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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
TELL OF ENGAGEMENT
AT SURPRISE PARTY
BetrothaI of John G. Skinner of Brat
tleboro and Miss Mary Inez Ben
son of Newfane Announced.
Especial to The Reformer.)
NEWFANE. Feb. Z

i L
The engagement of Miss Mary Inez
Benson, Oldest daughter of Mr. ana
Mrs. NJ. P. Benson, to John Q. Skin
ner of Brattleboro, was announced at
a surprise party given Saturday even
ing by her parents at the Windham
County House.
Miss Benson was prettily attired in
a gown of light blue charmeuse and was
helped in receiving the go guests who
attended by her parents and two sis
ters, Miss Christie a1d Miss Carrie
Benson. Five hundred was played, mu-
steal selections on a victrola were rem
dered and refreshments of cake and
ice cream were served.
Mr.. Skinner is well known here hav-
ing lived in Newfane for a number of
years before going to live IN Brattle-
boro. He is a member of the firm of
Pellet & Skinner, contractors.
The following relatives were pres
ent and were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Benson over Sunday: Mrs. Rebecca
Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sargent
their son, Bradford, and her daughter
Miss Charlotte Tuthill, Mr. and Mrs
Hugh Agnew, Mr. and Mrs. Dana
Yeaw and daughter, Mildred, all OF
Brattleboro, and Mr.. and Mrs. a. w
Rawson of South Londonderry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
ENDED LIFE
WITH RIFLE
Earl Holt, %, of East Put
ney Feared Confinement
in Asylum
CAME FROM GARDNER
TO SISTERS HOME
Act Committed While Sister and Hus-
band Were in Putney-Left Note
Saying He Did Not Wish to Be Bur
den to Relatives.
Especial to The Reformer.
PUTNEY, Feb. Z

PUINE1, Feb. Z.
Fearing that some day he might be
taken to an asylum for the insane to
spend the rest of his days, Earl Holt.
who came from Gardner, Mass, a few
months ago to live with his sister,
Mrs. Henry Frost, in East Putney.
ended his life in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frost Saturday afternoon by
shooting.
1t was his second attempt to take his
life. About a month ago he under
took to cut his throat, but he was
stopped by relatives, who had been
fearful that he might try TO kill him
self because of his highly nervous con.
dition.
Saturday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Frost came to this village on business,
and about I o'clock, while they were
away, Mr.. Holt secured 80 calibre
rifle and shot himself through the
the heart
Mr.. and Mrs Frost found a note COW
ering about 4 page, which the young
man had written. in which he said in
substance that he was afraid he
would have to be taken to an asylum
that he did not wish to bother his
relatives and that the best way out OF
it was for him to end his life He
suggested that DR.. L. II. Bugbee OF
this village, his attending physician
could explain his condition.
| Earl Holt was born - years ago last
1 Christmas day. He was son of Mr.
and Mrs. Oscar G. Holt of 134 Pear
street, Gardner, Mass, and formerly
was a clerk in the Gardner pOstofice
He had q nervous breakdown and sew
eral months ago went TO East Putne,
! to live with his sister, and his rela
tives believed that he was improving
He leaves a brother in Gardner TIL
body was taken today to Concord, \
H., for burial.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
APPAM A GERMAN PRIZE.
Presidents Opinion Accords With
Sec. Lansing's Views.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-President
Wilson is understood to hold the opin-
ion that the British steamship Appam
brought into Hampton Roads by a
German crew must be considered as a
prize of Germany under the Prussian
American treaty of 1928. It was stated
that this aceords with the view of the
state department
The President has not had an Old,
portunity to discuss with Secretary
Lansing the details of the case and
therefore no final decision has been
reached as to the length of time the
Appam viii be allowed to remain in
an American port. Some officials agree
with the German contention that un-
der the Prussian treaty the prize crew
can keep the liner at Newport News
until the end of the war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
EXPLOSION KILLS
200 AT GUN WORKS
Dynamite Destroys Several Buildings
in the Largest MunitioR Plant
in Austria.

ROME, Feb. - The Skoda gun
works, the Austrian plant which is
second in Importance in Europe oaly
to the Krupp manufactory at Essen,
We're partly destroyed by a dynamite
explosion yesterday. Three factories,
including the workshops where the
Skoda Il inch howitzer is made, were
demolished.
The number of casualties is various
ly reported, one report saying that
200 wOrkmen were killed, while
another says that the killed and in
iured together number 195. No details
of the explosion have been received
here.
The Skoda works are situated to
the west of the town of Pilsen, in
Bohemia, II miles southwest OF
Prague.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
ARTHUR DELos AKELEY.
Death Took Place This Afternoon in
Home on Reed Street.

Arthur Deios Akeley, A, died in his
home, 10 Reed street, this afternoon at
l.30 o'clock of cancer. He had not
been able to work for five years and
had undergone two operations.
Mr.. Akeley was born in Brattleboro.
Nov. 81, 1872. a son of Clark D. and
Eliza Jane (Knight) Akeley, and al
ways made his home here. He attend
ed the public schools and nearly com
pleted his high school course in the
class of 1890 when he left school to
take employment For a number OF
years he was employed in the Estey
Organ Co. IS shops.
He leaves his mother and one broth
er, Lister c. Akeley, both of Brattle-
bOro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07

Johannisthal, which has been the
centre of aeronautics in Germany for
the last five years, is less than ten
miles from Berlin. 1t is there that
practically all the German aviators
have been trained. In the great fac
tories there the Taube and Aviatik
aeroplanes are built, and in the last
year between 700 and 1000 men have
been employed. Usually not fewer than
500 aeroplanes are stationed there. In
addition to- these there are sheds and
hangers for ZeppeGns and other
dirigibles.
1t was at Johannisthal that Orville
Wright made one of the first world IS
record endurance flights in 1910, when
he stayed up for more than an hour.
Other famous aviators, among whom
were Garros. Latham, and Pegoud,
have flown there.
The last previous report from
Johannisthal said there were more
than 100 large hangers there. These
were of solid concrete and steel con
struction and capable of housing
more than 500 aeroplanes In addition
there are large barracks or quarters
for the aviators in training.
The hangers and factories are IN
two sides of a perfectly fiat flying
field, which is perfectly adapted for
training aviators.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
HEAVY FIRE LOSS IN
NORTH ADAMS, MASS.
-Four Wooden Buildings in the Business
Section Destroyed with Loss
of $4,000.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Feb. T.
Four wooden buildings in the business
section of this city, occupied as stores
and offices with lodging rooms on the
upper floors, were destroyed by fire
today. The loss was estimated at $75,-
600.
Two alarms were sounded and the en-
tire department was called out TO pre-
vent the spread of the flames Prop
erty nearby was in danger, but the
fire, the origin of which was undeter-
mined, was confined to the building at
and near the corner of Main and Eagle
streets. While some of the occupants
of the upper story saved a few OF
their belongings nearly everything il
the stores and offices was lost.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
oN-CAVANAUGH.
Wedding This Morning in st. Michael S
Roman Catholic Church.

Wilfred Joseph Filion of 81 Canal
street, a baggagemaster on the Central
Vermont railroad, and Miss Mary Eliz-
abeth Cavanaugh, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Cavanaugh of Estey
street, were married this morning in
ST. Michael S Roman Catholic church
by Rev James p. Rand, pastor. They
were attended by Miss Albina Filion
and George Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Filion left for a brief wedding trip
and are to make their future home in
Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
coLoMBIA's INDEMNITY.
President Has Not Approved Cut from
S25.OOO.OOo to SIS. 100000.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Z. = Secretary
Lansing today told the Colombian min
lister that President Wilson had not
approved the proposed amendment to
the Colombian treaty to cut the indem-
nifty the United States is to pay from
$25,O00,O0O to $15,00O,OoO and to make
the expression of regret for the parti-
ton of Panama mutual by the United
States and Colombia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
HAGAN PRESIDENT.
Succeeds Coleman at the Head of the
Boston Citv Council.

BOSTON, Feb. Z. ~ The Boston city
council organized today for the munich
pal year by eleeting Henry Z. Hagan
president to succeed George w Cole
man There was no opposition. Mr.
Coleman was appointed chairman of the
committee on prisons, which will have
charge of an investigation into several
of the city S penal institutions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
In Odd Fellows Hall

Monday night at 7.3o-Regular meet
ing of Wantastiquet lodge. Initiatory
degree will be conferred on a class of
seven candidates.
Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, at 7.30
o 'clock-Regular meeting of Dennis
Rebekah lodge. There will be a short
drill Immediately after the meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
CAMBRIA COMPANY SOLD.
Strong Independent Concern Bought by
Midvale Company.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. = = Con-
troll of the Cambria Steel company, one
of the largest of the Independent steel
concerns, has been purchased by the
Midvale Steel and Ordnance company
of Philadelphia. Announcement to this
effect was made today by w. H. DON
ner, president of the Cambria company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
Military Movements Indicate
Big Attack on Franco
Belgium Front
RUMANIAN ARMY
MASSED ON FRONTIER
Is in Position to Start Campaign
Against Austria - Central Powers
Gathering an Immense Army on the
Greek Border.


While recent reports Of the actual open
ing of an offensive movement by the Teu-
tonic allies against Saloniki appears to
have been premature the cables continue to
bring accounts of various troop move
monts held in military quarters to indicate
that such an offensive is probably not far
distant
Athens dispatches today tell of the CON
tinued concentration of German, Austrian
and Bulgarian forces on the Greek from
tier together with the transfer of heavy
yrtillery southwark from Nish.
With such a movement in the Balkans in
prospect the reports that come out of Ru-
mania command increasing interest. Ad-
vices from allied sources declare that the
friction between Rumania and the central
powers had increased and that Rumania,
supposedly in view of the reported threat
cning attitude of Germany and Austria,
has collected forces close to the Austro-
Hungarian frontier
There is a scarcity of news of active
operations in any of the war field, prob
ably for the good reason that few impor
tant movements are now in progress.
The chief capitals Of the entente allies,
however, appear to be impressed with the
idea that an important offensive is shortly
to be begun by Germany in the west.
The belief is prompted largely by the
military movements noted along the
Franco-Belgium front.
The latest official bulletin from Constan
tinople reports improved conditions for
the Turks, who apparently have recentls
been under extremely severe pressure BY
the Russians Although the Ottoman
forces around Erzerum seemingly have no
been successful in undertaking an often
sive, they have been able to repulse all tht
new Russian attacks, they declared
No change in the situation in Mesopota
mia is indicated, the British relief arm,
still being stalled on the Tigris some dis
tance down the river from Kut-el-Amara
it appears.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
ARTILLERY ENGAGEMENTS.
of Intensity Reported from
Two Sectors in France

BERLIN, Feb. 7, via. Loadon.-Ar-
tillery engagements of terrific inten-
sity have been in progress in the sec
tors btween the LaBasse canal and Ar
ras in Northern France and south of
the river Somme, Germany army head
quarters announced today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
ELEVEN ZEPPELIN VICTIMS.
Funerals Attracted Great Attention in
Paris This Afternoon.

PARIS, Feb. Z. - The funeral today
of IL victims of the recent Zeppelin
raid on Paris, held in the church of
Notre Dame, brought out an immense
crowd. Cardinal Annette, archbishop
of Paris, spoke briefly but eloquently.
The minister of the interior spoke in
the name of the government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07

London hospitals have nearly 10000
beds in daily occupation.
The fastest of the English whippets
can tear along over the ground at
the rate of II yards second.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
SUIT DISMISSED.
Case of Federal League Against Or
ganized Ball Was Filed Year Ago.

CHICAGO, Feb. THE suit of the
Federal league against organized base
ball, filed year ago under the anti
trust act, was dismissed today by
Judge Lands in the United States dis
trict court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
BERLIN AERODROME
DESTROYED BY FIRE
New Aircraft Prey to Flames, Accord
ing to Advices Received in
Switzerland.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. p
Fire has virtually destroyed the Jo-
hannisthaI Aerodrome, just outside
Berlin, according to private kilograms
from Munich and Stuttgart received
at BasIe.
Six or nine new aeroplanes are re
ported to have been destroyed in the
blaze which is said to have been the
work of spies. No lives were lost.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07

Theory is almost always still busy
taking aim long after practice has
made the bullseye.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-07
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Colder Tonight and Tuesday
with Cold Wave-West Winds.

WASHINGTON, February 7. = The
weather forecast: Fair and colder to-
night and Tuesday with a cold wave
Strong west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
HAVE CLOSE CALL
O. r. WeIlman and f. n. johnson
Thrown from Team When Car Hits 1t.


A team belonging to 0. r. Wellman
Of Grove street and IT. which were Mr.
Wellman and F. H. Johnson OF Massa-
chusetts, who has been working for
Mr.. Wellman, was struck by trolley
car shortly before l o'clock Friday
noon. near West Crescent street and
both of the occupants Of the team
thrown out. The car was due In Au-
gusta at l o'clock from Winthrop and
was in charge of Conductor Drake and
Motorman Truemner.
From what has been learned Of the
accident the team and the car were
coming along Grove street, and at
West Crescent street Mr.. Wellman
started to turn in, evidently not think
ing that the car was so near, but the
car hit the wagon near the rear end
breaking one spring and some OF the
minor parts of the wagon. Mr.. Well
man thinks that he may have Jumped
as when he landed on the ground he
found himself holding to the harness
of the horse, but Mr.. Johnson was
thrown into the street and sustained a
cut behind the right ear. His right leg
was parked and also lamed but las,
night his injuries were no, considered
serious. 1t was lucky escape all
around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
A Suggestion for Pleasure Seekers

In these days of recreation one Of
the greatest opportunities which Is Of
fered for the enjoyment OF a days
pleasure is that to be had on a trip to
the sea ashore, on the steamer Islander,
Capt. Dunton, of the Augusta, Gardi-
ner & Boothbay Steamboat CO. Leav-
ing Augusta at 7.05 in the morning the
steamer speeds her way down the
beautiful kennebec, past the cities of
Hallowell and Gardiner and the town
of Richmond, each with its varied in
dustries, it's comfortable and in many
cases beautiful homes, and also the
fertile fields and farm lands which lie
beyond. These scenes and those fur
Their down as the steamer crosses the
| broad expanse of waters OF Merry
meeting bay never fail to win the ad-
miration of the tourist, and then af-
ter having traversed the long water
front of the hustling city OF Bath,
with it's busy shipyards, as the steam
er leaves the Kennebec and threads
her way down through the Sasanoa
river, there comes an entire change Of
scene. The green fields and gently
sloping shores are changed for bold
f''''i
hemlock. with here and there a growth
of cedar, bringing with them the aro-
matte aroma of balsam when warmed
by the summer sun. The water, too.
has become salt and the air soon be-
comes imbued with the saline fra
GRANGE Of the ocean. Still heading sea :
ward the steamer passes Westport
junction and after a short run reaches
SheepScOt bay. While crossing the bay
several beautiful islands are seen on
either hand, the steamer making a
/ landing at the Isle OF Springs, we'll up
| toward the head of the bay. From this
landing her course lays down the mar
row river by Southport, with its many
pretty cottages and out into Boothbav
harbOr, one of the most beautiful on
the coast. Her landings here are Cap
itol, Squirrel Island. Ocean Point and
| Boothbay Harbor. where the Journey
ends until the time arrives for the
homeward trip. This trip is sure to af-
ford the vacationist his fill Of pleas
ure, and to those who have but a day
to spare for the purpose can find no
better way in which to pass the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
CHURCH NOTICES

SAINT MARKS church. Pleasant
street. Rev. Victor o. Anderson. rector:
cd Sunday after Trinity: Holy com:
P. NJ.
UNITARIAN church, State street, cor
ner Oak street, Rev. Paul S. Phalen, min
lister: Services Of the church discontinued
WATER STREET GOSPEL MISSION:
Sunday school at IL noon; preaching at
and 7.30 P. NJ. executive board meeting
Tuesday at 2 P. NJ. sharp; Bible class
Monday evening; gospel meetings every
FRIENDS church, A. N Smith, pastor,
128 Water St: Preaching at 1890 A. M
prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7.3O
PENNEY MEMORIAL church, Rev. c.
G. Mosher, pastor: Preaching service at
1890. subject, Andrew, the Commonplace
Man" seventh in the series on Represen-
school and mems meeting at 11.45: bap-
tism. reception Of members and COM
munion service at O'Clock; mid week
meeting Wednesday at 7.30.
Rev. Victor o. Anderson (second Sunday
after Trinity: Holy eucharist. 9 A. M !;
evening prayer and sermon at l.
Green street NJ. E. church. Rev. W. ].
sermon BY Rev. p. B. Holt. D. D.. super
intendent Of the Augusta District, at 1899
A. M: Sunday school in all departments
at 1.45 A. NJ. ". D. Hutchins, ESQ.,
at $50 P. "a. address by DR.. Holt on
temperance; evening service at 73o. The
first quarterly conference Of the present
year will be held at the close of the eve
ming service Sunday evening and will be
presided over by DR.. Holt. D. S. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 40. A
very cordial invitation Is extended to all
70 attend the above services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Dollar Day plans are growing rapidly
and from now until the two big days, July
and Z, the Augusta stores will be busy
in preparation for this great event
The reputation which Dollar days last
year created leaves a pleasant memory
in the minds of all purchasers who were
so fortunate as to take advantage of the
bargains
Some of the dollars spent on dollar
days will do double duty. Every dollar
spent on dollar days will do more than
usual-will have buying power far
greater than it has in the usual run OF
shopping.
The flood of advertising which will soon
be released in the columns Of the Journal
will seem like dreams-come-true, for bar
gain seekers There will be marvellous
saving opportunities for every department
of the home. The dollar day advertise
ments in this paper will be real news.
The thrifty woman will make dollar
days mean bargain-getting for her home
and family. Nothing will be overlooked
in the category of bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
Rankruntcx Proceedinas

First meetings of creditors were held
at 10 o'clock Friday morning a the
Office Of the referee in bankruptcy for
Kennebec county in the following
cases.
In the case Of Horatio H. Hall of
Oakland no assets we're found, nc
trustee was appointed and no further
meetings will be held in the case I'M
less ordered by the court. In the cases
of Edwin U. Gilman Of Waterville
George NJ. Russell Of Benton and Will
liam H. Slosberg Of Gardiner. same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
AUGUSTA NAMED
AS CONCENTRATION
CAMP OF TROOPS

New York, June 30-Information was
given out tonight at department of the
east headquarters regarding the camps
which would be selected as places of
concentration in the event of a call by
President Wilson for volunteers. for
Mexican duty Some Of these camps
are the same at which state militiamen
are now modified. They include Au-
gusta, Me, South birmingham, Mass
Concord, n. H., Sea Grit, N. j.. Camp
Whitman, Green Haven, N. Y. Quonsett
Point, r. j., Colchester, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Miss Jennie Hanson, a student at
Gorham Normal school,. who has been
visiting at George H. Enman's on Cen
ter street, left on the noon train Fri
day for her home in Midtown, this
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

The D. L. Hysom Farm Agency has
sold the Mrs. Winnifred Mcdonald prop
erty at the corner Of Stone street and
Eastern avenue to Charles E. Pratt Of
Augusta for investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

In the list Of Co. NJ members who
left Augusta Thursday with the I'd In
fantry for the Mexican border the
name Of Arnold Page was accidentally
omitted. Mr.. Page. who was one of the
later boys to enlist. and who went with
the company, has until within a short
time been in the employ of the D. w.
Adams Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Are you clothing-prepared for the
Fourth?" A well-balanced stock Of de-
pendable summer wearables awaits the
buyer at E. E. Davis & Cos. ITS econ
omy to buy the goods that make good"
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Mrs. Edward Estabrook, her son Rich
ard and maid, who had been in the city
as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. X. r. SanKs
of Maple street, have returned to their
home in skowhegan. Mrs. Estabrook
came to Augusta to see the troops de-
part. her husband being a member of
Co. E.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

DR.. NJ. L. Porter of Danrorth, secre-
tary of the Maine Pharmaceutical AS
socia ton. who had been in the city in
attendance at the 49th annual meet
ing of the association, left Friday noon
for home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01
new BOARD OF STATE
HOSPITAL TRUSTEES
ORGANIZES FRIDAY

The new board Of State hospital trus-
tees was organized here Friday eve
ming with George M. Blake Of Port
land as chairman and James W. Beck
Of Augusta as secretary.
The other members are Charles w.
Clifford of Bath, Howard L. Keyser OF
Green, oliver L. Hall Of Bangor. Will
liam NJ. Osborne of Pittsf1eld and Mrs.
Frances G. Plaisted Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Duton, who
were called to Boothbay Harbor a few
days ago by the death of Mr.. Dunton's
brother. returned on the steamer Islander
to their homo in this city.