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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
VERMONT LEADS IN
APPLE SHOW PRIZES
Captures IL First Awards at Montpelier
Exhibit-Maine Second, Massa-
chusetts Third.

MONTPELIER, Nov. l7.-Vermont
apple growers captured IL first prizes
at the New England Fruit show in ses-
sion here, and leads all New England in
number Of premiums won. Vermont
growers also won 80 second prizes, 81
third, 10 fourth and three fifth prizes.
Maine growers are second with 13
firsts, II seconds, FIVE thirds. three
fourths and one fifth.
Massachusetts is third with l3 irsts.
II seconds. nine thirds and two fourths.
Rhode Island won three frsts and one
third prize, while Connecticut is a win
ner Of one first, two seconds, one third
and one fourth.
The sweepstakes prizes were divided
between Vermont and New Hampshire.
+. +. Sawyer of Salisbury. n. H.. won
the barrel sweepstakes with Baldwins,
and &. L. Witherell of Middleburv the
box sweepstakes with Spitzenbergs.
The show will close today. Officers
say the attendance here has been big
ger than when the show was held in
Boston.
Last evening W. c. Stone, assistant
horticulturist of the Vermont expert
ment station, delivered an address on
Some Principles of Seed Selections.
Prof. A. f. Hawes, Vermont state
forester, spoke on The Blister Rust
Disease of the White Pine and Currant.
He advocated the destruction of cur
rant bushes when located near white
pine forests as a means of protecting
the timber.
DIR. j. X. Shaw of the Massachusetts
Agricultural college in his address on
The Future Of the New England Ap-
ple Growers thought that while the crop
might increase in the next few wears,
New England is in as favorable con
dition as any apple-growing section to
consume this increase.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
Eight Hundred i'm Winches-
ter Hear Ex-GOv. Walsh
of Massachusetts
TORCHLIGHT PARADE
BEFORE SPEAKING
Orator Says He Is Proud of New Hamn-
shire for Declaring Her Liberty -
Talks of Vindication of Present Ad-
ministration.
ministration.
Especial to The Reformer.)
WINCHESTER N IT NV

WINCH ESTER, N. H, Nov. IL
The Democrats of Winchester, Hins-
dale, Swanzey, Keene, Marlboro and
Troy celebrated last night the reelec-
tion of President Wilson with rous-
ing torchlight procession and address
IN the town hall by ex-Gov. David I.
Walsh of Massachusetts.
special train was run from South
Vernon to accommodate those in the
towns down the valley, and at the con-
cluslon OF the evenings program was
run through to Ksene to convey those
who came down on the regular train
earlier in the evening.
Ex-Gov. Walsh was met at the sta
tion by the reception committee which
consisted of Messrs. J. H Dickinson,
Representative-elect E. F. Qualters, f.
P. Kellom and B. c. Merrill. He wa,
escorted to the hotel by the band.
The procession covered the princi-
pal streets of the town, and was partic-
ipated in by about 300 Torehlight.
by the score were in the hands of en-
thusiastic Democrats and red fire and
Roman candles burned all along the
line of march. The local band and two
drum corps furnished music.
When the doors of the hall were
opened at $50 there was a mad rush
for seats, and fully 500 persons listened
to Ex-Governor Walsh's address of 40
minutes B. C. Merritt. chair.
man of the local Democratic club, pre-
sided.
Mr.. Walsh congratulated the town on
its patriotism and exceptional enthusi-
asm as evidenced by the parade,
and said that while he was proud Of
Massachusetts he was prouder still of
New Hampshire for declaring its lib
ertY at the last election and giving
the electoral vote Of the state to Presi-
dent Wilson. He said the celebration
was not only local in character, but cell
ebrated an important event in the his
tory of the country, the vindication of
President Wilson and his policies.
The speaker gave as the reason for
Mr.. Wilson S greatness the fact that he
was a free, uncontrolled public servant.
He declared the American people had
awakened and had retained Woodrow
Wilson in office by reason of his
friendliness TO the interests of the con-
mon people.
MI. Nalsh ferefred TO the child labor
laws enacted by the Democratic admin
istration, the new currency system. and
spoke briefly on the international re-
lations policy of the government. He
asserted that our foreign policy had
been vindicated by the people in tho
election.
Frequent outbursts of applause pune
tuated the ex-governor s remarks. On
concluding his speech he shook hands
with several hundred of the audience
Refreshments were served gratis in
the basement of the hall.
The unqualified success of the cele-
bration was due largely to the efforts
of Representative Qualters, who win
represent Winchester for the second
time when the legislature convenes in
January.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
UNUSUALLY STRONG
DRAMATIC OFFERING
Robert Edeson and Company of All
Round Excellence Presents His
Brother Keeper in Auditorium.

1t was a fortunate combination of cir
cumstances that included Brattlaboro
among the few towns and cities Of New
England visited by Robert Edeson and his
company before going TO New York city
with the new play. His Brothers Keeper.
for 1t gave local theatergoers chance
last evening to see an unusually
strong dramatic offering presented by a
company of allround excellence. The
play itself is a four-act delineation of tho
responsibilities of mankind for the errors
OF its kin, and while there were situations
and passages that were nothing II not
frank they were handled so intelhgentIv
as to serve only their useful purpose.
incidentally, the play threw the light of
Tdlcule on the exaggerated idea Of pro
fesslonal etiquette assumed by some coun-
try physicians, and pointed lesson on
the evils of the drug habit in tine rural
sections
Mr, Edeson took the part Of DR.. John
ampbell, who after marrying his adopt
ed sister to save her from disgrace at the
hands Of his younger brother. finds him.
self in love with another woman. His
handling of the part was excellent. and
the appreciation of his audience was ey-
pressed IN curtain calls so frequent that
he was obliged to make brief speech at
the end of the third act All of the sun
porting characters were in competent
hands, the work of Henry Duffy as Philip
Osborne. Miss Mabel Caruthers as May
Baron, Miss Alice Fleming as Miss King.
Miss Ada Nevil as Aunt Medusa, Hallet
Bosworth as Dir. Lews and Robert Lowe
as Cyler Hanbury being especially note
worthy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
MAY ASK RENNIE
TO PROVE CHARGE
Brattleboro Salvation Army Captain S
Statement Makes North Walpole
Residents Indignant.
Especial to The Reformer.)
BELLOWS FALLS NnY IL

oAA1AOFso L NOV.
North Walpole residents are indig-
nant at the charge made by Capt. t. A.
hennle of Brattleboro that the uproar
IN the meeting of the Salvation Army
Sunday evening was caused by youths
from that village. They maintain that
the Brattlebore officer was not in town
sufficient length of time to distin-
Sulsh between North Walpole boys and
boys living in Bellows Falls, or any
other town.
The statement ascribed to the can
tain and published in The Reformer
that hundreds were turned away from
his Sunday night meeting is taken
with a grain of salt in this locality.
Not within the memory of the local in
habltants who have commented on the
subject has such large number of
persons attempted to gain entrance TO
any meeting, religious or otherwise in
Bellows Falls.
1t is reported that Captain Rennie
will be asked to prove that the denre-
datlon was caused by North Walpole
youths. As a matter of fact, IT is gen
orally believed that it was Bellows
Fails boys who caused the tronble in
the meeting. Previous attempts to en-
cow Bellows Falls with an Army corps.
" IS reported, have not been success,
ful. The attendance at the first meet
ing last Friday evening was about 30
showing that Bellows Falls. as com.
munlty, did not have any great desire
Tor the coming of the Army.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
REV. w. L. TENNEY DEAD.
Sustained Injuries in an Automobile
Accident on Tuesday.

PITTSFIELD, Mass, Nov. Il. -
Rev William Lawrence Tenney, 53
years old, pastor of the Lee Congrega-
tiopal church, died today of injuries
sustained in an automobile accident on
Tuesday. Mr.. Tenney and several other
persons were in ear on their way to
district church meeting in Egremont
when their car collided with a motor
truck. The automobile did not turn
over, but Mr.. Tenney was thrown for
ward, his head striking the back of a
seat and fracturing his skull. None of
the other members of the party were
seriously injured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
NEWFANE.

Dana Perry shot 2O0-pound buck
on Newfane hill.
John Bellows has moved into the l..
II. Fisher house below the village.
Wayne Ingram has moved from his
place into log camp in Townshend
Murray Tucker and party of friends
from Brattleboro are at Bencasson
Cabin to hunt. 1t is reported that one
of the number has been successful in
securing a buck on the hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick W. Conant
and Mrs. L. L. Miller of Coaway,
Mass, were visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs.
W1il 4. Bruce over Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Bruce of Brattleboro al
so visited Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
JURY IN DEER CASE DRAWN.
Case of State Against Ernest Parmen.
ter Set for Tomorrow.

A jury was drawn in the municipal
court this morning to hear the evidence
III the case of the state against Ernest
Parmenter of Guilford, charged with
having killed deer before the opening
OF the hunting season. The case was
set for a hearing tomorrow morning.
The following are the jurymen who
were drawn:
J. E. Mellen of Brattleboro, Merritt
Huntley of Dummerston. w. W. Bur
nett of Dummerston, Z. H. Brown of
Dummerston, Ernest w. DunkIee Of
South Vernon, Walter A. Proutv of
Brattleboro, John T. Wright of Vernon,
A. A. Martindale of South Vernon. C.
D. Dalrymple of Marlboro. Gerald Ad-
ans of Marlboro, Bert H. Newton of
South Vernon, Green Worden of Marl-
boro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
HoLYoKE'S BENEFACToR.
Joseph MetcaIf Was Treasurer of Farr
Alpaca Company.

HOLYOKE, Mass, Nov. 17.-Joseph
Metealf, IS, treasurer of the Farr Al
paea company and a benefactor to sew
eral institutions of the city, died yes
terday in his home after lingering i'll
ness. He was native of Hunslet,
Yorkshire, England, but settled in Can
ada in boyhood. The Farr company was
established in 1878 and now gives en-
ployment to 5000 operatives. 1t has
established a model profit sharing plan
by which over 100000 is distributed
yearly among the employees. He leaves
wife, two sons and daughter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
WILL BE ORDERED
Churchill Also Predicts That It Will Re
Necessary to Issue Ration
Tickets in England.

LONDON, Nov. IT. = Col. Winston
Churchill predicted in the house of
commons yesterday that before the end
OF the war the government would not
only take over all British shipping but
that universal service would be or
dered. According to full reports of his
speech during the food debate he also
predicted that it would be necessary
TO adopt ration tickets for all officials
and that prices would be fixed to Sc
cure to the poorest classes the power
Of buying a certain amount of food.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Nov. Il, at p. m.-Mecting
Of teachers and officers Of the Sunday
school, with supper in the parlors.
Friday, Nov. H., at 7.30 y. m.-1Iid.
week meeting of the church. The first
chapter Of Pilgrim Deeds and Duties
which viii be studied during the next
six weeks, will be considered. Copies
may bc secured for 20 cents each from
the pastor
Monday, Nov. 20, ) p. m.--Thc won.
an $ home mission study class will
meet in the Centre church house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
WEST DUMMERSTON.

Mrs. B. Richardson and Mrs. w. T.
Richardson and daughter of Brattle-
boro visited at Mrs. P. Connarn Is
Wednesday,
The teachers of districts Nos, | and
8 are planning to have the children of
both schools give an entertainment in
Grange hall Nov. "a.
Mrs. F. f. Phillips left here Wednes-
day for. Hoosick Falls, N. Y, to visit
her sister, Mrs. Clifford, who is i'll. Mrs.
Clifford was resident here several
years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
CABRERA INCORRIGIBLE.
Still Opposed to Plan Which His Mexi-
can Colleagues Favor.

ATLANTIC CITY, \. j., Nov. Il. -
Hope for an agreement on border af-
fairs by the American Mexican Joint
commission by the end of the week was
lost today when it became known that
the sessions today would be the last un-
tll Monday. Luis Cabrera, chairman of
the Mexican commission, went to the
meeting this morning with apparently
thc same determination to continue his
opposition of the plan approved by the
others as has marked his attitude since
the early part of the week. 1t was be-
lieved here that the deadlock might CON
tmue until Carranza, first chief of Mex
leo, indicated to his representatives the
course they must follow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
Americans Asked to Think of People
Whom War Curse Has Fallen,

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. = Presi-
dent Wilson today formally by proela-
nation designated Thursday, Nov. 80,
as Thanksgiving day. In the proclama-
ton the President urges the duty in
time of peace and abundance of think
ing of the stricken peoples of the
world on whom the curse and terror of
war has fallen and to contribute out of
our abundant means to the relief of
their sufferings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
SUES TEACHER FOR
DAMAGES OF $4,000
Charles Fl. Artherton of Wilmington
Brings Action Of Seduction Against
Oscar Tyler of Marlboro

Charles II. Artherton of Wilmington
has brought suit in county court
against Oscar W. Tyler of Marlboro for
so,0Oo, charging seduction of the plain
TN $ l5-yearold, daughter, Mildred En-
ma, last May. Tyler, who is a school
teacher in Wilmington, was arrested
Monday by Sheriff C. E. Mann. Ed
win 2. Adams, town clerk of Marlboro,
became surety for hin. Chase ! Chase
are -attornesss- feF-the pfairtiff. The
girl attended Tyler s school.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
A SUIT To TEST
E|GHT-HOUR LAW
Action Already Taken in
Massachusetts by the
New Haven System
is DIRECTED AGAINST
FOUR BROTHERHOODS
Report from Chicago That the Railroad
Companies Have Picked the Federal
Courts of That City for Chief Test
of the Laws Validity.

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-THE New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad company
tlled suit in the United States district
court today to test the constitutionalitv
OF the Adamson s-hour law The suit Is
directed against United States District
Attorney George W. Anderson and the
chairman of each OF the four brotherhoods
IN Massachusetts,. Judge Morton an
nounced that the court would hear the
companys petition for preliminary in
junction on Dec H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
AGAINST THE PRESIDENT.
Federation Of Labor Objects to His
Legislative Program.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov. Il. - The
American Federation of Labor bv
unanimous vote today declared against
that provision of President Wilson s
legislative program "making Illegal
any railroad strike or lockout prior to
the investigation of the merits of tha
case. The committee report. which
was adopted, recommended that tho
convention take an unequivocal posi-
tion against compulsory institution and
IN favor of the maintenance of insti-
tutions and opportunities for free
DOM
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
Invading Forces Take 2,1O0
Prisoners and Dozen Ma
chine Guns
FURTHER SUCCESS
BY THE BRITISH
Renewed Attacks in an Extension of
Their Somme Offensive North of An
ere Brook-Advance on Monastir Has
Apparently Halted.

The Rumanians have suffered further
reverscs at the hands of Gen. Won FaIkcn.
bayns invading forces, according to to-
days official announcement by the Ger
man war office, taking total OF more
than 2,lo0 prisoners and dozen machine
guns.
The Teutonic forces in Yesterdays opcra-
uons carried a mountain peak on the
Noldavian frontier Of Rumania. penetrat.
ed a ltmanian position in the Pedal re-
gion and scored advances south of Roth
cnthuum pass, the statement asserts.
Apparently the BusGans are holding
their own well along the northern part of
the Noldavian boundary line Berlin re-
ports them withstanding the Austro.C C;er-
man attacks. London reports further
success by the British, who last nigbt re-
newed their attacks in the extension Of
their Somme offensive north OF the Anere
brook. \ gain OF ground along the north
bank east of Beaucomt is claimed.
Berlin declares a British attack in this
region last evening failed It records the
tepulSe, also, OF an assault on the Somme
front west Of lie Sars and announces that
the British were forced back westward
along the Flers Thilley road and lost five
machine guns
Paris reports no activity by the French
infantry in the Sommc region. The en-
tcnte drive for Monastir, which has forced
the Gcrman-Bulgarian defenders oi the
Serbian city bacl; upon its inner line OF
defense apparently has halted. Berlin re-
ports the reprtlse OF renewed strong at
tacks by the ensrnte troops in the Cerna
ryer region and on the Monastir plains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
SMITH co. TO HAVE
LARGE NEW SAWMILL
Will Be built West of Main Plant, Al
lowing Present Quarters TO Be
Used for Other Purposes.

The 5. A. Smith Mfg. Co. has let
the contract for the construction of a
sawmill l40 feet in length to Pellett &
Skinner, who have started the work.
The sawmill will be on the property
OF the concern west of the main plant
and win enable the company to de-
vote the present sawmill quarters to
other branches of the toy manufacture
ing business and greatly increase the
facilities. ~.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17

CHICAGO, Nov. l7.-That Chicago NAV
become the scene Of the first legal fight
on the constitutionality of the Adamson
s-hour law appeared to be a probability
today with the announcement that almost
dozen out-oftown chiefs Of the rail
roads brotherhoods had arrived here Sev-
eral railroad attorneys have stated the
railroad companies have picked the local
federal court for the chief test of the
laws Validity
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. Official
reports from the collector at New Lon
don, Conn, adds nothing to the unoffi-
cial reports of the Deutschland 5 mis-
hap and contained nothing whatever
to substantiate Q published report that
hostile motor launch attempted to
ram the submersible. Secretary Dan
iels has called for navy report from
Rear Admirable Grant, in charge of
the American submarine flotilla.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
MANY AIR BATTLES.
Fifty-Four Engagements Fought by the
French Aviators Yesterday.

PARIS, Nov. 17-Fifty-four aerial
engagements were fought by French
aviators yesterday in the Am1ens area
In the course of this fighting Lieut..
Guynemer, one of the conbatants
brought down his 23d hostile manaina,
the war office announced today. The
official statement reports last might
comparative quiet along all fronts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
MAY LOSE MINNESOTA.
Hughes s Lead There Has Been Cut to
the Narrow Margin of "a.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Nov. Il. = The
Hughes lead suffered severe cut today
with the addition of official returns at
the capitol from 10 more counties and
official returns from Hennepin, which
made the Wilson total 1872, ,152, and the
Hughes 1S2, ,246. This left the Hughes
plurality at o.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
HOME FROM THE WAR.
Frederick Palmer, Associated Press
Correspondent, in New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. H. - Frederick (
Palmer who has been representing the
Associated Press with the British A.
my IN France, arrived in New Yoll. TO
day. lie is on lcave.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-17
THE WEATHER.
Probably Snow Flurries Tonight and
Saturday. Warmer

WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE
weather forecast: Probably snow fur
ries tonight and Saturday. Warmer
tonight. Fresh south winds.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-07-20

wonderful progress, from q sleepy
little town without note, to one OF
10000 with fine churches andschools,
with all the modern improvements
Of water, gas, electricity and brick
paved streets second to none, OF its
size in the United States. Its pay
roll is s5,OOO,OOO annually and for
years this has been paid in gold.
With these small beginnings Ash
land is destined TO become great (;
situated as she is geographically
and possessed by the high class of
people now living there who by the
way own 60 per cent OF her capital.
These features all add 10 the at
Effectiveness Of the beautiful homes
and business places Of this ideal city
which was incidentally called the
Louisville of East Kentucky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-07-20
cHEsNUrT-KUSTER

On Sunday afternoon, July Q, Miss
Matilda Kuster and I. B. Chestnut
were married at the home OF the
bride in BEDFORD, Mich. The cere-
mony, which was simple but i'm
pressive, was witnessed by o few
relatives and close friends. The
happy couple left Immediately after
the wedding for Niagara Falls and
other points where they will enjoy
a pleasant honeymoon.
The bride was student OF the
Normal Department three years ago
and has since been assistant mat bn
at the College Boarding Hall. Sho
was one of our most popular stu
dents and young faculty members.
The groom was also student for
several years. Since leaving Berea,
he has beeR> employed by the Gov
eminent in agricultural work in
West Va. The Citizen joins their
many friends in wishing the young
and happy couple a long and pros
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-07-20
NANCY CAROLINE BOWMAN DIES

At an early hour TUESDAY morn
ing. July 18th, at the home Of her
son, J. G.. Bowman, Mrs. Nancy Caro-
line Bowman passed from this life
To her reward. at the ripe age OF 81
years, 7 months and % days.
For three years she suffered pa
tiently with sarcoma Of the lip,
which finally proved fatal. All
through her illness, she chung to her
faith in Him, whom she learned to
know in early childhood. She was
affiliated with the Dunkard Church
Of which she remained an ardent
and consistent member from early
age.
She was a native Of Tenn, being
born at Knoxville in 1888. She
came TO Berea within the last year,
where she was tenderly nursed till
her departure.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by DR.. Benson H. Roberts,
assisted by Brother Hudson and Pro-
fessor Raine. This impressive serv-
ice was held at the Bowman home
where many neighbors and friends
were in attendance. Her body was
laid TO rest in the Berea cemetery.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-07-20
DEAN MARSH LECTURES

Tuesday night, Dean Marsh spoke
TO the students and summer work.
ers in Main Chapel on a political
theme, I'm the coming campaign,
who?" Gave a humorous and en-
Pertaining. but nevertheless, in
structive outline of the work Of the
two parties for the past several
years. He emphasized the powers
of leadership Of Roosevelt and the
superb idealism Of VIM. Jennings
Bryan. His estimate Of the differ
ent parties and the candidates was
fair and impartial. Such a lecture,
unmixed with political prejudice,
is a rare thing and was exceedingly
enjoyed.