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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
But Lieut.. Berge Is Still
Holding More Than 200
People on Board
NO QUESTION AS
TO APPAM'S STATUS
The Question of Her Disposition In
wolves Further Consideration of The
Hague Convention and Prussian-
American Treaty.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. 3-The
captured British liner Appam, in charge
OF German prize crew, anchored in the
James river off Newport News shortly
after 10 O'Clock this morning
The passengers were to be removed to
barges and taken to Norfolk to board an
old Dominion line steamer for New York.
some of the more prominent English pas
sengers were expected to come to New
port News.
Lieut. Berge still refuses to permit any
one to go on board the liner except those
who have official business.
He is holding more than 200 people
aboard including his own prize crew of -
men, some 20 Germans who were prisoners
of war on the Appam, Captain Harrison
and the entire crew of 100 of the Appam,
and II of her passengers, who he claims
belong to the British army or navy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
GUILFORD.

Several of the members of the Christian
Endeavor society of the Baptist church in
Bratteboro viii come here for the services
with the local society in the Congrega-
tional church Tuesday evening, Feb. S.
Everyone is invited to this meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
KING FIXES DATE.
Britain's Military Service Act to Go
Into Effect Feb. II.

LONDON, Feb 3. = King George at
a privy council today signed a procla-
nation fixing Feb. II as the date on
which the military service act shall be
regarded as coming into force.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
FREIGHTER FoUNDERED.
Crew of the Casehin Rescued and Land
ed at Gibraltar

LONDON, Feb. ,. - Reports of the
sinking in mid-Atlantic of the British
freighter Chasehill, from New York
Jan IL for Havre with a cargo of sup
plies for the French government were
confirmed today. The Chasehill founder
ed ON Jan. Is. Her crew was rescued
by the Spanish steamship Adriatic
New York for Barcelona, which arrived
at Gibraltar on Feb. l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Friday with Strong
Shifting Winds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The wealth
er forecast: Fair tonight and Friday,
preceded by snow in Maine this after
noon. Strong northeast shifting to
northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
BRITISH STEAMSHIP SUNK.
Nineteen Lascars Missing from the
Belle of France

LONDON, Feb 3. The British
steamship Belle of France has been
sunk. The Europeans in her crew and
% Lasears were landed. Nineteen Las
cars were missing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-Secretary
Lansing stated today that there was no
question as to the Appam's status as a
prize, but that the question of her dispo-
sition still involved further consideration
of The Hague convention and the PrussiaE-
American treaty.
Lieut. Berge's refusal to land the British
seamen who were gun porters on the Brit
ish merchantmen will be the subject for
further consideration.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03

BERLIN. Feb. 3-News of the arrival
of the Appam at Hampton Roads and OF
tile daring raid of a German cruiser in the
main line of traffic between South Africa
and Europe has aroused new outburst Of
enthusiasm for the navy. The cruiser
Moewe, in English Seagun, was enrolled
Immediately on the honor list with the
Emden, Prinz Eitel Friedrich and .Karls-
ruhe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
FIRE IN PLYMOUTH.
Fire Today Caused Loss of $4,000 to
Three Storekeeners
,LYMOUTH. Mass.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Feb. 3. Fire
of an undetermined origin in the bust
ness section here today caused a loss
of 42O,0 600 to three storekeepers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
First Baptist Church

Friday, Fob. T. : p. Injecting of
Prudential committees; 7.3O-prayer
meeting. Subject, The book of Romans
Its Message.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03

LONDON, Feb. 3-Aceording to the
Cape Town correspondent of the Chron-
icle the Moewe which is said to be the
vessel which held up the Appam, is well
known in South Africa, where she was
navy She was at Cape Town shortly be-
fore the war and was on the west coast
OF Africa when hostilities broke out. it
is rumored that later she took refuge in a
South American port, where she was in
termed and whence presumably she man
aged to escape ...
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-03
In Odd Fellows Hall

Regular meeting Of Oasis encampment
Thursday evening Feb. 3. at T.30 Pat1i-
archal degree will be conferred on class of
candidates.
Friday night at 7.30-Dress rehearsal
of the initiatory degree team.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
OPPOSE SPUR TRACK
Petition of Bridgeport Won,
 Way to Hartford

Hartford, June 13-The a++o
 to construct steam road snur +.I,' Tn Bridgeport struck a anag bafa.a the utilities commission today T1, matter originated in the shane of = petition of Mary F. Whitney to tba court of common council of that ci+1, TOT permission to have a rai1roa d spur track laid in front Of her pron- erty and the property of others who dio not join in the petition. The petition and resolution passed the court Of common council and was an- proved by the mayor. Attorney Harry B. Boardman who appeared TOT EdWard B. Beach, a proptrev owner and Attorney w. l.. Zepp, who appeared for other property owners tooay strongly objected to the pro- posed spur the ground that if would pass their property and causa damage to it.
 Chairman Sughes said that neither he nor his colleague in behalf of the commission Commissioner E,1ue11 pelng absent-Was inclined to favor the construction of a steam snur track for factory that was not b1,i1t and for the building of which m .r- iiao oeen made. The nearing was adjourned indefinitely
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
CHy Mems
Eat O. K. Health Bread.-adv.

Eat O. K. Health Bread.-adv.
 Miss Theresa V. Johnson of Spring. field, is the guest of Mrs. H. L. Cutie. of Winthrop street
 The school authorities have en- gagged Mrs A. M. BeardsIev to teach the Spanish and first and second year French classes the balance of the school year.
 Dr. C. w. Vivian, Dr. C. F. Egan and Dr. James Dobson are attendine the convention of the Connecticut Dental association at the Hotel Gris- wold, New London.
 Mrs. William F. Lay. was surprised Monday evening at her home on Cur LIS street by mem bers of Valient Hive, Nollen Benefit association of the -Maccapees Mrs. Lay is to 1eava Iiorsday on an extended trip through Ohio and the west.
 Mrs. Mary Warner of Nova Scott. IS visiting her son, Herbert E.. War ner of Seymour street.
 Postals have been received from MT. and Mrs. Joseph Voltz who arc touring the Canal Zone.
 The Girls Friendly society of St Mark Episcopal church will hold strawberry festival in the Parish iioose tomorrow afternoon and eve nlhs. The proceeds will be used for 'iie vacation house at Canaan. olncers and executive committee lp oiaree of the proposed plan to la-9e inoney for the Irish widows and r or pnon' held meeting in Judge 1ae+as lstl ''ll once last evening, and se- lenu s' iarse number of names which ha lli ,1, oe supmltted at the meeting to pe nelo Frlday evening, to assist in rne tag day which has been decided
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
MODEL PRISONER
 BEHIND BARS AGAIN
Check FOrger Admits "Working''
 While on Parole

Burlington Vt., June 13.-Charles E. Wheeler, professional worthless check passer, who was believed to have reformed, was arrested in this city yesterday, and will be returned to the Windsor prison to serve out the remainder Of a five years sentence.
 Wheeler was~a model prisoner, and the Vermont officials allowed him to leave the prison on parole. He de- monstrated his interest in the reform of prisoners by featuring, soliciting advertisem ents for the prison paper and by other means, until he demon strated recently that his reform was not complete.
 Admits Breaking Parole
 So we'll did the Vermont authori- ties look upon Wheeler's effort to re- form himself and others, they per- mitted him to go outside the state. Several weeks ago worthless checks began to flow into a Springfield, Mass, bank. The matter was re- ported to the w. J. Burns Detective Agency by the American Bankers ! association with the result that Wheeler was arrested in this city, He pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his parole and will go back to Windsor prison. It is also ex- pected that he will serve another two years in. Rutland, where there is a suspended sentence.
 Wheeler was first arrested in 1913 CT a charge of passing worthless checks. At that time he admitted that he had passed these checks in nearly two score cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the checks | varying in amounts from $20 to $1,O00 He gave the officials a score of his aliases and said that there was an equal number that he could not recall.
 Several weeks ago the officials per- rlitted him to leave Vermont on busi- ress and he went West. He was traced through New York, Chicago Detroit and St. Paul. It was learned that he had secured a position with a Chicago typewriter concern and was tc be it's New England agent, having shipped consignment of typewriters tC Burlington. A detective was stationed day and night within reach of these machines.
 Yesterday morning Wheeler ap- peared and was at once arrested. Wheeler claims that he is Al years 1yn, N. Y. His first offense as check rasser, he says, occurred when he l was a boy A postman dropped letter on 23rd street. New York, and he picked it up. Tn the envelope was st check for $101, to which he forged
 a name, later passing the check.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
ORDER OF NOTICE.

District of Plainville, ss Probate Court, June 12th, A. D., 1916.
 Estate of Frank $. Neal, late of Plainville, in said District deceased.
 Upon the application of Aquilla H. Condell, representing the Plainville Trust company, the executor named in the will of said deceased, praying that an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said Frank S. Neal, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed and ad- 1nitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Plainville, in said District, on the goth day of June, A. D., 1916, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that a public notice be given of the tendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing copy of this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost h the Town of Plainville, in said District at least five days before said day of hearing.
 GEORGE R. BYINGTON,
 ...- Judge.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
FTEEN ELIGIBLE
 FOR APPOINTMENT
fety Board Will Name Eleven
 New PatrOlmen This Evening

bf the nineteen candidates for ap-
 ntment to the regular police force <b took the civil service examina- lis last Friday evening, the follow passed the mental tests: P. J.
 ehan, Gustav Litke, Ira E. Pier
 Thomas c. Dolan, Gustav E. El- ker, Thomas F. Woods, Meddrick &Perry, Hanford W. Dart, Gustav A. &lson, Tony P. Bachman, Thomas GHesIin, Thomas M. Birmingham, arles F Grace, J: F. Kennedy, J.
 Kennedy.
 III had previously passed the physi- requirement. test and were eligible : the mental examination The board finance and taxation approved the : uest of the board of public safety ! an appropriation for the police de- ftment allowing for the appointment ten new patrolmen, and there is a $ition open as patrol driver and bther to succeed former Officer John Hdleton. The board of public safety Il meet tonight and choose from the bye list of eligibles the eleven men kded at this time. The appointees II be under the probationary system a period of six months when, if ey measure up to the standard, will kome fixtures on the force. IIitke's Average Highest. The civil service commission com led the averages of those who have Seady taken the tests last night, h Supernumerary Officer Gustave Ike had the highest rank, 96 per ht, His physical examination also Iced him high on the list. Officer Ike has served in the regular United sLtes army in the Hawaiian Islands, Ing the Mexican border and in va Jus posts, and has certificates of the ghest merit from the army depart Bnt. Of the nineteen men who took D examinations, fifteen passed, the sssing average being 70 per cent. Of Is number five had marks better hn 90.
 Sergeant Candidates Tests. Those regular patrolmen wishing to xe the civil service tests for appoint bnt as sergeant will be given exam ations by the civil service board on Dnday, June 26, after which an ap- intment will ba made.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
LOCAL BOX IGNORED.

flames A. Dawson of this city was
 6ently chosen assistant manager of |e track team of Renssaeler Poly Ehnic Institute of Troy, N. Y. MT. hwson will be junior in the civil |gineering course next year.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
SUMMER RESORTS.
FURNISHED ROOMS.

FURNISHED ROOMS-All conven- fences, 35 Walnut St. 6-13-2dx
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-1913 Regal Runabout. Good condition. Cash or time. Box 3X.' 4-13-d3X
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

Cos ] zzZc1Z ] CASH IN ADVAfks4SGR ONE CENT 4 WORD
 FOR SALE.
 FOR SALE OR RENT-East Berlin Middletown turnpike, half mile from trolley, communication New Britain only five cents Large house, small barn, chicken coop, three Sgood land. Ten dollars month. B. P. Durham, Kensing- ton, Tel. 6-12-d2x FOR SALE-1913 Regal Runabout. Good condition. Cash or time Box SIX 4-13-d3x TO RENT-Six room tenement, with garage. All modern conveniences, 27 Edson street. Inquire 25 Edson, Tel. 1079-2. 6-12-tf FOR SALE-Five ton fine hay. SIS ton in barn. w. s. Norton. Tel. 666-3. 6-12-tf FOR SALE-A lounge, two tables. small book case, pictures and other things at low prices. 50 Cedar street. 6-12-2dx FOR sALE-Horse, years old, weighs 1885. Guaranteed all around. Nick .Bellini, Plainville.
 6-12-d3x FOR SALE-Plummer steam heater. No. in good running order, will be sold very low if taken at once. also 25 it, 1-2 inch new garden hose with reel, cheap, J. A. Blake. 60 High street. 6-12-tf FOR SALE-All kinds of bedding plants at Eggert's Greenhouse. 42 Wn1tlng street. 9-1O-3dx FOR sALE-Maxwell runabout in Good condition, with extras. H. Pereau, 1908 Stanley street.
 6-1O-d3x FOR SALE-Grade Jersey new milch 1 COW and calf. A. E. Crandau. Der !, lin. -3dx l FOR SALE-Model N. 1916, Five 1 Passenger Hupmobile. Guaranteed l to be in the very best condition. 1 Apply at Honeyman's Garage. ] PhOne 2II-4. 6-9-tf !! FOR SALE-Ford runabout and Ford 1 touring car in good condition, R. l c. Rudolph, 123 Cherry St., Tel. 337-2. 6-1-tf l FOR SALE-Nine room house in Plainville on trolley line. Address Box 3Xx, Herald. 5-26-tf 1
  bobbers on german | silver f1atware. Reply Box 322, ] Greenfield, Mass. 6-13-3d l WANTED-Ta-ble boarders. go Frank lin Square. 6-13-3dx | for general house. , work in small family. No washing. 1 Good pay. A. Rapp, 300 South Main ]
 6-10-3dx i TED-Experienced turning in l! girls Apply New Britain Paper 1 Box Co. 6-9-w1 1 WANTED-Experi lady canvas ser on good, clean cut permanent proposition. Can spend all or part of time. Apply MT. Brodrib, 13S Main street. 6-7-tf
 HELP WANTED-FEMALE
 ANTED-Competen maid for gen. eral housework, Mrs. c. D. Noble, 13 Forest street. 6-13-3d WANTED AT ONCE-First class Mill liner who understands tue millinery business Must be first class sales woman as we'll as trimmer, and un-
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

FOR SALE-Five ton fine hay. SIS ton in barn. w. s. Norton. Tel.
 666-3. 6-12-tf
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13
WILL EXHIBIT WORK

A large assortment of clay models. work done by Cyril Cullen, the young west Main street sculptor, will be p'aced on exhibition in the window of the D1cklnson Drug company to- morrow. The exhibition will include the conventional models.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

FOR SALE-A lounge, two tables. small book case, pictures and other things at low prices. 50 Cedar street. e-12-2dx
New Britain herald., 1916-06-13

TO RENT-Six room tenement, with
 garage. All modern conveniences, 27
 Edson street. Inquire 25 Edson, Tel.
 1O79-2. 6-12-tf
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-03-03

In HunsiDGson. PsrkersburR and
C,asksh.-x tho ~"lersd people enjoy
larR,r COIN .-s,n.,- and vel appointed
school bui'dirgs " On all modern inn
provmenss. 'si.orss.si~~ f"r high school
WORK. and in -oss~ iprssrcs~, domestic
scisDc<: while Blu held hiss . series of
hresraps ussu sos>s~---S Ixooiess that
felt ashamed 70 scknowieise that the
~rhooi fs~iiit'e~ for Negroes in Blnefi~ld
are inferior
At Clarksbu-g Prof. Jordan had sr--ri al
-hsrs-l services IN their s~hn,l suiit"rsum
that might address the students and
scnlty.
In conclusion | should like Tn ssk,
how 10 the citizenship Of Bluefield ever
measure arms with other sections Of
- state? And how are the teachers IN
their hs-~t or demonstrate their titness
hen absolutely deprived Of the facili-
lee With which Ia work?
NORMAN w. BROWN,
Pastor Bethel A. NJ. r. Church.
BIuefield. w. Va, Feb. ~. 1916.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-03-03
HELP REBUILD THE CHURCH.

The di-s-terou- fire which swept this
city Tuesday night. destroying : build
ings including the colored Baptist. leaves
the colored people Of this 'ity ~ithout q
church building IL - generally admit
ted that the church could have I,een saw
ell, hut u would have been 1T the risk Of
endsrgrring the entire city. and the gal-
liant fire fighters fearing u divert part
Of the water from the danger line -arri-
feed the church u save the balance Of
the city.
The officers and mefnfer- ~ the rhurel,
are not complaining hut the good and
generous people Of Keystone ought ont
Of the brosdne-s ~ their heart- respond
70 the appeal which will sDon ~ male
Tor help o. ereet a more substantial
building In which the-e I'D earnest
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-03-03

Judge John l. Written bono a farm in Mason County
West Virginia and has been resident all of IN,
HE he his by
OF the death OF his father but by
he has fought his the
ne recognized of the leading m h.
Of the State ' " "
He has held several and trust lie served
with unusual industry and ability of
kanawhs the of the late Judge Cuhe by appon,mr
from the - ~rr
While the bench he praise from the lipan,, a, well a.
members OF the par Tor hrs uniform and
Judge Whittier during the time he served Judge appealed
the Supreme Court OF this State has
the Supreme Court hndng IN them.
lie Referee Bankruptcy the NJ
many cases have before him the
and his findings Referee have
correction by the United States ID, Court
tie twice elected of Schools of Mao,
County elected Mayor Of ,,v;c-
PROSECUTING Attorney of Mason County
A. frosccuiig A'orrey he distinguished bv
TO OUT and er the discharge Of his public
lie holds the de Master m;
versiy WASHINGTON. D. {. " "
Willie he L.s bury with his d,. h,; -
extensive he has in polite, bv an,
ear lie has served IN different
Republican County Executive the Chairman nj
that committee n tho last - -
AS Chairman OF the Rcpubi Executive Corn,;.- L. L.
always been unyednR the principles party vet
ty Uniform and he has~
those who know him best speak gentleman IN ,h
OF honor ~ WV "'
lie logical and forcefu speaker Identified and ,,,d
eamPagner and would add strength the ket
Ills home county OF Mason will take pride giving him ~,
unanimous in the primary ~ "
will have Interests but interests of the Who'll.
mated and elected Attorney General declaration made H.
uoge Written to the people OF the State
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-03-03
N ALPINE
By MRS. LULA WALLER.

Rev. r. McCloudie filled bis star a
sunday and preached two able sermons
u spprrcsstive audiences.
Ii Was quite sad at the h. me OF Mr-.
Dora Wright sunday over the loss of her
father. lie arrived at Big stick Tuesday
night and died Wednesday evening
Quite number of our p~op'-
sttended the funeral services. Music
was rendered by the -. Paul choir o:
this town.
Mr. James Moore and Mrs Lanra
Durham were business visitors To Beck
ley Tuesday.
Mrs. Ada Finney and Miss Alice John
son were business visitors To sophia
Wednesday.
Mrs Susie Harris left "Wednesday for
Beckley hospital where she will undergo
q slight operation
Miss Viola Bundy, of Hot Coal, Was
in these parts sunday.
Mrs. Mamie Moore and children left
Thursday for Roanoke to visit relatives
andfriends.
Rev. w. @. Johnson, OF Charleston,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. l..
Waller Friday. He left Saturday for
Trace Fork.
Mrs. Maggie White is reported very
i'll at this writing, and We hope for her
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Willie Tibbs was q business visi-
tor 10 Stotesbury last week.
Miss Mabel Parks is somewhat indis-
posed at this writing.
IL 10 something very strange that keeps
some Of our old men 20 to the mo Ham
HilP' every night. They claim they are
giving advice, but it Was quite amusing
Monday night when some Of the young
boys put the rollers under two of the sd
sisers and one-did not stop running until
he got to Big Stick, while the other
landed in his home at McAlphine at :
o clock, when ten and eleven had been
their usual hours n set in. 30 he on
your guard, boys. They have changed
their way. One gives sdvice at night,
while the other gives advice in the day
The people of McAlphine are making
great preparation for the Ministers end
Descons Union which meets here on the
9th and 10th OF March. They are expect
ing . large delegation. We hope the
Lord will bls-s ms with good weather.
We hope much success for the Union.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-03-03
MINISTERIAL. LEAGUE.

What is il? What is it's aim. IL is
not a political agitat,r, and il is not the
purpo-e Of the League to he used by any
reason from a monetary standp tint. We
organized Ia find out the needs Of our
people and 70 learn more about setting
forth their principle. Of right
In our last letter We stated We were
not office seekers but helpers We have
not changed. We say once again. we
know no reason why the League should
not he understood.
OUR LOYALTY UNDERSTANDABLE
This Ieag.e stands for higher ideaIs
End Christian dignity. Our loyalty to
our people need not he questioned. Why?
We believe We know our state in which
We live. We further state that We are
personally acquainted with its leaders.
We know their achievements, and furth-
or know who TO trust, 80 far ~ the past
records prove. We hope and trust that
our people may note the high stand We
have taken ~ ministerial leaders to de-
fend ourselves from outright Islander
and low criticism. We are laborers side
by side, one cannot overlook the interest
Of the other.
This statement gives you our personal
sentiments OF standing on higher ground.
We have no enemies. We accept no
figf against operator or friend. but w,
the Ministerial Lesgne. will stand FOR
equal rights 10 ali men all
REV. w. q. CLEMENTS, Pres.
I. J. HALL, sec.