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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
TRAIN SCHEDULES
SHOT TO PIECES
Heavy Passenger, Mail and Express
Business Seriously Delays All but
West River Traffic.

The train schedules are all shot to
pieces with the heavy passenger traffic and
the tremendous extra mail and express
business being handled in the holiday
season. The train due here last night at
1856 from New York rolled in at $50 this
morning. just about three hours late The
owl tram from the north, due here this
morning at $40 o'clock pulled in at 9l0.
and so it has gone all day with the through
trains especially. About the only tram
that has made It's trips on time is the
West River branch local
Anyone with a carriage or sleigh or auto
motae last evening could have coined
money at the railroad station for there
were many who arrived in town on the
80 train who would have paid gladly
almost any price to be carried to their
destinations, but not a jitney or pony
cypress was on hand.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
SERVICE OF GIVING
IN BAPTIST CHURCH
Christmas Exercises of Bible School
Unusually Appropriate and Large
~ Attended Last Evening.

The Christmas exercises of the First
Baptist Bible school last evening We're
unusually appropriate and largely at
tended. \ supper for the smaller chill
dren was served ut clock, followed
by the service, White Gifts for the
King, which was held in the audito.
rum Of the church and was very i'm
pressive. The program included sing
ing of Christmas carols hv several
classes, readings. aud Christmas story
effectively told by Mrs F. l.. Smith
pastor assistant
The church was beautifully decorated
in white and as the various classa.
brought their gifts, which were wrap
ped in white, suitable scripture verses
were read. The thought embodied in
this program is The Gift Of Self Ser
vice and Substance to the King OF
Kings.
4 liberal supply of fruits, cooked
food, groceries, meat and money was
brought and a large number indicated
tn eir gift of self BY pledging them
selves to various forms of service.
The meeting closed with remarks b1
Rev. George + Tomkinson and praveI
by Deacon Henry Bond
The substantial gifts have been dis
tributed today, % or more familie.
sharing the good things.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
BERLIN OPINION
IS NOT UNANIMOUS
President Wilson S Note to the Bellig-
erent Powers Received with
Varying Views.

BERLIN, Dee. -, via London. Dee %.
The Berlin press received President
Wilson's note to the beiligcrcrt powers
with varying viws. Scarcely any two pa
pers looking alike at the propositions The
views range from enthusiastic welcome.
accorded the plan by the TagebIatt, To the
Unexpectedly cynical quasi-acquiesence OF
the NossLsche Zeitung, with the middle
ground represented 10y the Lokal Anzeiger.
which prefers to await the answer OF the
entente powers to the cmperor's note be
fore deciding for or against
The Nosssche Zeitung declares that
President Wilson need not deceive himself
into thinking that he can lay down any
Wgcepts tor the conference. There will be
no truce, it SAYS, but the fighting VIII
continue with Germany s terms increasing
in severity AS she achieves military sue
CcsSe-.
President Wilson's step We welcome. "
are the words with which Theodore Wolf
opens hls comment in the Tagcbatt He
asks that quite regardless Of feeling for or
against President Wilson or the desires
in some circles for war with America no
responsible politician capable OF thinking
has the right to reject the peace proposals
because they come from Washington. Herr
Wolff points out that President Wilson
undoubtedly has many sources OF lntorma-
ton as to the feeling toward peace in the
various warning countries.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
S2S,400, 600 FOR
THE BORDER GUARD
Deficiency Appropriation Is Submitted
TO the House by Secretary Of
War Baker.

WASHINGTON. Dec. GA deficiency
appropriation of SO. 100000 for the army
on account of Mexican border service was
submitted to the house late yesterday 10y
Secretary Bake. In addition Secretary
Baker submitted supplemental estimate
ot Sll l,250GC0 to clothe the garrison
100000 men OF The National Guard for a
year beginning july !. It was considered
significant in connection with the plans fo1
retaining the guardsmen in the federal
service
TcstHying before the house military
committee recently O. Nj. Gen. Sharpe
said that ii the National Guard were re-
tanned on the border at strength OF
5000 men until June 30, 1917. the deficit
would reach a total OF $50,000,0 ,00o 1t was
more than S25,Ua0D30 on Oct | and has IN
creased in excess OF $1,000 600 since that
| time, according to the figures presented.
| 1t is understood the strength Of the
guard detained on the border pending fur
/ ther development in the international sit
uation would be approximately $4,000 men,
making total force of about ll5 eco. in
cludng regulars, compared with 2Gn,0O0
/ there few months ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
SEWING MACHINE
CASE is SETTLED
Hartnett Pays About $3.50 and Costs
of S16.85 to Dispose of Action
Brought by Singer Company.

The case of the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Co. against Edward D. Hartnett
OF Windsor, formerly an agent of the
company in Brattleboro, in which en-
bezzlement was charged, was settled
late yesterday afternoon Hartnett paid
about $50 and costs of S16.s5 and the
charge was dismissed. He was arrest
ed at Mindsnr-N Naxember 25-and the
case was continued to Yesterday after
hartnett had opened negotiations for a
settlement
The company claimed that he sold
one or two machines for which he made
no return, giving a personal receipt in
stead Of receipt provided by the com
panv, and that in other instances he
sold machines on leases. receiving there.
for advance commissions, one or more
OF which We're fake sales, the company
claimed. Hartnett denied any wrong
doing and claimed that two of the ma
chimes were destroyed in a fire which
burned the building in which he had
his headquarters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
Takes Precedence Over Ev-
erything Else in Paris
Morning Papers
IS NOT GENERALLY
RECEIVED WITH FAVOR
Support Given Germany Now Would
Aid Her in Escaping Responsibilities
and Reserve for the Future Her Lib
erty of Aggression.
crty Of Aggression.

PARIS, Dee. President Wilson's
note and the statement of Secretary Ian
sing continue 10 be the sensation OF the
day and takes precedence of everything
else in the morning papers The Praaj-
dents action 10y no means meets witl
favor among commentators, who only yar}
in manner 81 expressing their opinion.
The Temps, referring to President VII
sons note, asks, Can new crimes such a.
the Belgian deportation, which at this mo
mcnt are provoking the Indignation of the
people OF the United states he set aside !!
In word can one put in the same order
words which pass and acts which remain
and believe something which at the same
time developments deny: Evidently not
As 10 the harm caused 10y the war, this Is
certain, but il Is not in the power of any
hc.Ii.prcut TO avoid il absolutely All
support, even moral. gwen Germany now
would have no other result than to aid her
Ia eTapIng by diplomacy the Responsible
ties bt war and reserve for the future her
liberty of aggression
1T is not that that from all the evi-
dencc the Washington cabinet wishes aud
there is no doubt in our mind regarding
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
NEW CRIB IN PLACE
IN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Magnificent Piece of Handiwork at
Left of Sanctuary Depicting the
Birth of the Saviour

Christmas will be celebrated III a
special manner this year in st. Mich
ael s Roman Catholic church. A
beautiful new crib has been set in place
III the left side of the sanctuary 1t
stands six feet high by FIVE and one
half feet wide and four feet deep. It
IS handsomely painted and the hills and
castles of Jerusalem may be seen in
the background. An angel in white and
gold holds in her hands a scroll in
scribed with the words '.Gloria in Ex-
celsis Deo" GLORY to God in the high
est). An electric star directs the at
tention to the crib and within is a red
electric light to set off the interior.
There are 28 figures, all richly decorat-
ed in white and gold, and these repre-
sent all those to whom the Angel of
God brought the joyful tidings of great
JOY because a Saviour is born, who is
Christ, the Lord.
IN the center of the crib is placed
the manger containing the Babe of
Bethlehem with outstretched hands,
calling all men to come and adore and
receive in return peace eternal. On
either side are the Blessed Mother
Mary and st. Joseph in prayerful adora-
tion. The shepherds with their sheep
are there and the wise men from the
East, each bearing their precious gifts
of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The
camel is gorgeouslv decorated and
stands outside the entrance of the crib,
as does the faithful watch dog Of the
shepherds. Within are found as though
real the OK and ass. 1t is a magnificent
piece of work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
MRS. GEORGE M. STARK.
Death Occurred This Morning - Had
Sustained Two Shocks.

Mrs. Ellen L. (Gorham) Stark, Sc,
wife of George NJ. Stark, died this
morning in her home, II Cedar street.
She had been in failing health several
years and recently had sustained two
shocks.
Mrs. Stark was born III Putney March
so, 1880, a daughter of Bradford and
Rachael Gorham. She married Clinton
Hall, who died several years ago. On
Aug. 3, 1918, in Brattleboro she married
Mr.. Stark.
Besides her husband she leaves one
sister, Mrs. Martha Pratt of Brattle
boro, and several nieces and nephews
The funeral will be held Monday morn
ing morning at 1870 clock at the
house, Rev. |. NJ. Compton, pastor OF
the West Brattleboro Baptist church, of
ficiating. The burial will be in the Will
Evansville cemetery beside the body Of
| her first husband.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER.
Twice Convicted Of Murder De Martini
Gets Short Term.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Rather than
undergo the ordeal of third trial,
Charles De Martini, 26, twice con
victcd of murder, and twice saved from
the electric chair by new trial, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter here Yesterday
and was sentenced to five years in
Sing Sing. Since his arrest three years
ago, De Martini had spent 27 months
III the Sing Sing death house, and
during that time he saw 40 murderers
go to their executions. His experience
has changed him into a broken old
man. His hair, which was black when
he was arrested, has turned white. De
Martini 5 arrest grew out of the death
of policeman, shot while dispensing "a
crowd of men who had set upon De
Martini after he had resented an insult
offered the girl he was engaged to mar
ry, who was with him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
S|WITCHMEN GET
INCREASED WAGES
Important Decision Rem
dered by the Federal Ar
bitration Board
EIGHT-HOUR DAY is
ALSO ESTABLISHED
The Awards Affect Thirteen Eastern
Railroads Papers Signed by All
Six of the Arbitrators, But Two Had
Dissenting Opinions.

NEW YORK, Dec 23-The eighth
day with straight pro rata time for over
time is granted to the switchmen's union
by the federal arbitration board in de
cieion today on the switchmen5 contro-
versy with the railroad. The award gives
an increase Of five cents an hour for both
foremcn and helpers
1t was said here today on behalf OF the
railroads that the swltchmcn's award was
interpreted by them as not giving an
OK. to the Adamson law
The swltchmen had asked an advance of
10 to T. cents. They had demanded also
time and a half pay for overtime work,
instead OF pro rata basis fixed by the
board
While all the six arbitrators signed the
award James Connors and W. A. Titus.
representing the switehmen, dissented as
10 the tive-cent increase, to the deaial of
time and half for over time and to the
award giving over time at the pro rata
rate.
f. + Potter and T. w Evans, the rail
road representatives. disscnted 10 the
award of the eight-hour day Charles Is.
Howry IS chairman OF the board and Jerc-
miah W, jerks was the sixth member.
The award affects Is eastern railroads
Much emphasis has been laid on the
| fact that the hours ol work of the switch
men are often long, says a statement 10y
| ArbltIators Howly and jerks, attached 10
/ the award although the standard work
day has been 10 hours frequently the men
| have worked from II to L and sometimes
even hours longer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
UNCLE SAM ROUNDS
UP SALOON OWNERS
Special Agents Arrest Men Who Failed
to Pay Tax to the Fed
eral Government.

BANGOR, Me-, Dee 23.-Two special
revenue officers, II. b. Stokes Gf Virgin
ia and w. d. Yaselli of New York. who
have been investigating the liquor bust
ness here for the past week, caused sew
cral arrests to be made today bv United
States Deputy Marshals CIcary and
WinGate.
Michael ID. McGinnis of the Brurs-
wick House on Railroad street, also
John Richardson, Dennis Tracey, Jacob
Dresner and Leo Brown, all proprieters
Of saloons on Hancock street, Brown
being a wholesaler, were taken into Gus
tody, charged with violating the reve-
nue. laws, in selling liquor without pos
session or proper display of the United
States revenue tax stamps Several
more arrests will follow.
The respondents were held by Unite |
States Commissioner Reid for the Unit
cd States district court.
District Attorney John +. 4. Merrill
of Portland is here looking after the
eases. He said that special inspectors
from Washington were covering the ea-
tire state, were finding general viola
tions of the internal revenue laws in
handling Liquor and that Bangor was
Aot an lsolateG ease for investigation.
He said that the visit Of the inspec-
tors had nothing to do with the expect
ed enforcement era under G0r.-cleet
Milliken, but intimated that complaints
had reached Washington of many viola
rlous Of the rcvenua laws. which lad
resulted in a tying squadron OF in
spe@tors being sent into Maine. He ex-
peeted that many prosecutions would
be made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
MRS. ALICE (CRoLL) CLANCY.
Former Brattleboro Girl Dies in Spring.
field, Mass, Hospital.

News was received here this morning
of the death of Mrs. Alice (CroIl)
Clancy, wife of Richard John Clancy, in
the Mercy hospital in Springfield, Mass,
early this morning. A daughter was
born to Mrs. Clancy Wednesday, and
pneumonia developed. The body will
be brought to Brattleboro and the fun
eral will be held in the home of her par
entS, Mr. and Mrs. George Croll, IA
Pine street, Tuesday afternoon at >
o clock.
She leaves besides her husband and
daughter, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Croll, and three sisters, Mrs. Vernon Nj.
Williams of Putney, Miss Matilda E.
Coll and Miss Christina W. Croll of
Brattleboro.
Mrs. Clancy formerly was employed
as stenographer by the Dunham Broth
ers Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23

MANY FROM OTHER
STATES PRESENT
Attorneys and Others with Whom De
ceased Was Associated = Several
Delegations Attend Rev. r. H
Clapp and Rev. H r. Miles Officiate

The funeral of Attorney Clarke G..
Fits is being held in the Centre Con
gregational church this afternoon and
there are present large number of
townspeople and persons from Massa-
chusetts, New Hampshire and New
York, among them some distinguished
members of the legal profession,
At noon prayer service was offered
IN the home at 10 Oak street by Rev.
Richard II. Clapp, pastor, after whicA
the body was taken to the church.
Before the service Organist f. c.
LeItslnger rendered appropriate organ
pieces. The service included the read
ing OF scripture and prayer by Rev Mr..
Clapp, very appreeiative and fitting re-
marks by Rev. Harry R. Miles of New
Haven, Conn, former pastor of the
Centre church, and the singing of
! hymns by Frederic c. Adams, O Love
| That viii Not Let Me Go, and Abide
! With Me
! a profusion of very beautiful flowers
came from relatives, friends, and vari-
+ Gus organizations with which Mr.. Fits
! was connected
! Special delegations are present from
the Windham County Bar association,
! the Masonic fraternity. the Vermont
! Wheel club, Quonekticut tribe of Red
Men, and the First Baptist church.
The bearers are William II. Proctor
Charles R. Crosby, Hermon Z. Eddy,
Harold +. Whitney, George L. Durham
and Charles A. Harris.
! At 2.3o clock the curtains were
drawn in all the business places as q
mark Of respect to the memory of one
who was foremost in the upbuilding oi
Brattleboro in a business way.
Relatives from out of town who are
present include Mrs. John Lyon and
! Clifford and RAYMOND Lyon of Spring
field, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. Ward c, Otis
IN whose home in Watertown, Mass, Mr.
Fits died; Kenneth B. Emerson OF
New York and Charles S. Emerson OF
Milford, n. II.
j Others from out of town present in
eiude Senator William 2. Dillingham;
i Attorney Parker Y. Lawrence of New
York city; W. d. Baker of Quincy, \
H., land agent of the Publishers Paper
Co; George F. Smith, president of tn,
New England Power Co., of Boston
Malcolm G. Chase Of Providence. r. /.
vice president of the same company
Martin \. Brown of Winchester, Mass.
ana W iimlngton; Attorney Frank \
Nay of Boston; l.. $. Taintor of Boston
president of the Publishers Paper Co.
Judge f. l.. Fish of Vergennes; At
torncy Dana Malone of Greenfield
Mass. A. n. Blandin Of Bath, n. Fl.
treasurer of the Dccrfeld Lumber Co.
Judge James w. Remmick of Concord
/, \. H., Richard Y. Fitzgerald of Boston
general counsel of the New Englant
, Power Co.; Charles L. Ayling ant
George B. Baker of the Bakcr-Aylins
banking firm of Boston; Lieut. Gov
Hale X. Darling OF Montpelier; ex-Gov
John A. Mead, Attorney George n
Chaffee, Attorney NJ. c. Webber an,
Attorney f. W. Lawrence, all of Rut
land, Judge John +. Allen of Keene
\. H., President f. G.. Smith of TIN
Central Vermont railroad and PhuIil
II. Faulkner, county solicitor of Keent
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
Payment Direct from B. &
NJ. to Connecticut River
Railroad Holders
AMOUNT INVOLVED
is ABOUT S125,0O0
No Question as to Authority of Receiv
er to Pay, But It Might Have Gone
into His Account as Receiver for Con-
necticut Road
necticut Road.

BOSTON, Dec 23-Judge Morton, in
the federal court today, instructed Presi-
dent James Hustis as temporary receiver
of the Boston 4 Maine railroad to pay
direct to the stockholders of the Connecti-
cut River railroad, of whieh he is also tenn
porary receiver, the seIniannual dividend
of five per cent due them as rental under
the lease TO the Boston & Maine
The amount involved is approximately
sl25,00. There was no question as to the
authority of the receiver to pay the mon
ey, 1t was stated, but Mr. Hustis was in
doubt whether to pay it direct to stock
holders or put into his own account as re-
ceiver for the Connecticut road.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
KING RATIFIES TREATY.
Provides for Sale of the Danish West
Indies to United States.

COPENHAGEN, via London, Dec. %
king Christian. in the cabinet council
Yesterday ratified the treaty providing
for the sale Of the Danish West Indies
to the United States. This follows the
passage by both houses of the Danish
parliament of the bill for the ratifica-
iion of the treaty. The exchange OF
the ratification instruments will take
place in New York, probably toward
tre end of January.
The Danish ratification will be dc
spatched en- the steamer Hclig Olav
the first liner which leaves Copen
hagcn for New York, sailing on Jan
IL
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23

its intention. but intentions are not all
and consequences must be foreseen.
1t is this provision, enlightened by the
study Of facts and based on the study of
rights, that the French people expect
from the American people. as more than
ii century ago the American people await
cd and procured it from the French peo-
pie.
This editorial in The Temps is under
stood to represent authoritative views in
French official circles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
NEW FOREIGN MINISTER.
Won Chudenitz at Head of Important
Post in Vienna.

| LONDON. Dee. 23.-Czernin yon
Chudanitz has succeeded Baron Won
Burian as Austro-Hungarian foreign
minister, according to Reuter- : AIMS
terdam despatch. Count Chudcnitz was
also named president of the Joint coun-
ell of the ministry. He was minister
to Rumania until the time that coun-
! try entered the war
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
BIG FLYING YACHT
COMPLETELY RUINED
The America Tom from It's Hangar in
a 70-Mile Gale That Swept Over
Long Island

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The America,
the large 100000 flying Yacht of the Amer
lea Trans-Oceanic company. was wrecked
at its hangar at Port Washington. r. L.,
in the 70-mile gale that swept this section
last night. The flying yacht was torn loose
from its moorings and turned over and
over. The mahogany hull was demolished,
the wings torn to shreds and the 100 horse
power motors were thrown to the ground
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
ALLIES ANSWER IS
ALMOST FINISHED
Sets Forth Grievances Of Allies and
responsibilities OF Central
Empires.

PARIS Dec 23.-Thc allies answer to
Crermany's peace proposals is almost tin
ished, according To Petit Parisienc. The
paper says it is rather lJng document
and sets forth clearly both the grievances
of the allies and the crushing responsible
ties OF the Genital empires"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
LiGHTSHIP BLOWN
FROM ANCHORAGE
Nantucket Shoals Unmarked by ANY
Aid to Navig IS Veloci-
ty rs Miles an Hour.

NANTUCKET, Dee % ~ Nantucket
shoals were unmarked by any aid to navi-
CATION today The lightship which acts as
guide at that isolated and important
station was torn from her anchorage by a
gale blowing IS miles an hour last night
and cast adrift Under her own low powes
the lightship reported by wireless today
that she was proceeding to Woods Hole
to obtain l57 fathoms of chain to replace
that lost in the storm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
UPSET THE MARKET.
Presidents Note Causes Falling Among
German War Babies

BERLIN, via London, Dee. 23.-Tho
Berlin Bourse today followed the ex-
ample of the New York stock exchange
on receipt of the news of President
Wilson S note and "war babies were
offered at falling prices, while the So
called peace stocks were strengthened
all along the line.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
Cooperative Creamery and a Polish
Store Concern File.

MONTPELIER, Dee. 23.-Articles of
association have been fled with the
secretary of state by the Tunbridge
Cooperative Creamery, inc. The con
eern has a capital stock of $1,000 and
there are IS subscribers.
Articles have also been filed by the
Polish Christian Store corporation of
Bellows Falls. There are four sub
scribers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
WORST BLIZZARD
IN MANY YEARS
Late Trains Prevent Montpelier Peo-
pie from Attending Funeral Of
G. C. Fits.
Especial to The Reformer.)
NONTpELIER- ID

The worst blizzard in many years visited
this section last night All trains are
from two to u hours late today. The coy
cred bridge in Moretown, over the Mad
river, was blown into the stream Many
Montpelier people who planned to go to
Brattleboro today to attend the funeral
Of Clarke C. Fits, were obliged to aban-
don the trip on account of the ateness of
the train
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-23
TORRECN CAPTURED?
Report That Another Mexican City Is
in Villa s Hands

Ell PASO, Texas, Dee. 23.-Uncon-
tirmed reports that Torreon had been
captured by Francisco Villa S forces
were forwarded to Washington by the
government agents early today These
stated that the fighting started EARL
Yesterday morning and continued until
| o o'clock in the afternoon, when the
city capitulated.