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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
CRANE SAYS RUSSIA
NEEDS "RESF CURE
Too Many Quacks Seek to Administer
Nostrums - Expects U. S. to
Be of Great Help

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 26.-Charles r.
Crane of Chicago, a member of the
American commission in Russia, who
spent two days in Stockholm Ell route
from Petrograd to England and France,
describes Russia as facing a long peri
Cd Of trial and inner chaos, and to be
suffering from an overdose of exagger-
ated modernism in socialistic reform
ideas
Russia's many leaders, he declares,
are cropping blindly for egreSs from the
present troubles, but are inspired by a
sincere desire ana intent to find
satisfactory solution and to bring new
Russia to her proper place among her
her present allies.
Mr.. Crane sees no immediate pros
pect Of u Qualification of the situation.
He thinks some time may elapse be
fore Russia gets on her feet again and
takes any vigorous part i'll the prose
cution Of the war.
Mr.. Crane was in Petrograd when
the struggle between Premier Kcrenskr
and Gen. Korniloff, the former comman-
der-in-chief of the Russian armies, came
to a head.
The process of tearing down and of
discard, Mr.. Crane believes, has not yet
come to a pause.
/ America, he says, which occupies a
special place in the Russian mind, and
whose efforts and advice are felt to be
disinterested and unselhsh, is destined
to play an important part i'll the ex
ipected turn in affairs from the destruc
tive to the constructive phase.
." Russia, said Mr.. Crane, sis now
the sick man of Europe, Continuing
the simile, he declared that the danger
I for the patient lay in the fact that toe
many quacks and ignorant specialist
were contending for the right to bt
admitted to the bedside and administe,
nostrums whose value in any case wa.
doubtful and which should certainly
be tried under other circumstances be
fore being administered under condi
tions which might result in the dealt
or permanent invalidism OF the sufferer
Perhaps he conjectured, "wha
Russia needs most is not social mcdi
cines but the rest cure. :
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
CONFERENCE OVER
DEMONSTRATORS
Brattleboro Agricultural Officers At
tend Meeting in Bellows Falls
| Two Counties May Join.

\. w. Sweeton. county agricultural
agent, and G. L. Sticknev, treasurer of
the Windham County Agricultural asso-
citation. attended a meeting in Bellows
Falls YESTERDAY afternoon at which
plans were discussed for this and Wind
sor counties to cooperate in the employ
ment of woman county agent and
demonstrator.
1t would he the mission of such a
demonstrators to visit the homes in every
town and give instructions as to how
to improve surroundings and make the
work of housewives more efficient in
many ways. Providing the two counties
join issues and appropriate $500 eacl
70 dcfray travelling expenses of the
demonstrator the government will pa5
her salary.
Windsor county already has decided t,
take up this new work and has askeC
Windham county to cooperate. 1t is be
lieved that the project will be favorabli
met with here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
STEAMSHIP SUNK
IN SPANISH WATERS
Submarine Opened Fire from Midst of
Fleet of Fishing Boat3-Ten of
Crew Killed

PARIS. Monday, Sept u. delayed =
The French steamship Amiralde kersaint,
$50 tons gross, was sunk on Sept. IA. aft
cr being attacked by a submarine in Span
ish territorial waters The submarine
opened fire from the midst Of feet OF
fishing boats, the presence OF which pre-
vented the steamer from using her guns
effectively After a long combat tho
steamer was sunk just outside the terri
toral waters The captain was taken pris
oner on the submarine. Ten members q
his crew were killed or have died of in
iulipS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
Centre Congregational Church

The 18th annual meeting Of Vermont
Branch Of Woman Board of Missions
will be- held in the First Congregation
al church in Bellows Falls TUESDAY and
Wednesday, sept - and % Sessions
Tuesday at 9.30 aud 7.30 p. m. Wcdnes-
day az $50 a. NJ. II hoped a large
number Of women will plan to attend
M least one day of the sessions
Rumnage sale beginning Thursd"y
noon nnd cnr'iu"'ng thro~-h Friday
and SATURDAY. i8 tb, vacant store III the
Emc son lW,dirt nn Eu.o. street. ANY
who have articles are asked 10 sen
them To the store If possible Thursday
forenoon
During the canning season, the Cent tC
church women are asked 10 remember
ihc Thanksgiving Food Sale and to pat
aside q jar or two Of pickles or preserves
now
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
PICTURES OF LOCAL
SCENERY DISPLAYED
Views Photographed by B. A. Crown
Given Place in Brooks House and
Board of Trade Rooms

. Every Vermont hotel Vermont
picture gallery was the slogan set by
James 2. Taylor, secretary of the Great
er Vermont association, and the local
board of trade has taken the initiative
in this section of the state. Under the
direction of Horton d. Walker, presi-
dent of the board of trade, some excel
lent views III and around Brattleboro
have been taken and now occupy prom
inent space on the walls of the Brooks
House office They are the Photographic
work of B. A. Grown and are artistical-
t " framed A similar set has been
placed in the board of trade rooms
The views are Broad Brook West
River, Brattleboro Retreat Grounds
West River Road, West River Scenery
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26

LONDON, sept 36.-Although details
arc lacking it is reported that a thrilling
battle occurred between German and Brit,
ish airmen few miles from London,
which probably accounts for the fact that
last nights air raid resulted in so little
damage in the metropolis. German air
planes, although they crossed the coast at
different points. were met and continually
harflcd by a large force Of British ma
chimes. Whether any of the raiders were
brought down has not been learned. but
according to early reports the formation,
OF the German fleet which was coming
towards London at a great height and
speed were completely broken up by Brit
lsh tiiers the raiders separating and al
except one turning back, closely pursued
/ 80 effective were measures taken to in
Iterccpt this lone intruder that he was I'm
Iabe to penetrate beyond the outskirts o
! London
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
State Agricultural Commits
siOner Tells of His
Department
OPPORTUNITY FOR
VERMONT FARMERS
Possibility of Much Greater Develop
ment, Which Would Help Farmers and
All Branches of Business Compli-
ments Sweeton.

That agriculture is destined to come
into its own again and offer induce
ments to young men to remain on the
farms instead of driving them into the
cities to seek a livelihood vas the opin-
ion expressed by L. 5. Brigham of St.
Albans. Vermont commissioner of agri-
culture, while discussing the work of
his department before a representative
gathering of business men in the new
Office of the board of trade and farm
bureau last night.
''In Vermont, said the speaker, :" for
40 or 80 years we have been sending
young men out, but these conditions
cannot continue. We must hold them
here and invite others in. The state
should select people whom it wants TO
toccupy the farms and help them in
Ieverv possible way. At least ne-fifth
of the farms in Vermont are for sale
and are going to change hands very
soon. We ought to be virtually inter
tested in people who are to purchase
sthem. Farms should be developed to
maximum capacity. This is essential
if they are to succeed. The agricul
ltural opportunity must be made just
as great as it is possible TO do. There
ought TO be an organization so that
,, farming will become an occupation TO
he entered with profit, so that il will
attract the best men. Those old meth
DDS of long hours and hard toll drive
men from the farms. -
Commissioner Brigham was introduced
, by Horton D. Walker, president of the
board of trade, who briefly referred to
the farmers position as being more
important now than il ever has been
and his opportunity greater. With this
the commissioner agreed. adding that
, the agricultural question was absorb
) ing attention of people all over the
, country and world, pleasantly referring
, to the hosts of amateur farmers includ-
= ing business and professional men who
have had much experience the past sum
mer.
4 BY way of introduction the commits
sioner stated that it was the business
y of the department of agriculture TO
make farming a profession worthy of
the attention of any young man look
ing for calling. He then gave a brief
summary of the history of his depart
ment and what it is doing. His talk
was in a pleasing, conversational tone
and was unusually interesting. Every
+ one present seemed to realize the i'm
! portance of his work and listened tc
n feverv word with close attention. He
n lpunctuated his remarks by citing mn
merous instances which have come Il
f his personal attention throughout tbs
a, state and related many amusing Incl
dents which kept his hearers in happ,
frame of mind.
In 1870 "A board of agriculture was
: first established in Vermont, according
= to Mr.. Brigham S historical reference
This held three-days' meeting onc'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
ROBBINS SUMMER
RESIDENCE GONE
Early Morning Fire Burns
House, Garage and
Automobile
AROUSED"
BY MRS. ROBBINS
Telephone Alarm Brings Neighbors, but
Little Gould Be Saved Loss Up
wards of $4,000, Partly Insured-Mr
Robbins Was in Boston.

Dutton Farm, the beautiful summer
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Merton G.
Robbins of New York, located on the
Black Mountain road, was visited by
fire early this morning which result
ell III the total loss of the house, garage
and Hudson touring car, valued in all
at more than $4,000.
Mrs Robbins, the little girl, four
years old, and two servants were alone
| in the house, Mr. Robbins being in Bos-
ton About l15 clock Mrs Robbins
was awakened by the smell of smoke
ana looking ont Of one of the rear win
dows saw that the shed was III flames.
Acting quickly, she sent an alarm
| by telephone which aroused all of the
neighbors and then called the servants
and carried the child to place Of safe
lty.
BY the time aid arrived the flames
had spread to the house and though cy-
eryone worked valiantlv all that it was
possible to save was a few clothes and
little furniture. Speedy action on Mrs.
Robbins 5 part saved the day from what
otherwise might have been very dis
astrous fire indeed Fortunately there
was no wind which prevented the
blaze from reaching the barn
About clock Mr. Robbins was not
flied by telephone in Boston, while thc
house was still burning, and he caught
| the paper train which reached here at
- o'clock.
The house was built III 1870 by tht
late stephen Dutton, from whom Mr.
Robbins bought it 10 Years ago Sine,
that time he has made improvement;
evcrv year, until it was equipped witt
every modern convenience. Further i'm
lprovements were being made this fall
which was one reason whv Mrs. Rob
bins was remaining at the farm. 1t wa,
located i'll the summer colony just bacl
of Naulahka, Rudvard Kipling S forme
home.
just what caused the fire is undc
tcrmimed and perhaps never will b.
, known. Spontaneous combustion from
sawdust in the ice house and hot ashc
emptied too near the buildings by sery
ants are theories advanced. The loss i
partly covered by insurance.
Mr. and Mrs Robbins had planned t
Ireturn to their New York home mex
SATURDAY,.
Mr. Robbins SAYS he and his famil
think too much of the place to deser
: it because of this calamity, and he il
tends to rebuild although he eanno
state just when this will be done.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
RED CROSS TICKETS
ON SALE TOMORROW
May Be Obtained at Thomas's Phar-
macy and on Friday at Box Office
Concert to Begin at 8.15.

1t has been arranged that tickets for
the Red Cross concert in the Audi
torium Friday evening of this week will
be placed on sale tomorrow morning in
Thomas s pharmacy. On Friday morn
ing at clock the sale will be con
tinued at the box office in the town hall
building. The tickets will be all one
price and the concert will begin at S.1c
20 clock. The meetings in the churches
will close little early in order that
persons attending those meetings viii
not be late to the concert.
The artists will be Mrs. Mary How,
Burton, soprano; Frederick L. Mahn
first violinist of the Boston symptom,
lorchestra; Ernst Perabo of Boston, pi
Ianist, and Lucien Howe, accompanist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
10 Odd Fellows Temple

"Wednesday. sept 20, district meeting
at the subordinate lodges ot District No.
10 Banquet 1T $50 Lodge open 1T 730.
Al odd Fellows cordially invited 70 at
a meeting Of District No. 10 will be
held in the Temple Wednesday, Sept
% An odd Fellows are invited and
especially the older members, as the
second degree will be conferred by De
gree Master Charles G.. Staples and the
new set of scenery will bc used fol
the first time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
PERUvIANS INDIGNANT.
Will Break with Germany Unless Salts
faction Is Given Soon.

LIMA, Peru, Sept. 26.-The govern
ment has instructed the Peruvian min
lister at Berlin to present to the German
government demand that satisfaction
be given within eight days for the sink
ling Of the Peruvian bark Lorton. II
the demand is not met diplomatic re
lations will be broken off.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
ADVISE AGAINST STRIKE.
Three Thousand Men at Norfolk Navy
Yard Expected to Return to Work.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Interna-
tional officers of the labor unions in
volved in the strike of more than 5000
mechanics at the Norfolk navy yard
have advised the heads of the local
unions there to return the men to work,
pending negotiations to adjust the diff
ferenceS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
In Uniform. All Right.

Lady of House-You say you are in the
army Then why aren't you dressed as
a soldier?
Ragged Rogers-Tt's de army of de un-
employed lady, an dis is me fatigue uni
form
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
CONFERS WITH WILSON.
Swedish Minister Given Audience by
the President Today.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. = The
minister from Sweden, w. A. F.
Ekengren, was received today by
President Wilson. The audience, ar
ranged at the minister s request,
aroused considerable interest, com
ing close on the disclosures of how
Sweden 5 legations in Argentina and
Mexico had been transmitting secret
communications for Germany. No
announcement was made of the pur-
pose of the minister s visit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
Drive Resumed on the Front
Northeast and East of
Ypres This Morning
CITY OF LILLE Is
ONE OF DETECTIVES

Wero Staggering from Sanguinary
Ropulse Sustained Yesterday in a
Heavy Attack.
with less than a week 5 wait after
delivering masscd blows at the German
line IN Flanders the British have re
sum2d their drive, launching an at
tack on the front northeast and east of
Iprcs early this morning. The trend of
the battle was only briefly indicated in
the early statement, Field Marshal HG:g
reporting that his troops were making
good progress. Apparently the effort
is aimed al driving in deeper the wedge
already forced into the German front
aqtridc the lprcs Meuincs road aud
uorthward beyond the Yprcs .Roulcrs
railway line
Last Thursday S thrust pushed this
wedge approximately mile further in
10 the enemy tcrritorg, where tn,
ground gained was well consolidated
pnd held firmly against numerous des
peratc counter attacks. The dent point
Of the wedge has almost reached lin,
extending directly northward from tn,
great French manufacturing city OF
Lille, the development Of which is rs
gumcd 20 be ono Of the great ohicCtive'
of the Flanders attack.
The enlargement of the Nprc> salient
II likewise having the effect of endau
ucriug the German lines TO the north
extending 10 the Belgian coast.
The now British blow was struck to
dav just rs the Germans were stag
gcring from the effect OF sanguinar,
tepulsc they sustained yesterday IN
heavy attacks which they delivered OF
the ridge east Of Iprc. The Ger
mar had made their way into tho
British lines at two points on marrow
front in one of these attacks. but wcr,
forced out in the British counter eiTor
later In the day. simultaneously TIN
British are continuing their aerial am
naval attack, on the Belgian coast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
CIDER APPLES WANTED

VIII pay 4Oc per 100 lbs. for cider
apples delivered at Brattleboro railroad
station. For time of loading write or
telephone F. L. Wellman. 1872
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
GERMAN RAIDERS
BACK LAST NIGHT
Came in Two Fleets to Attack London
But Most of Airplanes Were Driv-
en- Away Quickly

LONDON. Sept 26.-Six persons were
killed and l6 injured in the southeastern
outskirts OF LONDON in last nights raid
Lord French commander OF the home de
fenses, reports that the first group Of
raiders which approached London last
night was driven back by gunhrc, not
more than two penetrating the city de
fenses. Half an hour later the second
group Of raiders was driven off while ap
preaching London.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
BRITISH MADE PROGRESS.
Attack on Wide Front in the
Ypres Region This Morning.

LONDON, Sept. 26. The Brit
ish made an attack this morning on
wide front in the Ypres region
Good progress is reported by the
war office.
In their new attack this morning
the British pushed back the Germans
over the high ground east of Ypres,
Reuter- $ correspondent at the Brit
ish headquarters reports.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
Red Mems Hall

\ regular meeting Of Pocahontas
Council will he held tomorrow evening
Triumph lodge No l33, ;. +. of g., will
meet "Wednesday evening. sept ~. at 3
o'clock Important business Dues are
payable Tor the quarter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight. Warmer in Vermont
Thursday Fair South Winds.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. = The
weather forecast: Fair tonight. Warm
er in Vermont. Thursday fair. Gentle
to moderate south winds.
Sun sets at 5.41. Light all vehicle
lamps at CSC.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
BOMBARDED OSTEND.
British Naval Forces Made Attack
Two German Airplanes Downed.

LONDON, Sept. 26. ~ The German
naval base at Ostend on the Belgian
coast was bombarded yesterday by Brit
ish naval forces. British aerial patrols
over the feet encountered six hostile
airplanes and downed two.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
No Firebug.

Father guess that young man OF yours
is all right daughter: hut he'll never set
the world on fire
Daughter ! should say not: he's in the
insurance business
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
The Eternal Feminine.

Important staff officer Ton urgent bust
ness)-Why have you stopped: There's "a
clear road,
Chaffeuse There's such dear little cat
in the way, sir.-The Passing Show
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26

Continued on Page A.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-16

OF the thousands of young Norwe-
gians who have immigrated to the
United States. many left Norway be
cause of their unwillingness TO serve
in the army and have gone to the great
northwest, where they have built
homes. Many of them have not es-
tablished their American citizenship.
although they have lived for years in
the United States and intend 70 make
il their home in the future.
There is an agreement between Nor
way and the United States that Norwe-
gian-Americans. returning to Nor
way shall not be drafted into the Nor
wegian army until they have been
here two years. Most OF those return
ing here on visits are careful TO leave
before this two years has expired.
Now that the proposal - draft them
into the American army has been
brought forward. some cf the news
papers seem to derive satisfaction
from the possibility thai Norwegians
who left home 10 escape military serv-
ice might be compelled to serve in
the American army.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-16

it," he said. Not a thing had been
disturbed. Even the same grease was
still in the frying pan in which | had
cooked my last breakfast there in
1897, and was surprised to find a
liberal quantity OF supplies on hand.
still in good state OF preservation. "
He spent the summer months in kill
and preserving a supply Of game for
the winter. he said. and thus he spent
five winters and four summers there.
He made four trips south and traded
gold and mrs 70 the Indians Tor more
supplies. He met a band of white
men in 1915. but they were going out
and knew less than he did about the
outside world.
when I left for the north, the
papers we're discussing world wide
peace" he said. 1T did not seem
possible that | would ever again hear
OF a war OF any importance. learn
ed Of the war in Seattle week ago"
He has purchased n quantity OF
literature on the war and is busy
poring over back files OF newspapers.
to inform himself.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-16
Bisbee Pilgrim Has Champion
Hard Luck Christmas Story
of the World.
His Sweetheart, His Brother
and His Money All Vanish
ed Into the Thin Air of Lost
Hopes and Dreams That
Never Come True.

You've been printing some hard
luck stories in that Man to Man col
umn of yours off and on. notice. but
| can tell YOU the champion hard luck
Christmas story of the world" de-
clared Ben. the star meehanician OF a
certain BiSbee garage, 70 the news
paper man yesterday. while the latter
was waiting TO have some energy in
jected into the motive power OF his
balky and sullen flivver.
Cut loose" urged the newspa-
per man.
Well. it was this way" said Ben.
with = sorrowful sigh that came from
deep down in his "innards." a few
months ago | was working down in
Texas in 4 garage and my brother
came to see me. had flivveI and a
sweetheart. and. OF course. intro
dueed my brother to both Of 'em. VINO
wouldn't?
Il took that fellow along with me
when took my girl out riding and
the three of US sat up there on one
seat as snug as a bug in a rug in that
chubby. ehummy. flNvering roadster
car. | claim TO be a free handed guy
and always did believe that blood
was thicker than water.
Well. time went on. and went on.
too. l came over here and left the
flivver and the brother and the sweet
heart back there in that Texas town.
wrote that girl regular. Wrote her
when I was tired after fighting liiv-
vers all day long and into the nisht.
And what do you thikc" Here
Ben's voice rose to a wall and he paw
ed the air with grimy hands. Got a
letter today fISm that lunkhe2d OF a
brother OF mine. telling me he had
Just married my girl ard wanted 10
borrow SEQ and my nivver to make a
Wedding trip TO Dallas"
The newspaper man spread the SYM
pathy in chunks. The case was worthy
Of it. And of course YOU are going 70
tell him to 60"
OF course nothing interrupted
Pen. L wrote his awhile ago and sent
him the twenty and told him % take
the flivver. No use 10 cry over
spilled milk. is thereG ANY giri that
would prefer that chUcklehead or a
brother 10 me amt the girl am look
ing Tor. And besides. r's a mean
man that wont help his own brother to
have a good time On his honeymoon
trail. when a flivver and : little old
twenty will turn the trick.
The newspaper man has always ad-
mired Ben. lie can take coal oil
lamp and q parior match and wire
nail and some Tin and a second hand
baby buggy and the gift Of miracles
,,a ..aha ~ atstsa-pnhile He can call
car back from tne dead after the
clodS OF despair rattle on its cotn III
But any gent that can get a Christmas
present like this triple blow and still
smile and wish the bridegroom hap
piness is a great man and Il philoso-
pher Of the cid school