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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
WARSHIP TORPEDOED,
NEARLY 200 PERISH
Submarine Sinks British Auxiliary
Cruiser Bayano OFF Southwest
Coast Of Scotland.

LONDON, March 13.-, The admiralty
announces the loss of the auxiliary
cruiser Bayano while the vessel was
engaged in patrol duty. In its state
ment OF the disaster the admiralty
says:
On the llth Of March wreckage of
the Bavauo and bodies were discovered,
and circumstances point to her having
been sunk by an enemy torpedo.
Eight officers and eighteen men were
rescued. but it is feared that the re
nainder OF the crew were lost.
The captain of the Belfast steamer
Castlcreagh reports passing Thursday
morning a quantity Of wreekage and
dead bodies floating in lifeboats. He
attempted to search for possible sur
vivors, but was prevented by the ap-
pCarInce Cf an ehemy submarine, which
gave chase for twenty minutes.
The Belfast correspondent of the
| Daily Telegraph says the Bayano was
| torpcdocd Thursday morning at
| O clock off Corsewan Point, Wigton-
shire, Scotland, and that nearly 20C
! lives were lost, as the cruiser sank al
most Immediately. The vessel had q
| crew Of about 2l6 men on board. Wig
toushirc is the southwesternmost coun
| ~ in Scotland It lies on the north
| channel, which leads into the Irish Sea
from the Atlantic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINERS.
otterbein Male Quartet and Bell Ring
ers Next Monday.

The closing entertainment in the
course under the auspices of the Union
entertainment course committee viii be
given in the First Baptist church next
Monday evening. March -. at clock
by the Otterbeln male quartet and bell
ringers. The Otterbeins are first
class combination and have earned a
wide reputation il lycem and Chan
tauqua engagements covering 80 states.
A press notice from Syracuse, y. y.
concerning their work said: '.The OF
tcrbein male quartet and bell ringers
greatly delighted a large audience at
the Tabernacle Baptist church The
company is composed of real artists.
IN every song there is life and action,
as well as sweet music and perfect har-
mony. They are simply great The
solo work was excellent. As reader
and impersonator, Mr.. Engla greatly
cxcels. lie kept his audience in roar
Of laughter The bell ringing was su-
perb and proved to he one of the most
pleasing and entertaining features OF
the evening. Again aud again they
were encored, the audience seeming
never to LAG or tire or get enough
| Should the Otterbeins come to our city
again, a must enthusiastic reception
awaits them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

George H. Sherry, Dover. y. H: Michael
!. Moran. Brattlcboro
The appointment Of Mr. Moran ends a
long controversy. He viii take charge Of
the office as soon as the transfer can be
made. and he Will he confirmed at the next
session of the Senate.
When Major Childs was nominated by
the President Dec 16 the nomination was
made on the recommendation of the post
office department IN spite Of the fact that
the Democratic state committee Of Yer
mont, who were given to understand that
1t would he for them to decide to whom
the patronage should 60, had voted by a
large majority in favor of Mr.. Moran.
Mr.. Moran and a majority of the state
committee naturally were much surprised
by the sudden turn OF affairs. and they
got in touch with certain men who had
the confirmation OF the nomination held
up until the matter could be investigated.
Since then MIR. Moran and Major Child7
| have spent a large part of the time in
Washington.
| Almost single handed Mr. Moran con
ducted his case and through certain facts
| which he was able TO furnish and through
| proof with which he was able TO contro
vert certain statements which had eman.
ated from Brattlehoro he convinced the
| department that he was entitled to the
/ Impeachment.
The 'Brattleboro fight" as it has beer
known in Washington, has been one ot
| the best known of the patronage contests
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
GERMAN ADVANCE
HAS BEEN CHECKED
Army Held Back by Russians Near Przasnysz-
Austria Refuses to Cede Trieste to Italy and
Latter Country Has Complete Military Prepara-
ton for "Any Eventuality'

Announcement from the French ministry
of marines states that the bonbardment
Of the DardancIlcs was continued yesterday,
but leaves in doubt the amount OF damage
inflicted on Turkish Notifications. The
statement refers to the attack on batterIe,
commanding the bay of NIorto at the en-
trance to the Dardanelles and To mine
sweeping operations Previous official rc-
ports gave tine impression that the forts al
the entrance of the straits had beeo badly
damaged if not destroyed and that on
third of the straits had been cleared O.
mines
The German movement in Northern Pc
land is developing rapidly straining the
resources Of the Russians to prevent fur
thcr advance.
The Russian war office reports that the
German advance on Przasnysz, said by BE,
Iin yesterday to have been pushed ts
within ~ miles OF the city had beer
checked
The Germans are bringing mp new forces
and attempting Aanlling movements.
1t is reported in Russia that Austri,
has refused to discuss the cession o
Trieste to Italy and is willing to yield onl,
% small part OF the province of Treut.
Italy, it is said, has completed militar
preparations for any eyentuahty."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
COUNT WITTE WAS
FIRST PRIME MINISTER
Death OF cne of the Most Notable Men
Of Russia-Attended Portsmouth
Conference.

LONDON. March l3. 9.36 q. m. -
Count Sergius Julovich Witte, Russia ;
first prime minister, died last night
says a Petrograd despatch TO Reuter- :
Telegram company. Count Witte. who
was born in ls49 at Pills, was one
of the Russian plenipotentiaries at
Portsmouth, y. H., in the negotiations
for peace with japan il 1905. lie was
aftcrward made a count and appointed
president of the new ministry. but re-
tired in 1906 and held no important
post after that time. He was taken sic !.
a week ago.
Count Wittc was regarded as in some
respects one of the most remarkable
men his country had produced. His
fame in Russia rests on his develop
ment of manufacturing industries, the
expansion of railroads, and the pidtm.
Of the monetary system on a gold basis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
ACQU|TTAL FOR
HARRY X. THAW
Also for the Four Men Held with Him on Charge of
Conspiracy Motion Made to Have Thaw Com
mtted to MatteaWan as Insane Remanded to
the TombS Temporarily

NEW YORK, March 13-Harry X
Thaw was acquitted today OF conspiracy
in escaping from Matteawan asylum on
Aug. II. 1913, the charge upon which he
was brought back To New York from New
Hampshire.
Roger Thompson, Richard J. Butler, Eu-
gene Duffy and Thomas Flood, the four
men who assisted him in his spectacular
dight to Canada, Were likewise acquitteG
The jury had labored all night and until
12.2u O'Clock this afternoon in an effort to
reach a verdict
As soon az the verdict wds announced
Thaw was given into the custody ol
sheriff Grifenhagen of New York county
The four co-defcndants were discharged
a motion to have Thaw committed to
Matteawan as insane was made by Deputy
Attorney General Cook Immediately after
the verdict had been returned
The motion was comhattcd by Thaw' :
counsel vino announced that inasmuch a,
Thaw was brought here on a cou-piracs
charge and found not guilty lie should bc
returned to the state OF New Hampshire
al sane man
Formal motion that he he so returned
was then made bv Thaw's lawyers.
Justice Page announced that he would
hear arguments on the motion Monday
| In the meantime Thaw was remanded d
the Tombs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March b.
Washington officials have been asked
by customs officials here TO consider
the case Of two OF the crew OF the
American ship, William T.. FRYE. who
remain on the Prinz Eitel 1t has de-
veloped that the two men, who at first
We're said to have been enlisted in the
German navy. have been detained bv
order Of the Prinz Eite : commander
on the ground that they were German
citizens and still subject TO service
Collector Hamilton said the matter had
been reported and that nc was await
ing instructions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
TALK BY
ADVERTISING EXPERT
Carroll j. Swan Entertained $50 Mem
bers Of Vermont Wheel Club at
Members Night Meeting.

Carroll j. swan. eXpreSident OF the
Pilgrim Publicity association OF Boston.
held the close attention OF 100 mcmbcr-
Of the Vermont Wheel club il an informal
talk last evening in the clubroom on
the general subject OF advertising Some
of his statements were revelations -
many Of those present as 70 the mami
tude 0f the advertising business and tie
systems employed by the big advertisers
the advertising experts and the publish
err. He spoke OF the great value to Bvat-
tleboro through the wide publicity given
To the town as the home Of the Estcy
Organ Company and the headquarters of
the National Hol~tcin-Friesian associa-
tion. The power # advertising 70 pro-
ducc results and values, the absolute re-
ecsslty of honesty IN the printed words,
and the need Of cooperation hctHCCn the
publishers and the advertisers were
among many of the good points discussed.
Mr.. Swan enliyened his talk by "A sal
riety Of snappy stories, which added zcst
To his remarks and served a. illustrations
TOR his arguments
In turning slightly aside from liz sub
ject he urged New England people 10 get
together and 70 work for the interests uf
/ our SIX little but important states He
preached the doctrine Of optimism. urg-
ing everybody to talk and work for good
times, and expressed strongly his belief
/ IN a revival Of business already gaining
momentum
/ In closing he spoke Of the possibilities
Of usefulness Of an organization like the
/ Wheel club in working for bettcrmcnt III
/ local and state affairs. Mr. Swan made a
real hit with his auditors and was greeted
with frequent outbursts Of applause
In the later evening lunch was served
/ in the cafe
At the ncNt members nigh, meetin.
! Thursday, March -. the speaker viii be-
Congressman Frank l. Greene Of the first
/ Vermont district
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
LAND OPERATIONS NEXT.
Fleet to Have Assistance in Attacks
on Dardanel1es Forts.

LONDON, March 13, 1892 p. NJ
In the east the battle of Przasnysz and
in the west the operations around La
Bassee are expected to develop into
events Of military importance during
the coming week. Meanwhile the al
lied fleet continues its efforts to force
the Dardanelles. However the allies
do not claim that any more important
forts have been reduced. Much de
pends on the weather and lombard
ments of this week have been ham.
pered by unfavorable weather eondi
tions Plans are going forward fol
extensive land operations when the
the time comes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

The Bayano is the fourth auxiliary
cruiser on the British side to be lost
since the war began. She was a steel
schoouer-rigged steamer of 5,94S gross
tonnage built in 1913, and before she
was taken over by the government
hailed from Glasgow. Germany has so
far lost by sinking, capture, or intern
ing fourteen auxiliary cruisers.
Including all these auxiliary cruisers
and training ships, like the British
Fishguard H., the British naval losses
50 far officially recorded or reported by
,lisintercstcd witnesses (the Audacious
fer example, amount to, in number OF
vessels. - vessels. and in tonnage. 172.
9iS. Tho German loss, including sever
submarines, is 81 ships with a total ton
mage cf 100, SCI.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
AMERICANS LIVES
STILL IN DANGER
Affairs in Mexico City in a Chaotic
Condition-McManus Killing IN
creases Fears.

WASHINGTON, March l3.-Anxietv
for the safety Of Americans in Mexico
City was still evident here today, al
though the administration officials ex-
pressed the hope that the Zapata
forces who now occupy the city would
maintain order. Rapid evacuation and
occupation Of the capital has brought
about such q chaotic condition of af-
fairs that some officials believe no for
eiguars' lives are safe. The killing of
Holm b. McManus, the American, in
Mexico City, did not tend to increase
confidence in government circles that
affairs would he maintained in a stable
manner.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
NURSE WINS CASE
AGAINST B. LEVIN
Justice Goodhue Renders Judgment to
Recover Full Pay for Five Weeks
and Two Days

Justice Harlan Goodhue of West
minister, after hearing the suit of AIRS.
E. A. Phillips of Westminster West
against b. Levin of Manchester {Nt0
at Westminster yesterday, gave judg-
ment for the full amount of the plant
iff s claim.
Mrs Phillips testified that she re
ceived a letter Dec. Is, 1914, notifying
her to 20 to Manchester as nurse
She went there and remained with
friends subject 10 call until Jan. -
After one week she was discharged and
paid SIS, the agreed amount, for the
one week Of work. She asked full pay
for five weeks and two days.
Attorney 0. b. Hughes appeared fol
the plaintiff and Attorney \. L
Schwenk for the defendant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
MANsLAUGHTER CHARGE.
Young Men Urder Bail in Connection
with Miss Ryan's Death.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. March "a
Joseph st. Pierre and Bernard LELAND.
for a hearing March 80 on charge
of murder followed the investigation
of the death of Miss Esther Ryan,
were held by the district court today
for hearing March 80 on charge
of manslaughter Each furnished
81 500 bail. An analysis of the diges-
tive organs of the girl IS being made
to determine the nature of the drug
which is believed to have caused her
death.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
Germany Will Probably Pay
Damages for Destruction
of American Ship
INTEREST CENTERS IN
CAPT. KIEHNE'S STORY
German Commander Will Tell Officials
in Washington His Personal Nara
tive of Sinking of the William P.
Frye.


tive of Sinking of the William P.
Frye.
WASHINGTON. March 13.-OAicial in
tcrest in the questions arising from the
destruction of the American sailing shil
William P. Frye, by the German cruiser
Prinz Eitel Friedrich centered largely in
what Capt. kiehne OF the Frye had to
say today concerning the event.
The captain was to give treasury and
state department officials d personal mar
rative Of the sinking of his vessel i'll the
South Atlantic Jan. 2S last
Capt. Kiehne will also lay before the
officials sworn statements by members o;
the Fryes crew and upon these viii de
pend largely the nature of the diplomatic
correspondence with Germany.
The decision Of the American govern
ment ON the question raised by the sink
ing OF the Frye and internment of the
'rinz Eitel probably viii not be an
uomced for several days
| 1t is regarded as virtually certain, how
ever. that unless Germany makes volun
tary reparation for the destruction of tn,
vessel, the American government will pro
| test and also claim damages The opinio1
! prevails in many quarters that the usua
| reparation in such cases will be mad,
| and the incident closed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
AMBASSADOR SAYS
CAPTAIN WAS RIGHT
Claims That Commander Of Printz
Eitel Friedrich Acted Under the
Only Guide He Possessed.

WASHINGTON. March l3. Count
Won Bernstorff, the German ambassa-
dor. in discussing with state depart
ment officials TODAY the sinking Of the
American ship. William +. Frye. lie
Tended the action Of Capt. Ghierichens
of the German auxiliary cruiser. Prinz
Eitel Friedrich. contending that lie
acted under the declaration Of London.
which was the only guide he had as to
the disposition Of prizes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH
Sunday, March II.

lo:"O 81. u.-Divine worship. Subject
of sermon, Knowing the Uuknowu-
bic.
lt:i5 "a. Sunday school. Union
opening exercises of the several de
partmcnts i'm the church.
GstJ p. m-Christiau Eudcavor meet
ing iu the chapel Subject, Tests OF
My Christianity. Matt. lu:lG-3l.
Leader, Miss Bessie l.. Farnum.
$50 %. m.--Evangelstic meeting in the
church. Special music. Subject Of
sermon Jesus. the Master ct Men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
ALLEN COMES FOR
BROTHER-IN-LAW
States Attorney Hughes Will inter
view Chamberlain Before Latter
Leaves Town for Home

Wesley Allen Of Wardshoro came to
Brattlcboro this morning to accompany
to his home his brother-in-law, George
Newell Chamberlain, who attempted to
commit suicide at the railroad station
Thursday morning. State S Attorney
90. B. Hughes will have AN interview
with Chamberlain before he leaves
tv officials.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
SAILED FOR CHINA.
Second japanese Squadron of $4,000
Soldiers on Their Way.

PEKIN, China, March IS. The
Chinese government has official infor
nation to the effect that the second
japanese squadron, conveying two di
visions of approximately 10000 soldiers,
has sailed for China.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
Mission Study Glasses.

Monday $3.50 p. m.-With Mrs II.
G.. Rice. Chestnut hill
Tuesday 7.30 p, m.--With Mrs. c. =
spencer, Chase street.
Thursday 80 p. m.--Christiau En-
dcuyor class in the chapel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
McADoo COMFORTABLE.
Making Good Progress After Opera
ton for Appendicitis.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-Secre-
tary McAdoo, operated upon yesterday
for appendicitis, was reported today
as doing well. This bulletin was is
sued by his physicians: Secretary
McAdoo had fairly good night and
with no complications should make a
good recovery. All conditions are sat
isfactory.''
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
Substitute for Ware Bill.

4 substitute bill to replace II l0l the
WARE district court bill, has been
introduced from the committee on min
or courts. The original bill was intro
duced by Mr.. Ware Of Townshend and
has created some newspaper comment.
The substitute bill which comes from
the committee on minor courts has been
prepared bv a subcommittee consisting
Of Messrs. Moore of Ludlow and Gra-
ham of Roc bingham of the judiciary
committee and Mr.. Lund, chairman OF
the committee, on minor courts in con
sultation with Mr. Ware. The measure
IS substantially the same as the Ware
bill except that provision is made fol
the appointment of the judges by tho
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
Recess Nomination Signed
This Morning by the
President
APPOINTMENT ENDS
LONG CONTROVERSY
New Government Official VIII Begin
Duties as Soon as Transfer Car Be
Made Confirmation Will Come at
Next Senate Session.
Especial to The Reformer.) }

WASHINGTON. ID. c., March IL
President Wilson today made the follow
ing recess appointments for postmasters ;
Perry f. Brown, Northampton, Mass :
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
PERIsHED IN HOME.
MIR. ar.i Mrs. William Minton Burned
to Death in Nahant, Mass.

NAHANT, Mass, March 13.-Wil-
liam Minton and his wife perished
when their cottage on Sunset hill was
burned early today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Moderate
Northwest Winds

WASHINGTON, March Is. The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Sunday. Moderate northwest winds
becoming variable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
BIRTHS.

In Wilmington, March 10, a daughter
TO Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

In two years Minnesota has spent
$3.524,814 for better roads.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

Japan produces I90No tons of am
monio every year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

China s foreign population is esti
mated at 100000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
workmen S Compensation Act.

The workmen 5 compensation act
with the senate amendment was refer
red to the judiciary committee this
morning and this bill, one of the most
important of the session. viii come up
for action by the house the first of
next week.
\ bill will soon be presented in the
senate to put agricultural county
agents on permanent basis. 1t is
stated that the feeling is growing
stronger that the agricultural appropri-
alton should 20 direct to the agricul-
tural agents in the different counties.
After discussing house bill ll3 which
would exempt from taxation money
loaned by savings banks and trust com
panies at rate not to exceed five per
cent which Mr. McClarv of Windsor
said was the most important bin the
| legislature would have to consider 1t
was finally made special order for
next Tuesday afternoon at 2,l5 o clock
| Mr., Moore of Ludlow thought that the
Ipresent law benefited the well-to-dC
people but the poor were placed in {
worse position than before and that
they were entitled TO either per cent
money or offsets Mr.. Foote Of Corn
wall was in favor of making all loan:
made outside of banks pay tax Of ont
ya.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13
It's Purpose Was to Prevent
the Pollution of Streams
by Mill Refuse
A NEW PRIMARY
ELECTIONS MEASURE
It Changes Phraseology OF Bill Intro
duced by MIR. Russell of Derby =
Workmens Compensation Act to
Come Up Next Week
Especial to The Reformer.)
MONTPELIER. March 13

After passing the So-called sawdust
bill to third reading yesterday the
house dismissed il this morning af
ter an hour debate on motion of
Mr. Roundy of Burke. It's purpose
was to prevent pollution of streams
from mill refuse. Some amendments
We're proposed by Stacy of Hartford
and Richford Of Hiehgate, making
provisions apply to all kinds IF mills
and all refuse, bat they were defeat
ed
Mr.. Graham Of Rockingham seemed
to strike the key note when he urged
| that the provisions OF the bill could
| not be enforced without violation Of
| constitutional rights through taking
| property for Il private purpose like
| forcing q millowEer to contribute half
| the expense of Installing machinery to
! dispose Of the sawduSt. He asked If
| the fish and game commissioners was a
proper person to direct the industries
| of the state on our streams and said IT
! was question of fish versus indus
/ tries in Vermont. Mr.. Moore of Lud-
| low asserted that plan Of action con
|templated by the bill had been tried in
| Massachusetts and had worked out
we'll
Another bill dealing with the ques-
tion of lights on vehicles in place of
one recently killed by the house will
be introduced into the senate. 1t is
along the same lines. exempting heavy
wagons. and its provisions are not ap-
plicable III towns or cities where lights
on the streets are within 500 feet Of
each other. The weights and meas
ure question was revived by a ioln,
resolution introduced by Mr.. DurgiI
of Morgan, providing that the expense
of that department for the two fisca
years ending June 80, 1916 should not
be more than $4,000. Hugh Henry
the commissioner, said when told al
, the resolution that the office might
just as well be abolished as to be han
dicapped by such sum and that h,
had expected at least $4,000 yea
and needed more
The committee on elections intro
duced primary elections bill thi
morning as substitute TO II $50
drafted by Mr. Russell of Derby l
merely changes the phraseologv of tn,
: Russell bill
The bill providing for medical in
spcction in schools, as slightly amend
cd by the house SO as to substitute tn
word health Inspector for medical in
spector, was made Il special order il
the senate for 1905 Wednesday. Thi
action was taken merely as II precau
S tion and the amendment will be con
Cured in without doubt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-13

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