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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
Mr.. Hopkins Thinks Proper
ty Should Be Bought
for Public Use
ALMOST SACRHAGE
TO MEMOVE TREES
Suggests that a Stock Company BE
Formed to Secure Property for Park
and Community Building-Might Be
Given to Town or Village.

Editor of The Reformer:-
It has been said that "a thing of
beauty is a joy forever
To my mind one of the most beauti
ful spots in Brattleboro is the Hooker
lawn as it stands today, covered with
the rich green grass out of which are
growing those magnificent elms. If.
however, things naterialize as planned,
sooner or later the Hooker lawn will
not be thing of beauty, and the JOY
of it will be forever gone.
Everyone who has an eve for the
beautiful in nature must feel something
as | do, that it will be almost
, saerilege to remove those beautiful
/ trees, many of which probably are over
one hundred years of age, and replace
! them with lfeless brick and mortar.
| Mr.. Editor. The people of the town
of Brattleboro should own that corner
and keep it forever as a park and
either use the house thereon as a COM
i munity building or else remove it and
erect in its stead a beautiful fountain
and pergola made from our native
mountain stone and covered with ivy
! or other twining vines. Then our chill
dren and children g children unto the
third and fourth generation will rise up
and call us blessed, and they would
ihave reason so to do
The parties who own that corner are
broad minded, public spirited, Brattle-
| boro loving, business men and if the
movement were launched to retain the
corner as park | am perfectly conf
dent they would meet negotiations in
the fairest kind of manfashion man
ner-always looking to the welfare of
iBrattleboro.
Why eouldn t a stock company be
formed to buy the property? Have the
shares valued at so each and sell them
at par. l believe we have men right
here that would take five hundred
shares, several that would take one
hundred shares, one hundred that would
take ten shares, and no end of people
that would take one share or more. If it
were thought best the property could be
turned to the town or village with the
understanding and agreement that it
be forever kept as public park.
1t we allow this beautiful spot to be
built up | feel it will be the greatest
mistake that Brattleboro ever made. |
/, hope someone with more influence and
money than | will take the matter up.
CARL S. HOPKINS.
/ Brattleboro, Aug. 10, 1916.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
FIELD MEETINGS IN
WINDHAM COUNTY
Vernon, Newfane and Athens Places
Selected-Prof. George T. Storey
to Be One of Speakers.

Plans are under way for three field
meetings to be held in the towns of
Vernon, Newfane and Athens, respec-
lively, the last of August. On August
30 a meeting will be held at A. Z.
Dunklee & Son s, South Vernon. There
are some very interesting plots of soy
beans, corn, mangels and forage crops,
as well as the general farms crop and
stock, which there will be plenty of
time to look over. George F. Storey,
professor of dairying at Vermont Col
lege of Agriculture, will be one of the
speakers. On Wednesday, the both
there will be a similar meeting in New
fame, with several good speakers. On
Thursday, the 31st, the Windham
County Agricultural association vii
unite with the Saxtons River, Towns,
hend and Grafton Oranges and the peo-
pie of Athens in the holding of an all
day field meeting at the pond in Ath-
ems. A complete program of these
meetings will be sent out
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
Funston Is Said to Amaze
Washington Officials by
His Reuest
EXPEDITION HAS
ACHIEVED PURPOSE
Villa Bands Dispersed of
the Soldiers Greatly Restricted and
Their Health Is an Important Con-
sideration.

WASHINGTON, August l9.-Wbila
Secretary Baker and other war denart-
ment official refused to confirm or deny
reports that Maj Gen. Funston had rec
commended the immediate Withdrawal of
Gen, Pershlngs expedition from Mexico
there were indications that such message
bad been received
Withdrawal OF the troops is the first
subject to be taken up by the Ioint inter
national commission.
In long report the American com
mandcr bases his recommendation on the
following reasons, it is said:
The purpose of the expeditionarv force
has been largely accomplished. The main
Villa bands have been broken ND and
dispersed and those still at large Gen
PershIng Is no longer able to pursue. Tn.
der war department orders, issued after
the CarrIzal affair to prevent any further
clashes, he cannot move from his line OF
communication except in case of attack
For more than three months, Gen.
Funston points out, the troops have been
held IN Mexico without action of any
kind
With the militia on the border, the cN-
pedition Is no longer necessary to prevent
bandit raids into American territory.
Therefore he considers their withdrawal
advisable
The health of the troops also weighed
IN Gen. Funston's decision He is under
stood to be worried over the approach OF
the hot season in Mexico and the hard,
ships To which the men will be subjected
! With the physical STRAIN they have under.
gone in the campaign, coupled with the
bad climatic conditions the outbreak of an
| epidemic is feared Already the rate OF
sickness, it Is understood, Is considerably
! higher than among the troops on the Dor
/ der.
War department officials were dumb
| founded when the Funston telegram was
received
1t is understood copies were quckl,
| transmitted to the White House and t
the state department, where the commits
sion negotiations with Carranza are il
progress. Orders were Immediately ISSUED
TO keep the message from becoming public
and Gen. Funston was advised, it is under
stood, not to wire any further recommen
dations OF a similar character.
Should Carranza discover that Gen
Funston was in accord with him on tn,
question of the withdrawal ot the Ameri
can troops, administration officials real
lied the basis for the Joint commission
work would be largely swept way. On hi
insistence, that issue was to he first takel
up 10y the commissioners and, from tn
Mexican point OF view, il was the onl
issue to bc discussed.
Carranza S final consent to the broaden
ing of the powers of the commission, it |
pointed out, was merely conditional 10y tn
taking mp of the troop question first. Now
with the American commander himsel
recommending withdrawal. it is feare
that Mexico might disregard the commits
sion plan altogether.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
BAY STATE CHILDREN
TO BE QUARANTINED
Those Under Is Coming Into Vermont
to Be Kept Apart Two Weeks by
Order of Board of Health.
Brattleboro, Aug. 10, 1916.

DR.. Henry Tucker, health officer, re-
ceived orders today from the state
board of health to quarantine for two
weeks children under 10 years old com
ing to this state from Massachusetts,,
where infantile paralysis is increasing.
The same rules of quarantine are adopt
ed as have been in effect concerning
children from New York The letter
follows:
Dear Sir
Inasmuch as infahtile paralysis is
towns along our border, it is necessary
that we take precautions against chill
dren from that state as well as New
York. You will, therefore, quarantine
all children under Is years of age, com
ing from Massachusetts, for period
of two weeks iu the same manner and
according to the same regulations as
are now in force in regard to children
from New York. The same quaraIi-
tine notice should be served on the par
ents and quarantine sign should be
put on the house. Publicity should al
so be given to the fact that this is be
ing done so that you will be notified of
cases coming under this order.
It should be noted that if local
boards of health desire to make fur
ther restrictions than those issued by
the state board of health they have
full authority.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES F. DALTON, Secretary
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
OPENED CAMPAIGN IN MAINE.
Champ Clark Says Hughes Has Failed
to Hit the Bullseye.

BRUNSWICK, Ne, Aug. 19.-Champ
Clark, speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives, opened the campaign in
Maine for the Democrats today in a
characteristic speech in which he told
of the accomplishments of the admin
istration and congress under the leader
ship of President Wilson. He also
took note of the campaign tour which
Charles +. Hughes is taking in behalf
Of his candidacy for the presidency
Mr.. Hughes, he said, had thus far made
enough speeches to enable people to
form Judgment as to his opinions on
current issues and in the speaker Is
opinion he has shot his bolt and failed
to hit the bullseye.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL,

The jury to hear the case of the vii
lage of Brattleboro against Mai f. w.
ChlIds, charged with operating his auto
mobile with the muffler cutout open, was
not drawn today, but it will be drawn
Monday morning.
\ surprise party was given Miss
Mildred Bingham in the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bingham,
of Chestnut street, last evening, the
occasion being her 10th birthday an.
niversary. About 20 young people were
present. The evening was spent so
cially with games, music and refresh.
ments of ice-cream, cake and lemonade
A birthday cake bearing name and
dates, made by Mrs. Frank Marsh, was
an attraction. Miss Bingham was pre-
sented a gold wrist watch, a willow
chair and other gifts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
SERGT. BOYD CAUGHT
AT MEXICAN BORDER
But it Was by Officers in Pajamas, Who
Initiated Him Into Office of
First Lieutenant.
Especial to The Reformer.) J
EAGLE PASS, Texas, Aug.

EAULE GASS, IeXaS, Aug. Il.
There were big doings in Camp
Shafter last night. Commissary Sergt.
Boyd was made second lieutenant of
the supply company. Immediately af-
ter church services last night Lieut..
Boyd was captured by a band of wild
looking men. These men were no one
else than our officers clad in pajamas,
straw sombreros and carrying arms and
ammunition. Lieut.. Steel was in com
mand with Lieut.. Springer acting as
the band, carrying a wash tub as a
bass drum.
After capturing Boyd he was turned
into tent and bound, and a guard
composed of the hospital corps officers
who probably never shouldered a gun
before was placed over him. But the
guard was not on its job and Boyd es
capped through the rear end of the tent
and led them a merry chase for a few
minutes.
Finally he was re-captured and
turned over again to Lieut.. Steel, who
with dish of flour covered his head
and face so that if he escaped again
he would be easily located by his white
features. He was then searched. and
upon finding commission as first lieu
tenant he was taken to the officers OF
the day, who demanded that he be ex
amined physically. The examination
was then made and he proved fit.
Thence he was taken to Col. Reeves
who ordered him to be given bath
To the showers they then led him and
he was placed under the shower and the
water turned on by Lieut.. Mitchell
4 ho3n MI
ognized by the officers of the dav he
was taken back to the colonel, who
congratulated him and presented him
with new uniform and officers hat
cord.
Three rousing cheers were then
given for the new lieutenant and he
was taken to his quarters, where he
donned his new outfit, and then he was
turned over to his commander, Capt
Eastman of the supply company.
Lieut.. Boyd is a former resident OF
| Brattleboro, who in civilian life is a
travelling salesman for the Armour
Beef Co. his home being in North Ad
ans, Mass. He is brother of Mes!
| Sergeant Harold c. BOYD of Company
| |. If any man ever deserved a com
! mission he surely did. He has been IL
the regiment as commissary sergeant fol
over 10 years and is well liked by every
man in the regiment, He always has +;
| good word and that never-come- off ;
smile. He has been hard worker ant
| it will be hard to find anyone to fl
| his place. The men all wish Lieut.
Boyd success in his new position and
feel sure that the regiment will prof
by his promotion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
LEAVES FUNDS FOR
PAYMENT OF FINE
B. L. Jones of Charlostown, N. H.
Opened Cutout Going Up Main
Street Hill-Taken in Tow.

A touring ear driven by b. l.. Jones
of Charlestown, y. H., was roaring up
Main street hill last evening shortly
after q O'Clock with the mulller cutout
open and Police Chief George Wilson
stopped the ear. Jones left cash bail
rather than remain here for a trial this
morning on the charge of operating his
car within the village limits with the
mufIler cutout open. The case will be
brought TO the attention of Judge Frank
+. Barber of the municipal court either
this afternoon or Monday morning and
a fine of - and costs of $4.45 charged
against Jones. He left sufficient bail
money to cover the fine and costs and
authorized Chief Wilson to enter a plea
of guilty for him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
HOLD WHOLE OF FLEURY.
Germans Driven by French from Part
of the Ruined Village.

PARIS, Aug. 10. - The remainder
of the ruins on the edge Of the village
Of Flcury Oh the Verdun front was cap.
turcd last night by the French, the wal
Office announced today. The battle con
tinued violently all night long and the
French won their way forward foot by
foot
German counter attacks were made Oh
the Somme front. The statement says
that the Germans were repulsed, leav
ing 30 prisoners in the hands of the
French.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
JOHNSTON LOSES AT TENNIS.
National Champion Goes Down Before
Japanese Player in Tennis.

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 49, - Will
liam NJ. Johnston, the national tennis
title holder, was defeated by l. Kuma-
gee, the japanese champion, today in
the final match of the singles tourna-
ment for the Casino cup. The score
was 6-1, 81, 81, 2-6, 81.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
BULGARIANS SUSTAIN
ENORMOUS LOSSES
Badly Beaten When They Attacked
Positions of the Entente Allies
Near Serbia.

SALONIKI. August 10, via London
Bulgarian troops who attacked the po-
sitiOns of the entente allies along the
Serbian frontier on Aug. II were re-
pulsed and thrown back upon their
original positions after sustaining
enormous losses, says the Serbian off
eial statement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
PLAGUE KILLED SO
CHILDREN IN "a HOURS
In Addition 134 New Cases Were Re
ported in the Five Boroughs
of New York.

NEW YORK, August l9.-The end Of
the eighth week of the epidemic of nfan-
tile paralysis was marked by no material
change in its development During the
4 hours ending at 10 Il. III. SO children
were killed by the plague in the five bor-
oughs OF New York city and ia new cases
were reported to the health department as
against - deaths and l25 new cases yes
terday Since the inception of the dis
ease in June 1905 have been stricken ot
whom |. .j97 died
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19

NEW YORK, August l9.-No word has
been received in New York by the agents
of the lluc oI the reported sinking OF the
Stampala at the time of the arrival of
the London press despatch
The Stampala was passenger liner of
5000 tons. In common with other Italian
liners she manned mounted guns for pro-
lection against submarines.
The last report of her movements was
her arrival on July 80 at Genoa from New
York, 50 that apparently she was sunk on
the return voyage TO the United States
The New York agent for the Ntampalia
said today that two weeks ago they had
received cable message advising them
that AL sailings of the ship had been can.
celed. They express the opinion that the
Stsmpala had been requisitioned and was
in service OF the Italian government. In
this case she would have no passengers
aboard
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
BRITISH MAKE GAINS.
Advance 200 to 600 Yards and Unite
with the French

LONDON, Aug. 10. - The British
line OH the Somme front has been ad-
vmnccd over 4 section two miles long
and POO to 600 yards deep, from High
wood to the junction point with the
French forces, the war Office announced
today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
BASEBALL NEXT TUESDAY.
March to Bring Strong Out-of Town
Team to Brattleboro.

Hal March says he expects to stage
next Tuesday at Island Park one more
baseball game with a strong out of town
team as the attraction. He is not ready
to announce which one of two or three
different teams would be brought here.
But whatever team he engages, he saws
the game will be good one and that
Brattleboro will have a strong team in
the field against them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
ATTACK WAS CHECKED.
Italian Batteries Drove Back Austrians
on Carso Plateau.

ROME, Aug. 10, via London. - The
Austrians launched an attack last night
on the left wing of the Italian force
on the Carso plateau. 1t was announced
officially today that the assault was
checked by the fire of the Italian bat
ferries
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
Had Been Making Regular
Voyages from Italian
Ports to New York
NO STATEMENT AS
TO LOSS OF LIFE
Had Accommodation for 1,7OO Passen-
gers, But Has Carried Only Small
Number Lately - May Have Been
in Service of italian Government

LONDON, Aug l9.-Italian steamship
Stampalia, which plies between New York
and Italian ports, has been sunk says a
despatch 10 Lloyds The ~tampaIia had
accommodations for about 100 passcn.
gers. On her recent voyages from Italy
To New York passenger traffic has been
light and the agent, in New York said
today she probably carried a compara-
lively small number ut passengers. Her
crew numbered about 40.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
PUTNEY.

Dir. Harmon Newell has taken an as
soeiatn in his dental work in the person
of DIR. F. r. Phillips of Putney, VT, a
graduate this year of the University of
Pennsylvania, 1916, who is already at
Claremont Advocate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday night at 730 - Regular
meeting Of Wantastiquct lodge.
Tuesday evening, Aug. -. at 7.3o
regular meeting Of Dennis Ecbekah
lodge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19

1850 a. m.-Morning worship. Sermon
by Rev. Joseph IL. Chandler, d. d.,
of Chicago, ILL.,
ll.45 a. m.-Snndav school.
500 p. m.-The Atlanta University
quartet will sing old time Negro
spirituais and present the work Of
the university in the church An
offering will he received for the
university Everyone welcome.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
RUSSIANS STILL GAINING.
Broke Through Enemys Line on the
Stokhod River

PETROGRAD, August 19.-The Rus
slams have broken through the Austro-
German line on the Stokhod river in
Nolhynia and have made considerable
advance, 1t was announced officially to-
day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
MARRIAGES.

In BrattIeboro, Aug. 10, by Carl S.
Hopkins, esq, George Edwin Taylor of
Springfield, Mass, and Loretta A.
Leary of Chicopee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19

The Atlanta university male quartet,
than which there is no better colored
male quartet in this country, will give
concert in the Centre congregational
church Sunday evening at o clock and
the work of the university will be pre-
sented as in former years. An offering
for the work will be received. Persons
who enjoy the songs of the South will
be pleased with this opportunity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19

The regular meeting Of the Christian
Endeavor society will be held iu the
chapel tomorrow evening ~ 100 Topic,
Growth Body Mind. Spirit Luke .
tO.52. Leader, Merle Corbctt Everybod
nnrlinIlu ilNlfrl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19

One of the most valuable thoughts
is that whatever is cannot always be.
Out of it We get consolation ana pre-
paredness for the future.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
Unitarian Church

Unitarian Literature Free.
Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs
James NJ Adams. ! Cedar St
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19

Be good to everybody and everybody
will try to make doormat of you.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-19
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair Tonight and Sunday -
Temperature Unchanged

WASHINGTON, August 10. - The
weather forecast: Generally fair to-
night and Sunday. Not much change
in temperature. Moderate variable
winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

fries Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch and Mrs. F. w. Dixon will be in charge, as- sisted by Mrs. W. F. Tyler, Mrs. w. M. Cosby, Mrs A. w. Miller, Mrs. A. A.. Walker, Mrs. E. A. Richey, Mrs. Fred Underwood, Mrs Motion Smith. Mrs. F. F. Cummings, Mrs. A. B. Love- lace, Mrs. Miles Watkins, Mrs. R. D. Burnett. Mrs. Thomas Berry, Miss Sara Phelan.
 Between the hours of 12 and 1230: Mrs. George H. Clark and Mrs. Alex assisted by Mrs. Russell Hunt, Mrs. W. B. Allen, Mrs. Vassar Allen, Mrs. B. w. Chenoweth. Mrs. Gaston Tor rance. Mrs. J. II. Cabaniss. Mrs. G. R. Stuart Mrs. F. E. Chauifoux. Mrs. ser, Miss Margaret Coleman
 From 2.30 to 5:30 D. m.: Mrs James Weisel and Mrs. Chappell Cory will be in charge, assisted by Mrs J. M. Cartwright. Mrs. Darby Brown Mrs. Paul Phillips, Mrs. A. G. Me Andrew. Mrs. R. S. Munger, Mrs Robert Burnett. Mrs. N. L. Miller, Mrs Charles Perry
 Tuesday, between the hours of 10 and l2 m.: Mrs. D. K. Wilson and Mrs. George Reynolds will be in charge assisted by Mrs. A. H. Witt Mrs. Herbert c. Stockham, Mrs Michael Nolan, Mrs. Lewis Under wood, Miss Elizabeth Going, Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler, Jr., Mrs. R. M Jenkins Mrs. W. E. Webster. Mrs. K. w. Con- stantine.
 12 to 12:30: Mrs. w. S. Brown Mrs. George H. Estes in charge, as sisted by Mrs. T. M. Davidson, Mrs Blaine Brownell, Mrs. Henry Fowlkes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26

On Monday. between the hours ol 10 and 12 o'clock. Mrs. w. H. lief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26
SONS OF VETERANS | ID ENTERIA|N
 ADJUTANT FORREST Committeeman Having Re union in Charge to At tend Luncheon CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MEMBERS TO BEGIN All Qualified Persons Will Be Solicited to Join Local Camp of Sons of
 Veterans-Many Entertain
 ments Planned

Nathan Bedford Forest, adjutant-in- chief of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans organization, will be the guest of honor at a Dutch luncheon given by Camp Henry D. Clayton, Sons of the Confederate Veterans, at the Tutwiler hotel Tuesday at 12:30. He will arrive in Birmingham Tuesday morning and will be taken in hand by a committee from the local camp. He will also de- vide time With Judge William E. Fort at mass meeting of the camp which will be held in their headquarters, 333 4-5 First National Bank building, at s o'clock Tuesday evening.
 MT. Forrest has been adjutantin- chief of the Sons of Veterans for 10 years, and has attended every reunion held since that time except the 1908 reunion held in Birmingham He is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-26
Fireman Injured

c. N. Kicker, plugman for No. 1 fire station is in the Hillman hospital in a serious conditions as the result of jump ing from fire truck yesterday after room at Twenty-first street and Fifth avenue, north. He was carried to the Hillman hospital in Shaw & Sons am bulance. He sustained broken leg and internal injuries. The fire truck was answering an alarm to 2113 Fifth ave- nue, north when the fire truck nearly turned over at the corner of Fifth ave- nue and Twenty-first street. MT. Kicker jumped off of the truck, sustaining the above iniurieS.