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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
CRUSHING DEFEAT.
Russians Beaten Along Their Whole
Line. Berlin Renorts.

BERLIN, June %. - An announce
ment made today by the Over Seas
News agency saws that the Russians
before Lemberg have been defeated
along their whole line and are fight
ing only to gain time in order to save
their artillery and other war material.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
SUNK LARGE STEAMER.
Russian Submarines Also Destroyed
Turkish Sailing Vessels.

PETROGRAD, June %. - It is of
ficially announced that Russian sub
marines have sunk a large steamer and
two vessels belonging to the Turks in
the Black sea.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
FIGHTING ALONG FECHT.
Germans Have Transferred Position
to Eastern Bank Of River.

BERLIN, June 22.-The official an
,ouncement from army headquarters
reports heavy fighting along the Fecnt
river in Alsace, where considerable
gains have been claimed recently by
the French The announcement says:
"We have transferred positions to
the eastern bank Of Fecht.'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
WILL JOIN GIANTS.
Wanamaker, Dartmouth Captain, to
Sign With N. Y. Nationals.

HANOVER, n. H., June %. - Clar-
ence Wanamaker, captain and catcher
of the Dartmouth college baseball
team, said today he would sign a con
tract Immediately with the New York
team of the National league. The an
nouncement was made at the conclu
sion of the Dartmouth-Yerm game
the final contest of Wanamaker S un
dergraduate career.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
DUNKIRK BoMBARDED.
Several Civilians Killed by Long
Range Artillery Fire.

PARIS, June 22.-The French war
office this afternoon gave out state
ment on the progress of hostilities as
follows:
The seaport of Dunkirk was bonn
barded last night by long-range artil-
lerv. Fourteen shells were thrown and
some persons Of the civil population
were killed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
THIRTEEN ARE MISSING.
British Steamer Torpedoed 40 Miles
North of Scottish Coast.

LONDON, June %. - The British
steamer Carisbrook of Glasgow, from
Montreal for Scottish ports, was sunk
by German submarine June 2l, 40
miles north of the Scottish coast.
Eleven members of her crew arc
known to have been saved. Thirteen
are us yet unaecounted for.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
HIGHWAY CARPETED
WITH GRASSHOPPERS
Much Damage Being Done in Brook
line - Six Bushels of Dead Hop
pers Taken from Five-Acre Lot,

The extent to which the grasshopper pest
has invaded Brool1line may be appreciated
when it is known that six bushels of dead
grasshoppers were gathered yesterday
on a five-acre lot on the Osgood farm. The
pest is being fought by feeding the poison
tous ration prescribed by the government.
Automobiles who came through that vii
lage yesterday said that the highway was
carpeted with grasshoppers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
THE WEATHER.
Scattered Showers Tonight. Wednes
day Fair. Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON, June %. - The
weather forecast: Scattered showers to-
night. Wednesday fair. Light varia-
BILE winds, mostly north.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22

Japan is the only oriental country in
which sheet glass is manufactured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22

Don t keep your front yard clean and
your back yard dirty.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
GERMANS WILL
ATTACK LIBAU
Their Capture of Lemberg
from the Russians is Re-
garded as Assured
RECENT VICTORIES
WILL RELEASE ARMIES

For Activity in Many Directions-What
Germans Will Do in Their Immediate
Campaigns Is Subject of specula-
tion in London
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22

Excursion to Harvard Yale boat races
June %. See adv. for particulars.-Adv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-06-22
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.

Tuesday, June %, 80 p. m.-Regu.
lar meeting of Dennis Rebekah lodge
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
BULLET IN BOYS HEAD
While playing WAR Game

AS a result OF playing soldier in
game in which there was a revolver,
Masten Hall. years old. of No. 52l
West Fourth street. is in the HomeO-
pathic Hospital badly injured. He was
struck by bullet from a small calihre
revolver which was exploded while IN
the hands of Samuel Schneider. 3
years old. OF No 5O9 ntgomery
street yesterday. The war game was
being PLAYED in Montsomery street and
Schneider held the revolver during n
charge. He pulled the trigger. not
knowing the weapon was loaded.
The bullet struck Hall squarely in
the middle of the forehead and he
dropped unconscious. There was
considerable excitement following the
accident The Phoenix ambulance
took the injured boy to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital. There he was re-
vived, and today it was stated that his
condition was as favorable as could
be expected. Whether he would sur
vive could not be f0retold.
The bullet has not yet been extract
ed but has been located by an X-ray
photograph.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
BY The United Press.


BERLIN. Feb. 1S.-(Via Amster-
dam The text Of the Germany reply
to the United States protest against
public today and Il is, as expected,
firm reiteration of the German
claim that her action is legitimate
retaliation against English methods.
In tone. the answer is especially
friendly to the United States, but it
is carefully set forth that Germany
took the steps she did only after ma
ture deliberation and because the
English measures are in violation Of
the accepted principles of interna-
tional law"
The German Government is declar-
ed to be "in accord with the United
States that it is in a high degree de-
sirable to avoid misunderstandings
which might arise from the measures
announced by the German Ad'
miralty."
Reference is made to the note Of
February 4. which it is stated. accur-
ately set forth the reasons for the
German action. This action is in no
way a measure directed against the
commerce Ol ntutldicf IL Dog . wv
represents solely a measure OF SELF
defense imposed on Germany but her
vital interests against England S
methods of warfare"
1t is stated that Germany at all
times has adhered TO the valid in rlles
Of warfare and agreed at the very out
set of the war to ratify the prin-
ciples of the Declaration Of London.
II is pointed out that until today
Germany has permitted the transpor-
tation of provisions from Denmark. al
though she has always been in posi-
tion to prevent it,. Germany also sub
scribes to the note of the United
States TO engage on December %, pro-
testing against British interference
with American shipping The hold.
ing up Of the Wilhelmina's cargo OF
foodstuffs is referred TO as fragrant
breach of international law.
Germany is declared to be cut of
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
old Blind JOE' A
LONG WAY FROM OLDHAM

ats a Long, Long Way to Oldham"
said Magistrate Thomas II. Buckley
today. This expression was made when
he discussed the presentation of an oil
painting to him by Thomas Holt lt is
of "Old Blind Joe" Joe was bell
ringer in Oldham. England, years ago,
when Mr. Buckley was boy The old
man was blind, but he had an extra
ordinary memory, and announced the
sales which were 20 take place with as
much accuracy rs if he had been read
ing the data.
"Old Blind Joe was a favoritc with
everyone said Magistrate Buckley this
morning "When he died the people
raised a subscription and a monument
TO his memory was erected in Oldham
Park. More money was received than
the monument cost aud the committee
had number Of oil paintings of the old
gentleman painted.
"rhomas Holt owned one Of the paint
ngs and this morning he came TO my
office and presented me with this valued
painting ] appreciate the gift from Mr..
Holt. and ] feel proud of the painting.
10 reminds me OF this grand old man,
1t tells me of olden times and boyhood'-
days in Oldham. never dreamed
! would be in the United States and
old Blind joe no doubt never imagined
that on oil painting Of him would be
presented TO me in 1915 here in VIII
mington."
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
ANOTHER sale soon
FOR DEACONESS HOME

The board Of managers Of the Rid
die Memorial Deaconess Home met
yesterday afternoon at the home. No.
307 West street, when the usual re-
ports were read and several announce
ments made. AS treaurer, Mrs. c. r.
Harry reported balance Of S25 in the
treasury. Announcement was made
of the day of prayer to be held in
Grace Church on February %. II was
also announced that another parcel
post sale would be held at the home on
Friday evening. February 26. A
similar sale was held recently but ow-
ing to inclement weather not many
persons we're present. consequently IL
was decided to hold another sale.
Henry j. Stidham will be the auc-
tionoer
The regular time Of meeting tor the
board of managers was last Tuesday
afternoon. but in Difference TO the
missionary tea that was given in First
Presbyterian Church on that after
noon, members of the board postponed
their meeting until yesterday Mrs.
J. Fl. Huntingdon presided.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
Will Give OPINION
ON picture THEATRES

City Solicitor Daniel O. Hastings
will present his opinion on the consti-
tutionality Of the building ordinances
OF this city, and the recommended
tions urged by Building Inspector
Anderson on his investigation Of the
moving picture theatres here, at to-
nights session Of Council The opin-
ion was TO have been presented TO
Council as a committee Of the whole
last night. but it was not ready.
Just what the opinion will state is
unknown, but proprietors of the va
rious theatres here are awaiting Ia
hear from City Council before they
give out the contracts for the changes
ordered by Inspector Anderson.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
WESTMINSTER Church MEN
HEAR BILLY SUNDAY

The Mems Society of Westminster
Presbyterian Church took a party Of
seventy-fve men to Philadelphia last
evening TO hear Billy Sunday. In
Philadelphia the party joined a Penn
sylvania railroad delegation of 10000
men. Local delegation had a special
coach in which they made the trip.
Those who went from Wilmington
we're: James Milliken. captain; the
Rev. Charles L. Candee, first lieuten-
ant: II. w. Cornelius, second lieu
tenant; w. NJ. Francis. William Ed
gar, John Lindsay. Henry Charles,
Henry NJ. Candy n. NJ. Stewart, Tay-
lor Maxwell, George Horn. Frank
Lindsay. L. S. West, j. Frank
Mccoy. William f. Steen, A..
X. Dougherty, w. H. Schultz,
John Black. 3d., George Black,
John Black, Jr.. II. X. Miller, J. B. lay
lor. J.. A. Davis, Frank Rupert, Russell
II. Dunham, Frank l.. Connable, G. l.
Coppage. George +. Talley, Joseph n
Knox, Vincent Walker. j. c. Auten, John
Long, J. W. Cross, Edgar L. Haynes
Alexander Laird. Horace +. Joslyn
James Clark, j.. r. Bradley, George Bis
sell, Harlan G. Scott, W c. Spruance
L. II. Coke, Jr., {. J.. Ward, Leland Lyon
Candy May. Josiah o. Wolcott, J. G. Me
Graw, L. 4. Bucher, J. +. Jones, c. X
Lind J. A. Hart, Uriah Buchanan, +
B. Webb William +. Sellers, Howard 5
Clark. c. L. Reid, W. A. Lang, p. NJ
Colbert, w !. Rushing, j. J.. Cunning
ham. h. W. Smith, T.. T. Coward anC
George 4. King.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
Describing Great Britain'S Course
as MurderOuS, Germany ReiterateS
Her Intention to Sweep the Seas

from her overseas supply by the 'si-
lent or protesting toleration of neu-
trails both as regards conditional and
actual contraband of war, while Great
Britain is. with the federation OF neu-
trail governments. supplied with BOTH
"The German government" ex-
plains the note. feels itself obliged
to point out with the greatest em-
phasis that traffic I'm arms. estimated
at many hundreds of millions is be-
ing carried on between American
firms and Germany's enemies. Ger
many fully comprehends that the prac-
ticc of right and the toleration of
wrong on the part Of neutrals are
matters absolutely at the discretion
of neutrals and involve no formal vio-
lation of neutrality
This. is is declared. is merely point
ed out because Germany feels that her
legitimate commerce rights are sew
eroly preiudlced by the fact that neu-
trails "in safeguarding their rights In
legitimate commerce with Germany
according to international law, have
up to the present, achieved, no. or
only insignificant results, while they
are making unlimited use Of their
right by carrying on contraband traf-
fc with Great Britain and our other
enemies"
II is pointed ont that neutrals have
the right which they should exercise
OF forcing the cessation of contraband
trade. especially in arms. with Ger
manys enemies The note then con-
/ cludes:
"ln view of thi. situation. Germany
lufter -iN months of patient waiting. see
herself obliged to answer Great Britain
lmurderous method of naval warfare
with sharp counter measures. II Grea
Britain in her fight against German
summons hunger as an ally for the puI
pose of imposing upon civilized pee
lple of 70.O00.OO0 the choice between dci
ltituiion and starvation or submission {
lGrcat Britain's commercial will. the
German today is determined TO take u
the gauntlet an appeal to similar allies
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
NEW Quarters FOR
employment BUREAU

From present indications It would
seem that the consummation of the
plans of the joint committee Of the
Ministerial Union, Chamber Of Com
nerce, Central Labor Union and So
cialists' Union for the establishment
OF an employment bureau is likely
to be delayed pending the securement
OF proper quarters.
Under the arrangements as adopted
at the meeting of the committee AZ
the Y. NJ c. A. last Saturday, two OF
these organizations we're to lend tho
services of a clerk on alternate days
and the Chamber of Commerce,
through its committee. offered in ad-
dition to a clerk each alternate day
to supply office furniture and to print
and furnish the proper card index
system and stationery.
T.. B. 6rilienhere. member Of the
joint committee, very generously offered
ihc nsa of the premises until recently
occupied by the Reynolds Candy Com
pany on the Tenth street side of the
Ford Building. where their lease still had
about a month TO run.
Mrs. Charles II. Miller, of the Home
Relief Committee also offered the use
of all the files and equipment now III
the employment bureau conducted by
that committee at the headquarters in
the CLAYTON Building. f. =. Bardo, man
ager of the Diamond State Telephone
Company, and the Automatic Telephon,
company had offered for the Use of The
committee free telephones TO be located
a, la, .p,r1D,-t,ottt l.trroar for limit 90
time, and the Central Labor Union haC
arranged for sign painter TO do the
necessary sign work for the project. The
Chamber of Commerce has had its cardi
printed. and as Mr.. McCorkindale in
formed the members of the membership
council at their luncheon on Tuesday
stood ready to cooperate as soon AZ
possession of the premises could be ob
tained
astorday. however. Mr.. Griffen-
berg Of the Reynolds Candy Com
pany. announced that the Ford Realty
Company, owners of the premises, had
obtained tenants for the entire space
and that therefore he would be unable
to provide quarters for the bureau in
view Of the fact that his offer haC
been made subject 10 the premises no
being leased by the time they would
be required for the employment bu
reau.
II is understood that the Under
wood Typewriter Company, whos'
term of lease in their present quarters
in the DUPONT Building expires shortly
will take the larger part of the stor'
and Eric r. Engberg. the tailor. is &
occupy the part previously mentioned
for the employment bureau. It is un
derstood that Mr.. McCorkindale. WHIT
is chairman of the joint committee
representing the four organization
above named. is to call a meeting o
the committee to consider the matte
and it is suggested that the committe
may recommend cooperation with tn
employment bureau. conducted by tn
home relief committee in the Claytoi
House, who have already installed
very complete system, suitable for thl
kind of work and no doubt with tn
aid of the joint committee could d
more effectual work.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
aTHE MASTER MAC

In THE Master Key" last week VIII.
kerson opened the chest. found at the
bottom of the sea; but not knowing OF
the hidden papers in the idols head
casts IL aside as worthless. Mrs. Dar-
rel ridicules him for his "foOls err
rand" He returns disgusted TO San Di-
ego. one of the crew sees the idol and
decides to sell Il A Hindu, who had
been banished from his people for
the loss of the idol, which had been
stolen by a drunken sailor. sees IL In
the shop window and buys IT, Dorr
and Ruth trace the idol, but are too
late. Mrs. Darrell leaves Wilkerson
in disgust. but Drake follows Ruth
and Dorr and hears the conversation
in regard to the idol. The Hindu.
who had sworn to bring it back or
lose his right hand is praying TO the
idol in his room. dreaming OF his re-
turn to the temple where he was a
priest. Dorr and Ruth are crestfallen.
but not discouraged. as they have
seen the Hindu and this week 5 pic
ture at the Majestic. will undoubted-
ly offer some new and strange scenes
as we'll as new enemies, perhaps. to
be overcome, before the idol or its
precious document can be recovered.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
HAIL EACH OTHER As GOyERNOR,

WASHINGTON Feb 49, Senator
Blair Lee and Representative j..
Charles Linthicum. both of whom are
aspirants for the Democratic Gubor-
Material nomination. met yesterday
for the first time since the former
threw his hat into the ring
Good morning. Governor" smiling
, ly said Senator Lee as he greeted his
opponent
"How do. Governor; I hope you are
we'll" said Mr.. Linthicum. waving hi
hand at the Senator.
Before they could exchange furthc
/ courtosies Senator Salisbury OF Del
aware passed them. He said.
Good morning, Governor.
"He spoke TO me- didn't hep Sena
tor Lee said 10 Mr.. Linthicum.
"I don't know to which one he
spoke. but he looked at me" replied
Mr. Linthicum
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
UNLIMITED Guest
ROUGHLY HANDLED

Joseph ChusH went as an unlimited
guest to dance at the home Of Leon
Paszynski, on Justison street. on
Tuesday night and Jared rather badly
He accompanied his sister-ln-law. Miss
Sophia Jablonski. and when she re-
fused to dance with one of the guests,
Paszynsh threw Chush out Of tho
house and attacked him. Chuski had
his left eye covered with a bandaee
and said Paszynski had struck him
with brass knucklos.
Judge Churchman said the assault
had been brutal one and fined
Paszynsh $50 and costs or three
months in the New Castle county
Workhonso
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
DAMAGE WOODS While
SMOKING OUT SQUIRRELS

The woods on the farm Of william
NJ. Crossan. in Christiana hundred, was
damaged by FIRE last Sunday and for a
time was threatened with destruction
lt is understood that the fire was
started by respassers endeavsrlng TO
smoke squirrels out of the trees. So
incensed is Mr.. Crossan at the act OF
the persons that he offers $40 for their
arrest and conviction
other farmers in the same hundred
are complaining of the lawlcss acts
of Sunday hunters.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
westminster society
TO Give Dinner

banquet to the new and retiring
officers of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety Of the Westminster Presbyter-
ian Church, will be held in the Ice
ture room Of the church tonight.
John Black will act as POSTMASTER
The speakers will be as follows
President, Frank Lindsay, Listen
Listen! Listen the Rev. c. L
Candee. Westminster, 1885," n
Dushane Cloward. president County
c. e. Union, Pull Together, All To.
gether, Our Society and Our Union;
Arthur Eastman. What Christior
Endeavor Means to Me-" General
Charles Bird, "Our Dandy Society,""
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
court OFFICER heal
PRESENTED With PIPE

AT the conclusion of City Court today
William Heal. the veteran court cricr
known to everyone as "Uncle Billy" was
called forward by Judge Churchman
The judge then in few well-chosen re-
marks presented him with meerschaum
pipe.
He said that he had noticed how h,
preferred pipe to cigar, or he would
have made it a box OF Havauas Uncl,
Billy will observe his SD birthday Oh
February 25.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
WATSON and JACKSON
Held UNTIL SATURDAY

The local police had been unable
up to noon today to find an owner for
the doylics. scarfs and other linens
found along Shellpot creek yesterday
and John Watson and Joseph Jack
son. the colorod men arrested on q
charge OF larceny IN connection with
the finding Of the loot. had their cases
continued in City Court until Satur-
day.
Although Watson claims 10 have
come here from Chester recently, his
boarding house here contained large
quantity of clothing. all marked with
baltimore. Md. dealers names.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
MAYOR AppREssEs ROTARY cLUB

Mayor Harrison ". HOWELL presi-
dent of the Rotary Club, was the
speaker at the weekly luncheon of the
club in the rose room of the Hotel
DUPONT today. He spoke on "Rotar-
ianism," and called attention to the
tenth anniversary conclave of the
Rotary Clubs to be held in Philadel-
phia on next Tuesday. Thirty-eight
members of the local club will at
tend. Seven members we're added
t. the local club toay.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
FORD PROPERTIES SURVEYED.

The city engineers have completed
the work Of surveying the properties
of Peter J. Ford. who was charged
with violating the city building regu-
lations some time ago by erecting
porches that extended beyond the
limit allowed by law. When the case
was called in City Court II was post
poned until a survey could be made.
The engineers have found that the
houses are erected on the building
line and the porches in question did
extend out over the sidewalk The
case will be heard in City Court to-
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
Rheumatic
Fever
Surrenders 10 Anti-Kamnia TabIets

In the treatment OF Rheumatic Fever
many physicians employ purgatives, but
DR.. NJ. p. Greed thinks that mild laxative Is
better. When the patient is bilious he gives
calomel IN small doses. one-ffth of a grain
every hour until a grain has been taken.
Then after four hours he gives the patient
a hall ounce OF citrate OF maRnesia, with
syrup OF lemon TO disguise the taste, or he
Keeps the bowels open with the mild laxa-
tive Actoids.n The diet should he light
and all animal food should be excluded as
ar as possible from the dietary. For the
pain and fever he has found nothing equal
% Anti Kamnia Tablets, giving two tablets
svcry = 70 hours as required. These
n any quantity desired. Ask for AK
'ablets. Unexcelled for Headaches. Neu-
aiRias. and All Pain.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
Personal.

Prothonotary Joseph Wigglesworth
left here on Saturday to spend few
days in the South.
Mrs. w. w. Nelson and Mrs. Clar-
ence Prettyman. of Wilmington. have
returned from Smyrna. where they
attended the luncheon given by the
Century Club Of that town on Tues.
day. The luncheon was pleasing
affair and was we'll attended.
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
CASES At DELAwAnE HOspIrAL.

Frank O'Toole aged / 2 years. of No.
East Twenty-third street, was
treated at the Delaware Hospital this
morning for an injury to his foot. The
youth ran large splinter into his foot
M. Schoheld. OF Linwood Pa, en-.
ploycd at Edge Moor. mashed a little
toe on one OF his feet today He, too
was treated at the Delaware hospital
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
At THE VICTORIA.

The domestic drama. "Tho After
math." with Virginia Pearson andOwen
Moore, as today's feature at the Vic
toria, with special music by Musi-
cal Director Fritz Ullrich. This will
assure patrons pleasing afternoon
or evening of motion world drama.
The rendition of beautiful music at
this theatre is becoming one Of the
irawing attractions
Evening journal., 1915-02-18
rOsTPONE 4. D. U. W. MEETING.

Owing to the Supreme Lodge. A. o.
U. w being held at Wheeling. w.
Va. on Monday, March 1, it has been
decided to postpone the twonty-thrd
annual session of the Grand Lodge of
Delaware until March 30 The change
was announced after a postal card
vote on the postponoment was taken
by the Grand Lodge in this State
Delaware will be represented az the
supreme Lodge sessions by Ezekiel
Cooper, Clifford Mccall and c. A..
lerger all past grand master work.
men.