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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
SLAMMED INTO CLUNE.
Reminded Him of Old Days, Says Bel
lows Falls Times.

In reporting the basketball game be-
tween Company l team of this place
and the Company E team of Bellows
Falls, in which the Brattleboro bows
We're defeated 60 to u Tuesday night.
the Bellows Falls Times SAYS:
'SJack Clune, the old-timer, coach
ed the boys from Brattleboro from the
sidelines until the last period when
he could not stand it any longer and
went in for the last act. Jack is not
so Young as he used to be and the
home guards were no respeeters Of
gray hairs. They slammed into him
as lie had slammed into other players
in the good old days when Brattleboro
was on the map of the sporting world
and did what they could to make the
old gentleman realize that he was in
basketball game and playing against
Youth. 1t was John s last game anu
he was glad when the whistle footed
for the drop of the curtain. At that,
he showed flashes of his former form,
but they were simply flashes. This was
Company s first game this season and
with a little practice they hope TO
make real fast team out of the com
pany.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
ENGLAND SUMMONS
100000 TO COLORS
First Derby Recruits Called Out-Un
married Men from 10 to % Years
of Age.

LONDON, Jan. 21.-Groups ,, 3, 4,
and of recruits who enlisted under
the Earl of Derby s plan were formally
called to the colors yesterday, in ac-
eordance with the proclamation of Dec.
Is. These groups, the first Derby re
cruits to be called out, are composed
of unmarried men from 19 to - years
of age.
In order to prevent congestion az
the recruiting offices and to cause the
smallest possible Inconvenience to the
men, only the first drafts will actually
begin training at once. The other
drafts win be summoned on succeed
ing days.
The men have been warned of the
necessity of reporting for duty imme-
diately, the Recruiting Committee hav
ing stated that any one who is sum
moned and does not appear viii be
treated as a deserter.
The number of men in the first four
groups, after subtracting exemptions
and postponements of service, is esti
mated roughly at 100000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21

The first report of the capture of Villa
came in a private telegram from Chihua-
hua, which said he was being held at Ha-
cienda San Geronimo, near MADEIRA, by
Carranza force under Gen. Cavazos
The telegram came from the source that
first reported the massacre of Americans at
Santa Ysabel Cavazos was last reported
as bringing prisoners from Guerrero to Chi
huahua City.
Private messages from Chihuahua City
confirming reports of the capture of Villa,
stated that number of bandits who par
ticipated in the Santa Ysabel massacre
were also captured and are being brought
to chihuahua City for execution.
Mexican Consul Andreas Garcia con-
firmed the capture of General Villa. His
advices stated that the capture was effect
ed by Maximiano Marquee who recently
also captured General Jose Rodriguez, one
/ of Villas generals. 4 message an
nouncing Villas capture also has been re-
ceived at the office of the American Smelt-
ing & Refining company
/ Carranza Consul Garcia explained that
] his confirmation of the report of the cap
ture OF Villa was based ON unofficial but
reliable information He telegraphed at
once to chihuahua City, asking immediate
official information from General Jaeinto
/ Iiehltlo, the military CuleI OF lne northern
states.
At the same time, a message was pre-
pared to be filed in the event of formaI
confirmation, requesting that Villa be sent
to Juarez to be executed at the race track
This message was written at the office ot
General Gabriel Gavira, commandant al
lJuarez, who said he had received nothing
official concerning the capture of the out
law chieftain
Hacienda San Geronimo, where Villa i:
reported to have been taken, is on the
boundary OF the nearest property named
the Babricora ranch, near the railroad sta
tlon of San Tomas southeast of MADEIRA
Reports received here admitted that
Villa had been hemmed in in triangle
formed IN the mountains Colonel Maxi
mlano Marquee was on the southwest
point, marching from MADEIRA, Colonel Jos,
iAlexondo was closing in from the north
west, while General Cavazos advanced
from the southeast
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
Brooklyn Bridge or Munich
pal Building Probable
Object of Attack
BOMBIN THE FORM
OF AN AGATE CAN
Michael Grasiano, Who Carried Dress
Suit Case Containing the Missile,
Had Been Under Surveillance Of
Bomb Squad Three Months.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-The police an
nouneed today that with the arrest late
last night of Michael Grasiano, while car
rying suit case containing a bomb, they
believed they had thwarted a plan to blow
up the Brooklyn bridge or the new NUM-
cipal building.
The bomb consisted of an agate can about
four inches IN diameter and four deep into
which an agate cover had been tightly
driven with fuse connecting with the ex-
plosive
Members of a bomb squad had been
watching Grasiano three months. having
learned, they say, that an attempt was TO
be made TO blow up big building. An
other man, an Italian, also was arrested.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
WILL FIGHT TO
THE BITTER END
ositve Statement from Montenegrin Consul as to-
Plans of His Countrymen- Austrian Army March
ing Toward Antivari-No Light on the Situation
in Greece

Newspaper dispatches from Vienna, via
Switzerland and France, report renewal
Of active operations by the Austrians
against the Montenegrins.
One Austrian army is declared to be
marching along the Adratic toward Anti
vari. the seaport OF Scutari, Albania, while
dctachments of the Serbian forces are said
to be within - miles of Scutari itself. Re
cent dispatches have stated that the seat
of the Montenegrin government had been
established at Scutari
The declaration in a Vienna despatch
received today denying the report that
peace negotiations between Austria and
Montenegro had been broken off may be
explained by the fact that the despatch
was a belated one filed yesterday. All the
tinue to indicate to the contrary. A Paris
despatch today reiterates the declaration
that the Montenegrins have decided to
fight to the end, the announcement coming
from the Montenegrin consul.
Little further light has been thrown on
the situation in Greece, where the entente
powers were said in recent German reports
to be applying further coercive measures
1t appears, however. from an Athens des
patch dated Jan 10, that King Constan
tine is pursuing his wonted activities, tho
message telling of his officiating at the an
nual ceremony of blessing the waters il
the harbors adjacent to Athens on the oc
cason Of the festival of the Epiphany.
A Vienna statement of captures from
the allies during the IL months of war put
the number of prisoners at nearly 5000,
GEO, with 10000 guns and 10000 maehin,
guns, while 100000 square kilometers o
hostile territory have been occupied.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
ORGAN FUNDS COLLECTED.
Judge Tyler's Contribution Largest,
Save that of Carnegie.

The current issue of the Deerfeld
Valley Times of Wilmington tells of
the payment of all pledges for the new
pipe organ recently installed i'll the
Union Congregational church with the
exception of that of Andrew Carnegie,
which win be paid as soon as proof
of the payment of the other pledges
is made to his agents. The Times
says:
tOutside of Mr.. Carnegie s contri-
button the largest tender was that
made by James M. Tyler of Brattle-
boro, former resident of Whining
ton from 1860 to 1865. Mr.. and Mrs
Tyler were regular attendants at the
church services Mr.. Tyler s interest
in the present church has sentimen-
tai side. His grandfather and Lucius
Walker 5 grandmother Were brother
and sister, moving here in 1900 and
being prominently connected with the
old church. organized in 1870. Mr.
Walkers daughter, Mrs. 0. 0. Ware
assisted in raising the present fund
Mr. Tyler is still frequent contribu
tor to the finances of the church
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
WOMEN INVITED TO
MEETING TONIGHT
Speakers Will Seek to Cause Increased
Interest in Maintenance of Com
pany I-Armory at O'Clock.

For the interests Of Brattleboro in
general and Company /, v. \. G.,
especially, it is hoped that there will
be a large attendance this evening in
the Armory at the meeting to be held
for the purpose of encouraging the
maintenance of the company. This is
one of the Oldest organizations IN
town and every citizen is interested in
the continuance Of its existence.
The principal speakers of the even
ing will be Col. Ira L. Reeves, presi-
dent of Norwich university and COM
mander of the Vermont regiment who
is a retired army officer; Adjutant
General Lee S. TiIlotson and Secreta-
ry James p. Taylor of the Greater
Vermont association, an organization
greatly interested in the movement to
increase the interest in the national
guard.
This meeting is open to everyone in
town. Women viii be welcomed es-
pecially for their interest in the com
pany means increased interest by the
men.
The company needs more men in
order to be recruited to its full
strength before the annual state in
spection March 22 The speakers this
evening viii tell of the requirements
duties, pleasures and remuneration
which members Of the organization
find result from enlistment The prime
purpose Of the meeting is to encourage
! enhstments in the company, enlist
ments of men who viii be a credit t
the organization, the town and the
state, and to increase the interest o.
residents Of the town generally in thC
organization.
The meeting viii be opened at
1 Q clock and President Horton ID
Walker of the Brattleboro board o
trade viii preside.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
WARNS OF GREATEST STRIKE.
Steel Officials Says Coal Miners VIII
Demand Big Increase.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 21.-''The great
est strike this country has ever known
is imminent unless the large coal oper-
'ating companies and the United Mine
Workers of America come to some
agreement on new wage scale before
April /. -
This statement was made by one Of
the highest officials of the largest steel
producing companies in the country.
This man, an intimate friend of sever
al of the high officials of the miners
organization, did not mince words in
describing the situation. He said
''The United Mine Workers organ
ization, before finishing its business in
indianapolis will arrange to demand an
increase in wages of 20 per cent be-
ginning with April /, when the new
scale of wages is supposed to go into
effect
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
INJUNCTION SECURED
BY CHARLES MINER
Kinnear & eager Co. Restrained from
Collecting Judgment - Judgment
by Fraud Is the Claim.

Judge f. L. Fish has fled in the
county court his finding that the tenn
porary injunction obtained in the case
of kinnear & eager Mfg. Co. against
Charles Miner shall continue. Mr..
Miner obtained the injunction to pre-
vent the collection of a Judgment of
S263.53 for alleged failure to pay
balance due for metal sheathing and
ceiling. The case will GO now to the
ehancery court for trial on the claim
that the Kinnear & eager Mfg. Co,
in obtaining the writing upon which
they obtained their Judgment in the
law court, did so fradulentIy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
TWITCHELL VETERAN
THEATRICAL AGENT
Representative of Urban Stock Co,
Has Been Coming Here 20 Years
?, 4ba p,,s;pacc o6 Wars
In the Business 35 Years.

Frank c. Twitehen, advance agent
for the Urban Stock Co, which viii
begin four-days' engagement in the
Opera house next Wednesday, has been
coming TO Brattleboro the past 20
years He is now here attending to
details connected with the coming aps
pearance Of the company. Mr.. Twitch-
ell, whose home is in Boston, Is one Of
the veterans of the theatrical business
and has been in all parts of the
United States. He began his theatri-
cal career 80 years ago, when young
man of Is years, and for a long time
lie was in the West
Since he began coming to this town
he has represented the Bennett-Moulton
Co, a repertoire company, also The
Rosary, The Man on the Box, and the
Fortune Hunter, highclass attractions
All of these were the property of the
incorporated firm of Moulton, Thomp-
son & Moulton Co Within the past
two or three years all the members OF
this firm have died.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
LUDLOW STATION BURNS.
Railroad Depot Practically Destroyed
by Early Afternoon Blaze.

LUDLOW, Jan. 2l. - The Rutland
railroad station in this village was
practically destroyed b. fire yesterday
afternoon. The blaze was discovered
about Las O'Clock and the firemen
were prompt in responding though the
location Of the building, which is on
the outskirts of the village on q steep
hill was hard to reach. The roof of
the building fell in and the structure
was nearly ruined. The business of
the station will be conducted tempo
rarily in a car placed on a siding.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
HOLLAND FLOOD LOSS GROWS
Three Children Drown as More bikes
Collapse. .

LONDON, Jan. 81. - The floods in
Holland which have already caused
damage estimated at 100000 900, are
becoming more serious with addition
al dixie collapses. Amsterdam de
spatehes report that so yards of dixie
north of Durgerdam gave way We'd
nesday night, sweeping away 40 homes
and drowning three children. The Ap-
peldike, near Denlermonde has also
burst, suhm1ei some farm land.
Reuter' = correspondent reports that
the high water in the Mas is still
rising. A bridge near Namur. Belgi-
um was destroyed and several persons
were drowned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
ELEcTRocUTED AT HIS BATH.
Metallic Foot Tub and Light Fixture
Cause Mans Death.

PORT JEFFERSON, Y. Y, Jan. 81.
&C. Frederick Purick, AT, prominent
here as a business man, was electro
cuted yesterday in his home while
taking a foot bath in a metallic tub.
He had one foot in the tub which was
half filed with water when his head
came in contact with an electric
light fixture. The circuit which was
established caused his death.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
STOLEN SUIT IS
RETURNED TO OWNER
Postoffice Inspector Aided in Locating
Parcel which James A. Farrell
Sent to his Wife

The suit of clothes stolen by James
A. Farrell from a patient at the Brat
tleboro Retreat has been returned to
the owner. Farrell shipped the suit by
parcel post to his wife in Providence,
R. I. Aided by Postoffice Inspector
Sharpe of Pittsfeld, Mass, the au-
thorities were able to prevent the pack
age from being delivered and ultimate
ly secured its return. Farrell was sem
fenced, after pleading guilty in munich
pal court, to pay fine of 500 and
costs and was committed to the house
of correction at Rutland in default of
the fine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

The Christian Endeavor service will
be omitted Sunday evening in the Con-
gregational church because of the spe-
cial communion service.
About go couples attended the Old
Folks dance in Academy hall last
evening and all had an enjoyable time
Music for dancing, which lasted until
after midnight, was furnished by
Mrs. w. E. Stellman, piano, E. II.
johnson, violin, Bert Leitsinger, drum.
Wallace A. Harris prompted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
STRIKE is THREATENED.
Machinists at the Government Arsenal
Demand More Pay.

WATERFOWL, Mass, Jan. 21 - \
strike by machinists employed at the
government arsenal here is said by
representatives of the men to be prob
able unless an advance in wages is
granted. kilograms setting forth griev-
ances were sent to members of congress
yesterday saying that in the recent ad-
iustment of wages only 30 out of 1870
machinists at the arsenal received an
increase in pay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
CORONATION POSTPONED.
No Time to Put on Crown When the
Rebels Are on Rampage.

PEKIN, Jan. 81. The coronation
of Yuan Shi Kai, emperor of China, has
been postponed indefinitely The rea-
son given officially is the uprising in
Southern China.
Government officials estimate that not
more than six months viii be required
to quiet the disturbances in the south.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
Former Mexican Leader Said
to Be in the Hands of
a CarranZa General
EIGHTEEN BANDITS
WERE ALSO CAPTURED
They Are Said to Be Among Party
Who Killed Americans and will Be
Executed-Race Track Execution for
Villa Planned.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-The state de-
partments only information today on the
reported capture of Gen. Villa was in the
delayed dispatches from agents at Ell Paso
conveying last nights unconfrmed reports
that lila was prisoner Another des-
patch repeated the report from Chihuahua
that Is bandits alleged to have been among
those who killed Americans at Santa Ysa-
.bel had been brought there and would be
executed today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
FISH FAMINE AvERTED.
Five Schooners Came in from this
Banks with Fares.

BOSTON, Jan. 81. - A threatened
famine in fish was averted today when
five schooners came in from the banks
with fares. Yesterday, when the mar
ket should have been supplied for the
Friday demand, not cargo was
brought in. Prices accordingly were
high today, the advance averaging two
cents pound.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21

Thursday, Jan. 27.-Supper in the
chapel from $50 to 7. Menu includes
creamed fish, cold meats, etc. Price
25 cents The Christian Endeavor So
ciety will have a sale of homemade
candy during those hours. From to
$50 reception for the pastor will be
held in the church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21

Mrs. A. Lorenz severely criticised
Consul Higgins on her arrival ut New
York Dec. last. She said that the
consul had constantly advised Ameri-
can citizens who came to him that it
was unsafe Tor them to remain in
Germany. Mrs. Lorenz added that the
consul was unpopular with the Ameri-
can colony at Stuttgart.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
JOLIET ENGULFED.
Water Running Five Feet Deep in
Streets Of Illinois City.

JOLIET, H., Jan. 21-The worst
flood since 1902 engulfed Joliet today.
Water ran five feet deep in the
streets. Nearly 1000 persons were
driven from their homes.
Rockdale, manufacturing town. re-
ported six feet of water on the level
and business suspended.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Jan. 21, 80 p. m.-Service
of praise and prayer. Topic, The Ideal
Christian in his Acquaintance with
God. Gen. 5:21-24, John 15:1-17. The
pastor viii lead the meeting. $50
Meeting Of prudential committee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
In Odd Fellows Hall

a Military whist party will be given by
Dennis Rebeliah lodge in l. o. o. +. hall
Friday evening, Jan 81 at clock sharp.
Tickets 2jc 1t is hoped there will be a
large attendance as the proceeds are to he
used toward furnishing the Rebekah par
lor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
POWER PLANT EXPLOSION.
Damage of 100000 and One Workman
man Injured at Hopewell, Va.

HOPEWELL, Va, Jan. q. = Prop
erty damage of 100000 was done and
one workman was injured as result
of the explosion of 10000 gallon
acid tank in the Du Pont company 5
plant here yesterday, The accident
was caused by the tank support Civ
ing way.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21

SYLVESTER, Ga, Jan. 21.-Five ne
groes were taken from the Jail here
last night by a lynching party. They
were being held as suspects in connec-
tion with the killing of Sheriff More
land of Lee county. A sixth negro,
against whom the authorities believe
they have the strongest evidence, was
removed from the jail in time to save
him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21

Attempts to introduce merry GO
rounds and other amusement devices
in Zanzibar have proved unsuccessful.
The natives do not care for anything
but the tribal dances.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
ANOTHER WAGE INCREASE.
Firemen in Cotton Mills Get an Ad
vance of Five Per Cent.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Jan. 21.-The
cotton Manufacturers association to-
day advanced the wages of mill fire
men five per cent. More than 100
men are affected
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21

The man who, when he was a young
ster, took joyful pride in the possession
of pair of red-top boots, now has
son who will not be happy until he
has an automobile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and Saturday with
Probable Rain or Snow.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 The
weather forecast: Cloudy tonight and
Saturday with probable rain or snow.
Moderate south winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
Sunday, January %.

1870 a. m-Service of worship and
praise. Sermon by the pastor.
ll45 a. m.-Annual meeting of the
Sunday school.
$50 p. m.-Juuior Endeavor in the
chapel.
zoo p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
MISSING FRUIT DEALER LOCATED
Chressenthian of Springfield Taken in
Custody at Troy, N. H.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 81. Henry
Chressenthian, who disappeared sever
al days ago after, it is alleged, he
had received $50 from Bougass to
bind the bargain in the sale of a fruit
store, has been taken into custody at
Troy, y. II.
Bougass claims that he gave the
money to Chressenthian pending the
completion of the business deal and
that the prospective purchaser of the
fruit establishment skipped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Jan. 21, daughter,
Julie Christine, to Lloyd r. and Julia
(Milke) Robinson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
Sunday Services.

1890 Il. m.--Address by Rev. DR.. w.
A. Dawson.
II 45 a. m.-Bible school.
7.30 p. m.-Subject, The Birth of a
Nation. Dugan S orchestra, chorus
choir. Alexander hymns.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
WANT TEN PER CENT.
Carders' Union Not Satisfied with
Offer Of Five Per Cent.

UH6I o. EIVe FeI cent.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Jan. 21.-
1t was announced today that the Card
ers Union in this city, at a meeting
last night, laid on the table a commu-
nication from the mill men Offering
five per cent advance in wages. Dele
gates were instructed to work for a
10 per cent increase
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
First Baptist Church

Tonight, o'clock Meeting of
Prudention committee. 7.3o - Prayer
meeting of the church. Subject, Ncr-
mont and Its Little Churches.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-21
DEATHS.

In Vernon, Jan 20, Dwight s. Fairman,
TX