from the vicinity Of Mon
clova report that General Murgia had
wiped out several bands of Federal
fugitives from Torreon. Murgia has been
operating between Monterey and Tor
reon, and is reported to have isolated
Torreon from all communication with
Mexico City and other Federal forces
at Monterey and Saltillo. All railroads
into Torreon from the east have been
cut General Joaquin Mas. who went
to re-enforce General Velaseo at Tor
reon, made the trip overland in ar
mored automobiles with his 500 men.
Murgia commands strong force of
Constitutionalists which, while taking
no part in the attack on Torreon, has
been working to prevent any assistance
reaching the Federals in the beleaguer-
ed city. He recently captured Mon
cIova, confscating large supplies in the
railroad warehouses there. and, proceed
ing south, cut communication with
Monterey from Piedras Negras at Es-
pinaso. 10 miles above Reata, junction
point leading to both Monterey and
Torreon. Numerous small bands of Con
stitutionalists are active around Mont
Grey.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
Failure to Reach Agreement
with Coal Miners Threat
ems Serious Trouble
OLD AGREEMENT
EXPIRED AT MIDNIGHT

Pending the Negotiations for Settle
ment the Miners in Indiana, Illinois
and Iowa win Continue at Their
NJo~lr
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

able to retreat without pursuit and
then rally his men. Their valor was un-
affected by their repulses or by thirst
and hunger.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01
Special Notices

TO LET - job saving lumber. w.
G.. Doolittlc. 26-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

TO RENT-Small tenement suitable
for man and wife, care furnace for
heat, care lawn and walks, rent rea-
sonable, none others need apply. Plum
me-, 203 Main. 266-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-04-01

MARGARET f. ROOT. Stenographer
Office. Root 5 Pharmacy. 2Gtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
BY United Press.

New York, Dec. IA surging and
cheering mob of brokers attended the
first session of the stock exchange un-
der the new restricted trading plan.
The market became steady within five
minutes of the opening and the fast
trading subsidized Some stocks show
ed gains over the closing on July 80.
To prevent heavy or prearranged H.
quidation> from foreign or other inn
portant sources, open stock dealings
will be limited to 1872 railroad, indus
trial, utility and mining shares out OF
the total of $50 listed on the exchange.
This abbreviated list will include some
three score stocks of various kinds,
selling at or under SIS, on which no
restrictions of any kind will be i'm
posed. All other stocks will have to
be purchased strictly for cash or reg
ular way" which is expected to put
check on speculative or marginal op-
erations
Among the stocks that will not ap-
pear on the open list and which will
continue to be bought or sold in a
semi-private manner are a number of
so-called internationals, including
Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Cana
dian Pacific, Baltimore & Ohio, New
York Central, Illinois Central, United
States Steel and Anaconda Mining.
The principal reason for the omission
Of these stocks is that they are held
largely abroad.
Although assurances have been re-
ceived by local international brokers
that no danger of heavy selling o.
these stocks exists, the authorities of
the exchange deemed it the safest
course to keep them out OF the open
market.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
CridirOn to Be
Red Hot Tonight
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Dec. 12-The gridiron
is heating today. BY tonight it will
be red hot. Thereon. public officials,
no matter how high their positions,
no matter how dignified they may ap-
pear, must roast and sizzle to turn,
for Washington famous Gridiron
club is on the warpath for its annual
banquet.
AS in past years, the entertainment
offered tonight will be one long list
of nifty stunts. Knocks on prominent
men--some gentle, some harsh, will
abound Everybody is a good fellow
at Gridiron club dinner, and anybody
who comes in with a -you-to-
make-me-laugh" expression is barred.
It's fun from beginning to end-and
everybody is democratic.
Cabinet members, congressman, SEN
ators, leading business men, are on
the list of invited guests. AS the pres
ident is in mourning, he was unable to
attend
But Gridiron club invitations are at
a premium. and nobody is ever too
high or mighty to appreciate the honor
of attending the annual grid-fest of
this famous organization Of Washing
ton correspondents, who knew digni-
taries by their first names and hold
the power oftentimes Of making or
breaking a public official.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
HIGHER OKLAHOMA
RATES SUSPENDED.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Increased
freight rates, ranging from to 20
per cent on fresh meats, packing house
products and other articles in peddler
cars from Oklahoma to other states,
were suspended Friday by the inter
state commerce commission until
March 30.
An investigation will be made by
the commission into all of the in
creases in rates proposed by the west
ern and southwestern railroads, the
tariffs suspended Friday being only
cne phase of the inquiry,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
German Naval Attack Reported.
BY United Presa.

London, Dec. PA German flotilla
attacked the Firth of Forth off the
coast of Scotland Wednesday, says
dispatch in the Daily Mail. The ad-
miralty would not confirm It, A re-
port says two German submarines
we're destroyed. This is similar to an
unconfirmed story Of German at
tempt at Doyer.
The attacks of the main German
column which had its front on the line
between Lodz and Lowicz, and which
came down diagcnally from Thorn,
we're delivered with great force, but,
according to the Russian account,
were repulsed with heavy losses to the
invaders. That the Germans attach
ed great Importance to the success OF
their attack here is shown by the fact
that during the two days they faced
the Russian trenches seven times and
were driven back by a murderous fire.
The other column which has suf-
fered is that composed of German and
Austrian troops which has been try
ing to outflank the Russian left south
of Cracow In this case it was the
Russians who assumed the offensive
and they claim that after a tenacious
resistance they defeated the Germans,
taking several guns and 1000 prison
ers.
or the German column operating in
the region of Potriokw, and the ad-
vance on Czenschtowa there is moth
ing but the Russian statement that ION
other parts of the front there have
been no substantial changes"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
TO BRING UP NATIONAL
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, Dec 12.-The house
rules committee favorably reported
the rule to bring up the Hobson ma
tional prohibition amendment resolu-
ton in the house on December %.
1t also voted to bring up the Mon
dell amendment for woman suffrage
The house must vote on both suf-
frage and prohibition. The Hobson
measure is open to both amendment
and debate. Only six hours general
debate will be allowed on the question
OF suffrage The committee voted
against granting a hearing to Gardner
on his proposal to investigate Y. S.
military preparedness There will
only be three days Of a Christmas va
cation taken by the house. Henry Of
Texas voted against the suffrage rule.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
A Domestic Drama is
Police Matinee Feature

A small domestic drama was enact
ed in the police court this morning
wherein a boarder. husband and
wife played prominent parts. r. d.
King returned home Unexpectedly and
found roomers sitting around his fire
side. He ordered man my the name
of Norris, the prosecuting witness in
the case from the house, likewise his
wife, followed her and found her and
Norris at the home Of Mrs. Kings
mother. At once more sturbance"
and police call King is getting the
habit of appearing on the police docket
and it came out in the testimony that
whisky has a great deal to do with it
lie is bad" when drinking and it is
said takes it out on his wife and
friends, otherwise he is "puhfec gen
lemum.p His Honor dismissed the
case without prejudice with the firm
admonition to King to exercise more
care in his infractions of home quiet
ude in the future.
Hugh ToIan, arrested for being
drunk, knew as much about his con
dition. if not more. than the arresting
officer and plead guilty to the sugges-
ton. He received a fine Of IS for his
perspicacity.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TO-DAY.

g Washington, Dec 12.-Democratic
senators were called by Senator Kern
yesterday to caucus this afternoon.
for a discussion OF the legislative pro-
gram. The purpose will be to so
frame the program that there may be
no necessity for an extra session of
congress after March 4. next
President Wilson has made known
in no uncertain terms that he wishes
the work of the sixty-third congress
completed by March 4, and admins.
tration leaders in both houses are
unanimous in their intention to avert
another extra session.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
Asylum Nurses
Flee When Troops
OF Kaiser Advance

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Berlin, Oct. 15.-(By mail to New
York; German officers tell me that
the most distressing and, at the same
time astonishing message that has
come into their war office was sent
from Won Kluck's army near Noyon
France.
Send me nurses to take care OF
400 luntatics," was the gist of the
message which came from an officer
of the medical corps.
Investigation disclosed that many
OF the doctors and some of the nurses
Of the great French asylum for the
insane at Shauny had deserted their
posts as the Germans advanced. There
are no walls surrounding the asylum
grounds, as the asylum is built on the
most advanced lines and the boundar.
les or the grounds are only deep
bitches.
The asylum buildings weer mistaken
by the Germans for a chateu and the
officers who rode up were astonished
to discover over a thousand hopeless
iy insane patients in the buildings and
grounds.
Some valient nurses had remained
but many patients were without at.
tendants. The German medical corps
took charge Of the place and later
some of the French physicians and
nurses, being assured by the Germans
that their lives would be spared, re-
turned to the asylum.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12

Fighting between the Carranza and
Villa troops has been in progress south
Of Parral, Chihuahua state, according
to reports received here Persons ar
irving Friday said that Carranza
troops under Gen. Luis Herrera had
captured the town of Balleza, EXTERN
mating the entire Villa garrison Of
about five hundred men.
Later reinforcements numbering
about two thousand men, engaged the
Herrera troops, which numbered 1900.
Heavy fighting was in progress when
the refugees left the regigon. The
villa agents here Friday issued a de-
nial that the Carranza troops had
captured any of the towns where Car
rama victories have been reported
Eleven troops trains left for the
north Friday. The special train Of
Gen, Villa is waiting at Buena Vista
TO take him to Irapauto, a junction
point between the capital and Guada-
laiara.
Villa will be accompanied by Geo.
G. Carothers, the special agent of the
state department at Washington.
While secrecy is being maintained
regarding the movement of the main
force under Villas command, serious
fighting with Carranza forces is ex
pected to occur first at Saltillo OF
Monterey. zapata will command the
forces of the south. Gen. Cabral will
| be sent to the Sonora region.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
SoLDlER-viRTUosE
PLAYS AGAIN TODAY
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
New York, Dec. 12.-From the bat
tlefields back to the concert stage will
be the experience enjoyed this after
noon by Fritz Keisler violinist and ex-
soldier in the Austrian army. Kreis-
Ter is on the program for his first New
York appearance OF the season at Car
negie hall Kreisler saw active ser
vice in the European war and, at one
time, was reported killed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
Kaiser to Front Soon.


BY United Press.
Berlin, Dec. 12.-That the kaiser is
eonvalescing is the statement of his
personal physician today. 1t is stated
tnat the improvement in his condition
has been very rapid. The statement
suggested that he will return to the
front within week or ten days.
The kaiser is receiving guests today
i is stated that he will only have to
remain indoors several days. There
is no ground to the alarming reports
that have been circulated, according
to the statement of his personal ply
sician
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
DEFEAT AT CRACOW
is UTTER ROUT
Three Advances on Warsaw are
Checked with Heavy Losses
to the Germans = Naval
Base Destroyed
BY United Press.

by united Press.
Paris, Dec. 12.-The evacuation of
the west bank of the User canal by
the Germans north of the ferryman' S
house about which there has been so
much desperate fighting, was contain
ed in today's official communication
issued by the war office. A desper-
ate attempt by the Germans to regain
a foothold on the User has been re-
newed.
Except for War Minister Millerand
in Bordeaux, all departments of the
French government is now re-estab-
lished in Paris.
A blackhouse has been blown up
and two German batteries destroyed
on the Heights of Meuse. Battery
mortars have been destroyed in the
Aisne region and it is officially claim.
ed that the advantage rests with the
allies along the entire section Of the
western front.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
"FooT AND MOUTH" is
NEW MOVIE SUBJECT.
By United Press.

Columbus, o., Dec. 12.-Practical
methods of fighting the foot and
mouth disease will be shown in NOV
ing pictures before Ohio stockmen
and farmers here tomorrow. Nearly
the whole time of the agricultural
meeting today and tomorrow will be
taken up with discussion of the dis
ease.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
A CHEERING
MOB CREETS
The OPENING
After Ill Days Stock Exchange
Opens Market Quiet After
First Few Minutes = Open
ing is Ovation


By United Press.
New York, Dec. 12.-When the
Trinity church chimes struck 10
o'clock today, the New York stock ex-
change that has been closed for Ill
days, re-opened to limited stock trad
ing:
The opening of business was mark
ed by cheers that could be heard for
blocks. Most of the trading was in
big lots but there was no unnecessary
excitement or panic,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
Beds for Wounded Ordered.

Montevideo, Dec. 12.-Three hun
dred beds for the wounded Of the Falk-
land naval engagement have been re-
quested by wireless from the British
warships that will arrive Monday. II
is stated that the wounded are mostly
Germans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12

Washington, Dec. 12.-Gutierrez's
order to Maytorena to stop the fight
ing at Naco, that is proving so danger
ous to the Americans, should reach
him today. That the battle line will
be moved away from the border is
expected
The forces of Villa and Zapata at
Pueblo are delaying the march against
Vera Cruz, awaiting the outcome of
the partys attempt to reach peace
full settlement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
EXCITING SCENE STAGED
IN COUNTY COURT ROOM
WINTER WHEAT SAVED.


By United Press.
Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 1.-THE
country is covered with the heaviest
snow of the season falling in large
part of the central west today. 1t
saves the winter wheat from threat
ened freeze. A drop in the tempsra-
ture is forecasted for the southwest,
probably reaching zero here.