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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
BRIDGEPORT SEEKING JOSH
 DEVORE' TO MANAGE CLUB
Pitcher Martin Walsh Reports and Outfelder Gill
 more Secured From Providence Club.
10:30.

Yale has at last bowed to public opinion and has decided to number football players next season. The straw that broke the camePs back was Capt. Blacks childish statement that the games weren't played for the pub lie. This aroused such a storm of in dignation that the higher Yale off, cials decided to try and please the public for once.
 Fred Fa1kenberg, the tall pitcher who starred in the Federal league, has signed with Indianapolis of the American association. There are only B few of the Federal stars out in the cold now. Claude Cooper, the Brook 1yn outhelder, is one. He has a, con tract for $7,500 which nobody wants to assume.
 Philadelphia writers say Connie Mack did not go far enough when he started housecleaning. He should have cut all his veterans loose from the squad. Men like O1drings Walsh and McInnis, who were with the club when it was, winning pennants, cannot enthuse over their work when the clug is such a hopeless tai1ender.
 The New Haven baseball club isn't much better off than Bridgeport in re- gard to spring training. The squad had it's first practice today at Savin Rock under the eye of Manager Dan ny Murphy. He claims to have a good pitcher in Aldworth, secured from the Athletics.
 l Capt. Roger Peckinpaugh of the Yankees, says he never expected to see the day when 5000 fans would be turned away from the Cleveland park. Roger formerly played in Cleveland and the one time New Ha= ven shortstop declares it was not like 1 that in the o1den days. \ Outhe1der Dan Tterney, who pastin- | ed for Bridgeport in 1914, has been | released by Lynn. T1erney was a player who did well in streaks but | could not continue a. fast pace.
 Manager Heinie Wagner has signed a catcher named Murphy upon the | recomm endation of Manager Carrigan of the Red Sox. Murphy comes from Westerly R. I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18
BASEBALL BITS

Danforth of the White Sox is charg- ed with using, a foreign substance to make a smooth spot on the ball. Be- fore pitching he rubs his fingers on be concealed. Better stop this busi- ness right away!
 The Detroits are playing HelInan at first base instead of Burns as the former is batting with big results:
 It looks as if Caldwell and Fisher will do some high class pitching for the Yankees, but what, will the other boxmen accomplish for Donovan?
 If the American league clubs all waive on a player it is generally the case that the National league clubs follow suit and vice versa. A player not wanted by eight clubs in one cir ing.
 Chicago critics already charge Joe Tinker with making a, mistake in let 1 ting Bob Fisher and Wilbur Good. They will add Karl Adams to the list as soon as he begins pitching for the PhiIlies.
 The fact that Tinker is-trying to get in shape to play -shortstop is the tip off on the weakness of the Cubs in field.
 Shore of the Red sox is Is pounds heavier than last fall. Boston sharps say that he can show as much speed as Walter Johnson.
 Cleveland fans are claiming d first division berth for the Indians. Speak CTS engagement has. set the Forest | City on fire
 Major league managers are casting eyes at Eddie Mahan, Harvard s pitcher and football star. It is said that McGraw will bid high for his ser vices.
 Pat Moran has started out with the PhilIies' old lineup, He has decided to let we'll enough alone, | The Pirates have unearthed a capa- i ble backstop in Schmidt from Ca1ifor- nit. With Gibson and Wilson to work behind the bat, Callahan has better catching material than Pittsburgh fans I have seen for many years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

The German steel syndicate shipped 311,649 tons in March, compared with 351 ,56o tons in March, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Combined savings deposits of Chi cago state banks on April 12 tota1ed SAP. 4o.ooo against $2s6, 100000 last January.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

The Detroits are playing Hellnan a first base instead of Burns as the former is batting with big results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

It looks as if Caldwell and Fisher will do some high class pitching for the Yankees, but what, will the other boxmen accomplish for Donovan?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

SPRING PIONEERING
 RItA|ST
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Pat Moran has started out with the PhilIies' old lineup, He has decided to let we'll enough alone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Cleveland fans are claiming d first division berth for the Indians. Speak er's engagement has. set the Forest City on fire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Major league managers are casting eyes at Eddie Mahan, Harvard s pitcher and football star. It is said that McGraw will bid high for his ser vices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

The Pirates have unearthed a capa- ble backstop in Schmidt from CaIifor nit. With Gibson and Wilson to work behind the bat, Callahan has better catching material than Pittsburgh fans have seen for many years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Shore of the Red Sox is Is pounds heavier than last fall. Boston sharps say that he can show as much speed as Walter Johnson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

Chicago critics already charge Joe Tinker with making a mistake in let ting Bob Fisher and Wilbur Good. They will add Karl Adams to the list as soon as he begins pitching for the PhiIlies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-18

The fact that Tinker is-trying to get in shape to play shortstop is the tip off on the weakness of the Cubs in field.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
LUSITANIA CASE
IS NEARING END
Berlin Newspapers Believe That An
other Note Will Just About Fin
ish Negotiations.

BERLIN, via London, Feb. 15-Accord-
ing to brief statements in the Lokal An
zeiger and the Tageblatt, the communica-
ton received from Count Won Bernstorff.
the German ambassador at Washington.
gives promise of an impending settlement
OF the Lusitania controversy, the German
and American standpoints, it is asserted.
having been brought materially nearer TO
each other
The Lokal Anzeiger declares that the
only thing now necessary is to embody the
results OF the negotiations in a new note
after which the whole matter may be re-
garded as settled"
The Tageblatt, more cautious, SAYS that
an agreement has been reached on the
main point at issue, but that probably
some time will elapse before a formula is
definitely fixed
The Associated Press Is assured in a
high quarter that the situation is very, ia
vorable and that perhaps it will be pos
sible to conclude the negotiations in the
next German note
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
JOHN BRUNELLE is
A VERY BAD ACTOR
Served 80 Years for Numbering Hotel
Keeper and Is Now Charged with
Smashing Son IS Head.

KEENE, \. H., Feb. 1J-John Bru-
nellie, who was released from the state
prison in Concord last August after serv
ing % years of 30-year term for murder
was arrested in East Jaffrey Saturday for
an assault upon his son, Frank Brunette.
aged IS years, Wednesday, Feb 8. near
Gardner, Mass. Brunette was brought
here and kept at the Jail over night Satur-
day, being taken to Gardner Sunday.
1t appears that there has been more or
less trouble between the two Brunelles
since the older man was released last sum
mer. Wednesday he is alleged to have
picked up a flatiron and struck his son on
the head, fracturing the skull
Brunette was arrested in 1892 for the
killing of John c. Wheeler, a hotel keeper
at Rindge. Brunette had asked Wheeler
to serve him some whiskey. but Wheeler
refused because Brunette was DRINK Brun-
nellie went out and got whiffetree and re-
turned, striking Wheeler on the head and
killing him. He pleaded guilty to murder
in the second degree at the April term of
the superior court here in 1892 and was
sentenced to 80 years in prison, of which
he served %
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Both Gas BurnersWe
ed On, Though But One
Was Lighted
BANK BOOKS SHOWED
DEPOSITS OF 81, 500
In the Opinion of the Authorities of
Burlington Death Was Accidental
Man Was Unmarried, but Leaves
Mother and Sister.

BURLINGTON, Feb. 15.-Fred Hall.
a man about so years of age, employed
IN the fish market of Carpenter & Per
ley at ~ Pearl street, was found dead
yesterday forenoon in the store Office
Death was caused by Illuminating
gas which escaped from a burner
gas stove.
Mr.. Hall, who lived with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Beauchemin at 63 Park
street, went to work as usual yesterday
morning apparently in excellent health.
He swept out the store shortly before :
Q clock and then went into the Office
and removed his overcoat, hat and
gloves.
When found later he was lying on the
floor dead. Both gas burners We're
turned on, though but one was lighted
The office was formerly used as a re-
frigerator and was practically air tight,
with heavy door in front. In spite of
this fact the gas fumes penetrated the
entire building.
Mr.. Parizo, another market man. en-
tered the store about 10 clock to ne
gotlate for some fish. Finding no one
III he opened the office door aad discov-
cred Mr.. Hall s body on the floor.
Chief of Police Russell and Health
Officer Nolan were notified and after in
speeding the body, ordered il removed
to the undertaking rooms of A. b.
| Lavigne at Winooski
In the opinion of the authorities Mr..
| Halls death was entirely accidental
He evidently had sat down to warm
himself after lighting the gas burner
and dozed off, falling from his chair
and being overcome by the gas
! Mr.. Hall had lived here about Is
years. He came here from Rutland. He
was unmarried, his only known rela-
tives are his mother in Rutland and a
sister.
In his trunk at his rooming place
were bank books showing $500 to his
credit and he had about $40 in his peck
cts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
ALLEGED PLOTTERS
ARE INDICTED AGAIN
German Consul General and Associates
Charged with Conspiring to
Blow Up Factories.

san FRANCISCO, Feb. i5.-The fed
eral grand jury returned another indict-
ment each yesterday in the bomb plot
cases against Frank Bopp, consul general
for Germany here, Baron E. H. Won
Setback, vice consul. Baron George Viii
helm Won Brincklen, military attache OF
the consulate, Charles c. Crowley and
Mrs. Margaret Cornell, detectives en-
ployed by the consulate, J. II. Van Kool
bergen and Louis J. Smith
All are charged in eight counts with
conspiring to blow up ammunition facto-
ries, railroads and trains in the United
States and steamers carrying munitions of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
EXPLAINS WHY MEN
ARE GROWING BALD

Thousands of men are growing bald
every day and don t know the reason
why. Many Of them never expect to
save even what hair is left
This is indeed pity, SAYS a
specialist because badness usually
comes from carelessness and anyone
who gives the scalp a little attention
should always have an abundance of
good, healthy hair Dust and dirt help
to cause badness by clogging the pores
IN the scalp and giving the dandru1
germs fertile ground for breeding.
The treatment is very simple: Sham
poo at least once in ten days and de
strov the dandruff germs by applying
frequently Partisan Sage, delightfully."-
efficient preparation that Wilfred +.
Root is now recommending as the sur
est treatment to stop falling hair, TO
remove dandruff and to refresh and in
vigorate the hair roots.
The cost Of generous bottle Of
Partisan Sage is very little and drug
gists everywhere have been authorized
to offer it with guarantee of perfect
satisfaction or money returned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

war from United States ports to the all;es
IN restraint of and interference with com
merce under the Sherman antitrust act
Overt acts alleged were all cited in a sim.
liar indictment returned last December
against three of the cipals-Crowlev.
Mrs. Cornell, and Won Brincken. All OF
those named in the indictment returned
yesterday were indicted last Thursday on
charges of conspiring to carry out the same
practices in Canada.
In the indictments yesterday the defend
ants are charged with conspiring specifi-
cally to blow up the works of the Hercules
Powder company at Pinole. Cal. the
plants of the Aetna Chemical company at
Ishpeming, Mich, and at Aetna. Ind. the
Grand Trunk railway between Detroit,
Mich, and Montreal, Can, and various
steamers operating on the Pacific coast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Great Enthusiasm at Ban
quet Attended by Noted
Men Last Night
MARKS NEW EPOCH
FOR NEW ENGLAND
A Total of $4,000 to Be Raised for
National Dairy Show Next Fall
Twenty Five Springfield Men Have
Pledged S25O,O00

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. Is
Governors of several New England
states, railroad presidents, big business
men, prominent professional men, col
lege presidents and agriculturists sat
shoulder to shoulder at the big BANQUET
at the Hotel Kimball last night to in
augurate the campaign for 100000
with which properly to equip the
grounds for the national dairy show
this fall. The project is the first big
definite move ON the part of business
men to develop the agricultural life of
the eastern states and as such was re-
Ipeatedly referred to by the speakers.
- believe this dinner is the beginning
Of new epoch for New England"
said w W. Marsh Of Iowa, director
Iof the dairy show, who had come ! 400
miles just to attend the dinner, and his
statement was cheered to the echo.
The 100000 is the amount Spring
field and vicinity is pledged to secure
within the next 10 days, and then the
rest of Massachusetts and the other
eastern states will be asked to sub
scribe $250,000 making total of $3.50
1000. But only $250,000 remains for
Springfield to raise, for President Josh
Iua l.. Brooks, announced, amid rousing
cheers that p local men had already
II.
the distance toward the goal achieved.
| 1t was most distinguished gather
ing, and the enthusiasm was unbound
ed. Business men from the West said
that never in their entire experience
had they seen such spirit and determi-
nation evidenced at an agricultural
! gathering. Gov. Mccall referred to it
afterward as a wonderful meeting .
! At the head table sat, among others,
Gov. Mccall, Gov. Beeckman of Rhode
Island, Gov. Holcomb of Connecticut,
/ Gov. Spaulding of New Hampshire,
Howard Elliott of the New Haven.
James II. Hustis of the Boston 4
Maine. Assistant Secretary of Agricul-
ture Carl Vrooman, President Kenyon
l.. Butterfeld of the Massachusetts
agricultural college, Mayor Stacy and
directors of the national dairy show.
President Brooks of the exposition pre-
sided aad Charles ". Bosworth of this
city was POSTMASTER.
| Gov. Gates of Vermont was absent
because of illness and Gov. Curtis of
Maine found it impossible at the last
moment to attend Thomas w. Lawson
who intended to be present, was called
Ito Washington on business late in the
afternoon, but sent telegram stating
his disappointment and adding that he
twas with them q all through There
were some 425 present, including dele
cations from all parts of New England
lamong them one of % from the Boston
lchamber of commerce, headed by R. +
ICutting and including such men rs
John C. Oreutt, Secretary James H. Me
fKihben and Secretary Wilfred Wheeler
lof the state board of agriculture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

weakened by the lack of self-confi-
dence engendered by such 4 process
than by the vanity which follows the
silly Dragging of overload parents.
Don t think that the moment YOU
are alone with your boy or girl YOU
must find fault or endeavor TO improve
the occasion by a little moralizing, no
matter in how loving q spirit This is
the hardest Of all, for no one is so
anxious TO help a child toward perfec-
tlon as is its parent. vet it surely
leads to an avoidance Of the moments
alone together. which should be times
Of happy condolences.
Don I correct the child before 9th
ers. Never mind if a well-meaning
relative does say. MY dear, ] am
surprised that you do not show more
force of character; your children are
suffering from lack of discipline. =
Pass the matter over until YOU and
the small offender can have il out
alone If the circumstances arc such
that II cannot be passed over, take
him out of the room.
Lastly, laugh often with, but never
at, your child. This takes self-denial.
but II pays. Make up-your mind that
whatever others may say. he can de-
pend upon Won for a quick. sure under
standing, without bubble Or joke at
his expense. This does not mean that
he must not take his share Of harmless
fun. K is wholesome and too much
sheltering would make him oversensi-
tive but the mother who lets her child
know that she never makes fun OF
him will be surprised at the confidence
with which he relies upon it-Nella
Foss Ford IN Mother s magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
IF YOU ARE A SICK WOMAN.

Can you afford to doubt such over
whelming evidence as that of the
letters constantly being published in
the daily press, showing how lydia
+ Pinkham 5 Vegetable Compound.
that good old-fashioned remedy made
from roots and herbs, restores suffer
ing women to health and strength ?
Thousands of women suffered Just as
You are suffering and in letters over
their own signatures state they have
been made well by Lydia f. Pink
ham 5 Vegetable Compound. Why
don t you try it?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

FOR SALE-40 horses - We have
Just arrived with 80 head: l pair bays,
$3.50; two pair browns, $500 and B.
go; one pair roans, 1880; two pair
gray mares, 5000 and 3,175; one pair
bays, 5000; three pairs black mares, p
$50 to 300; one black mare, $500; one
black horse, 1900; several single horses
and mares, 1900 to 1850; a few sec
onds, 1850 to 1900. We can save YOU
money if you want good horses, as we
buy more horses direct from the farms,
and in larger quantities in the west
than any dealer in Massachusetts, All
fresh and healthy. Have 100 head in
West ready to ship now. No stale,
sick market horses. Next load in two
weeks. All horses warranted. Gull
ford & Wood Horse Co., E. J. Wood,
Prop, Shelburne Falls, Mass. 2S9-306
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

\ new electric range j. so flexible in
it, construction being made in a mum.
Der Of interchangeable parts. that Il
may be assembled into any one Of a
half dozen shapes TO fit different hooks
and corners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Heard in a Sal-er-Grocery

Customer-See here, this whisky you
sold me has been doctored.
Dealer-Well, YOU said YOU wanted ii
Tor medicinal purposes.-Boston Trans
cript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Woman 5 idea of Economy.

Husband-Why in the world do you
have our bills come in weekly instead
of monthly?
Wife-You told me that you didn t
want them so large, didn t you?-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Gasoline Dealers Must Look Out for
Uncle Sam.

The present government inquiry into
the high price of gasoline Is commented
on in the current issue Of Farm and
Fireside, the national farm paper pub
lished in Springfield, Ohio.
GOOD authority declares the price
may 20 to 81 cents The war has had
something 10 DO with il. preventing de-
velopment of many new oil fields. in all
parts of the world, Just when the
motor car and other uses were hosting
the consumption, and also intruding an
extraordinary demand for use in what
has been called a petroleum war.
The trade commission, the DEPART
ment of the interior, the department
of justice, and the interstate commerce
commission are all looking into Pc
troleum products. IL Is declared that
production is falling Off in some i'm
portant fields, but how far this causes
the increase in general prices cannot
yet be told. Nor is there explanation
Of the remarkable differences in prices
between different markets.
Uncle Sam made -, 10000 last wear
from "a coln ,g ,r-c,I
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
ADVICE FOR MOTHERS.
Never Laugh at Your Child Is Last of
Four Don'ts

A few don Is might well be conspic
uously posted in many a mother :
mind.
Don I consider il necessary to svs-
tematically underrate your child.
Your adult friends will know you do
not mean it. but the child win not,
and probably more characters are
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

Uncle Sam made $4,000. 600 last wear
from the sale of wood from the gov
ernment forests.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Wanted

WANTED-Pine, ash and oak lum-
her, green or dry, any size. Address
Lumber" Reformer office. 293-297#
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

FOR SALE-Cottage and two-tene-
ment house; IL West Street. 297-30S#
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

FOR SALE-All kinds of dry wood
George NJ Stark, Cedar street. 234-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
Special Notices

GAMING CHAIRS-G. w. Hudson. 4
Spring Street. 297-300s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
For Sale

FOR SALE-AIl kinds of wood. f. A.
Harrow, Flat ST. Tel. 4S-W. 231-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

TO RENT-Two pleasant tenements.
Inquire at Locust st. 2O3.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15
To Rent

TO Reimbursement; 8 West ST.
296-301
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

TO RENT-First-class downstairs tenc-
ment. - BROOK St. 2S3-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-15

TO RENT - Modern tenement $14
inquire at IL Prospect st. 273-tf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-29
FEDERAL OFFICIALS REVEAL
METHOD az WHICH he WAS
RlAckMAiLED.
TRAPPED WHILE ON VISIT
TO SUPPOSED FRIEND
,onsents to Save Girls From SHANE"
Of Exposure and Puts Up $500 CASH
Later Followed to Home and Muleted
For Thousands by Threats of Ex-
posure.

Chicago. Sept. c9-Tha details of a
scheme whereby wealthy Iowa man
referred to Is "a leading citizen Of his
community" was compelled to pay
$4,000 to a band Of so-called Mann
act blackmailers. was revealed when
H. G. Clahsugh. investigator for the
department Of justice, prepared TO hold
conference with {. Z. Wheeler and
T. Jay. attorneys fer the Iowa vic
tim, and one of the two girls alleged
to have been the lures in this case.
The Iowan. it is said was intro
Guced to che Of the lures" by client
in his home town. who said she was
the girl aunt. Later he came to Chi
cage alone and visited the apartment
in which the girl he had met in Iowa
lived with another girl. While he was
there the bell rang and one of the girls
locked the Iowan and the other gir'
in 4 bed room. The two visitors
claimed to be a lawyer and a detective
and accused the Iowan of violation OF
the Mann act.
The Iowan pleaded that he would
save the girls from shame, and he paid
the men $500 on the spot. Followed