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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
RICHARD C.. AVERILL
A WITNESS TODAY
In Trial of His Father, G.. G. Averill,
Testified as to Certain Entries
on Banks Books.
Especial to The Reformcr.)

URLlNGTON, May 3.
Richard C. Avcrin, son of the de-
fendant, was on the stand the greater
part of today in the trial in the United
States court of George c. Averill,
charged with making or causing to be
made false entries on the books of
the Vermont National bank of Brattle-
boro, with intent to deceive govern
ment officials when he was president of
the institution.
The son testified to certain entries
made by him in the ledger and cashier s
checks book, the prosecution attempt
ing to prove that false entries were
made with an intent to deceive.
Clarke c. Fits of Brattleboro, chief
counsel for the defendant, admitted
that no money passed in the transfer of
deposits from the Vermont National
bank to the Shawmut or Hanover
banks.
After the district attorney had of
fered several specific dates and entries
III evidence, Judge Hand excluded a
mass of evidence that might be put in.
stating that this was not necessary to
prove prima facie that the defendant
inserted the figures to convince the
comptroller that the bank s reserve was
a stated amount, when it was not.
Among the prominent men here from
Brattleboro are Judge James NJ. TYLER,
DR.. S. f. Lawton and DR.. H. D. Hol,
ton, all directors and the latter now
president of the Vermont National
bank
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The announce
ment from Berlin that new and definite in
structions are to be given to German sub
marine commanders is the first positive in
dication of how Germany will attempt to
meet President Wilson's final demand that
she declare and effect an abandonment of
the present method of submarine warfare
President Wilson is represented by those
closest about him as unshaken in his deter
mination that the issue is not negotiable: 4:
that n settlement cannot be delayed by
discussion Of side issues such as the British
blockade and retaliatory measures. and
that the controversy between the countries
can proceed further in diplomacy only if
Germany edectually stops destruction of
ships without warning and takes measures
TO bring her submarine operations within
the confines of international law.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
ORDER FLOWERS FOR
TWIN STATE LEAGUE
Seems Bound for Cemetery, in Opinion
ct Bellows Falls Correspondent
Two Teams Stand By.
Especial to The Reformer.)
BELLOWS FAILS AIa,-

1t looks like sweet immortelles for
the Twin State league. This fast lit
tie hve-ycarsoid league seems to be
Nound Tor the cemetery. Claremont
and Bellows Folis are standing game
y by the circuit, but it looks as
though all others had deserted Ma;
4. Nj. heyes of Keene said Yesterday
that so far has he knew nobody in
heene would take the trouble to tr,.
Ito have a team there this season. The
fans are willing enough to be repre-,
sented in the league. but a board Of di-
rectors cannot be found Newport is
out of it, according to reports from
that town last night. Windsor has had
n change of heart, and the report from
that place is that if someone will go
in and put team on the field the fans
viii attend the games, which is con
sldered generous offer by CIaremont
and Bellows Falls-considering where
it came from.
Greenfield may as well prepare to
enter Jack Zeller s league. The reports
as printed above are from good author
tiles Bellows Falls and Claremont are
ready to again WELD the bIudgcon. but
n two-club eircuit is all that appears
at present. Some of the men interest
cd in baseball think it would be n
good thing TO allow the league to rest
a year and start again in 1917.
In Claremont and Bellows Falls there
are debts of $3.50 and $425, respective
", left over from last year Unless
the fans in those two towns are really
Ipossessors of some red sporting blood
it looks as though someone was due to
be stung But efforts will be made in
each place to reimburse the men who.
in the face of great odds last season.
went in and backed the teams
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
ATTACK REPULSED.
German Met with Serious Losses in
the Argonne, Paris Reports.

PARIS, May 3. - a German attack
in the Argonne was repulsed with Sc
rious losses for the assailants, the war
office announced this afternoon. In the
Nerdun region last night there was
heavy fighting with heavy artillery.
The text of the statement follows:
In the Argonne district, after spirit
cd bombardmcnt with shells which re
leased irritating gases, the enemy un-
dertook yesterday evening a small at
tack in which three companies took
part upon our trenches. The Germans
were successful in gaining footing for
few moments in our advance position,
but they were not able to maintain this
success and had to retire. They sus-
tanned heavy losses by our fire.
In the region of Verdun there has
been fairly intense activity on the part
Of the opposing artillery forces in the
sectors of Dead Man s hill and Douau-
mont. One of our long range pieces
bombarded the railroad station at Sc
bastOpol. Flames were observed at the
station. The night passed quietly on
the remainder of the front.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
WARDsBoRo CENTER.

Herbert Wells of Newfane visited in
town recently.
Miss Eliza Bailey is visiting at
Edith Putnam s.
Mrs. Fletcher visited her daughter,
Mrs. Pine, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chatham were in
East Jamaica on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Putnam are away
visiting relatives and friends in vari-
Gus places.
". 4. Smith returned to Springfield,
Mass. this week after visiting his ia
ther, NJ Smith, n few days.
Mrs. Abbie Whitney has returned to
her home in Brattleboro, after selling
some Of her goods and storing some.
Miss Isabel Pierce is staving a few
days at DR.. Hefflon s while her rooms
are being prepared for her at y.
Wilder 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Farnum visited
the first of the week in the home OF
Mrs. Farnum S brother, Earl Simpson
in Windham.
Mrs. Emma Smith, who was here last
week storing her goods was called to
Boston Saturday by the death of her
brother, Henry Bissel
David Smith and little granddaugh-
ter, Mabel Fitzpatrick, also Mr.. Lee
Beau of Three Rivers, Mass, visited
Mr.. Smith s daughter, Mrs. Bert Ba-
con, Sunday.
Wi.iiam Fitzpatrick started Friday
for Hillsdale, \. Y, to spend Sunday
with his mother. From there he ex-
peeted to 90 to Seymour, Conn, to
work.
Miss Marian Putnam had a birthday
party Saturday afternoon. There were
about % present. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and candy were served
She was well remembered with pres.
ents. All report a very pleasant after
noon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
CRITICISM OF
PRESIDENT WILSON
Resolution Condemning Use of Wine at
White House Banquets Presented
to NJ. E. Conference.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, n. v, MAY
3.-Criticism of President Wilson for
providing wine for guests at banquets
at the White House was expressed in
resolutions submitted to the Methodist
general conference today by Rev.
James w Anderson of Oregon, No
The resolution was coldly received by
500 delegates and was referred to the
committee on temperance Although
the resolution was offered by DR.. An.
derson as an individual the entire
Missouri delegation supported the ac-
ton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
The ereat Methodist conferenee.
(Springfield Republicans

While the interest of the average
Methodist eenters more in the local
conference which determines his next
minister than in the greater gathering
of Methodist Episcopal elergymen and
laymen known as the general confer
ence. there is more inclusive inter
est IN the quadrennial body which leg
islates for a religions denomination
with 100000 members. This assem-
hlage Of over 500 delegates with 2l
bishops has begun to do business in the
great convention hall at Saratoga
Springs. There arc 1873 annual confer
ences represented IN the gathering in
proportion to their membership of min
isters, and the number of laymen is
equal to that of the clerical represen-
tatives This lay representation has
been allowed since 1872, when it was
won after long contest at the confer
ence meeting in Brooklyn. The mem
bers of this general conference viii be
engaged for four weeks in discussing
and acting upon important matters of
church poiity, and in e1ecting bishops.
editors of church newspapers, and
heads of official boards, whose selec-
tion is in the hands of this great gov
erning body.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
EVIDENCE NEARLY ALL IN.
County Court Trying Case of Gutter.
man Co. Against Houghton.

The attention of the county court at
Newfane. has been occupied ali day
with hearing the evidence in the suit
of the H. W. Gutterman Co. Of spring
field, Mass, against w. b. Honuhton
of Brattleboro. It was expected when
the noon recess was taken that the
most Of the evidence would have been
put in before the close Of the after.
noon session. This is a suit IN which
the plaintiff seeks to recover about
81 900 alleged to be the balance due
for storage of furniture and decorating
the house Of the defendant. Mr.. Cnm-
mings of the law firm of Learv, Leary
& Cummings OF Springfield and Chase
& Chase appear for the plaintiff and
T. Il. Barber for the defendant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
SERIOUS MAY DAY
RIOTS IN GERMANY
People Ciamorod for Peace and Food
Many Reported Killed or Wounded
in Berlin.

LONDON, May 3.-Serious trouble was
reported to have occurred in Berlin and
elsewhere in Germany on May day, says
the American correspondent Of the Fix.
change Telegraph company. Vast crowds,
composed for the most part of women of
the laboring classes, camored for peace.
The crowds were dispersed by the police
and many were arrested.
a Geneva telegram to the Central News
agency says: During the food riots at
Leipsie the police killed three persons and
wounded 70. In the riots in Berlin it is
reported that Is were killed and 300
wounded
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
Gen. Scott Has Sent Details
of Understanding in, Code
to Washington
AMERICAN TROOPS TO
RETIRE NEAR BORDER
And to Operate Against the Villa Ban
dts in Restricted Area, According
to Reports in Circulation at FL Paso
Not to Withdraw.

Ell PASO, Texas, May 3. = Advices
from Mexico City and Washington were
awaited today to set the seal of approv-
al upon provisional agreement that
IS understood to have been reached at
the informal conference between Gen.
Obregon, minister Of war Of the de
faeto government, and Mai Gen. Scott.
chief of staff Of the United States
army.
The conference was not ended until
after midnight and the two conferees
emerged from the meeting place in
good humor.
Gen. Scott Immediately arranged for
the despatch of a code message to
Washington, giving the details Of the
understanding reached with General
Obregon.
This detailed report is not expected
to reach Washington until late TODAY
and its consideration probably will de-
lay the answer to Gen. Scott until
Thursday.
4 similar message is being sent First
Chief Carranza.
Because of the difficulties of Mexican
Geographic transmission it is thought
his reply viii not reach here until after
Washington has made its answer.
The reported agreement is said to be
based on the general proposition that
the American troops viii further re-.
tire toward the border and operate
against the Villa bandits in a restrict
ed district where their presence and
activities will not provoke further hos
tility Of the Mexican people.
| Reports that the American troops
viii withdraw in either 80 or so davs
are in no way eonfrmable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
COL. ]. G. NORTON
SURPRISES FRIENI,S
Cards Issued Announcing His Marriage
Last October to Miss Mabel
E. Reynolds.
Especial to The Reformer.)
MONTPELIER. NJ

NUN IT LLIFfl, May 8
Cards were issued today announcing the
marriage OF Col. John @. Norton of st.
Albans and Mabel Z, Reynolds Of this city.
The event took place at Cornish. \. Fl
October 3, 1918, and the announcement
came as a great surprise to the friends of
the bridal couple
The bride is employed in the secretary's
department of Vermont Mutual Life IN
surance company. The groom is the Off
clal reporter OF the Vermont house of rep
resentatives He is widely known through
out the state through his connection with
state house affairs and the militia. He
was a reglmental officer in the Spanish
American war and at one time was private
secretary to Congressman Greene in Wash
ington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
THOUSANDS ARE IDLE.
Number of Garment Workers on Strike
Largely Increased Today.

NEW YORK, May 3.-The number
of garment workers out of work was
brought up to $1,000 today with a
strike of $4,000 in sympathy with
those who involuntarily became Idle
when the employers declared a lockout
last week. Officers of the union esti-
mated that 100000 in all are affected.
The shops involved represent large
part of the women s clothing industry
of the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
TAKEN FROM SHIP.
Two Women Claiming to Be Americans
Seized by British.

NEW YORK, May ,. - Officers of
the Holland line steamship
Ryndam, which arrived today, reported
that two women, who claimed to be
Americans, residents of San Francisco,
were taken off the ship by the British
at Falmouth and held for examination
The British authorities at the port re-
fused to give any explanation for this
act,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
In Odd Fellows Temple

wednesday, May 3-The temple will
be open to the public from 10 a. m.
throughout the day and evening. All
viii be most cordially welcomed.
Thursday, May 4, 7.3O p. m.-Regu-
lar meeting of Oasis Eneampment. The
Patriarchal degree will be conferred
on large class Of candidates. A GOOD
attendance is desired.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
BIRRELL HAS RESIGNED.
Chief Secrtary for Ireland Has Quit
Other designations Expected

LONDON, May 3. - Augustine Bir-
rell, chief secretary for Ireland has
resigned. Other designations were ex-
pected, including those of General
Friend, commanding the forces in Ire
land; Sir Matthew Nathan, under sec
retary for Ireland, and Sir Neville
Chamberlain, inspector general of the
Royal Irish conStabularv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
TO REFUSE DEMANDS.
Telegraphers and Signalnen to Be
Turned Down by Railroads.

NEW YORK, May 3.-The demand
of telegraphers and signalmen on the
lines of the New York Central and
Nickle Plate railroads for increased
wages and better hours will not be
granted, it was announced here today
by a vice president of the New York
Central
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
willing TO Take Chance.

Mrs. Henpeek Those who are nm.
lucky in love are said to be lucky at
cards.
Henpeck-If you a LET me out nights.
dear, | think It would be good thing
for me to play poker. Puck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
SPANISH SHIP SUNK.
Was Victim of submarine-One
Member of Crew Lost.

LONDON, May 3-Thc sinking by sub
marine OF another neutral steamship. the
spanish vessel Ninifreda, is reported in
Lioyds despatch from Spain. One mem
Der Of the crew was lost.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
THE WEATHER
Cloudy Tonight and Thursday-.Proba-
bly, Rain-Ngoderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, May 8. The
weather forecast: Cloudy tonight and
Thursday. Probably rain. Moderate
east to southeast winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
Elected Village Commission
er by Small Margin
Over Richmond
STAY-AT-HOMES
MUCH SURPRISED
All Other Officers e-elected-40-C Cent
Tax Rate Voted-Owenrs of Vacant
Lots Not to Be Taxed for Sprinkling
in Front Of Such Lots.

A still hunt resulted last night in the
annual village meeting in the election
of Capt. E. W. Gibson of Company 1,
Y. n. G., village commissioner for three
years over the chairman of the board,
Solon \. Richmond, who was a candi-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
HOUSE AT WHITE HOUSE.
Wilson'S Confidential Adviser to Dis
cuss Submarine Question.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Col. f. NJ.
House, President Wilson's closest adviser,
arrived here today for a visit at the White
House: He is expected to discuss the sub
marine situation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
First Baptist Church

Tonight, Christian Endeavor meeting.
Topic. Using Sunday for This World and
the Next. Isaiah 50 la. Ernest Barrie,
leader.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03
Patrick Pearse, Provisional
President of Ireland"
One of Number
MEN FOUND GUILTY AT
COURT MARTIAL TRIAL
All of the Rebels in Dublin Have Sur
rendered - Among 800 Prisoners
Landed in Wales 20 Were Suffering
from Wounds.

LONDON, May 3.-Three signatories to
the republican proclamation in Ireland have
been tried by court martial and found
guilty. They were shot this morning.
Patrick Fl, Pearce, the provisional
president of Ireland was among those
shot. Three other signers OF the proclama-
ton were sentenced to three years i'm
prisonment. Premier Asquith made an
nouncement to this effect in the house of
commons this afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03

Men drilling an artesian well in Ar
gentina found rich deposits of copper
at depth of 100 feet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03

DUBLIN, May 3, via London-The sit
uation in Galway, resulting from the Irish
revolt, has been serious, according to ad-
vices just received. On April % 200 reb-
els were within three miles of Galway
when naval vessel shelled them, compeli-
ing them to retire. Seven hundred Sim
Feiners have been sent from Dublin in d
special train under an armed guard to Bel
fast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03

HOLYHEAD, Wales, May 3. via Lon
don.-Thrce hundred more prisoners from
ireland, of whom % were wounded, were
landed here today. The prisoners included
considerable number of persons evident
ly OF a somewhat higher station than
those landed two days ago. Although the
prisoners Wore mems clothes it was re
ported that that several We're women, 80
or 40 OF whom have been made prisoners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03

DUBLIN, MAY 3, via London,-In an OF
der of the day in the suppression OF the
rebellion here Lieut. Gen Sir John Max
well, the military commandant, says that
owing to the tireless effort of the soldiers
all the rebels in this city have now sur
rendered.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-03

Confined on Page 81
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-18
DEMOCRATIC TARIFF, ATTACK
ON RURAL MAIL SYSTEM, FLAYED
BY SENATOR DUPONT In SPEECH

pointed out how the cost of living Is
far higher than Il ever had been.
Colonel Townsend promised 10 give
the State a business administration IL
elected Governor, and would stand foI
cooperation between the three coun-
ties Of the State re argued that Della
ware ls too small Tor any sectional
spirit, and each section is dependent
upon the other.
Mr. Relnhardt, during his remarks
took issue with a statement from
Democratic quarters that his Oppon-
ent, ArmOn ID. ChaytOr Jr., n elected
would prosecute bribery and corrup-
tiOn cases better than a Republican.
Mr.. Reinhardt pledged himself 10 en-
force all laws impartially II elected.
Congressman Miller was the last
speaker. and he discussed both local
and national issues, and flayed the eX-
travagance of the Wilson administra-
tion.
Senator DUPONT in his address said
I'VE Republicans are in the midst
OF strenuous and exciting political
campaign. and are making the triple
effort TO elect our splendid candidates
for the Presidency and Vice-Presi-
dency, Charles =. Hughes, Of New
York, and Charles w. Fairbanks. Of
Indiana; TO return a Republican
Senate and a Republican House Of
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-18

One Of the largest Republican mass
meetings of the campaign was held
at Centreyille. Christiana hundred.
last night and was presided over by
United States Senator Henry A. du-
Poni In addition 10 an address 10y
Senator DUPONT speeches were also
made BY John g. Townsend. Candidate
for governor; David J. Reinhardt
candidate for Attorney general and
Thomas W. Miller, candidate for Con-
gress. Senator DUPONT was warmly
greeted by the Republicans present
the meeting being in his home dis
trict.
In addition TO those who made ad-
dresses there were also a number Of
other State and county candidates
present including William j. Swain
candidate for State treasurer; John
l.. Wright, candidate for clerk of the
peace; Edwin c Clark. candidate for
county comptroller. and John NJ.
Walker. candidate for State Senator
The Centreville Mounted Republican
Club attended the meeting in a body
Senator DUPONT spoke largely on
national issues, discussing the Demo-
cratic lowering OF the rural mail de-
livery service and the failure OF the
Underwood tariff bill. He recalled the
boast of the Democrats four years
ago that they would reduce the cost
of living If Wilson was elected, and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-18
VETERAN WOMEN
IN Street MARKET
Mrs. RoSina Gettz and Mrs.
Sarah Simon Round Out
Long Service
ONE IN BUSINESS
FIFTIETH YEAR

Mrs. Rosina Gettz was one OF the
liveliest women IN the King street mar
ket today. To an EVENING JOURNAL
reporter Mrs. Gcttz said il is ifty-siN
wears siucc she first came 10 the Viii
minrton markets. She has fairly good
health and sells produce TO the grand.
children of many persons who were hcf
customer ycaIs ago. President, have
come and gone. size said. "since ] first
came 10 King street market. The town
mas grown to be- great city ot over
100000 population. with electric olrs
running IN an directions. They are ont
our way every few mmutc- Dirt roads
mud holc- and extra horses are mo- more
lo be- seen because we have the inn
nroved modern roads. Il is a pleasure
To Doe in market meeting old Friends, and
while some toll me ! ought To stay at
home. tell them this girl expects to die
in the harness.
Mrs. Gettz farms ou the DUPONT road
near Richardson Park. She stands at
Third ard King streets.
4 square above Mrs. Gcttz'- stand IS
that of Mrs ~amh Simon. Of Rose Hill.
who also was busy handing out meas
ures OF turnips and other vegetables, a.
well as bunchc- of thyme 10 season
ihing-.
'Yes. yes" said this veteran mar
ket woman. "like Mrs. Gettz. whom
YOU Just talked with. I am still in the
business. When God gives one ambi-
ton and strength TO oversee The work
al home and sell The mater al IN mar
ket we should be deeply thankful for
the blessings. We must hustle 20 keep
up with progress. Wo see ihc di1c"-
ence IN improved roads l' Is olly
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