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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
HEARS ALL GERMANY
FACES MARTIAL LAW
Copenhagen Reports the Government
Is Ready to Suppress Peace
Demonstrations.

LONDON, July II. - The Copen-
hagen correspondent of the London
Daily News says:
A private despatch from Berlin
which was passed by the German censor
says excitement is growing rapidly
among the German population on ac-
count of the Social Democratic pam
'phlets demanding a rapid conclusion of
the war, owing to the increasing prices
of all foodstuffs.
Martial law Will be declared all over
Germany to suppress all demonstra-
tione
A Lugano despatch to the Daily
Chronicle says:
The German authorities are becom-
ing seriously alarmed at the spread of
the anti-war movement. The governors
of Coblenz, Cologne, and Strassburg
have ordered the confscation of the
Socialist pamphlets entitled The Voice
of the Majority, and Our Real Enc
mics, promising punishment for the
distributors.
The railwaymen at Bremen have been
forbidden to take part in the Socialist
organization.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
TEUToNs THREATEN RUMANIA
Germany and Austria May Adopt Pol
icy of Reprisals.

ROME, July 17.-Austria and Ger
many are threatening to adopt repris-
ais against Rumania unless the embar-
90 declared by that country on the
transportation across her territory of
ammunition destined for Turkey is re-
moved. Relations between the Teutonic
allies and Rumania are strained to the
breaking point.
This situation, it is believed here, is
likely to hasten Rumania s interven-
tion on the side of the Entente Pow
crs, especially since the allies are de-
termined not to tolerate further un-
iustifablc delay.
Anti-Gcrman feeling has been
aroused by the Ghenadieff scandal.
which has been laid to German plot
ters. A cabinet crisis, followed by
immediate Intervention, is possible,
with Greece following Rumania s lead.
Important developments in the Balkans
are expected, since the desperate situ-
alton III which Turkey has found her
self is bound to hasten a solution.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
THAW is RESTING
AT ATLANTIC CITY
No Definite Plans for Near Future
But Will Probably Go to Pitts
burg in Few Days.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., July II. =
Harry *. Thaw 5 first night af real
freedom was spent in restful sleep At
a beachside hotel here, after yester-
day s weary ride down the state from
New York after he was released on bail.
Thaw was much refreshed and pre-
pared to spend the day quietly. So
far as could be learned Thaw has
formed no definite plans for the i'm.
mediate future except to get as much
rest as he can. 1t is believed he will
go to his home i'll Pittsburg in few
days. Promenaders were on the alert
to get glimpse of him and MANY
about his hotel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
SEAPORT RIGA IS
OBJECT OF ATTACK
New German Offensive of Huge Pro
portions Revealed in Latest Off
cial Statement.

LONDON, July Il. = A new Ger
man offensive of huge proportions,
with the great Russian seaport, Riga,
as its objective, is revealed in the latest
official statement issued at Petroerad
and Berlin.
Military experts here construe the
offensive to be q vast enyeloping move
ment in which the Germans are making
a supreme effort to destroy the Rus
sian army.
Both the German and Russian com
'munications agree that the German
forces are at the Windau river, which
is only 80 miles from Riga.
An official statement received today
from Petrograd adds details of san
Hguinary fighting all along the new line
in an effort to hold back the German
advance on Riga and Warsaw, while
the Austro- -Hungarians are pushing
tnorthward
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

The Russian lines are holding well
to the north of Warsaw, where the
greatest force of the Teutonic move
ment against the capital seems to be
eXerted, according to the latest state
ment from Petrograd. Attacks
west of the river Orzyc have been re-
pulsed with heavy losses, the Russians
claim, and in sections where gains
were made by the Germans their fur
ther advance was arrested.
\ withdrawal of the Russian forces
between the Pissanorzyz to new lines
along the Narew in the face of Gen.
Won Hindenberg' s attack is admitted
10y Petrograd. Combinations of the
German advance in Courland also is
conceded.
Increasing Importance is attached
by military observers to this move
ment in the Baltic provinces Field
Marshal Won Mackensen's. forces.
which swept through Galicia, are giving
signs Of renewed activity of the as
sumed plan of the Teutonic forces to
attack simultaneously along the 500
mile front.
Unofficial reports through Geneva de-
clare that at the lower end of this
line Austrian troops who crossed the
Niepe have been driven back to the
other bank, where the retreat is being
turned into a rcut.
Fighting on the Austrian front has
resulted in few recent changes of po-
sition, according to the latest report
from Rome. Numerous attacks by the
Austrians on the Italian advanced po-
sition, all of which are said to have
been repulsed, are reported.
The solution of the South Wales
coal strike problem failed for the time
being, the miners executive commit
tee adjourning to Monday after an
abortive attempt to reach an agree
ment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
GERMANS INTENDED
TO DESTROY LIVES
Report of Court of Inquiry on Lusi-
tania Disaster = Cunard Owners
Freed From Blame.

LONDON, July Il. - Torpedoca fired
by submarine of German nationality
caused the loss of the steamer Ialsi-
tania, according to the findings of the
court Of inquiry appointed to investi-
gate the disaster.
The court held that no blame for the
tragedy was attached either to the com
mander of the vessel or the Cunard
line. or the owners, and gave as its
opinion that the act was done not
merely with the intention of sinking
the ship but also of destroying the
lives of those on board.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17

These figures, taken from the annual
town reports, show an average of
slightly over $15, loo a year for the
entire period; an average of Sl1,2S6 "a
year from 1905 to 1910, and an aver
age of more than $4,000 a year since
the beginning of 1910. They are not
presented with the idea of making the
claim that there has been graft in con
nection with Brattleboro 5 highway
work, but in the hope that they may
prove to the taxpayers of the town the
utter futility of the present system of
road work
The plain fact of the case is that
Brattleboro has practically othing to
show for the money that it has spent
on its highways during the time men
toned. \ few of the main roads lead
ing from this to other towns are better
than they were a decade ago, especial
lv the socalled Putney road, but the
village streets and the majority of the
roads in the outlying sections are in
the same old rut, or to be more accu-
rate, the same old ruts are in them.
Evidence of attempts at permanent
construction may be found at various
points, but these examples also furnish
.cvidence of the folly of building so
it wear out for want of care.
Nowhere is it apparent that any per-
manent policy has been tried out, and
the very good reason for this is
that no such policy is possible under
Brattleboro s present method of spend
ing its highway money. Just as long
as the bulk of the money is spent by
Ian official who is elected for one year
it is idle to expect that the work will
be accumulative in its results. This
is not the fault of the official, but OF
the system. Under it the road commits
tsioner begins his year s work with
| knowledge that if he is to hold his job
he must make as much OF showing as
ipossible before the next election
There is little use in his making a start
on an Improvement that will require
more than year to complete, for he
| is not certain that he will have an op
lportunity to complete it himself or that
his successor will complete it for him
Hence the socalled permanent ~orF
that he does consists of small stretches
in conspicuous spots, and the remain
der OF his time and money he is obliged
to spend in making repairs at the re
Equest of irate taxpayers whom h'
knows will be laying for him at th'
annual meeting in case he doesn't de
what they want.
No road commissioner can be
Iblamed for not accomplishing much un
der these circumstances; he is simply
1.-THE victim of system that makes any,
continued plan of road improvement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
JUNIOR CHAUTAUQUA
TEACHES CITIZENSHIP.
Outline of What Children Will Do
Each Morning During Chautauqua
Week. Pageant Last Day.

Experience has taught that Junior
Chautauqua is one of the most inter
esting and important departments of
Chautauqua week. 1t is enlisting the
children in worthwhile affairs by
means of games and music, and their
interest in these things is attested by
the fact that the average attend
ance of children before Junior
Chautauqua was started was 80, while
last year the average was los.
This year Chautauqua will bring a
new phase of the gospel Of play 1t
will have the girls and boys of Junior
Chautauqua organize themselves into a
junior town and let them be citizens
For Il long time America has been
attempting to teach citizenship out of
textbooks. 1t is proposed to make
citizenship a practical thing for the
children, and an interesting thing at
the same time.
Each morning at Junior Chautauqua
there will be "town meeting,' and
the children will be citizens. There
will be a commission form of govern
ment, with commissioners nominated
and elected by the children themselves.
There will be a law and order com
tion to the menace of flies, mosquitoes.
for the discipline during the week. The
. health commission will be inter
ested in calling the children IS atten-
lion to the menace of flies, mosquitoes,
etc The I" cleanup commission will
arouse interest in clean streets and
back yards, etc. The 'make good
commission will consider the stan
dards of usefulness for good citizens
girls and boys.
Each commission will be given one
day for its phase of the work.
On the last day the Juniors will pre-
sent The Pageant of Average Town,
in which the work that has been out
lined will be presented. 1t will not
only cover this work, but will present
some of the games and songs taught
during the week
This play win be given with special
costuming provided by the Chautauqua
association. In this pageant the things
that characterize the average town
will be presented in a striking man
ner. 1t will show Average Town fall
ing asleep while flies, mosquitoes, i'm
pure milk, ugly back yards, etc (eacb
impersonated by a BOY or girl), sur.
round her. Wake Up and Clean u
arrive, and the effort 70 SAKE Average
Town begins. Various scenes follow
given with music and scenic effects
and closing with the triumph of Wake
Up and Clean Up. Special rhymes
special music, and the special costume.
viii make this one of the most inter
esting playlets ever presented to {
Chautauqua audience.
This is brief outline of the plan.
for this year s Junior Chautauqua, but
| assurance is given that this depart
ment, interesting as it has proved il
the past, viii prove of still greater in
terest and Importance this year. The
dates of Chautauqua in Brattleboro arr
| July % to July %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
PRESIDENT CONFERS
WITH SEC. LANSING
There Will Be No Further Develop
ment in Germany Situation
Until Next Week.

CORNISH, n. H., July L. = Presi-
dent Wilson was in communication to-
day with Secretary Lansing regarding
the German situation. There win be
no further developments until the Pres
ident returns to Washington early next
week.
The President played today what will
probably be the last golf game of his
present visit. Members of his family
will remain here after his departure
for Washington and the President ex-
poets to return later if possible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
Agreement Reachedin Strike
Which Tied Up Traffic
i'm Rhode Island
MAYOR GAMER is
ONE ARBITRATOR
Two Others Will Be Chosen and to the
Board Will Be Referred the Wage
and Working Condition Which Are
Under Dispute.

PROVIDENCE, r, l., July 17-Normal
service was resumed today on the trolley
lines of the Rhode Island company
throughout the state, from which service
has been almost entirely suspended for the
past two days because Of the strike of
2400 union employees.
Under the agreement reached early to-
day Mayor Joseph II. Gamer will act as
chairman of the board of three arbitrators
to whom will be referred the wage and
working condition matters under dispute
1t was expected that the names of the
other two arbitrators viii be announced
today. One is to be selected by the com
pany and the other by the union.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
FORD OWNERS SMILE.
Will Get Rebate of from $40 to $50
on Each Car.

DETROIT, July 17.-The Ford Auto
mobile company yesterday announced a
refund of approximately $15, 100000 to
owners of Ford automobiles who pur-
chased their machines Aug /, 1914
On Aug. l, 1914, the company an
nounced that if 100000 machines were
sold during the ensuing year, each pur-
chaser would receive refund of from
$40 to 500 The 100000 mark was
reached this afternoon. The company
says the refund is strictly in the ma
ture of the profit distribution policy
cf the company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
NO SETTLEMENT.
South Wales Coal Strike Will Be Con
sideree Again Monday.
enormous

LONDON, July II. - The executive
council of the South Wales miners, hav-
ing failed at a meeting held in Lon
don today to reach an agreement on
the means of settling the coal dispute,
left for Cardiff, where it will meet
again on Monday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair Tonight and Sunday
Cooler-Moderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, July II. The
weather forecast: Generally fair to.
night and Sunday. Cooler. Moderate
west to northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
Expected at Capital That
Next Note to Germany
Will Be Brief
SEVERAL DRAFTS
WILL BE PREPARED
American Government viii Make no
Move in the Direction of Mediation
of the Subject of Submarine Warfare
and Contraband.

WASHINGTON, July II. - Develop
mcuts in the issue between the United
States and Germany awaited today the re-
turn Of Presdent Wilson from Cornish,
y. II.
The President is to take up with Secre-
taty Lansing several drafts of an answer
to Germany recent reply to the American
note protesting against the German meth
od of submarine warfare
The President will confer with Secretary
Lansing on Monday The cabinet will meet
Tuesday.
The ncw note will reassert the right of
Americans on the high seas and probably
viii be brief
Until either Great Britain or Germany
requests specifically a mediation of the snb-
leet OF submarine warfare and contraband
officials held that the American govern
ment viii make no move in this direction
aud the British government will not sub-
ordinate the Lusitania case or the asser-
tlon of its rights.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
Less Expensive.

"I would / were a bird, . she sang.
81 would you were, said her hus-
band. "You would go South for the
winter without its costing me any
thing. Life
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
4 Pleasant Auto Triu

The most charming Inn accessible on
a 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, 1915-07-17

Friday, 7.30 p. m.-Service of praise
and prayer. Topic, The Successful
Life, What 1t is. Matt. p: 1925.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH
Sunday Services.

1870 a. m.-Scrvice of worship and
praise. Sermon by the pastor.
Subject, The Tree of Life.
ll4j q. m.-Sunday school.
ZOO p. m.-Christian Endcavor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
IN ODD FELLOWS HALL.

Monday night at 730 = Regular
meeting of Wantastiquet lodge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-07-17
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. George E. Tomk1nson, Minister.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-11
WANT COLLEGE MOVED.

In pursuance of a call sent out sew
eral days ago by Mr.. Geo. H. O'Leary,
moderator, a meeting Of Bethel Pres
bytery was held in the First Presbyte-
rian church of Yorkville, yesterday
morning for the purpose of discussing
the recommendation of the board Of
trustees of Chicora College, Greenville,
that the college be moved to Columbia
and that it's name be changed from
Chicora College to the "Chicora COL
lege for Women"
Bethel is the first presbytery among
the eight in the state to take action in
the matter, the members Of the pres
bytery going on record as being heart
lily in favor of the removal, and the
change in name. 1t is necessary that
at least six of the South Carolina pres
byteries endorse the action of the
board of trustees before ii can become
effective. Several OF the presbyteries
are holding meetings today to consider
the matter
Following are the ministers and eld-
ers who attended the meeting in York
Vile yesterday: Revs. ]. b. Swami,
Bullocks Creek: w. b. Arrowood,
Sharon: Alexander Marti.', Rock Hill;
J. T. Dendy, EbeneZer: W. S. Hamiter,
Blackstock; Jno. a. McMurray, Beth
esda: w. a. Hafner, Fort Mill; f. E.
Gillespie, Yorkville. Elders-R. d.
Hope. Sharon: L. r. Williams. Beth
Shiloh; G. H. O'Leary, Yorkville.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-11
FOR SALE
LOCAL. AFFAIRS,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Southern Railway Co.-Announces a
five day excursion to Atlanta, Ga,
on June II, at fare Of 81 for the
round trip from Yorkville.
F. $. Royster Co., Norfolk, Va.-See
fourth page for information about
fertilizer for top dressing crops.
Information gladly furnished.
w. M. Riggs, Pres.-Publishes infor-
nation about Clemson college, its
next session, cost, scholarships and
entrance examination. See page A.
Sam NJ. Grist-Calls your attention to
the advantages Of an Aetna health
and accident insurance policy. See
page 4.
"Bobs"-The "chewiest Of all chew
ing gums" cents at all dealers.
See uage 1.
Trustees District No 37.-Give notice
of special election to be held ct Clo-
yer on June 29th, to decide question
of increasing levy for school uses.
B. H. Massey, Manager-Extends an
invitation to York county people to
attend a special Fourth of July en-
tertainment at Rock Hill on July 5.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Has 80
suits of clothes, made to order for
some one, at cost Of S25 to $35.
Offers you choice at $3.50 each.
First National Bank Of Sharon-Says
good bank is a good friend in a
pinch. 1t wants to be your friend
when you need it. Get acquainted.
Sam M. Grist-Is prepared to write
automobile insurance in one Of the
strongest insurance companies in
the world-the L. & L. & G..
Thomson Co.-Calls special attention
to it's big "Talk of the Town Sale"
now in progress. Watch next paper
for q special CSC sale.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-11
MERE-M ENTIoN

The French government has seized
the newspaper La Guerre Sociale, be-
cause an article appeared in it violent
ly attacking the conduct Of the war.
Admiral Aubert, chief Of the
general staff Of the French navy died
in Paris hospital this week, follow
ing several weeks illness. ..... The
United States army transport Buford,
left Galveston, Texas, Tuesday night
for Vera Cruz, Mexico, to succor re-
fugees from the interior Of Mexico.
The official inquiry into the sink
ing Of the steamship Lusitania will
begin at Westminster, London, Eng,
land, on June Is. Lord Mersery will
from Odessa, Russia, the Turkish
armored cruiser Medjidieh, which was
sunk by Russian mine near Odessa
in April, has been raised and brought
into the harbor Of Odessa for repairs.
..... Lee Burdette, a Texas ranger,
was killed in fight with three Mexi-
cans near Gabens, Texas, Monday
night. .....As a result Of an election
on the question Of prohibition in
twelve Minnesota counties on Tuesday
eighty saloons in ten counties will be
forced to close. Only two counties
voted to remain wet. .... Rear Ad-
miral H. T. Mayo, commander OF the
first division Of the Atlantic fleet, has
been appointed vice admiral. .....
News Of the resignation Of w. ].
Bryan, which reached the Illinois
senate Tuesday evening, caused great
excitement, all proceedings being halt
ed. Many members paid tribute to
Mr.. Bryan, while others severely criti-
cised him for deserting his chief. f.....
The Georgia pardon board on We'd
nesday, by a vote Of two to one, re-
fused to commute the sentence Of
Leo NJ. Frank, murderer Of Mary
Phagan, to life Imprisonment. Unless
the governor interiors, Frank will
hang.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-11
AMERICAS FINAL DEMAND.
Second Lusitania Note Published This
Morninq.

The full text of the presidents sec
ond Lusitania note was published this
morning. 1t is rather too lengthy for
publication in the present state OF The
Enquirers available space for this is
sue. The nature Of it, however, has
already been set forth. 1t Is regarded
as amounting, in effect 10 an ultima
tum, based on the demand that peace
full American citizens must not be in
terfered with anywhere on the high
seas. The note is signed by Robert
Lansing, Secretary Of State ad Inter-
i'm" Here is the closing paragraph:
THE government of the United
States can not admit that the promul-
CATION Of a war zone from which neu-
tral ships have been warned to keep
away may be made to operate as in
any degree an abbreviation Of the
rights either of American shipmasters
or of American citizens bound on law
full errands as passengers on merchant
ships of belligerent nationality. 1t
does not understand the imperial Ger
man government to question those
rights. 1t understands it, also, to ac-
cept as established beyond question
the principle that the lives Of nom
combatants can not lawfully or right
fully be put in jeopardy by the cap
ture or destruction Of an unresisting
merchantmen, and to recognize the
obligation to take sufficient precaution
to ascertain whether a suspected mer-
chairman is in fact Of belligerent ma
tionality or is in fact carrying contra
band Of war under neutral flag. The
government of the United States there
fore deems it reasonable to expect that
the imperial German government will
adopt the measures necessary to put
these principles into practice in re-
spect of the safeguarding Of American
lives and American ships and asks for
assurances that this will be DONE"