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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
Local Troops and Many
Boys Besides Members
Meet in Armory
FROM Is TO 100
YOUNGSTERS THERE
Demonstration of Signalling and First
Aid Work Given Under Direction of
Commissioner and Program of Games
Carried Out.

With 70 to loo boys testing their vo-
cal organs and their skill on foot in a
variety of games, the meeting of boys
in the Armory last evening in the in
terest of the Boy Scout movement in
Brattleboro gave the movement a de-
cided impetus. 1t was not formal
gathering, as any of the spectators can
attest, but meeting wherein the lads
were free to make all the noise they
chose, under proper guidance, and there
were times when noise was the main
element.
All boys over i years old were in
vited, and a number of men and women
were present also, including some par
ents, school teachers and pastors. Sew
eral boys from West Brattleboro were
in the bunch.
Rev. J. Fredrik Virgin of ST. Mi
| chael Episcopal church, who last week
was elected Scout commissioner at the
formation of a local council for Brat
| tleboro, was in charge and kept things
moving in a manner that indicated the
wisdom of the choice Of commissioner.
| He demonstrated his ability to handle
| boys and was one Of them all the time,
and whether they We're Scouts or uni
Identified with the organization all felt
perfectly at home and entered into the
various stunts with zest and enthusi-
asm. Occasionally Mr.. Virgin IS voice
or his whistle could be heard above the
din, but as general thing pandemoni-
um reigned, although without rough
ness.
For the first part of the evening a va
riety of games occupied the youngsters
attention. They included a wheelbar-
row race with boys acting as wheelbar-
rows, three-legged race, relay race and
other sports.
Then Mr.. Virgin told the boys that
four Boy Scout troops had been organ
lied and said there ought TO be eight
He asked all who wished to become
Scouts to go to thu leader of some troop
or to speak to him on the street or tel
ephone to him or come to his house and
be assigned to some troop.
There was interested silence when he
said that probably there would be a
union Scout camp next summer and
that later it was planned to give a
public exhibition of Boy Scout work to
Scouts could do.
LAIitI tllN 1HeIt dS dCtpSS
! the hall by means of q flag on a pole,
: messages being sent b. one Scout and
received and announced BY another.
There was a demonstration of first aid
work, boy supposedly having broken
leg being bound UP and carried off OR
an \ improvised stretcher. and other
: boys supposedly being over come with
smoke being shouldered by other boys
by the method known as the fireman 5
lift. The regular Boy Scouts repeated
: the Scout law and other things learned
from the Scout manual, and after this
there We're more games.
At @ 'elock the members of the -four
: organized troops were assembled and
d gave the Scout yell, after which all the
!, other boys We're grouped with them and
! all sang verse of America to close Q
Q very interesting occasion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
LOCATIONS FOR
FARM LOAN BANKS
Twelve to Be Established by Board
Which Has Returned from Final
Tour of Country.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s-The federal
iarm loan board, which has Just returned
from its final tour Of the country to deter
mine the best location for the establish
mcnt Of l. federal farm loan banks, today
began studying the mass of testimony re-
ceived during its trip, The announcement
OF the selection of the y federal districts
in which the banks are to be located i
expected within % days. The testimony
taken, according to the board, emphasized
the great demand for an agency to lower
and equalize interest rates on farm loans
1t also showed, the board stated. that
farmers have been required to pay exorb
tant interest and unnecessary commissions
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

Two important announcements arc made
by Berlin today in reporting continued
progress of the Teutonic invasion OF Ruma-
MIA. The capture of Giurgiu on the Dan
ubc places Field Marshal Won Macken-
sens army only 81 miles from Bucharest,
with a railroad along which the advance
may be pressed. In occupying Curtea de
Argos General Falkenhayn's troops appar-
emily have driven the Rumanians from the
line of the Topolog and may even have
broken it, near the northern end OF the
lines of the Agcchu, along which the Ru-
manians were expected to make a decisive
stand.
Considerable interest attaches to the re-
ports or artillery activity that continue to
come from the northern end of the
Franco Belgian front. The Npres sector
has been twice mentioned within the last
2i hours in the British reports, last night
as the scene of British bombardment,
while today heavy German shclIing Of the
line north of lpres IS recorded. Recent
reports from Berlin declared that indica-
tions were accumuiating that an attack by
the entente at some new point along the
German lines on the western front was in
contemplation. Berlin today emphasizes
the importance of the German-Bulglrian
success in defeating a strong attack by en-
tcute forces along wide front in the
Monastir region. Extremely heavy losses
are declared to have been suffered by the
French, Serbians, Italians and Russians in
an assault which netted them nothing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
PLANS UNDER WAY
FOR MUSICAL GUILD
Banjoists, Mandolinists and Guitarists
of Brattleboro to Organize-Dis-
trict Organizer Named.

Plans are under way for the organ
ization Of Brattleboro chapter, No. l,
American Guild of Banjoists, Mando-
linists and Guitarists. The guild, which
Is native organization of Is years
standing, has in its membership and on
its board of directors all of the lead
ted instruments, with local chapters
in many cities and towns.
Primarily, the order was formed with
the object in view of raising the stand
ards of teaching, the publication OF a
better grade of music for these instru-
ments, and the education of the public
to the true musical value of a family
of instruments which has long been
considered. at least by many, as being
fitted for little else than amusement.
With the incorporation of the chap
ter plan,. however, the guild has taken
a tremendous stride in membership and
usefulness. While to be granted a pro
fessional certificate for teaching, one
, has to pass the same rigid investiga
tion and examination as heretofore
chapter membership is open to all play
ers of the banjo, mandolin and guitar
whether beginners or advanced.
Outside of its social features, which
are many and varied the principal ae
| tivity of q chapter is its orchestra
which in the case of Brattleboro chap
/ ter doubtless will be a welcome addi
, tion to local musical circles. It will in
| cludc the Harmony Mandolin orchestr;
| organized last winter
Ernest O. Cooke of Is Prospec
court, who is professional member o
the guild, has been appointed a distric
organizer and secretary pro TEN of tn
] lncnl chnrnf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
Centre Congregational Church

Tuesday, Nov. 2s, at 80 p. NJ
Christian Endeavor mission study class
with the Misses Mellen, - Walnut
street
Wednesday, Nov. %, at $50 p. m.-
Union Thanksgiving service. Special
music. Sermon by Rev. Il. H. Clapp
Offering for Associated Charities.
Food, fruit, vegetables, dainties and
money are solicited for the Thauksgiv
ing dinners which will be sent out by
the Woman s Association. Article,
should be left with Mrs. Fremont Ham
ilton by Wednesday noon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
TURKEYS FOR TROOPERS.
Caravan Loaded With Good Things
Bound for Pershing's Camp

COLUMBUS, y. NJ, Nov. 2s.--Six-
teen thousand pounds Of dressed tur-
keys, 1000 pounds of cranberries, 100
boxes of apples and oranges, 1000
pounds of plum pudding and 1000
pounds Of candies and other dainties
were shipped south yesterday for
Thanksgiving dinners for the troops of
the punitive expedition.
Thirty-threc motor trucks in com
mand of Capt. W. F. Herringshaw con
veyed the cargo The lead trucks ear
ried muslin streamers bearing in red
letters the words "The Turkey Train.
Extra guards boarded the caravan as il
departed for field headquarters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
FOOTBALL STAR KILLED.
Pennock Was Guard on the Winning
Harvard Team of 1914.

NEWARK, \. y, Nov 2S.-The body
Of Stanley B. Pennock, star guard of the
1914 Harvard football team, who was
killed yesterday in an explosion at the
plant of the Aromatic Chemical company
of which he was partner, was claimed
today by his father and removed to his
home in New York. Pennock's identity
as the football man was not learned here
until today. He played right guard
against Yale in 1914 and was chosen that
year by Walter Camp for the same posi-
tion on the so-called All America team
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28

The destruction OF two Zeppeins in
Monday nights raid makes total of five
of the giant dirigibles which have been
destroyed in the three latest attacks by
German airmen on British towns On
September 3 one OF Il squadron of airships
was brought down in flames close to Lon.
don. On September %, twelve Xeppeins
again attempted to reach London and this
time two were victims of the British anti
aircraft guns
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28

HARRISBURG, Pa. Nov 28-The
state livestock sanitary board announces
that it has issued a quarantine embargo
against importation into Pennsylvania of
any cattle, sheep or swine from Nebraska
or through Kansas City yards because of
reports of an outbreak of foot and mouth
disease in the West, it is stated that the
embargo will forbid importation of cattle
from the states for any purpose whatever.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
RETREAT IN ORDER.
London Has More Encouraging Reports
Of the Rumanian Situation.

LONDON. Nov. 2S. - The military
situation in Rumania is improving for
the Rumanians, according to a despatch
received today by tine wireless press
from Bucharest b. way Of Rome. Field
Marshal Won Mackensen is said to be
making no material progress. The Ru-
manian retreat, it is added, is proceed
inc in perfect order on a settled front.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
HELP FOR GEN. TREvINo.
Troops Being Assembled at Sauz, 80
Miles North of Chihuahua.

JUAREI, Mexico, Nov 2S. - Rein
forccmcnts for Gen. Trevino are being
assembled in Sauz, 81 miles north of
chihuahua city, and will be led toward
the city by Gen. Gonzales, commander
Of the Juarez brigade, who left here
early today with a train loaded with
men and munitions, it was officially an
nouuccd at military headquarters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
TRAGEDY AT BARRE.
Body of Goddard Student Found with
Bullet Hole Through Heart.

BARRE, Nov. IS. - The body of
Romeo Scampini, a student at Goddard
seminary, was found in local club
house today with a bullet hole in the
heart. Natalie Fontana, who was held
as a material witness, told the police
Scampini committed suicide.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
CHIHUAHUA EVACUATED.
Report to That Effect Received in Ell
PaSo Texas.

Ell PASO, Texas, Nov. 2S.-United
States government officials here claim
to have received positive information
regarding the reported evacuation of
Chihuahua City by Gen. Trevino, the
CarranZa commander, because of a
shortage of ammunition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28

SPRINGFIELD, H., Nov. 28.-Orders
closing the Union stock yards at Chicago
and the National stock yards at East st.
Louis against the shipment Of any cattle,
sheep or hogs save for immediate slaugh.
ter were issued by State Veterinarian Dy-
son yesterday after receipt Of news of a
suspected outbreak of the foot and mouth
disease ir Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
STEAMER NOT DAMAGED.
Pro Patria, Which Was Stranded. Ar
rives at North Sydney, C. B.

NORTH SYDNEY, G. B.-The steam
er Pro Patria, which stranded at Flat
Point early today arrived off port this
morning. She was apparently not Sc
ported that the steamer was the Ameri-
que, vessel which is said to have
called for help in radiograms picked up
by the shore stations. No word has
been received at this port of such a
steamer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
PLACED ON SUPREME
COURT DOCKET TO-DAY
Railroad Suit Brought to Test the Ad-
amson Law Expected to Be Ad-
vanced Rapidly.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s.-The trans
cript of the Missouri, Oklahoma and
Gulf railroad suit, in which Judge W.
&C. Hook held the Adamson law uncon-
stutional, was placed on the supreme
court docket today. Solicitor General
Davis announced that when the court
re-convenes Monday he will enter mo-
tion to advance this ease, which has
been selected for test.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
GREECE MAKES APPEAL.
Tells Neutral Nations About the Coer.
cion by Entente Powers.

ATHENS, via London, Nov. 2S.-The
government of Greece today appealed to
the neutral nations through Greek diplo-
mats at the respective neutral capitals
against the coercion being employed BY
entente powers toward Greece"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28

A ear ferry has been started between
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Is
land. The boats in the new service
have been designed with regard to To-
cal weather conditions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
THE WEATHER.
Overcast with Rain Probably Tonight
and Wednesday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 The
weather forecast: Overcast weather
with probably rain tonight and Wed
nesday. Fresh south winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
AMERICAN SHIP SUNK.
Lloyds Has Report That the Chemung
Has Gore Down.

LONDON, Nov. 28.-Lloyds reports
that the American steamship Chemung
has been sunk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28

Landlady-Young man, did you ex-
pectorate in the waste basket?
1920 Roomer-No, madam, missed it?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
In Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, Nov Is, 7.30 p. m.-Reg-
ulor meeting of Dennis Rcbekah lodge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
Are Continuing with Success
in Their Drive Toward
Bucharest
BULGARIANS CAPTURE
TOWN OF GIURGIU
This Important Point on the Danube Is
Only 81 Miles from the Rumanian
Capital, and Is Important from a
Military Standpoint.

BERLIN, by wireless to Sayvlle. Nov
2S.-'Thc Austro-Gcman forces in western
Rumania are continuing with success their
drive toward Bucharest, the war Office an
uounccs. New operations have been be-
gun and additional ground has been gained
10y the invaders
The Bulgarians have captured the i'm
portant Danube town OF Giugu ON the
railroad south OF Bucharest The Ruma-
nian town OF Curtes de Argcs, south ol
tampulung, has been captured
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28

The forces invading western Eumania
are now within less than 40 miles Of
Bucharest The town of Giurglu, across
the Danube from the Bulgarian fortress OF
Pustcvhuk. is 81 miles south of the Ruma-
riau hospital It has considerable impor-
t1nco from "a military standpoint, owing
rot only to IT'S position with respect to
Bucharest, but to the fact that it is CON.
uectcd by railroad with the capital
The attack ON Bucharest from the north
also is developing rapidly. The town of
C,rtes dc Argcs is 81 miles northwest of
the city II is ~ miles southwest OF Cam
Iuluug in the vicinity OF which there has
been heavy fighting for several weeks.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-10
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HIGH PRICE FOR
COTTON PICKING.

very unique way of raising money
was engaged in by the members of the
New Church Workers of the Metho-
dist church during the past week when
about thirty ladies spent the day on
the farm of j, S. Pate several miles
from the city picking cotton. Mr.
Pate offered the ladies $1,000 for every
bale they picked. About 1900 pounds
for all they picked About 1900 pounds
was picked. A most sumptuous din,
ner was served the pickers bf Mr.
and Mrs. Pate.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-10
BILL EAKES
is THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE FOR
TREASURER
OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
He is one of five brother-Rev. j.
H. Fakes, D. D., Rome, Ga; Rev. r.
F. Fakes, Decatur, Ga, Rev. G. M.
Fakes, Atlanta, Ga; M. M. Fakes, At
torney, Cordele, Ga.
He is At years old; was born and
reared on the farm in the county OF
Forsyth, Georgia; HAS HAD FlF-
TEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE; was
for eight years chairman of the Board
County Commissioners of Rockdale
County, Ca, and is now an active
member of the Georgia State Senate.
He is man of substantial business
experience, and will greatly appreci-
ate your vote and influence with your
friends.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-10
MISS FLETCHER ENTERTAlNs.

+ Miss Annie Kate Fletcher was de-
lightful hostess on Friday afternoon
when she entertained the bridge club
at her home on Twelfth avenue. Love
Iy decorations of red roses were used
in the dining room and quantities OF
asters were beautifully arranged in
vases in the living room. The top
score prize "a fern DISH was won by
Miss jeanette Scandrett. Consola-
ton prize a deck of cards, was won
BY Mrs. A. H. Edwards. After the
games a very elaborate salad course
was served. Miss Fetched was as
sisted in serving by her mother, Mrs.
Fletcher. Those present were Mes
danes Tom Nesbit, A H. Edwards,
CLYDE Wilson, Cliff Monfort, Ed Kiker,
Clanton Ship, ]. T. Jones, Price
Heard, Hal Stoy, Nicholson, Haskell,
George Wilkes, Seab Hamilton, Misses
Edith Fletcher, jeanette Scandrett,
Marie Diffee Lucille Diffee, Evelyn Nc
Elhannon and Lilly Dunlap.
Ben Williams of Elko, spent Sunday
in the city with friends.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-10

LITTLE WORRIES.
There's a lot of little worries
That beseige us every day,
Just a-pckin' and a-nagin' all the day;
They're imps from the Internal,
And their mission seems eternal
Just a-pickin' and a-nagin' all the day
There's a lot of little worries
Weave themselves our business thru
And keep pickin' and a-nagin' all the
day;
And regardless of their system,
I've seen none that ever missed 'em-
Just a-pickin and a-tagin' all the day
There's lots of little worries,
Come around us every day,
Jest a-pickin' and a-nagin' all the day;
You get mad and ball them out,
Then they get you good and stout
Just a-pickin' and a-nagin' all the day.
There's a lot of little worries
That surround us every day,
Jest a-pickin' and a-nagin' all the day;
But a great and master mind
Can overcome the constant grind
And the pickin' and the nagin' all the
day. A. M. S.
C. R. James, of Boston, is visiting
his brother, E. B. James.
Miss Mary Parker leaves for Shorter
college on Tuesday.
Miss Lillian Branch, of Quitman, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. P. Fleming.
Miss Julia Ryan, of Hawkinsville,
is the guest Of Mrs. J. S. Gordy.
Miss Loula Stead left Wednesday
to visit relatives in Americas.
Mrs G. M. Rodgers spent Thurs
day in Lilly the guest of homefolks.
Mrs. Louise Jones of Waycross is
visiting Mrs W. D. German.
A. E. Jackson was on business at
Vienna Friday
Pearson Ellis was on business at
Fitzgerald Friday.
DR.. E. B. McRae, of Perry, Fla, is
in the city ON business. -
Mrs. ]. B. Mcdonald was the guest
during the week of friends in Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hill announce
the birth of a daughter.
Mrs. w. L. Barlow of Triton, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. ]. G. Ingram.
Miss Vera Carroll spent Sunday in
Macon the guest of friends.
Mrs. Powell Of Newman is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. E. P Bass.
Miss Matte Bolton has been confin-
ed to her room from illness during
the past week.
Rev. ]. N. Jones and daughter, MISS
Louise Jones of Arab were visitors
in the city Friday.
Miss Lois Kinnett and Mrs. w. "A.
Whatlev of Arab visited relatives in
the city Friday
Miss Irma Flanders has returned
to her home in Macon after visiting
her sister, Mrs. Will Flanders.
Miss Rae Jones has returned to Al
lanta after spending several days with
her sister, Mrs. Hugh Lasseter.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-10
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR
AT BULLOCK HOME.

On last Wednesday, evening Misses
Mary and Margaret Bulloch were de-
lightful hostesses at their sixteenth
birthday anniversary when they en-
tertained with beautiful Sweet Six
teen Prom Party" At eight-thirty
the guests gathered on the lawn at
their home on Eleventh avenue which
seemed a fairyland with its decora-
tons of soft lights and Japanese Ian
terms. The guests were received on
the porch where punch was served
by Misses Ruth Wilkes and Mary Par
ker. At a late hour a delicious ice
course was served. Those enjoying
the hospitality of the evening were:
Misses Emily Webster, Emma Mad
dox, Dorothy McGhee of New Or
leans, Matte Mae MCCARTHY, Mildred
Churchwell, Martha Lifsey, Elsie
Williams, Frank Marsh, Ida Marsh,
Jane Howell, Sara Stroller, Louise
Slade, Maxwell Williams, Claudia
Pate, Grace Williams, Irma Flanders
of Macon, Anna. Calhoun, Jewell Bull
loch. Faustelle Williams, Thelma
Cook, Villa Webb and Alice Whipple;
Messrs. Glover Macarthur, Perry
Clegg, Mabry Kennedy, D. c. Brow
der, Griffin Lanier, Howard Conner,
Russ Harris, Cliff Wilson, James Diff
fee, John Pate, George Wilkes, Nor
ris Adkins, Woody Fouche, Norton Nc
Kenzie Charlie Macarthur, Robert
Harris and Paul Wilkes.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-09-10
WHO'S YOUR CANDIDATE ?
Shall One Man Or One Family
Hold The Same Office Always?

The present Treasurer of Georgia
has been connected with that depart
ment of the State government for
practically 80 years. His brother was
Treasurer before him.