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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
HID FOOD UNDER
CARGO OF COAL
Member of Grew of Steamer Manitowoc
Tells of Furnishing Supplies to
German U-BoatS.

san JUAN, Porto Rico, May 5. -
Correspondence Of the Associated
Press There are German submarines
in the Atlantic and until very recently
they have been supplied from the Unit
ed States by ships flying the Ameri-
can flag, according to statements by
members Of the crew Of the steamer
Manitowoc, which for several weeks
was detained in the harbor at st. Thorn
as. Twenty-onc Of the crew are return
ing to the United States after ditficul-
ties with Capt. IIogstead, master of the
ship.
When we left New York last we
were supposed to have cargo of coal
exclusively. said one Of the crew.
- Tnderneath the coal were all sorts Of
fuel and food supplies. Supposedly the
cargo was destined for Buenos Aires.
Between st. Thomas and Buenos Aires
We got rid Of our cargo on the high
seas to German submarines. We had
no cargo when We reached Buenos
Aires
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
ENTIRE GERMAN
LINE IMPER|LED
The Great Human Nippers
Which Gen. Haig Forged
Steadily Closing
TEUTONS REALIZE
MENACE TO THEM

Their Choice Troops Driven from Po-
sition After Position Under Alter
nate slcdge Hammer Blows Of Brit
ish and French
The great human nippcrs which Gen
lIaie has forged around the southern
cud of the Drocourt- -Queaut line are
steadily closing and the rolling mp of
This important section Of the German
dcfcnscs appears to be "a matter of u
few days. The hitter resistauces offered
bay the Germans haas ccutcrcd in their
drfruso of Bulccourt.
10 th, south the british have forged
well beyond Queant. but have been
forced to wait until Bullccourt S fall.
The rushing Of this salient will mean
that the entire Gcrmaa line in northern
France will be impcriled. There are
many signs that the Germans realize
tbt meuacc 10 them in the alternate
>lcdgc hammer blows Of the British
aud French. beneath which their most
choice troops are being steadily driven
from position after position.
News from thf western front is not
merely being suppressed ia Berlin, but
is being doetorcd fo, the consumption
Of German readers. Apart from France
the only fighting OF significance is talk
ing place la Moecdoaia. Reports are
moagrc, but they indicate increasing
activity which may prcsage general
offensive bv the allies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
Congress Will Be Asked to
Make Appropriation of
This Amount at Once
TO TAKE PRODUCTS
OF ALL STEEL MILLS
Program Contemplates Cancellation of
All Existing Contracts with Private
Parties - 6,OOO,oOO,O0O Tons of YES
sells in Two Years.

WASHINGTON, May 5. ~ Congress
will be asked to appropriate $1,000
100000 for the building Of the great
American merchant fleet which is to
overcome the submarine menace.
The program evolved by the shipping
board contcmplatcs the diversion to
government uses of the products Of
every steel mill in the country. cancel
lation of existing contracts between
those mills and private consumers. and.
where necessary. payment of damages
by the government to the parties whose
contracts are Cancelled. Estimates Of
the shipping board are that 5,000.0 900
to G,oo0,0oO tons of steel and wooden
vessels VIII be constructed bv the
government during the next two years.
The only manufacturers of steel to
he exempted from the program viii be
those whose product is needed otherwise
for the national defense. Bills for in
PRODUCTION in congress have been pre-
pared and the administration hopes to
get them under way SO promptly that
the first of the ship building operations
may be in motion within two weeks.
Just how the ~ ,000 100000 will be pro-
vided is TO he left 10 congress, but the
tentative program calls for an addi
tIonal issue of bonds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
NO TRACK MEET ON
ACCOUNT OF STORM
Will Be Held Next Tuesday Afternoon
-InterscholaStic Meet i'll BuTling
ton Is Called Off


The storm today forced the postpone
mcut of the track meet between the
sophomore class OF the high school and
the other three classes 1t will be held
next Tuesday afternoon at 30 O'Clock
ON the fair grounds.
Principal +. Il. Smith received notified
tion this noon that the interscholastic
meet under the auspices OF the tniver-
sity of Vermont at Burlington May II
is called off, 50 local meet next Tuesday
will be good training for the meet under
the auspices of the high school May 2G.
1t is now intended to invite track
teams from all the surrounding high
schools to compete here May % and have
the meet, as far as possible take the
place OF the interscholastic at BurImg
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
SENATE RAPS WILSON
BEHIND SHUT DOORS
Angry Because the President Did Not
Discuss the Espionage Bill with
Leaders.

WASHINGTON. Nav S.-prcsidcnt
Wilson was attacked in the senate yes
terday for failure to take congress into
his confidence on matter, OF legislation
and particularly those questions that
have come up in relation to the inter
national situation in the last few
months.
Both Democrats and Republicans
Joined in the discussion. II was held
behind closed doors and senators af-
ter it had progressed for some time
were reminded that they were pledged
10 secrecy.
Indignation arose over the announce
mcut by Majority Leader Martin that
the President was extremely anxious
that the senate reconsider its action
Of last week i'm modifying a provision
of the administration espionage bill
relating TO embargoeS on exports. Sen
ators Lodge. Fan, Reed and others de
clarcd that the senate would never
have been put into the position of hav-
ua TO reconsider its action if the Pres
idcnt had called in leaders before the
bill was sent to .hc capitol and OK
planned the need for this legislation.
Criticism was directed also to the
fact that no members of the senate
or house were invited to participate
i'm White House functions IN nouor #
the visiting British and French mis-
sions and the attitude OF members Of
the President : cabinet toward the leg
islators came i'm for some vigorous
condemnation.
After five hours debate behind
.I...,l .l,,Yg u.uatn nHniuq % Il
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
SUPPLIES
TO SUBMARINES
Ship Flying the American Flag Is
Alleged to Have Helped the
German u Boats.

WASHINGTON, May 8. - The
government is Investigating activi
ties of the steamer Manitowoc and
other vessels Of the American Trans
Atlantic company which are said to
have carried supplies to German sub
marines in the Atlantic. This was
discussed ut the navy department
today. but no details Of the steps
taken were given out.
The American Trans Atlantic
company has Offices in New York
ana Boston and its ships fly the
American flag Officials here will
not say what had aroused their sus-
picions, but admitted the ships had
been held for investigation at st.
Thomas, Virgin Islands, by order Of
the navy department. Both the state
and justice departments have been
taking part IN the investigation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
BETHMANN-HOLLWEG
UNDER HEAVY FIRE
Long Duration of the War and Loss Of
the Battle Of the Marne Charged
Against Him.

COpENuAGEN, May ;, via London.
The conservatives and Pm-Germaus
have now brought mp their heavy ar
incv IN the battle against Chancellor
Won Bcthmam -Hollweg and boldly lay
Che blame for the long duration of the
war sc his door One conservative Ger
Wun newspaper explains that three or
tou days delay in German mobiliza-
ftou at the outset of the war, due to the
chancellor IS hcsitaut policy, caused the
loss of the battle of the Nauc. The
Pan Grmaus aud auueNatiouists also
grc comparing the chancellor TO Bis
marck and demanding his retirement
because hc does uot measure up 90 Ger
m1uv 's 'ifou man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
RELIEF WORKERS TO
HEAR MRS. TYSON
Chicago Woman to Speak Here Tomor-
row on War Relief Work and Visit
of French Commissioners.

Mrs Russell Tyson Of Chicago will
address the members Of the Red Cross
and American Fund for French Wound
ed workers, and all others interested,
i'll the Unitarian parish house tomorrow
afternoon at $50 o clock.
Mrs. Tyson will speak ON war relief
work and the recent visit of the French
commissioners to the city of Chicago
Miss CAROLYN Fandel, an enrolled
Red Cross nurse, who attended the state
meeting Of the Vermont chapter, Amer
lean Red Cross, also will speak
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08

1t; I'LL 4 f go;,,bt
oiiill"i"'9 =" 'iio P'i'
shippers III town are heafd frequently
relative to conditions in the local yard
and al The local freight station. The
,,.1,;nt o.t afton hard :. ,La, tberc
.,. s.a;.Lt
- 'ei"a :" Ee'''"5 'i',oi,''i'7 ''''7'''
where i can be mloaded, ana IL one or
two instances pcrishabe freight IS said
to have spoiled ON that account.
An iuInstioation shows that condition.
~ + ,d ,;,l,t IL o,-,,,c,od
no 7''
out 'hey appear y = tIaceaoie - idise
measure to shortage OF help, Station
Agent Samuel Aehby IS i'll i'll bed with
grip, due largely to ovcrwork nece~sitat
81 IL .bort,ao of holm aud his nIaco
IN,
z ''''G '"Neh ~ i"iih AiVi - ti''h-
master
Chairman /. G. Bacon of the public
service commission il away for 4 few
days, but it IS stated at his Office that
numerous complaints as to railroad ser1
ice have been received, but that not 81
many are made against the Central Yer
mont a against some Of the other roads
and the complaints indicate that contli-
tlons are no worse here than i'm many
other places Not many Of the com
/ plants require a hearing. the conditions
1 being remedied, as far as practicable,
without formal action.
This paper has received complaint
from shipper, which reads as follows:
Editor of The Reformer:-
I wish to ask for little space in
your paper, to enlighten the shippers
and public OF Brattleboro, as to con
/ ditions which prevail at our local
freight station, also to give the So
called transportation committee Of the
board Of trade an opportunity to make
an investigation.
In the first place. / have known
freight to remain FIVE davs at the local
freight shed before being loaded.
! Secondly cars containing fre;ob+ for
local parties are not handled promptly
there being about 30 such ears Satrr-
dav III our local ward which Ind no4
been unloadcd when merchants were
looking for their freight.
Third. PATRONS are not uivcp tLa
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
ON EASTWARD JOURNEY.
French Mission Remained Several
Hours at Effingham, Ill.

EFFINGHAM, H., May S.-A spe-
cial train carrying the members of the
French war mission to the United
States arrived here early today and re-
manned for several hours before re-
suming the eastward journey after the
tour of the middle west. Members of
the commission said they felt no i'll eff
fects from the derailment of the spe-
cial near Arcola, Illinois, last night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
OFFICIAL MAKES DEMAND.
Says None OF His Ships Have Supplied
German Submarines.

NEW NORk, Nav :. = Assertion
that none Of the ships Of the American
Trans Atlantic Co, had at any time
supplied German submarines was made
here today by the company s presi-
dent, Richard G. Wagner. The stories
told by members Of the crew of the
steamship Manitowoc he characterized
as pure fiction. told probably be
cause ''the crew was disgruntled.
..if the government is investigating
our ships now we do not know it,
Mr.. Wagner said 1--WE have nothing
to cnnccal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08

It is stated at the station that
freight il shipped Is soon as it can be
handled. also that 80 ears waiting -
he unIoadcd is not an excessive mum
ber in times when business is good
As to unsatisfactory information it is
stated that the information is based
on the papers ii the office and that
when an inquiry comes il is not to be
expected that a clerk shall look the
yard oyer to sec if a certain shipment
is there It is denied that no atien-
tion is paid to tracers, and it is said
that empty ears are furnished and iii
coming freight unloaded as soon as
possible under the circumstances
II is not denied that conditions would
be better with more help, but the claim
is made that it is impossible to get
help, which claim is not confined TO
the railroad business
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
Red Mems Hall

Triumph louge, No. l33. 5. +. of A..
win hold q May festival Wednesday
evening, May g., at : clock Ad-
mission - cent, or package OF equal
value. Packages 90 be- sold TO th0 high
est bidder. Usual light luuch will bc
served. Thcrc viii be games and
unusemcnts for those who wish to take
part Officers are requested 10 bc ON
hand promptly at 80 Everybody is
invited 10 bc present
Thursday, MAY 10 - Regular meet
ing Of Poeahontas council Adoption
and refreshments. Everybody please
bee present as we will have visitors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
S4,000,000 LOSS
ON THE PANTHENON
Greek Steamship Which Sailed from
New York Was Sunk by a Ger
man Submarine.

NEW YORK, May :. - The Greek
stcamship Panthenon. which left New
York on April If for lIavrc, has bcsa
sunk by German submarine Uita u
loss of Sl,00o000 on vessel and cargo,
according to a despatch received mere
today by the owners
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
BALLOONS BROUGHT
DOWN IN FLAMES
Three Destroyed by British Airmen -
Severe Fighting Continues Around
Bullecourt.

LONDON, May S.-Fightiag contin-
ucd yesterday in and around the vii
lagc of Buellccou.t, Reuter- CORES
pondcnt at the British headquarters
telcgraphs today. A party of 800 Ger
mans who succeeded in forcing thcil
way through to the southeast corner of
the village were held up and punished
heavily.
The British airmen had good day
bringing down seven large German oh
servation balloons, three Of them ii
tlamea, and considerably restricting
the 1nemy's means of observing Brit
lsh movements.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
GOLDEN DELUGE
STILL CONTINUES
Subscriptions to Liberty Loan Pouring
in SO Fast Clerks Can Hardly
Tabulate Them.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Telegrams
and letters containing estimates Of
subscriptions to the S2,00o,o0o,0oo Lib
crtv loan for the allies came to the
treasury so fast today that the aug
mented rorce of clerks could barely
tabulatc them. Many were from indi-
viduals apparently III moderate circum-
stances, anxious to put part of the say
ing into the war cause.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
MAJOR WoOTEN IN COMMAND.
Will Have Charge of Raising Regiment
of Engineers at Boston.

WASHINGTON, May s. - Regular
army engineer officers assigned to or
ganize and command the nine rcgi-
ments of engineer troops, to be rushed
to France for work on railway com
munication lines were announced to-
day by the war department. The
fourth regiment, which is to be raised
in the Boston district, will he com
mandcd by Major w. F. Wootcn, and
its adjutant will be Lieut.. l.. E. At
kinS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
INCRIMINATING PAPERS.
German Carried Maps and Blue Prints
Of Vessels in California,

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. May s. -
Charles Lateudcrf. former private sec
rotary to Lieut.. Wilhelm Won BriucEcn,
who was convicted recently of yioat-
ing American neutrality, is under ar
rest here today ON an order from
Washington marked "urgcnt. In his
possession were found, according to
federal officers. maps of California,
blucPrints of various vessels in Cal
irornian ports and other documents,
the nature of which was not made
known.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
WILL SAVE FISHING CATCH.
Shortage CT Salt in Newfoundland
Averted by Admiralty.

ST. JOHN :, y. r.. May S.-Eforts
made by the Newfoundland government
to provide against threatened short
age in the supply of salt for curing the
great cod fish catch of the colony have
been successful The British admiral
~ has arranged for a number Of ships
to bring cargoes of salt here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
10 Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday. May :, 80 p. m.--iegular
meeting ot Dennis Rebckah lodge, fol
lowed 10y social hours
Thursday. May i0,5:3o p. m.-Rcgu-
lor meeting ot Canton Palestine. All
members are urged 20 bc present as
preparations are 10 bee completed for
the ttip 90 Rutland next week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
ONE HUNDRED MILLION.
Payment of This Loan Made to French
Ambassador Today.

WASHINGTON. May s.-Francc to-
day received the $l00,0oo,00o the
United States has decided to lend her
to meet her expenses in this country
during May. The amount was trans
ferred by Secretary McAdoo to Ambas-
sador Jusserand today by treasury
warrant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08

Fresnoy is town on the Arras
front, five miles southwest Of Lens,
and was captured by the Canadians
OH MAY J. Since the taking Of the
town by the British forces the Ger
mans have made desperate efforts to
re-capture it and the fighting has been
almost continuous on that part of the
Hindenburg line.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
ATTACKS REPULSED.
Germans Unable to Make Gains
Against French Last Night.

PARIS, MAY S,-Gcrman counter at
tacks last night were repulsed by the
French, the war office announces. Vic
lent artillery engagements occurred on
the Vauclerc plateau and in the region
of Cranunr
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
OVATION FOR BALFOUR.
Received with Enthusiasm in Senate
Vice Presidents S Guest.

WASHINGTON, May 5. - Foreign
Minister Balfour and other members Of
the British mission were received to-
day in the senate with o dcmonstra-
tion which rivalcd the enthusiasm and
acclaim of their reception recently in
the house. After the reception on the
senate floor the party was entertained
at Luncheon by Vice President Mar
shall
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
First Baptist Church

Regular meeting of the Christian En-
dwyor society this evening at 7.5e
clock. Topic, Love. Reference,
Corinthians l5:l-l&. Leader, Mrs. w.
NJ. Irish This is conservation meeting
and every member J., urged to be pres
Ont
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday. Prob
ably Rain. Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON, May 8. The
weather forecast Cloudy tonight and
Wednesday. Probably rain. Variable
winds, becoming northeast and in
creasing.
Sun sets at 6.57. Light all vehicle
lamps at 7.27.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
FIFTEEN CENT BREAD.
But Loaves Are Made Bigger to Save
Labor and Wrapping Expense.

CHICAGO, May S.-Bread at u cents
a loaf made its appearance on the Chi
cago market today. The loaf was larger
than that formerly sold for 10 cents
and the manufacturers explained that
it meant a big saving of labor and
wrapping expense.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
GERMANS GET FRESNOY.
Recapture Town Taken by Canadians
Last Thursday.

BERLIN, Via London, May 5. n
German troops have re-captured Fres-
noy, says the official statement issued
today by the German armg headquar-
tens staff.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
Not Cupid But Cupidity.

What possessed Edith to marry
that old eodger3'
His possessions,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
READY FOR SERVICE.
Several Hundred Men Anxious to En-
list in Regiment of Engineers.

BOSTON. May 5. --- Several hundred
men eligible for service in the regi
mcut of engineers to be organized here
for duty ia France appeared today at
the headquarters of the department of
the northeast to make inquiries ms to
when actual recruiting would begin.
No definite information was available
at this point, rs it was explained that
plaus for the examination of voluu-
trcrs awaited the arrival Of the Off
GERS who have been assigned to re
cruit the New England command.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08

NEW YORK, May Recruiting for
an overseas force for early service at the
front IN France went on with renewed
yigor Yesterday at the headquarters of
the Roosevelt Division" 753 Fifth ave
nue.. About 200 men, 90 per cent of
whom were college graduates, applied in
person at the offices, and more than 800
applications were received by mail or
telegraph. 1t was estimated that 4 total
of at least 100000 names would be on file
by the end OF the week at the present
rate more than 100000 having been pre-
yiously enrolled
Several of the offers received Yesterday
were for fully equipped units They
were all placed on file, and the work of
investigating references and other infor-
nation supplied was taken up at once.
OF the men who applied in person. all but
one We're able to pass the preliminary
nqui~ition OF Captain " +. Dame. the
former Rough Rider, who Is in charge OF
the headquarters. lie expressed the be-
lief that they were a. fine types of men
as any who had come forward since tho
declaration Of war
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
STIMULATED RECRUITING.
Officers at Chicago Report Results from
Speech of Gen. Joffre

CHICAGO, May Officers Of the
various branches of recruiting service
in Chicago expressed the result of their
day work Monday by saving:
. Jofse stirred the crowd Saturday
and we re getting the result today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
DEADLOCK OVER
ROOSEVELT PLAN
Question of the COl0nePs
Army Most Important Be-
fore the COnferees
DEFINITE ACTION
NOT TAKEN TODAY

Question Of Age Limit of Men Subject
to Selective Draft and Prohibition
Appear to Be Susceptible to Early
Settlement.
WASHINGTON, May S.-Ihe Roose-
Welt division issue again came to the fore
today as perhaps the most interesting,
if not the most important before the con
ferees Of the house and senate on the
war army bill All other differences, in
Guiding those ON the age limit Of men
subject to sclcctiyc draft and prohibition,
appear TO be susceptible To an carly set
tlemcnt.
Another attempt by the conlcrecs on
the new army bill 10 reconcile differences
between the senate and house failed
today and the committee recessed until
later with no prospect. OF an agreement
The chief difficulty Is over the amend
ment to permit sending Col. Rooscvcit'~
division to France.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08

Government experts estimate that Of
the 26,0O0000 horse power, which if is
possible to develop hydroelectrically in
the United States, 100000 horse
power lies west of the Rockies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
MORE NORWEGIAN SHIPS.
Three Sunk by Submarines and One by
Gunfre-Loss Of Life.

LONDON. May $. - The Norwegian
hgrk piopr was sunk by euuGrc on
May g. Her crcw of l2. including two
Americans, were rescued. The Nor
Vcgiaa foreign Office reports the Nor
wcgiau steamers polska, vale and
Tromp sunk by German submarines.
according to % Central News despatch
from Christiauio, Three men were lost
from the Vale.
Any magazine will gladly accept
Your contribution It come, i'm the
form of subscription.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-08
SHORT HANDED IN
FREIGHT OFFICE
Difficulty in Getting Help
Gives Rise to Numer-
ous Complaints
SAME TROUBLE is
NOTED ELSEWHERE

Situation with Respect to Central Vcr
mont Not as Bad as With Some 9th
er Roads - Local Shipper Wants
Board of Trade to Investigate.