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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
ONE GLIMMER OF BRIGHrNEss


THANK heaven for one glimmer
of brightness in the night of
''unpreparedness" hroug h
which we are just now passing. After
hearing that our army is as good as
none and that generally speaking the
navy is not up TO the mark, comes the
Army and Navy League with the an
nouncement that the fourteen-inch
gun in use in dreadnaughts in this
country not only outranges the fifteen
inch gun of the Queen Elizabeth type,
but that the American weapon has a
higher shell velocity. thus increasing
its chance of hitting more than
thirteen per cent.
The Pennsylvania, We are told, is
by no means inferior TO the Queen
Elizabeth. and other things being
equal, the Pennsylvania ought to
score a total of seventeen hits for
every ten of the Queen Elizabeth
The guns of the Pennsylvania actually
outrange those of the Queen Eliza
beth more than 1000 yards, so that
under these conditions the Queen
Elizabeth's slightly superior speed
would be of no avail to her.
The Pennsylvania is a type of the
new fleet and with these facts as a
basis it is not so clear, with a battle
cruiser division of high speed such
as will soon be in the course of con-
struction. why we are going to be in
such a bad way from naval stand
point within the next two or three
years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
Use LOCAL PAPERS

Don't be afraid to spend money in
your local newspapers for advertising
the possibilities and municipal insti
tutions of your community" was a
statement made by Rufus r. Wilson,
chairman of the publicity committee
of the Seattle Commercial Club, in a
talk to the Omaha Ad Club. Mr.. Will
son went into detail to illustrate how
latent possibilities of various COM
munities have been cultivated into
strong life through earnest and in
telligent community advertising.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01

many small deposits swell the grand
total immeasurably and are not sub
ject to such sweeping changes as is
the large deposits. and in the second
place. the man who has the banking
habit is always TO be reckoned with.
He may not have much to-day, but
from the small depositors OF the pres
ent will be recruited the large de-
positors of tomorrow and it is wise
banking policy to encourage the COM
ing capitalist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
Newspapers Did 1t

For two years a certain cereal
product struggled for a foot
hold.
It's owners spent 100000 in
certain forms of promotion, but
the business grew backwards.
For two successive years the
books closed with a loss.
Then the policy was changed.
An intensive newspaper cam
paign was hooked up with
definite dealer work.
In three months the company
was making money and sales
were running way ahead.
Manufacturers who would like
more details are invited to write
to the Bureau of Advertising.
American Newspaper Publishers
Association, World Building, New
York.
The facts will show why the
drift of Manufacturers Adver-
tising is toward the Daily News
papers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
ernment control of the States forces.

Lancaster is planning to derive
revenue from the granting of the
privilege for removing the citys gar
bage to the highest bidder, If their
plans work out. New York is being
paid 100000 for the privilege of re-
moval for five years. The reason for
the demand is the war and the great
need of nitro -glycerine which by a
certain process can be extracted from
garbage. it is said.
Snow may follow midwinter hot
term" is the encouraging report from
optimistic newspapers in the State.
That is true. So also may Butch"
MeDevitt run for the presidency on his
own ticket, a round-trip ticket. So
could a famous Shakespearean charac-
ter "call spirits from the vastly Deep"
But Hotspur, just as we, had to be
shown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Twenty three languages were spoken
in East Youngstown. Then it happen
ed.-Toledo Blade.
What unfortunate woman will be
blamed for the disaster in the Garden
of Eden this time?-Kansas City Star
The man who wrote a book on How
to Live One Hundred Years" died re-
Gently at the age for forty -six.-Mari-
nette Ea gle Star.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
NO MORE LIQUOR ADS

The South Carolina Senate has
passed a bill prohibiting liquor ad-
vertisements in newspapers and maya
zines sold in the State. The bill is
now before the committee on the
House side. and it seems sure that it
will pass and become a law.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01

number of states have already adopted
prohibition legislation and Pennsylva-
mia leaders of the anti-saloon cam
paign declare their purpose to give the
people at the ballot box the right TO
settle the license question and divorce
proposition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
SMALL GAME

tFrom the Springfield Republican
Nieuports cathedral is gone. but it
was only fifteenth century and ba-
rogue. Its destruction was not really
important victory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
This community was a gathering
point for provisions for Washington
army.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg trucks are in
use in England?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01
OUR DAILY LAUGH

WAY TO HOLD
THEM.
You seem to
like Jacks atten-
tions? Why not
marry him?
Because / like
his attentions!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-01

The responsibility of tolerance lies
icith those tCho hare the larger riSion.
GEORGE ELIOT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
NEWLYWEDS HOPED
FOR SMOOTHER ROAD
United by Justice Hopkins Early This
Morning After Rough Trip by Mo-
torcycle from Greenfield.

Town Clerk Carl S. Hopkins was
called upon bright and early this morn
ing to perform a marriage ceremony.
Ovile Rivest of Springfield, Mass, a re-
pairman, and Miss Margaret c. Troker of
Greenfield, Mass, appeared with a mo-
toreycle and side ear by means of which
they had made the trip from Greenfield
by way of the Slate Rock road. The
young woman said that the road was
IN terrible condition and that she was
obliged to walk long distance several
times. Mr.. Hopkins directed them for
the return trip by way of Hinsdale and
Northfield and they started immedi-
ately after the ceremony in the hope
of finding their future in better condi
tion than had been the one before they
were made husband and wife
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
100000 WANT MORE PAY.
Railroad Men, Not Benefited by Adam
son Law, Appeal to Wilson.

WASHINGTON, Dee. A telegram
to President Wilson, asking him to sup
port a petition to be presented to con.
gress to request authority for railroads
to raise all rates sufficiently to cover
a substantial advance in wages of l..
100000 railroad employees not affected
by the Adamson law, was sent to
Washington from Denver yesterday by
the executive committee of the organ
ization of nonunion railroad employees
According to the telegram framed at
a meeting in Denver yesterday, the new
organization is to be known as the ma
tional association of railway employees,
and the plan contemplates the circula-
tion of petition in every congression-
al district in the country. Emphasizing
that the matter of wage increase is
the sole purpose of the association, the
telegram says it will in nowise be a
union of menace to the peace and pros
perity of the country
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
AND EMPLOYEES DINE
Central Vermont Men from White Riv-
er Junction to New London-Pres-
ident Smith Speaks.

Central Vermont railroad employees
from as far north as White River June
ton JOurneyed yesterday to New Lon
don, Conn, where they enjoyed a ban
quet and had a big get-together meet
ing with President Z. C. Smith and
other high officials of the railroad. A
special train was run from White River
junction to New London to carry such
railroad men as could make the trip
and another from South Londonderry
connected with the special train at
Brattleboro. There were l05 on the
train into New London and the same
number returned on another special
which reached Brattleboro shortly after
II o clock at night
The banquet was served at the
Crocker House at 2.30 clock and the
menu was an elaborate one and served
to 1854 guests, all of whom were CON
nected with the railroad. So successful
was the occasion that the officials ex-
pressed wishes that such a meeting be
held annually that they might talk
over with the men the best interests of
the road. Officials and men met face to
face and were one in the common cause
of improving the conditions on the
road
President Smith delivered a remark
able address in which he praised the
excellent work of the employees, their
efficiency and spirit of fairness. He
declared that this same progressive
kind Of railroad service is bound to
continue so long as there is ALWAYS a
common understanding between en-
ployer and employed. He was given an
ovation.
Between courses of the menu the
diners listened TO variety of music
by the Frederic c. Wight orchestra
which rendered instrumental as well as
vocal music, and the song, I've Been
Working on the Railroad. was the hit
of the afternoon.
Conductor George L. Spafford of New
London, whose run extends to BrattIe
boro and who is we'll known here, was
the toastmaster. He introduced as the
first speaker, Supt. Z. J. Guthrie of the
Southern division, former station agent
at Brattleboro, who explained the pur
pose Of the meeting and what it was
expected to bring about.
General Agent John McGraw. also a
former station agent here, gave witty
address which was greatly enjoyed
Other speakers were NJ. McGiff, J. w
Wardlaw, secretary to the president
and several Of the employees Of the rail
road. 1t was $50 o'clock before the
meeting adjourned.
The following arranged for the din
ner and meeting: f. J. Guthrie. chair
man; q. l.. Spafford, P. J. o Brien, J
$. Kleinfelter w S. Scarborough. H
| G. Gibbs. F. w. Merrill, W. A. Stewart
and r. X Harris.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
MORGAN STALLION
BOUGHT BY CUBA
Animal Exhibited at Valley Fair to Be
Used by Government for Breed
ing Purposes.

The registered Morgan stallion Robert
Bruce has been sold by Charlie A. Stone,
OF Plymouth, Mass, and New York, to the
secretarlo de agricultural of Havana. Cuba.
for the breeding of cavalry horses and the
establishment Of cavalry remount station
in Cuba.
Mr.. Stone has been interested for several
years IN promoting Il remount station in
this country to furnish good horses for the
United States army
The sale of Robert Bruce marks a fur
ther development in the breeding of good
horses, and he will be the first Morgan
stallion to go to Cuba.
The purchase was made through Captain
Louis A. Beltran, an officer Of the gen
eral staff of the Cuban army. who has
charge of buying cavalry mounts for his
government, and Dr. Bernardo Crespo, of
the agriculture department.
Robert Bruce is dark chestnut. four
years old 1873 hands high. weighing 1850
pounds. He was bred by the late Joseph
Battell. of Middebury, Vt, and was got
by Scotland, son of General Gates. broth
er to Lord Clinton, 2.0S 3-4, and head of
the United States government stud. Beau
ty, the dam of Robert Bruce, was a daugh-
ter of General Gates, so that he is closely
inbred to that horse. Robert Bruce has
won several blue ribbons in the show ring.
This horse was much admired when on ex-
hibition at the Valley fair in Brattleboro
in 1915
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
CHIHUAHUA CITY
DESERTED BY VILLA
Constitutionalist Forces Again in the
City-No Americans Have Been
Killed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Oificial re-
ports to the state department announcing
the re-occupation of Chihuahua City by
Carranza forces Sunday night say no re-
sistance was encountered and that Villa
and his bandits left no Indications OF their
whereabouts.
Gen. Carlos Ozuna entered chihuahua
City from the north at : O'Clock Saturday
night, according to a telegram received
yesterday by Gen. Francisco Gonzales,
brlade commander. The message was from
Gen Ozuna and was dated Chihuahua
City.
One report at Juarez is that many Villa
followers have been captured and killed
1t was announced that Villa has left for
western Chihuahua following train, Of
loot
No Americans have been killed in Chi
huahua City 10y Villa, according to IA nri-
vatc message received at Juarez. The mes
sage said that the only foreigners to suffer
were the Chinese, for whom the bandits
showed no mercy. Gems. Ahrrguia and
Trcvino were both in chihuahua City last
night, it was said.
After entering the city. Gen. Ozuna, the
cavalry commander who had been charg-
ing the rebel lines at Nombre de Dios and
the northern suburbs of Chihuahua City.
re-ostahlished teleglaphic communication
with the border.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
VALUE OF CLASSIFIED ADS.
Concrete Illustration from Service of
The Reformer.

An instance of the value of classi-
fled advertising in The Reformer has
been brought to the attention of the
paper. woman whose home is in
Massachusetts, was riding in an auto
mobile through Hinsdale, N. H., when
valuable mink collar fell from the
machine. She missed it soon after and
telephoned to relative in Brattleboro
who at | o clock inserted an advertise
ment in The Reformer classified col
umns. The paper went to press at )
o clock and shortly after 5 'clock a tele-
phone message was received from Hins-
dale that the collar was there await
ing claimant. Living in Massachus-
etts, losing an article in New Hamp-
shire and advertising it in a Vermont
paper and having it located within five
hours is ''going some"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
Force of the COnverging At
tack Is Being Pressed
on Three Sides
RUMANIANS' POWER
is STRENGTHENED
Union Success Of Nations Forces, AS
sisted by Russians, in Preventing
Breaks in Line, Depends Safety of
Capital and Armies.

The situation in Rumania does not an
pear markedly less critical for the Ruma-
mans, despite reported success southwest
OF Bucharest in holding back temporarily
at least the invading forces Bucharest
and the armies defending it continue un-
der serious threat. The force of the con
vergng attack being pressed from three
sides does not appear to have diminished.
but the resisting powers of the Rurna-
mans, reinforced by Russian trooDs. seem
to have strengthened somewhat. Upon
their success in preventing further imror-
tant breaks in the defensive line annarentIv
depends not only the safety Of Bucharest.
but Of the main Rumanian armies engaged
within the angle of the Teutonic thrust.
The Serbians have renewed their sue
cesstui advance in Macedonia, capturing
height north Of Grunishte, according TO the
French war office statement TODAY. Des
perate battles have been in progress in
this region, which lies beyond the Cerna
Ilver, east Of Monastir.
Berlin yesterday declared that the hill
positions near Grunishte were still firmly
in the bands Of German Bulgarian forces.
The situation in Athens has quieted down
after the crisis Of last week, according to
advices from the Greek capital, and the
city, is said to be resuming its normal as
1pect
| Field Marshal Won Mackensen's drive
against Bucharest from the southwest and
south is again in full swing, according to
Berlin. Its stoppage evidently was only
! temporary Tor Petrograd today announces
Occupation Of Gradichtea, l2 miles south
iof Bucharest, on the railway BY the leu
tonic forces. On the northwest the Ru-
imanlans are also falling back They are
reported retreating in the Piteshti sector,
marking a further closing in of the invad-
ers driving down from the mountain
passes. The attack here is on a danger
Gus salient in the Rumanian line which
bends back sharply from the Argechu and
runs northeastward north of Bucharest
| The Russians are continuing their at
tacks in the Carpathians, but the only adj
vance reported today by Petrograd was at
a point some distance from the Rllmanian
frontier near -Jablonitza, where the can.
ture of a height is reported
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
ASKED TO EXPEDITE
THE RAILROAD CASE
Solicitor General Davis Personally Ap-
peared Before Supreme Court
to Urge Action.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 4. - The su-
prcmc court was formally asked today
TO expedite hearings Of the Missouri
and Gulf railroad ease chosen to de
termuc the constitutionality of the
Adamson act.
A motion concurrcd in by the rail
road TO set the ease for early hearing
was presented personally in open court
h. solicitor General Davis. II was be-
lievcd certain that the court would as
sign the arguments before the holiday
recess, Dec. -. II was regarded as pos
siblc but very unlikely that a decision
would be- rendered before the law be-
comes effective January !
A stipulation for suspension of all
litigation over the act from protcc-
tion of railroad employees financial in
terest pending the court S decision in
the test ease was included i'm the mo-
ton
The railroad brothcrhoods were not
represented III the proceedings toduv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
AMERICAN MARINES
CLASH WITH NATIVES
Several Wounded on Both Sides When
Our Forces Were Investing Ma
coris, Santo Domingo.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 1. = In an en-
counter between American marines and
natives at Macoris, Santo Domingo
Nov. %, a number were wounded on
both sides. The heaviest losses were
suffered by the Dominicans.
The affairs were reported to the navy
department today by Captain Knapp
commanding the forces in Haiti and
Santo Domingo. The despatch said nc
Americans were killed and that only q
few marines were injured. 1t did not
indicate the number of the native
losses.
The fight occurred while the Amcri
can forces were investing Macoris, dis
arming the natives and establishing
themselves i'll accordance with the mill
tary rule recently proclaimed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
HOME ARMY BILL
CAUSED A PANIC
Aroused Demonstration of German Wo-
men, Mostly Servants and Wives
Of Soldiers

LONDON. Dec 1.-The passage of the
home amy bill caused panic throughout
Berlin last week when it was realized that
women would be forced into the factories.
according to san Amsterdam despatch to
the Exchange Telegraph company. The
despatch says that there was demon
atration Of women, mostly servants and
wives Of soldiers. outside OF Charlotten-
burg town hall. who protested against the
provision Of the measure and demanded
bread and two DAYS leave for all soldiers.
The women also demanded peace. the de
spateh says.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
CALLS soMME A GALLIPoLI.
German Agency Says 1t Cost Allies
100000 to 100000 Men.

BERLIN, Dee. 4. - After five
months of the heaviest ANA the
bloodicst of combats,' SAYS the Over
seas News Agency, "the Somme often
siye at no place has advanced beyond
ten kilometers. Nobody, not even on the
entente side, believes any longer that
the German front can be broken.
1.-The great offensive, which has cost
the western powers 100000 to 100000
men, has been stihed in blood and mud
The battle on the Sommc. which was
started with gigantic fresh armies
with war machines and the ammunition
of two parts of the world, will continue
in history as the heaviest entente de
feat. 1t means Gallipoli on the cont
ncnt. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
CANADIANS FEAR
GERMAN SUBMARINE
Ships to Garry Only Indispensable
Lights-Halifax in Compare
tive Darkness.

HALIFAX, n. s., Dee. 1.-THE do
minion department has ordered all YES.
sells in Canadian waters to carry only
such lights as are absolutely indispen-
sible to safe navigation, it was an.
nounccd today. Unoilicially it was said
the precautions were due to the report
ed possibility of German submarine
operations on the Atlantic coast. The
order which again placed this city iii
comparative darkness a few days ago
stated that "a real emergency does
exist Previous restrictions ON light
ing here have been rcimposcd with
some extension.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
WOULD ENJOIN CANDY MAN.
Burlington Merchant Objects to Odors
From Manos s Store.

BURLINGTON, Dee. IA petition
for temporary injunction restraining
James Manos, who runs candy store
at 81 Church street from the manufac-
ture of candy in the manner as at pres
ent carried on has been filed at the
county clerk s office by John f. McCon-
nell who conducts a store for the sale
of woman S garments next door to
Manos.
The orator set up that the present
manner of conducting the business of
candy making By Mr.. Manos is a
nuisance.
The orator claims that the manufac-
ture of candy, cooking, preparation of
nuts, etc, as carried on by Mr. Manos
Is offensive and unhealthy, and that
the odor is offensive and sickening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
CONCENTRATE ON
BIG SUPPLY BILLS
Administration Leaders Get Down
to Work in Congress with the
Crack of the Gavels.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 4. : Con
gress re-assembled promptly at noon
today for the short session which
will mark the closing of President
Wilson S first term. With a crowd
ed program of legislation, foremost
in which is the President s plan for
railroad legislation, senators and
representatives settled down to
work as Speaker Clark and Vice
President Marshall brought down
the gavels. The energies of the ad-
ministration leaders were at once
concentrated on the prospect of the
big supply bills necessary for the
conduct of the government and upon
the limited program of general legis-
lation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
LEAPS OFF TRAIN FOR HIS HAT
Reason Enough for Arm Breaking
Jump, for 1t Saved S942.

JACKSONVILLE, y. y, Dee. I. -
Philip GARDINER was riding on ear
platform of a Central New England
train yesterday when his hat blew off
near Whaley Lake village.
The train was going at full speed
but Mr.. Gardiner leaped off, stumbling
against n post and breaking his right
arm. But with the help of Henry En-
gel, a policeman, he found the hat il
some weeds. Asked if his hat was worth
Il broken arm he opened the lining ani
displayed $si2 in bills he had seweC
therein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
INQUIRY INTO HIGH PRICES.
Reports from ALI Over the Country Be
ing Made by Special Agents.

BOSTON, Dee. /. United States Dis
trict Attorney George w. Anderson,
who is conducting nation wide in
quiry into the high cost of food stuffs
by direction of Attorney General Greg
ory, issued statement today regard
ing his activities. ut is too early
to state the exact line upon which the
federal government will act, the
statement said. ct is enough now to
say that careful analysis is being made
of the reports from all parts of the
country made by special agents. >
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-04
TO CUT LIVING EXPENSES.
Four Bills introduced in Congress by
Representative Fitzgerald

WASHINGTON, Dee. 4. - Four bills
designed to touch the high cost of food
were introduced today by Representa-
tive Fitzgerald of New York. Two pro-
posed food embargo, one would regu-
late transportation of cold storage foods
and another would regulate the admis-
sion of farm products and manufactured
foodstuffs to parcel post to reduce the
rates on food.