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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13
FRENCH TRENCHES PENETRATED
German Attack West of Thiaumont
Farm Partly Successful.

PARIS, June 13.-German troops
last night renewed the attack over the
whole section of Verdun front west of
Thiaumont farm. They succeeded in
entering some advance trenches at one
point, but were repulsed everywhere
else the French war Office announces
today.
The French trenches penetrated by
the Germans are on Inc eastern slope
of Hill No. &2l to the west of Thiau-
mont farm. West of the Meuse there
were no important actions during the
night. The bombardment was heavy
in the region of Chattamcourt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13

No other plant gives such a guam
tity of food to the acre as the banana,
of wheat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13

Did YOU ever notice that as soon as
you let a eat out it wants to get back
in, and If you let it back in it wants
to get back outs Cats are almost hui
man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT.
First in Seasons Series to Be Given
on Common at O'clock.

The First Regiment band viii give
the first open.air concert Of this sea-
son s series tonight at s clock on
the common. The program:
March. Batfleship New York, Fulton
Overture. The Retrothal, Bagley
Selection, The Sunny South, Lampe
Fantasia from Faust, Gounod
Waltz, The Belle of Mexico, Joio
Medley, Remiek ) Hits, Lampe
March. Old Homestead, Seltzer
The Star Spangled Banner
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13

French scientists have discovered new
source of vegetable IVORY. in the fruit of a
small palm that grows prolitieally in the
Sudan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13

t'Babe'' Ruth was injected into
the game as Il pinch hitter yesterday
and with two on bases hit for home
run.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13

Iron eaos per cent pure has been
produced In the laboratories Of the
University Of Wisconsin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13
THE WEATHER.
This Sounds Better-Fair Tonight and
Wednesday.

WASHINGTON. June IL. = The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Wednesday. Light variable winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-13
Store, Stock and Fixtures
FOR SALE

Wall Papers. Custom Shade Busi-
ness, Picture Framing, Stationery and
Post Cards. Nice Business for man
and wife. Price low. Town of 5000.
Good location.
John |. Howard Real Estate Agency
Ullery Building. Phone 6l7-W.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
.ORPET JURY COMPLETE
AND TRIAL IS STARTED
More Than 1900 Veniremen
Examined in Effort to Get
Twelve Men in Box

wAUKEGAN, ILL.,, June s.-With the
jury completed after the examination
of more than 1900 veniremen the trial
of w. H. Orpet, the university student,
charged with the murder last February
Of his former sweetheart, Marion Lam
bert, was begun today. David r. JOS
Iyn, assistant states attorney, propos-
ed to outline the case Of the prosecu-
ton and tell what the state hopes to
prove. It is understood that evidence for
the prosecution is complete.
The states case will rest chiefly on
circumstantial evidence. Letters from
Orpet to the girl are expected to form
an important part Of the prosecution
case. A number of the letters made
public today were written by OrpeI
while ne was at the university in Mad
ison, Wis. Most of the letters are but
those of a school boy to his sweetheart
but IN some of them is a hint at the
relations Of the two and the possibility
of the delicate condition Of the girl.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Wires Fiance
That She S Wed
to Another Man
Miss Charlie 0'Neal Makes
Quick Decision and Wedding
With Earl Stretch Soon Fol-
lows

A man handed a girl twenty-five cents
IN the Terminal station at II o'clock
Thursday morning with which she sent
telegram TO her former sweetheart
IN waverly Hall, Ga, telling him that
she had married a Virginian Wednesday
night and was on her way to her new
home IN Richmond.
Invitations were just about to be IS
sued in waverly Hall to the marriage
Of Miss Charlie O'Neal and L. P. Swint.
when Earle Stretch, a prominent young
business man of Richmond, who met
Miss O'Neal several summers ago, heard
all about IT, Very quietly Stretch slipped
out Of Virginia, arrived in Waverly Hall
Tuesday night and Wednesday married
Miss O'Neal with the entire consent of
the bride and all members Of her family.
The young couple very happily and
hastily left Waverly Hall and at the
Terminal Thursday morning the bride
gave out her first interview. touched
her husband for her first quarter. and
sent her first telegram since becoming
the wife Of a Virginian.
TRIED TO DODGE.
At first she tried to dodge a reporter
but after being cornered Mrs. Stretch
was perfectly willing 70 talk about II
and to say that she thought she was
going TO like Richmond Just fine, that
she had been pleased with what she
had seen Of Atlanta, that she loved
Georgia but preferred a Virginia hus-
band, and that they were going 20 en-
Joy a regular honeymoon when she
reached the home of Mr.. Stretch.
81 couldn't help 1T Just loved Earle
and had to marry him when he asked
It." bravely declared Mrs. Stretch as
she chung to her husbands arm.
You see, 1 had loved him before
ever met AIr. Swirt but things happened
and we were never married. Mr. Swint
and were TO be married June rs and my
whole family has been working nights
addressing the invitations.
But when Earle came I realized that
I truly loved him and I wanted to go
with him. I've just sent Mr.. Swint a
telegram telling hi mabout IT.
BRIDE is PRETTY.
Mrs. Stretch is the daughter OF Z. B.
O'Neal, of Waverly Hall She is very
pretty and Thursday morning wore a
stylish travelling suit OF blue.
Swint, according to Mrs. Stretch. is
employer At the Farmers Banking COM
pany at Waverly Hall Hes very nice, !"
smiled Mrs. Stretch, but I didn't love
him and couldn't help H."
Young Stretch and his wife moved to-
ward the information window. 81 hope
you'll be happy. Mrs. Stretch" ventured
the reported.
The bride didn't seem 70 hear and her
husband touched her gently on her arm.
90" she cried. blushing. 81 didn't
know-I-thats the first time I've ever
heard nv own name!'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
More Walking
to AID Talking
IN Ne1U Dances

NEW YORK, June s.-Dancing mas
tiers attending their annual convention
here, have decided to encourage their
pupils in the practice OF more walking
steps IN learning modern dances. The
purpose is to give the dancers a better
opportunity for conversation.
Heretofore, dancers have been so In
tent upon thinking what steps are CON-
ing next that they have no opportunity
TO talk with their partners" said Charles
McCrea, of Philadelphia. THE mental
strain of trying to remember how to
dance has been so great that II has been
impossible TO think OF anything else. II
e this condition we are fighting"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
RICH KANSAS FARMER is
VICTIM OF "CON" MEN

INDIANAPOLIS, June S.-George w.
Cowles, a farmer ana banker Of TalmO,
Kas, met two confidence men while on
his way to attend Billy Sunday meet
ing in Kansas City, Mo-. later was
swindled out of $1,000 and was prevent
ed from losing another $4,000 by the
Chicago police. according to the story
he told Judge James Deery, of the city
court, at the hearing Of the case Of Ar
thur Denham, 80, who is charged with
being a fugitive from Justice As a re-
suit of Cowles' testimony. Denham Is in
TAIL awaiting extradition to Chicago.
One OF the confidence men scraped ac-
0uaintance with Cowles and then intro
duced Denham as c. II. Clark. "the man
who never lost a bet on a horse race"
They later went 10 a pool room and
Cowles won a few small bets. Then
Cowles put up a $4,000 check and won.
hut he was told he would have to pro-
duce $4,000 In cash to show that his
check was good. Cowles deposited the
money and was then Informed that Den
hams partner had placed another bet
and lost all the money. cowles said
clark then beat up his partner shame
fully"
Cowles testified he did not lose con-
fdence IN Clark and met him later in
Chicago. where the same plan was being
worked. but that he was STONED by the
Chicago police, while on his wav to
nut M $4,000 IN cash. Cowles said he
was Indignant when taken In charge bv
'he Chicago police and insisted on heing
permitted TO nut uD the monev. When
the police reached the pool room the con
fdence men were gone.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

most happy suggestion. Let us
have a preparedness parade and
make it a big one. 1 feel certain
every way to make It brilliant suc-
cess. Preparedness is Americas
best insurance. We must have It,"
REAL ESTATE MEN.
r. r. Otis, president of the At
lanta Real Estate Exchange. says:
Sure. let us have a preparedness
parade. Other cities have had
them. Atlanta believes In prepared
ness, too. and therefore we should
keep up with the procession"
Lee NJ. Jordan, president Of the
Atlanta Rotary club, says: 81 am
heartily in favor of it, and I Pc
lieve l voice the unanimous senti-
ment of the Rotary club. We will
help to make 1t big success"
Charles William Bernhard, presi-
dent of the Atlanta Builders Ex-
change, says: 81 am heartily in
sympathy with the movement. I
was in New York while they were
getting ready for theirs, and it-was
an inspiration. We don't want q
military nation, but we certainly
don't want, and cannot afford to be.
unprepared to defend ourselves"
Frederick J. Paxon, president Of
the Atlanta Convention bureau,
says: "a fine thing. Let's have a
big one"
George F. Bell, president OF the
Atlanta Federation of Trades. says:
organized labor stands for pre-
paredness without militarism, which
is entirely feasible. The cost of pre-
paredness should not be laid on the
shoulders of the working men, and
we do not believe It will be. I
heartily favor holding a prepared
ness parade in Atlanta"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Fort Vaux Abandoned in Ruins,
Practically WORTHLESS, Report

PARIS, June s.-TIeavy fighting con-
tinues in the vicinity Of Fort Vaux.
northeast OF Verdun. The war office
report OF today says French troops
still occupy the outskirts of the fort
as we'll as trenches to the right and
left OF the works. The loss of the fort
itself. Of which an intimation was given
in last nights report. is conceded. The
announcement says the fort was aban-
doned by the garrison after It had been
reduced to a heap Of ruins by an In
cessant bombordment of seven days
German attacks on the adjacent psi
lions thus far have been unsuccessful
West of the Mouse intermittent can
noradine was carried on last NIGHT
The fort has long since been disman-
tlsd and is regarded by the French
command as merely Of value as an OBJ
servation post IT is asserted that us
OCCUPATION will not help the Germans 10
take verdun any more than their cap
ture of Fort Douaumont, which tney
held for three months without Delns
able to make a step forward.
Behind Fort vaux the enemy is con-
fronted by an exceptionally strong inner
line to the defense of which both nature
and military art have given their great
est aid. This line includes the positions
Of Froide Terre and the heights Of Sou
Vile and Tavannes. which are crowned
with forts. Vaux forms an advance
work which supplements the defense Of
Souvil1e fort and was constructed with
a view OF sweeping the ravine which 1t
commands.
As Vaux is the farthest point from
the River Mouse OF the verdun defenses.
Il IS less affected by the Ranking fire
from the French batteries west Of the
river than other positions This eX-
plains why the Germans chose II as
the point through which to make a de-
termined effort TO force a way to the
inner lines Of the Verdun forts. not.
withstandinC that, by the conformation
Of the ground, It was the most difficult
TO attack in the whole region.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Enthusiastic
In Their Endorsements
Of Preparedness Parade


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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Truck Dr9Uer
In Train No. IS,
Shot IN NJ eTtcO

COLUMBUS, y. NJ, June An
American truck driver attached to train
No. 13, under Captain Tobins, was shot
and killed in the Mexican town of F.
Vale on the night of June 3, according
to a report received here today. The
persons bringing the story from Mexico
said the driver, whose name was un-
known to them, absented himself from
the train without leave, and entered the
town without orders.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

that their action in dignity, foresight
and patriotism shall rise level to tho
crisis. L hope that the aim will be not
merely TO nominate a man who can be
elected next November, but a man Of
such power, character, steadfast conviC-
ton and proved ability that If elected
he will again place this nation where
1t belongs by making It true to ITSELF
and therefore true to all mankind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

ciates to show the people that they have
a worthy alternative to which to turn
"Can we not" he asked, 'tforgettlnS
past differences, now Join for the safety
and honor Of our country. to enforce the
policy of genuine Americanism and gen
uine preparedness"
COLONELS REPLY.
The answer follows:
"Hon. William B. jackson,
Republican Headquarters.
Chicago. III.
'1n answer to your telegram can
only say that the matter lies with the
Republican convention and that II the
convention desires me to address II 1
shall be glad to do So.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09


Governor Nat E. Harris says:
You certainly have my indorse-
ment of a preparedness pared. l am
in favor Of anything that will waken
the people to the necessities Of the
situation and give an impulse to the
preparedness movement"
Mayor James G. Woodward says:
81 think we'll of the movement and
1 hope to see Atlanta's preparedness
parade one of the greatest in the
country, in keeping with everything
Atlanta undertakes"
]. Van Holt Nash, adjutant gen.
eral of Georgia, says: Other cities
have held great parades, and we
ought to hold one here. 1t will be
an inspiration to patriotism and
citizenship"
Orvill H. Hall, colonel of the Fifth
regiment of the national guard,
says: I'VE have had the subject up
in the regiment. We are very anx-
ious for the people of Atlanta to
hold a preparedness parade. The
regiment, of course, will gladly Join,
and we hope the parade will be held
prior to July 81, as on that day the
regiment leaves for encampment."
Robert F. Maddox, president Of
the Atlanta Clearing House. says:
"A splendid idea. Nothing could
show our patriotism in a moro
striking way. The preparedness pa
rade in New York was a wonderful
event. 1 feel sure the bankers of
Atlanta will cooperate to make the
parade a success and will be well
represented in the line Of march, as
the bankers of other cities have
BEEN"
Earl H. Cone, first vice president
of the Atlanta Retail Merchants
association, speaking in the abb
sence of w. w. Orr. the president,
says: 1.-THE Journal has made a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
LINES Of DEFENSE
BROKEN FOR TWENTY
MILES, SAYS REPORT
Cars Forces Regain Impor-
tant Stronghold in VoIhynian
Triangle as AuStrianS Go
Farther Back

LONDON, June S.-The Austrians
have evacuated Lutsk, one of the Vol
hynian triangle fortresses, according to
information received at the Russian en-
bassy in Rome, says Central News dis
patch, from that city.
Several brigades Of Austrians are re-
ported in the advices to have been cap
tured with the fortress.
II is stated that the Austrian lines
have been broken in Volhynia and that
they have been withdrawn nearly twen-
ty miles throughout the Lutsk sector.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

science and relaxed the spring OF lct-
ty national motive by teaching our
people to accept high sounding words
as the offset and atonement for sha bby
deeds and to use words which mean
nothing in order to draw all near Ing
from those which have a meaning.3
at will be no easy task to arouse the
austere self-respect which has been
luIled to slumber by these means. To
this task we should bend our united en-
ergies in the spirit Of Washington and
Lincoln, the spirit Of genuine democratic
leadership, the spirit which sets the
standard to which the nation ought 70
rise and then, with confident hope, ap-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

The colonel declared In his answer
that he hoped both the Republicans and
Progressives would nominate man
who, If elected. would place this NAT ion
where it belongs by making 1t true to
itself and therefore true to all mai
kind"
President Wilson, he said. had "rcn-
dered to his people the most evil scrv-
ice that can be rendered to a great de-
mocracy.'
Colonel Roosevelt declared that the
differences that have divided not mere
" Republicans and rogressives but good
Americans of all shades Of political be
lief sink into nothing when COM
pared with the issues now demanding
decision the issues Of unified
Americanism and national preparedness.
forget THE PAST"
Colonel Roosevelt further declared
that in ''the face of the awful world
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

This special 25c offer made for the benefit of those who
do spend very much money for newspapers just
this time.
We would also like call your attention to other sub
scripon and premium offers this ISSUE and especially
We think that the Steel Safety Document
Box is one the useful premiums have offered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Capture of LUtSk Officially
Confirmed From Petrograd
fBv Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
PETROGRAD, June S.-(Via London.)
The capture Of Lutsk. In Volhynia, and
also of series Of powerfully organized
Austrian positions, is announced In an
official communication given out here
today.
In addition to the Austrians previous
" captured IN the offensive movement
recently inaugurated the statement says
there were captured I'm yesterdays fight
ing So officers and 1900 men. A large
amount Of war material also was taken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

President Will
son, however ami
ably his intentions,
has rendered to
his people the most
evil service that
can be rendered to
a great democracy
by its chosen lead
er. He has dulled
the national con-
=
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

me to address II.
This he announced
today In a reply
made to the invi-
tation receiv ed
last night from
Senator jackson,
of Maryland, aa-
ing him to COME
in the interest o.
harmony.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

NCA ga y [-- .
ly hope thai the
Republicans and
Progressives as
sembled at Chicago
will keep steadily
in mind the grayi-
ty Of this crisis.
not only for Amer
lea, but for the
world and the need
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

peal to the soul Of
the people so thai
they may, In fact
support the stalIa-
ard thus raised.
THE differenCcs
that have diviC "a
not merely Repu D.
licans and Progress
sives but &c Oh
Americans OF all
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
SAYS INVITATION TO
ADDRESS CONVENTION
WOULD Be ACCEPTED
Roosevelt Answers Telegram
From Senator Jackson Ask
ing Him to Visit Chicago In
Interest of Peace
(8y Associated Press.)

AUDITORIUM, Chicago. Juns S.
Some OF the Progressive leaders, includ
ing Chairman Murdoch of the national
committee, were seriously considering
immediate nomination today of Colonel
Roosevelt. Murdoch was quoted as saS =
ing II might be too late" tomorrow.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09

cataclySm [ n l S
nation has stood
supine and help
less" and that mo
excuse now made
by those RESPONSE
BILE for this mac
ton is entitled to
serious considera-
ton. It is for you
and your asSO-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Germans Officially State
Fl, VauX Captured June 2

tBv Associatad Press,I
BERLIN, June s.-(Via London.)-
Fort Vaux, one OF the Verdun defenses,
has been captured by the German
troops, according to the official state
ment issued from headquarters today
What remained Of the French garrison
finally surrendered. and an attempt to
relieve. the fort Tuesday resulted in the
capture by the Germans OF 700 I'M
wounded prisoners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
CBY Associated Press

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, June s.-CoIon q
Theodore Roosevelt will go to Chicaeo
If "the Republican convention desires
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
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shades Of political belief from one anot a
Continued on Page 2, Column al
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-09
Allies Air Squadron Makes
Attack on Port Near Antwerp

Attack on Port Near Antwerp
(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, June 8.-An allied air
squadron has successfully bombarded
the wharves at Hoboken, near Antwerp,
according to a dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company from Maestricht
The Germans are said to have been
building destroyers at Hoboken. The
squadron was fired on by German bat
teries but returned to its base safely.
'Greek Ports Restricted
To Keep Supplies From Enemy
(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, June SIT was announced
officially today that restrictive measures
affecting Greek ports were being con-
sidered Ito prevent supplies from reach
ing the enemy"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-17
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A Simple Way To
Remove Dandruff

There is one sure way that has
never failed to remove dandruf at
once, and that is to dissolve it, then
you destroy it entirely. To do this,
Just get about four ounces OF plain,
common liquid arvon from any drug
store (this is all you will need, apply
it at night when retiring; use enough
to moistcn the scalp and rub it in
gently with the finger tips.
By morning, most If not ali, OF your
dandruf will be gone, and three or
four more applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace OF it. no matter
how much dapdruff you may have.
You will find all itching and dig
ging Of the scalp will stop instantly,
and your hair will be fluffy, lustrous.
glossy, silky and soft, and look and
feel hundred times bcttcr.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-17
A Big Special Purchase
Of Bedspreads
SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES
On Special Sale at the
UNION QUITTING Co.
18th and Jackson SITS.
18th and Jackson SITS.
ONE DAY ONLY
Saturday, November Is

Long before the big advance in the
price Of cotton materials, we placed
a big order for many hundred Of
splendid high-grade bedspreads,
sheets, and pillow cases. The entire
shipment has arrived and will be put
on Special Sale for One Day Only
Saturday, November lsth-at a price
that will mean a big saving to you.
Included in this big purchase are
many dozens Of wear.well sheets and
wssr-well pillow cases; also hundreds
of beautiful bedspreads. Many Of
these are in the satin finish-others
are in the crochet weave and come
in both the plain hemmed and
scalloped cut corners. Take advantage
of the splendid values that will be Of
fered in this big sale and supply your
present as well as your future needs,
and If you have no account with us
now, you are invited to open one.
and, as always, YOU MAKE YOUR
OWN TERMS.