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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
PROHIBITION PIES IN COLORADO.
State Moves to Keep Intoxicating
Food from Citizens.

DENVER, Dee. 2.-Christmas plum
pudding and mince pie in Colorado may
be favored with brandy but not so on
New Year s. This is the ruling of At
torney-General Farrar, following a con-
ference today with Gov Carlson on the
new prohibition law, effective Jan. l.
1t was decreed that the dry law for
bids the manufacture for sale of mince
meat, plum pudding, branded peaches,
macaroons and other desserts IN which
Intoxicating liquors may be an ingredi-
ent. The question as to whether
there can be such q thing as an Gin
toXicating food was not definitely de-
termined but the ban was placed on
the sale Of hqucr in any form for use
in foods.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
Centre Congregational Church

Every evening except Saturday, at 30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS meeting in the tab
CrnacIe.
Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day afternoon, at ; o'cIock-Chapman-
Alexander meeting in the tabernacle.
Rummage sale Dee , and / in the South
watercure building, proceeds to be
used for furnishings for the church house.
Friday evening Dee. :, at O'clock
All Congregational men in this village and
West Bratteboro, including the men OF
the Swedish Congregational church, are
asked to meet in the Centre Congrega-
tonal chapel for brief conference with
DR. Chapman. They will march at - to
the tabernacle, where seats will he re-
served. If YOU cannot come at Z try to
join the procession at 20. All men and
boys in the parishes, whether church mem
bers or not, are urged to Join in this dele
cation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
GERMANY BUILDING
GIGANTICiBIPLANES
Type Steered from a Bridge, Like
Ship, Marks Revolution in Air
craft Perfection.

LONDON, Dee. IA German battle
plane, steered from the bridge like
steamship, was described by Baron Ceder-
strom, director of the Swedish government
aeroplane factory at Soedertelge, who has
been visiting aviation centers in Germany
a Reuter- despatch from Copenhagen says.
Baron Cederstrom said that the entire
German aeroplane production is under
going complete revolution, the change be
ing made from light to heavy machines.
the latter capable of carrying immense
loads, including guns, wireless apparatus.
petrol bombs, and signaling devices
Describing one such machine on which
he made a trip. the Baron said it was a
giant battle-bipIane of improved designs
and enormous dimensions, nearly three
times the size OF the ordinary albatross
type, with immense lifting power, great
stability, and notable speed, and carrying
an unprecedented weight of armor. artiI-
Iery, petrol and provisions with very
large crew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The net receipts from the production
of Mr.. Bob by high school talent Nov.
% was S205, considerably more than
was estimated the day after the play.
Several Brattleboro persons learned
with regret Of the death of Edward +.
Stebbins of Boston, whose funeral was
held Sunday. Mr.. Stebbins who was
an exceptionally kind hearted and sym
pathetic man, made regular trips here
III the interest of the civil service. The
following reference to him Is from the
Boston Herald: :. For the efficiency
that has characterized the administra
tion of the federal civil service laws
throughout the New England district.
the public owes a great debt to Ed
ward f. Stebbins. whose unexpected
death has just been chronicled. As sec
retarv of the board of examiners of
the 1st district, Mr.. Stebbins organized
New England territory so effectively
that his district was taken by the fed
eral civil service commission as Il model
Federal officials. both Republicans and
Democrats. can bear witness to the fu-
tilitv of appealing to him on grounds
of partisanship To him the independ-
ence of the civil service establishment
was of more consequence than the
making of political favor"
Protective Grange held regular meet
ing last evening. 1t was decided to
change the date of the next meeting
from Dec. u to Dec -, on account OF
the State Grange meeting in Burlington
Dee IA, Il and 1G. 1t was voted to hold
a series of socials this winter Fred II.
Spaulding, ir., James Goodrich, Philip L.
Franklin and +. w Sargent were ap-
pointed as committee in charge. The fol
lowing program was given by the lecturer
Songs by the Grange chorus; readings by
| Mrs. Mary Smith; the surprise number,
! Looking Backward, was given by eight
young women; declamations by ! Edwin
Lawrence: A. w Sweeton spoke to the
| men on farm topics and Mrs II. w Sar-
! gent conducted a home department for the
women, who gave receipts for cooking and
suggestions upon economies in the home;
Mrs H. ". Sargent gave reading and
Mrs. c. E. Lockwood. Mrs Fred ID. Weld
Mrs Mary Combs, Mrs s. w Edwards
Mrs + b. Pier, Miss Nellie Eddy, Mrs
Maverett Fisher, Mrs. Frank Martin, Mrs
wv F. Mixer, Mrs. H. ID. Thayer anC
lothers spoke briefly Mrs. A. j. Curriel
land Mrs Oscar Covey read the wills o
the officers of the Grange who bequeatheC
their chairs to their fortunate successors
readings by Mrs Cola Morse; HI. /. Bal
LEY, an assistant Of State Commissioner
Brigham, gave a talk on the San Jos,
lscale; question, Are the Producer anc
the Consumer Coming Closer Together
When and How? Speakers, Phillip +
Franklin, w NJ Robbins, Judge Fred b
Pier and A. w Sweeton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
ITALY AGAINST
SEPARATE PEACE
Will Only Act in Conjunction with the Entente Allies
-EngIands Losses Since the Beginning of the
War Over Half Million, Including I08, ,923 Killed
-MonaSr Holds Out

Apparently the Bulgarans have not
occupied Monastir in Southern Serbia, al
though its evacuation by the Serbians was
reported several days ago. More recent
reports declare small Serbian force is
@ill in the city. The BuIgarians, accord
mr to Athens adviccs are supposed to be
awaiting reintorccmeuts.
Arrival of rentorcements for the Bul-
garians before the French front in South
Serbia is reported from Athens.
Artillery exchanges continue on the
Franco-Bclgian front, but with lessened
intensity, the French war office report
states.
Definite announcement comes from Italy
that the Italian government has given its
adherence to the agreement of the en-
tcntc powers that no separate peace
should be signed. 1t is reported that
ltaly's action was not taken until Monday
ut this week almost coincidentally with
the rumors that Austria was endeavoring
To- negotiate a separate peace.
Fiity-threc British steamers and 80 sail
ing vessels were reported sunk, according
20 adviccs received by the board Of trade
at London during November. The numbe.
Of lives lost was G52.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
STOWELL FACTORIES
UNDER DISCUSSION
Putney Citizens Meet to Consider Plan
to Ruy Them to Save Them from
Being Torn Down.
Especial to The Reforner.)

Il1 y E4A, DeC. =.
E. \. Hart and Edward McCraw Of
North Adams, Mass, who some time
ago bought the vacant Stoweu factories
here, after being in town two days met
some of the men of the town last even
ing in the lower town hall, which was
we'll filled. The object of the meeting
was to consider some possible disposi-
tion Of the factories without wrec king
them. John l.. Howard presided and
there was general discussion as to the
possibility of citizens purchasing the
buildings and holding them for future
use.
\ committee was chosen, consisting
of DIR l.. II. Bugbee, E. f. Blood and
IL. L. Bailey, to confer with Messrs
Hart and McCraw and secure a definite
proposition from them as to price, etc.
and it was decided to hold another
meeting Tuesday night, to which wo
men as well as men are invited. 1t Is
possible that a speaker from Brattle
boro win he present.
Discussion as to the availability OF
the factories for business purposes has
centered about the shoe industry, but
no definite move has been made for any
particular industry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
GUARDIAN OBJECTS
TO CERTAIN ITEMS
Minnie Cobb Opposes Motion of Frank
E. Davis for Final Settlement in
Sim j. Cobb Estate

\ hearing which lasted all day yes
tcrdav was held in Townshend before
Judge Ziua Fl. Allbee of the probate
court OF Bellows Falls on the motion
of Frank f. Davis, administrator of
the estate of Sim !. Cobb, for a final
settlement The hearing was not com
pleted and was continued to next
Wednesday at Bellows Falls.
Minnie Cobb, guardian OF Harold
Cobb, and Myrtle Cobb, daughter of
Sim J. Cobb, represented respectively
by Attorneys A. P. Carpenter and y.
F. Schwenk, objected to certain items
of the administrator s account The
estate inventories at about $4,000,
represented by lumber lots, saw mill,
farm and stock Gibson & Daley ap-
peared for the administrator.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
NEW BULLET TO PIERCE STEEL
Naturalized Italian Gives U. S. De
sign of His Invention.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The design
for Il new kind of bullet intended to
pierce steel helmets has been received
at the navy department from Charles
II. Shapiro of Spokane, Wash, a nat
uralized Italian. and is now being
studied by the bureau cf ordinance In
presenting the design to the govern
ment free of cost or restrictions Mr..
Shapiro wrote:
ION Thanksgiving day I viii try to
remunerate my adopted country, which
offered me freedom and the oppor-
tunity for better education, by send
ing the herewith enclosed sketch rep
resentiug a bullet, which I expect will
cut through steel helmets. I Donate
this to the government free.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
DEFENDANT WINS
IN GUILFORD CASE
Action for Damages Was Brought
Against William H. Ulrich Be
Cause of Automobile Accident.

Nerdicts for the defendant in the
cases of Frank J. Lawler, administra-
ter, and William Gilbert, against Will
liam II. Ulrich of Greenfield were re-
turned at Yesterdays s sessions of the
superior court in Greenfield. These
cases, which occupied the court since
Monday of last week were actions of
tort entered against Mr.. Ulrich by
the administrator Of the estate of
Elisha d. Gates of Guilford, and by
Willard Gilbert, formerly of Guilford
the former for the death of Mr.
Gates and the latter for injuries re
ceived, in an accident at Green River
alleged to have been caused through
the negligent handling of an automo
bile by the defendant. Long argu
ments were given by the attorneys. II
was the contention Of the defense that
the accident was caused by the bolt
ing of Mr.. Gates s horse and not
through any negligence on the part OF
the defendant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
Ford's Pacificists Not to Have
Permission to Visit War
ring Nations
SECRETARY LANSING
MAKES THIS PLAIN
Ruling Means That the United States
Does Not Regard Unofficial Missions
to Make Peace by Private Persons
as Urgent Business.

WASHINGTON, Dec. .. - Secretary
Lansing announced today that mem
bers of the peace party planning to
sail on the ship chartered by Henry
Ford will not be given passports to the
oclligerent countries, but only to neu-
trail states in Europe.
Secretary Lansing made it plain that
passports were given to American cit
izens for belligerent countries only
when business made it absolutely nee
essary to visit there or when they were
invited by some governmental agency
in those countries.
Mr.. Lansing explained that no dis
tinction was being drawn between
members of the peace party and other
American citizens and the rule Of
the department of state was being ap-
piled.
The ruling, however, was generally
interpreted as meaning that the United
States does not regard unofficial mis-
sions i'll efforts to make peace by pri-
vate persons as business of an urgent
character, Few applications have been
made for passports to visit the bellig-
erent countries, the plan of the peace
party being to assemble in convention
in one of the neutral countries and
put into operation their plan of using
the neutral capital as a base.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
POMONA GRANGE
MEETS HERE TODAY
Sixteen Oranges represented = Total
Membership 31S-Oficers to Be
Elected and Installed

The annual meeting Of the Wind
ham County Pomona Grange opened
this morning IN Knights of Columbus
haI with about 80 members present,
representing the 10 Oranges Of the
county The reports Of the officers
showed that the Grange Is in a salts
factory condition and that the initia
ton of % new members this year
brought the total membership up to
BIB.
At noon a dinner was served by the
members Of Protective Grange. The
afternoon session opened at 2.l5
@ clock for the election and installa
tiou of officers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
Cause of Fires in Steamships
Carrying Munitions of
War Explained
DETECTIVES WORK
AS COAL TRIMMERS
investigators Hope to Discover Secret
of the Compound Which by Sponta-
neous Combustion Is Thought to Be
Cause of Trouble,

NEW YORK. Dee. Acting upon the
suspicion that the fires which have started
in the coal bankers of several steamships
leaving here with munitions of war for the
entente allies were caused by chemicals
mixed with the coal, federal and city de
tectives are working as coal trimmers in
the bunkers of some of the steamships now
loading here.
The investigators are said to have re-
ceived information that new chemical
compound Is being tested by persons seek
ing to prevent the movement of war muni
tions and that coal mixed with this com
pound viii take fire spontaneously
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
MARGARET ROBERTS
ALLOWED TO DIE
Case in New York Similar to That of
Paralyzed Baby in Chicago
Recently.

NEW YORK, Dec 2-lIargaret Rob
erts, the deformed and paralyzed taby
whose birth caused a similar discussion as
that over the defective baby allowed to
die recently in Chicago died today in the
babies hospital No operation was per
formed The lower limbs were paralyzed
and the feet deformed, but the childs men
tai condition was thought to be normal.
DR.. Maurice Rosenberg, the physician who
attended Margaret Roberts asserted after
the child's birth that a simple operation
could save her life and mentality, although
she would be lifelong cripple. He offered
/ to perform the operation, but after con
siderable controversy it was decided to
/ leave the child's fate to a board Of physi-
clans This board decided against the
operation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
U. S. Filler BREAKS AIR RECORD
Navy Pilot Ascends 8,400 Feet With
Passenger.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Secretary
Daniels announced this afternoon that
Naval Aviator Saufley had established
new passenger carrying altitude for
bydroaeroplane, ascending to S,4oo
feet at the Penascola naval station.
Mr.. Daniels also announced that in
the near future the aviation squad at
Pensacola will undertake experimental
long distance oversee scouting flights.
To assist as conveys for the aeroplanes
the torpedo boat destroyers Sterrett
and Perkins have been ordered to Pen
sacoIa. These boats will be Joined
later bv two destroyers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
PERSONAL.

Edward Grady Of Hudson, Mass, Wis
tied relatives in town the first three
DAYS OF the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ryan, who came
Monday evening to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan,
returned today to New London, Conn,
where they will make their home. Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Ryan were married
Nov. % by Rev. Father Patrick Crow
ley in St Mary Star of the Sea Roman
Catholic church in New London, Conn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro. Dec l, by Carl 5 Hop
kins, Esq, Elmer Ashley IIavens of Aga
wan, Mass, and Miss Edith May Mitchell
Of Springfield, Mass.
In Brattleboro, Dee ], 10y Carl 5 Hop
kins. Esq, Walter f. Church and Miss
Jennie Mandana Pond, both OF Green
River
In Brattleboro, Dec. >. by Carl :. Hop
kins, Esq, Henry Bradford Murphy 81
Providence, r. l., and Miss Julia Joseph
inc Robinson Of Springfield, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
WAR MAKES AMERICA
WORLDS GEM MARKET
Importations for November Amounted
to More Than $4,000, o,o0o-only
Outlet Is Here.

NEW YORK, Dec. ?. = The increase
in importations of precious stones at
the port of New York during the last
few months is regarded by customs of
ficials and American importers as re-
markable According to a report filed
yesterday by Examiner William B.
Treadwen with Appraiser of the Port
Sague, precious stone imports during
November, Just ended, were valued at
5,056.752. about five times the value
of the stones imported here in the same
month year ago. For November,
1914, imports of precious stones were
valued at 81 ,O39, ,231 and for the same
month in 1913 at but 1892. .593. Judging
by the figures for last month there viii
be no shortage for the holiday trade
on account of the war
Last month 5 imports were divided
as follows: Gut stones, $3.9l3.272; un-
cut, dutiable at 10 per cent, $1,119.-
271, and uncut, free, S24 ,203. All
classes of precious stones, including
pearls, entered at this port during Oc-
tober had a value of $3,0S0,955. a gain
of nearly Sl,000,000 over September
when the figures were returned at So
I03. .2Q2. In October, 1914, when trans
portation facilities and business gen
orally in Europe were demoralized ow-
ing to hostilities, the entries were
down to $494 .1O2, while in October
1918, the first month of the present
tariff, they aggregated &l,2l3,903.
Conditions brought about by the war
are forcing many private owners OF
valuable gems to dispose Of their hoid
ings to American importers, while the
regular dealers abroad find the United
States the sole outlet for such stocks
os +lov 1,psCpSS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Thc total of British
military and naval losses from the begin
ming of the war to Nov. . was 510, go o.
which number OS,923 were killed. Thit
figure was given in written reply b.
Premier Asquith to a question addressed
to the government in the house of COM
mons. The total OF killed, wounded and
missing on the front in France was 3T9,-
93S, in the Mediterranean war area 1916
GO. and in other theatres II ,5O2, The
navy loss totalcd 12,1G0.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
TAKE MONTENEGRO TOWNS.
Germans Occupy Plevlje and Jabuka
Near Serbian Border.

BERLIN, Dec. ?, via London. -
Teutonic forces pressing their cam
paign against Montenegro have occu-
pied the towns of Plevlje and Jabuka
in Northeastern Montenegro, near the
Serbian border, German headquarters
announced today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
NO ALLIANCE.
China Denies Any Intent to Join the
Entente Powers.

PEKIN, China, Dec. ,. - The Chi
nese government made formal denial
this afternoon that it had considered
the possibility of joining with the en-
tente powers or had been requested to
do so.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
In Odd Fellows Hall

Thursday, Dec. ,, 7.30 p, m.-ReguIar
meeting Oasis Encampmcnt.
Excmplhcation of the Golden Rule de
gree. Nomination of officers
There will be an odd Fellows and Re
bckahs social in l. q. .. +. hall Friday
evening, Dec. 3, with dancing, cards and
refreshments; 3J cents a couple; extra
ladies and children 10 cents
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02

The Boston Braves, the world S cham
ipions of 1914, didn t have a 300 batter
in the lineup last season, which is
probably one good reason why Stall
ings's team didn't t repeat Connolly
threatened with POS, while Magee was
second best with .2s0. OF the first -
hitters in the organization only two
were Bostonians.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
PRESSURE ON GREECE.
Teutonic Allies Will Not Consider
Macedonia Friendly Territory.

ATHENS, via Paris, delayed in
transmission. Representatives of
Austria and Germany have informed
the Greek government, according to an
Athens newspaper, that if the demands
of the quadruple entente are granted
the central powers will "'cease to con
slider Greece Macedonia as friendly
territory -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
Two Men and Woman Meet
Death i'm Strange Manner
in Automobile Accident
WERE CAUGHT UNDER
OVERTURNED CAR
Wreck Discovered by Pedestrian, Who
Noticed Tail Light Cleaning at Side
of Road and Woman's S Foot Sticking
Gu; o. Mud.

GARY, Ind, Dec ?. ~ Two men and
woman were smothercd to death in
mud under their overturned automobile
which ground its occupants into the
muck OF d West Gary marsh last night.
The wrecked automobile was discover
Ell by pedestrian who noticed the tail
light of the car cleaning at the side
of the road. He investigated and saw
one of the woman 5 feet site king out
O.; the mud.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
cH1NA's Ex-RULER. 9. TO WED
Daughter of President Yuan Shih-k al
VIII Be the Bride.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 2.-Chinese news
papers announce that the former en-
peror of China has been officially be-
trothed to daughter of President
Yuan Shih-k al.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
FRIENDLY MEETING.
No Special Motive Behind the Confer
encc of tho Two Monarchs.

BERLIN, Dee. >, by Sayville wire
less. - A Vienna newspaper, according
to the Over Seas News agency, in com
menting on the German emperor s visit
to that city, states that there was no
special motive behind the meeting be-
tween the two monarchs. Friend met
friend with simple cordiality, in strik-
ing contrast to the theatrical descrip-
tion of the meeting as made by enc
mics.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
First Baptist Church

Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
at , p. m-Servces in the tabernacle;
every evening except Saturday at T.3O,
services in the tabernacle
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02

Pu Vi, the former Chinese ruler, will
be nine years cid next February. He
was deposed when Yuan Shih-k al be-
came president of the republic Of
China The latter is the father of 81
children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02

LONDON, Dec 2-Thc British steam
ship Malinche, whose crew was reported
Yesterday to have reached harbor in two
lteboats, has been sunk, probably in the
Mediterranean
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
THE WEATHER.
Snow Flurries Tonight-Friday Proba-
bly, Fair. Moderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, Dee 2-The wealth
er forecast: Snow hurFies tonight.
Friday probably fair. Not much change
in temperature. Moderate variable
winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02
DEATHS.

In Bellows Falls, Nov 20, Randolph
Dodge, II, former resident Of Cambridge
port.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-02

The betting used on machinery in the
Russian oil fields is made of camel's hair.
resisting grease better than rubber, leather
or cotton.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-05-20
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY
Disputanta

Disputanta, May i5.-Married. one
day last week. Stanley Payne to
Miss Sinthy Wood Of Conway. We
wish them a happy and prosperous
life.-Clyde Cook of Climax and Miss
Iona Balinger Of Johnetta were also
united in marriage on the 9th OF this
month.-Mrs. Sally Daniels Of Bloom
ington. Ind, was here To see her par
ents a few days last week.-Willie
Mullins hurt his back one day last
week helping Sill Shearer roll logs.
How do the readers of The Citi-
zen like the story? | think il is
fine.