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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15
CALIFORNIA VOTE
IS FOR WILSON
AS Official Count Continues,
Figures Show Gains for
President in Many
Precincts.
BIG RUMOR IN THE EAST
story was Told That Hughes Had
Gained $500 Votes, But There
Was No Truth In
BIG RUMOR IN THE EAST

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 15.--With
the official count ir. from more than
two-thirds of the counties in Califor.
MIA, President Wilson had increased
his plurality over Governor Charles
E. Hughes by 2SS votes on the face
of completed county totals tabulated
by the United Press today.
Reports Of CONF leted official counts
from forty-three out of fifty-eight
counties In the state today showed
changes from the unofficial favorinG
Hughes by 325 votes and changes
favoring Wilson by GIL, net gain
for Wilson of 2S6.
These figures are based solely on
returns from counties which have
completed their counts and do not
include any Of the larger counties of
the stste. In the official count In
Los Angeles county SO far, Hughes
has shown net gain Of 100 votes.
while in San Francisco county, VIII
sons net gain has been IL. In nearly
all of the counties as yet unreported.
the changes IN the official vote arc
SO slight as to lie almost neglfbl3.
When the official figures are com
pleted it will undoubtedly be possible
by manipulation sbf them. to show
almost any plurality for Wilson up
to 5000 or 5000. This will be be-
cause of the " ide difference between
republican and democratic high and
low totals in each county. This diff
ference runs from Ave to forty votes
per county and ir the larger coun-
ties may mount up high.
The United Press Is basing Its
figures in virtually ali instances upon
the high republican and low demo
cratic elector in each county. Be.
lieving this will more nearly approx
mate the minimum democratic plu.
rality and will indicate whether there
is a possibility of a split In the states
electoral vote.
There was considerable discussion
throughout the state today Of persis-
tent rumors that were circulated in
New York yesterday that Hughes had
gained $500 votes as the result OF a
discovery of an error in the recount.
No such error has been shown any
where in the state and several papers
today branded the report as q
canard.
In Minnesota. \
ST. PAUL. Mimi, Nov. 15.-With
presumably ten precincts Of civilian
voters and fifteen counties Of soldier
vote missing. Hughes at noon led VIII
son in Minnesota by 223 on the face
OF available figures. Returns today
showed the same indefiniteness, how
ever, and VIII feature them until the
Official recount in Hepnepin county
(Minneapolis) tomorrow. Civilian
voters thus far give Wilson 1880;
Hughes 1882. Soldier voters In
66 Of II counties, whore soldiers
voted. give Wilson 971; Hughes S82.
These totaled give Hughes 1854;
Wilson 1881. Hughes lead 223.
One Contest Filled.
ROSWELL. n. NJ, Nov. f5.-Con.
test proceedings were today filed by
republican leaders in the district court
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15

Jerome X. Jerome, the noted Eng
lish novelist, is acting as an ambul-
ance driver in the French Red Cross.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15
Another German 11bn1ari1e
off Coast Of sze,D England
Incoming Steamer Received VS. warming From, Brit
ish Warship of iting u Boat

s. PeI Lea
the Merchant and Miners
British
while off Block island The British Cap
position
waiting
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15
NO AGREEMENT
BY COMMISSION
Objections to Plans for Border
Peace, Are Raised at the
Last Moment by
Mexicans.
THE FOUNDATION Is LAID
American Members Believe There 10
sui Chance Of Coming to
Some satisfactory
Conclusion.
THE FOUNDATION Is LAID

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Nov. 10
Despite indications Of obstructionist
tactics on the Mexican side, the
American members of the joint peace
commission here believed today there
is still q chance Of reaching a border
agreement, involving General Perish
ing's withdra val.
While the apparent obstruction an-
noyed the Am erican group. one of the
members said:
''The foundation has been laid for
structure which we have excellent
reason to trust will take the form of
an agreement. And while we have
come to something concrete. it Is
nothing more than tentative. There
is now situation wherein we come
to the criticisms which we trust will
result in a unity of mind. The Car
ranzista members had planned to
send the tentative agreement to Car
rama by messenger for ratification,
while the Americans expected to
submit the proposals to the Wash
ington government by telegraph.
Whether the eleventh hour opposi-
ton on the Mexican side will thwart
the expected agreement, was impos-
sible to indicate today. It was ex-
pected there would be little dallying
from now on.
In addition to military agreement,
the Americans hope for action more
favorable to American investors such
as the big mining interests.
carranza on Horseback.
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 15-Carranza
will give diplomatic representatives
here farewell dinner tonight before
he leaves early tomorrow for Ques-
taro on horseback. He goes to attend
tue constitutional assembly which
meets next Monday. CarranZa will be
accompanied by a strong military
guard and several high officials Of the
provisional government.
It was announced today that ar
rangements have have been made with
the Banko National whereby its entire
silver reserve will be EXCHANGED for
American currency to provide for pay
ment Of army and purchase of sup
plies. Tn exchange will be at a ratio
OF two for one and has been author
lied by General Carranza.>
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15
MAY STRIKE ON
new YEARS DAY
Railroads Must Swallow the
Adamson Law and Smile,
or Men Will go Upon
Strike.
ROADS INTEND TO RESIST
Unions Insist There viii bs waIkout
II the Law 10 Not obsyed or
Courts Throw It
Out.
ROADS INTEND TO RESIST

UNITED Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
NEW YORK, Nov. Managers
representing the greatest Of the ma
tion's railways dug deeply again to-
day into the Adamson eight hour
measure. Their purpose was not only
to get its inrricacies cleared, but
likewise to establish, II possible. a
basis for it's operation more favor
able than they now foresee. Mean
time, their attorneys planned rapid
steps in filing actions against the
government as test cases.
While only one case may be used
as test, all roads will be involved
SO that the renalty clause will not
react against them.
All the brotherhood leaders had
quit the city, but indications pointed
to a willingness on the managers
part to talk business later with the
union, heads-though perhaps not on
terms suitable to the unions.
The New York Central railway
planned to be the nrst Of the eastern
railways to enter suit. Papers were
practically ready for Ming late today
while the PENNSYLVANIA and other
lines planned eerly similar action.
One of the chief contentious Of
these suits is that the Adamson law
violates the fifth amendment by
arbitrarily and unreasonably" de-
priying the roads of their liberty OF
contract and plt perty without due
process OF law; that It discriminates
against certain railway workers; and
that It infiicts enormous penalties.
The union attitude is the railroads
are trying to q. old the spirit Of tho
law and that any concessions must
come from the transportation heads.
It is likely the men will lay their side
before President Wilson next week,
though apparently the situation is
not such yet as to need any action
from the president.
Brotherhood leaders insist they will
20 through with their strike threat
on New Years il the railways
bubble. or il court decisions emas-
culate the eight hour program.
Fight Against Law.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15-Three great
eastern trunk line railways will have
Joined, within the next few days, with
the great western railway systems
of the country in concerted fight on
the Adamson eight hour law.
The Pennsylvania railway filed its
suit for an Injunction against opera
tion OF the law at Philadelphia today.
The New York Central is expected TO
Join in a petition to be filed here late
today. Within the next few days the
.ew York, New Haven and Hartford
will institute similar proceedings at
Boston.
This will be the answer Of the rail-
roads to the challenge OF q general
strike January 1, made by tho railroad
brotherhoods.
The petition to be filed by the New
York Central will, 1t is understood. be
patterned after that instituted by the
Santa Fe railway in the first OF legal
obstacles which the railroads are seek
ing to place In the way OF enforcement
OF the eight hour law.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15

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Pushed Further Back.
PETROGRAD. Nov. 15.-Heavily
reinforced German troops have sue
ceeded in further pushing back Ru-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-15

Fair and warmer. Local temp
- p. M. %; 7 a. m. IL.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
NEWFANE.

Miss Parmelee of Springfield came
Tuesday to visit Miss Stella AIicott
n. NJ. Batche1der returned Saturday.
having spent several days in Fitch
burg.
Montholon B. switzer of Bellows
Falls was guest Tuesday at W. T.
Bruce s.
E. W. Derry of Newport. n. H., is
moving into the tenement at a. H.
Farnum s.
Mrs: Lila Ingram, who has been
very i'll the past five weeks, is i'm
proving slowly.
Mrs. Alice Murdoch of Boston was
a guest Of Mrs. w. H. Goodnow at
Elm hall Tuesday.
Miss Maude Railway returned Mon
day to South Vernon, after a few DAYS
vacation at home.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Bruce of
Brattleboro were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. I. Bruce over Sunday.
Mrs. Flora Read has closed her en-.
gagement as cook at the Newfane Inn
and is succeeded by Mrs Lillian En-
erson.
The number of prisoners in the coun-
ty jail has decreased, there being only
two IN confinement there the first Of
the week.
Miss Ethel Mack is at home for q
vacation of a week. Mrs Sarah Brown
will take her place at George Knapp S
while she is away.
1t is expected that Mrs. Albert ".
Pratt will arrive this week to spend
Memorial day with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Goodnow,
Mrs. Charles w. Mock and little
daughter, Clara Althea, returned Tues
day from visit of 10 days with rela,
tlves in Boston and vicinity
Judge w. w. Miles returned Tues,
day night from a brief stay in Mont
pellcr. Mrs. Miles who was with him.
had visited with Brattleboro friends
during his absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson NJ. Winchester
and two children left Monday on an
automobile trip to Washington. D. G.
where they will visit an aunt of Mr.
Winchester. They expect to be away
two weeks.
Mrs. A. II. Farnum was at home
over Sunday. News has since been re-
ceived of the death Of her father. Mr..
Boyd of Wilmington, who had been
Ill for some time. His death occurred
Monday night in his home.
The Pomona Grange met in Union
hall last week Thursday in the fore
noon and afternoon. The meetings
were very interesting, but not largely
attended. The Howe case was on trial
at court and many residents and 9th
er friends interested were there
through the days session.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
SOUTH NEWFANE.

L. H. Knapp of West Brattleboro
visited relatives in town over Sunday
DIR. John S. Stratton went Wednesday
to South Windham to be gone several
days.
Herbert G. Ingram has new b1cy-
Gle on which to ride to and from his
work at Williamsville.
Miss Lura Goodell went Monday to
Wilmington, where she will work in the
Childs Tavern this summer.
Mrs. Henry Getting of Melrose, Mass,
came Tuesday and is guest of her
sister, Mrs. John Il. Morse.
number from this place are plan,
ming to attend the dedication of the
soldiers monument in Newfane Tues
day.
Daniel FL. Pratt and family are NOV
ing to Marlboro to a farm which his
son, Harold Pratt, has bought of Ar
thur Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd u Fairbanks and
daughters, Marion and Elizabeth, Of
Brattleboro called on Mrs. Samuel
Morse Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Brown went
Monday to Westmoreland, II. H., where
they have taken positions at the
Cheshire county farm.
The Sunday school voted to observe
Childrens day with appropriate exer.
Ieises. Rev. f. A. Kelly was chosen to
arrange for tho observance.
Miss Landman will go to her home
IN South Londonderry Friday evening
aud will remain unit. slssaay evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
ALLEGED sw1NDLER ARRESTED
Claim Two Men Caught at Mechanic
vile, N. Y, Are Active Pair.

TROY, n. Y, May 25.-J. J. Jordan
Of Boston and y. W. Collie of Roches-
ter, arrested at Mechauicvi.le. Sara
toga county, last night on a charge of
obtaining money under false pretenses.
are alleged to have swindled MANY
state officials at Albany as well as
county officials in nearly every county
between Albany and Buffalo and Al
bang and Plattsburg The pair claimed
to represent railroad Y. NJ. c. A. work
and solicited subscriptions aggregat-
ing more than $1,000 since the middle
Of January which, it is alleged, they
devoted to personal interests. Chief
of Police Davry of Mechanicville.
states that the prisoners have made
full confession
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to take this means of
extending our heartfelt thanks to all
friends who aided rs in many ways
during the last illness aud at the time
Of the death and burial of our beloved
son and brother, Gnstaf George Waldo
mer Hertzberg. For their words Of
aud for the many beautiful
tiowers, tokens of their sympathy, do
we wish to express our grateful appre-
citation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustaf Hertzberg
and family.
Brattleboro, vt, May 25, 1916.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
ELWIN g. JOHNSON.
Former Resident of Brattleboro Died
in Spoford, N. H.

Edwin G. Johnson, 81, died at his
home IN Spofford, n. H., Saturday,
May 20, after an illness of several
months. He was born in Stratton, June
80, 1884. His father, James H. John
son, was in the Civil war with the Yer
moAt troops, but returned to the field
hospital at Brattleboro, where he died.
In 1876 Mr.. Jolnson went west as far
as Illinois, where he worked as a farm
er, tin peddler and photographer for
years, being III Aurora, H., most of
the time. He later returned east and
worked IN Worcester, Mass, returning
to Brattleboro, where he worked at
the Retreat.
lie married Miss Ida Davis in 1890
and went to Chesterfield in 1899 and
Tor year he carried on Dr. Beavens s
farm, after which he bought the
Chandler farm above Lakeside at
Spofford lake. He moved to Spofford
village IN 1908 and bought the house
where he had since lived
He moved to Brattleboro in March.
1912, where he worked as a carpenter.
and his son, Clarence f. johnson, went
to the Brattleboro high school. Mr..
johnson went back to Spofford May
IS, 1919. He carried on John e. Ku-
hike s summer residence several years
before moving to Brattleboro in 1912
He leaves his wife, one sister, Mrs
+. l.. Fuller, wlo is a merchant in
Manchester Depot, Vt, one brother,
George c. Johnson of West Wardsboro,
formerly of Keene; one son, Clarence
T.. Johnson of keene, employed by the
Aldrieh Furniture Co, and a graduate
of Brattleboro high school, 1915; one
uncle, Orrin johnson of Jamaica, and
one aunt, Mrs. Nellie Medburv of Dan
ielson, Conn.
The funeral was held Tuesday at
go =. m, Rev. Thomas W. Owens,
pastor of the Brattleboro Methodist
church, officiating. Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere and Tle Sweet Bye and
Bye were sung by Mrs. Clifford futile
and Mrs. Fred FarweIl Mr. Johnson
was a member of the executive com
mittee of Mt. Pistareen Grange of
Spofford and member of the Vermont
State Grange. The committal services
were conducted by the Grange and
the burial took place in the Spofford
cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25

The number Of aviators in the worl3
Is now estimated ut $4,000. and The
number Is growing daily.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25

There will be no school Monday or
Tuesday.
Ray Jones arrived Monday from
Massachusetts, where he has attended
high school. He will spend the sum
mer vacation with his father, Sidney
d. Jones
Mrs. Charles H. Kelsey returned the
last of the week from Newfane, where
she went Monday to visit her sister.
Mrs. Frank Railway, and attend the
wedding of her nephew, Arthur Whit
man RadWay, and Miss Loella Ida
Covey.
The Missionary reading circle met
Tuesday evening in the PARSONAGE
with eight present Mrs. Kelsey was
the lecturer. The subject was Missions
in Korea, as treated in chapter five of
The King s Highway. Refreshments
were served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
500 New Waists

Al S2.98 : Crepe de Chine, Wash Taffetas,
Pussy Willow and Novelties, in many new
styles ruffies and large collars; values up to
SIS.
Al S1.9S-200 New Silk and Wolfe Waists in
at least 40 styles; Jap silks, tub silks, crepe
de chimes, Rajah silks, voiles and dainty
muslins; many regular So waists in this lot
Al 9Sc-The Greatest Value Of the Season =
Embroidered Voiles, Tailored Voles, Dotted
Swiss Ruffied style. Woven Checks and
Stripes; 81, Is to 81. so values.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
BIRTHS.

In BrattIeboro Memorial hospitaD
May %, daughter to Hal L and Edna
Uawton) March.
In South Windham, May IS, a son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jenison.
In Chicopee Falls, Mass, May IS,
son to Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Batchelder
grandson to Mr.. and Mrs. George Car
penter.
IN Dummerston, May 20, son to
Leslie and Elsie (Hazelton) Worden
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Mrs. G, B. Lamson entertained the
Jolly sixteen Wednesday afternoon.
Fart OF the refreshments were fruits
winch Mrs. Lamson brought from Flor.
ida for the occasion.
\ ladies flag tournament will be
held at the Country club tomorrow. \
table d 'hote luncheon will be served
and all those wishing lunch will kind
l. notify the steward before tomorrow
morning if possible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
Do1lnel1 & Davis

This is the time of year when the
demand for toques and small dress hats
for the elderly and middle aged ladies
are In such demand.
We have had an unusual sale on
the above shapes thus far and shall
continue to have an excellent assortment
from which a becoming, good fitting,
stylish, satisfactory hat may be
selected.
Our sales on chi1dren's hats demon
strates the fact that OR styles and
prices are right. Prices, trimmed, from
6oc upwards.
Watch our windows for the white
hat display.
A large assortment of untrimmed
hats, in black and colors, at popular
prices.
Respectfully
D0nne1l & Davis
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
NO HOPE FOR POLAND.
Germany Opposed to Feeding Sufferers
by American Commission.

THE HAGUE, May %, via London.
1t Is declared here in information
from authoritative German sources
that there is not the slightest chance
that Germany viii accept the British
stipulation in regard to feeding tae
civilian population of Poland through
an American commission. 1t is there
fore not considered likely that any re-
lief for the Polish people will be ac-
complished.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
DEATHS.

In Grafton, May %, Sarah Burgers,
IN Wilmington, May a2, Il. L. Boyl,
In Landgrove, May Is, George b.
Shaw, 6s.
In Keene, II IL, Nay 25, Henry Il.
Lake, 63. native Of Saxtons River.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
ONE OF GERMANY's DAYS.
Repulse of French and Capture of
Trenches Reported

BERLIN, May 25, by wireless to
Sayville. - The repulse of three coun-
ter attacks by the French on the vii
lage of Cumieres to the west of the
Verdun front was announced by the
war office today. The capture of
additional French trenches southwest
and south of Fort Douaumont and the
recapture of Haudremont quarry by
the Germans also are reported.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Guy Barber has returned to his home
in Newfane.
William Waite of Wardsboro is Wis
iting in town.
Fred Davis and family of Brattle-
boro were in town Sunday.
Henry Prouty of Brattleboro is
working in Taft s saw mill as engineer.
Arthur Howe of East Northfield
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
L. Howe, last Sunday.
Raymond Howe has taken posi-
tiol in Waltlam, Mass, as operator of
the creamery at Cedar Crest farm.
Montholon B. Switzer of Bellows
Falls is spending a few days with his
brother, Cyril B. Switzer, and family
at Mountain View.
West Townshend Grange will confer
the first and second degrees on a
large class of candidates in their next
meeting. The third and fourth de-
grees were conferred on small class
Of candidates at their last meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-25
MARRIAGES.

In Saxtons River, May 81, by Rev
w f. Curtis of Westminster Wess
Charles A. Moultrop of Drewsyille, n
H., and Mrs. Bertha Reed.
Evening star., 1916-10-08

Aqueduct bridge to. the War College
measures 47.9J0 feet and Of this the
federal government owns about 43950
feet, or all the frontage except in the
Georgetown section of the city. Along
the Washington channel from 14th street
to n street, about 1900 feet is under the
jurisdiction of the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia while the frontage
from n street to the southern end of the
Washington channel. about 4,675 feet. is
occupied by the War College.
The James Creek canal frontage Is the
property except in the cases Of few
parcels, of the United States, both sides
of the canal from y to r streets a dis
tance of 1000 feet being under lease.
while the section from = street to the
mouth of the canal on the Eastern
branch. about 1000 feet, extends along
the grounds of the War College on the
west side. and along undeveloped prop
erty on the east side.
According to the latest figures there
are forty-four regular wharves in use
within the limits of the city of Wash
ington. rented from the government and
occupied by steamboat companies. sand.
gravel and asphalt companies and by
Washington public utility corporations
for handling coal. Some of the wharves
are occupied by the District and the
national government, as the engineer
Evening star., 1916-10-08

by brilliant contrast the spectrum ef-
feet.
The fourth floor of the club is given
over to studios for sculptors, painters
and musicians the high dormer win
dows providing ideal lights.
One of the most charming features of
the building is the garden, which is
architecturally and in color part of the
entire scheme of the house. Opening
from the grillroom on to a quaint side
porch with built-in settles, which gives
on wide. paved courtyard. the CO.
lonial idea is continued and the tall
gray house wall with it's array of
small-paned capped windows overlooks
the scene somewhat austerely. A per-
manent moon made by a circle of cleo
trio lights overtopping it mitigates the
Georgian severity of the facade and
smiles in anticipation of the summer
revels which it will doubles see en-
acted in the courtyard below and in
the beautiful colonial garden beyond.
In the latter the vivid green of grass.
trees and vine-covered arbor are in
bright contrast to the beds of zfnnias.
nasturtiums. butterfly flowers and
other blossoms carefully chosen with
a view to their color relation to one
another and the whole.
Innumerable small tables and chairs