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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
OVERPASS PLANS
BEING PREPARED
Two Railroad Experts in Town Today
Have Inspected Building Construct
ed of Mountain Stone.

+. B. Roberts of Montreal, an archi-
tectural engineer of the Grand Trunk
railroad, and F. W. Dennison of st.
Albans, an expert of the Central Yer
mont railroad, are in town today on
business connected with the new rail
road station and overpass.
Plans are being drawn for the sta
tion in the offices of the Grand Trunk
railroad at Montreal, but the Central
Vermont road is to build the station
and overpass. The two experts today
inspected several buildings in town
that are built of the mountain stone,
with which it is proposed to build the
railroad station, and then visited the
quarry on the mountain. They express
ed themselves as well pleased with the
stone as building material.
The plans which were originally
drawn for the station, with which the
public Is quite familiar, will be modi-
fed materially in the final plans When
these will be completed and finally ac-
cepted Is not certain, but the visit here
today of the experts following the re-
cent visit of Chief Engineer Morrison
of the Central Vermont would indicate
that the railroad is going forward with
the order of the public service com
| mission that the station will be com
| pleted by Jan. /, 1915.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
THOMPSON REPLIES
TO CLIPPER CHARGE
Says He Has No Candidate for United
States Senate-Makes a Few Insin-
uations Himself.

In an editorial the Burlington Clip
per (Progressive) Of yesterday, charged
that Charles H. Thompson of Mont
pelier was out with {. proposition to
t'put over'' Governor Fletcher as the
Progressive nominee for the United
States senate, and said that while
there was. no disposition to read any
one out of the Progressive party yet it
must be seen, that Mr.. Thompson . is
weakening his influence by trying to
put over Governor Fletcher for sen
ator.' 1t further said that a week
ago Mr.. Thompson called a meeting of
Progressives in Montpelier under the
name of the New England manager OF
the Progressive party, and added:
''There is no such title of office recog-
nized by Progressive headquarters in
New York on by the Progressive state
committee Of Vermont. =
Mr.. Thompson has addressed the fol
lowing letter to NJ. G. Reynolds of the
Clipper:
Nv Dear Mr.. Reynolds:
| have read with interest your edi-
torial on this office and myself, and ii
is such good reading that | regret to
inform you that it is not substantiaIed
by the facts in the matter referred
to- This office has not, and l have not
personally any candidate for the
United States senate from Vermont
We stand for a straight Progressive
party ticket, and have always stood foI
same.
You have been misinformed by
some one, I trust not by the men whC
are trying to put over, using your owl
words, a Republican candidate in the
coming Progressive convention. 1t vii
| be rather difficult to read any one ou
Of the party for playing the game OF
! the square. And as | understand it
| YOU are a Democrat yourself, or a
| least YOU were, the last time | hear,
! YOU declare yourself politically.
/ If YOU or your Prouty friends wis
| to read my appointment as New Eng
land manager of the Progressive party
it is on exhibition at my office. wher
your are, as you have been in the past
| always welcome.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES H. THOMPSON.
Montpelier, Aug. 20, 1914.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
Brattleboro, Vt, Aug. ~, 1914.

Orrin Burton Hughes is a native of
Wmhall. a graduate of Leland and Gray
seminary of Townshend, Burr and Burton
seminary of Manchester class of 1893, and
the University of Vermont, Burlington
class of 1909. After his graduation from
L. Y. Nj. he came to Brattleboro and
studied law in the offices of Gibson &
Waterman and was admitted to the bar
Oct ;, 1912. Since May, 1913, he has
served as village attorney. He has had
valuable experience as town grand juror
and by conscientious application to bust
ness has built up growing practice.
Mr. Hughes worked his way through all
the schools mentioned, through his energy
and reSourcefulnes, receiving from home
only $3.50, out of which he spent $3.50 for
life insurance. At the end Of his third
Year in the University of Vermont he was
awarded the junior progress prize which
is given annually to the junior making
the best progress through the year In
his senior year he was a member of the
! debating team which defeated Bowdoin
and at commencement he was one of the
| speakers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
UNCONSCIOUS BY
STING OF HORNETS
Sexton E. L. Knowlton of Prospect
Hill Cemetery Cut Into Nest with
scythe and Was Attacked.

Elbridge l.. Knowlton of Central
street, sexton of Prospect Hill ceme-
terry was so badly stung by hornets
Wednesday afternoon that he was rem
dered unconscious. He is still unable
to leave his bed, as the poison, instead
of causing the usual swellings about
the places stung, entered Immediately
into circulation and made the case one
of the most serious of the kind that
ever occurred in this locality.
Mr.. Knowlton was moving on the
east bank of the cemetery when his
scythe cut into the nest and the angry
insects attacked him, stinging him on
many parts of his body.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
REQUEST OF $1,000
TO JAMES DUNLEAVY
Former Brattleboro Boy Rewarded for
Gallantry Toward Widow of U S.
Naval Commander.

The viii of Mrs. Caroline Ann Bolles,
widow of Commander T. Simms Bolles,
I. $. n, has Just been filed for probate
in Portland, Me. She leaves an estate
valued at S35,O00. all personal property.
Among the bequests is 81 900 to James
4. Dunleavy, an engraver in Portland
jewery store. The will states this be-
quest is for Dunleavy's ''gallantry in break
ing my fall on a stairway She also
leaves s. 600 to William S Dixon, T. s.
A., for his services as medical attendant,
always SO courteously accorded me as a
navaIs officers widow
Mr.. Dunleavy is a former Brattleboro
boy, son of Mrs Sarah Dunleavy of
Harris place, widow of John B. Dnnleavy,
tailor. Formerly he was engTaver for
Vaughan & Burnett of this town, jewel
ers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
ANALYSIS MADE OF
ELM STREET SPRING
Water Now Safe, but Shows Evidence
of Past Contamination Much
Used for Drinking Purposes.

Health Officer Henry Tucker received a
report today from the state laboratory in
Burlington that the sample of water he
sent there from the cold spring ON Elm
street showed evidences of past contami-
nation, but was considered safe to drink
at present
The springs along the Canal street
bank feed the bubbling TO ntam installed
two years ago and furnish drinking water
for scores of residents in that locality
There Is seldom AN hour in the day when
one or more are not there filling recepta-
cles
A sample of this water and one from
the supply at the Country club We're sent
after one or two cases of typhoid fever
had developed in town The report on
the Country club was that the water wa:
suitable for drinking purposes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
NOTHING OFFICIAL
FROM ENGLISH FLEET
Rumored, However, That German
Squadron Has Taken Krou-
stGdt Stronghold.

LONDON, August 2l.-Nothng official
ly has been given out regarding the opera
tions of the fleet in the Baltic since the
beginning Of the war, and the reported
occupation of Aland Island by the Ger
mans.
An English engineer, who Just arrived
back from st. Petersburg, and who is an
authority on naval and military matters,
reports that when he left the Russian
capital seven days after the declaration
of war, ships of the German squadron
were bombarding Kronstadt, Niborg and
Reval
This is held to he important informa-
tion. because Kronstadt has famous for
tresses. and is the naval base at the APP
proach to St Petersburg Reval is a
great naval base at the entrance to the
Gulf of Finland, and place where large
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
PLAYERS TO PARADE
!. BEHIND DRUM CORPS
Crosby Will Be Marshall on His High
Wheel, and Safety First De-
mands that Street Be Cleared.

As it is not expected the Old Timers
in the local baseball world will feel like
celebrating after the game Saturday the
ceeration will be held before the game.
A drum corps has been engaged and
Charles r. Crosby viii act as marshal,
mounted on high bicycle of the vintage
that most of the playing by the partici-
pants lay claim to as baseball experts.
The parade, in which all participants
are expected to join, will form at the
town building and march up Main street
as far as the high school building, coun-
termarching down Main street to Island
park Mr.. Crosby, instead of demonstrat-
ing his ability with baton, will given an
exhibition of his agility on the high
wheel. Everyone Is requested in the in
terests of safety first to keep ont of the
street while the marshal is passing.
For the reason that Frank Shea had
the weight of argument with him he has
taken the position of captain of the West
Siders and has announced that he viii
play first base He says it doesn't make
much difference where the rest of the ag-
gregation of "has-beens' who have Sc
lected as his assistants play, for after
looking over the list of names he fails
to find any among them. except himself.
who have any weight in the baseball
world.
The East Siders kicked at the meeting
of the directors last night over allowing
Shea to bat after the West Siders had
insisted that he must have runner. 1t
was finally agreed that a special batter's
box shall be constructed for the use OF
| the captain of the West Sidcrs because
| if he stood in the ordinary box and a
| pitcher tried to put a ball over the plate
| Capt Shea would get his base on "hit
| by pitcher every time
| Not to be outdone in the selection OF
captain. the East Siders announce that
John Wright OF Vernon will act in that
capacity on the field. As is the case Will
| Shea. he is expected to find that captain
| ing himself Will be the limit of his author
ity Both teams are to have managers
and in order. that the different methods
of managing may be eXemplihed one vii
be a bench manager and the other
! playing manager. Who they are the di
rcctors think they are having a lot o
fun by conceahug.
The censorship on the umpires has beer
lifted sufficiently for the prediction to y,
made that Howard Rice and Dick
Lcray will officiate in that capacity
Each claims he is umpire-in-chief. Their
is some talk of having a manager for tn
umpires and every man who thinks n
will pitch the game is kicking. LON
Allen, who purposes to try and do som
catching, says Dick" will be a valuabl
aid if he will umpire behind the bat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
AEROPLANE STRUCK
BY GERMAN BULLETS
Airman Pegoud Tells of Thrilling Ad-
venture Dropping Bombs on
the Enemy.

LONDON, August 21 - Adolphe Pc
goud, the noted French aviator who
originated the aerial ''loop the loop, -
has lust returned to Paris from the
war zone after thrilling experiences,
according to Il despatch from Paris
to the Exchange Telegraph company
here.
lie returned to obtain a new aero
plane, as the wings of his old one
would not hold him any longer They
We're pieced by ninety-seven bullets
and two shells when he and a military
observer made flight of 1856 miles
into German territory.
Pegoud said he didn t know exactly
where he had been, except that he
crossed and re-crossed the Rhine and
blew up two German conveys on that
river by dropping bombs upon them.
| 4 fellow aviator, he said, named
| Capt. Finck of the French army, had
| destroyed a German hangar neal
Metz and wrecked Il giant Zeppelin
airship as well as three aeroplanes
which were in the hangar.
Aeroplanes now are playing tht
part in war which formerly only car
rier pigeons could perform and seem te
have greater possibilities than pigeons
An official notification issued las
night to the people of England re
quests them to be watchful for mes
,sages dropped from aeroplanes, de
scribes the peculiar wrappings which
will inclose. messages and instructs tn
finders to forward them Immediately t
the addresses they bear.
French aeroplanes scattered mes
sages to the inhabitants of Alsace i
the early days of the war and tn
Russians adopted the same method fo
announcing the proclamation of En-
peror Nicholas to the Poles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
Notes of Tomorrow's Game.

Grab your tickets early for Saturdays
game. The free list is suspended, even
for the players
Special provision for the wives and
families of players will be made behind
double wire screens, in order that the
only casualties will be on the field
If You have not hen solicited for tick
cts for the high school benefit game Sat
urday speak up; some one OF the girls
who have them viii hear No one viii
be allowed to buy over 100 tickets and all
spectators will be confined in the new
village lookup when it is ready for use.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
DOUBLE HEADER
HERE NEXT TUESDAY
Ball Game Scheduled with Greenfield
at Island Park Today Postponed
on Account of Rainstorm.

Owing to the rainstorm which broke
just after noon today the scheduled
game with Greenfield this afternoon
was called off and double header ar
ranged with that team for next Tues
day at Island park. The first game
will be called at O'Clock This will
be the second double header of the
season at Island park. The other was
with Greenfield, each team winning
one game on July p. Brattleboro plays
at Greenfield tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
PoPE'S SISTER ALIVE.
Statement That She Had Died Due to
Telegraph Error.

LONDON, Aug. 21 An erroneous
statement was made public late last
night aud telegraphed to New York
that Anna Sarto, sister of the Pope,
had died in Rome shortly after her
brother passed away. The shock caus-
ed by the death of the Pope was given
as the cause. 1t appears that this mis-
taken report was the result of tele-
graphic error in transmission of the
despatch from Rome The Pope 5 sister
lis alive although suffering from shock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

other being the present incumbent, Ar
thur Y. d. Piper OF Brattleboro, with u
possibility of two more, George IL.
Thompson of Bellows Falls and Harold
L. Whitney OF this Town. Mr. Hughes
makes announcement of his candidacy
III the following letter:
Editor OF The Reformer:-
/ beg to announce through the columns
Of your paper that in response to requests
from friends | have decided to become a
candidate for the nomination by the Re
publicans Of Windham county for the office
OF states attorney. In the event of cleo
ton. VIII endearor to cooperate with
the officials of the county and OF the vari-
ous towns in the county for an efficient
administration of the affairs of that office
Thanking YOU in advance for the privi
lege of this announcement, | am,
Very truly yours,
.. h. HUGHES.
Rra+tInI,,ra W A,,r o0 1a1I
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
READY To MOVE
ON K|AO-CHAU
Japan Preparing for Germany's Rejection of UIti-
matum Activity at German Embassy in Toxic
Presages Such Action Taking of Province Will
Not Be Easy Task
TOXIC, August 21.

eventuaes following
demanding withdrawal
front the Orienta and the o
placed publication
being packed
on KiaoC
employed n srenghnng
of be
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
CABLEGRAM FROM
HARRY WASHBURN
Putney Boy Who Has Been Studying
in France Notified Mother that
He Would Sail Tomorrow

While in Brattleboro this forenoon
Mrs Mary E. Washburn Of Putney was
called by telephone by her daughter and
notified of the arrival OF cablegram
from her son, Harry Washburn, who has
been studying French in Grenoble,
France. Mr. Washburn was able TO
reach Liverpool and stated that he would
sail from that port tomorrow for home
His mother had been much concerned
about his safety since the outbreak OF
the European war.
Mr. Washburn is a graduate of tht
Brattleboro high school and Dartmouth
college He had forethought enough te
withdraw his money from the bank be
fore conditions precluded such a course
and therefore has been more favorably sit
uated than many Americans abroad
Leeds England, spends $500 yearl'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
BRIEF DISPATCHES
FROM SEAT OF WAR
Antwerp in State of Seige - German
Cavalry Patrols Shut off
Communication

LONDON, August 21, 40 a. m. -
A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph
from Montenegro under yesterday 5
date says that an English fleet support
ell by French warships bombarded the
Austrian forts at rCattaro, greatly
damaging them. The correspondents
adds that in an engagement between
Montene2rins and Austrians in Bosnia
the latter suffered POO casualties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH
Sunday, August %.

1870 "A. m.-Divine worship. Subject of
sermon, The Courage of Conse-
Grafton
1l.45 Il. m.-Sundav school
: p. m.-Christian Endeavor meeting in
the chapel. Subject, Lowly Ser
vice. Leader, Miss Susan Graft
am.
p. m.-The Atlanta university quar-
tet will sing characteristic songs
of the South and present the
work of the university. An Of
fering will be received.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

Ex-Gov. John B. Smith of New
Hampshire, who was native of Sax
tons River, left an estate valued at
between $2,0O0,O00 and $3,000,000 He
left $4,000 to the Congregational
church in Hillsboro Bridge, to which
he gave large sums in his life time. All
the rest of his estate goes to his rela-
tives.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
MAY BREAK TRADITION.
Cardinals Discuss Holding Papal Con
clave Outside Vatican.

ROME, Aug. 2I-It is stated today
that the cardinals have discussed the
advisabillty of holding the conclave for
election Of pope without shutting them
selves within the Vatican as has been
the traditional practice. The greatest
efforts are being made by the cardinals
tc prevent the conelave presenting any
spectacle of a schism upon the foreign
cardinals on account of the conflict now
waging throughout Europe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
INDICTMENTS EXPECTED
AS Result of Investigation Into Cost
Prices of Food.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21-Attorney
General McReynolds expected several
indictments to be returned within the
next few days as the result of inves-
tigation ordered by the President on
the increase in food prices since the
outbreak of the war in Europe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

LONDON, August 81, G.55 a. m. -
A despatch from Vienna under yester
days date says that the Austrian gov
ernment has issued a final call TO arms
for all able-bodied men between q
and - vears.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

LONDON, August 81, ! 40 a. m. -
A news despatch from Ghent under
yesterday s date says that the Ger
mans arrived at Brussels on Thursday
morning
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

Friday. Aug. 21, $50 p. m.-Mid-
week meeting of the church in the
chapel. Subject: The Church and Its
Critics. l Peter 3: S-17.
Sunday, Aug %, 5 p. m.-The At
lanta university quartet will sing char
acteristie songs of the South and pre-.
sent the work of the university. An
Offering will be received.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
ANNOUNCES
CANDIDACY
Village Attorney 0. B. Hughes
Aspires to Office of
States Attorney
SEEKS NOMINATION
AS A REPUBLICAN

Would Endeavor to Give Efficient Ad-
ministration = Graduate of Univer-
sity of Vermont and Has Growing
Practice - Now Two Candidates
Orrin b. Hughes, village attorney of
Brattleboro, is Il candidate for the of
fee of state 5 attorney for Windham
county as q Republican. This makes
two avowed Republican candidates, the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21
THE WEATHER.
Showers Tonight With Fair Weather
Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Aug. q The
weather forecast: Showers this after
noon and tonight Saturday probably
fair; moderate east to south winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

ANTWERP, August q, 1.3O a. m. =
(Via Paris AN official statement says
that the situation in Belgium is un-
changed German cavalry patrols are
circulating around Brussels, severing
communication between the capital and
Antwerp and beyond these cities and
the central part of the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

LONDON, August 81, 9.25. Il. m. -
The correspondent of the Chronicle at
Amsterdam telegraphed yesterday that
Antwerp was being put in a state of
defense and provisioned for a siege.
lie adds that it was stated at the of
fee of the general staff on Thursday
that all foreign correspondents found
in Belgium after last night would be
shot.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-21

Leeds, England, spends $500 yearly
for music in parks.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-21
ALLIES REPULSE GERMAN ASSAULTS
in THE Campaign TO SEIZE VERDUN
TODAY'S DEVELOP MENTS

though Of decisive nature claimed
today by Germanys
an Verdun in official thwar
at temporarily. the attack
progressing entrenchres
Verdun said the forces the allies
have progress
that certain positions the trenches
Of andal less yards
that Verdun there
comparatively little activity Belgium and France.
point n Belgium a attack by infantry
which Immediately repused'
that advantage
artillery fighting
set in. A official statement say
that the allies showing sreatacvi with artillery
the entire
There onfctons from Petrosad Berlin
cernine the fighting the All Germany awaiting
The conflict spreads baed with
caIica important fighting
Lod authorities state that their offensive
LODI has the region Of Pock the still
reports Perogd
being successfully attempt Warsaw
has failed with heavy Teutcnc allies
The by
Smyrna firing appar
emily up complications
Washington hostile
while admitting VaIIevo
any fight
ing shey tons
gage the advancing Austrians. Mrff9FE
Egypt
his with the Turkey his spiritual leader
Joined preparatory
leading Egypt
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-21
CONSUL Webs SOCIETY GIRL


Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. PA pretty
romance eliminated here today when
Theodore Jasclxel, United States Con
sui at Stavanger, Norway, took as his
bride Miss Violet Ridway one Of the
most prominent society girls of this
city With only a months leave Of
absence allowed him, the young con.
sui. who lately entered the diplomatic
service, crossed the seas to claim his
bride, and Immediately after the wedd-
ing today the young couple began their
journey to the coast Of Norway.
Miss Ridway has been conspicous
figure in the social life Of this city
and a great favorite- She has been in
paris visiting Countess de F'ermon and
only recently returned 70 prepare FOR
the wedding. Mr.. Jaseckel is a New
Yorker. and completed his studies a
Williams college and Columbia law
school.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-21
CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN
insane BY COLD
EDWARD CREPE DIES, AT ENcINo
TODAY SHORTLY AFTER HIS
ARRIVAL

Encino, N. NJ, Nov zl-Edward
Crepe of Denver, a chauffeur died
here today upon his arrival with an
automobile party from Denver who
had been lost in the Pedernal noun
tains for As hours. criepe had been
driven insane by exposure and lack
Of water. The other members Of the
party arrived in fair condition, con
sidering their hazardous experiences.
The men were on their way from
Denver to Juarez to attend the races
when they lost their way in the hills
The party consisted of Harry Virden
Gene NormiIe. Jack Russell Richard
Mitchell. Charles Wilson, z. ]. Boards.
ley. Harry Lambert and Criepe.