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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28
NOBLE METALS ARE
SAILING TO SKIES
War Has Raised Price of some of
the Precious Ones Over One
Thousand Per Cent.
ARE SEEKING SUBSTITUTES

Mr.. Average Man, who instinct
lively complains of the high cost Of
living ION account of the war"
should hark to the wall OF the metal
lUrgists.
The soaring price of dyestuffs.
drugs and gasoline seems as small
and inconsequential as a init on a
gnat" when dealers in precious met
als-known to the trade as noble
metals-exhibit figures showing that
roughly speaking, only a cubic yard
of platinum, valued at 500, 900, 900,
is consumed yearly in the entire
world in normal times, whereas since
the war the price has advanced
about 1000 per cent.
Paul @. Niehoff of Chicago, Of Paul O.
Niehoff & Co.. metallurgic research lab
oratories, who is in Omaha, declared that
the situation in regard to a few of the
more widely used noble metals has be-
come acute.
With the war cutting off the sources
from which, the bulk of the metals in
question are secured and the belligerents
consuming quantities of the supply now
available, that which is obtainable for
commercial purposes in this country -
dwindling at an alarming rate every
day. according to Mr.. Niehoff
Working for Substitutes.
Metallurgists and chemists are working
day and night perfecting substitutes he
said.
Platinum, for instance, he pointed ort,
is the only metal absolutely practical
for electrical contacts in magnetoes.
One of the most valuable metals to the
makers of very high explosives is known
as platinum black. Mr.. Niehoff averred.
To his knowledge the last shipment Of
platinum made to this country was in
January. The Du Points. he said. at that
time received a shipment of 500 ounces.
Some of the other noble metals which
have scared in value on an unprecedented
scale. NH. Niehoff added, are tungsten.
molybdenum and iridium.
Molybdenum is used to conduct wires
through glass. 1t is mined almost exclu-
sively in Germany.
Iridium, used as an alloy for platinum
comes for the most part from Russia.
The greatest platinum mines in the world
are I'm the Ural mountains. Russia.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28
LOOKS FOR INCREASED
ACREAGE FOR CROPS

II have never known OF a spring when
farmers In the western part OF the state
have been as active as now" asserted r.
A. Smith Of the Union Paciflc's immigra-
tion department. Mr. Smith is back from
an extensive trip through western Ne
brsska and says:
Everywhere new settlers are going
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28
REPUBLICANS DROP
MOVE FOR TROOPS
Senate Conference Accepts Wilson's
Assurance that Force Along
Border is Sufficient.
LANSING STUDIES THE PROTOCOL

WASHINGTON. March 27.-
Threatened complications in the
Mexican situation disappeared today
when the senate republicans decided
to accept the administration's as
surances that sufficient troops were
en- the border for the protection OF
American interests and determined
not to carry the agitation for more
troops further at this time
Major General Funston's dis
patches revealed no new develop
ments in the pursuit OF villa and
reports from naval vessels on both
coasts OF Mexico revealed nothing
disQuieting.
Eliseo Arredondo. General Carranzas $
ambassador, at the direction OF his chief
presented 10 Secretary Lansing some
proposals TO broaden the protocol cover
ing the Joint pursuit OF villa bandits
The proposal will be studied by Secre-
tary Lansing before he again confers
with the ambassador. The only effect OF
the new proposals. Mexican officials here
believe, will be to delay tho formal
ratification.
Details Are withheld,
The protocol suggested by General Car
ranza was designed to cover use OF Mex
lean railways by American troops in
pursuit OF villa. Details OF the new
proposals will not he made public until
Secretary Lansing has reviewed them.
II Is believed General CarranEa will
make no answer at present to the specific
request for permission to ship supplies
over the Mexican Northwestern railway
to American troops now more than 900
miles south of the line.
Apparently II is the purpose Of General
Carranza to grant the request under the
terms OF the protocol when II shall have
been completed and signed. rather than
to extend the desired permission now and
provide for II in the general agreement.
Refuses Phi BETA Kama Key
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28
TIME is SET FOR CASTLE
HOTEL TO BE COMPLETED

BY August 1 the new addition Of the
Castle hotel is to be completed. That rs
the present prospect. The workmen be-
gan pouring concrete last Friday. This
addition is 10 extend through 20 Sew
enteenth street so that the hotel will
be q block long when the addition r.
completed. The addition Will double the
present capacity Of the hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

into the country. Generally they arc men
Of means and are buying land. They are
making preparations to turn large areas
Of the virgin sod. preparatory to open
ing up extensive farms. The older set
tiers are working along similar lines and
II looks as II the largest area OF new
land in years is going to be broken up
this spring"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

serted that It viii work equally on long
as we'll as short lines. In te clinical way
II is a hlgh-tuned antenns. working in
vacuum tube. II can be placed on the
top OF pole, a building or any other
high point. catching the sound waves
that work through the hand phone
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

After a few doses Of Dr. Bells Pine
Tar Honey, inflammation ls arrested. you
cough less and breathe easier. Only 25c.
All druggists. s.--Advertisemenf
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

ingham. Wash. refused to accept the Phi
Beta kappa key offered him by the Uni
versity OF Iowa. lie says he does not re-
gard Il as an honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28
DR.. MILLENER PATENTS
HIS WIRELESS RECEIVER

Dr, Millener Of the Union Pacific has
secured a patent on a receiver for wire
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

II takes but minute OF time 10 save
dollars when you read The Bee Want Ad
columns
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

Refuses Phi Beta Kappa Key.
IOWA CITY, Ia. March G.-Cspecial
Telegram )-Roger Louis Sergel of Bell
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-28

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
GETTING
HIS ARMY READY
Will Be Ready in Two or Three Days to Start Force
of 5000 Men into Mexico to Get Villa and His
Bandits Dead or Alive Many Offers from VOL
uneerS Who Want to Fight

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March IL
Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston announced
today that while he will have direction Of
military affairs along the Mexican border
the expedition into Mexico to capture
Francisco Villa will be in charge Of brig
adler general Gen Funston said the
name Of the commanding officer would be
given out at Washington.
The full aero squadron stationed here
will be despatched with the expedition.
Organization Of the expedition will not
be completed for two or three days, Gen
Funston said as troops from other army
divisions than the southern will be added
to the border forces, going direct to the
border
II is believed that force OF 5000 men
will cross the border to get Villa and his
followers dead or alive. 1t is thought that
Villa has a force of 1900 men who will
be able to make a desperate resistance in
the mountainous regions
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
ESTEY EMPLOYEES
THANK HENRY FORD
Committee Sends Letter of Acknowl-
edgment for Checks Received from
Automobile Manufacturer.

The employees of the Estey Organ com
pany, in meeting held yesterday
afternoon to take action on the receipt of
personal checks from Henry Ford, the
automobile manufacturer, appointed
committee to draft and forward at once
letter of appreciation and acknowledge
ment of Mr. Ford's substantial apprecia-
ton of the efforts of the employees of the
company to build the finest organ possible
for his new home
Village Commissioner Solon a. Rich
mond presided at the meeting, and on his
suggestion committee was appointed TO
draft and sign the letter as the committee
of the employees This committee is com
posed of Carl Hollender, c. s. Rider and
H. F. c. Toedt The letter was written
and mailed yesterday afternoon,
Supt. William f. Haskell of the pipe
organ department, told OF how MIR. Ford.
during their association. impressed him as
a mans man, He told of accompanying
him through part of his big factories and
of seeing him speak TO his employees and
call them by their given names and Of
how he was on terms OF comradeship with
all of them.
Three cheers were given for Mr.. Ford.
followed by three more for Mr.. Haskell
and three for Frank II. Brasor, general
superintendent of the Estey plant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
In Odd Fellows Hall

Members of Dennis Rebekah lodge
are requested to take cars that leave
Prospect hill and West Brattleboro at
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Georgia Stone to
be held in the home, Is Myrtle street,
at 80.
Monday night at 73O-Regular meet
ing of Wantastiquet lodge. The first
degree will be conferred Monday in
the regular meeting of Wantastiquet
lodge.
Important for Monday night Rules for
the government of the new temple will be
discussed and every Odd Fellow is urged
to be present.
Tuesday, March IA, 730 p. M
Regular meeting of Dennis Rebekah
lodge. After the meeting bids will be
received on the furnishings for the Re-
bekah room.
Wednesday evening, March Is, at s
o 'clock-Military whist by Dennis Re
bekah lodge. Tickets, 25c each. Re
freshments. Members please bring ia
bles by Tuesday night if possible.
Tuesday, March 14.-Friendship cir
Gle will meet in Odd Fellows hall
Members only. Please bring thimbles
shears and needles as there is SOM
needed work to be done. Covered disl
luncheon will be served at $50. Brinj
! lunch with you.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
RECORD SHOOTING
WILL BEGIN SOON
Company I to Compete for Prizes in
Gallery Practice Vaccine for
Regimental Band Arrives.

All of the meat cans, spoons and
forks of Company |, V. n. G., have
been re-tinned and put in frst-class
condition.
Capt. E. w. Gibson received this
morning the vaccine for the typhoid
treatment of the members of the First
Regiment band 1t is understood that
every member of the band is expected
to take this treatment.
The company will begin soon the
record shooting in gallery practice for
the four prizes that are open for com
petition The johnson cup goes to the
enlisted man getting the highest aver
age among those who have never been
prize winners before. The Ashley
cup goes to the company of the third
battalion making the highest score.
The Barber cup is awarded to the en-
listed men making the second highest
aggregate score and the Officers cup
viii be awarded to the member of
Company L making the highest score in
gallery practice.
In April the company will begin
competition for the trophies offered
by the National Rifle association. The
militia members of Vermont are mem
bers of this association.
General Orders just issued announce
the promotion of Lieut.. w. R. Eastman
of st. Albans to a captaincy in the
guartermaster s corps. He will have
charge of all matters of railroad trans
portation for the Vermont National
National Guard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
German Attacks Now Direct
ed Against Small Sec
tiOns of the Front
FIERCE FIGHTING
NEAR FORTS AT VAUX
Germans Claim to Have Advanced
Their Positions Near Rheims - Rus
sian Battleships in the Black Sea
Bombarded by Seaplanes.

The second great effort in the Verdun
drive apparently is nearing its close. The
latest German attacks have been directed
at comparatively small sections of the
front east and west of the Meuse.
Military opinion in France is that the
battle is at an end.
In Paris it is believed the diminishing
intensity of the German attacks is infiu-
enced by the heavy losses the assailant Is
said to have sustained, but Berlin des-
patches report that it is believed there
that the German losses have been limited
to relatively few thousand.
The German admiralty announced that
on Thursday German seaplanes lombard
ed a squadron of one Russian battleship
and five destroyers as well as several
merchant ships in the Black sea off the
Bulgarian coast. 1t is said the destroyers
were struck
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
REV. DR.. LYNCH TO
BE HERE TOMORROW
Widely Known Editor and Lecturer of
New York City Will Preach in
Centre Congregational Church

The preacher in the Centre Congre-
gational church tomorrow morning
viii be Rev. Frederick Lynch, d. D.,
of New York city. Rev. DR.. Lynch Is
editor-in-chief of the Christian work, a
widely-known religious publication,
and is secretary of the Church Peace
union. He is prominent in the de-
nomination, man of great enthusi-
asm, forceful in his preaching and of
striking personality. He is favorite
wherever he goes, whether in the pull
pit or on the lecture platform. His
subject here will be, What Makes a
Nation Create
Rev. DIR. Lynch viii be accompanied
by his secretary, Miss Violette Rey-
nolds, who also is editor of the chill
dren's page in The Christian Work
and is a daughter of Mrs. A. d. Rey-
nolds of Brattleboro. They will be
guests of Mrs. Reynolds over Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
THREE PETITIONS
FOR DIVORCE FILED
All Petitioners Brattleboro Residents,
Edwin Harris, Louise Caine and
Pearl NJ. Jillscn.

Three divorce entries were made
yesterday afternoon in county court,
all from the Office of Gibson & Daley.
Edwin Harris of Brattleboro peti-
tions for divorce from Gertrude Longe
Harris, alleging desertion and asking
the care and custody of a minor SON.
They were married at Jamaica, Sept.
10, 1901, and lived together until Dec
%, 1910. Mrs. Harris is now a resi-
dent of Rutland.
Louise Caine of Brattleboro petitions
for divorce from Van Ness Caine. She
alleges neglect to provide. They were
married in New York Sept. ], 1899,
and separated MAY Is, 1913.
Pearl NJ. Jillson Of Brattleboro sues
for divorce from John J. Jillson, now
of Wilmington. She alleges neglect TO
provide. They were married Aug. l3,
1910, in Canada and separated Dec. IA,
1915.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
HOWARD CHARLES HARRIS,
Former West Brattleboro Man Dies in
Home in Ashland, Mass.

Howard Charles Harris, 76, a native of
West Brattleboro, died in his home in
Ashland, Mass, Thursday after an illness
of week with a stomach trouble. The
funeral will be held tomorrow in Ashland,
where the burial will take place.
Mr.. Harris was born in West Brattle
boro. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Har-
ris He served in the Civil was as men,
berf of the Second Vermont regiment and
was wounded He had lived in Hopkin-
ton. Mass, and Ashland, Mass, for many
years and had been employed much of the
time in shoeshop
He leaves, besides his wife, two sons
and four daughters. They are Mrs. Henry
Hogan of Hopkinton, Mrs Matte ORA
per of Orange, Mass, Miss Ada Harris,
Owen and Albert Harris and another mar
ried daughter He leaves also three broth
ers, George H. Harris of 40 Main street,
Brattleboro. Hardy G. Harris of Monrovia
Cal, and Hervey Harris of West Brattle
boro, and one sister, Mrs. Amelia Pratt Of
Cooleyville, Mass. He leaves several half
! brothers and half-sister.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS
SINCE BIG BLIZZARD
Heavy Snowfall This Week Recalled
Time When Brattleboro Was Bu-
ried and Traffic Stopped.

Brattleboro % years ago tomorrow,
March u, was buried to the eye
brows in the greatest snowfall on
record Tomorrow is the anniversary
of what is known as "The Blizzard. -
Traffic, business and practically all
communication was suspended This
was not only for one day, but it was
a week before the streets were dug
ont sufficiently to permit normal traf.
fic. There were drifts from six TO 20
feet in height and during the storm
the high wind made travel on foot
almost an impossibility.
The storm Wednesday, when II IA
inches of snow fell in a few hours,
coming as it did within a few days of
the anniversary, recalled to many the
strenuous days of % years ago and
resulted in the hauling from the
archives of memories stories of the
hardships of those days and from the
albums pictures of the Brattleboro
streets.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11

was making of his forces at strategic
points
Secretary Baker said that whatever re-
Inducements Gen. Funston might require
to maintain an adequate patrol along the
border in addition to the expeditionary
force would be promptly furnished.
He added that the war department had
been flooded with kilograms from individ-
uals and organizations offering service as
volunteers.
There was at present, Secretary Baker
said, no need for summoning volunteers to
the colors although the department appre-
ciated fully the patriotic spirit behind the
offers.
The senate foreign relations committee
today unanimously endorsed the action of
the President in sending American troops
into Mexico to capture Villa and his raid
ers
Admiral Fletcher of the Atlanta fleet
has been officially advised of the new turn
in Mexican affairs, and is expected to get
his forces in shape to act in event that
an emergency develops that may require a
demonstration in Mexican waters
Gen. Carranza, through Consul Sill
man, has asked the American government
for permission to send Mexican troops
across the border and into the United
States in pursuit of the bandits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11

WASHINGTON, March IL - Instruc-
tions conveying full authority to Gen.
Funston to despatch a defensive exped;-
tion into Mexico in pursuit of Villa and
his bandits are today in Gen. Funston S
hands
Secretary of War Baker announced that
full discretion as to the number of men
TO be used and the route to be followed
has been left with Gen. Funltoa.
Secretary Baker specifically referred to
the expedition as defensive in line
with the administrations policy of regard
ing its action as one to repel invasion.
No American troops had crossed the
border this morning SO far as the war de-
partment was advised. Many despatches
were received from Cen Funston, inform
ing the department as to the disposition he
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
BRHTTLEBURU BOY
WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
Stanley Howe Distinguishes Himself
in Hamilton, Bermuda Best
Round Man.

Stanley Howe, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.
1. Howe OF Harris place, won the fancy
diving championship (amateur) of Ber-
muda at meet which was held at the
swimming pool of the Princess hotel Ham
ilton, Bermuda, Thursday, March . Young
Howe also was in the winning crews in all
the canoe races which were held in the
harbor during the afternoon, and besides
this was a member of the team which won
the relay swimming race of 100 yards. A
prize was offered for the best all-round
man of the afternoon and this also went
to Howe. Stanley Howe is at present on
the staff of the Bermuda Colonist and
Daily News, being chief reporter for that
paper.
The governor and staff were present
also 800 Americans and residents The
regimental band furnished music.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
FORMER PASTOR OF
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Frank E Tower Dies in Provi-
dence - Occupied Pulpit Here from

June, 1883, TO November, 1886.
.--fsev. frank Z. Toirr. d. D, Who was
pastor of the First Baptist church OF Brat
tleboro from June, 1888, to November.
1856, died in his home in Providence, X.
J., Feb. 13 after a brief illness. Rev. DR.
Tower succeeded the late Rev. DR. George
b. Cow as pastor Of the Brattleboro
church. He made a special effort TO reach
the young people. and with good results.
he Is well remembered by many present
and former residents Of this town.
The Watchman-Examiner, a Baptist
publication, says in reporting his death
For a number of years DIR. Tower was
secretary and agent OF a New York law
enforcement league, with headquarters at
Albany. Failing health compelled him TO
relinquish this work about a year ago.
His ability and success in the capacity
named elicited the appreciation OF large
constituency. He was pastor OF churches
in Rhode Island, Connecticut and else
where, an author of reputation and lead
ed OF wide experience and keen discrimina-
tion. He had many acquaintance and
friends. He is survived by his wife and
several children. He was nearly 50 years
of age.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
SMOKE WAS DEcEIvING.
Settled Down over House on Bullock
Street Coruer-Truck Called

Smoke apparently issuing from the
house recently built by E. S. Hall at
the corner of Bullock and Green streets
caused a telephone message to be sent
to the fire station last evening. When
the combination motor truck and the
fire sleigh drew mp at the house ap-
pearances indicated a warm time The
house is untenanted and was locked.
The firemen broke window on the
piazza and found that the cause of
the smoke was a roaring hot fire in the
furnace. The smoke settled down over
the roof and gave the appearance of is
suing from the house. The motor truck,
in spite of the hard going, was able
to make Green street hill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11

PARIS, March 11-There is still vio-
lent fighting for the possession of the forts
at Vaux, according to the announcement
of the French war Office this afternoon
The Germans have made progress along
the slope leading to this position, but they
have not yet reached the barbed wire en-
tanglements in front of the fort. Another
despatch says the Germans held some
houses in the eastern part of the village of
Vaux, while the French are still in posses
sion of the western part of the town
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-11
WINFIELD S. SCHUSTER
DIED IN EAST DOUGLAS
Former Member of Governors Council
and Candidate for Republican Con-
vention

WORCESTER, Mass, March 11.-Win-
field 5. Schuster, a member of the gov
crnor's council from the seventh district in
1911 and 1912 and a candidate for election
as a delegate to the coming national Re
publican convention from the fourth CON
gressional district, died today at his
home in East Douglas after an illness of
two weeks. He was born in Pitts6eld in
1866, but went to East Douglas in 1881
to enter the woolen mill of w. f. Hayward.
He rose to be superintendent of the mill
and later became its proprietor. He had
been one of the most prominent Republi-
cans in central Massachusetts,.