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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
GENERAL STRIKE IN SPAIN.
Idleness Everywhere "a Hours as Pro
test Against Food Prices.

MADRID, Dee. Is, via Paris. - 4
24-hour general strike, called by labor
organizations as q protest against the
increased price Of food, takes place to-
morrow throughout Spain. Factories,
stores and many offices viii be closed
and no newspapers viii be published.
The authorities have posted notices ap-
pealing to the good sense of the public
to maintain order and announcing that
any Disturbances would be vigorously
dealt with.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
IMMENSE SUGAR CROP.
Cuba's Yield for the Present Season
Will Be Record Breaer.

NEW YORK. Dee. 1S.-Cnba : sugar
yield for 1916-19l7 will be record
breaking one, according to cable adj
vices received by the Federal Sugar
Refining company. The current crop
viii amount to 100000 tons, as com
pared with 100000 tons last year ana
2,582,245 in the previous season. AZ
cording to the messages The large
output is attributed largely to favor
able weather.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Dec 16, by Carl S.
Hopkins, Esq, Joseph A. Lavoie and
Miss Marion Il. Collins, both Of Green
field, Mass.
In Brattleboro, Dec. IS, BY Rev.
Thomas ". Owens, James Henry New
ton and Jeanne Scott PURGE. both of
Easthampton, Mass.
In North Adams, Mass, Dee. Is.
George C. Conrad of Rochester, \. Y.
and Florence Melinda (White) Zeller
of Nottingham
In Wilmington, Dec. II, by Rev. DR..
Christian Petersen, belmont Hicks and
Miss Ruth Wheeler. both of Halifax.
Far less than one per cent Of the
homes Of the country are wired for
complete electric service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18

the fees OF other court officers, and when
double-dealing, collision and fraud will be
met By close Jail execution. This is a
pressing reform for which The Reformers
zeal should grow and the people will APP
plaud.
ROLLIN S. CHILDS.
Brattleboro Dec. H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
LIMIT ON COURSES.
Food Restrictions Apply to Hotels ard
Restaurants i'll England.

LONDON, Dee. Is. The Grs. food
restrictions went into force ia ENGLAND
today. Hotels and restaurants ard now
forbidden TO serve more than two
courses for breakfast Of luncheon ana
three courses for dinner.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18

serious reply, commenting today on the
statement that the note contained no
terms, says: If the German note con
tains no details and is merely repeti-
ton of Chancellor Won Bethmann- Holl-
weg's speech in the reichstag the pros
pect of an immediate result is exceed
ingly slight
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18

Probably the most accurate method for
determining the value of the strength OF
an electrical current in absolute measure is
by means of the Stayleigh current bal
ance, in which the current to be measured
IS passed in series through two parallel cir
cular coils of unequal radii, one of which
Is suspended from the beam of balance
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. j. Eckels. who has been visit
ing her sons, John and Edward
Eckels, in Hartford, Conn, is expected
to return tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
CHANGES IT'S POSITION.
Gazette Sees No Value in Peace Note
Containing No Terms.

LONDON, Dee. 1S.-The Wcstmin-
ster Gazette, which, all along, has held
strongly to the opinion that the Ger
man peace proposal should receive a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18

from behind the showcase and smiled
down into the happy little upturned
face, but it was enough to make the
glittering scene look misty for a mo-
ment.
Bertha here in the same store with
him. The city to which he had drifted
almost at random during the wretched
year following their foolish quarrel
was now her home-and he was going
to see her again!
Only nine o'clock-ten hours at
least before he could see her. Santa
Claus sighed in manner inconsist-
cnt with the jolly red nose and rosy
cheeks. But almost Immediately he
smiled again, as he softly patted the
left side of his broad chest. Hidden
under the gay coat, in an inner pocket,
lived the little ring, thus honored be-
cause it had been worn on Bertha's
finger for week. Ore thing was GER
tain; this niece-elect should have the
merriest Christmas in his power to be-
stow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
The Gift That
Came Back
By c. r. SWAIN
7 WAS early mornin;

L WAS early morning
and the toy department
of the big store was
comparatively quiet, al
though Christmas was
only a week away. In
his den, surrounded nv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
DEATHS.

In West Brattleboro (Melrose hos
pltall, Dec. Is, Sidney Rich, "A, Of
Wilmington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18
BIRTHS.

In Wilmington, Dee. II, a son to Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Harris.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18

Eve induced Adam to eat, but he took
to drink of his own accord.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-18

our ms ndnu, ana his kindly voice and
confidential smile seemed to reassure
the little girl, for she came nearer ana
nearer and smiled back tfmidly.
You've come to tell me what you
want! Where's your mamma, honey?"
II haven't any" she replied in
tone of gentle resignation, putting
her little hand into his big one. 81
came, by myself, because it's Aunt
Bertha's present | wanted to ask you
about, and she mustn't hear. / asked
her to wait a minute for me around the
corner of that big pile of dolls"
Il see" Santa'S rosy cheeks grew
just little redder, for Bertha was
the name that had been in his
thoughts moment before and invol-
unfairly, for that names sake, his man
ner held a special friendly interest for
the plainly dressed, thin-faced little
girl. Well do you know what your
auatie wants me To bring herg' Santa
smiled behind his beard at the incon-
gruous situation. bat the child's look
was gravely concerned.
I
But know there's something she
wants very much. She was CRYING YES
terday, and when l asked her how
she could feel had so near Christmas
she said that was just it. and when
/ asked her some more questions, she
'spiained that she haG lovely Christ
mas present last year, and she lost
IT, ana it was her own fault, and row
she'd never have ii again. But she
wouldn't tell ne Ehat it was"
Don't you remember what presents
she had last YEAR,"
'Oh. she dida't live with us then.
She's my papa's sister, You know, AMI
he wrote and asked her to come and
take care Of me when-when mamma
. died" The brown eyes blinked
/ bravely. Aunt Bertha lived way III.
in the mountains, with grandma and
grandpa, so of course l don't know
about her Christmas presents.
thought, maybe, as you're "a sort of
fairy, YOU would know how to finl
out"
And where does she live?" he asked.
with his heart humping under the
scarlet coat in 4 manner i'll BETTING
| his age and dignity. The little girl
gave an address which he recognized
as a small street III a section of the
city near his own modest lodging.
Now, d0a't you worry any more
about it, he charged her as he wrote it
down. Il feel sure thar we're going to
find out what that Christmas present is
and see that she gets it, too. And we
hope it will make her all happy again,
don't we? Run along, dearie-I nust
talk To these other little folks now. It's
our secret and / won't forget"
He nodded to her once more as she
! disappeared in the crowd, and his eyes
followed her progress to the distant
I doll corner. Just one glimpse he
/ caught Of the tall girl who stepped
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
SOLDIERS AID
BOOTH OPENED
Attractive Department in
Charge of Ladies is Ex-
cellent Appeal for Aid.

The Soldiers Aid" booth in the
agricultural department Of the Main
building is arranged with bunting,
posters such as Join the Soldiers
Aid, and help to keep the boys WE'LL"
and corner piece, donated by ]. R.
Poppler, which is a picture of SOL
der in arms. with the following writ
ten across the top.
He's taking the place of some
mothers son. at the front, won't you
help to give him some of the many
son to have. were he there?"
Mre. II. X. Geist will be in charge
during the week, and will be assisted
by a different group of ladies each
day. The young girls committee will
take turns, in having charge Of the
sale of flowers. The assisting ladies'
today were Mrs. J. B. Wineman, Mrs.
NJ. q. Olson. Mrs. w. II. Alexander.
Mrs. James Dinnie. The flower COM
mittee were Miss Lucille Hale and
Miss Marie Sattler.
ously to the appeal for donations, and
q fine display Of fancy work. such as
fancy towels. bath towels. crocheted
doiltes, nut baskets, yokes. handker-
chiefs and hand painted china, are
offered for sale.
'tSoldiers' aid badges and flowers
will be on sale to help swell the fund.
The ladies' will endeavor to secure
names Of ladies as members, as this Is
an organization Of interest to every
one. Any ono having donations, or
quested to notify Mrs. H. X. Geist
Friends and members are asked to
show their interest by visiting the
booth.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
BANDIT BAND
DISPERSED BY
CARRANzA|STS
Villa Men Scattered in En-
gagenent with Govern
ment Forces.
MURDER SUSPECT
FOUND AT RANCH
Is Believed to Have Killed
American Couple Six
Weeks Ago.
MURDER SUSPECT
FOUND AT RANCH

Columbus, N. NJ, July 36.-Jose
Vaaenzulea, charged with the murder
Of Mr. aid MIS- William Parker, wat
located on 2 ranch at Del Doe Kduss.
Grandes. Mexico.
The report reached here early to.
day from a reliable source. The Park.
ers were killed six weeks ago on the
double Adobe ranch near Hachita N
M.
Bandits Scattered.
Chihuahua City, Mex, July 25.-A
small band Of Villistas who had been
operating under the command of Ca
lixto Contreras were defeated yester-
day in an engagement with cavalry
men of General Aguirres forces, &C
cording to reports from General Do
lningo Arieta here today. The ban
dts had been separated from the
main command shortly before the re-
zas and was making it's way east
when the government forces encoun-
tered them at Ell Charro on the Du-
range railway. the dispatches said.
The bandit band was unable to
Withstand the Carranzista attack and
scattered. fleeing in disorder for the
mountains where they found refuge
in the isolated canyons. General
Aguirres command is making every
effort to run them down, it was re-
ported.
General Trevino announced today
that General Mattas Ramos, COM
gagged in the bandit campaign is in
the vicinity Of Mapami. Durango. and
that he expected to obtain reports
from him momentarily.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
ISLANDS; Will
Be PURCHASED
f;R'|o||M|..D|ENMARk Il
Treaty Drawn up and Ready
for Ratification Wash
ington Reports.
HARBORS VALUABLE
TO AMERICAN NAVY
Danish Parliament Expect
ed to Agree to Sale to
the u. S.

Washington. July 25.-Off1cial an
nouncement was made at the white
house today that negotiations prac-
tically had been completed for the
purchase OF the Danish West Indies
by the United States from Denmark
for $4,000, 900.
will probably be signed today, and
sent Immediately to the senate.
Imlnet1iate Possession.
While details of the treaty were not
given out. It issunderstood the United
States would come into complete DOS
session of the islands.
Word has been received from Den.
mark that the treaty is practically
certain Of being ratified by the Dan.
iSh parliament.
Chairman Stone of the senate for.
eign relations committee saw presi.
dent Wilson today but said afterward
he had not discussed the purchase OF
the Danish West Indies and knew
nothing of the question.
1t is understood the government
hopes the treaty will be ratified by
the present session of congress.
The three islands of the Danish
West Indies-St. Croix. st. Thomas
and st. John--lie due east Of Porto
Rlco ana their value to the United
States is from strategic military
point of view.
The harbors Of st. Thomas and st
Croix are Of first Importance to the
American navy and st. Thomas itself
lies in the lane of shipping from
Europe to the Panama canal. I'm.
portant German, French and English
mail companies have coaling stations
there.
Project Old One.
Acquisition of the islands by tn,
United States has been the subject o.
unsuccessful diplomatic negotiation
since the civil war
If Denmark decides to part with is
lands there will remain to her onl,
two colonia neaeessions--Greenla
and Icehnd3 Derlmark's huge Sexpens.
since the bSg.nAing of the war is sait
to, be responsible for willingness Il
sell, "a
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
b|GENCAMPM
Of farm BOYS
f0RfA|RWEEK I
Forty Boys Enjoying Un-
usual Privileges as Result
of Good Records.
]. D. BACON WAS
SPEAKER TODAY
Opportunities in North Da-
kota Topic of Address
This Afternoon.

Forty boys Of; Grand Forks county
are in the fourth annual farm boys
F,4na4mpmant at the: fair this year.
They Ere occupying twelve tents at
the east end Of the .Groupde for the
entire Ave days Of the fair.
All of the boys are farm boys, from
various parts Of the county. They are
the recommendation Of teachers and
are appointed by the county superin-
tendent of schools. Boys with good
records as pupils are invariably chos-
en-. All of the expense to which the
boys are put Is an entrance fee of IS.
After the payment Of this fee, the
boys are given free lodging in the
tents free meals in a large mess tent,
and free seats in the grand stand.
The days program is planned SO
as to make each day one of pleasure
and profit. At O'clock the boys are
called from their hunks and have
breakfast soon afterwards. The NOR
ming hours are spent in the inspection
Of various exhibits and in pastimes
provided by the leaders in charge
Dinner is served at noon. In the aft
ernoon events on the field are viewed
from the grand stand. At $3.50 o'clock
their hunks.
This afternoon the boys were ad-
dressed at / o'clock by ]. D. Bacon
on the subject Of "a Boys Opportu-
mites in North Dakota" 1t is aimed
to give the boys talk of this kind
every afternoon at this hour. Many
of the men who are hero for the fair
are experts in farm problems and
they will be drafted by the leaders for
helpful suggestions. to the boys. H.
L. Newcome and w. e. Gruger, both
with the agricultural department of
the Great Northern railroad. and
Dairy Commissioner Greenwood Of
North Dakota. have already been Sc
cured for these afternoon addresses.
Rounds In Charge.
The camp is in charge Of Douglass
Rounds, Great Northern agricultural
expert at Devils Lake. The depart
mont which he represents has been
given the management Of the Boys
Encampment, but large number of
cooperating with the Great Northern
are: Grand Forks Fair association,
Agricultural College at Fargo, Inter-
national Harvester company, Mr.. VIII
liams Of the Northern Pacific, and Mr..
Hoverstad Of the $780,"
The boys are about the happiest lot
to be found in the city Of Grand
Forks. The excellent accommoda-
tiona, good "feed." regular hours,
and the anticipation Of good things.
to come. are more than sufficient to
put smiles on their faces. The COM
ing week will be long remembered by
forty boys at least.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
CROPS light
SAYS W|NK[fR
Hot Weather Has Dried up
the Wheat in Manitoba
Province.

Winnipeg. Man., July 25.-That
crops In southern parts Of Manitoba
will not be nearly 50 heavy as the
strength Of the straw had indicated
was the pessinistic opinion expressed
today by Hon. Valentine Winkler,
minister of agriculture. who said that
after lengthy trip he noticed a
blight had fallen on the wheat.
As for late barley. there will be
nothing to it." he said
Winkler declared that intense heat
and lack Of water in these districts,
suoh as at Morden. Morris, Plum
Coulee and Winkler had caused the
top heads Of the wheat to be hollow.
II haven't seen the north country"
he said, "but I understand that bet
ter conditions prevail there"
The minister declared that the heat
had depreoiated the amount Of crop
in tho affected districts by one-third
and that rust was apparent.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25

TO LEAVE At
PROPER TIME
So Says Captain Paul Koe-
mig in Answer to Ques-
tions as to Plans.
FEELS NO FEAR OF
ENEMIES WARSHIPS
German Diplomats Expect
ed to be Present at the
Entertainment.

Baltimore. Nd, July 25.-"Cir-
cumstances and conditions. over
which we have no control are keep
ing US in Baltimore. There is no
cause for alarm from any source. At
the proper time we will get away.
there is a time for everything"
Thus Captain Paul Koenig, COM
mander of the German merchant sub
presence in Baltimore today when
asked what was delaying his sailing.
What the circumstances and condi-
tions" are. Captain Koenig would not
even hint.
Has No Fear.
He laughed heartily when asked If
he felt any sense of uneasiness as the
time draws nearer for departure on
his perilous voyage. What Is there
to fear?" he replied. "the ocean is big
and Deep"
Loaded with crude rubber. and
nickel. the Deutschland lies at pier
all ready to start. ~ -
-. = Banquet FLANNEL. !.
It was said today on good authority
that Count Won Bernstorfr. the Ger
man ambassador. and Prince Won
Hatzfeldt, of the German embassy
staff. will come to Baltimore tomor-
row evening to be entertained with
Captain Koenig at the home Of Carl
A. Leuderitz. the German consul at
Baltimore.
Will Follow Vessel.
Norfolk, Va. July z5.-All kinds of
small craft were made ready here and
at Hampton Roads today to take the
trail Of the Deutschland when she
comes down from Baltimore for the
dash to sea.
Imaginations have been fired by the
presence of allied cruisers off the Vir-
gtnia capes awaiting the temperance
OF the Deutschland and rumors that
a flotilla of armed German subm arines
are on the way to attack the British
and French patrols when their freight
carving sister starts
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
NIGHT AND DAY
SEARCH IS ON
San Francisco Police Deter
mined to Catch Throw. I.
er of Bomb. II

San Francdsoo. July 2k.-The spe-
cial police squadron organised to arr
rest the person or persons responsible
for tho explosion which killed az
people and injured more than, 20 Last
Saturday during the preparodneag pa
rade, has been divided into three
shifts Of eight hours each, and from
today the search will DO oartdod On
vigorously during every hour oe tho
day.
The state and feAsral o6iaah ars
cooperating to hunt for tlzo bomb
throWer.
cd that 1t will conduct . sslosDln9 In
vestigation, Will begin taking ted.
mony In . few .day2
Funerals Of four Of the hlalod wau
be held today.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.

Washington. July 25.-After being
held UP since January on objection Of
Thomas H. Allen as United States at
torney for Nebraska was confirmed
last night by the senate. Allen is a
brother-in-law Of William ]. Bryan.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
ILLINOIS GUARDS
IN POOR SHAPE

San Antonio, Tex. July 25.-Ten
miles Of hiking" betrayed the unfit
physical condition Of q large number
Of the Illinois guardsmen stationed at
Fort Sam Houston today. The first
brigade started to Leon Springs, dis
tance Of 1s miles for rife practice on
the government reservation. Ton miles
was the distance covered. the men
marching without packs. Before ar
irving at camp 1t was necessary to
send motor trucks from the army post
to assist the brigade ambulance in
carrying the tired out stragg1ers
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
BELGIUM TO BE
DEPRIVED OF GOODS

The Hague. Netherlands, July 26.-
Notwithstanding that she was already
largely monopolizing the export Of
Hollands surplus agricultural and
other food products. Germany has
just taken measures with view to
removing Belgian buying competition
from the Dutch market. A decree has
been issued in Belgium prohibiting
communes and dealers from import
Ing goods from Holland. Applications
to make such purchases must be sub
mitted to Berlin. The result is that
Belgium. where distress was already
acute. Is deprived Of an indispensable
supply Of goods. and the great diff
culttes which the American Relief
Commission is experiencing with car
go space does not allow OF the
adequate and speedy replacement
from that quarter.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
VILLAGE NOW
IN HANDS OF
THE BRITISH
Official Statement Says that
Counter Attacks were
Repulsed.
FRENCH ARE ALSO
MAKING ADVANCES
Russians Take Portion OF
First Line Defenses in
the East.

London, July 25.-British troops
have captured the greater part of the
village Of Pozieres. says the British
official statement today. The Ger
mans brought up reinforcements OF
infantry and guns but the counter at
tacks everywhere, the statement adds
were repulsed by the British.
French Win Houses.
Paris, July 25.-On the south bank
Of the Somme yesterday the French
troops captured a block Of houses
south Of Estres and drove the Ger.
mans out of the trenches north OF
Vermansevilliers, says a French Of
fioial statement this afternoon.
Between the Oise and the Aisne
several German patrols were dis
persed near Tracy-Le-Val. On the left
bank of the Meuse. in the verdun
region, there was grenade fighting on
Meuse violent cannonading Is in
progress at Fleury and LaLaufee. A
German attack on the French posi-
tions at Baschwiller. AIkace is claimed
to have -faifed.S Subj lieutenant Nun
gesser Of the French tviation corps
has brought down his tenth areo.
plane.
italian Successes.
Rome. (via London), July 25.-
italian troops have captured Monte
Cfmone, from the Austrians. says the
official italian statement today.
Russians Take Line. r..
Berlin, (vio London), July 25.-
russian troops succeeded in penetrat-
ing the German first line on q small
part of the front defended by the
troops under the command Of General
Won Linchgen according to the off,
cial. statement of the German army
headquarters staff.
The English and French combined
attack yesterday north of the Somme
In France, says the statement, broke
down.