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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
BACK AGAIN IN CHANCERY.
Ancient Rowley- -Shepardson Case Be
fore Court for Hearing on Facts.

The old-timc ease Of Edison f. Row
ley against George W. Shepardson of
Londonderry, which originated in 1908
over the sale OF a farm and which has
been through county. chancerv and su-
preme courts at more or less regular
intervals since, is again in the ehancerv
court, Judge Frank l.. Fish presiding.
for hearing upon facts.
\ little over a year ago Shepardson
went into bankruptcy and an effort
was made to force Mrs. Shepardson to
meet the obligations of her husband so
far as the old suit was concerned. The
case will last at least another DAY. c.
). Chase and ". II. Daley appear for
Rowley and t. L. Barber and Loren r..
Pierce for Shepardson.
The hearing in the suit of the De-
Witt Grocery Co. Of this town and two
other concerns, both OF Springfield
Mass, against the directors of tho for
mcr Grange store was completed yes
terday afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE
is SERIOUS MENACE
Declaration of War Zone Around Great
Britain Regarded as a Serious
Development.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Gcrmany 5
decIara, ION of II naval war zone around
Great Britain and ireland, including
the English channel and northern pas
sage 10y the shetland Islands is re-
aarded here rs one Ct the most serious
developments of the war. it was re
gardcd as highly possible for one thing
that it would hasten the movement be
gun by the Latin American countries
Tor Il speedy conference of neutral
states to devise means to reduce losses
to neutral commerce TO minimum.
At first there were some iutimations
in administration circles that it might
be the subject of protest by the United
states. but the official view develop
ed was that there was little or
no ground for that, and il was re-
called that no protest was made when
the North sea was stTewu with mines
sweden, Norway, Denmark aud Holland
have repeatedly addressed the state dc,
partment here to secure American
/ backing for measures to relieve dis
iLress in their own commerce aud tAt
/ latest German proclamation is expect
ed to cause a redoubcd effort Of II
tho neutrals for measures to protec'
! them ! -.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
MARY E. BRADDoN DEAD.
Author of Lady Audrey's Secret and
Other Popular Novels.

LONDON, Feb. ). = Mary Elizabeth
Braddon, the English novelist, died
yesterday at her residence at Rich
mond- -on-Thames, after Il fortnight 5
illness. She was born in London in
1887, and was the widow of John Max
we'll of Richmond, Surrey.
Mrs Maxwell received her educa
ton at home, and at an early age be-
gan to contribute to periodicals. and in
1861 published her first novel, The
Trail of the Serpent, which appeared
in serial form. She was one Of the
most popular and widely read British
novelists in the latter part of the nine,
teenth century.
Mrs Maxwell was a prolific writer
and brought out her last novel III 1898.
Among the best known of her books
are Lady Audrey's Secret, which was
dramatized with success; Aurora
Floyd. John Marchmont 5 Legacy, and
Run to Earth She also wrote poetry
and several dramas. Her brother. SiI
| Edward Braddon, was at one time
prime minister of Tasmania.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
GREAT BRITAIN STIRRED.
Is Planning Counter Stroke Against
German Trade.

LONDON. Feb. >. 1245 p. IN. -- Al
though referring sarcastically to Ger
many threat to bottle up the British
Isles by means OF submarines as a paper
blockade" England is stirred today by
this latest development in the marine stu
alton as she seldom has been since the out
break Of hostilities. The press umani-
mously subordinated all other war news.
not excepting the Turkish attempt to
cross the Suez, to give prominence 10 des-
patches from Berlin while the foreign Of
fee statement, following the publication
of the German decree. indicates that the
government takes the German threat as
one requiring a prompt counterstrokc, As
the statement says the authorities are
considering more stringent measures
against German trade the ministers are
treating the subject as of emergency and
4 full official statement as to the attitude
of Great Britain should be forthcoming
| shortly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
HURLED AGAINST
THE RUSSIAN LINES
Germans Used $4,000 Men Supported by 100 Bat
terieS of Artery-Attack Broken and Later
Russians Assumed the Offensive -Bayonet
Fights in the Carpathans

One Of the most furious battles OF the
war is now ut its height along the Russo
German front west OF Warsaw. Large
bodies Of German troops have been brought
up for Field Marshal Won umdenburg's
third desperate effort TO batter a way
through the Russian line
The attack centercd near the Polish vii
lage Of Borjimow, around which for the
last few days has been raging a battle that
for intensity compares with the struggle
i'm Flanders earlier in the war
Official statements make no mention OF
the extent of the losses, which Judging
from the nature Of the fighting, must be
enormous.
\ communication from the Russian war
office today says that along a section Of
the front, about six miles long. the Ger
mans brought up no less than $1,000 men,
supported by 100 batteries of artillery In
compact masses these troops were hurled
against the Russian positions.
The Pcuoglad statement asserts that
THESE attacks were broken up and that
the Russians, assuming the offensive in
turn. captured the German trenches and
occupied two villages.
Ia the CoIpathians the fighting IS hardly
less severe. The Petrosrad war office adj
mits that the Russians retreated in one
section OF thi. front after fighting 10 sue
ccssiye engagements with bayoncts Else
where Russian successes are claimed
The action of the German admiralty il
declaring within the war zone the water
surrounding England, Scotland and Irelan,
is supported enthusiastically by the Ger
man press
The Berlin Post states that "men am,
freight not only on British ships but un
dor a neutral flag are doomed to sinL "
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
COMPENSATION BILL
REGARDED AS UNFAIR
Subscriber Thinks Plan to Exclude
Farmers from Liability Smacks
of Class Legislation.

Editor Of The Reformer:
Having noticed through the press that
a bill entitled ''The Workmen's Compen-
sation Bill' has been introduced in the
legislature, ] wish to call the attention Of
the public, through the columns OF your
paper, to- the seeming injustice of this
measure.
This bin does not offer any compensa-
ton to farm hands or house servants. and
it seems to me that it should apply TO al
classes of laboring people. Take for IN
stance the small mill man in the country
towns-if he has men in his employ who
are cutting and hauling logs for him,
should one be injured, he IS obliged to pay
certain percentage of the mans wages
TO his family, while his nearest farmer
neighbor may employ men for the same
purpose OF cutting and hauling logs, and
in case of nluly to one of his employees
he is not obliged to pay anything 1t
seems to me that this clause was put in to
catch the farmer vote, and that, | should
say, would come under the head Of class
legislation" If one man III the state is to
be holden for damages sustained bv his
employees, while in his employ, it seems to
me that it would be only fair that all
should be obliged to.
] do not believe that the farmers
throughout the state wish to impose any
law upon the small manufacturers which
they would not be willing to have apply
to themselves
If the bill is a just one it would apply
to all classes of help, and if not it should
not be adopted.
Very truly yours.
SUBSCRIBER.
Brattleboro, Feb. ;.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
BRITISH ROUT TURKS
NEAR THE SUEZ CANAL
Drove Back $4,000 Ottomans in Two
Engagements, Heavy Losses Being
Inflicted.

CAIRO, Feb. 6 Despatch to the
London Daily ChronicIe.)-A further
attack was made Wednesday night on
the Toussoum post on the canal, 80
miles north Of Suez, by Turkish in
fantrv, and at the same time another
Undermined attempt was made to cross
the canal by means Of pontoons and
ratts, the pontoon party being sup
ported hr heavy Maxim fire.
The morning light had revealed the
Turks advancing toward the post at
! foussoum. and at the same time their
ARTILLERY directed its fire on Toussoum
J and Serapeum. The British forces re.
Piled with artillery fire, and the battle
ships on the canal also joined in. The
Turks retired after some fighting,
which included an advance from Sera-
Ipcum.
/ y large number Of dead were left on
the field in front OF the British posi-
tious, aud eight officers and 2S2 men
were taken prisoners. -Four men sue
Iceedcd in crossing the canal and Cs-
coping. but their early capture is eN-
lpeeted. The British warship Hardinge
was twice hit in the course Of the ac-
were wounded ON board.
I'm the action OF land two officers
and l3 men were killed and s. We're
wounded. OF these one officer and
two men Of the killed belonged to the
Egyptian field artillery. which behaved
Ispieudidly III the action, and lent most
valuable service.
At the Ismaila Ferry the Turks
We're found intreuchiug about S0t
yards in front of the British positions
and rifle fire was opened ON the Brit
5 ish troops from force of about 1900
men. Intermittent fire was kept ~
during the day but the Turks vcntmeo
on no attack. nor did they succeed il
- infiicting any casualties on the British
e side
+ The British outposts We're attacked
ut El Kantara. 40 miles north of Por
lSaid, early in the morning. and here
{ the Turks We're quickly driven off witt
- the loss of p killed and - wounded
c Thirtv-six prisoners were taken. Z
partial attack was made later in tn
- lav from "a southerly direction, bu
the Turks would not approach ncare
than / 200 yards. Eight more dea
Turks were later found. the Brits
~. casualties being one officer sfghtl
= wounded and four Indians killed am
- - wounded.
. During sand storm small force Q
- Turks advanced from the east an
Al and came into contact with the BIRTHS
a force in the vicinity Of Ismaiia, mi(
n. way between Suez and Port Said.
As in previous encounters Of thi
descriptions the Turks have showed ii
inclination TO come to close quarter
They were. however, exceedingly Lar
IN ish in the use of ammunition. both a
It tillcry and rifles. Their storm of sht
aud shell was not much more e1fectiN
in doing damage than the sand stou
t. Their practice was very poor, al
is when It's liveliuess ceased for the da
$. at about . o'clock in the afternoo
IS the casualties on the British si'
amounted only to six men wounded.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
ASKED FOR WORK
AT MARLBORO FARM
H Clarence Buck Stayed over Night
at Hugh Adams's Place-Left in
Direction of Wilmington.

That II. Clarence Buck. son of Mrs. F.
y. Phelps of the upper Duumerston road,
who left home Tuesday morning declaring
that lie was never coming back, is trying
10 obtain work on a farm was proved by
a cali he made late Tuesday at the home
Of Hugh Adams III Marlboro.
The boy arrived there late in the after
noon, suffering from L severe cold. and APP
Piled for york Although there was no
work la him Mr., Adams allowed him to
remain there over night and the next
moning he continued. Where he Went
from there has not been determined, but
ii is believed he has gone in the general
direction Of Wilmington and efforts are
being made in that village and vicinity to
locate him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
PRISONERS SOBBED
BITTERLY IN CELLS
Grassadonio and Falzone, Charged with
Murder, Broke Down Completely
Today

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Feb. >. - The
government rested its ease today in the
trial of Luigi Grassadonio. Biagio Fal-
zone and lgnazio Marello, for the muir
der of Maurice y. AlbertsoH, a Law
renee jewelIy salesman at Wakefield
Dee. 20. Felix Pasqualine, a 15-year-
old boy. who yesterday gave a de-
tailed story Of the crime, as he alleg-
ed Falzone had described il TO him, re-
sumed his testimony today. He said
the stiletto found in Grassadonio S
yard resembled one he had seen in Fal-
zone s possession many times Falzone
and Grassadonio broke down in their
cells today and sobbed bitterly, their
sobs arousing other prisoners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
HIGHER FREIGHT RATES.
New Schedule Oh West River Road IN
Effect Next Tuesday

\ new freight tariff on the West
River branch Of the Central Vermont
railroad becomes effective next Tues
day As is the case with all new
freight rates which are being made by
many roads aud which are about to be-
come effective, it calls for slight in
creases. On carload lots the increase
is from two-tenths of cent to four
tenths Of cent, depending upon the
particular station, and on first class
freight the increase is from four
tenths Of a cent TO one cent per 100
pounds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
FAIR ASSOCIATION
TO MEET FEB. IL
viii Engage One Man 70 Make Prin-
cipal Speech-Meeting to be Fol
lowed by Annual Dinner.

The directors of the Valley Fair as
sociation have decided upon Wednes-
day, Feb. l., for the annual meeting
of the association and the advisory di-
rectors. The meeting will be held in
the Brooks House aud will be followed
by the annual complimentary dinner.
1t is the plan OF the directors TO
have one man make the principal
speech after dinner, instead of calling
on so many different speakers. but
Just who that person will be has not
been determined
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
CUT BASEBALL SALARIES
Players in International League Noti-
fed by Pres. Barrow

NEW YORK, Feb. "a circular
letter to every player in the Interna-
tional league notifying him that the
league will not be able to pay the
salaries which most of the players
drew last season, has been sent ont bv
President Barrow. The letter also no
titles the players that the national
commission has given permission to
the league to extend the time foI
sending out contracts to March /. this
months grace being granted on ac-
count of the unsettled condition Of tn,
league.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Rescue meas
ures for the japanese cruiser AsaIna,
ashore and breaking Up on the lower Cali
foTnia coast. We're cloaked In secrecy here
today TO protect the neutrality Of the
United States
On the theory that information of the
disabled Japanese ship might become Of
value To German men of war in the Pa
citic the navy department kept secret its
latest dispatches from Rear Admiral
Howard, commander Of the Pacific feet.
and refused information Of movements of
the American men Of war going TO the
Asama's aid
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
Japan Has Received an Off
cial Report on Wreck of
Cruiser Asama
AMERICAN DISPATCHES
ARE KEPT A SECRET
Information Received III Washington
Might Be Of Value to German War
ships in the Pacifc-Asalna Struck
Uncharted Rock.

TOXIC, Japan, Feb. ), > D. m.-An OIL
cial report received in Toxic on the loss
OF the japanese cruiser Asama off the
western coast Of lower California says
that all the officers and members of the
crew OF the warship have been saved.
The Asama struck an uncharted rock
off the northwestern coast of Mexico
The extent OF the damage to the steamer
IS not known. nor can anything be said as
to the probabilities Of saving her
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
Sunday, February 7.

1880 a. m.--Divinc Worship Sermon
by the pastor Subject. The Gift
of God. Eph. 2:s.
11ij q. m.--Smday school.
6.15 p. m.--Christiau Endcavor meet
ing in the chapel. Subject, Chris
tian Fudcavor That Counts.
Cor. Is: 81, IS. Leader, Miss Bes-
sic l.. FaInum.
80 p. m.--Stercopticon lecture in the
church Subject, David, the Best
Loved Hero III Hebrew History.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH

Friday Feb: $, ESQ p. m.--Suppcr
for the men of the parish in the chap
81. Tickets 25c. At 7.30 Rev. Henry
4. Atkinson, ID. D., secretary OF the
Social Service Commission of the
national council of Congregational
churches, will give an address, to
which everyone in the parish is in
vitcd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
ESTABLISHES BIG CREDIT.
President Poincare Provides for Per
sons Who Have Lost Property.

PARIS, Feb. ), ) a. m. - President
Poincare has signed decree opening
n credit OF SOC, 100000 francs (460,00o.-
000) to be used to meet the most ur-
gent need of persons whose property
has been destroyed as Il result OF the
war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
DEFICIT INCREASED.
Eastern Steamship Corporation S Busi-
ness in 1914 Showed Loss.

BOSTON, Feb. 5.-Thc deficit in the
affairs of the Eastern Steamship cor
poration increased from $124,7S2 in
1913 to 1894, ,173 in 1914, according to
a report filed in the federal court to-
dav by Receiver Calvin Austin. All
the lines included in the corporation
lost money in 1914 while in 1913 tho
Eastern line showed a small profit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
CHINAMEN ELECTROCUTED.
Were Convicted of Murder in Tong
War in New York City.

OSSINING, \. Y. Feb. ). - Lee
Dock and Eng Hing, Chinese, were put
to death in the electric chair at Sing
Sing prison early today. Both men were
members of the Hip Sing Tong. They
were convicted of the murder OF Lee
Kay the aged leader of the On Lcona
Tong The murder occurred Feb. Il,
1912, during u Tong war in New York
city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
FOR SPANISH NAVY.
Order for -Four Submarines Placed in
the United States.

MADRID, via Paris, Feb. ,. $40 "a.
m.-Parliament has authorized the
government to purchase four subma-.
rines for the Spanish navy from Il
builder in the United States.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
RUSSIANS FALL BACK.
Give Up Some of Their Mountainous
Positions i'll the Carpathians.

PETROGRAD. Feb. 5.-An official re-
port OF the Russian general staff, Civ
en- out here today, relates that the
forces of Emperor Nicholas have re
liuquishcd some Of their mountain po-
sitions are strong numerically and are
opposed to the Russians in these po-
sitions are stronf numerically and are
fighting with energy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
POSSIBILITIES AGAINST sERvIA.
Austria Is Making Another Attack
Says Report Via Geneva.

GENEVA, via Paris, Feb. ). 300 a.
III. Hostilities against Servia have
been resumed by Austria, according to
reports received here from source
which usually has been well informed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
THREE WOMEN MURDERED.
Bodies Found in Their Home III Sala
marca. n. Y. Today.

BUFFALO. y. y, Feb. 1.-The bod
les of Mrs Lizzie Drake, Co. Mrs.
Irene Spencer, 35, and the latter s
daughter, Gertrude Spencer, i, were
found ID their beds at their home at
Salamanca today. Their heads had
bes4 cgu.h .hed y vtth : .9edge tg@@sr
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,

Tonight at 80 o clock. Every mem-
Der of the church. and those who have
made recent decisions for Christ, are
urged TO bc present ~ the prayer meet.
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
THE WEATHER.
Rain or Snow onight and Saturday.
Warmer. South Winds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ). Weather
forecast: Rain or snow tonight and
Saturday Warmer Fresh to strong
south winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05

First Boxholder-What did you hear
at the opera last night? Second Box
holder-I heard that Mrs Smith had
%"t.en ! il eres --The Cluh.Fello-r
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05
BIRTHS.

In North Hinsdale, y H. Jan. -,
son, Lewis Richard, 70 Mr.. and Mrs
Richard l.. Polica
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-05

When a man begins to brag about him
self he starts advertising his greatest
-s-eakne-5
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1915-02-18
PAGE SEVEN

chased them, and If this bill would
benefit anyone at this time 1t would
be the exporter. These enormous
freight rates VII not be paid by the
farmer, but by the purchaser across
lle ocean.
! am a farmer, and have recently
sold my cattle and wheat at better
prices than have sold them for in
years The war is the immediate
cause OF these high prlces-the high
price of wheat as well as the high
price Of shipping. Wheat is to-day
quoted at $l.6j per busheL Would this
Tact justify the Government in invest
Ing the public funds in vast acreage
ia the West and raise wheat in COM
petition with the farmer in order to
reduce the present enhanced price?
While this may be far.ietched, what
concerns Us most is 10 determine
where Government ownership and
competition with the Individual is to
stop. Where is the line TO be drawn
If We once embark upon the project!
am opposed to establishing any such
precedent.
Mr. President, have endeavored 10
make plain my objections to this bill,
and in manner in keeping with the
dignity OF this body. | have not inn
Bugned the motives of anyone, realiz-
ing that 1t is a measure regarding the
merits Of which Senators may differ
and are entitled to express their
honest convictions. No Senator has a
monopoly Of wisdom and virtue that
authorizes him to criticize and con-
denim another who differs with him as
to what is for the best interests OF
the people Of this country nor to read
him out OF the party because he will
not violate his clear convictions" at
the behest OF conference, subse-
quently called a caucus, In which he
did not participate. Ill-advised and
ill-tempered remarks never won q
cause, and deprecate their use In this
Chamber.
1t is rather Inconsistent for those
who profess TO be leaders here and TO
speak for the administration to criti-
cize Democratic Senator's for con-
ferring with Republican Senators on
this measure when President Wilson
Immediately calls into conference
three Senators from that side OF the
Chamber.
II Is highly inconsistent for the
same leaders to criticize me because
will not violate my "clear convictions"
and support measure which deem
undemocratic and socialistic, and upon
which the people have not passed.
when the President vetoes a measure
which passed the Senate by a vote az
30 10 because II 10 opposed 70 his
clear convictions" I honor and az
mire him for his courage; but is il
possible that Senator 10 not entitled
TO the same privilege? Must he sur
render his clear convictions" on .
measure vastly more important, mop
revolutionary. and upon which the
people have not rendered their ~
dictI
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1915-02-18

Tuesday March, 9th 1915, at
the home place of the late Chas.
w. Allen a miles west Of Fish
Trap, we will to the highest and
best bidder sell the following nam
ed property:
3 brood mares
2 filleys
3 horses
2 mich cows
5 head of stock cattle
Ia head of sheep
hogs stock
hay and corn
2 wagons
l surrey
l mower and rake
l disc harrow
| riding pillow
| cultivator
Farming tools of all kinds
cider mill
house hold and kitchen furni-
ture. T. M. Dean and j. 7,
Chandler, ad'mrs.