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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

This photograph, which comes from
London, purports to show Private
Markuch of the Russian army, who de
clares that his tongue was split when
he was captured by the Huns in
the Austrian army. lie said they in
sisted on his giving up information
about the Russian movements and
location, but that he refused. Then
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

There arc only three towns on the en-
tire east side of Vermont where lie
enses were granted this year for the
sale of liquor-Bethel in Windsor coun-
ty and Brighton and Canaan in Essex
county. The two latter towns are in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

The stock market has been very suscep-
.tible to big events the last year, but it is
encouraging to notice that it stood up
strongly under news of the Arabcs loss.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

Take two tablespoonful
Of gelatin, two-thirds OF
a cupful of water, two
tahlespoonfuls of lemon
juice, three cupfuls Of
strawberry juice. Heat
the berry juice and
add the gelatin, which
hos been soaked in wa.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21
NeA.. )lle1 veg
The Jitney Peril.

Man that is born Of woman i Of few
days and full of prunes. lie cometh
forth as u flower IN the morning, but
before night he is liable to be cut down
by jitney and hustled to the hospital
or tho cemetery Houston Post.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

Tonight is the night when the big signal
lights will carry messages from the peaks
.of the White, Green and Adirondack
mountains
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21
Member of the Associated Press.
SATURDAY, AUGUST q, 1915.

If you sent a note to an individual
and he replied with a shot, what would
you think?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21
Elsbeth, Margarine Muller.

Elsbeth, Margarine Muller.
The story opens with an ocean
voyage to Germany with Elsbeth
Among other people on shipboard are
six little orphans in whom we become
much interested. The last part of the
book gives an intimate account of
German home life, emphasizing the
many quaint and beautiful customs OBJ
served at Christmas time. Well known
German poems and songs with the mu-
sic is an interesting feature of the
book.
Little Book of Courtesies, x. lyman
and c. Robinson
"The child who would be good and
sage,
y comfort to his owners,
viii find this book pilgrimage
That leads to love and honours.''
(From the Foreword)
Little Buffalo Robe, Ruth E. Beck.
\ little Indian girl Is captured by q
party of hostile Indians; she escapes
and the story tells of her wanderings
until she finds her own people, In
Produces Indian customs and folklore
Our Island Saints, Amy Steedman.
Fascinating stories of the saints of
the British Isles-including Saints Al
ban, Augustine of Canterbury, Kenti-
germ, Patrick, David, Molios, Bridget
Cuthbert, Edward the Confessor. Col
umba, Margaret of Scotland and Hugh
of Lincoln,
Russian Wonder Tales, Post Wheeler.
Twelve wonderful stories from the
Russian skazki (folk-lore) which have
been handed down by oral tradition
from generation to generation in peas
ant s huts and Prince s palaces until
they are as much part of the life
OF the people as the Russian language
itself. The illustrations are reproduc-
tions of Bilibin 5 famous pictures OF
Russian life in mediaeyal times.
Ten Girls from History, Kate b. Sweet
stef.
These girls were chosen because they
achieved some noteworthy success dur
ing youth, and possessed courage in a
Ipre-eminent degree. Among the girls
are Sally Wister, a girl of the Revolu-
ton; Eliza Lucas, a girl planter of the
18th Century; Madeline de Vercheres.
the heroine of Castle Dangerous. and
Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen.
When l Was Your Age, Mrs. Laura
Richards.
Mrs. Richards portrays most vividly
the life of young girl living in Bos
ton half-eentury ago. She gives
charming glimpses of her remarkable
father DIR. Samuel Gridley Howe.
Stories.
The Begun S Daughter, f. L. Bynner.
y story of New Amsterdam in colo
NAL times. Leisler S rebellion is one
of the leading incidents.
The Green Door, Mary Wilkins Free
man.
In this story little girl accidentally
opens door that leads back into
colonial times. She becomes her own
great great great grandmother and lives
the life and endures the hardships of
the early New England settlers.
That Freshman, C. Catrevas.
wholesome story of school life at
Mt. Holyoke college. "That Freshman =
and her friends are natural, fun-loving
girls, fond of athletics and also of
study, and possess fine sense of
hOuo:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

hlblt1on referendum to be voted on at
the same time. Significantly enough,
MI Clements paper opposes both
propositions
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

Some people s handwriting is pretty
to gaze upon, but it is hard to read.
nevertheless.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

he declared, according to the informa-
ton from British sources, that he was
tortured in this way to compel him to
talk. He refused, and later he ESCAPED
back to the Russian lines. The Rus
islan authorities evidently believed
has story, for he was decorated with
gold, silver, copper and iron medals of
various orders in reward for his IoyaI-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

Excursion to Newport, R. l., August
26. See Ad. on page s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21
SUNNI ER DISHES.

Fresh berries with gelatin make
most appetizing hot weather desserts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

The schemes are many and ingenious
TO get what money you have in your
jeans.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

That Freshman, C. Catrevas
\ wholesome story of school life at
Mt. Holyoke college "'That Freshman =
and her friends are natural, fun-loving
girls, fond of athletics and also of
study, and possess a fine sense of
hono;.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21
At the Library
New Books for Girls

The Cuckoo Clock, Mrs. Wordsworth.
new edition, with charming illus
trations, of this old fairy story, now
become 9 classic.
Dolls of Many Lands, Mary II. Wade
In Dolls of Many Lands, children arc
told about Plum Bloom, the japanese
doll; Miss Martha, Queen Victoria <
doll who was the doll housekeeper 70:
the little Princess s one hundred and
thirty-two dolls from many lands
Viola May, the Partisan, most beauti-
full of all dolls besides dolls from Hol-
land, Persia, Korea, Switzerland and
the far North.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21
Commonwealth Hotel
(Incorpora ted)
Opposite State House, Boston, Mass.

for $100 per day: which Includes free
use Of public shower baths Nothino to
equal this In New England. Rooms with
private bath for S150 per day: suites of
two rooms and. bath for $3.50 per day.
Dining room and cafe first-class. Euro
pean plan.
ABSOLUTELY FfREPRoOF.
TEMPERANCE HOUSE.
Send for Booklet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-21

Our Island Saints, Amy Steedman.
Fascinating stories of the saints of
the British Isles-including Saints Al
ban, Augustine of Canterbury, Kenti
germ, Patrick, David, Molios, Bridget
Cuthbert, Edward the Confessor. Col
umba, Margaret of Scotland and Hugh
of Lincoln,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-11-17
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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
CHILD LABOR BILL WINS
Child Labor Bill Wlns--t+ouse Passes
Measure 10 Protect Children un.
der Age OF rs,

Washington. The Palmer bill 10 bar
products OF child labor from interstate
commerce was passed by the House
232 to ~. after lively debate and the
issuance of a writ OF arrest for alb
sentees TO suppress a filibus'c..
Opposition to the bill. led by Repre-
sentative Byrneo Of South Carolina
VAS based on the contention that Il in.
terfered with states rights
The measure declares II unlawful
tor producers, manufacturers or deal.
ers to ship or deliver for transporta.
ton In interstate commerce the prod
ucts Of mine or quarry made wholly or
In part by children under l6 years old,
or products OF mills. canneries. work.
shops, factories or manufacturing ca.
adjustments made by children under
n years or those between IL and is
who work more than eight hours a
day. or more than six days week or
after o'clock at night.
Inspection by the Department OF La.
bsr would be authorized and fines Of
from 500 to $1,000 or Imprisonment
from one month to a year, or both. I'm
posed for violation.
When Representative Palmer pro
posed suspension OF the rules to pass
the bill several southern members pro-
tested and started n filibuster marked
by repeated points Of no quorum. roll
calls and rulings
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
10 DEMOCRATS AGAINST IT
Amended Ship Bill Passed BY the
Aouse--Senate Waits For House
To Pass Weeks Bill.

Washington. government ship
purchase biil. as an amendment TO the
Weeks naval auxiliary bin. was passed
by the House OF Representatives by q
vote OF ?l5 to l2l.
The passage OF the bill followed a
lthour parliamentary struggle which.
until after midnight. threatened to ex.
tend interminably, because OF a de-
termined tilibuster directed by minor
ity leader Mann, who yielded only aft
er administration leaders decided 10
apply second special rule TO bring
the figh, TO an end,
Nineteen Democrats voted against
the bill They we're: Bathrick. Bor.
shers, Galloway, Dies, Donohue. Fitx.
gerald. Gerry, Gordon, Jones, Kindel.
kitchin. Morrison, Moss OF Indiana,
Page OF North Carolina, Saunders.
sIaden. Whitscre. White and WitheF,
spoon.
All the republicans present voted
against the bill and five progressives
Joined with the democratic majority
for II. as follows;
Bryan. Kelly OF Pennsylvania. Mac
donald. Latterty and Murdoch.
The House remained In session at
night TO pass the weeks-G bill. as
the amended measure is known. and
the administration forces will begin
final effort TO get vote In the Senate
on the House amendments over the
opposition OF republicans and revolt
ing democrats.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
REPORT COMPLETE VICTORY
Won tlndenhuro Took About 10000
Russian Prisoners In
Prussia.

Berlin, A news agency has an-
bounced;
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg' 8
third battle OF the Mazurian lakes will
prove moro disastrous To the Russians
than the other two, from present ind.
cations. II Is believed that +0.90o Rus
SLAMS were captured
Prussia Is now cleared OF the en-.
emy. Indications point TO general
German Austrian offensive from Bu.
kowina 10 the Baltic.
"The Russians are being rolled IN
In many portions OF the line,
Turkish advance guards drove back
British divisions across the Sues Canal
at Ausum and Serpeum. Senussi Be,
douins invided Egypt and occupied the
silva Oasis.
Turks defeated the British at Kur.
ma. Mesopatamia.
Wireless negotiations between Aus,
TRAN and Hungarian ministers result.
Cd In the declaration that there In SUI
ficient corn and flour for both coun.
tries. especially since Hungary will
give Austria her supertluous stocks"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
ApWsEs UNITED STATES TO
GUARD MERCHANT SHIPS
WITH WAR VESSELS.
Claims English Policy cf Attempting
70 Cut or Food Supply 10 Respens
lble for Gsrmany's Deelsr.
ing War Zone.

Berlin, via London. Germany re-
ply to the protest OF the United States
against designation OF naval war zone
about the British isles Is couched lii
the most friendly terms, but firmly
maintains the position OF Germany al
already announced.
The German note recommends that
the United States send warships TO
England 10 convoy merchant vessels
through the danger zone as security
against attack. with the understanding
that vessels thus guarded shall carry
no war supplies.
The note. which has been transmit.
ted TO Washington through the Amer
lean embassy, explains that GermaRy's
action was made necessary by Great
Britain's policy OF attempting to cut of
the food supply. Of the German civil
population by method never secog'
nlxed in international law.
England's course In ordering mer.
chantmen to fly neutral flags. equip
Ing them with artillery and ordering
them to destroy submarines, Germany
contends. renders nugatory the right 10
attack English shipping. Germany
holds that she cannot abandon that
right under the stress England has
forced upon her.
Germany argues that since she must
compel her enemies 10 return 20 the
recognized principles OF international
law and restore the freedom OF the
seas. the stand she has taken Is neces.
sary. Hope 10 expressed that the
American government win understand
the position In which Germany has
been placed and appreciate the re~
sons for her course.
The reply closes with expression OF
the hope that the United States may
prevail upon Great Britain Ito return
TO the principles OF international law
recognized prior to the outbreak Of the
war" and In particular obtain obsery-
ance OF the declaration OF London II
this were done. the note explains, Ger
many would be able toimport food sup
plies and raw materials. Germany
would recognize In this, says the reply.
an invaluable service toward a more
human conduct OF the war and would
act In accordance with the new situa.
tion thus created
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
EACH somB WEIGHED ss LBS
24o Bombs Said TO Have Been Dropped
On the Aerodosue at
Ghisteiles,

London. Forty British and French
aircraft, In raid on the Belgian coast.
according to the Daily Mails DunkirlE
correspondent. dropped 74e bombs on
the German aerodome at ihistel!es
on zebrugge. Aiddelkedrke and in os.
tend. The British bombs weighed 81
pounds each.
The air wing OF the British navy
made another attack on the German
positions along the Belgian coast 10
an effort TO destroy or damage the
submarine base at Zebrugge, the guns
at ogtend and Middelkerke and the
aevodome az Ghistelles.
According TO the official report good
results were attained. Forty machines
were utilized.
While the British airmen were drop
ping their bombs on the gun positions
and the supply trains. barges and
trawlers used in mine laying and mine
sweeping operations. eight French air
men attacked the Ghtstelies aerodome,
preventing the German airmen from
making an attempt 10 cut off the Brit
ish machines.
The official report makes no NEE
ton OF the airtnen engaged. so II Is
presumed they all returned safely
The day was bright and clear, condi'
lions being more favorable than for
last weeks raid.
The official statement says:
The air operations Of the naval
wing against the Bruges. Ostend and
Zebrugge district were continued. For
ty aeroplanes and seaplanes lombard
cd ostend. Middelkerka. Ghistelles and
Zebrugge.
Bombs were dropped on the heavy
batteries on the east and west side OF
Ostend. on gun positions at Middel'
kerke. on transport wagons on the o.
tend Ghlstelles road. on the mole at
Zebrugge. to widen the breach dana
aged In former attacks. on the locks
at Zebrugge, on barges outside Blank
enberghe aud on trawlers outside ze-
brugge.
Eight French aeroplanes assisted
the naval machines by making vlgor-
Gus attacks on the Ghistsl!es aero
dome. effectively preventing German
air craft from cutting off our ma
chimes II Ia reported that good re-
suits were obtained.
Instructions are always issued 10
confine attacks to points OF military
importance. and every effort Is made
by the flying officers to avoid drop
ping boEbs on any residential portion
OF towns
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
GENERAL oBREeoN wiTHpRAss
AND MEXICO CITY OCCUPIED
RY ZAPAI'A TROOPS.
VILLA PUTS LID ON MEXICO
Reported Evacuation by Gen. obreaon
Dou6tsd when Dispatch Re-
eeised. Frem tire Bra
lillian Minister.

Washington. Reports OF the eyaena.
ton OF Mexico City by the Carranza
forces were discredited when q dis
patch received at the state department
from the Brazilian minister there max
ing no mention OF change In the sit.
uation.
Earlier officials received through
border sources What was considered an
authentic report that Gen, obregon had
Withdrawn and Mexico City again had
been occupied by Zapata troops Re
cent information has indicated the cap
itAl was likely TO change hands at any
time.
The advance Of villa troops TO the
west coast was described and the fact
THAI they are now menacing Mazat
Ian announced in long report on the
fighting In that regioH during the past
four weeks was given out by the state
department.
Further Information concerning the
execution OF Gen. Dozal. shot by the
Ma1atlan authorities Jan. "A, came to
the department. Gen. Dozal. who made
friends among the Americans at Vera
Cruz by his attitude at the time that
port was occupied by the United
States, was accused OF surrendering the
city OF Topic without cause. OF using
public money and OF giving arms to the
enemy. He denied all the charges. the
report said. and claimed that his only
offense had been refusal to force Ma
zatian currency upon the people of
Tepec. Americans raised a purse to
bury the general and relieve his desti.
tute widow and children.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
NadWorna 10 Occupied

Vienna, via London. The following
official communication was issued:
In Russian Poland and West Vail.
cha no noteworthy incident has oc.
CURED
The battles in the Carpathians are
proceeding
In Southeast Galicia VIC occupied
Nadworna tS7 miles northeast OF
TxernowitE' and forced the enemy
back into the direction Of Stanisiau t5s
miles southwes, Of Tarnopoll.
In the south IN war ,heater only
nn'mportant frontier fighting has oc,
cured
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
WOULD PROTECT NEurRaLs
Great erltaln VIII Take Rssallstsry
Measures Against German
Suhmarins&

Rashingtoh.--t3rsat Britain's seccna
ard complete reply 10 thu American
note or protest. which ON Dec. Is last
asked fur an early improvement IN the
treatment Of American ecminerre hy
the British fleet. wait made public By
rutnal agreement bstween the state
department, and the British foreign es.
flee.
The note, addressed 70 Ambassador
Page by Sir Edward Grey. ui,der date
Of Feb. 10. denies that the depreasioA
in American industries 10 due 10 the
activity Of the British fleet. and suE-
gests. among other causes. the short
ago Of shipping facilities. the conse-
quent dtFninution OF cotton trade and
the destruction by submarine mines.
laid by the enemy indiscriminatelJ, +"
Of many neutral vessels,
After giving lengthy and detailed
answer TO the charge that American
ships and cargoes were being unduly
detained. the communication contains
in It's concluding paragraph the an
nouncement that Crest Britain intends
to take retallatory measures against
the German submarine campaign on
enemy ships. but does not reveal their
nature.
conceding that foodstuffs intended
for the civil population OF countr.
are no, eon.raband, the British govern.
ment points oat that in any country In
which there exists such tremendous or
ganization for war as now obtains In
Germany. there is no clear division be
tween those whom the government is
responsible for EeedinE and these
whom Il Is not"
1T will be our endeayor." says the
final paragraph, ito avoid injury and
loss to neutrals but the announcement
by the German government Of their in,
tention to sink merchant vessels and
their cargoes without verification Of
their nationality or character and with
out making any provision for the safe
~ OF non-combatant crews or giving
them chance OF saving their lives has
made II necessary for his majssty's
government To consider what measures
they should adopt to protect their In,
terests. 1t Is impossible fer one bel
ligerent to depart from rules and prec.
edents and for the other 10 remAir
bound by them
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
VILLA PUTS ON LID.
Prohibits Sale OF Liquor In All Places
Except Juarex.

Santa Anna. Jalisco, Mexico Gen
villa issued an executive order prohib
iting the sale Of all liquor In his terri
tory with the exception OF Juarez.
This exception Is made or account OF
the number OF Americans who come
over the border from FL paso on sun
days, when the saloons are closed on
the American side.
villa says he will punish with death
any one caught drinking or selling
liquor.
This action Is said TO have been
taken by Villa rs result OF reports
which have bean made TO him as to
the splendid effects Of prohibition upon
Russian soldiers.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
EXPORTS ARE PROHIBITED
Many New Articles Are Placed on the
List in England,

London. additions 10 the
list OF prohibited exports OF Great
Britain include many new articles Of
possible use 10 belligerents In feeding
live stock. All sorts Of beans. fish
meat. oil cake, offal. corn and y score
Of other products are now In the pro
hihited list.
Rumors of shortage of forage In
Germany and the strict government
supervision there q possible food for
domestic animals have doubtless been
responsible for the extension OF the
list Of prohibited articles.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26

A strange specimen OF the angel
tish was caught by Captain Palmer at
Sound Beach. who removed from II
two ducks. The wicked 1sh ha1
stolen the ducks from ]. keanedy
Tod's lnnis Arden estate. One was
alive.
The fsh were struggling In the va.
ter when seen by Captain Palmer,
and was landed with pair of ice
tongs,
The hsh Is O yard long. and It's
mouth In 6 by inches, II was frozen
in cake Of Ice at the Maher Ice
plant and Is exhibited In the window
OF market herr. Greenwich
tConn,) Dispatch to New York World.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-02-26
No Wonder.

DO you think the world IL getting
better, MIR. sGadson7'
"surest thing you know, It's get
ting better every day"
In spite Of the wary"
"Oh, yes"
I'm surprised TO find you no op-
dmistic.
You wouldn't be II you knew what
I knew.
And what IN thatf"
I've already cleaned up half a mil
lion In wheat and expect 10 make
more"