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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
Jury Announced It's Decision
in Court i'm Syracuse at
Ii o'clock Today
ALSO IN FAVOR OF
SPLITTING COSTS
Jury Debated Upon the Question of
Costs When It Returned to It's Room
Spectators Warned Against Max
ing Any Demonstration.

SYRACUSE, \. Y, May 81 = The
jury IN the Barnes-Roosevelt libel suit
came IN shortly before IL a. m. today
and the foreman announced that the
jury agreed on a verdict for the de-
fendant. When the roll was called IL
said they were in favor of the de-
fendant, and the 18th said .EI am for
the plaintiff. -
The justice had been informed be-
fore the jury entered the room that a
verdict had been found
The spectators We're warned that any
demonstration would be met with Sc
we're punishment
The jury was then brought in and
made its announcement.
Justice Andrews was informed by
the foreman that the jury stood unani-
nous in favor of a verdict for the de-
fendant in case the costs were split
between the plaintiff and the defend
ant.
The jury debated upon the question
of costs when it entered to its room.
The jury was trying to decide the
question of costs and that alone 1t
was apparent that some of the Jurors
were in favor of dividing the costs,
| which at the most, it was said, would
| amount to less than 1900.
The law of libel provides that the
| loser must pay costs of action.
Lawyers said there was no way in
which the costs could be divided.
| Shortly after 1890 recess was taken
until ? o clock this afternoon, with
he jury stil considering the case.
A verdict cannot be returned before
the opening of the court this after
noon.
Col Roosevelt declined to comment
for publication upon the action of the
jury. His consul said he was perfectly
willing to divide the costs if there was
any way in which it could be done
They made it plain that verdict
was the thing desired regardless of the
question of costs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
Officers Reports and Re-
marks by Visitors This
Morning
ELECTION SET FOR
THIS AFTERNOON
Will Bring Sessions of Odd Fellows
Week to Close-Hermon j. Joy Gets
30Year Veterans Jewel-Next Year
in Burlington.

The last day of the annual sessions of
the grand bodies of Odd Fellows was de
voted to the Rebekah assembly which
opened this morning at $50 o'clock
with Mrs. Nora jackson of Barre, presi-
dent, presiding Mrs F. E. Perry extend
ed welcome and Mrs Angie Endress,
vice president of the assembly, responded
The morning session was devoted entire
" to the reading of reports of the presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer and to re
marks by visiting officials from other
states. The report of Miss Emma Gates
| OF Ludlow, secretary of the assembly,
showed that there was no change in the
number of lodges Of Rebekahs in the state
during the year, there being 60, with a
total membership of 6.663. decrease of
nine for the year. The election of officers
viii take place this afternoon.
Among those who spoke at the morning
session We're Mrs. Mary H. Gaynor of Bos-
ton, president of the Massachusetts assem-,
bly,; Mrs. Gertrude Mae Reidell, marshal
of the Massachusetts assembly; Mrs. Steb-
bins, past president of the Massachusetts
assembly; Mrs. j. l. Stanley of Troy, \
H, past president Of the New Hampshire
assembly; Mrs. Mary j. Hiltz of Boston
inside guardian of the Massachusetts as
lsembly; Mrs, Dunham, a charter member
lof the Massachusetts, assembly, and r. j
Tabor of Brattleboro, past grand master
lof Massachusetts,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
KILLED HUSBAND
WITH DOSES OF POISON
Mrs Buffum Pleaded Guilty and Re-
ceived Sentence for Murder in
Second Degree.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May 21.-Mrs. Gym
thia Buffum, the Little Valley woman who
has been on trial in the supreme court two
weeks on a charge of numbering her hus-
band, William Buffum, by giving him re
peated doses of poison, pleaded guilty to-
day to murder in the second degree.
The decision to enter this plea was
reached by Mrs. Buffum and her lawyers
after conference that extended into the
early hours of this morning.
Mrs. Buffum was sentenced to not less
than 20 years nor more than a lifetime
On. previous trial Mrs. Buffum was SEN
fenced to death, but re-trial was granted
on the ground Of the discovery of new
evidence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
FRANCE IS ELATED
AT ITALY'S DECISION
Brightest Day for the Defenders of
European Liberties Since Battle of
the Marne.''

PARIS, May 81, 5.15 a. m. - THE
brightest day for the defenders OF
European liberties since the battle OF
the Marine, sums up the opinion Of
the French press on yesterdays events
in Rome
All papers express enthusiasm at the
French fighting again side by side
with their old allies and that the deci-
sive day should be the anniversary OF
the two battles of Montevello is hail
ed as an excellent omen
The Matin sees III the italian cham
Der ga brilliant victory for public
opinion without which the irresistible
pressure Of the chamber would not
have endorsed the policy of the King
and Premier Salandra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21

WICK. England, May q. = The crew
of the trawler Crimond, which was
sunk bv a Germon submarine Wednes-
day. was landed here yesterday. The
chief engineer of the Crimond said a
German officer compelled him, at the
point of a revolver, to cut the pipes
on the trawler in order to facilitate
the flooding of the vessel.
The engineer said also that before
the traw1er was captured he had seen
the same submarine blow up a steamer
the name of which he could not ascer-
tain
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
ITALY'S ACTION IS
CALLED TREACHERY
German Papers Take Calm, Resolute
Attitude But Are Bitter Toward
Former Allv.

BERLIN. May 81, 11.35 a. m.-The
morning papers publish long reports Of
the meeting yesterday of tho Italian
chamber of deputies. Few make edi-
torial comment, but those who discuss
the situation make calm, resolute at
titude The most prominent feeling ex-
pressed is revulsion at what is regard
ed as Italy s treachery in turning on a
former ally.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21

been faithful worker in all that promot-
ed Odd Fellowship and during a period
when the canton interest was at a low
ebb it was his persistent efforts that re
vived interest in it.
The trustees of the Gill Odd Fellows
Home met last evening and organized
with these officers: President ex-officio,
L. c. Holeombe of Milton; chairman
II. c. Farrar of Rutland; secretary, r.
II. Perry of Brattleboro; treasurer, A
II. Lockwood of Ludlow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21

The vote of the Italian chamber of
deputies last night at ll.30, in adopt
ing the bill comforting full powers for
war on the government was 407 against
-, only one member abstaining from
voting. The bill passed amid tremcn-
dous enthusiasm.
After the formalities of the opening,
Premier Salandra arose and said:
- Gentlemen, / have the honor to pre-
sent to you a bill TO meet the eventual
expenditures of national war.
Prolonged applause followed this an
nouncement.
The premier then began an exposi-
tion of Italy before the opening of
hostilities in Europe. He declared that
Italy had submitted to every humilia-
tion from Austria Hungary for the
love of peace. BY her ultimatum to
Servia, the premier said, Austria had
annulled the equilibrium of the Bal
kans and preiudiced Italian interests
there Notwithstanding this evident
violation Of the treaty of the triple al
lance; Italy endeavored during long
months to avoid conflict, but these
efforts were bound to have q limit IL
time and dignity. "This is why the
government felt itself forced to pre-
sent its denunciation of the triple al
lance on May 4 - said Premier Salan
dra.
Premier Salahdra continued: "Sinc'
Italy s resurrection as state she ha
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
A CABINET APPOINTMENT.
Henderson, Labor Leader, Head OF
Local Government Board.

LONDON, May 81, l1.47 a. m. - The
first authoritative announcement as to
the appointment in the British national
cabinet outside of Premier Asquith and
Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary
is that of Arthur Henderson, a labor
leader. who succeeds Herbert Louis
Samuel as president Of the local gov
ernment board The trades unionist'
are highly pleased with the appoint
ment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
IMMUNITY SUSPENDED.
Austrian and German Ambassadors to
Leave Rome Tomorrow.

LONDON, May 26, 1884 p. MN
despatch from Rome the correspon-
dent of the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says: Premier Salandra this
morning obtained the royal signature
to decree suspending the diplomatic
immunity of the Austrian and German
ambassadors to the Vatican, who leave
tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21

LONDON, May 81, 1.30 p. m. -- 1t
is universally conceded that Italy
from today enters into full partnership
with the entente powers and this
means that the two Germanic nations
assisted by the Turks finds themselves
facing seven European powers, not
counting Portugal, with Japan in the
background.
How long the Balkan states win re-
frain is not exactly known, but it is
held here that the period of time
must of necessity be comparatively
brief.
The demands for compensation, ter
ritorial and others, from Rumania, Bul-
garia and Greece are in the progress
Of arrangement, according to well-in.
formed persons in London.
just at present the excessive claims
first put forward by them are being
cut down.
Already reports are coming from
Greece of more cordial relations he
tween the court and Former Premier
Vanizelos, which can only point in ont
direction - fGalEpoh S armies al
ready in process of formation in some
of the Balkan states, and their titlt
sufficiently indicates the proposed
scene Of their activities.
Nothing yet has leaked ont rs t.
where the first Italian blow will b.
struck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21

Riga, in Russia, the capital of the gov
ernment of Livonia, on the river Dune,
five miles from the Gulf of Riga, has not
been attacked from the sea before 1t is
not a naval base, but as a commercial port
it is second to P=trograd in the Baltic
waters. 1t has a population OF 10000
In the first week in May it was said that
the German cavalry drives eastward from
East Prussia were directed toward Riga,
and, since Libau was captured, an attempt
to invest Riga by land has been expected
in Petrograd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
MORE TRAWLERS SUNK.
One French Boat Blown to Pieces
Without Warnings Killed.

LONDON, May 81. - The French
steam trawler st. Just of Arcachon
was torpedoed and literally smashed to
pieces near Dartmouth yesterday af-
ternoon, 13 of her crew being drowned.
The captain was the only survivor.
1t is stated that no warning was
given to the vessel before she was
torpedoed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
MAY CALL ON SPAIN.
That Country VIII Probably Represent
italy in Germany.

ROME, May 81, 55.5 a. m.-The Tir-
buna says the Italian government has
not vet decided what neutral country
viii be asked to protect the interests
of the Italians in Germany after war
is declared, but predicts it will be
Spain
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
Sunday Services.

1870 4. m.-Service of worship and
praise.
1l.45 a. m.-Sunday school.
: p. m.-Christian Endeavor. Topic:
Religious Reading; What and Why
Ps. 10: 12g.136. Leader, Mrs. Harry
Rhodes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
THE WEATHER.
Unsettled Tonight and Saturday. Prob
ably Showers Warmer.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2L-The
weather forecast: Unsettled tonight
and Saturday Probably showers
Warmer tonight in New Hampshire and
Vermont. Moderate east to southeast
winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
AT THE CENTRE CHURCH

Friday, 7.30 p. m.-Service of praise
and prayer. Reports of the state
conference.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
BIG NAVAL BATTLE
IN BALTIC REPORTED
Private Despatch from Stockholm Also
Says Russians Capture Riga, I'm
portant Port.

COPENHAGEN, May 21-A private
despatch from Stockholm tells of rumors Of
big naval battle on the Baltic.
1t is reported that the Germans have
taken Riga
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21

PARIS, May q. - The Rome cor
respondent of the Havas. Agency tele-
graphs that President Salandra intro
duced in the senate today the bill
asked by the chamber Of deputies yes
terday comforting on the government
plenary powers in regard to the con
dlct of war. 1t is predicted that the
senate will vote unanimously for the
bill, - the message adds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-21
Premier Salandra DenOunc-
ed Austria-VOte of
Chamber 4O7 to IA
MINISTER'S TO DRAFT
WAR DECLARATION
Expected to Hold Meeting for This
Purpose After Session Of the Senate
Today-Wild Enthusiasm in Chamber
of Deputies.

PARIS, May u, 3. 80 p. ma Havas
agency despatch from Rome reads as fol
lows:
The Messaggero declares that the coun-
eli of ministers will meet after the session
Of the senate and that the ministers prob
ably will draft a form of declaration of
war against Austria Hungary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09

The doctor then sang a humorous
dirty about an IrishmaR and a Ger
man. who sang on a bet 10 win
the hand of a young lady. The
Irishmau wen and the doctor won
storms of applause.
The Pioneer Press Response
by J. B. Danforth. Jrs of the Rock
Island Argus,
The Pioneer Bar-Resp0n by
Rufus j. Harvey, Esq
The Children Of the Old Settler
Responded to by Rev. William
A. Spencer fson Of John Spencer)
in a very eloquent and appropriate
speech. which was well applauded
Captain John w. Gregg. now of
Chicago. fson OF DR.. Greggf was
then called out and kept tbe whole
audience in a roar OF laughter by
his quaint. witty, queer. Artemus
Wardish remarks. for sometime:
almost every sentence being
greeted with applause and laugh
ter.
The president of the society. DIR.
Grege, after repeated calls from
the audience read an original
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ton ia the proposed pamphlet.
E,or1 Mad secretary If the
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S-o++ con7+x- vras then called aBr
and made q very handsome sueaqh.
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exercises Ds pi"Fs'' MN
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A vote was pasS5o 4''i',ll.ll7 ~
membership an VINO u''o ma Li'.S5i
III 1Iteli ia mes, .,.-.- go q, s1
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A reouest was made for al the
ladies' entitled TO membership to
meet the secretary in the parIors
If rba island CITY hotel and afix
thair names to the records. Also
for all who could not do so this
evening either by reason Of alb
$500, ~ from any other rausn IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
Lnses Xeteran secrefarr,

The last year has marked the pass
ing Of John H. CIeland. for more than
/ % years as secretary of the organiza
ton, and who was one Of the pioneers
Of the county His death came within
a few hours Of that Of his wife. who
also ranked with the earliest residents
Their son, David J. Cleland, was elect
ed as secretary pro tenn.
The retiring officers are:
President-M Major C. W Halves, Rock
Island.
First Vice President ~ william
Payne, Rock Island
Second Vice President-W. H Kist-
Ter Buffalo Prairie
Third Vice President-George Cook.
Moline.
Fourth Vice President George H.
Richmond, South Rock Island.
secretary-David J Cleland, Rock
Island.
Executive Committee-Ma Major c. W
HAYES and .. J. Cleland. pro TEN
Phil Mitchell, Thomas Campbell, Rock
Island; c. Fl. Dihbern. South Rock Is
land: NJ. J. McEniry. Moline; John Fl.
Parks. Edgington,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09

the first Of these took place Sept. 10 of
THAT year. Since then the gatherings
have. as a rule, been held out Of doors,
a few taking place at Memorial hall at
/ the court house. especially when the
weather was bad. Some of the picnics
Ihave taken place at Prospect park, Mo
I line, but the great majority az the
/ Watch Tower. which is generally con
/ coded TO be the ideal spot for the ont.
ing. both in convenience of access aud
J in historical associations
The society keeps mortuary rec
ord Of old settlers and some years ago
compiled a list Of settlers here prior
to 1945 and had it inscribed on marble
tablets, which were placed in the cor
ridor of the court house, being dedi
Gated Oct. 20, 1899
There are two classes of members
pioneers and old settlers. Pioneers
alone are eligible to hold Office. They
must date their residence here hack
to 1916. Those who have been here
since 1856 are rated as old settlers.
The date in the case Of pioneers is
fixed. though there is talk of the ad-
visibility Of changing It, because those
eligible under the present arrange
ment are growing few. The date Of
eligibility to the class of old settlers
moves forward annually.
Bailey Davenport, when the assocta-
ton was formed, presented it with q
cane made from wood taken from the
house of John Darrell. the first dwell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09

The following resolutions on the
death of Mr. Cleland We're adopted by
the old settlers today.
Whereas, John Fl. Cleland. a pio-
neer resident Of Rock Island county
since 1912, an eX-presjdeut Of the Old
Settlers association of Rock Island
county and secretary of said a5socia-
ton for "A years. died in the city Of
Rock Island June 25. 1915, therefore
be it
Resolved. That this association de
pIores his death and the loss Of his
valuable aid and counsel and
Resolved. That it extends sincere
coincidence and sympathy to his fam
lily and directs that these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09

John LusE.
Ira D. Whitehead.
a NJ. Hubbard.
Orrin Skinner,
William H Edwards.
G. D Edwards
William Miller.
y. Y. BeaL
NJ. HartzelL
5. ". Mc2Iaster.
James Il. Blythe
Thomas NIerryman
Charles Titteringt0n
]. l. Bean
Daniel Gordon.
George H. Edwards
z. J. Searle.
H. s. Case.
Reuben HOIlister.
Martin G. FriCk.
J. r. CIelan6.
J. H Marshall.
J G. Heck.
Cyrus Valentine.
William Coyne.
J. 4. Scarf
William Lyford
Matthew Robson
George ". NcNIurphy.
Major C ". HAYES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09
Garments that fit perfectly and give
the best service-are qualities that
have made Lundt g Co. famous for apparel

Garments that possess all that custom
tailor supposed give youfe latest and best designs
the tailoring the highest quality they
guarantee perfectly and to give most satisfactory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-09

For a score of years the annual
meetings were held on Washington's
birthday. with a business meetinE
earlier in the same month. The former
usually took the form of banquet,
held at one Of the hotels Of the city.
AT the February meeting in 1885 #
was arranged to hold picnic, an1
Arizona republican., 1915-10-16
ONE KILLED IN
 BATTLE WHILE
 COUNTING VOTE
rassocrArED PRESS D1sPArcHI

CHARLESTON. oct 15.-A pistol l,-rtIe. iu which one was killed and four wounded. broke up meeting of the democratic city executive committee here today The committee was mak- Tuesdays municipal primary. National ruardsmen with fixed bayOnets helped The police to restore order and are ratroIling the streets tonight around the building where the trouble oc- cured. IL is not clear just who did the shooting. Six were arrested, but no S-ecsfic charges have been filed against any or them. The trouble was the out growth Of the bitter primary.
 The shooting occurred during a gen eral scUffle in hallway adjoining the committee room. Last Tuesday the election passed without untOward in c5dent although a company of National Guard was mobilized to assist the po- lcc m keeping order. Followers Of Mayor Grace. who sought renomina- tioa. charged that Governor Manning lv sending troops was trying to inter fcrc Nrith the primary. thereby favor ing the candidacy of Grace's opponent. TriStram Hyde. Just as the meeting was called to order some one in the hall way started a fight Pistols were brought into play. Amid the scramble Co escape. three ballot boxes were thrown out Of the window. These were later recovered. The men arrested are said e. have been active in the interests of Hyde IL is said the votes will be CanVasscd tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-16
GERMANY ONLY POWER ON EARTH
 CAN STOP ARMENIAN ATROCITIES

count Bryce at the Mansion house in support of the lord mayors fund to aid the Armenian sufferers He declared that the only remedy was to bring the pressure of world opinion. particularly the neutrals, to bear on Germany, and force her to act
 Bryce said that horrors of the Massacre exceeded anything in the history of the persecution. He said the Turks had driven women and children across the Arabian desert with whips At Trebzond they car ried the victims to the sea in boats and drowned them. He declared un- true the excuse offered for the Turks by the Germans to the effect that the Armenians had rebelled. The Armen- ians were quiet and unOffensive until forced to defend themselves. Sir Ed win Pears, who has been leader of the British bar in Constantinople sur prised his hearers by saying that persecution is not an article in the Mohammedan faith and that the mas sacres are deplored by the mass of Turks.