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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
SWITZERLAND PROTESTS.
Wants United States to Help in Inter
ference with Shipping.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Dr. Paul
Ritter, the Swiss minister, today pre-
sented to the state department a copy
of protest which his government has
made to the allies against interference
with the shipping of products into
Switzerland.
The minister stated his country was
becoming more and more isolated as a
result of its inability to import goods
and that he was seeking the coopera-
tion of the United States especially in
regard to goods manufactured in this
country.
Secretary Bryan was unable to give
him the assurance that anything could
be accomplished to relieve the situa-
tion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
PLEASED WITH VOLUNTEERS.
Kitchener Does Not Believe in Prose.
cution of War by Consumption.

LONDON, April 20, p. m.-'' War
Secretary Kitchener is very much graf
fled at the response of the nation to
recruiting appeals,' Chancellor Lloyd
George told the house of commons this
afternoon. The speaker added that
the government did not believe the
war could be more successfully prose
euted by means of conscription. The
chancellor declined to answer ques-
tions concerning the purchase of brew
cries and distilleries by the govern
ment and said the house must await a
general statement of the policy of the
government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
ALLEGED GERMAN SPIES.
Grand Jury in London Finds True
Bills Against Three Men.

LONDON, April 20, I26 p. N. -
True bills were returned by the grand
Jury today against three alleged Ger
man spies, Kuepferle, Hahn and Muller.
charged with sending military informa-
tion to Germany.
KuePferle processes to be an Ameri-
can, Muller claims he is a naturalized
Enghshman, while Hahn admits he is
German.
Strict precautions were taken today
to exclude all outsiders at the hear
ing. While the Judge was addressing
the grand jury even the ushers were
ordered out of the room. When the
case IS heard next week every person
will be sworn to secrecy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
TURKS ADMIT LOSS.
Blew Up Torpedo Boat to Prevent It's
Capture by the Enemy.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 20, 2.45
p. m.-An attack of a Turkish torpedo
boat on the British transport Manitou
of the coast of Chios last Saturday
and the subsequent destruction of the
torpedo boat were reported in au Off
ciul statement issued today at the war
Office here as follows: . A Turkish tor
pedo beat on April II successfully at
tackled the British transport AIanitou
in the Aegean sea. The torpedo boat
was pursued by q cruiser to Chios.
where the crew blew up the vessel in
order that it might not fall into the
enemy s hands,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
TURKS LOST TORPEDO
BOAT DESTROYERS
Two Blown Up While Passing Through
Mine Belt Across the Bosphorus
Entrance.

PARIS, April 30, 5,15 a. m.-Two
Turkish torpedo boat destroyers were
blown up while passing through mine
belt which the Russian ships had succeed
ed in laying across the entrances to the
Bosphorus while the Turkish fleet was
cruising in the Black sea.
The remainder of the fleet was warned
by the explosion, but was obliged to re-
main IN the Black sea, because no mine
sWeepers were available
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Damage TO Extent of 100000 in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-Forest
fires raging in Pennsylvania and South
ern New Jersey several days are as
suming alarming proportions. Vast
areas of valuable woodlands have been
devastated and many houses and barns
have been destroyed, while several
towns have been threatened. Property
owners in the fire zone estimate that
the damage exceeds 100000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
RAGING FOREST FIRES.
Five Hundred Acres of Valuable Wood
land Burned Over

+ BEDFORD, Mass, April 90 - Five
hundred acres of valuable wood land
in Lexington, Bedford and Burlington
were burned over today. The fire de-
partments of the three towns were un-
able to stop the flames.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
OCCUPY GERMAN TOWN.
Forces of South Africa Union in Pos
session of Keetmanshnn

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April
20. = Forces of the Union of South
Africa have occupied Keetmanshop. the
most important town in German South
west Africa. Next to Windhoek it is
an important railroad junction and
gives Gen. Botha, the Boer leader,
command of the railroad to Windhoek.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
SUICIDE WHILE INSANE.
Cfficial Report on the Death of Baron
Herbert de Reuter-.

LONDON, 12.45 a. ma verdict Of
sulelde while insane was reported bv
the coroner after an inquest into the
circumstances of the death of Baron
Herbert de Reuter-, managing director
Of Reuter- S Telegram Company, who
was found dead April Is at his home
N Surry. A discharged revolver was
found near the body.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
ARTILLERY EXCHANGES.
They Have Been Spirited in Three Re
gions of Western Front.

PARIS, April 20, p. m. = The
French war Office this afternoon gave
out the following: There have been
particularly spirited artillery ex-
changes in the regions of scissors,
Rheims and the Argonne. Otherwise
there is no news
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Wednesday-Coole1
Fresh Northwest Winds.

WASHINGTON, April 20. = The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Wednesday. Cooler. Fresh northwest
winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.

Tuesday, April 20, S p. m.-Rehearsal
OF third degree.
Military whist in Odd Fellows hall
Friday evening at s O'Clock. Tickets
25 cents each.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20

Nevada again was the greatest sill
ver-produeing state last year, followed
in order by Idaho, Montana, Utah and
Colorado.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20

The woman who says she wouldn't marry
the best man on earth usually weds one
that is no good.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20

British silver coins are made from
an amalgam of 81 parts pure silver,
with three parts of copper.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH

Tuesday evening at I o'clock-Meeting
OF the Boy Scouts in the chapel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-20
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Thursday, April %. p. m-Annual
meeting of the Woman S Missionary
and Aid society III the chapel.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
FARMERS SAVE MONEY
 BY LINING D|TCAEs
Phoenix Cement Company Will Make
 That Easy

It is estimated that an enormous
 saving in irrigation water can be eff
 fected by concrete lining of the canal
 systems. From 10 per cent to 20 per
 cent of the water conveyed is lost by seepage. If this water can be saved
 it will mean that the area under the project can be increased by that
 amount This would go a long way towards an increased storage which might be effected by the construction of the Verde dam. With cement man. ufactured at reasonable cost in this valley, these benefits could be Ob- tained, and it is to the interest of the farmers and residents of the Salt
 River Valley to encourage the rehabil- iatation of the cement plant. The fact that the plant operated but a short time is not an evidence that the industry was a failure but simply proof of it's great possibilities. It is the case with some of the largest industries that they passed through stages of diversity before they be-
 came successful. An illustration of this may be found in the creamery
 at Tempe which is now one of the most successful manufacturing in-
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Odd Fellows at Tempe

Last night a bunch of Phoenix L o. 0. F. went on a little trip to Tempe So a dozen or more fellows found their way down there On a booster trip to Tempe; Some good talk on the l. O. o. F.. Soem showed the rest how to get
 together.
 And then they got together and they
 sang: "Oh My:
 like this little town of Tempe Alas. they all come back save one From this little trip to Tempe Be he said the biggest thing he'd
 ever done
 Was that same little trip to Tempe And he made up his mind, if they'd
 keep him there,
 And save him the cost of a round
 trip fare.
 He'd rather be a Tempean than a
 Phoenix Millionaire
 So we left him in the town of Tempe
 The gathering at Tempe last night under the direction of the Tempe o. o. F. the masculine members of the rising generation in this valley they met the Phoenix bunch with a very hearty reception, the evening was mostly devoted to the work ol arousing more interest in the lodges of the valley. The last two nigth. representatives meeting gave tn, members of the different lodges As | chance to get better acquainted witt each other. and Tempe with theil excellent lodge "the pride of tn, valley and their boosting spirit i highly appreciated. Several serious booster meetings were planned ant ' a revival is looked for in the future
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
The Fraternai Brotherhood

Last nights meeting was held be-
 hind closed doors and practically the entire evening was given over to completing arrangements for next weeks entertainment. The principal feature of this entertainment will De a sketch entitled, An Evening With David Harum" and will be presented by Bro. Geo. AdOlph Of Los Angeles. Geo. Adolph will also give very interesting talk on mat ters pertaining to lodge work and the benefit to be derived from lodge insurance. This part of the program alone will more than repay anyone who attends. The musical program will include several vocal selections by one of Phoenix's best soloists In- strumental music will be plentiful and there is possibility that we will
 get the chance to try out some good
 dance music It will be impossible for anyone to obtain admission with
 cut a written invitation, which must
 be presented at the door, The best for our. visitors and it is important that reservations be made early to insure against disappointment as our accommodations are very limited There will be no admission charge at, the door and invitations may be secured by communicating with Carl J. Way, at Phone No. 8934.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Royal Neiohbors

On April 7th. Pioneer Camp met
 in regular session with a large crowd
 present ten were initiated into our beautiful order, and all spoke words
 of praise and were glad to be a
 member of the grandest insurance order in existence, it being our 20th anniversary. the hall was beautiful
 with desert pOppys. thanks to our flower committee. NeighbOrs Daggs and Lewis, after the business session
 all were invited to the banquet room
 where a delicious banquet was sar-
 rel the tables were beautifully de- corated in the center was a large
 lirthday cake with 20 candles, while
 tne candles were burning the lights were lowered and several neigh5ors responded with some good remarks f., the order. Among which was beautiful toast for the Royal Nei- ghbors by Neighbor Fanny Martin, We were glad to have with us on that evening NeighbOr Blain who on account of sickness has not beer with
 us for several months. On next We'd rcseay night the M. w. A. will give
 ball and card party, to which all R. N. A. are invited, come and helI : the Neighbors celebrate their victory having secured more members in 8
 certain length of time than any othc, l Camp in the state, they have decided
 to celebrate in this way, So come
 one and all and help make auctheI
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Woodmen of the World

The Phoenix Camp, No. 5. Wood- men of the World. at the last ses- sion was favored by having present Sov. John K. Lyons. assistant state manager, Woodmen of the World, for Arizona. New Mexico and Texas Soy. Lyons occupied the chair of Consul Commander and surprised many of the sovereigns by conducting the initiation entirely without the use of the rituals. Most of our local of flcers have learned their parts so that they can deliver them nicely from memory, but there is still room for improvement with some of them In his address to the Camp. Sov. Ly- ons said several interesting things
 among which were the promises he made and assurances he held forth that in two years we would have 9 Head Camp in Arizona and New Mexico, and that the session of the Head Camp would be in Phoe nix, and that the coming fall some of the highest officials of Woodcraft would most likely visit Phoenix.
 The last meeting was unusually interesting for several reasons. It was the closing night of the mem- bership contest which has been go- ing on for some time. And all though the Camp has voted each week on the new members secured for that week, there were twenty new names presented and received the favorable and unanimous vote of the members last Monday evening. Fol lowing are the names of those voted upon at the last session: Thos. E.. Harp, R. P. Kramer, David H. Bas- sett, Ott Bunk, Eddy Foy, Geo. Ross, w. H. Swope. Sid Hudgin. Earl O'Zion, Fred T. Vess. s. F. Cover. ley. Geo. w. Magill, Peter K. To- pale, sam E. Selph. John T. Whit ney. J. H. Little and Ernest Bacon.
 Sov. T. F. Welch won the first prize and Fred Thompson won the second prize in the membership contest Sovereigns Ovendale and Mills tied on the third prize; Sovs. Jeans, Pat terson, Davis and Prichard. tied for the fourth prize. And quite a num- Der tied for the fifth prize. The Camp voted to extend the contest two weeks longer and give the soy ereigns a chance to unite.
 Tomorrow night. April 18th, tht Camp will have a very short busi- ness session and then clear the hal for the Degree Team" ball. Al Woodmen of the World are invited to attend and if they do not care to dance. they are requested to buy a ticket anyway Tickets are $1.0t each. and the proceeds to be used to buy paraphernalia for the "'Uniforn Rank Company" which is drilling fol the national contest and hopes to carry off the championship banner next summer.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Modern Woodmen

The Modern Woodmen of America will hold their Banner Dance next "Wednesday evening at o'clock at their lodge rooms over Donofrio's s ice cream parlor. 21 F.. Washington St. The dance will be a celebration in honor of the winning by the To- cal Camp of the State Prize Wood men Banner This Banner is award = ed each year to the camp showing the greatest growth. Phoenix Cam ? No. ll462 again thus far this year leads all other Camps in Arizona by q narrow margin. Three weeks ago Phoenix Camp initiated class of thirty-two However we shall have to keep up this good work for the Camps at Tempe. Mesa and Chandler have each had big classes lately. Only two weeks ago Cactus Camp of Chandler initiated fifteen new mem hers into the mysteries of Wood craft. State Deputy G. R. Wilson who has just returned from Bisbee, Tucson and Benson says the Camps in the south have started on new campaigns for new timber. There fore, the local Camp must exert itself if we wish to keep in the foreground. must not allow oul magnificent prize banner to be car ried away by any rival Camp.
 The banner dance will be free tt members and their friends. Eacf member is urged to bring a frient who is not a Woodman, and to show him what WoOdcraft means. Tht Royal Neighbors are cordially in vited Music will be furnished b. Besses' unexcelled orchestra and re treatments will be served during th' intermission. The last dance wa big success. Let this one be big ger and better Each Neighbor mus be a booster and the word should b passed along to all Neighbors whe ther members of the local camp 0 not that they are cordially invited.
 Arrangements will be made shortl before the dance for the big delega ton which Phoenix Camp will sen to Glendale next Friday night. Le us turn out and give those Glendal neighbors a taste of what Phoeni
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
ClRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Please, ma am, your dog has killed three of fathers prize fowls said the small boy.
 "Oh. I'm quite sure my Fido would never do such a thing" said the old lady.
 But father saw one of the chickens in his mouth," said the boy.
 Purely circumstantial evidence" she snapped, and the boy departed.
 Some time later he returned.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11

stitutions in this valley. The operat- ing certificates will be placed on the market in the next few days and it is firmly believed that the desire to support local industries in this valley is sufficiently in favor of the public to insure success in their sale.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11

In many ways the trip was a sue
 cess and the Phoenix bunch en-
 joyed the hospitality. But now it is Tempe's turn and the jolly bunch of Phoenix will appreciate it. "Get busy"
 So here's to the Tempe lodge. The home of Truth and Light, Where God talks to Jones In the very same tones
 That he uses with Allen and Sloane
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
Pythian Sisters

Pythian Sisters
 The largest attendance of the sea son was present at the regular ses- sion of Purity Temple No. 9 on Tues cay evening. Besides the regular business, the beautiful initiatory ce- remony being exemplified on S. E. Billngsley and Mrs. Clifford Mad dox. the other members of the class being Mrs. Jas. A. Redfield, Harry Wilson, T. F. Williams and Evan ilson. Sister Ruth Fulton was re- ihstated having withdrawn several years ago. At the evening session in March Miss Estella Fulton and D. ONeil were initiated Other ap- plications for membership were re- ceived and referred to the proper committee.
 Sister Jeannette Bailey was re- ported quite ill at her home on E. Willeta street and the sisters re- quested to call Bro. c. E. Ice. who was to have been initiated the sec and of March, but prevented by ill., ness. IS improving and We hope he will soon be able to meet with us.
 Sister Houdak, who has endeared herself to all by her pleasing man ner and who has been such faith ful worker. will be greatly missed especially as. one of the leaders oi the degree staff. She has gone to Detroit, Michigan. where her hus- band ha an important contract. We nope very much to have her with us again in the fall.
 Refreshments. consisting of salad sandwiches and coffee were served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be held Thurs. day afternoon. April 18th. Brine your fancy work and spend a pleas ant afternoon. NJ. of R. & c
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
DISCREET MODIFICATION

You used to say that you trusted the wisdom of the plain people
 "Yes." replied the courtly candi- date, but so many charming women are now voting in my state that | could no longer think of referring to the people as plain Washington Star. .S
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
YES, 1t COULD BE DONE

Pat Whelen. the new lodger. was en- gagged laciag his boots in the kitchen His landlady. standing near, remarked: Pat, would you like an egg for breakfast?"
 Faith. ma'am." replied Pat, grimly
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11

Please, mum, father sent me to tell you that circumstantial evidence might point to his having shot your dog, but he reckons you'll find he died of lead poisoning g.''-EXchange.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11

evenirg memorial in the history of Woodcraft. After every regular session the Neighbors have social hour as is the custom of Pioneer Camp, by it's courage and it's wisdom it has gain ed many strong friends and has lost none.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11

T heard of a man who ate two and he IS alive yet
Arizona republican., 1915-04-11
LODGE LORE

Camp can do to help put on the work right. Glendale will have a class adoption of eighteen new mem bers. Phoenix Camp has chartered a private car for the round trip. The time of leaving from Berryhilrs s corner will be announced later. A good entertainl hent with refreshments las been spoken of by the Glendale WoOdmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-16
The Food Shortage in Germany.

Chancellor Won Observation-Disclosures as
sertion that Germany has sufficient
food supply on hand as well as in prospect
may be helpfully interpreted in the light
of recent information published in the
Berlin newspapers. According to an arti-
Gle in the "Morgen Post" of November
13 the government has just undertaken
sweeping regulation Of all food sales
and prices. Previously its attention had
been concentrated on bread, cereals, meats
and potatoes. But regulation is now to
extend to butter, milk, coffee, tea, cocoa,
green vegetables, onions, sauerkraut,
fruit and fruit preserves, marmalade,
honey, syrup and the fat substitutes.
Maximum prices for these articles are to
be fixed and speculation in them is to be
stopped.
The government was reluctant to take
these measures, since the powerful Agra
rian element opposed them. But the urban
consumers, for whom the "Morgen Post"
speaks, bitterly complain that the policy
of regulation all along the line was not
adopted last summer. What an amount
of excitement, anger and criticism would
have been avoided if what is now decreed
had been decreed at the beginning of the
second year of the war;" says the "Morgen
Post" 1--WE all know" it adds, chat we
need not go hungry, because we have
enough food in sight for everybody. The
wrath. the criticism and the spprehen-
sion which have been aroused all con-
cerned the manner in which the food sup
ply was being distributed"
That is undoubtedly the plain truth Of
the situation. The German public can
live on its present food resources if con-
sumption is universally restricted. But
there is not enough food to go around If
all classes do not agree 10 share 1t
equitably.
Germany will not starve. Restraint in
eating will be a benefit rather than an
injury to most Germans. The suffering
from such restraint will be psychological
rather than actual. 1t is state Of psy-
chology rather than a state of actual
physical suffering with which Bethmann-
Hollweg and his associates have to deal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-16
Civilizing West Africa.

IRON IN. Providence Jour-Gl)
What will the schooners, laden with New
England rum for West Africa, bring home
That question may have puzzled many who
have noted the strange revival Of the rum
traffic that used to flourish in the slavery
days. It may have been thought that the
rum paid for the round voyage.
A four -masted schooner, the first to 60
out has now returned to Boston with 4s6,673
feet Of mahogany in logs from West Africa,
a cargo of no small value. The round voyage
has consumed seven months, the loading OF
the mahogany being slow process owing 10
the Incidence OF West African labor. At the
dock was another capacious windjammer
ready 10 sail, with two hundred thousand
gallons of rum. fifteen hundred barrels of
-four and other things that the natives seem
20 be IN need Of. A. many as six sailing
vessels have entered this trade since last
.pring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-16
Wesleyan's System.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: ! note in your columns this mornlhs
letter from Miss Anna Noll requesting ID
formation as to the form and practical opef'
alton Of honor systems in colleges. an az
alumnus Of Wesleyan, OF the class OF "
The honor system, as applied to exsminsuoh'
Of all kinds, was in operation there d1fh.
my time, and believe. is still thihk
may say without fear Of contradiction 'A"
il is one of our most cherished institutions
As for infringements I never heard OF 'l
before 1 entered college, and nave not near
Of any since. During my junior year "
freshmen were accused Of taking adyah'~F
Of it. A committee was appointed, the n''
were examined and other evidence heai''
they were found guilty and the COMMITS
recommended to the faculty that they be -
PEELED from college. This was done. 80 y.
as know this is the only case on record =
general the honor system works bea1'n'"!
know we would not have given il up h
good deal. and am sure the boys iesi Wv
same way about it to-day. -
East Orange. y. j., Dec. -. 1915.