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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18
PRIMARY LAW UNDER FIRE.
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necessary for Mr. Stone To withdraw
his motion in order to get back 10 ter
ia firma. Mr.. Proctor then moved the
previous question and the house refused
to reconsider its vote
The senate was in session about an
hour and transacted large amount of
business. Three bills were introduced.
one of which relating to procuring evi
dence in behalf Of the state and giving
authority to state s attorneys in refer
ence to the employment Of detectives
instead of having it vested in the al
tOrney general was recommitted TO the
judiciary committee. Another bill in
troduced by Senator Shaw appropriatcs
$4,000 TO assist the youth of Vermont
in securing liberal education. Ii gives
the sum Of $40 to each student at the
| university of Vermont and Middlebury
college certified to by the proper Of
! ficials of each college. Only bona fide
residents of the state arc eligible and
4 it applies only to the first and second
year students.
The act to prevent the publishing 'of
IdefamatOry communications in newspa-
pers passed the senate after some de-
bate. Senator Powell urged it as a pro-
lection to editors and because It would
act as deterrent measure to the max
ing of defamatory statements. II was
opposed by Senators Roberts and Con
ant as a curtailment of the freedom of
the press. The vote was Is TO u in its
favor.
The bin appropriating money in aid
iof state fairs was ordered to lie with
amendments which provide for the crea
tion of a sinking fund Of $4,000 instead
of turning back the surplus to the state
as heretofore.
Another Veto.
Governor Gates has vetoed tile act
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the temperance movement in the state
and nation; therefore,
Resolved. That we express our graf
ification ever the rapidly increasing
strength of the movement toward ma
tional prohibition, especially as shown
in the recent majority vote OF the
House Of Representatives in favor Of
the Shepard Hobson bill, and that we
recommend most heartily the support
given by our president, the Hon.
Frank Plumley.
Resolved, That we express our graft
leading to the passing of the referen-
dunn bill; that we recommend the I'M
firing efforts Of Mr. Francis +. Perry
of Brattleboro and others associated
with him in cur legislature in their
splendid work on behalf of this meas
ure, and to our governor for his sup
! port of it.
1 Resolved, That in the interest Of SC.
, briefly and good citizenship IN our com
monwealth, VIC urge the hearty sup
port of the proposed law, and We
| pledge ourselves tc use every legiti
mate effort to secure its adoption by
the people of Vermont
The trustees and invited guests K
the number OF about . took supper to
@cther in the y NJ. c. A. dining room
at six o clock and at 1870 held an in
teresting conference with Rev. Georg
\. Henry. who Is assistant superin
! terdent Of the Anti-saloon league o
America The conference was on tn
Progress Of the National Prohibition,
! Movement
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CONGRATULATE LEGISLATOR
who Introduced Statewide Prohibi-
ton Measure.

BURLINGTON, March IS Former
Congressman Frank Plumley was elect
ed president of the Vermont Anti-sa-
loon league at the annual meeting held
in Burlington Monday afternoon. 9th
er officers were elected as follows:
Vice presidents. Rev. J. s. Braker, a.
.C Whiting and Rev. H. L. Ballou;
secretary, e. P. Cowles; treasurer, F.
S. Pease; auditor, o. P. Ray; superin-
tendent, Rev. c. II. Smith.
Resolutions were adopted as follows:
Whereas, We meet to-day in the
midst of such encouraging progress II
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This is the Wonderful
Hour of the Year When
All Fashions Change

and the same splendid character and completeness
is in the spring lines of Dress Accessories
Neckwear, Gloves and Hosiery.
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BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

There will be a meeting of the order
of Pocohontas tonight in Red Men s
hall There will be a rehearsal of the
degree team, and refreshments will be
served. Everybody is requested to be
present.
Brattleboro lodge, No. 378, N. f. o.
P, will hold public district meeting
Monday night in Red Men s hall at s
0 clock. Grand Warden II. D. Fillmore,
the deputy grand warden and grand
vice warden are expected to be present.
The public is invited.
In meeting Tuesday afternoon the.
general committee for Red Cross relief
work voted not to disband. They will
remain organized for relief work when
ever called upon. The mite boxes viii
be found in the usual places and all
contributions will be gladly received.
Ersting Ross Barney and Mrs. Emma
I (Nichols) Burke. both of Springfield,
| Mass, were married Wednesday morn
ing by Carl s. Hopkins, justice Of the
peace. William Fred Biz and Miss
Ora Almeda Goodchild, both of North
ampton, Mass, were married by the
same official later that morning.
There win be bowling match on
Buzzell's alleys this evening between
q picked team from the Masonic bowl
ing league and the Imperials, loca
team that has been rolling we'll il
competition all winter. It is expected
that a large attendance will be OF
hand to do the necessary roofing
The seIectmen of the town last even
ing appointed the following officers a,
irequired by statute: Fence viewers, A
j. Hildreth, Charles ". Washer, Ere.
I'D. Marsh; pound keeper, George II
Barrett; weigher of coal, w. +. Stell
man; inspectors of wood, shingles an'
lumber, Henry Ship1qan, Henry J. Al
len. No appointment of tree wardel
was made, as that article in the tow
warrant was passed over. No othe
business of Importance was translates
at the meeting.
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which provides Tor Turning oNs.
claimed deposits ii savings Ian to -ea
state after certain period tfem ti.
date OF such deposits, ard tie
has sustained the veto. ID i5#es 1i-la-.
has veto the governor stated that
object of the bill was 1-..ts.
should lie enacted but tina. th--
ular bill would produce IlacIrir
confusion because Il TIL BPS c.s.s5te
with which it is drawn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18
BRATTLEBORo LOCAL.

Fred J. Condor, arrested last night
for drunkenness, was unable to pay "a
fine of S. in municipal court this morn
ing and was taken to Newfanc Jail for
Is days by Chief-of Police Wilson.
\ special meeting of Brattleboro
lodge, No. 37S, n. E. O. P, will be
held Saturday evening at s clock in
the home of Warden Harry n. Holland.
Sc Canal street The members are re,
quested to be present to make arrange
ments for the district meeting Monday
night.
a general order issued by the adj
jutant general 5 office announces the
transfer OF Corporal Carl Henkel of
Brattleboro from the band, 1st Infan-
try, to the quartermaster corps and his
promotion to sergeant. The small arms
practice season for all National Guard
organizations of this state will extend
from May / to Nov. L. both dates in
elusive. in each calendar year.
The Daughter $ circle Of the Univer.
salist church held a social last even
ing in the church parlor. There were
81 present. The idea of > the socia1
was to have everything done back
wards and the guests arrived with
their hats and coats on backwards anl
! displayed some very comical costumes
| Refreshments We're served. Finger
bowls and toothpicks were passed first
the refreshments following in a rathe
unusual order. After the guests has
finished eating, napkins were passec
| around. Everyone entered into the fun
| and so the social was very enjoyable
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TREATY VIOLATED.
That Is Wat German Charge in AZ
rczt OF Co.sal~- CEl@t-1g.

WASHINGTON, sIalch i.
the state department against u.-rasfs
Of arrest served IN Gcrrau Sens.
William Muller mi hi assistsr +. f
Schultz, AZ Seattle. Wash. The rr
bassy contends that thcif arrest
violation OF tho consui9r .eeatv hr
tween Germany and tho United -.s'ss
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18
GERMANS ORDERED CUT.
Notified by Authorities to Leave Ital-
ian Territory.

PARIS, March -. 500 a inter
mans stopping IT resorts in the Italian
Riviera have been privately tifrl
~ the authorities ~ leave Italian t,T
ritory Immediately. saps : despatch t7
the HavGs agency.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18

Persons who have not yet had an OPP
portunity to secure tickets to the AM
herst college glee club concert Wednes-
day evening, March "a, in the Auditori
UNI may make arrangements to secure
them by telephoning to Mrs. II. G, Rice
ADV Is
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18
CHARGE rs DRoPFED
Urited shoe Machinery CO. Is Not a
AIoropoiy IL Restraint cf T~1dc

BOSTON, March 1S-Th suic s. .uc
federal government To dissolve tie Jui,cd
Shoe Machinery corporation on tbs
ground that il was nj illegal monopoly a
restraint q trade was dismissed rs lr
United States court TODAY
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18

The women of the Unitarian society
viii have an Easter sale in the parish
house Thursday afternoon, March -,
from 3 to 6 clock. They viii have for
sale Easter cards and novelties, dainty
fancy articles. flowers, homemade can.
dy and food, and tea viii be served.
ADV. 1G
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18
THE WEATHER.
Generally Cloudy Tonight and Friday
Moderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, March IS. The
weather forecast: Generally cloudy to-
night and Friday Moderate wind.,
mostly north
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18
Garment Shop
Friday and Saturday
March 19 and 20
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS

- garment sections during the most complete
and informing Spring Style Show ever assembled in
the history of this store.
The newest style ideas, wrought out IN the
fabrics most in demand, are shown in Dresses,
Gowns, Suits, Coats, Wraps, Skirts and Blouses
not in few, bot in hundreds of models. The
whole forms exposition of styles unequaled IN
towna display interesting instructive and beautiful.
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Another Veto.

Governor Gates has vetoed tie ar
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-03-18

Good ccat maker and other help
wanted. Orders are much in advance
of the season. Advice from the birds;
''The earlier the better the worm. :
10 Spruce Street. Taylor the Tailor.
IL
Evening journal., 1915-06-05

books are the latest fashion.
Figured foulard Innings are seen
in plain serge separate coats.
Fashion favors the black veil worn
with a white straw hat.
Plain blouses are slightly relieved
from severity by corded seams.
The suit coat may be Of contrast
ing color, worn with a dark skirt.
The tailored linen waists with
hand-embroidery are back again.
Hats suggesting the Glengarry
toque are worn by smart looking
girls.
A startling model in black taffeta
has half the skirt in white cloth.
Old rose is seen in some OF the
gayest and most charming parasols
Charming little frock are made for
the Riddles of white embroidered
voile.
A daring combination for an even
ing gown is rose and bright green.
Pockets are even seen on after
noon dresses. ant in the sides OF the
skirts.
Embroidered linen. fine tulle ano
batiste are all seen in the new neck
wear.
f! Indian turbsn hats of draped taf-
feta are finished on one side with
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
Charles F. EASTMAN and
MISS A. S. DOCHERTY wed

Charles Francis Eastman and Miss
Anna Spooner Docherty we're married
at noon yesterday in the Reid Memorial
Church in Baltimore. by the Rev. DR..
Alfred H. Barr, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, assisted by the
Rev. John S. Coming.
The members of the various organi-
cations connected with the settlement
tbronged the house. which was beauti-
fully decorated. A delightful recep-
tion, given by the Guild of the First
Church, followed the ceremony.
Miss Katharine p. Docherty, sis
ter of the bride, was maid of honor
and Arthur b. Eastman, a brother OF
the groom, was best man. The
bridesmaids were Miss Anna Shaw
baker. of Baltimore. and Miss Helen
NJ. Hayes. of Wilmington.
Miss Docherty, formerly an active
worker in Central Presbyterian
Church of this city. was graduated
from the Deaconess' Home in Balti
more three years ago, and for th'
last two years has been head worke
of the Reid Memorial Guild House
Mr.. Eastman is assistant secretar.
and treasurer of the Hercules Powde
Company. and is well known in thi
| city. After a short trip, Mr.. an
Mrs. Eastman will return TO Whining
ton, where they will make their home
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
committee Heads
FOR State Clubs
Chosen at Meeting OF State
Federation Officials in
Bridgevillc
MISS HEYDRlCK WAS
HOSTESS TO VISITORS

A meeting Of the executive commit
tee OF the Delaware State Federation
OF Womans Clubs was held at the
home of the president, Miss Ray Hey
drick at Bridgeville, on Thursday,
when the following committee chair
men we're appointed.
Arts and crafts committee-Miss
Eliza Cochran Green of Middletown.
Conservation committee---Mrs. Rich
ard Cam OF KirkwQod.
Education-Mr William Evans of
Newark.
Health-Mrs. Frank Morton Jones
of Wilmington.
Household economics-Mrs. Lynn
Pratt of Milford.
Legislation-Mrs r. l.. Holiday OF
Dover.
Libraries and literature-Miss Anna
d. Hough of Smyrna.
Reciprocity-Mrs o. Curtis Purdy
of Wilmington.
Social service-Mis Emily p. Bis
sell of Wilmington.
Outlook-Mrs. Ella G. Emery OF
Seaford.
Prison reform-Mrs. Eleanor Bald
win Rosa of Milford.
Music-Mrs. Robert j. Lindale o
Wyoming.
Following the business meeting
delightful luncheon was served by tn
hostess, Miss Ray Heydrick
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
SOCIAL ANDPERSONAL news

Mrs. A. II. Smith and Miss Carrie
Baker are visiting DR.. and Mrs. II.
c. Allen, of Schwenksville, Pa.
Mrs. Mary F. Hearn left for Reho-
both Beach today to spend the sum-
mer. Staying with Mrs. Hearn at
her cottage will be her brother-in-law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Archer
Tunis. Of Lancaster. Pa.
Mrs. Asbury Macklin left this morn
ing for Frankford, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Bacchus
Thomas Bacchus. the Misses Mary
and Sarah Bacchus and Miss Mathilde
Seipp have returned from a motor
trip to Asbury Park and Lake Hop
atcong, Nj.
Mrs. John B. Hoffman of the Marion
Apartments has returned home after
several weeks visit to relatives in
Winchester, Va.
Mrs. William S. Pritchett ant
daughter, Miss Josephine Prickett, are
at Atlantic City.
Miss Susan G. Baker and Miss Anna
| c. Scott, of Philadelphia, have beer
visiting Miss Edith Wollaston Garrett
of No. 1908 Monroe street.
Thomas Bacchus, son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. T. w. Bacchus, of No. Ill
Franklin street. graduates this yea
from Penn Charter School in Phila
delphia. Mr.. Bacchus will ente
Phillips Exeter, in New Hampshire, Il
the fall.
Miss Bertha Harlan left today 70
Northfield, Mass, to remain durin
June.
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
new OWNERS FOR
CITY real ESTATE

The following property transfers
have been recorded at the City Regis
try Bureau since last Tuesday
William X. Williamson, Edna w.
and Ellen w. Corey to Drucilla >.
Griffith and husband. 500 Washington
street. S3.575. Same property 10 VIII
mington Trust Company, trustee un-
der the will of Alexander Kelly, TO
w. X. Williamson, Edna and Ellen
W. Corey, IS.
John Murdick to Charles f. Curley
b1S West Eighth street, 81. same
property Charles Il. Curley to John
j Murdick and wife, 81.
Clarence T. Crossan to Ashley Syn
dicate. north side of Seventh street
36 feet west of Van Buren street
S3.5o0.
Samuel II. Baynard. Jr., TO Robert L
Stuart. northeast side Of Twenty
second street. 60 feet southeast o.
Van Buren Place. SIPS
Nathan Barsky to Charles G. Guyer
1927 Wilson street. $3.50.
Harry ]. Stidham. sheriff, to Henri
r. Isaacs. southwest side of Twenty
third street. 1SS feet northwest o
Market street, S1,700.
James Marshall TO Domineco Sea
tas. 1881 Claymont street, $500.
William R. Lott Get aD to Sarah A
Lott. AS East Third street, SIS.
Same property, Henry r. lsaacs, I
Rosa S. Talley. $3.50.
Andrew Strzys to John Strzys an
wife west side of Oak street. So fec
north Of Brown street, S1.050.
Evening journal., 1915-06-05

Pockets trim a great many skirts
aud coats.
Picture hats are trimmed with white
daisies.
Chinchilla is actually being used on
spring wraps.
Il is impossible TO have children's
dresses TOO simple.
Hats have leghorn crowns with
transparent brims.
Growing girls are wearing boyish-
looking Norfolk suits.
The pendant is a necessary part
of the evening costume.
A few Of the new hats are trimmed
only on the crown.
Ravens wing blue is a great IA
vorite among the blues.
Buttons are a predominating fea-
ture of the new costumes.
Black and white plaids and checks
are more and more popular.
Even the two-year-old baby may
have pockets on her dress.
Dagger-like ornaments are the new
est thing for the coiffure.
Combine the old blue serge suit
| with striped or plain taffeta
' Sashes are sometimes of chiffon
| gsuze braided with soutache.
Striped silk-and-leather pocket
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
GARDEN PARTY FOR
Benefit OF Church

The grounds of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bancroft will be thrown open to the
public from 3 o'clock in the afternoon
until 10 on Friday, June II. when a
large garden party and fair will be
given for the benefit of Emmanuel
Church.
A special feature will be the May
pole and folk dances, which will be
carried out by eighteen children. un-
der the direction of Mrs. Ralph
Bailey, assisted by Mrs. Ferdinand
La Motto and Miss Elizabeth Curtis.
The children will be Mary Bush, Mary
Gardner, Caroline Gardner, Dorothy
Curtis, Elizabeth Bailey, Betty Mes
bitt. Julia Gunsolus, Robert Penning-
ton, Leonard Yerkes. Evelyn Yerkes,
Esther DUPONT, Jane Knox, Grace
Doremus, Deborah Wood, Joan Bush,
! Ellen Pyle and Katharine Ashbrook.
Automobile and pony cart rides will
be under the charge of the Emmanuel
Troop Of Boy Scouts.
The other features OF the afternoon
and evening will be directed by the
following ladies':
Fancy table-Mrs. John Bancroft
Mrs. William N. Barnard, Mrs. Johl
Brinckle.
Cake table-Mrs. John Jewell, Mrs
William Maxwell, Mrs. Taylor Dill
Mrs. Emma Porter. Mrs. Thompson
Steptoe. Mrs. l.. Taylor.
Household and apron table-Mis
Minnie Barnett, Mrs. e. Johnson. Mrs
II. Reed, Miss Dunlap, Mrs. Isabo
Craig.
Toys-Mrs. Walter Pyle, Mrs
Charles Elliott, Misses Eleanor Pyle
Constance Moore. Esther Bancroft
Elizabeth Durham, Margaret Whit
, taker.
Sand box-Mrs. Edward Gardner.
Grocery table-Mrs. Henry Younl
Mrs. John Minchall. Mrs. NJ. c. Law
Candy table-Mrs. Edwin Chatter
burg and the Girls Friendly Societ.
Lemonade table-Mrs. Willial
Fisher.
Mystery table-Mrs. Wood.
Flower table-Mrs. David ]. ReiT
l hardt. Miss Margaret Laird.
Supper-Mrs. William II. Lair
! Mrs. Caleb Stabler, Mrs. David
Reinhardt and others.
Ice cream. tea and cake-Mr
= George Barnett and Miss Maria
Barnett, assisted by the Junior Hell
ers
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES

good order that things may be easily
found
Flaxseed tea is useful when the
children have cold. Wash two
tablespoonfuls of The seed. add four
cupfuls OF water. cook slowly for an
hour. add lemon juice and sugar ana
strain.
Nothing great or useful can be
accomplished without trouble and
self-denial. Cookery is no exception
to this rule Take pains with your
dishes, and they will be sure to turn
out well.
To wash chamois skin. put il
through warm soap suds, rinse in sew
eral warm waters, draw it through
! the hand to squeeze the water out
and hang up to dry. Pull while dry
ing, if you would have it smooth.
A charming serving tray is made
of the printed blue and white towel
iBg from Japan, covered with glass
and framed in soft gray. Richer
trays are made with precious Chinese
embroideries used in the same way.
When making an omelet first heat
the pan very hot, put In some butter
and then the omelet mixture. wher
it is brown on the under side turn
il over and set it in the oven to fin.
ish. BY this method the omelet vii
not fail.
It is a good idea to have an easy
method e moving the bucket wneT
scrubbing the floor. Take two-incl
board, large enough to set a pai
on, insert casters in each corner ant
tie pail can be pushed from place t.
place with case.
When you wash lace curtains, don
rub them. Put into cold water owe
night Then put into clean colt
water with borax; bring to a boil an
boil Is or 20 minutes. Rinse throug
and stiffen in a final water, whic
has cents worth of gum arabic ]
it.
The extra lids of cooking pots ca
be kept in an orderly and convent
ent manner on the kitchen dresser
piece of moldng is fastened at tn
: back and from one side of the dressC
to the other, forming a rack. I'll
lids can then be tucked behind tn
, rack and will stay in place.
Evening journal., 1915-06-05
LATEST IDEAS ON FASHIONS AND FADS

flower.
Many evening frocks are of simple
taffeta. with the skirts held out by
cordings.
The picture hat is being revived
along with picturesque gowns and
coates.
Odd Zouave boleros in contrasting
colors have charming braided decor
alton.
The sports skirt should be in two
or three cores, wide enough to give
free action.
White furs with white spats and
dark hats and suits are a great fad
of the moment
Black rice straw lined with colored
velour makes always a charming
frame to a face.
Most favored materials for the
separate waists are crepe de chine,
wash silk and voile.
Remnants, big and little. can all
be used with good effect in making
up this summers frocks.
The simple tailored suit is in good
style for the business woman or for
shopping or country wear.
Camisoles and brassieres are two
vry necessary items in the we'll
dressed woman's wardrobe.