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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
Amendment to Revenue Bill
Proposing Issue of $780,
100000 in Bonds
PREPAREDNESS
FOR ARMY. AND NAVY
Notes Would Be Payable to Persons
from Whom Government Purchased
Munitions, and Could Be Used to Pay
Taxes - Redeemable in 1885.

WASHINGTON, Feb 3.-Sanator
Thomas today introduced an amend
ment TO the house revenue bill propos-
ing an issue of $500,0Oo,000 non-inter-
est bearing treasury notes to put the
nation in q state of naval and mill
tary preparedness.
The amendment was read but not
discussed. The noses would b. payable
. persons from whom the government
purchased munitions, could be used to
pay taxes and would be redeemable in
1875.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
Came This Afternoon to
Take Charge of Memori-
al Hospital
MISS LENTELL TO
BE HER ASSISTANT
Miss Hawkins to Remain as Surgical
Supervisor-Miss Lands, Having Re-
organized Finances, VIII Leave.

The directors of the Brattleboro
Memorial hospital have engaged Miss
Mary B. Shields, of Yarmouthport,
Mass, as superintendent. She arrived
in Brattleboro on the afternoon train
today to take up her duties. Miss
Shields is a graduate of the Massachu-
setts General hospital, has been in
charge of various departments in that
hospital, and has had wide experience
in other hospitals. She is member of
the Massachusetts State Board Of Reg
istration of Nurses.
They have also engaged Miss May
Lentell, of Canton, Mass, as assistant
superintendent. She will come to Brat
tleboro Monday. Miss Lentell is q
graduate of the Newton Falls hospital,
Newton Falls, Mass, where she was in
charge of the obstetrical department
and taught the nursing classes. She
has just returned from abroad, where
she spent one year in Belgium in the
Red Cross service and six months in
the Ambulance hospital in Neuilly,
France
Miss Ruth Hawkins of Boston,
postgraduate of the Peter Bent Brig
ham hospital, came here three months
ago to reorganize the surgical depart
ment The desirability of having
surgical supervisor has become apparent
and Miss Hawkins has been engaged
for this work.
Miss Maude Landis of Kansas City,
who came here in August to reorganize
the finances of the hospital and put
! il on a more satisfactory working ba
sis, has completed this work, and on
| Monday she will go TO New York, where
she will take post graduate work at
Columbia university. Miss Lands has
proved herself very efficient person
and is leaving the hospital in excellent
condition. The outlook for efficient
service to the community was never
brighter than at this time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

pgcecdrntcd and momcutous situation
i'm which il now finds itself.
Not uumindful Of the possibility of
disturbances by Germany's sympathiz-
ers Official steps have been taken to
meet the situation. just at the time
when the decision to break became
known Secretary Lansing went over to
the White House and had conference
with the President.
At the capitol the news of the Pres
ident : decision came like a thunder
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

inC hard for long time to have tins m
stitution investigated and | know that the
good people OF Vermont will be SURPRISED
to learn Of the condition Of affairs at Brat
tlehoro.
Il have no specific charge to make
against any official, but | do claim that
the majority Of the trouble is caused by
the employment OF incompetent officials
and attendants Some of them get along
all right with the patients while others
strike and abuse the inmates unmerci-
fully
The food there was very poor and in
extremely limited quantities. We had
meat about once month. In one of my
experiences | received a broken jaw. my
teeth were knocked out and | suffered
other pain from bruises and blows
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
NAVY YARD CLOSED
TO ALL VISITORS
Long Prepared Emergency Program Be-
came Effective at Charlestown-
Armories Guarded.

BOSTON. Feb Charlestown navy
yard was closed to visitors today and a
long prepared emergency program became
effective This included the disposition OF
the warshins here. their crews and the
marines A naval officer said that the
warsbips generally We're ready for even
tualties Boston police augmented the
customs watchers at the niers, where
German vessels are tied up Extra armed
guards were placed at the ar1nories
throughout the state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

1890 "a. m The Yok of Christ.
llAj q. M sunday school.
800 T.. m.-unior Christian Endeavor
Praying Will the Whole Heart.
Psalms ll9: liJ; Matthew l5: :.
Leader, Lyman Adams.
Gi5 +. m.-Ssuicr Christian Endeavor
Visions and Tasks. joel 2:2S-29;
Chronicles, -: -. leader Miss
Florence Hemcnway Wells
$50 p. m.-Ths Adventure Of Life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. - Diplomatic relations with
Germany have been broken off. President Wilson, in
personal address Joint session of congress at o'clock
this afternoon publicly announced the American govern
ments to Gemanys declaration of ruthless sub
marine warfare
Ambassador Gerard has been instructed to ask the
German foreign office for his passports Passports have
been sent to Count Won Bernstorff.
Breaking off diplomatic relations brings the United
States to the verge of Never in the history of the
world have two rstcass powers severed their diplomatic
relations without hostilities following.
President Wilson, in taking the momentous STEP has
counted the consequences carefully have all his advs
Germany her officials have openly said they have
counted the cost OF break with the United States and
prepared to pay in the hope of shortening the
When the President returned from the capitol last
night he apparently had made up his mind that nothing
maned but breaking off relations. At he began pre-
pairing the address which he will deliver to congress.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

PRIZE CREW
WILL BE TAKEN OFF
Coast Guard Cutter Alongside the Ap-
pam - WarshipS Of the Vir-
ginia Capes.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Feb. 3.-The
coast guard cutter lamacraw has gone
alongside the German prize ship Appam
and it Is thought the German prize crew
viii be taken off Immediately. The tor
pedo boat destroyers have joined the super
dreadnaught Arkansas off the Virginia
capes on emergency duty
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

stephen Berry, age eiehty-three, Of
Portland. Me-, is the oldest printer III
that city in point of service. He has
been a printer SO years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

1880 a. m.- Address by Mrs. s. T. Ford
of Chicago.
ll.45 a. m.- Bible school. Glasses for
all ages.
6.l5 p. m.-Intermcdiate Christian
Endeayor meeting.
100 =. m.-Organ recital.
1.30 p. m.-Sermon Subject, The
Prodiaal Son. Dugan 5 orchestra,
chorus choir, double quartet Wei
come to all.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
EXTRA ARMED GUARDS.
Precautions Taken to Protect Warships
ct Norfolk, Virginia.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. s. Extra
armed guards were placed around the
,'l4snip Louisiana and the torpedo
boat DESTROYER Benham at the navy
vard laSI nipht.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
THE WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy and Not Quite SO Cold
Tonight. West Winds.

WASHINGTON. Feb 3-The wealth
er forecast: Partly cloudy and not
quite so cold tonight and Sunday. Prob
ally snow furries in northern Yer
mont. Fresh to strong west winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, Feb. 5-Regular meeting of
lodge. The initiatory degree
will be given a class of candidates.
Tuesday, Feb. 6, rehearsal of the
.eSckah degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

Immediately all the machinery Of the
government was set in motion to safe
guard the national interests and fur
thcr prepare the country for the un-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
Unitarian Church


Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs.
James NJ Adams. Cedar st
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

French inventors have developed a
vertical-axis rotary motor for hydro
planes that can be completely protect
ed from water.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

Count Won BernstOrf Has Been Handed His Passports
and Ambassador Gerard Ordered from Berlin :
Break With Austria Hungary Likely to Follow at
Once.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
First Baptist Church

Rcy. George E. Tomkinson, Minister.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
PRESIDENT GIVES NOTICE OF
ACTION TO CONGRESS TODAY

Joint Session Convened at p NJ Hears Details of Stua
tiOn Outlined in Special Message Action Taken
After Conference With Cabinet and SenatOrs-Coun-
try S0ldly Back of Presidents Course.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
Centre Congregational Church

Rev. Richard II. cla9p, Pastor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
LAUREL POINT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hess have
moved from this place to Granville
to be near public works.
Rey. H. 8. Chapman is holding
revival services at the church here.
The attendance is small.
Mrs. Glenn Henry has returned
from a visit with her home folks at
Wyatt. -,
Mrs. s. j. Stevens gave dinner
on the 29th,, at which the following
members of her Samily were present:
Harvey Stevens and wife Of West.
over; Ray Stevens of Fairmont, Mrs,
G. e. Jarnison Of South Park, Mrs.
Alice Stevens Of 'Fairmont, Mrs;
Mrs. Geo. W. Snider and Miss Mary
Stevens OF this place.
Miss Frances Williams gavea r
Thanksgiving exercise at the school
house, which was enjoyed by all.
She expects to have a Christmas
exercise and tree for the children.
Mrs. Nancy Bart spent q few days
with Mrs. Virginia Henry, last week.
Frank Mercer, who was given sur.
gical treatment at q. hospital at Nor.
gantown, is reported as doing very
well.
Mrs. Henry Price Of near this
place Is very. i'll. q
Miss Anna Price Of near Mcclellan
is here. the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
Glenn Barb. {.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
RUFF STUFF
Rather quiet election day, /. 1t not,

Rather quiet election day, is 1t not?
Correct answer is, What election
day!
Why the Fairmont election day
which the commissioners decided
about two months ago they would have
Today.
But the folks did not take any in.
tsrest in the plan, so there amt no
Good thing, too. for the patriots who
always stand out in front of the polls
to make sure that no skulduggery Is
practiced would get their feet frozen.
No skulduggery, that is, except such
asis practiced by their own fellows.
In which case 1t is not skulduggery,
but patriotic effort to help the stupid
electorate TO settle the questions in the
right way.
But It's all of, both the good and the
bad, FOR some time to come.
Us "Fainnont's greatest convent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
THE NINE WORKERS DECISION.

N deciding it did yesterday that Judge Dayton
wrong when he held that labor unions are illegal COM
bnaions under the common law and the statutes OF
West Virginia but right when he issued an injunction re-
sainng them from trying to persuade workmcn under
tract 10 break their contracts, the Federal Supreme cou.
in effect said the labor organizations of the lands You
have standing In the law. and you must be responsible
and law abiding like any other person or association.
No new principle is stated in the opinion of the high
court The case it stood before the tribunal owed its
importance entirely to the effect that concurrence in the
view held by Judge Dayton would have had upon the
organized labor in this country. In addition to
holding that the United Mine Workers aid the American
Flint Glass Workers Union illegal under the
and the West Virginia laws. Judge Dayton held that they
illegal conspacie in restraint of trade in the mean
ing of the Sherman antitrust law If that broad assertion
had been sustained it would have made an outlaw out Of
every labor union in the land that rose above the dignity
of debating society or checker club
AS the matter stands unions have right to organize but
that right does not lessen the right of employers to conduct
they business upon their terms. If employers want
to maintain open shops labor unions must not attempt to
interfere with their workmen by illegal means If restrain
ing orders issued against pcketng or other methods
that they may employ for proseyng they must drop that
method unless they go into and prove that they
are within their rights in what they are doing.
That has been the generally accepted theory all along
II is settled matter of law.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
sEALERs AND THEIR METHODS.

SEALGho ANU l7EIh ME- NODS.
FAIRM0NT, w. Va. Dec. S.-lEdi.
tor The West Virginian.l- notice in
your edition Of December 9Th an edi.
torial in which you refer to the sealer
of weights and measures as one using
Gum Shoe methods this in my opin.
ion is unfair to the department since
they are not required to publish the
names Of dealers who they find sell.
ing unlawful packages but they are to
stop the sale Of such packages until
the propert amount has been placed in
them and II the dealer fails to comply
with the instructions as laid down by
the sealer he is then liable to a fine
as / see the law. To expose a mer.
chant who was selling flour marked as
containing the legal amount when the
milling company was dishonest enough
to market short weight goods would
IN my opinion be unfair to the local
man.
We have, as l understand, a county
sealer and 1t is to be regretted that
be is not attending to the duties of his
Office or the state deputy may not
bave found illegal packages on his re-
cent visit here. / have written YOU
on this subject once before and have
noticed letters from other parties but
they seem to have had no effect since
"cales are being used without seals ON
them all over the county and Wholesale
dealers are permitted to market their
goods without the net weight being
marked thereon.
l do not want to be classed as a
Rnocker but 1 do think the thing for
the buying public to demand Of their
Officers as well as their grocer an hon.
est effort to comply with the laws and
your paper could do the public no
greater service than to keep up this
egitation.
I see on the counters OF several mer.
chants n variety of spring and makes
of scales that arc not permitted to be
used in other cities Were the sealer is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
INDIA,S BACK DOOR SAFE.

WHEN the war started the Potsdam bullet heads had
w an idea that before their steam roller got through
ii would move into India through the back door. :"
But this like everything else that precious gang Of blunder
planned went wrong and if the Russians the Cau-
could still be counted to cooperate effectively
as they were doing before the revolution it would be the
back door Of the Central powers most danger Of being
forced the campaigns in Europe draw into their final
stage.
As it is. the capture of Jerusalem without the firing of
single shot by the British army is another incident that
marks the complete collapse Of the long cherished Ber-
toBasdad scheme Just what the future holds store for
the British campaign IN Palestine and what effect it will
have upon Turkish politics it is impossible say at this
time. But matter how much Germany may be able to
the peace her influence in that particular part of the
world will be completely and deliberately destroyed.
Instead of opening the road for thrust at rich India
from the the war has made that frontier comparatively
safe for the first time since British rule there became con-
soldated The Kaiser once confessed that all his life he
has been under the influence of the career Of Alexander
it may comfort him he oontemplaes the progress of
the British column the Holy Land to reflect that Alex
ander too failed In the attempt to take India by drive
from the north.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER II. 1917.
KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING.
INR. BROOMFIELD, fresh from one of the ca,


/ment: where the government is forging division Of
the amy out of the material which the selec-
i've draft supplied. apparently bit inclined to feel that
here at home not taking the seriously enough
Perhaps not. Yet meeting the calls which those
IN authority make upon the community whether it is for
money and will continue to do So If the time
comes when we must lay aside everything else in order
may do duty by country. we will do that
too.
Forhe present that is enough and we are certain that
the very much earnest pastor Of the Temple congregation
and spiritual advisor of know not how many young
soldiers will be the first to acknowledge after he has been
home long enough to realize the real spirit here There
things that cannot be hurried. They run certain course
When the great began France was plunged into the
thick Of it and began to fight for the life of the nation
almost Belgium did, There is little in the stern
desperate experience Of sister Republic from which
may take lesson but course going to run very
close TO that of the British and Significantly enough that has
worke dout to general acceptance Of the theory that
can be taken too seriously
When the British began to send an army to the CONT
nent London shop windows were filled with cards bearing
the words Business as Usual" That was terrible mis-
take and recognized now. Warned by the reactions
of that policy not repeating that here. The
business of nation at When the British FIN
ally did realize the stupendousnes of the struggle they
swung too far to the other extreme. Workmen were over
worked children sent into the factories and many
other things of that character done. Pretty soon the
faacy of the new theory became apparent and the
word throughout Britain Keep the home fires burn
ing. which means that while the nation must fight the
good fight home conditions must be kept near normal
possible
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
WATCH YOUR WATER PIPES.

VVTTIE1 the weather few suggestions TO heating
wv might be Of help. 1t has been demonstrated
thatto leave low FIRE in the kitchen will not only
keep the pipes from freezing but cheaper than to leave
e get cold and then start big fire in the morning
Gas should be left burning in the bath by all means
the hot water tank is in the basement and gas is left
burning night kitchen and BATH there is not much
likelihood of freezing long there is any gas supply
If the gas should get so low that will not keep pipes
from freezing turn the water off but put several hands full
Of salt closet bowl and closet ank-ao salt wash basin,
bath and sink traps where water is standing at all times
The salt will keep water from freezing hard Most i'm
shutting water off is to remember the spsots up
stairs must be opened to give pipes air and force water to
dram to lowest point-oherwse water will stand in pipes
and freeze
People going away for the holiday. should keep their
plumbing mind and unless they are sure they know how
to drain plumbing properly, is cheaper to have it done
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11

ence" when we can get 1t. Otherwise
It is
But what's the use!
You gotta give 'em credit for doing
their derndest.
And as the eastern gang politician
put it. angels can do no more"
Kill germs and save human life
Advertisement.
Nope; you're wrong again. Means
just what is says.
But of course. Kill Germans and sayo
human life is good too.
Lull Is reported in the fighting in
Italy.
Teut chief probably ran to the END
OF his resources again.
e
But II he Is wise he will keep his men
busy.
II they are permitted to Jake adyan-
tsge Of the time out to think things
over they are apt to conclude that the
game is not worth what IT is costing
How's your pipcsl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11

dispatch from Charleston last night said that the
Public Service commission had taken steps to ascertain
the cause and obtain remedy for the gas shortages
which were reported throughout the state. AS 70 the
causes, the office boy tell the commissioners that
but the remedy is different matter. What will stop
the shortage as far the West Virginia consumer is
concerned is well known but how we are to get it is
matter abSut which there is still considerable difference
of opinion Perhaps the Public Service commission can
make some valuable contributions to the debate.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11
Children CryG
FOR FLETcHER'S '
G a $ Z Or Ia
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local applications, as they eennot reach
the diseascd portion OF tho ear. There 10
and that Il by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused ~ an In
named condition OF the mucous lining or,
tafiamed you have o rumbling sound Of ini.a
perfect hearing. and when it 10 entirety
ciosec. psnfuess II tho result. Unieas the
restored to its normal condition hearinr
will be destroyed forever. Many cascs OF
deafness arc caused BY catarfh. which Il
faces Nails Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on tho mucous surfaces Of the
We will give Ono Hundred Dollars 4
any case OF Catarrhal Deafness that can
DO cured By Halls Catarrh Medicine q
oularD free. All Dr1Rgists. TIC ~
y. I! cHENEY q CO.. Toledo. O.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11

In his weekly review Secretary Baker says that
Germany has massed the greatest army Of the war on
the West front Everything bears that out The East
front from end to the other must be practically
stripped of Teutonc troops That what the Russian
revolution has done for the forces of democracy
the situation is by gloomy it requires this
tremendous effort the part of the Central powers
merely to hold their the West front now, what
they hope for next spring when the Entente with an
American thrown in strikes carefully matured
and coordnated campaign?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-11

Some of the recent callers at SEN
ator Sutherland's office were DIR. C.
M. Pearcy and Louis A. Carr, OF
Clarksburg; Holmes Talbot, of Mar
tinsburg, who enlisted in the quarter
masters corps with q view to being
sent to training camp at Jackson
vile, Florida; State Auditor j. S.
Darst; Dan S. Keenan,, of Clarksburg,
who came here to enlist in the quar-