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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
BRITAIN TO BAR EVEN CIGARS.
Prohibited Imports Also Include Pa
pers and Magazines in Bulk.

LONDON, Feb. 10. = The Gazette
contains the text of the royal proela-
nation prohibiting the importation in
TO the United Kingdom of the follow
ing goods: Materials for the manufac-
ture of paper, including wood pulp, es-
parto grass, linen and cotton rags; pa
per, cardboard, periodical publications
exceeding 16 pages and imported 9th
erwise than as single copies through
the post; tobacco, unmanufactured or
manufactured, including cigars ana
cigarettes; furniture, woods, hard
woods, veneers, stones and states.
The proclamation becomes effective
on March ]. 1t will not apply to
goods imported under a license from
the board of trade.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
DISASTROUS FIRE ON
THE WATER FRONT
Two Steamers, Smaller Craft and Pier
Burned - Ships Were Loading
War Munitions.

: NEW YORK, Feb. I6.-The steam
ships Bolton Castle and Pacific and 4
90O-foot pier belonging 20 the New
York Dock company, were destroyed
early today by a most disastrous Ere
on the Brooklyn water front in years.
Another steamer, the Pallazia, was
damaged and about % scows and
lighters were partly or wholly burn
ed.
Two coolies from the steamers were
missing after th~ FIRE The loss II e.
tiInated nt more than s3.000.000. The
origin of the fire Is unknown, but sus-
pieiohs that it was ineendiary were
aroused because Of she fact that some
Of the steamers were loading war mu-
nitions. some Of which were intended
for the Russian government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
SEES ARSON IN OTTAWA BLAZE
Set at Many Places, Fire Chief Graham
Testifies.

OTTAWA, Feb. 16. - Fire Chief Ora
ham of Ottawa testified before the royal
commission investigating the parlia-
ment buildings fire that he was positive
the blaze was of incendiary origin. "I
was and am still of the opinion that
the fire was set and well set, testified
the chief. He added that the fire had
been started not in one place, but in
many places.
The witness said that he heard five
distinct explosions, indicating that there
had been bombs placed in various parts
of the building. Edgar Stansfield, gov
ernment chemist, demonstrated how a
newspaper treated with chemicals would
ignite Is minutes after a lighted Gig
arctic had been placed upon it.
Ex-Speaker Sproule swore that in his
opinion the fire had been set by in
cendiaries.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
MRS. EMMA KANE.
Chesterfield Woman Died Suddenly of
Brights Disease Monday.

Mrs. Emma Kane, SO, widow of
Thomas Kane, died suddenly Monday
night of brights disease in the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Lorenzo W. Jeffs.
in West Chesterfield, y. II.
Mrs. Kane was born in Cleveland. o.,
July 4, ls49, daughter of Robert ana
Orilia (Thomas) Ball. She had lived
in Northield, Mass, until four months
ago, when she went to Chesterfield to
make her home with her daughter, who
is her only near relative.
The funeral will be held this after.
noon at o'clock at the house and
the body will be placed in the tomb in
the West Chesterfield cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
TO STAND BY BELGIUM.
Allied Powers to See That Nation is
Indemnified for Damages.

HAVRE, France, Feb. 16.-The al
lied powers signatory to the treaty
guaranteeing the independence and
neutrality of Belgium have decided TO
renew the agreement not to end hos
tilities until the political and economic
independence of Belgium is re-estab-
lished and the nation is Unidentified
for damages suffered.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
Centre Congregational Church

Thursday, Feb, Il, $50 to $50 p. M
The Woman's Association viii hold ten
cent tea in the chapel. All women Of the
parish are invited Women who are in
creasing their talents may bring articles to
be sold. Business meeting at O'Clock
Thursday, Feb II, 7.30 p. m.-Birthday
social for members Of the Christian En-
deavor society and their friends. Each
one is asked to bring as many pennies as
he is years old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
In Odd Fellows Hall

a military whist party will be given
by Dennis Rebelah lodge in Odd Eel
lows hall Wednesday evening, Feb.
10, at S o'clock Tickets 25c each.
Proceeds to be used for furnishing Re
bekah porlor. Refreshments viii be
served.
Thursday, February II, 7.30 p. m. -
Regular meeting of Oasis Encampment,
No. ). The Golden Rule degree viii be
conferred
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
ATTACKS REPULsED.
British Unable to Recover Trenches
Near Ypres, Belgium.

BERLIN, Feb. 16, via London
Three attacks by the British in eff
forts to recover the trenches south
east of Ypres in Belgium, which they
lost to the Germans, are announced to-
day by army headquarters. All the
attacks are declared to have been
fruitless, as were those of the French
in attempts to regain ground lost
northwest of Tahure in the Champagne
region.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
TO DEFEND BRANDEIs.
G.. w. Anderson, U. S. Attorney at
Boston, Appointed Counsel.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The SEN
ate committee investigating the nomi-
nation of Louis Brandeis of Boston to
the supreme court bench, today en-
gagged Austen G. Fox of New York as
counsel for those opposed to Mr.
Brandeis and G. w. Anderson, United
States attorney at Boston, as counsel
for Mr.. Brandeis and his supporters
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
TURKEY BORROWING.
Wants Additional 21,2oO,000 Pounds
from Germany.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16, via London
The report of the budget committee
of the Turkish parliament, as received
here from Constantinople shows that
since the beginning of the war the
central powers have advanced to
Turkey 100000 pounds Turkey is
soon to borrow an additional 21,200,-
600 pounds from Germany.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
AMBASSADOR RESIGNS.
G.. T. Mayre Asks Washington to Re.
heve Him of Petrograd Post.

PETROGRAD, Feb. 16, via London
George t Marye, the American ambas-
sador, has resigned, giving i'll health as
his reason. He has not been advised of
the acceptance of his resignation by the
state department. Mr.. Marye expressed
desire to be relieved as soon as pos
sible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
TO COMMANDEER
ALL DISTILLERIES
British Government Finds Steps Neces-
sary to Get Alcohol for Max
ing Explosives.

LONDON, Feb. 16. - The Central
report that the government is about to
commander all distilleries. This step
is necessary, it is said, owing to the
constantly growing demand Of alcohol
in connection with the manufacturing
of high explosives. The government af-
ter acquiring the amount of alcohol
needed for munitions, viii hand over
the remainder to the trades
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
FIRE AT LUDLOW.
Damage in shOddy Mil Last Night Is
timated al $500.

LUDLOW, Feb. 16.-The dry rooms
of the Frank W. Agan shoddy mill il
this village were damaged last night
by fire, the loss being estimated az
$500. The blaze was discovered about
O'Clock. Mr.. Agan is on a pleasure
trip TO New Orleans and Cuba. IL i
expected that repairs will me made i'm
mediately as the mill is busy with
spring orders.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
THE WEATHER.
Overcast Tonight and Thursday
Warmer Tonight-Fresh Winds.

WASHINGTON, February 16.-The
weather forecast: Overcast weather to-
night and Thursday. Warmer tonight.
Fresh southwest and west winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16

Young Mother-What business will
baby take to, do you supposed
Young Father-The feed line ap-
parently
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
First Baptist Church

The regular Christian Endeavor
meeting win he held in the chapel at
7:l5 this evening Subject, Christian
Endeavor Fidelity and Force Matt
25:3l-I6. Leader, d. W. Feleh. All
young people are invited.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01

Checks. in black and white. The correct
weight for fall wear. Only 1870 yards to
sell at this price.
81 Guaranteed Plush. Yd.. $3.50
Salts 50-inch Coating Plush, very yard
absolutely guaranteed to wear. These are
very scarce and you'll have to pay nearly
double later on. A fast pile weave A re-
markable textile creation. in black only.
5000 Black Astrachan, Yd., S6.75
A rich crow black, with close, long curl;
resembles the very expensive Persian lamb;
nice for coats and trimmings; so inches
wide; guaranteed to wear; pure dye.
$3.50 Cream Chinchilla, Yd.. $3.50
We have only 36 yards, and at thi, enor-
nous saving such a limited yardage will
not last long, full 81 inches wide; good
heavy weight; to be made into coats with
out lining
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
PRINCE GEORGE BANK
DIRECTORS AT DINNER

Directors Of the Prince George Bank,
Of Hysttsville, Nd, gave a luncheon last
night at the University Club to celebrate
the establishment Of the bank a year
ago. Guests Of the directors al the lunch
con were: Col. Robert n. Harper. presi-
dent Of the District National Bank, Mil
ton z. Allies, vice president Of the Riggs
National Bank; Julius Peyser, president
OF the Bank Of Commerce and Savings,
and Edmund S. Wolfe. cashier OF the Dis
trict National Bank
Directors OF the Prince George Bank
attending the luncheon were DR.. Guy
w. LAtimer. T. Howard Duckett. Arthur
Middleton, Harry S. Roome. Perry Bos-
well Prank S. HinrichE, A Gordon, J.
Chew Sheriff. 7. B. Middleton. n. G. Dud-
row, John @. Thompson, J. Enos Ray,
tr., D. L Rice, Winfield Jones, H E.
Philips. Harry W. McNamee, George A
Guide and DR.. Clarence J. Owens. a
number Of stockholders Of the institution
also attended
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01

New Winter Weight Jersey Cloth, $3.50
One of the seasons smart fabrics, 81
inches wide. in black. rose, navy. gold.
amber and heather mixtures Nee for
suits or dresses. All at. yard. $3.50.
$3.50 54-in. Armue, Yd.. CSC
Colors are black. green. plum. Am
can brown, Burgundy. A good. serviceable,
all-wool fabric
Second Floor-New BuiIdins-Lans-
burgh & Bro.
$3.50 54-in. Velour Cloth, s1.9S
Colors are black. brown. green. navy
and Oxford gray; all pure wool. soft
downy face; only one piece each color; be
prompt and save SIC on every yard.
$l.50 Black Clay Serge, s1.09
56-inch strictly all pure wool. wear
guaranteed. An ideal black. beautiful 80
ish. This price positively holds for tomor-
row only.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
SECRETARY
chosen BY PREACHERS
Rev. S. M. Croft Chosen at Douglas
Memorial NJ. E. Church Session.

Rev S. NJ Croft was elected assist
ant secretary Of the National Associa-
ton of Local Preachers of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church at a meeting
Yesterday in Douglas Memorial NJ r.
/ Church
Other oficers are: President. Rev
Edwin H Bookmyer. Of Philadelphis
vice president, Rev. George W. Mooney
New York; secretary Rev. B. H. Ken
ney, Philadelphia; assistant secretary
Rev. s. NJ Croft, Washington: corre-
spending secretary, Rev. Charles d
Williams, Cheltenhsm. Pa, and treas
urer, Rev. ?. H. Huth. Bethlehem, Pa
Mr.. Bookmyer formerly was seCreta-y
Of the association.
The following committee members
have been appointed:
Entertainment-Revs S NJ Croft
chairman; H. D. Gordon, George Buck
Ter. George Hough, James Allen, John
II. Barnes, W. II. Richardson, John T.
Slick, Andrew p. Frederline, all Of
Washington, D. c. Public worship
Revs. H E Hudderson. chairman; Os-
car J. Randall. Hampton Walter Ri
Were, Archie Davis, s. NJ Croft, F. l.
L. Hitler, Jesse NJ Bell, Amos B. Scott.
Reception-Revs. John r. Slick, J. r.
Ely, J. NJ Bell, George Buckler. James
H Allen, J. Mattox, W. H Ramsey.
all Of Washington, D. c. Business
RevE Cotton Amy. John H. Crankshaw.
A W. Davis, John Flint, John Corbett.
Joseph NJ Fithian. Arthur Atkins.
Charles A Starr. John r. Knox. J. b.
Mstlack, W. H Thomas George TIlley.
c. W. Engel G. W. Mooney. J. f. In
gram. George c. Hough. S. NJ Croft.
S. R Maitland, n. D. Gordon, B. r.
Bates Fin6nce-Revs. F. H Hoose,
2. h Booking. r. L L Hitler. Educa-
tion-Rev. J. H CSsnkshaw. J. G. Ev-
erett F. H. Huth. Credentisls-Revs.
Charles Foster. S. N. Croft. R c.
Haney. Tempersnce-Revs. H. D. Cor
don. J. HAlpenny. G. W. Mooney. ResO-
lutions-Revs George HouEh, F. \.
Allen, John W. Mertz. AuditinE-Revs.
S. NJ Croft. J. r. Matlack. John H
Barnes. Memories-Revs. J. NJ Smith,
Charles NJ Preston, n H. Burr. George
Bird. Stephen Butler, J. c. Py8tt. Trans
portation-Revs. D. H Renney, r. H.
Huth, z. H. Bookmyer. Missions-Revs.
W. H Richardson. George Widen. H.
Swartz. Historical-Revs. D. H. Ken
ney. z. h Bookmyer, F. H Huth Tsy-
lor University-Revs. J. n Fithisn.
John R Knox. John Corbett. Camp
meetings-Revs. Cotton Amy. J r.
Matlack and william Tees.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
FR0WN ON RETALIAT0RY
COMMERCE MEASURES

A complete report on the possible effect
Of the retAliatorT trade measures sU-
thortSed in the recently enacted revenue
act was completed yesterday by ofhcisls
Of the State Department and the De
partment OF Commerce
The report, which will be considered by
Secretary Of State Lansing and when
may be submitted TO the President. shows
that while the Tetsliatory provisions
would be effective TO punish beuigereut
nations discriminating against American
commerce, they might precipitste a tra de
battle which would result disa stroUsly
for American commerce and industry
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
$500 Chiffon Broadcloth,


mills enable would
the limited and
duplicated $780, the The following
stock: Black Mint, Mu Burgundy. Cream Field Mouse, Ivy N n
Delft Old Rose Blackberry. Russian Green Black Forest African u
Brown Ikby Mems Wear Blue Quaker Oak Tile Cement, Navy
Blue Sua Brown. Etc. ST. value Yard ~ eOO
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
'cDRYs" TRY TO SWELL VOTE.
Women Voters Urged to ADOPT Novel
Pairing Plan.

Chicago, Sept. 5O-Women in the thir-
teen suffrage States are urged to pair
for prohibition in an appeal issued by
the Prohibition National Committee Il
is suggested that women who differ
from husbands or brothers on choices for
President induce the men to pair their
votes with them and cast their ballots
for the Prohibition candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President
The same plan is urged for women
voters Of different political belief. The
result, it is pointed out. will not affect
the two leading candidates for President.
but will roll up = large vote for the Pro-
hibition party.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
REHEARsING FOR PLAY.
K. of @. Club VIII Present "some-
bodyAs widow

The knights Of Columbus Dramatic
Club will open its third season in No
vember by presenting the musical com
edy, Somebody's Widow" RehesrsaIs
are now being held under direction OF
John T. Luitich. author Of the play. with
cast Of eighty, twelve OF whom are
principals.
The club oricisls have accepted six en-
gagements for the month Of November,
including one performance in Baltimore.
The officers are Francis J. P. Clesry.
president; Maurice P. Fitzgerald. vice
president; Denis z. Conneu, secretary (:
Edward L. Tucker. treasurer; John T.
Luitich. director, and Arthur NJ Nc
Creight musical director.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
HELD UP AT POLICE DOOR.
Farmer Is wHyIAid and Robbed in
Front of Hesdquarterr.

New York. Sept 30.-Acting on the
theory that the safest place for the COM
mission OF a crime is right under %
policem1n's nose. three men held I'd
John MoEurck, a farmer, Of Wantagh.
Long Island. in front Of the entrance
TO police headquarters yesterday morn
ing. II was a partial success, for. al
though two of the three men were az
rested, the third got away with the loo.
consisting OF $50.
The three leaped upon Mozurck from
a doorway in Broome street. knocked
him down and beat him badly The pr-
lice arrested Edward J. Connolly 4. and
John Sullivan. 2. a fireman.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-01
Southern Stockholders to Meet.

Richmond. Va. Sept. So.-The twenty
third annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of Southern Railway Company will be
held IN Richmond at the principal once
Of the company, Times-Dispstoh Build
ing. on Tuesday. October To- AZ 10 a. m.
The meeting will be open TO the public
and the report OF the operations Of the
company for the fiscal year ended June
30 VIII be discussed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
MORE SAFETY FIRST.

A new kind of responsibility of
street car lines, in addition to many
others already we'll established, has
developed in a case just tried in Kan
sas City. A young girl, 16 years of
age, brought suit for damages against
the street car company of that city
because conductor of car on which
she was a passenger kissed her. A
settlement has been made in court by
which the company pays the young
woman $500. Legally speaking, it ap-
pears that the kiss was administered
by the corporation Of which the con-
ductor was the responsible agent. This
opens an interesting question in the
osculatory art as involved in local
transportation and one that street car
companies may well consider. Evil
IDENTIFY if the company pays the bill,
where damages are demanded, it will
have to issue rules admonishing en-
ployes as to the need of extra precau-
lions in taking such liberties. The
matter seems to come under the rule
of safety first"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
PRESS COMMENT ON TAVENNER

by Congressman Clyde II. Tavenner,
of Illinois Mr.. Tavenner has made
himself noted for his intelligent, per-
sistent and courageous championship
of the government manufacture of mu-
nitions of war. He is fighting with all
his might to have the profit taken out
of preparation. He has taken up the
cudgel against the armor trust.
In his speech Mr.. Tavenner read
the roll call on the Navy league-an
organization which is bending every
effort for a larger, and still larger
navy. And he showed that "the Navy
league upon close examination would
appear to be little more than a branch
Office of the house Of ]. P Morgan G
Company, and general sales promo
ton bureau for the various armor and
munition makers and the steel, nick
ell, copper and zinc interests"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
Unmasking the Interests
Extracts from Speech of
HON. CLYDE Fl. TAVENNER
OF ILLINOIS,
In the House of Representatives
Wednesday, December is.
OF ILLINOIS,
Wednesday, December is. 1915.

The Navy League Journal, the Off
cial organ Of the Navy league OF the
United States, time and again points
admiringly to the work Of the German
Navy league. The German Navy league
helped to bring about the present Ger
man navy.
While Its officers do not say so in so
many words, the Navy league of the
United States would now have us be-
lieve that we are in the greatest dan
ger from the German navy, and that
we ought to rush through congress a
$500, 1000 bond issue for battleships,
and so forth.
The Navy League Journal for De-
cember. 1908, referred to the work of
the German Navy league in spirit Of
profound admiration, concluding as fol-
lows:
Without exaggeration it may be as
serted that to the Germany Navy
league, more than to every other in
fiuence besides, is due the fast and
wholesome growth of the German
navy"
The Navy League Journal might have
added for the benefit Of the American
war-trading gentry:
See what the German Navy league
has done in the way Of making bust
ness and profit for the German armor
and munitions makers. Come along
gentlemen, with your contributions to
the Navy league Of the United States
1t will bring the same results for you
that the German Navy league brought
for the German armor and munitions
makers"
In the Navy League Journal Of July
1908, the first issue of the leagues off
cial organ ever published, 1 find the
following:
To-day Germany, thanks to enlight-
ened craftsmanship and the support OF
the public, but most of all on account
Of the efforts of the Flotten-Verein, or
| Navy league, whose astounding results
we shall strive to emulate in this
country, may be looked upon as the
fourth sea power in the world"
! What better inducement could have
been offered our armor-plate makers
our powder and gun manufacturers
and our battleship builders to make
liberal contributions to the Navy league
! Of the United States than this promise
'to emulate in this country" the
astounding results Of the German
Navy league?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08

One objection that has been raised
to the confirmation by the senate Of the
appointment of Mr.. Brandeis as su-
preme court justice is that he is on
ly a peoples lawyer" But why
should "a peoples lawyer" not
serve on the federal supreme bench
Is not that judicial body the peoples
court of last resort? Too many cor
poration lawyers have, in times past,
been appointed to the supreme court
and it is refreshing to the people who
pay the courts expenses and whose
legal rights are involved in its deci-
sions when justices are appointed
whose sympathies are with the plain
people. Mr.. Brandeis' appointment
should be confirmed. He will make an
able and righteous justice Of the SUI
preme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
The Daily Story
On Washingtons Errand and His own-By Ethel Horne,

One visiting the town Of Dobbs Fer
ry, on the east bank Of the Hudson and
some twenty miles from New York.
will find himself in a place that has
been called by its present name for so
long that no one, except perhaps some
of the present residents, knows the date.
Doubtless Mr.. Dobbs ran ferry there
to some point across the Hudson. He
has passed away long ago, but his
name remains.
There is another name connected
with Dobbs Ferry Of far more impor-
tance-that Is, George Washington.
One mounting the declivity leading up
from the railway station and following
the road leading southwark will pass
q frame house before which runs a
wall to which is attached tablet stat
ing that 1t was the headquarters of
General Washington during the Reyo-
lutionary war.
One day a country lad named Enocb
Weatherby, who was a member Of the
Revolutionary army and had not seen
his best girl in New York city for some
time, got leave to go there for the pur-
pose of meeting her. Being a patriotic
youth, he went to General Washington
and, telling him what he was about to
do, asked the general IL be could be of
any service to him In bringing informa-
ton of the British army, which was at
that time In possession of the city.
The general told Enoch that he very
much desired to know how many troops
were there, how many cannon and
whether any preparations were being
made for a movement. Enoch prom
ised to gain what information he could
That night the youngster put load
of farm produce in his boat on the
river and the next morning started
with the outgoing tide for New York.
On reaching Spuyten Duyvil creek he
turned into it and when he arrived at
Kingsbridge. leaving his boat under
the bridge, proceeded on foot to the
There was British soldier at the
bridge, but EnOch, being loaded with
produce. was suffered to pass, and
whenever he was stopped on the way
few eggs or pound Of butter was
sufficient to pass him.
New York was then all at the south.
ern end Of the island, and Enoch's GIL,
Becky Blocker, lived at the lower end
of Greenwich street, near where 1t
joins the Battery. He found Becky,
and she was delighted to see him, for
there was little communication be-
tween the American troops in the re-
gion beyond Spuyten Duyvil creek and
the city. Enoch while in New York
was continually going about, counting
the guns he saw and estimating the
number OF the soldiers.
One day he made bold to sketch a
redoubt in the region that is now Cen
trail park and was observed doing so
by sentry. The soldier called the
corporal Of the guard and by him sent