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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
81, 1877 JUDGMENT
FOR CHHD'S DEATH
Federal jury Returns a Verdict Against
Metal Edge Box Company of
Readsboro.

RUTLAND, Oct. :. = A verdict of
Sl,7S7.33 for the plaintiff was re-
turned by the jury in United States
court yesterday afternoon in the case
brought by Victor A. Agostiui, admin
1strator of the estate of 1.-TWO Fran
eesehetti of Readsboro against the
National Metal Edge Box company.
The plaintiff sought damages on the
grounds of negligence, alleging the com
pany did not provide safety device
IN the way of guide rail along the
canal FEEDING the concern s mill.
The Franceschetti child was but five
years old and was drowned while at
play about the bank of the canal. Ac-
cording to the evidence the child with
another boy was playing near the
canal on March IA, 1917 and while
on the ice skirting the edge fell into
a hole in reaching for a stick.
The case brought up q number of
questions of law as regards the liabil-
ity of the parents, the knowledge of
the child, who had been in school fol-
. year, and the question of the posi-
bility of contributory ncgHgen even
III child so Young
Attorneys R. f. Iealev of Bcnninc-
ton and Frank c. Archibald of Man
chester appeared for the plaintiff and
Attorneys c. C. Fits of Brattlchoro
and John C. Dorsey of this city were
counsel for the defense. Numerous
exceptions were taken and it is prob
able the case viii 90 higher and judg-
mcnt will not be entered until mo-
ton for the setting aside of the YER
dict can he ar0upd
Yesterday afternoon lodge Harland
B. Howe received the plea of three
respondents. Fred Bailey of Burling-
ton who has been in Jail for three
months paid a fine of $25 and costs for
sending obscene literature through
the mails
Robert Williams of New York citv,
a eolored man, pleaded not guilty to
CHARGE of smuggling heroin into the
country. Frank Roberts of Lowell.
Mass. admitted brea king into the
postoffice at Rycgatc in 1914. He h~e
inst completed serving sentence of
wear and a half in the state prison At
Windsor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
TO HAVE SANIToRIUM.
Christian Science Trustees Accept Land
in Brookline. Mass

BOSTON, Oct. THE acceptance of
a gift of twenty acres in Brookline, on
which it is proposed to build a sanator-
ium to be conducted by the mother
church, was announced by the Christian
Science board of directors last night.
The step was taken in accordance
with the wishes of the founder, Mrs.
Mary Baker &. Eddy, who proposed to
the directors in 1907 that the mother
church should establish and maintain
Christian Science resort for the So
called sick
Mrs. Mary Beecher Longyear of
Brookline consulted the directors Gin
regard to the founding by Mrs. Long
year of an institution which Mrs. Eddy
proposed should be called a sanitorium
and which should include provisions for
such instructions in practical methods
OF caring for those under treatment az
IS consistent with the teachings of
Christian Science Last night the di.
rectors announced that Mrs. Longyear 8
offer of the land would be accepted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
THE BIATTLERORO OCTOBER Z 1916

verge of starvation because of the i'm
poverishment of his noble family in
Europe, Count Franz Lazarinni, re-
mittance man well known in Central
America, went to a jungle near here
and kept himself alive for five months
by eating monkey flesh and roots and
berries.
A party of United States marines
while on big game hunting expedition
discovered the titled foreigner and
brought him back to the capital.
The count, half starved and nearly
mad because of the privations he had
suffered, fought his rescuers and begged
them to let him remain in the Jungle
The marines overpowered him, however
md are now attempting to nurse him
Jack to health and reason at their com
nodious barracks in the American lega-
zion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
RUFUS T. SUBWAY DEAD
Ex-Selectman of Orange, Mass. Had
Also Been Assessor.

ORANGE, Mass, Oct I. = Rufus T
Shumway, 40, an ex-selectman, died last
evening at his home1on Highland street
lie was a native of Petersham and
hved many years in Worcester. Athol
and New Salem before coming to Orange
Is years ago. He was a carpenter and
contractor and built more than l0C
houses in Orange. For the last Il
years he had been in the lumber bust.
ness.
lie was selectman seven years and as
SCISSOR four years.
Mr.. Shumway was member Of
Orange Masonic bodies and Aleppo
Temple, Mystic Shrine, Boston. He
leaves four children, Lucia NJ. Whitney
Of Worcester, George A. Shumwav OF
Providence, Gertrude L. Batchelder Of
Springfield, Warner P. Shumway OF
Orange.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
MEANS 100000 TO
VERMONT MARBLE CO
Effect Of Recent Supreme Court Judg-
ment in Boundary Line Case of
Great Importance.

RUTLAND, Oct. THE decision
4" Judgment affirmed and caused remand
ed - just handed down by the Vermont
supreme court in the Rutland county
case of the Vermont Marble company
VS. Georga p. Eastman and Percival w.
Clement of this city means 100000 to
the plaintiff concern. The parties in
litigation have adjoining quarries at
West Rutland The Vermont company
claimed Eastman was trespassing by
tunneling beyond the boundary line,
taking out valuable blocks and render
ing their quarrying operations danger
Gus. Eastman asserted that the oppo-
site was true. After a long hearing
before Judge Frank L. Fish to deter
mine the boundary line a decree giving
the Vermont Marble company 500 600
damages and establishing the line in
their favor was made Eastman and
Clement appealed the case The disput-
ed land, the ownership of which the fix
ing of the boundary line establishes, is
valued at $4,000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
ATHOL VETERAN ROBBED,
Police Arrest Two Girls and Win.
chendon Youth

ATHOL, Mass, Oct 7. Edith
Florie, 10, and Myrtle Kent, %, of
Athol, and Clifford Landers, %. OF
Winchendon, were arrested yesterday
charged with larceny of $135 from the
person of James H. ]. Porter of 81
Common street, Athol.
1t is alleged that the money was tax.
en- from Mr.. Porter while he was in his
home. He is Grand Army veteran
Part of the money was found, but some
had been spent for a new hat and 9th
or articles. The eases viii be heard
today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
YOU CAN BANK

on an income as long as you live, if
you buy an annuity. Annuity, semi
quarterly or monthly it is pay
allie TO your order. Send for partic-
ulaIs. National Life ms. Co, of Vt.
(Mutual) 9th year-hLBERT C.
LAIRD, spccia. Agent, Crosby Block.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
ARTHUR ISABELLE DIES.
Succumbs to Shock Following Fracture
Of Thigh in Barre Quarry.

BARRE, Oct. Arthur Isabelle, Is,
son of Napoleon Isabelle, died in the
City hospital yesterday as the result of
the shock following a fracture of his
right thigh sustained when a 1000
pound stone fell on him at the Boutwell,
Milne & Varnum quarry. He had
worked only short time as a tool boy.
He is survived by his parents, four
brothers, and sister.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
RICH MINING MAN
SHOT K|DNAPPER
Was Being Held by a Band
of Greeks, Who Demand
ed $4,000 Ransom
ONE MAN ON GUARD
WHILE OTHER SLEPT
Perry Worked His Arms Free from
Ropes with Which He Was Tied, OBJ
and Shot Him.

DENVER, Colo, Oct. Kidnapped
Wednesday night by a band of Greeks
and held for $4,000 ransom, Robert
Perry, -, manager of the Moffett coal
mines at Oak Greek, Col, early yester-
day shot one of his captors, wounding
him seriously, and escaped.
The Greeks took Perry to a deserted
cabin in canyon 20 miles from Oak
Creek, where one guarded him while
the others slept. Perry worked his
arms free from the ropes with which he
was tied, and obtaining possession OF
the guard s revolver shot him.
He reached ranch 10 miles away and
telephoned word of his escape Thurs
day night his father, S. NJ. Perry, own.
Ell of the mine, received special deliv
cry letter threatening his son with
death if $4,000 was not forthcoming
by last night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
Central Vermont Ry.
Corrected to October l, 1916.
Trains leave Brattleboro

Trains leave Brattleboro
600 a. m. Except Sunday For New
London.
700 a. m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
800 a. m. Except sunday For New
York via Springfield.
$50 a, m Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
1925 a. m. Except Sunday. For Millers
Falls.
40 p. m. Except Sunday. For Keene,
New London and New York
via New London.
GOO p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

TO RENT-Three-room apartment,
all furnished in nice location. Charles
Miner. 170-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

TO RENT - Modern Groom tene-
ment. GA Oak Grove Ave. Tel. 326-M.
lSJ-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

TO RENT-Four-room tenement, good
yard for children, SO per month. 90
Prospect st. lott
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

TO RENT - Four-room tenement,
modern Improvements; L. Z. Convey, 81
Western avenue. 159-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Oct. Too
proud to beg, and finding himself on the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
MARINES CAPTURE PRINCE

Too Proud to Beg, He Was Living in
Jungle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

TO RENT - Furnished room on car
line; home privileges. IL Putney Road,
Corner Terrace st. 1S3-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07

TO RENT 49, ) rooms, all modern,
electric lights. w. G. Rockwell, fl Frost
St. 1S5-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
Wanted

WANTED - Man used to working
around saw mill. Holden & Martin
l63-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
To Rent.

TO RENT - Room, bath attached
heat and light % Grove st. 1S5-1S7'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-07
Special Notices

SHAMPOOlNG and Manicuring. Miss
Mary A. Griffin. 139 Main St. 229-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07
MORE RIBBON
SHOW ENTRIES
w. i. Lewis Horses Which
Win Prizes Will Be
Entered Here.

When Polly-Anna. Evabel. Law
ronce Rex and Virginia Mayla, four
blooded horses from Tulsa, went to
the Muskosee fair and returned with
the highest prizes offered I'm each
class entered. the local horse show en-
thusiast placed another bright col
ored feather in his hatband and is
now looking towards the coming horse
show here with even more anticipa-
tiOn. The horses win all be exhibited
here during the show the week OF
October 20.
Polly-Anna, owned by w l.. Lewis,
won the blue ribbon in the five gated
saddle horse class for mare or geld
ing and also received the blue ribbon
in the light harness horse under 4
years Of age class. Evabel won the
blue ribbon in the light harness horse
class under 4 years and second prize
in the five e-gaited saddles class.
Lawrence Rex received the first
prize In the five-gaited stallion class
Evabel and Lawrence Rex are owned
by Lewis
Folly-Anna and Evabel took first
place In tho doVble driving class
Virginia Mayla, owned by L. II. Nc
Donell Of this city. won first place In
the high school class
IL mono of these classes were there
less than five horse. shown and in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07
CITY CLUB WILL
TAKE IN MEMBERS
$50 Business Men Have
Been Asked to Be Pres
ent Today.

Special invitations nave been eX-
tended to $50 business and profess
sional men of Tulsa to attend the
second meeting of the newly organ
ICED City club of Tulsa at 1880 today
in the dining room of the Hotel Tul-
sa. However, all who are Interested
are urged to be present and take part
in tho club as members
The club was organized temporarily
last Saturday when thirty men met
and took the first steps, selecting L.
w. Rook as temporary president, 5.
{. French AS secretary and A. w
Newlin as treasurer, 1t was hoped
that plans could be ready for perma-
nent organization at today's meeting
but this 1t was found Is impossible
Prof. Turner Horner of the high
school faculty will be the only speak
er on the program today as most Of
the one hours session will be de-
voted to organization details.
The purpose of the City club is to
establish a kind of public forum
where citizens can meet once n week
at lunch and take part in and listen
to discussions of public and civic
matters. Similar clubs have been a
big success in many of the larger
cities of the country. The meetings
last lust one hour, thirty minutes Of
which is devoted to eating lunch and
the balance to discussion.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07
KANSAS FARMERS
BUILDING SILOS
Scdewick County Leads the state
With 42o OF Money
Makers.

TOPEKA. Kan, Oct. 6.--The con-
struction of silos on Kansas farms in
1916 showed marked increase over
1915, according to a report issued to-
day from the state board of agricul-
ture, based on assessors returns
March l, 1915. which shows 1l,343
silos In Kansas at that time as COM
pared with 9,712 in 1915. This is
gain in the year of 1881 or l6 per
cent. Sedgwick county leads with
425, followed by Reno with 1872, Lyon
332 and Sumner 1922. according to the
report. Stanton county reports but
one silo, while Grant is credited with
two and Wichita county three.
The following are some of the
counties shown in the report:
Allen 120, Barton 81, Bourbon 10S,
Clay SS, Cowley 1879, Crawford 6s,
Douglas 175. Geary AZ, Harvey 1O7,
Labette 251, Lane s. Leavenworth
All. Montgomery SO, Neosho ia,
Riley l16. Saline 1928, Sedgwick 1926.
Shawnee 1874.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07

cap. fur tassels on the cap dangling
down to meet the collar on the op-
posite side There is round mum
o.: civet ,ined with scarlet silk, TO
match the cap and collar Leopard
IS another skating fur high in .Avor
and one OF the smJrtost sets dispn, ed
thus early combines leopard and
bright green velvet. This set Of cap,
collar and mun Will be worn with "A
short skating skirt Of green and white
plaid worsted above laced boots OF
white washable kid, and a decidedly
smart skating coat made OF the new
material. pCntlnc. In bright green
shade stitched heavily with black 81 X
and showing the reverse sldo Of the
fabric ir flcings Of black satin on
cun. pocket 1jps and the Ike. This
new pontine Will be much used In
combination with fur for all winter
sports The outer side OF the fabric,
waxed and glazed, Is as impervious
to wet and cold as is the soft leather
which It so closely approXimates, and
the inner side Of silk, satin or cloth
constitutes a smoothly fitting self
lining. White pontino skating coats
have collars and cuffs Of white fox
and rows Of silk stitching In color,
the color appearing somewhere else in
the costume-perhaps in velvet cap,
perhaps in the silk stockings. The
skating fad gives the winter girl wide
opportunity for picturesq costume
ana she IS preparing 10 make the most
OF II while the season lasts
A skating SGT Of seal is pictured, and
though the cap is obviously intended
for sport wear, mu1 and collar may
be worn with n formal afternoon cos
tune. The cap with It's long tobog-
gan crown OF pink velvet and its
swinging pink silk tassel is exceed
ingly picturesque and youthful
Mole And Ermine Spell Formality.
Frmne IL the most formal fur in
the world. II is considered very bad
taste TO wear ermine with an ordinary
street costume and this beautiful fur
OF royal degree is never seen In the
morning-on women who are well in
formed about ethics OF dress. Many
OF the little fur wraps OF mole and
seal for formal afternoon wear are
trimmed with ermino in dainty
fashion and such a wrap Is pictured,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07

closely set tails, at the back OF the
tune OF distinction is of apricot
broadcloth, with bands Of the fur on
skirt tunic, sleeve and belt . fur
trimmed belt does sound rather bulky
in suggestion, l admit, but the belt
is wide. and closely stitched in rows
with sof-toned silk and the band OF
fur runs narrowly through the center.
Under this trim belt Is a foundation
of feathcrbone girdelin which makes
The waist look smaller than anything
| know OF
Fur And Feathers.
A particularly pretty combination
for afternoon wear is silver fox and
shaded gray ostrich; no mere print
can do Justice to tho lovely softness
and numness of this delicate COM
binution Of plumage and peltry.
though one OF today's photographs
tries to show you how smart hat
and nockplcce OF this type may be.
silver eray fox is used with blended
gray and white ostrich and the sailor
hat is faced with dark gray velvet.
Us top-of gray faille silk is almost
completely hidden by the trimming OF
fur ami ostrich Rose fox has been
combined with ostrich OF the same
shade I'm similar effect, and crossfox
with palo tan ostrich; but one feels
sure that The shaded gray effect Is
tho most beautiful.
Two delectable fur wraps for even
be hard to choose between them in
deed, for both are so rich and so
graceful. The ermine cape has a
moro tailored style with its severe
lines and straight. high collar. a style
which harmonizcs with the sailor hat
for restaurant wear and the long
-leevod frock Of pale blue chiffon and
silver lace. quite properly, round
mun matches this tailored ermine
cape. For a huffy dance costume Is
the pelisso OF ermine and white fox.
The little cape points downward at
tho back over the net and lace skirt
and at the front. loose ties OF white
satin keep the cape on the shoulders
while leaving the neck bare. No muft
accompanies this evening wrap, and
the white feather fan is more in keep
Ing with its character OF a "between-
dances" wrap.
These dainty fur wraps for the
evening are dalntly lined and some
OF them show hand embroidered roses,
bead ornaments and border trimmings
OF gold lace on the soft lining OF
tinted solree silk or satin, And nearly
nlways there is "A little pocket for
milady's kerchiet and vanity box.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07
jim GETS PEEVED
AT A CRITICISM
Is Not Flowcry in Reply,
but No One Could Say
1t Wasn't Fiery.
Special to The Wold

Special to The Woild
PRYOR, Okla, oct. G.-Jim Daven-
port uses peculiar language in writing
to constituents who disagree with him.
Recently ono of the well known
and respected citizens Of Pryor wrote
the congressman, giving an honest
criticism on bill that Davenport had
introduced IN the house and the fol-
lowing answer speaks for itself. Note
the qualifying adjective before the
word fool"
Washington. n. c., July s, 1916
J. Y, Battcnfeld Esq, Pryor. Okla
Sir: The greatest pleasure | have en-
joyod within the last few weeks is a
letter that | received from you under
date Of July 4. 1915, (which was writ
ten on the front Of one of my circu-
lar letters which | sent out TO the
voters Of the district under date OF
June 26. 1916. 1t was lauGhable and
amusing, so enjoyable that | could
shardly stand II. IT made me know
that yet there was one damn fool
yet alive in Maves county and | think
cnly one, II YOU had a little more
sense than YOU have you would have
sense enough to know you are TOOL
Very truly yours. James S. DaVen>
port"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07

sealskin with a narrow border trim
ming OF beaver. 1t is called the
position set because cape and cap
initiate a cape collar and hat worn
by coach drivers In the bygone days
when staRecoaches formed the only
means of conveyance for getting from
place to place. The deep cape, fall
ing to the elbows. outlines the should
ers and arms and has choker collar
that swathes tho throat the cap Ia
a three cornered efeir OF seal with
very narrow edge II beaver and a
smart, oookada OF black ribbon. The
n ufY Is of seal in the aew shape, plump
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07
CONNECT OFFICERS WITH THEFT
N'criff In Attempting To Kun Down
Thieves Suspect Former Officers.

Sheriff Woolley and his deputies are
keeping UP their vigorous search for
the men whom they believe are re-
sLonsible for the theft Of a number
of automobiles in this city recently,
but as yet no arrests have been made.
Officers believe the thfts are the work
of an organized band.
Two former officials are suspected
Of being at The head OF the organizl-
ton. The sheriff yesterday expressed
tho belief that the men had learned
that they were under suspicion and
had left town
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07

seal is really dyed muskrat. rather
coarse fur which is not expensive.
nearsoal coat always looks surpris-
ingly well after being caught out in
a snow storm, and this is because the
dust has been washed out of the nap
by wetness and vigorous shaking
given to the garment prior to Its
drying has dlslodged the matted nap.
making It spring up TO new luster
and freshness. II you own near
seal coat or cape, treat 1t now and
then to a light sponge bath given with
a whisk-broom dipped in cold water.
Then hang the coat Con a garment
hanger) to dry in a cold place, out
OF the sunlight. and shake briskly
every fifteen minutes. You will be
surprised at its darker. sleeker, newer
look
The Position Cape or Seal.
A dAxhing fur Get Cor this seasons
wear. comhlacs cape. muH and hat OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-10-07
and perfectly round and soft.

and perfectly round and soft.
Skating sets OF fur are sure to be
popular. for tho models now ready
for the soon-to-be skating season are
irresistibiy fetching. Civet and leopard
are favorite pelts for these sets, hav-
ing the conApiouous marking that
londs a sporty suggestion and accord
well with dashins sport toggery The
aucy skating oap and collar OF civet
and scarlet velvet. pictured today. are
typical OF ths mode. The collar and
crown o. the cap are OF bright red
velvet and tbs bow Of nivst on the
collar points up rAhishiy 20 meet tho