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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10
PERSONAL.

Miss Lillian Lawton went to Balti-
more, Nd, this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Dewitt returned
last evening from Boston.
Miss Wakefield, school nurse in Bel
lows Falls, was visitor III town yes
terday.
Harold Marsh of Waterbury, Conn,
formerly of Brattleboro, is spending sew
cral days in town.
n. II. Arnold is here from Rockville,
Conn. to spend Sunday with his fam
| lily oil Belmont avenue.
J. T. Hildreth left this morning for
his winter home in Orlando, Fla, where
he will spend several months.
Paul Chase is home from Amherst
college to spend the weekend with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Chase
| Harric b. Chase was among the Brat
tleboro sportsmen who started out
bright and early for deer hunting
trip.
Carleton Halliday is expected today
from Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, to Wis
il here and at his home in East Dover
over Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Pretlow and son, who
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs Harold
Newell, have returned TO their home in
philadelphia.
Miss Pauline Wellington of Walpole,
IN. H., has returned to her home, after
visiting here with her aunt, Mrs. Lila
Royce Of High street.
Mrs Elizabeth p. Bailey aud Mrs.
r. II. Boutelle viii go tomorrow to
ICharlestown TO spend the day, making
the trip by automobile.
Miss Marion Murphy Of South Main
Istreet is convalesemg from an opera
tion for appendicitis performed by Dr.
Lynch i'll the Melrosc hospital.
Walter c. Halliday, clerk in Hough-
ton & Simonds s store, will 90 tonight
to his home in East Dover, where he will
spend three days hunting deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Walker of
lSpringtield, Mass, and Richard Clancy
of Easthampton have been guests this
week of Mr.. and Mrs. George Croll.
Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Perry and
daughter and son, Or. Perry, who have
/ hired the Dugan house on Oak Grove
avenue, arrived in Brattleboro last
, night.
Mrs. William T. Rces came yesterday
from Franklin, y. H., to ioin Mr.. Rees
y here. Mr.. Rees is the manager Of the
) Manifestations company 5 drygoods
store.
DR.. T. R. Newell, X. L. Mosher, NJ.
NJ. Tucker, l.. X. Barber and II. l.
March went last night to Newfane te
stay at Bencasson cabin over Sunday
, hunting deer.
Miss Bernice Perry is i'll in her home
, i'll Putney with scarlet fever and {
; trained nurse is attending her. Miss
Perry has a position in T. W. Putnam :.
= Insurance Office.
Mrs. W. NJ. Borthwick of Hinsdale
who is visiting here with her uncle, c
: W. Berry, and Mrs. Berry, is spending
! the day in Westmoreland with her mot Ii
I er. She viii return 10 Brattleboro to
9 might.
= Daniel II. Cray. postmaster in BELOW
r., Falls, visited here and in West Brattle
= boro yesterday, coming to see his daugh
ter, Mrs. Alonzo Mack, who is convalesc
ing from an operation IN the Melros
e hospital.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Pike has received new
a from her son, Lauren Pike, telling 0
Il his arrival III France. Mrs. Pike ha
previously received news from him fror
Southampton, England. Private Pix
, is member Of the l03d infantry, pot
:, division
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10
MUSTEROLE-QUICK
RELIEF! NO Blister!
II Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterolc is q clean, white ointment,
made with the oil OF mustard. 1t does all
the work Of the old-fashioned mustard
plaster-docs IL better and does not bis
ter. You do not have to bother with
cloth. You simply rub it on-and usually
the pain IS gonel
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief it
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, Group,
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion,
pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains
and aches OF the back or joints, sprains.
sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted
feet, colds Of the chest Gt often pre-
vents pneumonla).
SOC and Coo Jars, hospital size $3.50.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10
WESTMINS TER.

Herbert Case has moved his family
to Peru, n. Y.
Misses Bardwell and Frost of West.
minister West were in town Tuesday.
Albert Leach, son of w. P. Leach, is
stationed at Camp Green, Charlotte
North Carolina.
l Mrs. John Abbott and son spent Mon
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10
MASONIC TEAM G WINNER.
Defeats Team B 1921 to 1,254-Teams
c and E Tied for Lead.

In the Masonic bowling league last
night team won the honors from team
b by a score OF 10 /. The total pin
fall of the leading team was POI while
the opponents knocked down 1854
Thompson was high man, both for the
single-string and threestring total, roll
ing 100 and 2S7, respectively. Teams
G. and + are now tied for the lead Of the
league with three wins and one loss
each. The results OF last night 5 match
Follow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10

with VIM. You'll receive the best value
in the city from him.
When a storekeeper buys VIM he buys
the service that ought to go with motor
delivery
The VIM Sales and Service Station in this
city lnsures his getting that service.
Free inspection every two weeks for the
first three months. After that once month
whether he needs it or not
Every VIM owner has the full benefit Of
our research department and the help Of our
delivery experts. If he uses them he must
save money.
5000 merchants now use VIM Delivery
Cars They are paying for themselves out
Of earnings. Deferred Payment Plan makes
it easy to buy VIM.
Full information about the VIM Deferred
Payment P0R which enables the store
keeper to pay for the VIM gradually, out
OF what it sares, on request. Thoroughly
equipped VIM Truck Sales and Service
Station in this city for the benefit Of
VIM owners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10

IND you ever realize that your grocer's
- customers are really a cooperative
buying club?
That the more there are in the club and
the more money that is made from the
operation of the club, the better value each
member will get?
That the only limit that is put upon the
operation OF each club is the limit of
delivery?
When you buy groceries you have the
choice of any club in thecity.
But before you choose remember this
Mere size without efficiency is worse than
small size and its limited buying power
The VIM Delivery Car is the most efficient
delivery merchant can have
With it he can increase the number Of
customers served and decrease the cost Of
serving them. He can run his VIM at a
fraction of the expense per call his horse
and wagon cost him. His gas, oil and tire
expense is less under load than that Of any
other means OF motor delivery
SO hold on to the grocer who delivers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-10
Sporting Notes.

800 40 4I9-l,254
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Rikard Given Another Chance

Montgomery January 30.-(Special) ) John Rikard of Colbert county was given another opportunity by the court of ap- peals Tuesday to prove that he did not Kill J. B. Casey, Colbert county's aged hermit, whose body was found buried in the corner of a hog pen several months ago. The court reversed the Colbert cir cult court in sentencing Rikard to 15 years in prison becausce the trial judge allowed evidence to go into the case Which was not permitted by law. Casey S eccentricities made him known through out the county. He had five COWS and thought so much of them he stayed with them day and night. He had constructed a small shanty of two rooms, one being floored for his use and the other being used as a barn for the cows. Rikard was seen in possession of the cows and when Casey's body was found was ar- rested on charge of killing him. RlKard contended that he purchased the cows from Casey for $10o but the jury con- victed him of manslaughter in the second degree. In an effort to disprove the de- fendant's story about purchasing the cattle, the state offered two witnesses who testified that they had attempted to purchase the cattle from Casey several weeks before and Casey had informed them that he would not sell them TOT any amount of money The court re- versed the judgment of the lower court because the testimony of the witnesses was hearsay and efforts to purchase tie cattle were not made in the presence ot the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
.GreewOOd Reversed

Montgomery, January 3O-(Special.) ) Because the trial judge told the jury a person had four grounds on which to stand when using a weapon in protecting himself when the law recognizes only three, the court of appeals Tuesday aft ernoon reversed the case of Greenwood cafe vs. J. l.. Walsh and ordered another trial in the Birmingham city court.
 Walsh contended that he was assaulted and beaten by one of the ppoprietors of the cafe and sued. He recovered judg- ment for $500, but the court of appeals in an opinion by Presiding Judge Pel- ham said the error pointed out was suf- ficient to justify the court in reversing the case.
 Twenty-eight decisions in minor crimi- nal and civil cases were handed down by the court of appeals Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
PRESIDENT TENER
 OSUBM|T CHANGES
Wants Width of Plate In- creased and Three Balls to
 Give Batter First Base

New York, January 30.-President Tener of the National league said today that he will submit to the joint rules committee, which meets here next month, a recom- mendation to increase the width of the home plate from r to IS inches, and send a batsman to first base on three balls. Such change, he declared, would bring about the desired increase in batting.
 "I believe simply sending a batsman to first base on three balls instead of four would be too great change and would throw the balance too much in favor of the batsman," Tener said.
 T believe increasing the width of plate would have more of psychological effect than an actual one. The pitcher, know ing the plate had been widened. would have more confidence in his ability to get the hall over, while the batsman also conscious of the increased width of the plate, would feel he had to hit the ball instead of trying to wait for base on balls"
 Tener also declared himself in favor of abolishing exhibition games by major
 league clubs on their home grounds prior to the opening of the season. 'T have no objection to teams playing exhibition games in the south" he said, but do not think major league parks should be opened until the start of the regular season."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
More Eyidence CIaimed

Montgomery, January 30.-(Special.) Detectives claim more evidence is being obtained each day against Ed Houldrich, in the county jail accused of the murder of M. l.. Bates, watchman at the draw bridge of the Mobile and Ohio railroad over the Alabama river. They allege that they have witnesses who will testify that Houldrich alighted at the draw bridge from a train Wednesday night, and was not seen on the train after it left the bridge. Bates battered body was found Thursday morning. Another riece of evidence which detectives claim they will use against Houldrich is his alleged effort to dispose of a watch to the clerk of a hotel in Montgomery where he had registered. Bates watch and chain were missing when his body was fnllnl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
NEGROES CHARGED WITH CAUSING DEATH
 OF MISS WORTHY
Henry Spinks and Joe Moss Said to Have Confessed Being in Car Which Ran Down Church
 Worker

Henry Spinks, negro taxicab driver City Detectives Brannon and Macke and lodged in the city jail on the charge of the murder of Miss Camilla Worthy, a well known local church worker, who was killed late Saturday afternoon when she was struck by a speeding automobile at Fifth avenue and Twenty-t street, north. Following the arrest of Spinks, it is said, he confessed to the detectives and the arrest of Joe Moss negro, at No. 12 mines by Detectives Long and Wiggins of the Ensley precinct, fol- lowed last night It is stated Moss also confessed and was lodged in the city jail.
 The detectives have several people who witnessed the accident. Miss Worthy, who was a woman about 60 years of age, was fatally injured by being struck by the auto and was rushed to the Hillman hospital. She suffered fracture of the skull at the base of the brain. She died early Sunday morning.
 Warrants charging the two negroes with murder will be- issued this morn lng. The entire detective and police forces have combined their efforts to capture the driver of the automobile since Sunday. The information which led to the arrest of Spinks was fur nlshed Detectives Brannon and Macke yesterday morning by George H. Bod- eker, or local detective agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Buying Phosphate

Atlanta, January 30.-Closing of a contract with The Netherlands govern ment for s2,500,o00 worth of acid phos- phate to be used by Holland farmers for fertilizer. was announced today by local firm. Shipments will begin about March 1, next, it was said, by way of Jacksonville, Houston, Balti- more and Gulfport, Miss. The phos- phate sold for $11 a ton f. o. b. Amer ican ports, it was said, but freight, in- sGrance and other costs will bring the total expenditure to about $60 a ton before the shipments reach their desti- nation. Announcement was made that arrangements have been completed with the entente allies for the phos- phate to enter Holland without delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
B'NAI BIRTH DAY
 TO BE CELEBRATED
 BY LOCAL LODGES
Judge Charles N. Feidelson to Make Principal Address at Public Meet
 ing at Temple Emanu-El

Much interest is being displayed in the public celebration of B'Nai B'Rith Bay, to be held under the joint auspices of Birmingham lodge No. 96S. and Magic City lodge No. 725, Independent Order B'Nai B'Rith, which will take place Sun day evening, February 4, 1917, at Temple Emanu-El.
 Judge Charles N. F'eidelson, who will deliver the principal address has been at the head of the juvenile court of Savan- nah for several years. He is well known for his constructive work in that field, and also for his eloquence as speaker.
 The programme follows: Organ pre- Jude, Miss Jean Adler; opening remarks, Chairman Isadore Shapiro; remarks, A. Leo Oberdorfer, sergeant-at-arms, dis trict grand lodge No. z; violin solo, Miss Rose Fabian; oration, Judge Charles N. Feidelson, Savannah, Ga.
 This meeting is open to the public. Ladies are especially welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
FREIGHT CHANGES
 MADE BY SOUTHERN
Templeton Promoted to New Position With Headquarters at Selma.
 Other Changes Reported

One of the first changes in the freight traffic organization of the Southern rail- way, following the consolidation, was an- nounced yesterday, when it was stated that J. H. Tenpleton, commercial agent of the Southern at Birmingham for sev- eral years had been promoted to division freight agent, with headquarters at Sell ma. w. Hunter, general freight agent at Birmingham, said that the change would become effective February l.
 Paul A. Wright, now commercial agent at Atlanta for the Queen and Crescent route, has been named to succeed Mr. Templeton.
 While it was not stated officially that other changes would follow, it is re- rorted that this is merely forerunner of other shifts that the reorganization of the Southern railway would necessi- tate in the freight department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
MEASLES SPREAD, BUT NO EPIDEMIC FEARED
Total Number of 1S0 Measles Cases Reported for January-Situa-
 ton in Control

Though there is scant possibility that an epidemic of measles will be expe- rienced by Birmingham, the number of cases reported for January attained the 1S0 mark last night In all, S2 cases of chickenpox have been brought to the attention of the city health de- partment.
 The contagious diseases are not con- fined to any one section of Birming ham, but are general about the city. It is true that there are perhaps a greater number of measles in East Lake than in other suburbs, but not to any alarming degree.
 The health department of the city has the situation under control and no fears for an epidemic, such as New Orleans and other southern cities arx now experiencing, are entertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
At the Biiou

Indications are that the record breaking crowds of the past few weeks will be duplicated at the Bijou this week with Peg O My Heart" the charming comedy of youth, laughter and love as the at traction. Too much cannot be said in praise of the play. It is the epitome of wholesomeness, without dull line or an unsuited situation. It is doubtful if any portrayal of the part of Peg has been surpassed by that of winsome Joy JaniA, a southern girl She measures up strongly to every situation and fairly captivates every audience
 As an added attraction, Harry H. Gardiner, the human fly" who thrilled 35, 5,OO0 people with his daring climb of the Empire building, will appear ''in per- son. between the acts and show a 1O00- foot film of his various exploits, and will explain ill detail the pictures as they appear. It was a wonderful per- formance yesterday, it is wonderful picture shown, but then Gardiner is a wonderful man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Villa Moving Up

Fl Paso, Tex. January 3O.-vilIa forces have moved up to a Galeana, IS miles north of El Valle, and only 30 miles southeast of Colonia Dublan, according to Villa sources here. It was claimed Villa was slowly occupying the country being evacuated by General Pershing' S troops. General Pershng was reported from other sources to have left Colonia Dublan today with the rear guard of his expedition. The Villa forces at Fl Valle, Gaealena and Las Cruces were said to be in command of the Murga Brothers. Ar rivals from Chihuahua City said General Francisco Murguia, the Carranza com mander had admitted his inability to garrison western Chihuahua after Persh- iMgs withdrawal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
FOLWELL WILL GET
 BRIEF HEARING

Philadelphia, January 30.-The ac- ton of the Pennsylvania faculty com mfttee in declining to renew the con- tract of Robert c. Folwell as football coach has aroused a storm of protest among the students and alumni and it was announced today that Folwell would be given hearing by the com mittee tomorrow. While authorities have declined to make public their reasons for not re-engaging Folwell, it Is said unoffcially that the objec- tions were based on reports of the de- pertinent of some of the football offi- cials on the recent transcontinental trip of the Pennsylvania eleven. Fol- well has admitted playing cards on the trip, but declared nothing had hap pened to discredit the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
President Considers Banker

Washington, January 3O.-William Alexander Julian, a banker of Cincin- nati, is being seriously considered by President Wilson for appointment as a member of the federal trade com missioner to succeed Edward N. Hurley of Chicago, whose resignation to re- sume private business in Chicago takes effect tomorrow The nomination, it is understood, may go to the Senate within few days. MT. Julian was suggested by MT. Hurley. There ara two vacancies on the commission. the place of George Rublee, whose nomi- nation was not confirmed by the Sem ate. never having been filled William J. Harris, vice chairman, automati- cstlly will succeed MT. Hurley as chair man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31


 The Boston National Grand Opera com pany, this season, has attracted it's larg- est audiences, when it has presented the favorite operas of long standing. Of this category is Verdi's inspiring Aida" which will be the night offering of their coming engagement at the Bijou theatre, Saturday, February 3. This opera pos sesses those qualities which endear it to the average musical ear-even the un- trained-easly remembered melodies, ranging from the sentimental to the high ly dramatic, from the pathetic farewell duet of Aida" and Radames to the grand and thrilling ensemble in the triumpnal scene. Barbaric splendor is depicted in it's scenes as well as it's music, and the Bos- ton National management is said to have taken every advantage for making this an artistic and interesting spectacle as well as great musical presentation. The Saturday matinee will be given to an- other great favorite of long standing Gounod's beautiful Faust"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Dog Race

Dalton, Minn., January 3o-The seven leading teams in the Winnipeg-St. Paul dog race covered only 8 miles today. resting here at 5 D. m., after a day of comparatively easy going. All expect to be away to an early start tomorrow, with their teams in good condition Fred Hartman, American who since early in the race has been regarded as almost eliminated, is pushing his four dogs through the night ~hoping to catch up with the others. He drove into Fergus Falls at 7:10 p. nl., where 1t was ex- pected he would tie up for the night. In- stead, after resting, he cracked his whip over the backs of his team and an- nounced he would sleep with the leaders tonight, and pushed ahead with this place as his objective. Mike Kelly, who has been among the leaders, left one of his dogs at Fergus Falls. He announced tonight that he would be able to make as good time during the remainder of the race with the four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
CITY TO BUY A
 CONCRETE MIXER

No ordinance involving large outlay of money for the purpose of improve ments was passed by the commission yesterday.
 Upon the recommendation of Commis- sioner J. D. Truss, the board authorized the expenditure of sum not exceeding S4264 for the purpose of constructing four concrete culverts along Avenue F, which IS now being paved with permanent paving. This was based upon the esti- mate of the engineer
 The commissioner of street improve ments said he needed badly concrete mixer. He estimated the cost of one to be about 5000. The commission granted his request and referred the mat ter to the purchasing agent. He will advertise for sealed competitive bids for the mixer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Wagner to Be Cut

Pittsburg, Pa, January 3O.-The salary of Honus Wagner will feel the blue pen cil of retrenchment this season, Presi- dent Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg National said tonight. Wagner's present salary is understood to be sl0O00 year. The Pirates owner refused to indicate how much of this would be chopped off.
 T think Honus understands the matter perfectly" said President Dreyfuss. '1n fact, he invited a reduction in his 1916 salary. but we refused to lower the fig- ure then, as we felt that others and not he should be subjected to a cut"
 Wagner has not yet signed a contract for 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Coal Crisis in France

Paris. January So.-The "coa1 crisis in France. which Is being felt in Paris and other places, came up in the Chamber of Deputies today Deputy Lugol complained that there was no lack of coal nor means of transport, but simply bad organization and neg ligence. Minister of Transport Her riot said the production in the French mines was only 20,000,000 tons. half of that before the war. France therefore had to import 40,000,000 tons under the most difficult conditions Miners were being recalled from the front and were expected to increase the produc- tfon