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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
HINSDALE HOLDS
TOWN MEETING
Selectmen Reelected - Numerous Ap-
rropriations Made-Wil Use State
Money on Brattleboro Road.
{ Special to The Reformer.)
HINSDALE. Y. H., March

The annual town meeting was held
today, opening at 8 o'clock and clos
ing at 1870. There was a good at
tendance and although there were several
contests 1t was not necessary to cast a
second ballot for any of the officers. The
old board of seleetmen was reelected and
the full list of officers follows Selectmen
w. T. Fay first, w n Pike second, Y .
0. Maynard third; treas, c. +. Keyou;
auditor. H. w Taylor; road agent, w
H. Barrett; chief of FIRE department, F.
A. Buckley. The selection of a tax collec-
tor, and all minor officers was left in the
hands of the selectmen. An appropriation
of $4,000 was made for ordinary town
charges, $500 for the support of poor
$500 for the fire department, 81 800 for
lighting streets, $500 regular appropria-
tion plus $500 for repairs and alterations
for the library, making total OF 81 $50
for library; 1890 - TO go toward state
highway in order to get state aid, 81 500
for state aid maintenance, 500 for the an
nual inventory of the town, 500 for Me-
mortal day purposes. S400 for building a
cement bridge on the Chesterfield road.
$3.50 for the so-called Plain road beginning
at the south end of the strip put in. last
year, $500 for the purchase of new equip
ment, etc, for the fire department
A matter of new business for the meet
ing this year was to elect board of trus-
tees for holding and disbursing trust funds
of the town as provided by the session
laws of 1913. These trustees were chosen /:
C. /. keyou, one year; w L. Todd, two
years; c. d. Fay, three years. 1t is nee
essary for the board to furnish bonds, and
this was placed at 81 200, the town to pay
the cost of the bonds
| The highway appropriation to go to-
ward state aid viii be used on the road
between this town and Brattleboro. The
state road between the two towns viii be
completed this year and if more money is
needed than has been appropriated the
funds viii be borrowed
At / o'clock the polls were re-opened for
four hours of balloting on the presidential
candidates under the Australian system.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
JOHN NJ. CIRCUIT DIES
IN MEDFORD, MASS.
Native of West Brattleboro and
Brother of Late Rev. Lewis Grout,
Who Became Noted Missionary.

John NJ. Grout, 81, for many years a
prominent business man of Boston un-
til his retirement five years ago, died
yesterday in home in Medford, Mass.
Mr.. Grout was born in West Brat
tleboro, a son of John Grout and moved
to eastern Massachusetts as q young
man. His wife, who survives, was Sa-
rah Herrick, a daughter of Seth N
Herrick, for many years q seIeetman
of Brattleboro. He leaves also one
daughter, Miss Mary Grout, who was
visitor in Brattleboro last summer
and who is now an invalid.
Mr.. Grout, who was the last surviy-
or of his father S family, was a broth
er of the late Rev. Lewis Grout of
West Brattleboro, who became a noted
missionary to the Zulus in Africa and
was the author of text books in the
Zulu language.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
TODAY'SWAR SUMMARY

Activities on Verdun front continue
to be chiefly those of the artillery
arm, which still is being vigorously
employed. No infantry attack by the
Germans has developed west of the
Meuse, where there have been signs
that a renewal of the drive was in
prospect. The German effort indeed
seems to have again shifted in its
most intensive form to the other bank
of the stream, where reconnaissance
in force in the Haudremont woods
west of Douaumont is reported by Par
is to have been checked by the French
curtain of fire.
To the southeast of Douaumont in
the region of Vaux, the violent Ger
man bombardment continues, while fur
ther south on the line in the Woevre
region both German and French guns
are busy pounding opposing positions.
There is increasing friction between
Greece and the entente powers, accord
ing to advices from German sources.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
Arizona Town Under Arms
All Night as Result of
Alarming Reports
EVERYTHING QUIET
EARLY THIS MORNING
Authorities Informed That Mexicans
Had Been Seen Carrying Arms to
Point Where Cannons Were Found
Hidden-W Women and Children Moved

NACO, Ariz,, March A. = Naco was
under arms during the night as the re
suit of reports that a raid on the town
was planned for the early morning
hours. Women, children and valuabies
were hurried from the border by Amer
leans. Early today all was quiet.
Following reports last night that Vii
la sympathizers at Cenanea, Sonora,
were threatening trouble the wires be-
tween that town and the border were
cut The authorities here were also
informed that several pieces of artillery
We're discovered hidden in a house at
Nogales, Sonora, and that Mexican sell
diers had been seen carrying what ap-
peared TO be ammunition to the place.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
PREPARING TO BLAST
ON VERNON STREET
Corner Of Ledge Opposite New Rail
road Station Shuts Of View
VIII Be Cut Back Six Feet.

Employees of the Central Vermont rail
road began this morning preparations
to round off the end of the ledge at the
corner OF Main and Vernon streets, oppo-
site the new railroad station When the
blasting and grading of Vernon street were
completed according to contract by the
Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins corporation. II
was realized that not enough OF the ledge
had been taken of at the corner of Yer
non street and the site of the old Brattle-
boro House. As the ledge juts out now
It completely hides view of Vernon street
from Main and Bridge streets. With the
union station soon to be opened there will
be much more traffic at that point and il
has been deemed best TO remove some OF
the corner of the ledge. About six feet i
10 be taken off
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
CARPENTER CASE
TO BE HEARD FIRST
Judge Fish Decides in Favor of Plant
If in Accident Case-Hearing on
Question of Damages.

The case of Lisle VI. Carpenter
against the Central Vermont railroad will
be the hrst case to be heard at the April
term OF the Windham county court. having
been set by Judge Frank l.. Fish for a
hearing then ON the question of damages
only.
In January, 1909. Mr.. Carpenter, while
employed as a brakeman on the Central
Vermont railroad, was run over in the
yard at South Londonderry and one leg
was crushed so that it was necessary TO
amputate it. In February, 1910, he
brought suit against the company for
$4,000 and in July of that year won a
verdict with damages determined by the
jury at S9,250
This original suit was brought under the
common law right of action. The defend
ant company claimed that the suit should
have been brought under the federal en-
ployers' liability act, which applied TO all
employees of common carriers engaged in
interstate commerce.
The case was sent back from the SUI
preme court with the decision reversed on
the question of the admissibility and ex-
clusion of evidence The attorneys for the
plaintiff promptly moved to amend the
original bill The railroad sought TO pre-
vent this on the ground that more than
two years had elapsed since the original
action and the statute of limitations made
such action illegal. Judge Fish allowed
the amendment on two counts, one of
which brought the case under the federal
statute.
He has now given Judgment for the
plaintiff and assigned the case first on the
calendar on the question OF damages only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
In Odd Fellows Hall

Tuesday, March IA, 7.3O D. M
Regular meeting Of Dennis Rebekah
lodge After the meeting bids will be
received on the furnishings in the Re
bekah room.
Wednesday evening, March Is, at s
Q o'clock-Military whist BY Dennis Re
bckah lodge Tickets, 25c each Re.
treshments. Members please bring ia
bles by Tuesday night if possible.
Tuesday, March 14.-Friehdship cir
Gle will meet in Odd Fellows hall
Members only. Please bring thimbles
shears and needles as there is some
needed work to be done Covered dish
luncheon will be served at $50. Bring
lunch with you.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
INSPECTION FRIDAY
r. E. Sir George F. Root and Other
Grand Officers VIII Be Present
Course Dinner at els.

The annual inspection OF Beauseaut
commandery, X T., will be held Friday
evening in the Masonic temple, Grand In
speetor r. Z. Sir George F. Root of New
port being the inspecting officer He will
be accompanied by Right Eminent Sir Ed
ward L. Bates, grand commander, of Ben
nington, and his staff Visitors will be
present from Bellows Falls, Greenfield,
Mass, Rutland and Newport The Order
Of the Temple viii be conferred. A course
dinner viii be served in the banquet hall
by Bingham cfIar5rrT. -; at - ,
o'clock
On Wednesday evening the commandery
viii confer the Order of the Red Gross and
Thursday evening the Order Of the Tenn
pie. which win be conferred again the
following evening in connection with the
inspection
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
Important Project Launched
at Annual Meeting of
Civic League
COMMITTEES NAMED
TO INVESTIGATE
Rev. d. z. Trout Again President -
Organization Of About $50 - Appro-
priation of s75 for Free Kindergar-
ten Piano = List OF officers.

An unusually important project was
started last evening, when the Brattle-
boro Civic league voted to erect a com
munity house if sufficient funds eoDld
be secured, and appointed a committees
to see what could be done. There was
full and free discussion of the promo
sltion, and the need of such a build
ing IN town was recognized by every-
body
1t is desired to erect a building on a
centrally located site and TO have it
suitable for the use of various organi-
zatIons IN town which need a meeting
place large enough TO accommodate not
only their own membership but guests
and visitors, also a place where bows
ana girls can have a place for gymaas-
tic exercises, etc.
The committee chosen consists of
Lyman E. Holden, Rev. d. E. Trout.
George l.. Dunham, Mrs. C. s. Pratt
and Mrs. }. Gray Estey They win
make investigations relative TO funds
and a site.
The meeting was held in the home of
Dr. Henry ID. Holton and was the an
nual meeting for the election of Of
feers. There was a large ATTENDANCE
The reports of officers were accepted.
The league has a membership of about
l5O. Anyone is eligible to membership.
the yearly dues being so cents.
These officers were elected. Pres;-
dent, Rev d. f. Trout; vice president.
George L. Dunham; directors, Miss Jes.
sac L. Gregg, Mrs. c. s. Pratt, Mrs. J.
gray Estey and Mrs. Helen E Adams:
secretary, Mrs. Fremont Hamilton.
treasurer, Mrs. C. C. Fits. Committees
-KeEe- elected, With the following chair
men: Window gardens, c. s. HOPKINS.
forestry, George Bishop: playground
A. + Merrill; north section. Mrs. q. s
Dowley; south section, W. J. Pentland
jr.; Esteyville, Mrs. +. W. Pier. pros,
pect hill, Miss Emma Lundbere: West
Brattleboro, ID. It. Perry.
The league gave s75 toward the new
piano for the free kindergarten. the
balance to be taken care of by the wo-
man s club
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
EX-PRESIDENT TAFT
BRANDEIS PROTESTANT
He and Other Former Heads of Bar
Association Against Nominee
to Supreme Court Bench.

WASHINGTON, March .14.-Former
President Taft and six other former
presidents of the American Bar asso-
citation today protested to the senate
judiciary subcommittee against the
confirmation of the nomination OF
Louis d. Brandeis for the supreme
court. The others were Simeon E.
Baldwin, Francis Rawle, Joseph S.
Choate, Elihu Root, Moorfeld Storey.
and Peter w. Meldrim.
The first six sent a letter stating
that they felt under the painful duty
to say TO you that in their opinion tax.
ing into view the reputation, charac-
ter and professional career of Louis
d. Brandeis, he is not fit person to
be member of the supreme court of
the United States.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
COMPANY E TEAM COMING.
Championship Contenders to Present
Regular Lineup Here Tomorrow.

Manager John j. Clune of the
Company I basketball team has re-
ceived letter from the manager of
the Company E team of Bellows Falls,
claimants of the basketball champion
ship ef~t4se-- stetee,- SAYING that he will
present the regular team here tomor-
row evening in the Armory.
The local team had fast practice
last evening and after the much i'm
proved showing they made Friday
evening in the game against the
Keene team many who saw them in
that game believe they viii be able
TO make the visitors look like any
thing but state champions.
Some of the oldtime basketballers
in town have organized a corps of
Royal Rooters and will be there in
force tomorrow evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
MAYOR HANSON BEATEN.
Maine Man Who Toured Vermont De-
feated at Home.

BELFAST, Me-, March IA. = Edgar
F. Hanson, nine times mayor of this
city, who achieved notoriety and earned
the title of the Belfast Foghorn
while campaigning for the local option
cause in Vermont this spring, was the
victim of a Ceasarian operation yester-
day at the hands of Rev. William Shaw
of Montpelier, Vt, who .'carried the
war into Africa and assisted in de-
feating the Democratic warhorse for
the mayoralty by 81 votes.
Mr.. Hanson carried two of the FIVE
wards in the city and in commenting
last night on his defeat claims that in
toxieants and money were used freely
to beat hm. He claims, it is reported,
that $40 was the top quotation offered
for votes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
FORM SQUAD OF Av1AroRs.
Trained Flyers Ready to Aid U. s.
Troops in Mexico.

NEW YORK, March "A squad of
trained aviators viii be concentrated
immediately for possible service with
the United States troops in Mexico.
according 20 an announcement bv the
Aero Club of America While these
avlators are being prepared second
squad of 20 flyers viii be he'd in read
mess. W. Leonard Bonney, formerly
IN command of Gen. Carranza s avia-
tion force viii have charge.
The Aero club has offered its aid .o
the government in providing machines
and aviators and Secretary of War
Baker has informed the club that its
offer viii be accepted if oeesson ar
ises.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
TO SUPPORT BASEBALL.
Greenfield Athletic Association Votes 70
Take Over Organization.

GREENFIELD, March l4.-The first
annual meeting of the Greenfield Ath-
letic association was held Sunday even
ing at the Hotel Devens These di-
rectors were elected: Charles Coates.
DR.. ID. J. Mcconnell, George f. Merrill.
Jos. Herman, George Rafetry, John d.
hlely, William a. Davenport, Timothy
NJ. Hayes, Thomas Lawler, DIR. George
Rist
These directors win elect officers of
the association. The association also
voted in favor of supporting baseball
during the coming season and of tai
ing over the baseball association which
has conducted teams in Greenfield in
previous seasons.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
DRINK AGE LIMIT STICKS.
Bill at Albany to Raise Age to 2l
Years Fails.

ALBANY, n. Y, March IA. = The
Talmage bill intended to raise from Is
to 21 years the age of persons to whom
liquor may be sold legally failed of
passage in the assembly last night.
The vote on the measure was: Yes, IL;
No, IS.
seventysix votes are required for
passage.
The Alien bill intended to prevent
sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and other of
fieers from being interested in the
manufacture and sale of liquor was
was passed without opposition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
JOHN L. TUTTLE DEAD.
Ex-High Sheriff of Washington Coun-
ty, Deputy 40 Years.

MONTPELIER, March IA. = A tel
egram received from Denver announced
the death there yesterday morning of
John l.. Tuttle, sheriff of Washington
county from 1876 to 1882, deputy
sheriff for 40 years, chief of police of
Montpelier for 10 years and court of
heer IN the county and supreme court
up to three years ago, when he was
taken sick
Mr.. Tuttle was born i'm Lowell. Mass.
so years ago. He held a deputy sher-
iff's commission at the time of his
death and was believed to be the old
est officer in Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
1900 BRAsswoRKERs STRIKE.
Men at Buffalo Make Demand for
Eight Hour Day.

BUFFALO, n. Y, March a. - Fif-
teen hundred men comprising the night
shift of the Buffalo Copper and Brass
Rolling mill struck last night. The day
shift of LOO men worked until 6
o clock, but it is said they urged the
night shift to quit and did not report
for work this morning
The management Of the mill said
that a eomprimise on the wage ques-
tion was reached last week and that
the strike came as a surprise. The
men, it is said, demand an increase in
wages and an eight-hour day.
The strike is not connected with the
strike and lockout of machinists in
volving about 800 men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
All Information About Mex
lean Expeditionary Force
Kept Secret
GENERAL FUNSTON
IN CHARGE OF WIRES
Washington Gives Out Little News Ex-
cept That American Note to Carran-
"a Was Favorably Received - Ian
sing is on Vacation

WASHINGTON, March 14-Ohfcial re-
ports from the border today contain no
word Q. important troops movements
Before he went to the cabinet meeting
Secretary of War Baker said he had moth
ing to indicate when the expedition into
Mexico would start. Chairman Stone of
the senate foreign relations committee was
told by President Wilson that conditions
IN Mexico appeared more favorable
Acting Secretary OF State Polk reported
to President Wilson that word received at
the state department from various sections
of Mexico indicated that a favorable inn
preston had been made by the note sent
General Carranza yesterday together with
the Presidents assurances that no armed
Intervention in Mexico was planned. Mr.
Folks report was optimistic and did not
confirm reports that Carranza supporters
resented the pursuit of Villa by American
troops.
Secretary Lansing was on his way to
Pinehurst, n e., today for weeks vaca-
ton. Taking a vacation at this time was
regarded here as indicative of how com
pletely the state department regards the
Mexican situation in the hands Of the
army and that the understanding with
General Carranza is complete
FL PASO, March 14-Brigadier Gen
eral John J Pershing, commanding the
American expeditionary force into Mexico.
left here on west bound train last night
and since his departure military authori-
tise have refused all information about
him. Pershing's train was said to be go
ing to Columbus, n. NJ, where today some
1000 men of the first expeditionary force
are in readiness for the dash after Villa.
SAN ANTONIO, March IA rigid
censorship was ordered today at Column
bus, by Major General Funston He in
structed Brigadier General Pershing to
take charge of the telegraphic service,
watch all automobile routes and guard all
telephone wires out Of the town. This ac-
tion was taken to prevent news Of troops
movements leaking out in press des-
patches
General Funston said newspaper reports
from New Mexico had been revealing
every movement Of troops, the disposition
OF the forces and the amount of their
equipment. There was no use trying to
conceal our plans here while there was a
leak ON the border" he explained. I'VE
had TO act
1t was indicated that if the censorship
was evaded martial law might be the next
step in controlling the news situation al
Columbus.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
RED CROSS SUPPLIES
BURNED AT HALIFAX
Woman in Charge May Have Lost Life
Loss Estimated at 5000, 1000
Cause Unknown.

HALIFAX, n. s, March IA. - A
large quantity of Red Cross supplies
was burned in a fire which destroyed
a pier of the steamship terminal here
today. Mrs. John Casey, in charge of
the Supplies, who was in the building
when the fire started, was missing la
ter and it was feared she lost her life.
Besides the freight shed the pier con
tanned the United States immigration
offices. The loss is estimated at $780,
600. The cause of the fire is not
known.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
GREEKS AND FRENCH FIGHT.
German Report Says Trouble Occurred
on Island of Mitylene.

BERLIN, March IA (by wireless =
Reports have been received here from
Athens of fighting on the Greek island
of Mitylene between Greek and French
soldiers. French e-enforcements were
brought up and imprisoned by the
Greeks. The commander of the French
forces, the report states, has prohibited
further mingling of French with Greek
soldiers. The Greek government is re-
ported to have protested against the
arrest Of the soldiers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
PUSHING PREPAREDNESS.
Congress Making Plans to Sidetrack
All Other Business.

WASHINGTON, March IA. - In
keeping with the President s desire to
have all preparedness measures rushed
through congress the house rules
committee today appointed a sub-com-
mittee to confer with Speaker Clark
on side-traeking all other business, af-
ter the passage of the free sugar re
peal, in favor of the army bill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
CARRANzA Is SATISFIED.
Government Agents Report That He is
Pleased with American Note.

WASHINGTON, March IA. State
department agents along the border re-
ported today that General Carranza had
received the American government s
note accepting his proposal for re-
ciprocal agreement for the pursuit of
outlaws and was favorably impressed
with it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
FIRE IN wooDsvILLE, N. H.
Three Story Block Burned Today with
Loss of $4,000.

WooDsvILLE, n H., March IA
three story brick block owned by Earl
T. Mulliken and occupied by Mr.. Miui-
hken, hardware dealer, and other
business tenants, was destroyed by fire
today. The Joss was estimated at $40,-
600.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight With Snow Probably
for Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, March IA. - The
weather forecast: Generally cloudy to-
night and Wednesday. Probably local
SHOWS. Colder tonight. Moderate
winds, mostly northeast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
VILLA USED DUMDUMs.
U. s. Infantrymen Say Bandit Had
American Made Bullets.

CHICAGO, March IA. American
made dumdum bullets were used py
Villa forces in their raid ON Columbus.
\. NJ, according to privates of the 7th
United States infantry who took part
IN the pursuit across the border.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
ADOPTS PROHIBITION
Bars, Liquor Stores and Clubs to Go
Out of Business May 81.

WINNIPEG, Man, March 14.-By a
vote slightly more than two to one
voters of the province of Manitoba
yesterday approved the provincial tenn
perance act which closes all bars,
wholesale liquor houses and licensed
clubs in the province after May 81,
next.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
ToRPEDoED WITHOUT WARNING
Austria Presents This Country With
Evidence in Case of Two Ships.

WASHINGTON, March IA. Aus
tria has presented to the United States
reports of two instances in whiel. it
is charged Austrian merchant ships
were torpedoed without warning by al
lied submarines, presumably British.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-14
REPUBLICAN, HEADQUARTERS.
They viii Be Opened in a Chicago Ho
tel Next Sunday.

CHICAGO, March Republican
national headquarters for 1916 will be
opened ct downtown hotel here Sun
day, 1t was announced today, and bus
mess viii begin in preparation for the
huge convention.