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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-10
HINSDALE, N. H.
dAGNFIcENT GIFT PRESENTED.
Library Receives Tubular Chime Clocl
from George G. Fisk.

4ASAh oSoA SC ~. Aoh.
The thoughtlulness and generosity Of
one of the towns most prominent citizens,
George G. Fisk. last Saturday, again mani
tested itself when he presented to the
public library a magnificent hall clolh.
The timepiece, which is known as an
cight-day tubular Ginning clock, PLAYS the
estminster chimes on five tubes o.
melodious tones. sounding four times on
the quarter hour eight times on the half.
II times en- tao thrc2quarters and L.
times on the hour in addition to the hour.
and is the best product of mechanical
genius, IN fact money cannot buy better.
1t has beautifully designed pillaged
case OF solid mahogany eight feet in height
with panels Of plate glass Delicate scroll
work OF gold enhances the beauty Of the
ace, above which the varying phases Of
the moon are designated from day to day.
ne glit came as complete surprise TO
everyone and it is thoroughly appreciated.
II Las been the source OF attraction for a
large number Of townspeople, whose add
miration IS exceeded only by their thank
fulness to the thoughtful donor who's
earnest intentions and efforts were 10
have the gift anonymous, but this was no.
to be-
The clock was made by the Waltham
Clock company at cost Of several hun
bred dollars and was installed by j. :.
liowes, jeweler, Of keene, through whom
it was bought.
Mr.. Fisk has previously favored the
library with other gifts, which include the
beautiful and valuable oil painting, Midst
By-Gone Days, and an extensively on
graved volume entitled The Presidents
Mr.. Fisk also generously remembered
the town two years ago by 5000 contri-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-10
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Charles Akeley will be at
Townshend Inn this week Thursday
and Friday with a fine display of mil
linery from Bascom s Millinery Par
lors, Brattleboro, Vt. Mr.. l.. C. Briggs,
VINO has had y years experience in
Fifth Ave. houses, New York city, is
designer of these hats.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-10

formerly Of this town, whose death oc-
Cured in Arlington, Mass, last week
Thursday, was held in that city Monday
and the burial took place in Medford,
Mass. Mrs. Hubbard. who was a daugh-
ter of the late s. O. Davenport. leaves hor
husband and one son. H. H. Dole of Al
stead, formerly a well-known farmer in
, this town
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-10
DEATHS.

In New York, Oct. Z, Mrs. Lillian
tLennox) Stevens, formerly of Brat
tleboro, wife of William Stevens.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-10
BRATTTEBORO LOCAL.

Irwin Il. Mosher of Horton place
and Annie y. CFerguson) Guthrie OF
the same address, were married last
evening by Rev. George r. Tomkinson
ct the Baptist parsonage. Mr. Moshcr
is employed at the Bushnell grocery
store. Thes were unattended. 4 single
Tiug service was used.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-10
j. T.. MANN

Hopkins, ESQ, Frank Peter Burgett
end Jennie Estellc Johnson, both Of
Albany, \. Y.
In BrattleboIo, Oct. :, by Rev. \. V.
Weodworth, Peter Soucy and Louise
Chamberlain, both of Holyoke, Mass,
In Brattleboro, Oct. Q, bv Rev.
George f. Tomkinson, Irving b. Mosher
and Annie ID. (Fergusou) Guthrie, both
Of Brattlehoro.
The normal daily consumption Of
milk in Paris and its suburbs exceeds
100000 quarts.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
CARRANZA'S REPLY Mild
CONTENTS OF THE NEW NOTE
FURTHER lessons DlPLO.
MATIC TENSION.
IT Carranza Really Wishes Peace He
VIII Be Met More Than Half Way
BY the Washington Government.

Washington. - General Carranza's
reply to the two sharp notes from the
Washington Government made public
with the approval of Eliseo Arredon.
40, Ambassador designate, indicated
that 1T was Of an unexpected concilia.
tory character.
The formal communication arrived
by telegraph early Tuesday and only
the fact that Fourth Of July was Gel
ebated by all government depart.
ments, prevented it's immediate deliv-
cry.
Mr.. Arredondo spent the day in the
country and on mis- return declined to
discuss his governments attitude as
now officially stated
Since the release of the American
troops taken at Carrizal the question
at issue between the Washington gov
ernment and General Carranza has
been narrowed to Mr.. Wilson's desire
for formal declaration Of intention
toward the American expeditionary
forces in Mexico.
A specific statement in the new
note is still lacking. Only a close
study of the reply will disclose wheth-
er 1t will be necessary to press Cen
eral Carranza again to affirm or deny
the hostile construction placed upon
his orders that American troops be at.
tackled If they moved in any direction
except toward the border.
Without doubt the note has further
lessoned the diplomatic tension be-
tween the two governments already
stripped Of its Immediately danger
GUS character by the release OF the
Carrizal prisoners. 1t is entirely pos
sible, however, that American officials
VIII not fully share the optimistic
view Of the Mexican embassay when
the Carranza note has been studied.
One fact stood out clearly in the
minds Of officials familiar with Presi.
dent Wilson's desires and purposes.
If General Carranza sincerely desires
to find way for peaceful settlement
Of the differences between the two
governments he will be met more
than half way. No proposal for i'm
mediate withdrawal Of General Perish
ing's troops, however would be en-
tertained as q preliminary to a fur
ther exchange Of views on the joint
operations against bandits
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
GERMANS REINFORCE LINE
TO CONTEST BIG DRIVE.

London.-Through the British Of.
fetal dispatches record little change
in the situation on the British front
they show that the Germans have
brought up strong renforcemcnts
from other parts Of their line and are
stubbornly contesting every yard Of
the British advance.
Torrential rains hampered the often
sive operations and the British action
was confined mostly to consolidating
me ground already won.
TIE French have captured two more
villages and are on good roads to
Peronne. But there is yet no decrease
IN the violence Of the Germans in the
Verdun region.
Dispatches from German war cor.
respondents indicate the realization
mat the Central Powers are losing
'he initiative which their favorable
position on the interior fines enabled
them to hold throughout the war
moreover, In commenting on the enor-
nous resources In munitions and war
material. they equally recognize that
a profound change has occurred III
the relations Of the belligerents.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
FRENCH TAKE SIX MILES
OF GERMAN SECOND LINE
Allies Claim 10000 Prisoners and
$4,000 Casualties-Russans Make
Advance

London.--The entire second position
OF the Germans south Of the Somme
over an extent Of approximately six
miles, has fallen into the hands OF
the French, who also lave captured
the village Of Hem. near the Northerr,
extremity of their line, and have com.
pletcd their conquest OF Estrees.
The British line apparently has fail.
ed to advance. except Slightly in Ger.
tain sectors" as the British war office
puts 1t. None OF the ground gained
by the British has been lost, how.
ever, and the further statement OF tho
Germans that the fighting all along
the front was mostly in the nature of
local struggles for the possession of
strong points would seem to indicate
that each side is devoting particular
attention to the organization OF its
positions and Strengthening Of IT'S hand
for further attack on defense.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
VIOLENT coUNTER.OFFENs
RESULT OF STRENGTHENED
FORCES.
CHANGES IN THE SITUATIONS
9oth Ends Of French Line Under
Heavy Attacks.-Situation at ver-
dun Remains Quiet-Teuton Loss to
Russians Total 100000 Mon.

London.-Violent counter.attacks by
the Germans on almost the entire line
of the French advance In the Somme
region show a change in the situation
from the earliest days Of the Anglo
French offensive.
In the beginning the Germans con-
centrated their forces against the
British, apparently considering the
operations Of Che French to the South
as Of small Significance. But the rapid
progress OF the French troops has
had the effect Of causing the German
commanders to strengthen their de.
lenses and forces along tho line guard
ing Peronne and other important
strategic points.
Both ends of the French line have
been under heavy attacks, but the
French, according to the official ac-.
counts, have been able to put them
down without the Germans making
any gains whatever. Meanwhile both
French and British are consolidating
their positions and are undoubtedly
r9aking preparations for a repetition
OF the great bombardment which pre-.
ceded the first impetuous rush.
While the situation in the Verdun.
region remains comparatively quiet.
there are heavy commandments ION
both sides Of the Meuse. No advices
are recorded by either French or Ger
mans. The British official statement
gives few details, merely remarking
that "as result Of violent bomb
fighting we made further progress at
certain points in the main battle area.
The immensity Of the Russian drive
agaicst the Austrians and Germans
during the last month Ia indicated by
unofficial reports from Petrograd.
which say that the Austro G erman
losses in the endeavor to stay the,
advance Of the General Brusioff's
armies total nearly 100000 men, about
nalf or whom are prisoners. Not less
than 250 guns Of various sizes and
more than 700 machine guns and an
immense quantity OF other booty have
been taken.
The Austrians admit a serious de.
feat west Of Kolomea, where they
were driven back nearly five miles.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
MEXICAN CRISIS ENDS
REPLY TO U. S. DEMANDS PAvES
THE WAY FOR PEAcEABLE
settlement.
All Hostile Attitude Relinqulshed.
Trouble Ended Provided De Facto
Government Does It's Part Toward
Stopping Raids.


Washington.-Ea resumption of
friendly diplomatic conversations with
the de facto government of Mexico
to the end that peace and order may
be restored in Northern Mexico and
along the border is expected here
to be the next step of the United States
in its relation with its Southern
neighbor.
The crisis precipitated by Villas
raid on Columbus, N. NJ, and culmi-
mating in the fight at Carrizal, Mex.
leo, between American and Mexican
troops. appeared to have been dissi-
pated by an amicable note from Gen.
eral Carranza presented by his ambas-
sador designate here
This note proposes that the differ
ence between the governments be
| settled by mediation or by direct nego.
tiations. 1t Is remarkable for It's brev-
ity, Its restrained and friendly tone
and for the absolute lack Of any of the
strong even insolent language which
characterized the last two communica
tions from the de facto government
1t treats as closed incident the ex.
changes of unfriendly communications
which brought war almost within
sight
No formal comment on the note
was obtainable from state department
officials. copy was forwarded to
the White House Immediately upon It's
receipt and President Wilson will de.
| tprmiOa tho ,to No
AS a matter Of general principle,
the Washington government always
has favored mediation Of any dispute
suitable for such procedure. There is
every indication, however, that i. the
present instance it will be deem, de-.
sirable to conduct Forthcoming negoti.
ations directly with the Carranza gov
ernment Members Of the Latin-Amer
lean diplomatic corps here are expect
ed to make inquiry soon as to the at
titude Of the Washington government
III view Of the statement OF the Mexi
! can foreign office that it awaits only
decision here as 10 whether media
tiops or direct negotiations would he
preferable.
Indications were that the injuries
would be met with assurances that
the two governments had reached the
stage where they would not find It
! necessary to call upon the friendly SER
vices OF their neighbor states.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
WASHINGTON WATCHES
NEUTRALITY PHASE
First Concern Is to Consider Whether
SubmersbIe Is Properly a Mer-
chairman.

Washington.-The first concern OF
tho United States in the arrival Of the
German submarine Deutschland is to
determine whether the submersible is
properly merchant vessel or whether
under any Interpretation Of the prin.
ciples Of international law she could
be classed as warship. Nothing but
an examination of the submarine It.
self with survey Of her armament If
any, and the composition and charac
ter of her crew can settle the point.
This will be made by the State De-
partment and the customs authorities
as soon as the ship puts into Balti.
more.
Whichever way the issue is decided
new questions of international law are
almost sure to be added to the many
which the war has produced for the
United States.
bo required to leave an American
port within "a hours OF her arrival un.
less additional time was required to
make her seawOrthy.
AS purely commercial ship she
would be as free to enter and leave
American ports as any other and this
! government would have no concern in
the novel manner Of her coming or
the fact that the ingenuity and daring
OF the German Admiralty had been
able TO get ship through the Allied
blockade If she should venture to
return to Germany the submarine
would enjoy protection Of the United
States within the three.mtle limit. If
she should fall q prey to hostile war.
ships on the high seas the concern OF
this government, In its stand for the
safety Of peaceful commercial ships,
would be governed Jentirely by the
conduct and character Of tho submar.
inc 3itseshhf precisely as IL isfe sailed
Whollyi above the watssfs 81 Is
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
GERMAN SUBMARINE CROSSES
ATLANTIC; IS WORLDS FIRST
SUBMARINE MERCHANTMEN
SEALED MESSAGE FOR
WILSON FROM KAISER
Vessel Makes 4,ooO-Mile Sea vovaoe
Being the Longest Ever Under.
taken by Any Underwater Craft.

Notwithstanding sealed message
from emperor William OF Germany.
10 president Woodrow Wilson, run.
hlng the gauntlet Of innumcrable dan
gers from mines, sea-sweepers and
enemy warships, and bringing a cargo
or dyestuffs, chemicals and mail esti.
mated at 75o tons, the German under
sea merchantmen, the Deutschland.
quietly slipped into Chesapeake Bay
sunday morning at LAS. 1t was the
completion of a 4,OOO-mile sea VOYAGE
for the craft, the longest and most
hazardous ever attempted by any sub.
marine Three hours later, led by the
tug Thomas F. Timmins, the little
vessel with a record Of 13 days Of
mysterious vigil off the Virginia capes,
the great submarine began the last
leg of her voyage. up the Chesapeake
Bay.
On the heels Of the Deutschland
and following in her wake with all
the speed to be coaxed from her pow.
erful boilers, the coast guard Onon.
daga dashed up the bay.
On board the Onondaga Ia Collector
Norman Hamilton of Norfolk and a
number of newspaper men. Whether
or not Mr.. Hamilton has orders is
not known. Some believe that the
Onondaga undertook the chase of the
Deutschland at the request Of Mr..
Hamilton and that he and not Cap.
tain Chiswell is under orders
No Torpedo Tubes.
The Deutschland carries, mounted;
IN her coming tower, two small guns.
or about three-inch caliber There
, were no evidences Of torpodo tubes.
She is also equipped with a bridge and
powered by two DIESEL engines, of the
latest type. The boat Is capable O;
submerging in less than two minutes
On the surface, of the water the sub
mersible has q speed Of from two t,
three knots an hour more than tn,
average merchant steamer.
According TO Pilot Fred Cooke. O
the Virginia Pilots Associations, tn,
first American to. board the Deutsch
land after She arrived on this side O
the Atlantic tho crew wore regula
ton uniforms Of German merchant
MEL scamen No flag was displayed
when the Deutschland first appeared
0h the capes. Later, when inside the
bay, the German merchantman's en-
sign was raised
Captain Cooke said the commando,
OF the Deutschland made no effort t.
conceal anything and was extremely
frank In stating his mission to the
United States, that Of instituting ar
; undersea merchant marine export and
import business between the United
States and Germany.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
MORE DENTS IN. LINES OF
GERMANS ON TWO FRONTS

London.--General Haig's army pain.
ed severa! important successes. 1t
captured further positions in the i'm
mensely strong position known as the
Leipzig redoubt, while east Of La
Boisselle they captured German
trenches on front OF nearly 1000
yards to depth Of 500 yards. They
also forced their way into the village
Of Orvillers after capturing 500 yards
OF the German front, while north Of
Fricourt they drove the enemy back.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
hRREDONDO TRANSMITS TO HIS
GOVERNMENT LANslNG's
BRIEF NOTE.
SPEEDILY SOLVE TROUBLES
OFFICIALS Believe More Can BE Accom-.
plished Through Informal Confer
ences Than Formal Exchanging of
Views.

Washing g-on-Inception Of the diplo,
matte conversations which it is hoped
VIII result in settlement of differ
ences between Eliseo Arredodo,
Mexican Ambassador designate and
Frank L. Polk, Acting Secretary of
State, than by formal interchange of
views. They are willing to accede,
however to some other plan should
the de facto government propose it.
Mr.. Arredondo transmitted to his
government a brief and friendly note
handed to him by Secretary Lansing,
expressing qualification over the turn
affairs between the two governments
has taken and accepting proposals for
diplomatic settlement of points in dis
pute. The communication was ap-
proved by the cabinet.
The text follows:
Secretary: I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt Of your com.
mumcation of July a, 1916, in which
you transcribe a note addressed to me
by the Secretary Of Foreign Relations
Of your government and to request
that you will transmit to him the, fol.
lowing reply:
Mr.. Secretary:
II have the honor 20 acknowledge
the receipt Of your courteous note
transmitted to me by Senior Arredondo
on the fourth instant, in which you
refer to my notes Of June 20 and June
rs, and to assure you Of the sincere
qualification of my government at the
fralHv statement Of the difficulties
,yhi. i.h
our relations along the International
boundary and the unreseryed express
sion Of the desire Of your government
to reach an adjustment of the diff
culties on broad and amicable basis
The same spirit OF friendship and of
solicitude for the continuance Of soli-
citude for the continuance Of cordial
relations between our two countries
inspires my government which equally
desires an immediate solution Of the
matters OF difference which have long
veXed both governments. 1t is expe.
! cially pleasing to my government
that the dc facto government of Mex
leo Is disposed to give quick as we'll
as practical consideration in a spirit
of concord to the remedies which may
| be applied to the existing condition.
Reciprocating the same desire, the
government Of the United States is
prepared Immediately to exchange
views as to a practical plan to remove
finally and prevent recurrence Of the
difficulties which have been the
source of the controversy
Accept, Mr.. Secretary. the renew.
cd assurances Of my highest consid.
Grafton.
II am. sir,
"Yours very sincerely
ROBERT LANSING"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
SOLDIERS ORDERED OUT TO
PREVENT STRIKE TROUBLE
Governor Craig Orders Four Compa.
nies ". c. Coast Artillery to Will
rnlnnton TO Keen Down Riots

rnlngton to Keep Down Riots.
Asheville, N. C.--Governor Locke
Craig, who is at his home here, an.
nounced that four companies Of coast
artillery had been sent to Wilmington
as a precautionary move, in connec-
ton with the street car strike at that
place. The troops sent in response to
orders from Governor Craig are the
coast artillery Of Charlotte Greens.
boro, Salisbury and Goldsboro. Major
Kuykendall Of Greensboro is placed in
command.
Governor Craig's orders were issued
as the result OF a request made by
Judge Stacy Of Wilmington and the
sheriff Of New Hanover county. Gov
ernor Craig ordered the adjutant gen.
erals Office to supply whatever troops
were considered necessary and the
orders to the coast artillery were the
result.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
Y. S. ACCEPTS PROPOSALS
OF DE FACTO Gorr.nn->,--.
Secretary Lansing Giysa Wora 10
redondo After Confcrcnc VIZ
President yJiI.rt,

WashingtOn.-1'he de facto govern
ment Of Mexico was formally notified
through Elseo Arredondo, ambassador
designate, that the United States well
coined General Carranza's proposal to
adjust all pending differences between
the two governments by direct diplo.
matte negotiations.
Mr.. Arredondo was informed OF
the American governments attitude in
a conversation with Secretary Lans.
ig after the latter had conferred with
President Wilson.
Immediately after the cabinet meet.
ing Secretary Lansing left for a
months vacation. Counselor Polk will
act In his absence and meet Mr.. Are.
dondo in the Informal discussions at
which solution OF the Mexican prob.
lens will be sought.
1t was evident at the state denart.
ment that officials believe a means of
giving the de facto government mate.
rial aid in restoring order throughout
Mexico may be found son. It ia
known that the pacific nature of the
latest Mexican note Is construed here
as indicating that General Carranaz
besides being impressed by American
military preparations has been deeply
influenced by the pressure and argu.
ment brought to bear on him bv
friends In the United States, Euro.
pean diplomats in Mexico City and
particularly by representatives of
bany Of the Latin-American powers.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
Fourteen Raiders Killed.

El Paso, Texas.-Two Americans
and an American-born Mexican shot
and killed fourteen Mexican bandits
In a running fight three miles from
Aanapra, N. M. only seven miles vest
of El Paso, and across the New Mexico
State line. The posse OF Americans
was led by Tom Perrine, former
Texas Ranger, desert scout and Gus.
toms line rider. His two companions
were jess Adams, anotherYr and
Alex Alevra, "a Mexican boy who was
porn on the American side.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
MANY SOUTHERN CITIES
OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Atlanta. nta.-Preparedness and Am cr'
can!zation parades in many southern
cities and the review Of nation!
gardsmen in several mobilizaton
camps made UP the most complete o.
ebration of independence Day in
southern states during recent years.
thousands marched In preparedness
tccMnatrations M in Atlanta. Mobile
While lew ,,rteans held an Ameni
,ca'ni2ation" e. parade as d supplement to-
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
CARRANZA GENERAL is
KILLED IN BATTLE

Chihuahua Mexico.-Gen. Ienac,o
Ramos vase killed in fierce and
bloody battle that ragged between a
small force Of de facto troops and a
large band Of Villa followers at Corral
ranch, 10 miles southwest of Jiminez.
Both sides suffered heavy losses. Ra.
ther than retire to JSninez without
CARRYING out his orders, v,hich were
not 70 return until he was able TO re.
port success, General Rafaos fought In
III tfere elnientss linfl ID sltilIAd rs "a
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
INFATiLE PARALYSIS
EPIDEMIC IN NORTH

Washington.-The Federal Public
Health Service took a hand in the fight
to end an epidemic OF infantile paraly.
sis in New York City and to prevent
Its spread elsewhere. Six government
experts We're ordered TO New York to
cooperate with state and city authors.
dteesa aud steps were taken to organize
q Federal corps Of surgeons and labo..
sratogy sciefltists 20 work out pfeventa
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-07-13
FIRE DESTROYS $125,00O
PROPERTY OF SEABOARp

Norfolk.-The Seaboard Air Line
Railway coach shop and shed, as we'll
as the 1c coaches destroyed in the fire
Will be rebuilt or replaced OF once, Of
icials announced. The loss, covered
by insurance, totalled fully $125,OO0.