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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13
SUBMARINE PERIL
SOLVED BY EDISON
His Latest Batteries to Enable the TT
s. LIB to Remain Submerged
100 DAYS.

NEW YORK, April Is. = The Unit
ed States government is building at it's
navy yard at Portsmouth, n. H., a sub
marine of a type that will excel any
boat of the kind in existence in the
matter of under sea steamine radius.
and which viii be equipped With an
paratuS designed and built nv Thomas
A. Edison that will enable its crew TO
live for a period of 100 DAYS at the
bottom of the sea if the craft should
meet with an accident similar to that
which disabled the F-4 in Honolulu
harbor.
This announcement was made last
night by Miller Reese Hutchinson.
chief engineer to and personal repre-
sentative of Mr. Edison.
1t is asserted that the new Edison
batteries win give the submarine an
under sea cruising range of $50 miles
more than a third longer than that
Of any present submarine, and will
eliminate the dangers to the crew Of
chlorine and sulphuric acid gas poison
| ing.
Zone of the greatest difficulties with
submarines has been the danger from
chlorine poisoning Mr.. Hutchinson
said. ''The batteries at present contain
sulphuric acid. If it is able to escape
through the lead lining and the hard
rubber parts, as frequently occurs at
| present, 1t eats its way into the inner
steel skin of the submarine If it
makes hole through this skin into the
chamber, into which salt water is ad-
mitted when the submarine goes under
water, the acid and the salt water
produce the chlorine
The new Edison battery contains a
potash solution and the only metal in
it is steel and nickel. The submarine is
of steel and it floats in an alkaline
solution of saltwater. Our new bat
fteries are of steel and contain an aka
line solution-so the principal is steel
within steel and alkali within alkali
The cause of the generation of poison
Gus gases does not exist.
J 1.-THE Edison submarine batteries
Will furnish power on which the sub
marines can cruise under water at the
rate of between four and five knot.
for 80 miles.
1.-The LIS will have a cruising rang,
on its surface engines of $500 miles
and total range of $3.50. It vii
carry six torpedoes, making 32-kno
=. speed, with a range of between 4,5Ot
and 5000 yards.
1.-The Edison battery will eliminate
the sulphuric acid which causes a goo,
{ deal of suffering on all submarines.
has another great advantage. Potasl
absorbs carbonic acid gas. The L.
: will be equipped with pumps that vii
$ run the gas-laden air, which descend
to the bottom of the boat, through til
cells filed with potash solution. Their
J. is enough of the potash solution o
board the submarine to purify the 81
+ for 100 days. With a little food an
/ water the crew would be able to iv
that length of time under water pro
vided there was no hole through tn
V inner skin. Potash is preventative Q
Il steel, so that, if any should leak,
:. would not be dangerous, as the sulpht
n is acid IS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13

California's crude oil production, in
1914. was 1903, 623.G95 barrels, against
~ ,S67 ,14S barrels in 1913.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13

| SWITCHES, pompadours; combings
made up to order. Mrs. E p. Bailey
liz Main Street. 4 53-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13
WANTS VESSEL EXAMINED.
Official Action Taken by Commander
of the Kronprinz Wilhelm.

WASHINGTON, april Is. The
German embassy today transmitted to
the state department a formal request
of Captain Thierfelder of the auxiliary
cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm for permits
sion to have the vessel examined to see
what repairs were necessary and also
for permission to have the repairs
made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13
Special Notices

CHIROPODY and Shampoo parlors.
Mrs. E. P. Bailey, III Main st. Phone.
53-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13


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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13

The Argentine Minister of Agriculture
has published his first estimate Of the
1919 crops, which is as follows: Wheat,
$4,000 tons; linseed. 1911 800 tons;
oats, ,2S7 600 tons: rye, 10000 tons
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-13

7.30 a. m.-Morning worship an,
conference session. Reading of ap
pointments.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
The italian Situation.

The situation in Italy shifts SO con-
stantly and suddenly that it is impos-
sible to trace the lines of probable de-
velopment. Two events. however
stand out clearly. the announcement
that Italy has formally abrogated the
triple alliance treaty. and thus has
cleared away all restraining factors
for possible entrance into the war
and the declaration in Milan OF a gen
eral strike as a manifestation OF the
popular demand for hostilities
against Austria. The king has asked
Marcora. Garibaldian veteran, to
form new ministry. which retiring
Premier Salandra has pledged him.
sell TO support. The temper of the
people throughout Italy runs 50
high. especially at the capital, that ii
would seem impossible for the gov
ernment to avoid the plunge into
war. which perhaps as matters are
progressing will alone prevent a
revolutionary movement OF magni-
tude.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
The Countrys Approval.

Throughout the country the Pres'-
dents note to Berlin regarding the
losses which this country has sutief-
ed through the German submarine
warfare receives the warinest and
most patriotic Endorsement. From
everv side comes the word that the
country is united in approval OF what
Mr.. Wilson has written. the solitary
possible exceptions being the Ger
man. American newspapers. which
continue in some cases to accuse this
government OF partisanship against
Germany. 1t is possible. however. to
disregard these notes OF dissent.
which. i'll case OF an actual crisis. IN
vo1vine a breach of relations with
Germany. would doubtless be sue
ceeded by assurances OF unreserved
LOYALTY to the United States. 1t Is not
TO be conceived that there Will be any
lack OF good faith in the support Of
the government given by the citizens
Of this country. OF whatever source
of nationality.
1t is evident also that the serious
ness OF this situation is fully appre-
ciated by the people. as far as the
newspapers can reflect their senti-
ments. 1t is apparently well under
stood that this is not mere matter
of phraseology. but clear-cut enun-
ciation of vital principle which the
United States has expressed in the
note to Berlin. The fact that actual
hostilities are improbable in view OF
the general situation abroad i'll no
degree modihes the genulneness OF
this nationwide indor sement OF the
Presidents declarations. Indeed. in
one respect the spectacle OF this uni
versal approval OF the governments
policy is the more impressive because
it does not necessarily lead to war
fare. 1t is in no sense manifesto
tion OF what is called jingoism. 1t is
the sincere expression OF the coun-
try's belief in the business OF the con-
tention that the rules of civilization,
for which America has steadfastly
stood from the beginning of its ma
tiona1 existence, do not permit the
employment in war OF submarines for
commerce destruction.
1t was the original design of the
State Department to time the publ
cation of the Presidents note SO
that it would -each the people here
Immediately after it had been placed
in the hands OF the German officials
at Berlin. Owing. however, to cable
delays. it now proves that the note
received publicity in this country at
least twenty-four hours before its re-
ceipt by the German foreign Office
This mischance may have its good
effect. 1t will certainly enable the
German government to read the note
in the light OF the knowledge that
it has received the emphatic and un-
reserved Endorsement of the entire
American people.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

finish as a performer no boss has
equa1ed him He sat on sort OF
throne. gave orders. and they were
obeyed He had the credit of max
ing and unmaking high officials and
party leaders.
Mr.. Barnes has not as yet risen so
high But he is young. and until in
terrupted by Mr.. Roosevelt was go
ing strong" He may renew his
progress after the Syracuse libel suit
is over. and before quitting the field
enroll himself in the Weed class. He
has all Of his grandfather's pugnacity
and staying qualities.
1t is not strange that these two
men should have fallen out, and in
becoming enemies gone the limit" in
accusing each other. They were too
much alike. had too much in COM
mon. for protracted team work. That
sounds paradoxical; but it is so. They
were bound to quarrel. soon or late.
In their case. a scrap was inevita-
Bile.
They may never come together
again: and then they may. The exi-
gencies OF politics produce. and then
dissolve, and then reproduce. some
remarkable alliances. There is abso-
lutely no telling the extent to which
men will go in making combinations
to effect political results.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Mr. Kern would be on deck on the
democratic side. and Mr.. Lodge OH
the republican side. both familiar
with their duties. No time would be
/ lost in organizing for work.
Domestic questions-what we call
poltics-would for the moment be II
abeyaHce The President in his mes
sage would deal with but one ques-
ton. and as that would relate to for
eign affairs. politics would be barred
Our politics should stop. and in the
past have stopped. at the seashore.
This is not to say there would be
no discussion. no differences OF opin-
ion: that Congress would support
without discussion or division what
ever the President might submit. On
the contrary. there would likely be
animated debate: and divisions as to
means and ends might show in both
parties.
But tho text OF all discussion. upon
whatever line advanced. would be
america flrSt. -\ot party interest.
but the national interests. would b.
the chief consideration on both sides
OF the two chambers. a maneuvcr
smacking OF party would not only
fail. but cost its authors and abettors
their influence. both on the existing
situation. and permanently. No road
would lead so certainly or so swiftly
to political extinction.
Sometimes. in moments OF depres-
sion. some men attempt to disparage
Congress. They declare that the
country would be well served ii it
could have rest of ten years with
out the enactment of a single new
law; that Congress oftener hurts
than helps in times of real emer-
sency.
Such assertions need no reply. They
are so extreme and absurd they de-
feat themselves. Government of the
people means government by the rep
resentatives OF the people, regularly
chosen. and not only authorized but
commanded to act.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Politics and the Upper Crust.

Regret has often been expressed
at the failure of many young men of
means, education and high social po-
sition to go into politics Conten-
ton has been that recruits from
that quarter would improve our po-
litical conditions, making the work of
bosses more difficult. 1t has been as
sumed that such men in numbers
would in large cities raise the stand
ard of activities. Their intelligence
and stake in the game would make
them valuable factors in all work for
good government.
This criticism never applied to
Theodore Roosevelt or to William
Barnes, jr. College men, in COM
Portable financial circumstances, and
Representatives of the best society,
they entered politics early, and ad-
dressed themselves to the game as
siduously. The one achieved state
influence, the other national influ-
ence. at an early age. They took"
to politics as duck to water. No
spirit OF idling has ever shown in
either.
Mr.. Barnes may be classed as a
born politician. He is grandson oi
Thurlow Weed-a man described in
his day by his opponents and hailed
| by his supporters as boss of the
FIRST order. But very few bosses since
Mr.. Weeds day have exercised tith,
of the influence that was his while
| his machine existed. In intellect an,
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Congress.

As The Star stated the other day, 4
steadying fact at this time is that. il
Congress becomes necessary in the
present emergency, Congress is in
easy call. The great majority of the
members arc at home. while those
travelling AT a distance are not so far
away they would be much delayed in
reaching Washington. Within the
shortest time. and in good time. the
wheels OF legislation would. at the
Presidents instance. he revolving
Another stcadying TACT is that the
leaders OF the body are already in
dicatcd. Mr. Clark will be in the
chair in the House. Mr. kitchin in
charge OF tho majority's interests
and Mr.. Mann ri tho minority's in
tercsts, on the floor. In the Senate
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Revised Sympathies.

They said that it was very wrong
To harm little fly.
But now you'll see a busy throng
Take aim as he floats by,
For flies we show q learned terms
Are first assistants to the germs.
The boy who chased the moth 81
bright
We viewed with much dismay.
Now moths are hunted day and night
You shoot them with a spray.
We now regard them as hard luck
For fruit trees and for garden truck
And thus it is ideas change,
And what seemed good of yore
We mention in language strange
As something to deplore.
For Time puts many cherished fad
On close acquaintance, to the bad.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
The President.

The President has gone to New
York on the Maytlower to be pres
ent at the great naval review which
takes place there next week. He
has fully earned the rest which this
short sea trip will give him. and is
doubtless in need oi it. for during
the past week he has been under 4
most severe strain. From the mo-
ment the news came that the Lusi
tania had been sunk Mr. Wilson has
borne burden OF responsibility per-
haps greater than that of any other
President since Lincoln He has faced
the greatest international crisis in
which this country has been involved
since the second war with England
over a century ago, and he has car
ried his burden virtually alone, TAX
ing upon himself not merely the duty
OF final decision, but the task OF pre-
pairing the very note itself by which
this government has declared to Ger
many its condemnation of the prac-
tices which have cost American citi-
zens SO dearly. In this crisis Mr.
Wilson has borne himself with ad-
mirable calm and self f-containment,
and the product of his deliberations
stands now before the world as one
of the most effective state papers in
all American history. These few days
of detachment from the immediate
routine of his office will, it is hoped.
give the President strength for the
real crisis Of the situation. which will
come when the German reply has
been received
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Children's Undermuslins
In the May Sale
At Csc the Garment.

Durable, attractive, easy-to-wea
for the summer season
at the remarkably low price of 25c gar
ment
Muslin Nightgowns. We neck
and long sleeves, trimmed with
hemstitched ruffles; yoke of fine
tucks. Sizes 4 to IA years.
Muslin Skirts, made on band
and finished with rufle, tucked
and finished with scalloped edge
Sizes 4 to 10 years.
Muslin Drawers. trimmed
with fine tucks and embroidery
ruffle, and another style gathered
at knee. finished with embroid-
cry beading and ribbon Sizes
to lo years.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

1t has been shown that gangsters
in New York were organized, with
a regular subsidy and pay roll. This
at least disposes Of the theory that
they operated through sheer love of
rascality.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

In considering unpreparedness for
war it is only necessary to watch any
construction that is undertaken to
realize that America has wonderful
capacity for quick work. And it ought
quickly to demonstrate this capacity.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Multitudinous Details.

Life in the country is easier than
it used to be-"
"Mebbe it IS" answered Farmer
Corntossel. But it's kind O. confu-
sim. This mornin' ! got absent-mind-
ed an put bunch O hay in front OF
the automobile an tried to make the
hoss swallow four gallons of gaso-
line"
Evening star., 1915-05-15

The great insurance company that
offered even money that the war will
end in the fall is now turning its at
tention to the extraordinary risks in
volved in connection with ocean
liners.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

1t will doubtless be found expedi-
ent hereafter to make communica-
tions of grave international import
otherwise than through the advertis-
ing columns of the daily press.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

The fact that the Baltimore and
Ohio railway directors will hold a
meeting in Baltimore is calculated to
make New York wonder whether it
is holding its own in the matter OF
financial hospitalities. -...@
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Having set an admirable example
by abstaining from alcoholic drink,
King George might set a further ex-
ample by calling attention to the fact
that he does not permit himself to
engage in riotous attacks.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

England's satiric poet. w. S. Gill
bert. was severely criticised for treat
ing the British navy in terms of
pleasantly. The humorous sugges-
ton he threw about it is now re-
placed by grim and uncompromising
tragedy.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Uncertain Step.

when | put my foot down mean
it," exclaimed the positive man.
Il used to feel that way" answer
ed Uncle Flopsole. But since took
dancing lessons I'm compelled to re-
consider"
Evening star., 1915-05-15

As neither readers nor editors are
particularly interested in the CON-
positions of DR.. Dernburg, his CAM
paign OF publicity should not be diff
cult to dispose of.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Striking his name from the roll of
Knights OF the Garter may annoy the
kaiser when he can take his mind off
matters long enough to realize that
il has happened.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

TIE Everins star. with the SUNDAY
rorninS edition. is delivered By carriers
~fthin the city at AZ cents oec month:
daily only - cents per month SUNDAY
only 20 cents per month. Order. may be
sent by mail. nr teiephone Main 344o
Collection Is made by carrier at the emo
Of each month.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Bygone Issues.

AS hercer foemen spring to life,
And whisper words of sullen fear,
How small and petty seems the strife
That moved us deeply yesteryear I
Evening star., 1915-05-15

1t is happy community that has
nothing worse to get excited over
than the shortcomings pointed out
by an itinerant reformer.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Niscount Bryce finds his study OF
the Belgian people far sadder en-
terprise than his analysis of the
American commonwealth.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
No Encouragement to TriAers.

do you think business ought to
be kept out of politics."
mot exactly" returned Senator
Sorghum. "A man ought not to 20
into politics these days unless he
means business
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Col. Roosevelt has fallen into
habit OF thought which leaves him
unable to avoid indicating what he
would do if he were President
Evening star., 1915-05-15

The progressive party is threatened
with a place in election announce
ments under the classification, Scat
tering."
Evening star., 1915-05-15
No Case for SYmnathy.

You didn't award any damages
worth mentioning in that breach OF
promise case"
NO" explained the foreman of the
jury. I'VE decided that the plaintiff
was lucky to get rid of man who
would write the fool letters her law
yer read to US
Oar ain much chance fol a man
out O. work" said Uncle Eben, when
he reads everything in de paper ex-
cept dc help wanted advertise
ments"
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Prompt Reprisal.

From the Boston Transcript
Speaking about prompt retaliatory
measures. we note with pride that the
Massachusetts fish and game commits
sion has decided to remove all the Ger
man carp from Laurel lake
Evening star., 1915-05-15

England occasionally finds it neces-
sary to remind few of its citizens
that local rioting is no argument.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

rs-sbI. .r -aysnc--tv mail nns'se. prepare:
nsy- Sund,v included one month. ~ cents
Osi,- Syrisv esrented. one month. ~ cente
SATURDAY. Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. i ~ yes-
Evening star., 1915-05-15

DR.. Dernburg has never managed
to attain sufficient popularity to be
referred to as Doc
Evening star., 1915-05-15
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business once, 11th St and Pennsylvania
Avenue
New York ONCE: Tribune Bui'din<
Chicago ONCE: First Nat;onai BANK
Building.
European once: Regent st. London.
England.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
America.

From the columbia state.
Amerika uebcr allies,
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Reduction Sale e.
Fine Corsets.
PARAME, LILY OF FRANCE.
MADAME IRENE, FLORIT.A
AND IVY CORSETS.
$500 and $500 the pair.
Were $500, $3.50 and $1,000.

Odds and ends OF these Fine Corsets
in imported coutil broche, treco and
chamoisette. Low bust and waist line
models of the softer materials and higher
bust, with more boning in the heavier
materials. Many different styles and
good assortment Of sizes $500 and IS 100
pair Were $500, $3.50 and $1,000
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Corset Covers and Bodices,
19c to $1.65 each.
Regularly Csc to SIPS.

Sheer and dainty styles, ranging
from Inexpensive and simply trimmed to
those rich in laces and embroideries and
ribbons
Third floor Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Princess Slips,
$1.95 to $2.95 each.
Regularly $3.50 to $500.

A wide variety of styles, lace and
embroidery trimmed; perfect fitting and
of fine materials.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Corset Cover and Drawers or Corset
Cover and Short Skirt, in various new
and fluffy designs. trimmed with laces,
embroideries, beading and ribbon.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

AT MAY CLEARANCE SALE PRICES.
These Undegaments made Of the finest materials
particular class wide
beautiful aces rich hand embroidery and pretty rbbons-rang
ing from simple to elaborate effects.
GOWNS CHEMISES DRAWERS COMBINATION
SUITS AND LONG SKIRTS
Only o garments Of each style.