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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

suspension of the remaining p mem
bers of the sophomore class.
The students hazed are:
Kenneth Earle, Rutland
l.. f. Horner. Rutland
w. B. Gates, Morrisville.
A. r. Kittredge, Waltham, Mass.
r. c. Cunningham, Hyde Park, Mass.
Cadet Potion, Lancaster, n. H.
Cadets Gates and Pelton were Sc
verely dealt with and their bodies
show many bruises inflicted by the
heavy belt buckles and barrel slaves.
This is the first offense of hazing
since Col. Ira l.. Reeves became presi-
dent of the university last November.
The action taken yesterday against the
sophomore class was the result Of the
unanimous vote of the faculty which
has decided that tine rule against haz-
ING must be observed to the letter. A
number of the suspended men have
asked for reinstatement
The three students dismissed are:
Bernard Jacobs, Berlin, n. II.
i. H. Mason, Boston.
c. B. Ogseon, Barre.
Though not all of the sophomore
class participated in the haZing al
| of the members refused to disclose
| on the culprltS anu accordingly the
whole class was suspended
| The scene of the hazing was not OIL
! the 'sTerrace. but in the village. TIL,
| freshmen were aroused from their bed
and given time to partially dress be
fore being taken to the place wher
punishment was administered.
The affair became known througl
residents of the village, who were dis
turbed by the noise, and Presiden
Reeves was notified. An investigation
was ordered and when three probation
crs, Jacobs, Mason and Ogseon, dt
elined to tel what they knew abou
the hazing the trouble for the sophie
more class as a whole began.
There was no leniencv shown an
orders were issued by the presider
that every member of the sophomor
class be suspended.
1t is generally understood that thel
was little reason for the upperclas
men to vent their feelings toward I'll
: six particular - freshies'' and there
; decided opinion throughout the st
dent body that the faculty is iustift
|: in taking the action it has in the ma
y ter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
WEST HALIFAX.

Memorial day exercises viii be held
in the Baptist church. There will be
a good speaker, music by the fife and
drum corps of Greenfield and exercises
by the children, after which dinner
will be served in the Grange hall.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

NORTHFIELD, May 20. = The haz-
ing of six members of the freshman
class of Norwich university about ,
CLOCK Wednesday morning, by COM
pelling the plebes to run a gauntlet
formed by two lines of sophomores and
receive chaStisement in the shape of q
- strapping' with heavy military
belts and "spanking' with barrel
slaves, has resulted in the summary
dismissal of three and the indefinite
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
For SALE

Mission furniture consisting of set
tee. two-arm chairs, four chairs and
table Will be sold at half price for
cash or on easy terms. Chairs and
settee practically as good as new; table
has been used. Win sell entire set or
in part. Apply to Vermont Printing
Company, American Building, Brattle-
boro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE - Lot of secondhand
cars. Tires nearly new, at low figure.
Parts for so different cars. Wilson Bros
Garage, Spring st. Att
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
A FULL MEASURE

of protection to your family and salts
faction to yourself are obtained by q
monthly income policy in the Nations,
Life ms Co. Of VI. Mutual Al
BERT C. LAIRD, Special Agent, Abbot
Block,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
ARE EXPELLED
FOR HAZING
Three Cadets Thrown Out of
Norwich University by
the Faculty
SUSPENSION FOR
TWENTY SEVEN

sophomores Compelled Six Freshmen to
Run Gauntlet, While They Were
Beaten With Straps and Spanked
With Barrel Slaves.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE-Light truck, completely
overhauled, reprinted and with new
tires. wilkins & Hovey. 1880
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

bringing $50 to SIS weekly Address
Box 3o6, Hinsdale, y. II. 7l-76*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE - Two-horse lumber wag-
on, iron axle OK cart and seed corn. l..
H. Richardson. Cliff
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE-Underwood typewriter,
nearly new, 500. j. r. Lindemuth,
West Brattleboro, Vt. 1870
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE - Four new flat bottom
fishing boats. Inquire at Lowell &
Brown s. 57-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
WANTED

Approximately 5000 tons btu
minous coal. Specifications and
forms of bid can be obtained from
Dewey T. Hanley, Purchasing
Agent, Montpelier, Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE - Cottage house, ID
Church Place. G. F.. Cook, Admr.
2q6-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

street, to be removed at once. Thomas
Long. 7476#
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE-Hard and soft wood slabs;
prompt delivery. Holden & Martin. 119-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26

FOR SALE-All kinds of dry wood.
George NJ Stark, Cedar street. 234tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
To Rent.

TO RENT-Room. Apply at Abbott s
Store. 57-tf.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-26
For Sale

FOR SALE-Pigs. W. F. Walker,
Dummerston. Vt 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
HOUSE COMMITTEE
 ID BE GIVEN DATA
 ABOUT SUBMARINES
Admiral Grant Will Give Information on Submarine Warfare and Limita-
 tions of Submersibles

Washington, February l3.-Informa- ton about the submarine warfare and the limitations of submersibles will be given the House naval committee this week by Rear Admiral Albert W. Grant, assigned by Secretary Daniels several months ago as shore and fleet com mander of the submarines of the At lantic fleet. The admiral will appear before the committee tomorrow and his examination probably will last well into the week, as several members of the committee have shown a desire to go into the subject exhaustfvely with previous witnesses who have referred them to Admiral Grant for exact infor- nation.
 Admiral Grant has been in frequent conferences during the last few months with the designers of the departm and numerous changes in submarine construction have been decided upon as a result of his reports
 Last year the floti1la was commanded by Commander Yates Stirling, whose testimony before the congressional fcommittees then Us to the fnefficiency of the boats was of a startling nature Commander Stirling will be summoned before the House committee after Ad- miral Grant
 Chairman Padgett of the committee does not anticipate the conclusion Of hearings of the naval appropriation bill before the middle of May. Secre- tary Daniels proposed five year pro- gramme, to include 10 dreadnaughts and six battle cruisers, will come up after all items dealing with the pres- ent establishment in commission, build ing or authorized, have been gone over. MT. Padgett believes it will require but short time after the hearings are closed to complete committee consid- eration of the bill and get it into the House.
 The Senate committee probably will not begin a study of the bill until the House hearings are used by the Senate committee, which calls only such wit nesses as it finds necessary to ann plify that record on certain points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
MEXICAN MONEY IS
 MADE IN AMERICA
Four Million New Bank Notes Placed in Mexican Treasury-More
 Will Follow

Washington February 13.-Four mil- lion new bank notes. made in the United States. have just been placed in the Mex ican treasury, and several more millions will follow them as rapidly as they can b. engraved. The order was placed sew eral months ago by Luis Cabrera, min ister of finance in Mexico, and is said to have been for 25OoO0,OO0 pesos
 The new notes will be exchanged for various issues already in circulation in Mexico which have been declared illegal and which were easy to counterfeit
 Compilation at the state department of data regarding Mexico asked by the Sem ate under the Fall resolution practically is completed and its submission in the near future is expected to be the occa- sion for resuming debate on Mexico in the Senate. The administration wants the delayed debate to proceed because it is understood that until it is finished the nomination of Henry Fletcher as am- ba ssador to Mexico will not be ratified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
HEAVY CONTRACTS
 IN STEEL COVERED
Companies, Although Sold to Ca- pacity, Are Taking Care of
 Needy Customers

New York, February 1S,-Heavy com mitments of steel to cover manufacturing contracts were made last week The steel companies, although sold to capaci- ty for six to nine months, are taking care of the requirements of needy con- sumers, but large merchant distributors are unable to replenish stocks, although offering ? cents pound for bars and shapes and $2. 10 for plates
 Car shops placed contracts for 65OO0 tons of steel and 10000 tons additional are about to be bought to cover the construction of 1000 cars, contracts for which were recently placed. The rail- roads have other inquiries in the market for 16000 ears, which will require 100000 tons of steel while the New York Gen. tral is expected to put out inquiries for 4O00 more cars soon and export speciti- cations call for 10000 cars.
 The demand for motive power is ur- gent. Contracts for IA engines were placed last week and orders for $50 more are pending.
 Rail contracts amounted to only POGO tons, but additional contracts for 100. Oo0 tons are under negotiation. mainly for export.
 Orders for 13 more boats were placed with shpyards on the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes, calling for 130OO tons of steel Building and bridge work were relatively quiet requiring only 12,0O0 tons of steel shapes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
DEMONSTRATION OF
 RADIO-PREPAREDNESS
To Be Given by 25,OOO Licensed Ama- tenr Wireless Operators Beginning
 Monday Night, February IA

Washington, February 13.-A demon stration of radio preparedness will be given by the 25, GOO amateur licensed oper- ators in the United States beginning Mon day night. February 2. at Il o'clock, central time. At that hour message in keeping with the spirit of the follow ing day, the anniversary of the birth of George Washington, will be flashed from station near the Rock Island arsenal, Illinois, for relay throughout the United States.
 Government officials here have given the plan their unanimous indorsement but will refrain from actual participa- ton in the movement. This will be left entirely to the amateur operators. wire less associations and Boy Scout organiza- tions, the latter being used to deliver the nessa ges throughout their respective ter ritories. A copy of the message will be handed personally to each governor and to mayors of the larger cities.
 In working out the plan, officers of the wireless associations have pointed te radio communication as the quickest AicdHS oA dlouSti6 thO NOOhtly III eAAAe of danger. They contrast their work with the performance of Paul Revere, who used the best means then available tc spread an order for mobilization-a horse
 The message will be read at Lexington Mass, and Mt. Vernon, Va, the homF of Washington, with appropriate cere monies under the auspices of the Boy Scout organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
STUDYING TEXT
 OF MEMORANDUM
Will Discuss Status of Armed Mer- chantmen With President Before
 Cabinet Meeting Tomorrow

Washington, February 13.-Secretary Lansing studied at his home tonight the text of the memorandum from Berlin an- nouncing the intention of the German government to regard armed merchant ships of the entente allies as war ves- sells after February 29. He will discuss the subject with President Wilson be- fore the meeting of the cabinet Tuesday. It is probable that the memorandum will be placed before the cabinet.
 The text of the memorandum from Aus tria, similar to that issued by Germany, had not arrived at the state department tonight, but was momentarily expected. It is considered doubtful that an an- nouncement of the position the United States will take in the matter will be defined until both documents have care fully been digested and considered. Be- tween now and the time the attitude of the government is made known, the state department may notify the representa- tives of the entente allies here of the receipt of the documents from the cen tral powers so that their governments may be completely informed on the sub ject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
PROFESSIONALS IN
 CONTROL OF MARKET
Public Support Almost Negligible FactOr-Level of Quoted Values
 We'll Maintained

New York, February 13.-Professional traders were in control of the stock mar ket for the greater part of last week. Public support was almost negligible factor, except in isolated instances, and in the fresh underwritings offered by banking interests, which embraced new notes and bonds.
 Prices made general advances at the outset on what was accepted as a prac- tical closing of the Lusitania contro- versy, but eased here and there later on profit taking and renewal of bearish aggressions. In the main, however, the level of quoted values was well main- tsined.
 Coppers were the outstanding features, | soaring to new records for the most part, while Anaconda came within hailing dis tance of its recent maximum Inquiry for copper metal is more genuine and wide spread than ever before and quotations of 2s and 27 cents per pound for March and April delivery no longer are regarded as extravagant
 The steel and iron industry is proceed ing at full measure of productivity as was evidenced by the small increase in untitled orders reported by the United States Steel corporation for January.
 Extraordinary earnings were reported by leading railway lines for December, notably the New York Central system. and although tonnage is decreasing in the west and middle west where crops have been largely moved to market, it is los ing none of it's recent tremendous gains in the east and south,
 New foreiga esatnehtS- watss infected into the situation later in the week as result of the new policy of submarine warfare announced by Germany and Aus tria and renewed attention was called to domestic politics through the resignation of the Secretary of War New foreign loans or commercial credits are said to be in process of consummation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

Washington, February lS Speaker Clark issued statement tonight charac- terizing as nonsense talk of busting Rep resentative Kitchin from the House ma jority leadership because of his opposi- ton to the preparedness programme and other administration plans. lie said he expected to leave the speakers chair whenever he felt it necessary to oppose or support any measure. but would do so without any intent to supplant Repre- sentative Kitchin or any other commit tee chairman or leader.
 "Its pity, said the speaker, that all democrats do not agree about all things, but Mir. Kitchin has as much right to his opinion as the President has to his or I have to mine. I have faith that by the exercise of forbearance, moderation and wisdom we will evolve plans for preparedness and other great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Dr. Robbins Assumes
 Auburn Botany Chair

Auburn, February 13.--( Special )-Dr. William J. Robbins of Cornell univer- sity arrived today and entered regular ly upon his work in the department of botany pr. Robbins fills the college chair of botany, and also that of plant physiologist in the experiment station. He is a graduate of arts in Lehigh university and doctor of philosophy at Cornell university, where he has been acting head of plant physiology. pr. Robbins has had extended experience in research at Woods Hole. Mass, in the Marine Biological laboratory, and is the author of number of publica- tions in connection with plant life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
CHANCELLOR GIVES VIGOROUS REBUKE ID
 BUDGET COMMITTEE
Von Bethmann-HolIwe Is as Quick to Defend His PerOgatives as Was
 Bismarck

Berlin, February 12.-(Via London Feb- ruary 13)-The Lusitania case has evoked an instance which shows that the present imperial chancellor is as vigorous in de- fense of his prerogatives as was Bis marck. The publication of resolution of the budget committee of the Diet this morning asking the president of the Diet to inform the chancellor that the com mittee considered any limitation of the submarine campaign in the interests of relations with America as harmful to the country's interests. brought forth the sharp rejoinder from pr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg that the committee was inter- fering with affairs which did not con- cern it.
 The Norddeutche Allgemeine zeitung heads column this afternoon with a sharp declaration meant for the critics of the chancellor's policy.
 Tt is incomprehensible. the paper says. that the committee feels the need at SC grave an epoch to discuss conhdentallS in it's midst questions of war and for. l eign policy affecting all Germans, Tht publication, which was decided upor against the exp ess protest Of a repre-. ] sentative of tac royal government, must 1 and will awaken an impression that the committee is seeking to exercise inhu. ence on questions of foreign policy and the use of certain war measures.
 This publication forces us to point out that the direction of foreign policy and the conduct of the war belong exclusive 1 ly as constitutional prerogatives to the German empire. While supreme military comment can under no circumstances be subjected to parliamentary influences parliamentary discussion of foreign ques- tions belongs solely before the forum ot the Reichstag
 "The chancellor. who returned early this morning from headquarters, will, we hear, bring out this standpoint in answer l to the president of the Diet"
 Nothing is published here regarding the proposals of a settlement of the Lusi- sador Won Bernstorff. The discussion ot 1 the submarine issue is still revolving chiefly around the German memorandum There is little new therein, however, but there is an exciting campaign being car ried on by the more Chauvinistic under the leadership of Count Reventlow ir ! the Tages zeitung. against the Frank furter zeitung's suggestion that the ap- plcation of the new procedure defined in the memorandum and the future con duct of the submarine campaign may { depend largely on the success which Sec retary Lansing may have in his efforts to induce Great Britain. France and the other belligerents to remove armament from commercial shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
The President Win Spend
 Busy Week in Conferences

washington, February 1s.- President wilson's return to Washington tomor- row from his weekend cruise on the Mayflower will mark the beginning of a busy week of conference with leaders in Congress over the appointment of a new Secretary of War. national defense plans and other legislation
 Among those with whom the President has appointments tomorrow are several congressional delegations with candidates for the vacancy in his cabinet and others who want to suggest men for the as- sstant secretaryship. The President $ advisers think that the new Secretary of War will be permitted to name his as- sistant.
 Other delegations of representatives have appointments to urge the President to visit their districts in his next tour of the country to advocate preparedness. The President has indicated. however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
FRENCH CRUISER MIsSING

Paris. February 13-The following of ficial statement was given out here to- day: The ministry of marine fears for the fate of the cruiser Admiral Charner whichs has been patrolling the Syrian coast. No news has been received from the cruiser since February s. when, ac- cording to German telegram, sub marine sank French warship.v
 The Admiral Charner under normal cAlditions, carried crew of 370. She was 347f feet long. 46 feet beam and displaced 46S0 tons. She was armed with two 7G guns in turrets forward and aft, six 55- pounders, six 1-pounders and four tor pedo tubes. She was laid down in 1SSe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14

that he does not expect to start soon on another trip,
 The usual semi-weelSly cabinet meet ings Tuesday and Friday and the con- gressional reception Friday night also are on the weeks programme, and there win be conferences the latter part of the week with House leaders on the rural credit bill and with House and Senate leaders on national preparedness.
 Sunday saw no new candidates men tioned for Secretary of War The irn- pression seemed to be growing among the Presidents advisers that the new sec retary would not be chosen from the army. Such a decision by the President would eliminate Major General Goethals who has been indorsed by more than 40 representatives.
 Old Point Comfort. Va, February 13. The presidential yacht Mayflower. with President Wilson and his wife aboard,
 (Continued on Page Twol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Talk Of Oustine Kitchin
 Is Nonsense, Says Clark

questions. such as raising revenue, on which we can all stand. That's my hops and expectation.
 No man can bull a proposition througa the House by main strength The en- tire philosophy of success in that able and tumultuous assembly is to take things by the smooth handle to rub the hair the right way of the hide and to confer freely with members. persuading rather than attempting to drive. yielding in nonessentials. firm as rock on f,inda- mentals. There are 4s5 members and every one of them has a perfect right to his opinion and to express it when- ever and wherever it seems to him meet and proper
 If the busy-bodies who are trying fo stir up strife by magnifying small dif- ferences of opinion among democrats would help eliminate these disrerences they would constitute themselves patriots instead Of marplots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Smith Resigns Post

SGreenville. February 1s.- Special )--Ira F.. smth, who has been the manager of the local store of the United Cash Gro- cery Stores company since the open ing of the new store during the last part of 1915, has resigned his positios. MT Smith has not yet stated what he has in view in a business way. During his stay in Greenville he has made many friends, and they regret to see him leave. S Laney of Union Springs has taken temporary charge of the Green vile store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
CORNELL LABORATORY
 IS DESTROYED BY FIRE
Damage From Disastrous Blaze at Ithaca Estimated at Three Hun
 dred Thousand Dollars

Ithaca, N Y. February 13,-Morse hall, containing Cornell university's chemical laboratories and scientific equipment, was destroyed by fire early today. The loss is estimated at sSoo,oOo. partly GOV cred by insurance. The cause of the fire has not been determined. No one was in the building at the time.
 Bremen were menaced by chemical explosions and the lack of water pres sure hampered their work. Chemicals which, it was said, cannot be replaced now, owing to the European war, were consumed More than 250O students will have to rearrange their schedules, as every course at Cornell except that of law. requires the study of chemistry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-14
Baptist Institute Opens

Greenville, February 13-(Special. 1.-The Baptist Sunday school institute opened yesterday afternoon at the Greenville Baptist church. Miss Forbes of the Alabama Baptist Sunday school board, from Birmingham had charge of the first meeting. She addressed the jul nior primary teachers, discussing phases of the work that is very essential. Miss Forbes is an excel ent speaker, and her addresses were very instructive Dr. Harry Beauchamp and H. l.. Strickland were in Greenville this morning and will remain with Miss Forbes through Tuesday.