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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
He Was Sarcastic

From the New York Herald
 The late Maurice Barrymore was the idol of the Lambs during his lifetime, and even now the members of that club take delight in citing instances of his ready sympathy or sprightly wit.
 One day, so the story goes. Barry more was swinging dawn Fifth ave- nue when Sidney Rosenfeld, the play wright. rushed up to him, all excite ment.
 'Oh, Maurice he walled, have you heard of my misfortune?
 f"No," Barrymore sympathized; "is there illness in your family"
 Not that" said Rosenfeld. but al- most as bad. My little boy, years of age. got hold of my new play and tore it to tatters.'
 T didn't know the child could read" said Barrymore-and continued his walk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
ROPE AS STRONG AS STEEL Manila Strands Together Equal a
 Solid Bar Weight for Weight

Of the flexible ropes suitable for power transmission, a manila rope is just as strong as a solid steel bar. weight for weight. though only about 111a per cent as strong per equal cross-section, says Power. Leather. on the other hand, is only about per cent as strong as u steel bar of equal cross-section and less than 40 per cent as strong per equal weight of material
 Records show that rope manufactured fro mthe fiber of palms was used Egypt long before the days of Chr.stian- ity. Such ropes were found in the tombs of Beni-Hassan (3000 B. co and on the walls of these same tombs are illustra- tions depicting the preparations of hemp. Carvings found in tombs in Thebes repre- sent the process of making rope from thongs of leather. about 1900 B. C., ana Assyrian sculptures of about 50 years later show gigantic hauling operations performed with rope. These records are of particular interest as indicative of the steps through which rope manu- facture passed in the early ages.
 The relative efficiency of manila rope and leather betting for the transmits sion of power is not directly proport onsl. to their respective strengths, however, as the internal construction of a hemp rope and a strip of leather differ greatly and vary differently by wear. Manila fibers, from which the rope is manufactured, are usually from eight to 10 feet long, are composed of elongated cells that possess great strength longitud.nally, but are comparatively weak transversely. LeatE- CT, on the other hand, is about equally strong in any direction. so that the wear on such a belt is mostly external. In I Manila rope the wear is largely internal. the elongated fiber cells being crushed together when passing around sheave and breaking up into short pieces A worn-out manila rope, as far as it's strength is concerned, may have the out ward appearance of an xcellent rope while internally its construction is but mass of short, broken particles. Tho allowable working stress of a good leather belt is customarily taken as 320 pounds per square inch, or about one-tenth it's tensile strength. In the course of year or so manila rope will lose about 9 per cent of it's original strength. after which the weakening becomes more grad ual. Under such conditions it is safe to figure on an allowable working stress of about 28S pounds per square inch or cne-thirty- second it's tensile strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Partially Close Harhor

Berlin. November l9.-(yia The Hague to London, s:4s p. m.)-A war bulletin today says:
 '"fhe German fleet has partially closed the harbor at Libau, Russia. by sinking ships, and also has bombarded important military positions. There is no other important news"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Good at Subtraction

From the Buffalo Express
 "Is Jiggs much of q golferf'
 His form Is very poor. but his arIth metic is excellent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Deplores Conditions


 Baltimore, November 19.-Cardinal Gib- bons at the request of the archbishops of the United States, has written letter of sympathy to the Mexican hierarchy. "The deplorable conditions which for some time have prevailed in Mexico and which apparently become more intolerable with each attempt to remedy them." says the letter. ''are the source of deepest concern to the bishops of the United States.''
 The letter added that the efforts of people to remove the evils from which they suffer "cannot be furthered by a strife of parties in which the essential garded." The American people, the car dinal concluded, twill not, I am sure, de- liberately assent to the establishment on their borders of system of misrule based on the worst of traynnies, the tyranny of the state over soul and conscience"
 Vera Cruz, November 19-Apprehension among the residents of Vera Cruz be- comes more marked as the date draws near for the American evacuation of the city and it's occupation by the constitu- tionalists. Two hundred refugees today telegraphed President Wilson for aid to leave Vera Cruz. Like many others the signers of the telegram are too poor to pay for steamer passage, although some of them would be wealthy if their vested interests could be realized upon.
 The Spanish consul reports that Il tex tile mills valued at 5000 pesos have been footed and burned near Puebla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Would Avoid Bloodshed

My desire is to avoid the responsi- bility of future bloodshed My desire Is to make every effort possible com patible with my duty as a citizen, as represe~tative of the revolution and as first chief in charge of the executive power of the nation.
 ''The/maj jority of the chiefs remained loyal and continued to remain ready to sustain the conditions to which made reference. For this reason it is false that they have abandoned their first attitude and now desire that l leave the country.
 Tn regard to the protest the Villa istas have made in regard to the early evacuation of Vera Cruz, I am not in a position to know anything about 1t. Such protest would only show lack of honor and patriotism on their part and my feelings lead me to reject the idea that any Mexican citizen would harbor such an intention.
 Tt is false that Villaista troops are about to take the port of Tampico be- cause it is first necessary for them to defeat the constitutioDalist troops In
 the states of Coahuila. Nuevo Leon and
 ramaulipas who remain loyal to the first chief.
 Generals Obregon. Gonzales and Aguilar are firm In their demand that the conditions stipulated by me shall be fulfilled and accordingly there is no truth in the rumor of thei: defec- tiGn.
 'T have not received any word that Villa had informed the Aguas Cal ientes convention that he will retire from the command of the division of the north and agree to expatriate him. self. As I have already mentioned, the convention Is the only party which has informed me that it has accepted in full the last conditions that I sug- gested"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
VILLA MEETS LITTLE OPPOSITION ON WAY
 TO MEXICAN CAPITAL
tContinued from Page one)

that was that Villa and myself were to leave the country. the former to sur render the command of the division of tho north and I the first chieftainship of the constitutionalist army as well as the executive power of the nation to the person suggested in my letter and ultimately this person as we'll as General Gutierrez would deliver their powers to whom would be selected the preconstitutional President of Mexico.
 Accordingly. 1t is false as the press Of the United States reports that l had tcen given 24 hours within which to surrender my office
 "The main object of my trip to the south of Mexico has been to visit the pcighboring states of the capital and to obtain personally tho state of pub lie opinion. which I have found to be satisfactory. Also I wished to arrange in a dignified manner the American evacuation of Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20

JOHNS Undertaking co. Phone 1oos
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
WELL PRESERVED
AT AGE OF 1902
Dominique Belleville of Meriden Visit
ing His Son--Thinks Nothing Re
narkable About His Age.

Dominique Belleyille of Meriden,
Conn, formerly of Hinsdale, who is 102
years of age, is a guest of his son.
Dominique, of 80 Clark street and will
remain here until about August L. The
centenarian is remarkably well pre-
served, in possession OF all his facul-
ties and takes daily walks for his
health and exercise. He made the trip
from Meriden to Hinsdale, \. H., un-
accompanied and there visited another
son.
He says there is nothing remarkable
about his longevity as his mother lived
to be over 100 and his wife died few
years ago lacking three months of hav-
ing attained the century mark In the
last year Mr.. Belleville has taken on a
little flesh and says he feels better
than he has in several years. He goes
to bed fairly early as rule, but SAYS
he is not averse TO staying up until II
clock or so occasionally for game
of cards.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
,RAWSONVILLE.
Rawson Marker win Be Erected.

The descendants of Bailey Rawson
(lI6U-lS4S), the pioneer settler of
Rawsonville in 1912, held the third an
nual reunion at the school house in
Jacksonville Saturday, June 10. After
an deliberately arranged luncheon the
business session was called to order
by Bradford b. Rawson, chairman. 4
reading from the Rawson family me
mortal was given by H. Lyman Raw
son concerning the origin and meaning
of the name Rawson. Songs were
sung by MIR. and Mrs. Justin w. Raw
son, after which historical sketch of
the Rawson family from Edward Raw
son (16l5-l693), the first secretary of
ninth generation was given By Chan
dler d. Rawson. 1t was learned that
Bailey Rawson (1760-lS4S) first came
through the Wilderness from Town
shend, VT, on horseback and settled on
the westerly slope of what is now
known as Lyman ; mountain, where hC
built the first log house in 1912.
1t was voted TO erect monument
on the old homestead just off the state
road which runs from Jacksonville 10
Jamaica, to the. memory of the pioneer
settler and committee of seven was
appointed by the chairman to decide
ON the site. The committee consists OF
Fred w. Rawson, Edward 3. Rawson
Noble ii. Rawson, IL. Lyman RawsoG
| Alfred W. Rawson, Justin W. Raw
tsson, Portley d. Rawson.
| y descriptive account of the rigir
of tho Jacksonville coat of arms wa,
read from the family memorial by Fl
Lyman Rawson. 1t was voted to hUlt
the fourth annual meeting on the 300tl
anniversary of the birth of the frs
Edward Rawson next June, and til,
officers and committee will hold ovel
until that time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
MARRIED ON PORCH
AT GREGORY FARM
Miss JEANNE Ellis Gregory Became
Bride of Baltimore Man Under
Bower of Ferns and Laurel

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Frederick Gregory at Dummerston
Farms, East Dummerston, was scene
of an unusually pretty wedding this af-
ternoen, when their daughter, JEANNE
Ellis, was married to James Albert
Swan of Baltimore, Nd, Rev. Nelson
Kellogg, rector of st. Michael's Epis-
copal church of Brattleboro, officiated.
The ceremony, which took place at $50
o clock, was performed on the porch,
under assbower of ems and mountain
laurel, and the decorations inside and
outside the house were very elaborate
and artistic.
The bride was charming in her
mother s wedding gown of white satin
of a quaint old style, with trimmings
of crystal beaded net and duchess lace.
The VEIL which was fitted in cap shape
and held in place by wreath of or
ange blossoms, fell to the end of a
long train. She carried shower bou-
by her sister, Miss Marion Gregory, as
bridesmaid, and James Erskineof New
York was best man. The bridesmaid
was alfred in a white embroidered
| wolfe with pale blue brocaded girdIe
| tuu CdiTlSu WHItt SWEET peas. MIS-.
| Gregory wore a handsome gown
| of Chinese grass linen embroidered,
combined with lace cut en- train.
Immediately after the ceremony a
| luncheon was served. The bride g go
ing away gown was Hunters green
crepe de chine, and she wore Panama
hat trimmed with green and wreath
| of tea roses.
The wedding gifts, which were beau
| tiful and numerous, were sent by
| friends from Vermont, Chicago, Balti
more, New York, Philadelphia, syria
euse, Boston and Brooklyn.
The out-of-town guests included Mrs
Charles Averin and son, Mills Averill
of Worcester, Mass; Mrs. Z. II. A
| Cerrea, Miss Coda Correa, Mrs Yves
tervelt, Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey Bon,
and Mr. and Mrs. wainwright of New
York; Mr.. and Mrs Parsons of Brook
lyn; Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson of Boston
and Edgar Gregory of Meriden, Conn
The Gregory family has friend
throughout the country, and although
the invitations sent out were numerous
distance prevented a large attendance
Mr.. and Mrs. Swan, on their return
from their honeymoon, win live i
Baltimore.
The guests will remain through tn
afternoon and evening. Music fo
dancing was furnished by an orehestr;
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
GRAFTON.

Mrs j. W. Eddy is i'll with measles.
Mrs. Marcia Taylor is at Mrs. Ham
iIton s.
Ruth Adams of Chester is "a guest
of Mrs. Gilbert.
o. r. Bailey of Brattlcboro is in
town for short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elgin Jones Of Kccne
called on friends Sunday
Mrs. Mary Thompson Pettengin has
been in town this week.
Mrs. Annie Blodgett Jackman is Wis
ting her father, Henry Blodgett.
Mrs Henry Bathric has the first
sweet pea blossoms in her garden.
Miss Dwinnell returned Friday from
a visit of several weeks in New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy of Lynn,
Mass, are at the Tavern to stay two
weeks.
Mrs. y. w. Barlow has returned from
q two weeks visit in Nassac husetts
and Maine.
The many friends of Mrs. Marguerite
Merrifeld Morse of Randolph are very
glad to see her in town this week.
Katherine Leonard of Moorhead,
Mimi, has been in Grafton this week,
called here by the death of her moth
er, Mrs. S. I. Leonard.
Mrs. Sweet and son of Wallaston are
at the Tavern for a few days. After
that they will go into camp with Mr..
and Mrs. Chase at the cabin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cambridge and
Dorothy came Saturday, bringing with
them for interment in the village Gem
etery the body of little John, who
died of diphtheria in Swanton last
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adm Culver, Blanche
and Allen, and Mrs. A. NJ. Convey went
to Cranky, Mass, last Wednesday TO
attend the wedding of Elbridge Gull
yer. C. G. Culver joined them at Put
ney, having driven there the day be-
fore.
The comedy drama, The Masonic
Ring, given in the town hall Tuesday
evening was q great success in every
particular. The parts were well assign.
ed and so ably taken that special men
ton cannot be given. A large and ap.
preciative audience was present and was
generous in its applause. After the
play dancing was INDUCED in, and ice
fcream was served at the Tavern.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
INDUSTRIES DAY JULY IS.
Greater Vermont Association Asks the
Manufacturers to Hold Open House.

Greater Vermont Association ASKS the
Manufacturers to Hold Open House
The Greater Vermont association has
sent a letter to the manufacturers and
to the officers and directors of CONNER
cial and civic organizations of the state
calling attention to the fact that the
association has selected Wednesday,
July Is, as 'sVermont Industries Day .
and inviting their cooperation in
making the day success. The letter
reads as follows:
'"The delegates from Vermont com
meTcial and civic organizations at the
annual meeting of the Greater Yer
mont association held in Burlington
February "a aud % voted to have. a
Vermont Industries Day according to
a suggestion of the association which
had met with the general approval OF
ma nufacturers and organizations.
AS planned by the association, Yer
mont Industries Day will be "a day
especially set apart during which the
manufacturers will hold open house for
visitors, and will be at home to the
members of the commercial and civic
organizations of their communities.
.'The idea is that every citizen ought
to become a well-informed and intelli-
gently enthusiastic advertiser for his
home industries.
~ schedule can be arranged by the
manufacturers and the organizations
so that parties can move from estab-
lishment to establishment during the
day ana thus get line. on the indus
trial work of their communities. With
the cooperation of the editors special
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
JAMAICA.
of cards.

Mrs. D. Stone of Brattleboro is stay
ing a few days at NJ. L. Howard s.
Mrs. Edna Wright, who was in New
fame several weeks, came home Tues
day.
Mrs. III. A. Mclean, who was at her
home here, returned to her Nerthfeld
home Tuesday morning.
Dorothy Piper did not return home
with her parents Sunday afternoon,
to attend the birthday party at Lind.
ley Hartwel s.
Lindiey Hartwell and schoolmates
had good time Monday afternoon at
Lfndley's home in honor of his birth
day anniversary. Nearly 90 were
present. Cake and lemonade were
served.
The members of the Grand Army and
the Woman s Relief corps served ice
cream to the school children Monday
afternoon, flag day. The hall was
tastefully decorated by Mrs. Prouty
with large ferns, iris and flags. A
small flag was presented to each child.
The pasteat of the Congregational
church viii preach a series of Sunday
morning sermons on the Characters
tics of Christ s Life, using as sermon
topics The Sincerity of Jesus, The
Reasonableness- of Jesus, The Optimism
of Jesus, The Goodness of Jesus. The
discourses will be plain and practical
Every one not attending some ether
church is cordially United to these ser
vices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

attention can be given to the industries
by the local newspapers in industrial
numbers which reflect the manufacture
ing activities and interests of the To-
cality and the experiences of Indus
tries Day
TsfThe board of directors of the
Greater Vermont association have Sc
lected Wednesday, July 18th as Indus
tries Day, and invite the cooperation
of manufacturers and state organiza-
tions to make the day great success. =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
Greatest Boat Race in History
of Aquatic Sport ROwed
at New London
BOATS WERE ALWAYS
ALMOST SIDE BY SIDE
Result So Close Spectators Were in
Doubt Until the Official Decision Was
Announced Faster Than Last
Year.

NEW LONDON, Conn, June 90
By margin estimated from four inch
es to three feet Yale won the varsity
four-mile eight-oared race from Har-
ward on the Thames river late yester-
day afternoon after struggle which is
unprecedented in aequatic history in
this country.
All of the judges agreed that Yale
won, but the only question was over
the matter of the narrow distance.
1t was Yale IS first victory IN the big
event in seven years. Yale led slightly
all the way, except for a few seconds
near the 312 mile mark, but during the
entire contest the boats were side by
side.
The result was so close that the
spectators from different angles did not
know who had won until the official
announcement had been made. Not
once was there open water showing
between the two shells.
The time was 21.16, as compared
with 21.20 by Harvard g winning crew
last year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

Probably the simplest court livery
in the world is that worn in the royal
palace of Korea. The emperor s SER
wants are all dressed in garments and
headgear of red calico.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

At l0cents a drink the United States
liquor bill figures $859,000,000 for the
year. And the value of all the bread
made in the bakeries of the country
was but 1896, S65, 900.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

Thirty-two years ago two women
were admitted to the Massachusetts
bar to practice as lawyers on an eauaIs
ity with men. Today, Of the $500
lawyers in the Boston directory, only
go are women.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

Ask your doctor how often he presoibes
an alcoholic stinulant for children. He
will probably say, Every, very rarely"
Ask him how often he prescribes tonic
for them. He will probably answer, every,
very frequently" Ayers SarsapariIIa Is a
strong tonic, entirely free from alcohol.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
YOUR PRESENT SALARY

.ean bc guaranteed FOR your unproduc
tive years by use of the annuity plan.
Send for circular. National Life ms.
Co, OF VT. (ATutual) - EARI.E 3.
KTNsLEY, General Agent, Ratiand,
VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

Land is being built ont to sea from
the months OF the mississippi river at
an estimated average rate of 800 feet
year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

One can t always tell a barber by
his mug.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

FOR SALE-Cottage house near Oak
Grove sehoolhouse, six rooms, all hard
wood finish, modern, right up to the
minute. If you see it you will want it.
Inquire of J. A. Lindsey, IA Brook St.
Aft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

FOR SALE-Cheap, Model 10, Buick
car. Address, Lock Box 1872. Gift
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

WANTED-Washings to do at home
S Church st. Mrs. l.. Z. Prouty. $685.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
Wanted

WANTED Table boarders. Mrs. Cor
don, 224 Elliot st. 93-9S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

ARCHITECTURAL Draughting
House and bungalow plans on hand.
Special attention given to detail work
Charles E. Barrie, III Main st. 30-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

AGRICULTURE, shampooing, scalp
treatment, facial massage and manicuring;
badness treated effectually. Flora NJ
Kavanaugh, 16 American Bldg. Tel. 605-W
or 366-W tiff
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
Special Notices

TUTORING-Alice E. Jones, 10 Cha
pin Street. 1896
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

THE REEVES SUCTION SWEEPER
beats them all for efficient work and low
price Our agent, ID. l.. Snow, viii soon
call on you The Reeves Vacuum Cleaner
Co. Boston Mass 93tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

TO RENT-Tenement at Highland
Street, July l. Jerome Amidon. S7-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20
To Rent

TO RENT = First-class tenement in
Esteyville. Apply G. c. Fits. Soft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

The person that left a purse in Hop
kins IS store may have it by proving
property and paying cost of this ad
vertisement. S8-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

TO RENT-Furnished room, new and
modern. % Green st. Tel 6O1-Y. 93tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-06-20

TO RENT-EXtra nice 4.room tene-
ment; fine location; 5 minutes walk
from post office. Chas Miner. 9O-tf