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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

WASHINGTON, March President
Wilson was informed by Secretary Baker
carly today that both columns Of Ameri-
can troops now in Mexico in pursuit Of
Villa and his bandits were meeting with
hearty cooperation from the Carranza sol
diers.
Prospects today were that the American
republic will have TO content itself with
only meagre news bulletins concerning the
movement of troops in Mexico. What is
probably one of the most complete censor
ships in the nations history is in full
force. Under it no news dispatches that
would be of value to the enemy will be
allowed to pass over the lines of communi-
cation. nor will details which might inter
fere with Funston's plans for secrecy be
made public here
Consul General Hanna, at Monterey.
forwarded to the state department TODAY
a delayed message from Consular Agent
! Williams at Iorreon saying all Americans
had left there for the United States. It
contained no further information. Consul
Williams yesterday reported he had
turned the consulate over to the British
vice consul
The campaign to enroll Approximately
2oOOO recruits for the regular army in the
shortest time possible was IN full swing
today By orders issued yesterday ITO
auxiliary recruiting stations were re-
opened after having been closed more than
year. From the auxiliary stations groups
Iof uniformed soldiers are being sent out
to nearby towns, villages and hamlets. al
though no estimate of the number of men
enrolled yesterday, the first day of the
campaign, have been received, unofficial
reports tell Of lines of men waiting at
many stations to present their applica-
tons
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

Miss Nellie Farnum began work this
morning as waitress at Hoadley's res
taurant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16
WARNER A. GRAHAM
is PROBATE JUDGE
Appointed by Gov. Gates to Fill Vacan-
cy Caused by the Death of zina
II. Allbee.
Especial to The Reformer. )

MONTPELIER, March 10.
Warner A. Graham of Bellows Falls
was today appointed by Gov. Gates
judge of probate of the Westminster
district of Windham county to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Judge
Zina II. Allbee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16
After Making Gains Tuesday
Germans Paused i'm Drive
at Verdun
FRENCH EXPECTING
FLANKING OPERATION
Retirement of Won Tripitz No Indica-
tion of Change in German Submarine
Policy-Dutch Passenger Ship Sunk
by Mine or Torpedo.

One of the frequent 7auses which
have characterized the last German
campaign for Verdun is again in evi.
.denee. After having made their gains
on Tuesday to the west of the Meuse
in the direction of Dead Man 5 hill the
Crown Prince S forces have not again
advanced to the attack.
Speedy resumption of the drive in
this sector is not Indicated as prob
able, as a sIackening IN the intensity
of the bombardment has been reported.
Apparently there is anticipation on
the part of the French that the next
German move may be made on the
southwest of the fortress in flank
ing operation, rs the French guns have
been extremely active along the
heights of the Meuse overlooking the
Woevre plain.
It is officially declared in Berlin that
the change in the head of ministry of
marines, involving the retirement of
Admiral Won Tirpitz. who is succeeded
by Admiral Von Caqelle, signified no
change in the German government sub
marine policy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

Pittsburgh steel mills pay out 81 900 900
a day in wages
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

PARIS, March 16-There has been
no further infantry action in the re-
gion to the north of Verdun, according
to an announcement made by the
French war office this afternoon. The
bombardments have continued, but
with varying intensity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16
Snowfall Only About Eight
Inches, but High Wind
Piles Up Drifts
RURAL CARRIERS
CURTAIL ROUTES

stage Routes Also Affected - Trolley
and Railroad Service Fairly Continu-
Gus - Total of 81 Inches in March
75 81 Inches for Winter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

LONDON, March 16.-A Reuter- de-
spatch from the Hook of Holland saws
that wireless message has been re-
Iceived there stating that the large
Dutch passenger ship Tubantia, out
ward bound from Amsterdam to the
river Platte, has been torpedoed and is
in Q sinking condition near the Noord-
hinder Hghtship. All the passengers
have been taken off on boats.
The London agents of the Tubantia,
which IS owned in Holland, have re-
eeived a message saying that the vessel
struck mine and is sinking. Anoth.
er despatch says the Tubantia was tor
pedoed
The Tubantia left Amsterdam yester-
day for Buenos Aires with passen-
gers and a cargo A life-saving
boat has left Hook of Holland to
search for the sinking vessel and Dutch
torpedo boats are leaving to hurry to
the rescue the ship s passengers in life
boats.
The London agents of the Tubantia
state that her crew numbered about
800. She had IS passengers and ear
ried general cargo and mail
A wireless despatch sent from the
Tubantia last night, as given out by
Reuter- s correspondent, says the steam
ship was torpedoed The correspondent
asserts there We're Americans on board
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

are safe. These dispatches give credit to
Carranza forces about Casas Grandes for
putting up front which stopped Villa
from making his proposed raid on the
Americans.
Todays information strongly indicated
that the bandit leader, with his supply of
swift horses, IS again on the move Infor-
nation concerning his movements was
closely guarded
Casas Grandes is about 100 miles due
south OF the point where the column of
Gen. Pershing entered Mexico yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 16.-At
Fort Brown today it was reported that
American soldiers guarding a railroad
bridge II miles east of Brownsville were
fired upon about midnight from the Mexi-
can side. Four or five shots were fred.
The troops did not return the fire. No one
was injured. A small detachment of
troopers was sent to reinforce the guard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-16

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. March 1G.-The
first report from Brigadier General Per-
shing, commanding the expeditionary
forces into Mexico to Major General Fun
ston, stating that all was going well, was
received at Fort Sam Houston early today.
The report dealt with the disposition OF
the various units, the distance Of the first
days march and the movement of the
Carranza troops. All these questions come
under the censorship, however, and were
not given out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
C0NNELL RETAINED
AS HIGHWAY CHIEF
Another of Cookies Cracker
jacks" Kept in Office Be i,.,
Z cause of His Merit

Another one Of .. Director Cookies
cracker jacks has been retained by
Director George r., Datesman, of the De-
nartment of Public Works He is Will
liam H.. Connell. chief OF the Highway
Bureau, position which pays 5000 per
year
The announcement was made by Dlrec-
tor Datesman on his return TO the City
Hall this afternoon following an inspec-
tion of the city's highways The inspec-
tion covered the entire city and particu-
lar attention was paid to the Northeast
and Southern boulevards,
Chief ConnelI went along on the trip
and pointed out the improvements made
and contemplated and ii is believed that
Director Datesman came to his decision
during the inspection .~....
II appointed Mr. Connell on his mer-
it's" the Director declared, HE is a very
able man and ! do not believe I could
have made a better appointment"
Mr.. Connell succeeded William r. Ben
son as Chief of the Bureau of Highways
during the first year of the Blankenburg
administration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
A TOOTH, A BUN AND A PEBBLE;
RESULT, A $1,000 DAMAGE SUIT
Nathan Solomon, of Broad Street. Has a Grievance
Against the Glenwood Restaurant, and the
Municipal Court Hears 1t

Is a first-class normal tooth In all the
glory of It's youth worth 5000?
Is II worth more II 1t should happen to
be in the front row in full glare OF the
public eye?
These are only two of the intricate Ques-
tions which will have to be solved by the
Municipal Court.
The tooth in question belongs, or at
least belonged TO Nathan Solomon. OF
ls50 North Broad street. II was the key
could always be depended upon. no matter
what epicurean task confronted 1t.
The tooth was happy and content until
Solomon brought il down with a snap
on a bun in the Glenwood restaurant at
sSs Arch street. Reposing suTreptitiously
In this bun and disguised as a eurrant
was a pebble. II was hard pebble, sueh
as lead the way 10 sweethearts doorways
in the country. 1t was too much for the
tooth OF Solomon. There was a snap and
the tooth. or at least half OF Il. fell in
SolOmon's lap. He refused 70 fnish the
bun. Solomon vent his wrath. as well
as he could with half a tooth missing.
upon the cashier. But he could obtain
no satisfaction and appeals 10 proprietor
Charles A Ziegenthaler were also In vain
It's said Therefore. he entered suit for
the loss OF the tooth. the pain. temporary
social sacrifice, etc, etc. and placed the
total at the amount named.
And il was learned today that the
plaintin has soms emphatic exhibits. in
the way Of half the tooth. the pebble
which caused the eataskrophe. the menn
and . fsE otHer things. Attorney Jerome
Bennett. q he Penn square Building. VI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
PHILADELPHIA'S FIGHT
ON GRIP STARTS TODAY
Director Krusen's Commission
Meets Health Officials to Dis
cuss Course of Action

Prominent Philadelphia physicians will
the epidemic of grip and pneumonia when
the first meeting of the Grip and Pneu-
monia Commission appointed by Director
of Health Krusen is called at 4:S0 o'clock
this afternoon, in his Office in City Hall.
Participating in the meeting. in addition
10 the members of the commission, will be
the Director OF Health heads of the local
Department of Health and at least one
representative of the State Health De-
partment.
Commissioner of Health Dixon an
nounced several days ago that he would
have all the forces under his control
brought into the fight against the epidemic
which is being waged by the local author
tiles.
DR.. David Riesman. professor of clinical
medicine at the University of Pennsyl-
vania. chairman OF the commission ap-
pointed by DIR. krusen, will preside. No
definite plan of action has been an
nounced. and the purpose of the meeting
will be to consider "A course of procedure.
The action OF the New York authorities
yesterday in beginning their crusade
against persons who violate the ordinance
against splitting on the sidewalk will come
up for discussion. Many physicians be-
lieve that he enforcement of this ordi-
nance would be an aid in bringing about
an end to the epidemic here. In New
York 800 persons were arrested yesterday
for splitting on sidewalks. 1t was the first
step in an anti-grip campaign started
there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
DU POINTS POLICE CHIEF
VISITS ELKTON SUSPECT
Major Sylvester Interested in
Prisoner Who Said He Knew
of Carney's Point Explosion

WILMINGTON, Del. Jan. l3-Locked
up in the jail at Elkton, Md, since Tues
day, Is Ernest Peske, about AZ years old.
who will be held until the authorities
learn more concerning him,
The man was locked up by Town Bailif
George Potts after he had declared open
ly that he was IA German-American. that
he was a chemist and that he knew about
the explosion which occurred at Carney's
Point early on Monday morning. The
du Pont officials here were notified of the
arrest. and Major Richard Sylvester, head
of the du Pont detective force, sent a
man to Elkton to see the suspect.
According to the report made to Major
Sylvester the man is n broken-dOwn
character and not the kind of man who
would have been given employment at
the powder plant had he applied The
Cecil County sheriff appears to take
another view of the matter, however.
When asked concerning the man today.
he remarked that he has more sense
than good many of us sheriffs and news
papermen.'
The Sheriff laughed as he made the re-
mark, but he added seriously that the man
was bright and he had no doubt that he
was a man of more than ordinary intelli-
Igence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
| GEN. WOOD SPEAKS
TO W0MEN'S MEETING
ON DEFENSE NEElS
Former Chief of Staff Delive,.
Address Before Mass-Meetinv
at Garrick Theatre-Pre-
paredness Theme
CLUB LEADERS PRESENT

An audience composed entIreiv =
women listened to Major General "
ard Wood, former Chief OF STAR M w.
United States Army, at a monster n. w. Wy
meeting held this afternoon In ~
Garrick Theatre under the auspiea. ~ y
the Pennsylvania Women's DlvIsIo5 ~ ~.
National Preparedness. which is afhfaiss
with the Emergency Aid Committee.
Women prominent in club work 49,
civic movements throughout the STAT
have attended the meeting and nr.n.s
cally the entire theatre. from raiIsa
orchestra, was given over TO them
mission was by ticket only
The meeting was to have been bs,a !.
Witherspoon Hall, but the many reoas.sa
for tickets from those desiring TO atsas
soon exhausted the capacity of the NJ,
and It was then decided TO hold the mas
ing In the theatre. The requests contirrsa
TO pour into the headquarters at "a soush
18th street. and even the capacity OF ~
theatre was severely taxed.
Mrs. George w. Childs Drexel, nr.,.
dent of the division, said that ~
widespread response to the invitation n
attend the meeting was a satisfactory IN.
dlcation that the women OF this city ana
State are thoroughly in sympathy witt
the movement. N'
1--WE are appealing, not to the pocket
books, but to the patriotism and loyaItv
of the women of Pennsylvania" she said
What we want is women who will rIys
their time and the work of their hands
and minds to the work of preparing Ia
cope with any emergency. II they are
able TO give money also when 1t shall be
needed so much the etter. i4
But 1t Is personal service that must be
given to make the movement success.
Merely for people to contribute money
and leave 1t to myself and the small Or.
ganization Committee for distribution
will not enable us to carry out our, com
prehensve purpose. What we must haye
Is women who will devote some time 10
preparing themselves to give efficient and
trained service in the various classes OF
department work" 4tt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
KIN OF "MAD ANTHONY" WAYNE,
MRS. VI. r. NASSAU, DIES HERE
Noted Musician, Composer and Lectur-
er Stricken on Birthday

Mrs Mary Rhodes Hassau, direct
descendant of General Mad Anthony
Wayne and of Mark Rhodes prominent
flnancer of the Revolution. died today at
her home, i24 West Chelten avenue, Ger
mantown. She was stricken on her last
birthday. December 2 when she was a.
years old .,-....... ...
Mrs Nassau was the wife of William
Latta Nassau, supervisor of music in the
Chester County public schools and an
organst. pianist. lecturer and composer
of note. She was talented musically,
having sung for several years at St
James Catholic Church and In orchestra
and concert work She was regent of the
Thomas Leiper Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, and was a del
egate to the last national convention at
Washington. Her activities included phi
lanthropic and educational work among
the mountaineers of Tennessee.
Mrs. Nassau was born in this city De-
cember 2, 1864, the daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. James G. Maree. Her ancestry Is
traced back to the Nfoores. of Fawly.
England. She is survived by her husband.
her father. n daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Nassau. and son, w. L. Nassau, r..
student at the University of Pennsyl-
vania and member of the soccer team.
Funeral services will be held Mt the
home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by
the Rev. William Porter Lee, pastor OF
the West Side Presbyterian Church,
Winona and Pulaski avenues. assisted by
the Rev Ernest +. Pfatteicher pastor
of the Lutheran Church of the Holy
Communion. 21st and Chestnut streets.
Burial will be in Westminster Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
COUNCILS TO CONSIDER
CAMDEN BRIDGE BILL
United Business Association
Men Hope For Success of Ini-
tial Step to Span Delaware

There will be a bridge across the Del
aware River connecting Philadelphia and
Camden, In the near future IL an ordi-
nance, TO be introduced into Councils
next week, is passed. Such bridge
would do away with the antiquated ferry
system now in service. The bill will be
introduced by Common Councilman Nor
rs Il. Conn, of the sth Ward, at the sug-
gestion of the United Business Mems AS
sociation. It was drawn UP by Director
Webster, of the Department of Wharves
Docks and Ferries.
The proposed ordinance provides for the
authorization of the appointment of a
commission to investigate the engineering
and financial feasibility of n bridge be-
tween the two cities and the approprla-
ton of the sum OF $4,000 from the funds
of the Department of Public Works to
be used for the salaries and incidental
expenses of the commission.
"If the bridge Is built" said Edward Il.
Martin, chairman of the Transportati tion
Committee OF the United Business Mems
Association, 'it will no doubt turn out to
be a second Brooklyn Bridge in point OF
popularity. There is a tremendous stream
of traffic passing daily between Philade-
phia and Camden and without tube
under the river, we are in crying need of
some direct and rapid means of COM
munication. We anticipate little opposi-'
ton in Councils and with our powerful
backing, expect to have the long-talked
of bridge reality in a short time"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
STEEL MERGER
NEARLY WELDED

Continued from Page One
worth $50 50 a share. and this amount can
be realized by the holder If he does not
want to go into the new company, Il was
learned today> The $50 will be given in
cash.
While the capitalization of the new
company could not be learned. there have
been various figures going the rounds
One figure was s25000O,000 and another was
500 100000
The amount which the stockholders of
the Lackawanna Steel Company will re-
ceive for their shares has not yet been
agreed ON. but the figure at various times
has been placed at $50 q share. There has
been some hitch in the negotiations with
respect 20 that company, but It Is ex-
peeted that a satisfactory price will be
agreed on soon The Youngstown Sheet
and Tube Company stockholders will get
$500 for each share Of stock they hold.
NO ANNOUNCEMENT AS YET.
II is not expected that any announoe-
ment OF the negotiations will be forth
coming after the meeting of the Executive
Committee this afternoon. The meeting Is
called for $50 O'Clock In the ofiice of the
Cambria Steel Company. The next regular
meeting OF the full board OF directors Of
the company viii take place January q.
two weeks from today. and after that
meeting some announcement Ia al prOba-
biliIy Will be made. No SPECIAL meeting
OF The directors has been called ana there
Z little Likelihood that any Wll be called
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13

represent Solomon in the legal battle to
come.
'T couldn't eat my New Years dinner
and l couldn't go 10 New York with my
Wife" said Solomon today In explaining
his trouble. II had to stand the jibes of
my friends" he added land the pain
was so great when the tooth was helng
sawed on that broke the dentists's chair
with my suffering" He paused as he
thought of 1t.
ITS a matter OF principle" he con-
tended. "Fm no piker.f 1 don't want any
$40 or so. / earn $500 a year. so you see
it's not the money"
Solomon said he also had one OF the
restaurants menus. which announced
that everything was baked on the prem
ises, When he Informed ziegenthaler, ne
said that the latter told him he ought TO
bring suit against the man who sold the
cuTrants. But solomon argued that the
responsibility for discovery OF the pebble
rested upon the cook or baker who as
sembled the bun.
To make matters worse, Solomon de-
clares, ziegenthaler laughed in his face
and showed no sympathy for the loss OF
his tooth.
ziegenthaler said he advised Solomon
to proceed against the currant man be-
cause the latter was protected by the
pure food laws. lie cannot see where
one tooth Is worth 5000 when a whole set
$ Up.
Il cant examine each cnrrant that goes
IN a cake" said ziegenthaler.
Il Was ssarned Incidentally that Solo
mon deesfs't eai a. the Glenwood any
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
BRITISH MINERS VOTE
TO OPPOSE DRAFT
National Federation Unanimous
in Action, but Refuses
Immediate Strike

..-.arH LONDON Jan. IL.
The National Federation of Miners, the
strongest labor union in the United King
dom, voted unanimously today to oppose
the Governments conscription bill
The delegates, however, refused to act
on proposal that a national strike he
called at once In protest against the COM
pulslon measure. f'
Instead, n subresolution was adopted
authorizing the Executive Committee TO
call another conference in event the con-
scription bill is passed to take further
steps. Delegates reported sentiment over
whelmingly against conscrlption in every
district
The Welsh miners had already voted
to fight conscription.
Government leaders declare today that
not only has opposition against con-
scriptlon collapsed, but the fight to over
throw the Asquith Cabinet has also come
to naught.
The easy passage OF the military service
bill in Commons on second reading by the
overwhelming vote of 43l to 80 was de-
clared today by Government newspapers
to show that the people are with the
Government and that its strength cannot
be shaken"
That Premier Asquith's conference with
leaders OF the Labor party has borne fruit
is shown by the fact that Arthur Hender-
son, William Brace and George II.
Roberts who resigned from the Govern
ment, have decided not TO press their
designations, but will remain in office.
The Labor party will hold a convention
I'm Bristol later this month, when new
political policies will be adopted and
definite stand upon compulsory military
service taken.