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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
Method of Construction at
Federal Building Site
New in This Town
WALLS VENEERED
WITH HOLLOW TILE
Carload of Limestone for Trimmings
Has Arrived = Work Progressing az
Rapidly as Is Necessary to Be Ready
for Steel and Limestone.

IN entirely new method Of constructing
building foundation in Brattleboro and
one that Is causing much favorable com
ment for the thoroughness with which the
government does its work Is seen in the
building Of the foundation for the federal
building at the corner of Main and Grove
streets. The foundation walls are to
be absolutely waterproof and damp proof
when the work IS completed. The outside
of the brick foundations Is covered with
coat Of creosote oil and over this two
heavy coats Of pitch tar are smeared Out
side OF this is laid a veneer Of hollow
tile. \ drain pipe viii run completely
Iaround the building the highest point be-
ing at the rear. and a. the space between
the outside Of the foundation walls and
the surrounding earth Is to be filed with
| trap rock a perfect drainage system win
be formed
This method Of preventing moisture
from creeping into the cellars of buildings
was not generally adopted on postofIice
buildings until recently. A few years ago
| it was used occasionally where conditions
were especially bad, but Of late it is re-
lqulred for every post Office building built
I for the government. So many documents
are kept in the basement that 1t is abso-
lutely essential that all dampness be ex-
cluded.
The work on the building is progressing
1 as rapidly as necessary to be In readiness
for the steel and limestone The contract
ors preferred to begin the work with a
small force rather than to wait a few
weeks and put on a larger force A little
delay was caused by the rejection of one
lcarload OF brick and part Of another by
ICharles r. Marsh, the federal superintend-
lent of construction, who would not allow
them to be unloaded. The brick now be-
ling used came from Greenfield, Mass, and
lis satisfactory.
Some 5000 light colored brick stacked
lon the ground have caused some comment
las it was understood the facing brick was
to be red. The light colored brick is to be
used only for facing in the areaways on
the rear and sides.
One carload of the Indiana limestone, to
be used for the trimming of the building,
J has arrived and will be unloaded on the
J site Of the new railroad station bv the
] derrick of the Waels-Lines Construction
lCo.
Mr.. Marsh expects to get away next
week for vacation of two or three weeks
} and will arrange to move his family to
J Brattleboro, as he will make this town
his headquarters until after the building
/ is finished
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
II. s. NOW WORLDS
LEADER IN EXPORTS
Great Britain for First Time Falls into
Second Place Gains in
Manufactures.

WASHINGTON, August 2S.-For the
first time in its history the United States
leads the world as an exporter. Occasion
ally the United States has surpassed the
United Kingdom in the expectation of do
nestle products, but it was only in the
fiscal year ended June 30 1915, that the
total exports, domestic and foreign, eX-
ceeded those Of the United Kingdom
Cur total exports in the fiscal year 1915,
according to an official statement of the
bureau of foreign and domestic commerce,
Department of Commerce, aggregated ST.
1GSG00,OOO as against S2,170, 100000 for
the United Kingdom, the figures represent
ing an increase Of II per cent for the
United States and a decrease Of 80 per
cent for the United Kingdom, compared
with last year.
American exports in the fiscal year 1915
included domestic products valued at 81
71G,200000, against $500, ,T0O,O 900 in
1914, and foreign products to the value OF
So, 100000, against S34 100000. British
exports in the same periods included
British and Irish produce, 81 ,T44, ,1o0,0ot
| in 1915, against 2,557 100000 in 1914
and foreign and colonial produce, S426
| 100000 in 1915, compared with S526,5OO,
loco.
| The following table from official reports
show the remarkable growth of export:
| from the United States and the United
| Kingdom at 20-year intervals during th'
last century:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
BIAGIOTTI TO
HAVE NEW STORE
Will Move Boston Fruit Market Soor
to American Building and Install
Modern Equipment.

Peter Biagiotti, proprietor of the
Boston Fruit market, has leased the
vacant store in the American building
and plans to open it with the most
modern equipment for handling candy
soda, ice-cream and fruit trade in town.
He viii order at once a special sodc
fountain and will install practically all
new fixtures. The soda fountain viii
not be delivered under six weeks from
the placing of the contract, and that
alone will prevent opening the store
much before November l. He plans to
be ready in his new quarters for the
holiday trade, and he will have much
more room for the display of the goods
he handles and for the accommodation
Of his trade.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
BULGARIA MAY ENTER.
Gvernment Controlled Publication
Hints Of Participation in the War.

SOFIA, August 2S. - An inspired
statement appeared in a publication
controlled by the government contains
the announcement that if conditions af-
fecting Bulgaria should be modified by
granting Bulgaria 5 territorial demands
to such an extent as to cali for inter
vention in the war the government will
convoke parliament Immediately. This
statement was elected by the action of
the opposition in parliament which has
been responsible for statements con-
demning the attitude of the govern
ment as contrary to the interests of
the country. The immediate eonvoca-
tion of parliament was demanded by
the opposition.
In making ifs reply the government
explained that it IS the intention of
the cabinet to adhere to its policy of
neutrality except in the event that the
rights ''fiIched from Bulgaria under
the treaty of Bucharest after the second
Balkan war are restored. S'But should
conditions be SO modified as to demand
| intervention the statement concludes
the government viii Immediately sum
mon parliament
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
HELD ON MURDER CHARGE.
Hatch of st. Johnsbury Accused of
Killing S. G.. Brown

ST. JOHNSBURY, Aug. 28.-After a
hearing before Judge Frye Of the mu-
nicipal court yesterday, Harlow Hatch,
accused of killing Sumner G. Brown
in a pool room on Sunday, July Is:
was held without bail for the Decem-
Der term of Caledonia county court on
the charge Of murder in the first de-
gree.
The crime was committed after the
two men returned from an automobile
ride. They were left in the pool room
together, and shortly after the driver
left them, Brown staggered into the
street, shot through a lung. He lived
only a few minutes Hatch was cap
tured two days later at relative s in
Barnet and has since been confined in
the county Jail.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
ISSUED
FOR VALLEY FAIR
Thirtieth Exhibition Sent q, % and
% = New Building for State Agri-
cultural Exhibit.

The program for the 30th annual Val
ley fair, to be held here Sept. 2l, -
and %, has just been issued and mail
ed to the advisory directors and numcr-
Gus others. As usual, it is an attractive
booklet. A forewOrd by Secretary W.
\. Shumway reads:
The premium list of the thirtieth
annual Valley fair YOU will find follows
the usual lines Of this annual exhibition
of former years. So completely have the
different departments been worked out
in the many years of the fair s exist
ence that changes are few and will be
readily understood. Should anv infor-
nation be desired, it can be obtained
by addressing the secretary.
"The management wish to inform
exhibitors and visitors that everything
possible will be done for their convcn-
fence and the proper taking care of
their exhibits. -
On one page is given a complete list
of all the Vermont fairs with the place
and date Of each and the name of the
secretary
The Alfalfa growing demonstration of
the state at the 1914 fair proved a
marked success, and this wear it will
be repeated with added features. and
! int 1AIId dttIdClLOH OF bQliQln9 SUIT
liable for the state exhibit along agricul-
tural lines viii be worth visit from
all who attend the fair. This building
will be IN the edge of the grove on the
east side of the fair grounds and open
to patrons of the fair at all times free
of charge. Experts on agricultural sub
| fjects viii be IN attendance to give all
information desired in regard to soil
conditions and its products.
Among the amusement attractions tC
give exhibitions in front of the grand
stand are the following:
Australian Woodchoppers - A novel
~ act originally brought from Austria
liza by the New York Hippodrome man
agement. The act consists of wood
saving and wood d-chopping contest. II
lis thrilling and different from any 9th
er in the world.
Aerial Mitchells-Act No. /, a sensa
tional comedy revolving ladder aggre
cation. Act No. ,, aerial trapeze. Mis-:
Mitchell is one of the cleverest per
formers in this line in America
Four Flying Valenteenes - Two wo
lcasting trapeze and ring outfit Tht
act is performed high in the air.
Balloon - Sensational balloon ascen
sion with three parachute drops. Prof
F1exon, who was here last year, wa
so satisfactory that a return engage
, ment has been secured.
The association offers $500 in purse
for trotters and PAGERS. The followin
IS the order of races proposed, subjec
TO change:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
REVOLUTION BREAKS
OUT IN PORTUGAL
Barracks Of an Infantry Regiment At
tackled and Many Wounded, Says
Minister of Interior.

LISBON, Portugal, delayed in trans
mission.) The minister Of the in
terror, DIR. Silva, announced in the ma
tional council that a monarchicaI move
ment had broken out in northern Portu.
gal.
The barracks of the regiment of in.
fantry at Guimaraes, u miles southeast
of Braga, had been attacked and many
wounded
DR.. Silva said the government haC
taken various precautions. Arms au5
bombs had been seized. The railway
bridge at Trofa was dynamitcd, bu-
trains are still able to cross, the min
| lister said in conclusion.
The situation in Portugal, ne also an
Inounced, is now normal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
TRICHINA POISONING.
Little Boy Dead and Two Others Ill in
Bristol.

BRISTOL, August IS. = An autopsy
held on the body of the 12-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cormier of Bris-
tol Flat, who was found dead in bed
Thursday, indicates that the boy died
from trichina poisoning.
The boy s brother has been under the
care Of a physician for the past week
and it is believed he is suffering from
the same malady. A daughter also
shows similar symptoms.
The members of the family have told
conflicting stories regarding what they
had eaten it being claimed by the
children that no meat had been partaken
of for some time. Later they admitted
that they had eaten some pork, part OF
which was raw.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
ARREST ALLEGED HTGHwAYMAE
William Mcnamara Said to Have Rob
bed Companion.

FAIR HAVEN, Aug. % - William
Mcnamara was arrested late Thursday
night on a complaint of states Attor-
ney c. V. Pouiin of Rutland on Il
charge of having taken from his com
panion, Edward Miller, watch and
about $40. He gave bonds for appear
ancc in municipal court. The men at
tended the Fair Haven fair Wednes lay
and it is alleged that the highway
man s act was committed on Prospect
street that evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
HAS NO THOUGHT
or SEPARATE PEACE
Russians Also Believe That Petrograt
viii Not Be Seriously Threaten
ed This Autumn.

LONDON, August 2S-AS the Russian
armies continue to retreat the foreign and
war ministers at Petrograd deny vigorous
ly that their government has any thought
Of making a separate peace with the cen
trail powers.
Special dispatches from Petrograd state
that the Russians are on the point Of
digging themselves in
Military writers at the Russian capital
are of the opinion that the Germans turn
ing movement in Comland Is not likely to
threaten Petrograd seriously this autumn,
as Field Marshal Won Hindenburg has ap-
parently made no progress in his efforts to
secure control Of the Baltic coast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
HIoNTENEGRINs FIGHTING.
Austrians Retired After Two Hours
Fighting, Leaving Many Dead

PARIS, August 28. - Resumption of
hostilities between Austrian and Mont
ene9rln troops, was announced IN the
Official statement made by the Nontene
filed in Cettinge Aug. 26 and delayed
in transmission, is as follows:
\ lively engagement occurred Aug
) near the mouth of the gulf of Cat
taro between our post and rather
strong detaehments Of Austrians. Tn,
fight lasted two hours and the Austri
ans retired, leaving numerous dead Ter
prisoners remained in our hands. Kin&
Nicholas has gone to the front.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
MERCHANT A BANKRUPT.
Frank C. Haney Of Rutland Has Liza
biitiea OF S14,03G.

RUTLAND, August IS. - Frank C..
Haney, proprietor Of the Manhattan
Cash market, has fled a petition in
bankruptcy with Clerk F. s. Platt OF
the United States court through his
attorney, J. Dyer Spcllman. The mar
kct has been opened hut a few months
and was thoroughly up-to-date with a
modern refrigerating plant, big cooler
and show cases with chemical refrigera-
tion.
The schedules show liabilities OF
I$14,03S05, of which there are $I73o
in secured claims and $4.16l in unse-
cured claims. Mr.. Haney has assets
of $1O,960 of which $25 is claimed ex
| empt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
Too Thin an Excuse.

When Shimmerpate arrived home an
hour later than usual he was nibbing
Il Glove.
~ stopped in concert hall for {.
few moments he observed. s.The mu-
sic was Intoxicating.
"That IS rightl' exclaimed his better
half. 'sBlame it on the music =
Stray Stories.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
Tuesday, September q.

conjunction with the Green Mountain
circuit, and viii correspond in some
races to those offered by fairs included
in the New England Agricultural Fair
association. Entries close at noon, Sat
urday, Sept. IS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28

The great industrial development of the
United States during the century is illus
trated by the increase in exports of man
ufactures. In 1921 exports of manufac-
lures were valued at $4,000 900 In 1919
they aggregated 81 ,16S, ,000,0 ,0o0, exclusive
of foodstutfs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
CoLLIDEs WITH AUTOMOBILE.
G. G. Richardson Of Springfield TIa
Serious Mishap.

SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 28.-Charles G.
Richardson of the Parks-W Woolson Ma
chine company, was seriously injured
yesterday when he collided with an au-
tomohile while riding his bicycle on
Park street. 1t viii be necessary to
use the x-ray to determine whether one
leg is fractured.
Mr.. Richardson was on his way to
dinner and when at the foot of Park
street hill turned out to pass a lum.
ber wagon and ran into an automobile
owned by Myron c. Whitcomb and
driven by the latter's son, Fay Whit
comb. No blame is attached to the
driver of the machine.
Mr.. Richardson was thrown from hi:
wheel and was unconscious when takeI
to his home on Summer street. Dr. J
NJ. Gile of the Mary Hitchcock hos
| pital at Hanover, \. H., was summoned
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH
Sunday Services

1890 q. m.-Service Of worship and
praise. sermon by the pastor. Spe
cial offering for the Congregational
Board OF Ministerial Relief.
ll4j a. m.-Sunday school.
p. m.-Christian Eudcavor meeting.
Topic, Frivolity-Ita Dangers and the
Remedies. Feel. 2:1-l3. Leader, Ray
mond Brown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
SHOOTS HIMSELF IN HEAD.
Rupert Marshall, 25 Years Cid, Com
mitS Suicide.

WEST BERKSHIRE, Aug. 28.-Ru.
pert Marshall, %, committed suicide
yesterday afternoon by shooting him
self in the head with a 22-caIibre re-
volver. The body was found by his
mother, brother and q sister. on
their way home from the berry field.
No reason is known for the act al
though it is known he had been drink
ing. About two years ago he attempt
ed to commit suicide by poisoning him
self He leaves his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Marshall, and several
brothers and sisters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
Summer Resort Note.

Hotel Clerk-The guest in No. 2o6
says he had a nightmare last night.
Proprietor-Well, charge it on his
bill-$10 for hvery.-Judge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28

4
&ALLIPOLI PENINSULA, via London,
August 2S.-Aftcr inspecting earlier this
week the Turkish front in the new area OF
hostilities near Salt Lake, where the
British landed troops this month the Asso-
tiatgd Press correspondent has visited
SCddul- Bahr at the tip Of the peninsula on
the other end of the line.
Conditions at Scddul- Bahr have rc-
maiued virtually the same since the CORE
gpundcpts last previous visit in June with
the exception of immatorial losses and
gains of ground on both sides. These
changes involve about 800 yards Of
trenches. In the interval the Turks have
greatly improved their earth works and
hcttcred their positions in other respects,
especially by posting artillery including
heavy batteries in advantageous positions
across the straits on the Anatolia shore
According to information from trust
worthy source the losses Of allies in the
attack simultaneous with the Anafalta
landing were very heavy. About 5000 men
were killed. Owing to the effective fire
Of the Turkish artillery near Seddul-BahI
the allies recently were obliged to remove
several large camps
There has been no rain since juno
Water is extremely scarce and the dust
on the peninsula is unbearablc. Since Aug
"A tho action of the allies has been con
fined to weak artillery fire.
Enver Pasha, Turkish minister of war
Is here with his staff. He exp essed great
satisfaction with the position Of th,
Turks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28

1t is mighty hard work to be good
naturcd all the time, but some people
expect YOU to be.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28

Should a German army take Serbia an
other country would face annexation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.

Monday night at 7.30 = Regular
meeting of Wantastiquet lodge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
A Pleasant Auto TrjD

The most charming Inn accessible OF
short drive from Brattleboro is the
GREEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE at
WEST WARDSBORO.
An old fashioned tavern, entirely re
built and refurnished. Get acquainted
with the mountain country nearby
Twenty five miles from Brattleboro,
via Hill Road from Newfane, 80 miles
via Townshend.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
THE WEATHER.

Fair Tonight Probably Light Frosts
in Interior Sunday Fair.
WASHINGTON, Aug. %. - The
weather forecast: Fair tonight. Prob
ably light frosts in interior Sunday
fair, slightly warmer. Moderate north
to east winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-28
Turkish Troops Strongly En-
trenched on GallipOli
Peninsula
CONDITIONS ARE
HARD FOR SOLDIERS

Water Extremely Scarce and Dust Un-
bearable - English Lost Heavily
When Landing Forces-Turkish War
Minister Satisfied.
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
GAL LCULATE NOW FOR
THE NEXT CROP YEAR
Plow All The Land You Can
Between Now And Christ
mas And Break Deep.

Now is a good time to begin your
calculations for next year. Take
into consideration the acres Of land
you have to farm, the number OF
head of stock you will have 10 feed
and carry through the winter OF
1916.l9i7, and the following sum-
mer. Calculate the amount Of corn,
hay and forage necessary for them,
and then calculate the number OF
acres you will need In corn and hay,
and other crops to keep your stock.
Do not underestimate your needs,
nor overestimate your yield. Prices
of feed are always high when the
shortage comes. Be sure and raise
enough. Be safe. II you put In
spring oats, also put some kind OF
clover on the same ground. Red
clover, sweet clover, alsike or leped-
eza will do. Use the kind the land
will grow. Do not undertake to
follow oats with late corn. II will
not pay 1t will do to SOW COW peas
after cutting the oats The same Is
good treatment after wheat, especi-
ally Il you plow under the second
crop Of pea vines Just before frost
Cow peas make a fov1 hay, and I'M
prove t h Q land, Soudan erass
makes a fine hay and can be cut
from two to four times season,
but soudan does not help the land
II is hard on the land, and to Get
good results requires good land
DO not overlook the truck patches
and garden. Plant plenty Of pote'
toes, tomatoes, beans, sweet pota-
toes, peanuts, pop corn, water
melons, cabbage, and such like
Then turn your attention to your
staple crop, whatever II may be,
but do not overerop yourself, A
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Farm Drawbacks

Nowhere else Is there a better
place to enjoy prosperity or stand
adversely than on a farm, provided
one makes use Of his opportunities
The farm has It's drawbacks" but
these are for those who do not like
farm life and are not willing to
make use Of the opportunities for
success. Il is a great drawback"
to have this kind Of farmers In a
community, for they draw the com
munity back and keep II back,--
Farm and Ranch.
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
Edwards
Nero. 60.

small crop, well cultivated, is much
more profitable than a large crop
poorly cultivated. Now Is the time
to think about these things, and
plan ahead. You have your expert
ence Of the past year right before
you now, and experience Is a good
teacher.
Be sure and raise your own meat
next year. One good litter Of pigs,
we'll kept and pastured and fed, will
make enough meat for a family Of
six people. If you haven't the brood
SOW, Get her at any reasonable sacri-
flee, and remember that It Is as
easy to raise a crop Of hogs as to
grow a crop Of anything else
Plow all the land you can be-
tween now and Christmas. Break
deep, and turn under all weeds,
grass and stalks. The weeds that
grow on your land take plant food
from same. Turn them under, and
you put II back; burn them and you
lose It. SeeY These simple sueees'
tions carried out on the farms In
Arkansas, | believe, will make the
whole state prosperous. What do
you think about itY Do you believe
itY II so, adopt them II you don't,
write to me, and make me some
suggestions. | am your servant and
want to help you II | can II ! cant,
then ! want you to help me, 80 !
can help someone else
John H. Page,
Commissioner Of Agriculture,
Sharp County record., 1915-11-12
HELL WORKS OVERTIME

General Sherman said that war
Is hell, and II he we're living now
he might add that war Is a busi'
ness, and, adding the two together,
declare the business end of war a
hellish business, Here are the
headlines for an article which apr
peared In the St. Louis Post Dis
patch Of last Sunday: wall Street
so busy now 1t has no time to eat.
Deserted 0 year ago with stock ex-
change closed, brokers are now
compelled to work "a hours day
to keep up with immense trading
In war stocks. One days business
amounts to i,ess,0O0 shares. Az