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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

Railroads of the United States an
nually consume more than 2.7OO,-
600 gallons Of water for each mile
of line.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
RAILRoADfoTEs

The California railroad commi.
sion favorshigher rates for the rail
roads that carry parcel post pack .
ages
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

A general clearing house for Min
nesota farmers ideas and those Of
their wives will be the main char
acteristics Of the farmers and home
makers college Of agriculture. Top
ics Of interest to women and men
are discussed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

1855 1t took. 274 minutes OF
r to care for and raise a .bushel
Urn. In the year 1894 the aver
une required had been brought
r. to about a. minutes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

tnerica heads the list with 66,-
postof1ces; Germany, 4S,s4s;
and, 23,37S; Russia, $4,000;
see, $4,000; italy and Austria
$500.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

Ra, Egypt, presumably with the
Turkish advance guard. Details are
lacking.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
Artillery Duels

(By Associated Press.)
Paris, Jan. 27.-A French state
1t reports the customary artil-
duels yesterday and says the
mans lost 1900 men near Ypres
kday. The Germans were
liked near LaBassee, losing 1000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
Turks Marching Against Egypt
(By Association Press.

Athens, Jan. 27.-It is reported
here that three Turkish army corps
are marching against Egypt, Djomal
Pasha is commanding.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

Toers who shave dogs are nu-
''as in Paris. Some Of the
4ed animals are Realistically
a. with rings Of hair adornins
ocdiea alternating with de-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
[|STRIANS AND RUSSIANS
| EACH CLAIM VICTORIES
IN Recent MOVEMENTS
ALA. TOPERS CAN GET
BUT ONE QUART At
A TINE IN future
(By Associated Press. }

montgomery, Ala, Jan. 81
The Senate anti-liquor shipping bill
passed the House today and becomes
law when the governor signs it.
1t prohibits the delivery of more
than one quart to one person.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
President Sends Congratulations
(By Association Pres.

Washington, Jan. 27. President
Wilson sent the German emperor a
message congratulating him on his
56th birthday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27

Southern and eastern Europe fur
nish 81 per cent Of the emigrants to
TIA limited State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
(By Associated Press.)

Military Activity at Suez Canal
(By Associated Press.
london, Jan. 27.-Cairo dis
ches say there is great military
tvity at the Suez canal. Troops
warships are assembling and
Hans leaving.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
Skirmish in Egypt

tairo, Jan. 27.-A skirmish oc
bed yesterday east of Elkanta
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-01-27
apERABLE MILITARY Ac-
mTY NOTED AT THE sUEz
k.rAL: sNRnsHEs AT VA
hous POINTS BUT NO GEN.
kpAL BATTLES
(By Associated Press.)

yjenna, Jan. 27.-An omcial
arian communication today says
Austrians have been successful
sghting in the passes leading to
northwest and in northeast
ngary the Russians . have been
ned from important positions af =
repeated unsuccessful counter
urks. The Russians lost heavily.
(By Associated Press.)
petrograd, Jan. GA Russian
hal report today says the Rus :
MS drove the enemy from posi-
rs in the Pilkalen region on the
M. There have been minor en- :
kements on the Vistula's right
hk, and on the left bank the Rus
las frustrated several attempted
kman offensives in which the Ger
|ns lost heavily. German activ-
in Galacia has increased. but the
bsians have checked all offensives
Ire. There is nothing new in the
|kewina situation. A Zeppelin
bppen bombs on Libau Monday
b the Russians later brought the
|ship down and destroyed it and
blurred its crew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
BERNSTORFF ADVISES
CURB ON SUBMARINES
German and Austrian ENJOYS Both
Urge Suspension of Attacks for
the Present.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The dip
lomatic activity of Count Won Bern
storf, the German ambassador, and DR..
Constantin 7. Dumba, the Austrian am
bassador, both of whom are understood
to be endeavoring to prevent a rupture
of friendly relations between Germany
and the United States, is attracting
much attention.
Neither of the diplomatists would
discusse the subject. DIR. Dumba had
a long conference with Secretary Brv-
an and later with other officials at the
state department. 1t is known that
he discussed informally the situation
produced by the sinking of the Lusi-
tania and the sending of the American
note, and it was understood also that
Secretary Bryan appraised President
Wilson in New York Of the substance
of the conversation. Later DR.. Dumba
conferred with Count Won Bernstorff
| Both the Austrian and German Am
| bassadors are understood to have tele-
| graphed to their governments urging
suspension of submarine attacks on
| passenger ships while the diplomatic
| dicussions were in progress, because of
the eSrious situation that had resulted
lin Int ChlIeu otote EIJIn the SHINING u
| the Lusitania. They have cautioned
extreme care lest the sinking of anoth-
er ship with American lives aboard
might lead to an immediate break in
the relations of the United States with
Germany.
Austria is watching with much in
terest the situation with which her al
" is confronted in the United States
and her influence is being used in the
direction of assisting in a peaceful
settlement
Various suggestions have been dis
cussed by the German and Austrian
ambassadors, and it is understood that
many of them have been cabled tC
their home governments.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
FRENCH WAR OFFICE
REPORTS MANY GAINS
To the West of the User Canal Enemy
Left 1000 Dead and Great Mum
Der of Rifles.

PARIS, May is, 2.35 p. m. - The
French war office today gives out the
following statement on the progress of
hostilities:
On the terrane to the west of the
User canal conquered by us yesterday
and the day before the Germans left
about 1000 dead and a great number
Of rifles During the course of the en-
gagements Of yesterday we made some
further prisoners.
To the east of the Canal we have
consolidated the positions recently
taken by US. During the night the
Germans undertook a particularly vio-
lent counter attack preceded by bonn.
bardment. They were repulsed.
In the region of Notre Dame de
Lorette on the road from Aix-Nou
lette to Souchez we checked completely
by artillery fire two other German
counter attacks.
AS for ourselves, we captured, as the
result of a night advance, a group OF
houses near the cemetery Of Ablain
Along all the front to the north OF
Arras, the artillery fighting is contin
uing by day and by night.
The Germans have bombarded Ar
ras with particularly ferocity. In th'
region of Ville-au-Bois the enemy yes
terday undertook fresh attack, bu
was easily repulsed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18

w. J. Cain of Brattleboro as president
presiding The distinguished visitors in
cluded Gen f. ID. Holmes, department
commander Of New Hampshire; Col Ar
thur G. Wilcox, commanding Sd regiment.
Patriarchs Militant. of Massachusetts, and
Capt f. I. Hart of Massachusetts,
These officers We're elected: Colonel,
Alexander Duncan of Barre; lieutenant
colonel, Mai w T. Frost Of Bennington;
secretary, Assistant Adjutant General d.
Y. Stone Of Barre; treasurer, Past Cap
tain c. G. Staples Of Brattleboro. The
rest of the meeting was given up to the
transaction of routine business.
An officers meeting, with Col. Duncan
in charge, followed Immediately after the
council meeting.
Most of the visiting members took adj
vantage of the dinner served in the Cen
tire Congregational church by the Woman 5
association of the church That organiza-
tion also viii serve supper this evening
Formation of Parade.
| The parade formed on Main street with
1 the right resting near the town building.
| There were 100 uniformed men in line and
\ 102 members Of subordinate lodges who
marched after the uniformed men. Nu-
merous automobiles followed bearing Wis
iting women.
This was the order of formation
First Regiment band, n men, Col. "
/ L. Haigh, drum major.
Col. Alexander Duncan of Barre, com
manding, staff and visiting officers, IA
Ninton canton of Barre. Capt. NJ. P
Blake, 13 men.
Crescent canton of st. Johnsbury,
men, and Palestine canton of Brattleboro
30 men, marching as one, Capt w. j
Cain
Rutland canton, Rutland, Capt n W
WILLIAMS, 4 men.
Slitchewaug canton, Bellows Falls, Capt
G. b. Ninton, IT men.
Members Of subordinate lodges; automo
biles
The line moved over the followin.
route, a slight change having beer
made in the published route by having
the column move down Church stree
instead of School and over Elliot t
the engine house and there counter
march on Elliot to Elm. The rout
was Main street to Putney road, Par
place, Chaplin, Oak, Whipple, Greer
Church, Elliot to engine house, Ellio
to Elm, to Canal and back to Mai
: street, where the line was disbande
in front of the town building.
At clock the comforting of tn
{ Decoration of Chivalry will be exen
plified in Festival hall, which will b
open to the public upon the paymen
of a small admission fee.
This evening in the Armory will b
held the concert and ball of the Patr
archs Militant Col w. 7. Haigh wi
! be floor director and viii have nume
!, Gus assistants and aids. The concel
= i will be given from to 9 o'clock b
u Leitsinger s orchestra, and there wi
: be dancing from to l o'clock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
CRUSHING BLOW
TO AUSTRIAN ARMY
Said to Have Abandoned 10000 Fris
Cncrs and Important Positions on
Battle Front.

LONDON, May IS, 5.43 a. m.-The
Austrian defeat in Bukowina was OF
such great proportions as to more than
offset the victory gained by the Ten
tonic allies in West Galicia, according
to the Russian official statement con-
tanned in despatch from Petrograd
TO the Reuter- Telegram company.
The Austrians are reported to have
abandoned 10000 prisoners in their
flight and important positions organ
lied on q front Of SO miles. The Rus
slams claim TO have occupied Czernow-
itz, and also claim that the remnants
of the Austrian army TetTeating in
the direction of Pruth are in danger of
disaster
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
MILLIONAIRE ITALIAN
AND SON ARE SHOT
Two Gunmen Opened Fire on the Gal
luccis and Both Men Are Expected
to Die,

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Giosue Gal
lucci, millionaire and a political power
in Harlem 5 Little Italy," was shot
and probably fatally wounded last
night by two men as he Iounged IN mis-
son 5 coffee room in East 109th street.
His son Luca, - years of age, also
was shot through the body and prob
ably viii die
The last attempt on Gallucci 5 life
is said to be the 25th to kill him by
gangsters who envied him his power
in the Italian colony. He went about
always surrounded by not fewer tnan
six body guards Within two years
two of these guards have fallen by
shots aimed at their employer.
The two gunmen entered the coffee
room and opened fire without warning.
The elder Gallucci was hit twice and
his son once Nine men who remained
in the place after the shooting were
taken into custody as witnesses.
Word that - the boss = had been shot
spread rapidly through Little Italy
and the police had to establish lines
half q block away from the coffee room
to control the throngs Of excited Ital
| ians.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

far-reaching victory in Bukowina is
claimed in an official announcement from
Petrograd
According to this statement the Rus
slams have swept through Bukowina, tax
ing back much of the territory which
they held earlier in the war until they
were driven out by the Austrians.
Their successes are described as of such
Importance that they more than offset the
Austro-German victory in Western Galicia
in the drive from Cracow.
The Russian war Office comedies a fur
ther retreat in Russian Poland between
the Pilica and Yistula rivers on a part Of
the long front over which they have been
compelled by the Austro-G German armies
to fall back
The Turkish general staff Of Dardan-
elles reports that several attacks on the
Turkish right wing were repulsed with a
loss of 1900 men to the allies
The British press representatives at the
Dardanelles telegraph that the allies have
now advanced about FIVE miles IN the
Gallpoli peninsula.
An Amsterdam despatch to Paris
newspaper says the German reply to the
American note viii be despatched on
Thursday and that it is expected in Hol
land that German viii defend the sinking
of the Lusitania and decline to modify
| her methods OF submarine warfare
The decision of Italy's policy concern
ing the war apparently has been postponed
until after parliament meets on Thursday
1t is expected in Rome that parliament
will be asked to confer plenary powers OF
the cabinet
A plot to assassinate the Sultan of Tur
key, Field Marshal Won Der Goltz, Fiel,
Marshal Won Sanders and Enver Pashi
Is said to have been discovered in Con
lstantinople.
Turks and Armenians are credited Will
the authorship OF the plot and 400 Al
menians have been arrested
/ The reports from the western front dis
closes no important changes subsequent t
the victory over two-mile front nea
IaBassee announced yesterday by the Brit
ish. Violent counter attacks by the Gel
mans are said by French war officials t
have failed and small gain for allies nea
Ablain is reported The French commur
= ication also says the Germans left 200
dead on the ground near the User cana
over which they attacked the allied line
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
CRIMINAL CASES
TO BEGIN TO-DAY
Evidence Finished This Forenoon in
Civil Suit Against Charles Miner
Verdict for Plaintiff.

The criminal cases in county court at
Newfane will start this afternoon. The
testimony was finished this forenoon in
the case of the Kinnear & eager Mfg Co.
of Columbus, o., against Charles Miner of
Brattleboro, a suit to recover 1924 for
galvanized iron used by Mr.. Miner on the
exterior of the Princess building on Ell
liot street. In this case F. E. Barber is
for the plaintiff and Chase & Chase for
the defendant Arguments in that case
were begun at the opening of this after
noon's session. Later the jury returned a
verdict for the plaintiff to recover the full
amount and costs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.

The Odd Fellows request persons having
flags to display them as this is Odd Eel
lows week in Brattleboro. 1t is especially
desired that flags be displayed on the line
of the parade Tuesday afternoon.
Local Odd Fellows wishing tickets for
the banquet will place their application
for same with O. d. Stowel and tickets
win be sold in order as long as they last.
The automobile ride Wednesday at 2.30
O'Clock is for visiting Rebekahs only.
They will start from the Brooks House
Thursday, May 20, 7.3O p. m.-Regular
meeting of Oasis Encampment Exempli-
fcation of the Golden Rule degree. Re
freshments at the close Of the meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
TWO AFTER NEWS
STAND PRIVILEGE
relectmen Took No Action on Adams
Petition for Space in Town Hall
Corridor-Fox Applies.

The selectmen took no action at their
last meeting in regard to the application
Of w A. Adams of Park building for per
mission to establish a news stand in the
town hall corridor
When it was announced that Mr.. Adams
had made application Manager George E.
Fox of the Auditorium, who formerly con
Quoted the news store on Elliot street,
made application, not having supposed
previously that any space in the corridor
was for rent.
There being two applicants the select
men simply discussed the matter inform
ally, and it was their sentiment that moth
ing be done about the matter until it was
learned how much the applicants were
willing to pay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
American Citizens Warned
to Use Other Paths Than
the War Zone
GERMANY KNEW
WHAT SHE WAS DOING
And Had Considered All Possible Con
eoquences - Intimation That British
Ambassador Was influential in Fran
ing American Note.

THE HAGUE, May is, 2.Ij. p. NJ
Berlin newspapers as Il rule refrain
from comment ON the American note
90 Germany. The Tates Zeitung, how
ever, says:
Tho United States makes the
lrus4uc demand that Germany aban-
don submarine war against Great BRIT
ain. The United States disregards with
complete disdain the German war zone
declarations communicated TO Wash
ingtou Feb Z and later in the course of
exchanges notes as surprising lrregu-
laritv' the German embassy s warning
i'm the cuse and permits itself TO I'M
pute ts the German government us an
excuse the probability that the Ger
man submarine commanders acted con
trarv to orders. Whoever reads this
note without prejudice can scarcely
escape the impression that the British
ambassador at Washington was not far
away when il was framed. Ono could
equally as well imagine it's contents to
ho % speech bv Premier Asguith i'm the
bouee of Commons.
Count Won RevcnclOw. the naval
critic. declares that the German w;rl
zone declaration followed the Britlsl
declaration against which America fail
sI 20 protest The present note. sc
for as concerns topedced steamers
makes England S conclusions and TN
truc statements her own, ,' he writes
Germany knew what She was dom.
when she made her decision and har
considered al possible consequences
Germany must and will 90 her WA,
gud leave it to the United States t,
tLoCsc other paths than those througI
the war zone if Americon citizens hay
desire to visit Europe in these tim
1ud observe how American war maze
rials arc prolonging the bloody war.
The Nossicho Ieitng merely Fr
marks incidentally that the authoriza
translation cf tho American not
shows ''thc same sharp form rs III
version received from the Hava
agency.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
ASSAILANT WAS
SLAIN BY SOLDIER
Freitag, Who Shot President of Por-
tugese Cabinet, May Have Intend
ed Bullet for Costa.

LISBON, May Is, 8.58 a. m.-Sen-
ator Freitas, who shot and dangerous
ly wounded Joao Chagas, president of
the new cabinet, was slain by soldier,
who witnessed the attack upon Signor
Chagas. By his action the soldier fore
stalled an attack on Freitas by civ
ilians who were clamoring for his life.
1t was Freitas who lead the attack
in the senate against the Alphonso
Costa party in the parliamentary con
flict year.
1t is believed in some quarters that
the bullet which struck Chargas was
| intended for Costa, who arrived il
Lisbon earlier in the day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
Warships Reviewed by Pres
ident Wilson in New
York HarbOr Today
Is BATTLESHIPS
WERE IN THE REVIEW
Tens of Thousands of People Flocked
to Vantage Points to Witness the I'M
posing Spectacle-Flsst VIII Rem
devious at Newport.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-The big feet
Of warships wnlcn mas been at anchor
in the Hudson river 10 days steamed
out to sea at II o'clock today with
President Wilson reviewing the five
mile line.
Headed By the superdreadnaught
Wyoming, Admiral Fletcher's flagship,
the 16 big battleships and their train
of lesser fighting craft steamed past
the presidential yacht at a speed of
IA knots, with sailors and marines of
each ship standing at the rail at atten-
ton.
Tens of thousands of persons flocked
to vantage points to view the marine
procession. Traffic on the Hudson was
suspended between Manhattan and
New Jersey shores one-half an hour
before the fleet sailed.
Leaving New York the feet made
for Newport, the rendezvous from
which will be directed the maneuvers
in the war game along the Atlantic
coast.
The President and most of his party
had arranged to return to Washington
aboard the Mayfower.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH

Tuesday. $50 to G.3o p. N. - Ola
members of the church are invited.
Tickets 25c each.
Tuesday, Z p. m. - Meeting of the
10y Scouts in the chapel
Tuesday, 7.3o p. m.-Union meeting
of Christian Endcavor societies in the
Baptist church
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
LEADERS AT LcGGERHEADs.
Lord Fisher May Resign on Account
of Friction with Churchill

LONDON, May IS, 1880 p. IN. -
There have been no new developments
so far today in the threatened break
between Winston Churchill first lord
of the admiralty, and Lord Fisher. ad-
miral of the fleet and first sea lord.
1t is understood, however, that the
matter will be the subject of state
ment in the house of commons today
The Daily Telegraph this morning saws
the resignation of Lord Fisher is
thought to be probable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
RIOTING IN TRIESTE.
Preesnce of the Military Insufficient
to Stop Demonstrations.

ROME, May Is, Ills a m.-Despatches
from Trieste confirm previous reports that
revolutionary movement is in progress and
"a state of siege has been declared The
presence of the military has failed to pre-
vent attempts at popular uprisings and
demonstrations of hostility to Emperor
Francis Joseph.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
PENNSYLVANIA WAS
CHASED BY SUBMARINE
Cunard Liner Escaped by Running a
zigzag Course-Smau Boats
Were in Readiness.

GLASGOW, Scotland, May II delayed
in transmission) A passenger who came
from New York on the Cunard liner Tran
sylvania declares a German submarine
was sighted last Sunday night. The
Pennsylvania steered d zigzag course and
was successful in riding clear of danger.
While the submarine was in sight the
small boats of the liner were swung out
in readiness for emergency.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
CUNARDER WILL SAIL.
orduna to Leave for Liverpool Today
with 800 Passengers.

NEW YORK, May 18.-More than
800 passengers were booked to sail to-
day on boa-d the Cunard line steamer
Orduna for Liverpool. 1t was reported
she had on board a large cargo of sup
plies for the British government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
THE WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy Tonight - Wednesday
Moderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, May 18. The
weather forecast: Partly cloudy to-
night. Wednesday fair. Moderate, va
riable winds becoming northwest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
LaDUCA GETS SIX
MONTHS IN JAIL
Brattleboro Freight Conductor Sen
fenced to 18 Months, but Sentence
on Two Counts Suspended.
Especial to The Reformer.)
NEW LONDON. Conn. Nav Is


In the superior court here this morning
Edward j. LaDuca of Brattleboro, a Cen
tral Vermont freight conductor, was sen
tenced to spend six months in jail on each
of the three counts for indecent assault
on three small boys, for which he was con-
yicted last week Judge Shumway sus-
pended indefinitely the execution of SEN
tence on two counts, which leaves but six
months for LaDuca to serve.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18
Patriarchs Militant First to
Meet-COuncil Has Busi-
ness Session
CANTONS PARADE
THIS AFTERNOON
Alexander Duncan of Barre Chosen
President of Council Decoration of
Chivalry to Be Conferred at 4
O'clock-Concert and Ball Tonight.

This Is Canton day, the opening day of
the annual session of the grand bodies OF
Of cold and rain, the weather was ideal
for marching.
The first business was the meeting OF
the department council at 8 O'Clock, Col
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-18

Brattleboro man had prominent part
in affairs of first day.