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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

Effective March l, the price of the Chalmers Six-4O
will be $3.50 f. o. b. Detroit This is an increase of
800 the present price is made necessary by
the sharp rise in the cost of materials.
Aluminium which sold for 10 cents pound only
few months ago now brings 50 cents.
Copper has risen from IA cents to "a cents.
Vanadium Steel year ago brought $l85 a pound.
Now it sells for $3.50.
High-Speed Steel formerly at $1.O5 a pound now is
worth 1886
Leather formerly 90 cents foot now brings SO cents.
And
All told, it costs $118.22 in material to
build the Sx-4O than it did months ago. AS this
amount is considerably in of net profit per
car, only two courses were open to us.
One was to raise the price.
The other was tic. lower the quality.
To follow the latter course meant ''one-year'
This kind of automobile Chalmers has never built
and never will build.
Therefore rise in price the only procedure pos
sible.
We regret that increase in price necessary, but
forced either to increase the price lower grade
of materials.
For it is not possible ito buy superior products in the
open market at any less price than Chalmers pays.
We think it only fair to those who have planned to
purchase the Six40 and have been quoted the 1880
price to take this opportunity of saying that will
accept orders that price up to midnight February go
Thereafter the price of $1450f b. Detroit will prevail
Chalmers Motor Compan
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

H Raymond Paige of Randolph has been
spending several days in the home Of H. ).
kidder.
Miss Elisabeth Cudworth and friend of
Brattleboro spent the past week at the
Townshend Inn.
Miss Cola Martin and Miss Georgianna
Mexican of Brattleboro spent the weekend
IN the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mar
tin and attended the play, Among the
Breakers, Friday night.
Hayden Marsh and Herbert Harding,
who are working in Springfield, and Guy
Barry, who is in Bellows Falls, spent the
weekend at home and attended the play
and dance Friday evening.
Misses Edith Kidder, Ruby Howe and
Florence Howard attended the funeral Of
Mrs H Thomas in Athens Saturday as
representatives of the seminary teacher
training class, of which Miss Eta Thomas
is a member The senior class sent as a
token of respect large bouquet of the
class flower, white carnation, and the
training class bouquet of Gala lilies
In a recent meeting of the Hadassah
league in the home of Mrs L. j. Parker
these officers were elected for the coming
year President, Mrs. B. r. Phillips; vice
pres, Mrs. Lottie Holden sec, Mrs. Alma
Cummings treas, Mrs. H. j. Heath;
standing com, Mrs G. W. Powers, Mrs.
H. s. Kidder; entertainment CON-, Mrs. J..
j. Parker, Mrs. r. d. Phillips; reception
com, Mrs Emma Franklin, Miss Ella
Ware; auditing COM, Miss Cora Mason,
Mrs. Sadie Sparks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
MISERY IN MEXICO CITY.
Refugees From Capital Say Conditions
Are Frightful

HAVANA, Jan. 31.-Passengers on
the Spanish line steamship Montser-
rat, which arrived here yesterday
from Vera Cruz ON its way to BARGE
Iona, report that conditions in Mexico
city are frightful. The typhus cpl
demic has reached Vera Cruz, where
eighteen eases have been reported so
far. Besides there are many eases of
smallpox.
Bombs were found in the triumphal
arches in the Mexican capital, having
been placed there preparatory to Car.
rama 5 entry. The discovery caused
the first chief TO postpone his entry in
definitely.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
BRITISH STOP MORE SHIPS.
Six American Cargoes Taken Into
Port of Kirkwall

LONDON, Jan. IS, delayed by cen
sor) The Norwegian steamers Tanaj-
ford, from New York for Bergen with
general cargo; Vinistra, from New
Orleans and Newport News for Chris
tiania with general cargo; Olaf
Kyree, from Baltimore for Naksdal,
with a cargo of wheat and rye, and
Glitra, from Baltimore for Arhuus,
with maize and the Danish steamer AL
exandra, from New York for Copen-
hagen with a general cargo, have all
been taken into Kirkwall.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
PROBATE COURT BUSINESS.
Transactions Saturday in Regular SEES
sion for Month of January.

The following business was transact
ed i'll the regular session of the probate
court Saturday for the month of Jan
nary:
License to sell real estate was grant
ed to the administrator of the estate
of Philura A. Perry of Marlboro; TO
Charles F. Cook, administrator Of the
estate of Caroline J. Cook of Brattle-
boro.
Final settlement was allowed in the
estate of Walter Barry of Brattleboro;
in the estate of w. R. Thomas of Brat
tleboro.
Wills were allowed of Lorinda c.
Morgan of Wilmington, 0. f. Butter
field appointed executor, F. f. Titus
and F. +. Ray appointed commission
ers; of Henry II. Miller of Dummer-
ston, Adm F. Miller appointed execu-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
SWITZERLAND GETS COTTON.
French Release $4,000 Bales = Some
Spinning Mills Closed.

BERNIE, Jan. 81, via Paris. The
French government, after long nego-
tiations, has released $4,000 bales of
American cotton which had been stored
at Havre and Boulogne and could not
be- forwarded on account of the war.
There is great need of cotton in
Switzerland, some of the mills already
having suspended.
erland to import 100000 quintals Ca
quintal is 220,46 pounds) of Egyptian
cotton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
co. I TO DRILL TONIGHT,
Captain Gibson VIII Be Present to Re-
ceive Enistments.

Company I. Y. \. G., viii have a
drill this evening in the Armory and
Capt. f. ". Gibson will be there.
Capt. Gibson is especially DESTROYS of
receiving enistments before the close
of January. Those who have recently
enlisted are Walter Spear, Arnold Pei
lett, Walter Taylor, John Atkinson
and Arthur Ellis. The examination
for non commissioned officers will be
held Feb. 10 and Immediately after
that date the appointments will be
made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

tor; of Caroline E. Cushing of New
fame, Alliston NJ. Cushing and Ralph
9. Gushing appointed executors; of
Emeline S. Stockwell of Vernon, Ev-
erett Z. Stockwell appointed executors;
of Julius c. Newton of Brattleboro.
Kate Newton appointed executrix; Of
Frank I'll. Rose estate of Dayton, o.,
allowed in this district, Sarah J. Rose
appointed executrix; of Abby S. Rang
er of Brattleboro, Rodney P. Wheeler
and F. W. Kuech appointed executors,
c. L. Stickney and F. c. Adams APP
pointed appraisers and commissioners
Motions for final settlement were
made in the estate of Oscar J. Pratt
by George S. Pratt, administrator; of
L. E. Gates of Guilford, D. T. Fair
banks, administrator.
The account was allowed of Thomas
c. Larsen of Wilmington in the estate
of Anette Larsen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro. Jan % by Carl s. Hop
kins. Esq, Leonard Francis Knox of West
Springfield, Mass, and Agnes Violet Boyd
Atwater of Springfield, Mass.
In Brattleboro, Jan %, by Rev Delmar
f. Trout, Earl Goodrich of East Long
meadow, Mass, and Miss Elizabeth Boyle
of Springfield, Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
Welded Couple Serenaded.

On learning that Mr.. and Mrs. I. Mark
Allbee had, on Saturday night, returned
from their wedding trip and were at their
home a. the Hodgedon place, about 20 Of
their friends and neighbors with horns,
cowbells and other musical instruments
made them call of welcome at about .
o clock the same evening. The visit was
taken in good part, Mr.. Allbee appearing
at once with box of cigars under his
arm and with much merriment and con
CALCULATIONS for the couple the company
dispersed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
CHILD CHARGED WITH MURDER
Harold Graft, Is, Accused of Killing
His Little Cousin.

BOSTON, Jan. 81. = Harold Craft,
Is, was held without bail in the Rox
bury court today for the murder of
his two-year-old cousin, Airline Kern,
who died Saturday as the result of a
beating, which the police state, young
Craft has admitted giving her. The
boy was asked to look after the child
on Friday, but when the mother re-
turned he had disappeared and the
child was unconscious on the floor,
Crafts surrendered to the police of a
nearby town "a hours later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
PERSONAL.

Miss Ethel Howard was called Sat
urday to Wardsboro to attend the flu
neral of her sister, Mrs. Flora Carey.
Miss Dorothea Brasor has returned
from a vacation spent in Boston and
Quincy, Mass, and Concord, y. H., and
returned to work in Marley Brothers
office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
NEW MAPLE SYRUP.
Joseph Nichols Brought Some from
West BrattIeboro Today.

Joseph Nichols of West Brattleboro
brought to town this morning the first
maple syrup of the 1916 season. He
tapped trees on the Plummer place in
West Brattleboro Jan. 20 and had a
good run.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro. Jan 80, Mrs. Ellen Mar
ion (Whitcomb) Bragg. 70.
In Mortified, Mass, Jan. 81
Charles BlackIner, So.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31
BERGERoN GOES TO JAIL.
Failed to Fulfill Promise to Pay Fine
for IntoXication.

Fred Bergeron, who was in court
Dec %, 1915, charged with drunken
ness and who was given time to settle
a fine of So and costs of 1914, was
brought into court this morning and
sentenced to Is days in the county
Jail at Newfane. He had failed to
make good his promise to pay the fine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

There are 24 sawmills in operation
in Ecuador.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

Electricity has been used success
fully in France for ripening cheese.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

The ladies of the First Universalist
society present Ida Jenness Moulton
impersonator and musical entertaine1
at the Carnival of Nations, Wednesda,
evening, Feb > Her varied program
are new TO all, as they are largely he
oWn.-Ady %
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-31

Visit the Carnival of Nations, Feb
2 and 3, for which special scenery ha
been painted by Mr.. Mann of Hins
dale.-Adv. %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11

meal for each child who is there. you will admit I believe that that is the last word in frugality and economy"
 The children are so happy at Neigh borhood House. said the speaker gently, and it would do your heart good to see the way they play and enjoy the pleasant surroundings. We give the children their lunch, good, hearty meal; while break fast and supper, consisting of milk and wholesome bit of food, is prepared for them, too A well-known social worker who was here recently told Miss Sparkes that Neghborhood House was the best or ganized charity that he had ever seen This was of tremendous value to us be- cause that is what we would like to make it-a well-equipped. well-arranged work after the most modern and up-to-date methods"
 The proceeds from the black and white ball will be sufficient, we hope, to help us to carry out our plans" said Mrs. Cab anss. The ball is really going to be most beautiful and artistic affair, mod eled on the plans of the black and white balls which have been given in New York and other eastern cities this season. Mrs William A. Walker will have number distes which may be purchased for the ball; these are the black and white gowns similar to those worn in New York They VIII sell from $2 50 up, so that they will be In the range of everybody's purse.
 In the matter of decorations" Mrs Caoanlss said, we have lovely plans for mulated and a most appropriate selec- ton has been made in Miss Leonora Has singer as chairman of the decoration com mlttee. Miss Hassinger has lovely taste, ana With her committee, which will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
MRS. WHITE ENTERTAINS FOR MISS LAMB

AS prety compliment that will be paid Miss Roberta Lamb, a fair bride-elect, whose marriage to MT. Nenian Steele will be an event of Saturday. March A. Mrs. John Sydney White was a charming hos tess at miscellaneous linen shower yes terday.
 Mrs. White, becomingly gowned in black crepe de chine, was assisted by Mrs A. J. Lamb, who wore a striking gown of black charmeuse; Miss Dorsey Harris in an afternoon frock of green taf- feta, Miss Katherine Steele of Huntsville gowned in pink tulle. Mrs F. B. Irwin, who was lovely in pink crepe de chine, and Mrs Chrles Ryder of New Orleans. Miss Lamb was prettily gowned in pink crepe de chine.
 In the hall which was beautifully deco- rated in pink roses and ferns, were Miss Mabel Marler, who was lovely in a gown of American Beauty. with draperies of net embroidered in silver, and Miss Mill dred Jaffe who wore a quaint afternoon frocll of taffeta.
 Pink carnations and smilax adorned the dining room, where Miss Lida Otis and Miss Hughlette Mae Adams served punch. Mrs Egbert Blair and Mrs. o. D. Atkins presided over the tea table, which was centered with roses in crystal vases on an elaborate cluny cover. Assisting them were Mrs. T. H. Simms, gowned in green taffeta. Mrs. Ebert Hamilton and Mrs A. R. White, who served a plate course to about 60 fashionably gowned girls and matrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
VIOLINIST OF THE
 MINNEAPOLIS ORCHESTRA

Among the artistic group of artists who are to appear with Minneapolis Symphony orchestra at the Bijou the atre on February 16 is Richard Czer- wonky, violinist and concert master of the orchestra. But few violinists have established firmer or greater reputa- tion than this young artist whose fame Is we'll known in Europe as we'll as this country. Leopold Schmidt, the famous critic of the 'Berliner Tage- blatt," showed true prophetic instinct when he wrote of MT. Czerwonky's first appearance in Berlin in 1906: "In the Singakedemie hall last night, young boy of about IS celebrated his first triumphs, playing Bruch's Scotch Fantasie and the Hungarian concerto by Joachim, assisted by the famous Der lin Philharmonic orchestra. A violinist Richard Czerwonky, whom we will surely meet as great master in snort time. I think he is a genius Un- der the direction of Moser and Joachim he has grown to an excellent artist already. His tone is pure and full of expression and his virtuosity eminent Ills appearance is most pleasant one and his violinistic gifts speak from each phrase His playing last evening entities him to the most famous fu- ture.' Herr Schmidt's prophecy has been fulfilled, for since then MT. Czer- Wonky. in d concert tour through Ger many Austria, Russia, Holland and Scandanavia and since coming to this country seven years ago. has estab- lished reputation second to none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
Planter Fatally Shot

Columbus, Miss, February 10.-(Special.) ) John Odum, white man living near Caledonia, about 15 miles northeast of Columbus, fired two loads of bird shot into the abdomen of c. M. Lo1lar a prominent planter of the same neighbor- hood, inflcting wounds which attending physicians declare will probably prove fatal. The shooting occurred on Lollar's S plantation. where Odum resides as a ten- ant, and is said to have resulted from dispute over business matters. The wounded man was brought to a local hos pital where an operation was performed. put chances for his recovery are said to De exceedingly slender. After the shoot ing Odum surrendered to local authori. ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
QUI WYE CLUB
 HEARS DIR. WINFIELD

Members of the Qui Vive club were exceedingly fortunate yesterday in hav- ing Rabbi Morris Newfeld as their guest at the club meeting, when he talked to them on "The Religion of Browning" following the subject that the ladies have studied during the year. Mrs. w. J. Duncan, Mrs Nina Per ry, Mrs. A. B. Mckinney and Mrs J. c. Scott were hostesses for the occasion, entertaining at the home of Mrs. Scott
 After Dr. Newfeld's talk, a beauti- ful musical programme was enjoyed, and a tempting plate luncheon was enjoyed by the guests, who included representatives of all federated clubs in Birmingham in addition to the Qui Vive members. The rooms were charm ingly adorned with pink carnations and ferns, while in the hall fragrant vel low Jonquils were used for decoration In the dining room tea was poured by Mrs. J. H. Minto and Mrs Johnston, who were gracefully assisted by sev- eral modishly attired matrons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
PROGRAMME TO BE GIVEN
 BY FULLER SISTERS

The Music Study club will present the Fuller sisters in concert this evening at the TutWiler at S:15 o'clock. English and Scottish folk songs will be rendered, ac- eompanied by the Irish harp. The pro- gramme follows:
 The Singers Apologie-"The Song of the Play Actors Nottinghamshire).
 Children's Action Songs- Here Comes a Duke Abiding" (H %> 9shire), When 1 Was a Young Girl" ~ set, The Ro- man Soldiers" CkenD.
 Shakespearean Songs-'It Was Lover and His Lass GAS You Like It"), 70 Mistress Mine'' C"Twelfth Night'), How Should I My True Love Know" C'Ham- let').
 Romances-" The Wraggle, Taggle Gyp- sies' (SomerseD, The Iva Sisters of Binnore" (Scotland), flowing the Bar ley'' Somerset. Intermission. Songs of Happy Lovers-"Oh, No, John.' (Somersep, ''Lizzy Lindsay. (Scotland), My Man John" (Somerset). Songs of Home and Country-"A Sweet Country Life" Devonshire) 'The Lark in the Morn" (CornwalD, Tn Praise of Is- lay" (Scotland). The Singers Farewell-"B "Brixham Town DevOnshire).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
"Neighbor1ood House, For Which Black and
 White Ball Will Be Given IS Most Beautiful
 Charity Know Says Mrs E. H Cdbaniss
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

With a heart full of tenderness and sweetness, as only lovely, charming, gracious woman like Mrs. Edward H. Cabaniss could possess for the beautiful charity for which she is so diligently working, and with all the enthusia sm that goes with genuineness and sincerity, President of Neighbodhood House
 To those who are unacquainted with the duties involved in such an office it means very little to say that one is president of a charitable organization, but to those who know the amount of work and the time and the energy that must be ex- pended to keep everything in running or der and make a success of the undertake ing the position assumes an entirely diff ferent form and the responsibility is at once recognized
 Mrs. Cabaniss is an ideal president for any organization, especially Neighborhood House, her wide popularity and thorough knowledge of people and things giving her splendid opportunity to broaden and augment work which should be city wide in its scope and influence
 At the present moment Neighborhood House iss the exposure of all eyes. since the biggest social event of the pre-Len- ten season, the. black and white ball." to De given on Tuesday evening, Feb- ruary 29, will be for it's benefit
 society is all agog over the plans for the ball and matron and debutante alike VII. be interested in fact, the ball prom lses to be the most brilliant affair which has been given in Birmingham for years.
 While the ball with all of its beauti- 1ul details is the main point in question" Nirs' Saoaniss said in speaking of the forthcoming affair. "at the same time 'l think the object for which it is given Is the theme about which interest sbould center. To me, Neighborhood House is the most beautiful charity know. There's sympathy in the hearts of those of Us who are interested in it's success. which means an opportunity of reaching many ol tNe Worthlest people in this com lnunity When it comes to real charity Molners Who must go out and toll from early morning until late in the evenine leaving their little children at home ,1n- cared Tor and unprotected, find in Neigh oorhood House a safe, happy place for working hours''
 With an average of 3S children a day many ot them tiny little tots,'' Mrs Cab- amss continued 'who are taken care of at Neighborhood House, it naturally re- cures funds ample and sufficient to keen .he woFk In good running order We are Just as economical as we possibly can De- and when I tell you that the question or 1ood has been reduced to 21a cents a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
APPRECIATION OF MRS. WOOD
 RUFFS' "MR. DOCTOR MANI

To Hundreds of Birmingham people who were interested in Helen $. Woodruff s MT. Doctor Man. which was written for the Children's hospital here, the fol- lowing review of the book by the New York Times ill appeal. The reviewer says:
 Two things disarm criticism of Mrs Woodruffs story: One is the beautiful charity to which it's proceeds are to be donated; the other, and even more potent, is its frontispiece-the portrait of its au- thor. It is tender tale of the work of ;l physician among the poor of q carelesssy luxurious city-now he fought for chil- dren's ward in the city hospital, where infectious diseases might be isolated and treated; how ne saved a life and well nigh lost his own; and, finally. when the air was filled with Christmas chimes, how he reaped his reward public and per- sonal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
MRS. COX ENTERTAINS
 YOUNG MARON'S CLUB

Mrs John CoXe was hostess yesterday to the young matrons at her home in Hanover circle.
 Spring flowers and ferns were used as decorations and score cards of valentines. with hearts and cupids attractively car ried out the valentine idea.
 The members of this interesting club are Mrs. Roderick Beddow Mrs Oliver Cox, Mrs. John Coxe Mrs. James Garber. Mrs Roscoe Harris, Mrs. Charles Height. Jr.. Mrs Henry Hidden, Jr., Mrs. Luke P. Hunt. Mrs. Percy Meadow. Mrs. Michael Nolan, Mrs. Hinson Sibley, Mrs. Carlton Smith, and Mrs. Anglin White The ex- tra guests were Mrs. E. s. Moore and Miss Jennie Belle Boyden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
MRS. w. M. LEARY
 ENTERTAINS AT LUNCHEON

At her beautiful home in Forrest park, Mrs. w. M Leary was a charming hos tess of yesterday at luncheon.
 Mrs. w. s. Jarnagin, who was to have been Mrs. Leary's honor guest, was un- able to be present on account of an en- gagement to read before an Anniston club
 ranged in basket of silver and shaded by tapers with shades of yellow tulIe formed an elaborate centerpiece. Cards of pastel colonial heads painted on sunburst satin marked the places of Mrs. Scale Harris, Mrs. Nell Drennen, Mrs. George H. Clark, Mrs. Edwin Ellis, Mrs. Frank Nabers, Mrs. George ". Connors and Mrs. Leary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
MIR. DAHM-PETERSON
 GIVES MUSICALE

musicale was given last night by MT. and Mrs. Damn Petersen at their residence on South Twelfth street, at tended by some 30 of their pupils and friends. The following programme was rendered.
 Sylvia" (Schubert).
 Goodbye, Sweet Day" (Vannal1). May Morning" Denza) Miss Min nie Scher.
 Marie" (Franz)
 Entreaty" (Bohm) MT. l.. L. Whit tie.
 Out of My Souls Sadness (Franz).
 Lassie With the Lips So Rosy (Franz)
 "Knowest Thou?" (B'ranz)
 "Lallahye" (Godard) Miss Frances Fitzpatrick.
 group of songs by Anton Rubin stein-Mr. Damn Petersen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-11
Selma Is Building Fast

selma, February 10.-(Special )-City officials are jubilant over the build- ing permits issued so far this month, and believe that 1916 will mark the record year in Selma's building activi- ties. Through Monday night permits had been issued totalling $52,834, as compared with $5O22 for the same period in 1915. The largest permit was issued to Thomas Purvis, local build er' Tor work at the plant of the Buck eye Cotton oil company, totalling $5O,- Voo. Ine other permits cover buildings Tn various sections of the city. Dwell ings are going up all over the city. especially in the new additions, and real estate men report more sales dur Ing the past month than in any three months during 1915 or 1914.