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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
ENGINEER BURNED TO DEATH.
Back Draft Blew Open Fire Box, Cover
ing Him With Live Goals.

CLINTON, Mass, Feb. "a. James
Mansfield of Cambridge, q locomotive
engineer, died in hospital here today
from burns received when the back
draft in the fire box of his engine blew
open the door and covered part of his
body with blazing coal.
Joseph Mcneil of Everett, the fire
man, also was seriously burned, but ply
sicians said he would recover.
The accident happened on the Massa-
chusetts Central division of the Boston
& Maine railroad in West Berlin early
today when double-header freight
train reached the top of a steep grade
Mcneil said the door was blown open
Just after he turned off the steam. The
cab caught fire, but Mcneil escaped and
made his way to the front locomotive
and the train was stopped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
TREASURE TRAIN
ARRIVES IN TOWN
Comes Down West River Branch Rail
road Laden with Potatoes-Stores
Nov Have Spuds for Sale.

Late yesterday afternoon treasure
train came down the West River branch
railroad. 1t brought some potatoes.
Strong, vigorous men, with fast teams
were waiting. Each had the necessary
credentials to show that he had paid
zeal coin Of the realm for chance at
taking some of them away.
1t was not long before every bag of
potatoes had been allotted to its right
ful owner and some of the stores this
morning were boasting that they had
some potatoes for sale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
INCREASED GERMAN TAX.
Newly Presellted Rurget Raises Rate
20 Per Cent.

LONDON, Feb. 24.-War taxation in
Germany has been increased 20 per
cent in the budget presented to the
rcichstag yesterday By Count Won
Roedern, finance minister, according to
an Amsterdam despatch to Reuter- IS.
IN announcing the new war credit of
$4,000, ,000,0 900 marks Count Ven Roe
dern explained that the increase in
taxation was necessary because the
budget provides no new money while
the 'ssafety law enacted last year
calls for an increase Of 80 to 80 per
cent in the legal reserve. CouRt Won
Roadern said the war credit voted last
October was nearly exhausted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

biity Of break in diplomatic relations
between the Netherlands and Germany.
So far Holland has only made protests
against destruction of her neutral ships by
German submarines. but the startling
operations reported yesterday and today
are expected To arouse a wave of popular
indignation in the Netherlands which that
government may find it difficult to with
stand aycr Should it desire 20 do 50. The
situation for Holland IN relation to Ger
many as it is observed from Washington
is growing more and more difficult Off
cials and diplomats here viii be surprised
i. the government does not take some ac-
tion.
Robert Allen Haden, an American Pres
bytcrian missionary stationed at ~oochow,
China, persisted when the French liner
Athoa was destroyed by a submarine 30
miles east %. Malta. on the l7tn The
news came 90 Nashugt m yesterday from
Consul kcbliugcr at Malta, who said the
Athos was torpedoed without warning.
\ dispatch from Paris last night estab-
lished the further fact that the Athos wa,
carrying Scnegalese troops and colonial
lahorers when torpedoed III the Mediterra
mean.
Tho tarpedoinc, according to the dis
patch from Paris, occurred despite the fact
that the AtAos was escorted by the Frencl
torpedo boat destroyers Mameluk and En-
scl-na Henry, which. aided by a gunboat
saved 1850 persons from the steamer TIL,
circumstances of the sinking OF the Atho
thus led TO the belief that it cannot be tn
overt act that may lead to war betweel
the United States and the central powers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
PLANS FOR FUNERAL
OF SENATOR EDDY
Body to Be Brought Here Tomorrow
Morning-Funeral in First Baptist
Church Monday at p. m

Arrangements were completed today
for the funeral of Senator Hermon +.
Eddy of Brattleboro, who died in
Montpelier yesterday afternoon. A
special metal-lined casket is required
for transporting the body, and the
casket will arrive in Montpelier at 6
0 clock tonight. The body will leave
Montpelier tonight at 1856 clock,
arriving here on the train due to ar
rive at $40 tomorrow morning.
The body will be accompanied by
committees appointed this morning to
attend the funeral, who are named in
a Montpelier dispatch in this paper,
also bv Representative Ernest c. Pike
of Stratton, a cousin of Senator Eddy,
and probably by Lieut.. Gov. r. W.
Hulburd, president of the senate.
There will be q prayer service at the
house, 40 Western avenue, Monday aft
ernoon at 2.30 clock, followed by fu-
neral services in the First Baptist
church at clock. Rev. George L.
| Tomkinson, pastor, viii oiiiciate Sen,
ator Eddy was a member of the West
Wardsboro Baptist church.
The bearers win be George L. Dun.
ham, Charles c. Stanlps Harold +
H W HllucN anu W III ID. EoHllln OF bFdtIle
boro, Ernest G. Pike Of Stratton and
Frank K. Howe of Bennington Tht
body will be placed in the mausoleun
in Morningsidc cemetery and later the
burial will take place in Stratton.
Senator Eddy 5 mother, Mrs. L. 4
Eddy of Stratton and DIR. 4. |. Mile
of this town, who went to Montpeiel
yesterday, returned here today, ac
companied by senator Eddy S wife
and daughter, Miss Ethel, drove her,
yesterday from Stratton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
AIKEN SOLE OWNER
OF BERRY FARM
Putney Man Buys Interest Of Partner
George NJ Darrow-Demand for
Products Exceeds Supply.

George D. Aiken of Putney has
bought the interest of George NJ. Oar
row in the fruit and berry farm they
have conducted in Putney four or FIVE
years under the firm name of Darrow &
Aiken. He will conduct it in the fu-
ture under his own name.
He has about 45 acres of land which
has been very successfully cultivated
as berry and fruit farm. The demand
for the products of the farm has been
more than could be supplied and the
commodities raised there command the
very highest market prices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
So to $3.50 a BARREL.
Potatoes Are Quoted at These Prices
in Aroostook County. Me.

HOULTON, Me-, Feb. 24.-The pre-
vailing price of potatoes today was
from $S to $3.50 barrel with the mar
ket active and the demand general
Shippers predicted a further increase
on the ground that there are not
enough potatoes in Aroostook county
to supply the New England table, and
see a demand for March and April.
Farmers and shippers are said to be
holding stock for late shipping and
the car shortage is seriously affecting
movements.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
COAL SHORTAGE AvERTED.
Scarcity Of Bangor g. Aroostock Threat
to Tie up Potatoes.

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. 24.-Tha danger
of coal shortage on the Bangor &
Aroostock railroad which threatened
to tie up the shipment of millions of
bushels of potatoeu needed to meet a
country demand has been tenn
porarily averted, officials of the road
announced today. Enough coal to last
two weeks has been obtained from
other railroads they say, and barged
with cargoes for the company were
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
in Odd Fellows Temple

Monday. Feb > Regular meeting Of
Wantastiquet lodge.
Monday evening, Feb. 26-Regular
meeting Of Wautastiquet Lodge, No.
3. Tho second degree will be con
fcrscd
Tuesday, Feb 27.--Rcgular me, ting
Of Dennis Reb,kah lodge 4 social
hour with light refreshments after the
meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
TOWN MANAGER TO
SPEAK HERE TUESDAY
C. A. Bingham cf Norwood, Mass, VIII
Address Public Meeting in
Festival Hall.
Festival Hall.

Clarence 4. Bingham, manager Of
the town of Norwood, Mass, for the
past two years, will speak at a public
meeting to be held in Festival hall
next Tuesday evening. In view of the
agitation in favor of a manager form
OF government for Brattleboro, the
talk ought TO be of interest to every
taxpayer in town. Mr. bingham has
effected some big savings in Norwood,
which is not so very much larger than
Brattlcboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
FINLAND DUE NEXT WEEK.
American Liner Thought to be Olt Of
Danger Zone.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The Ameri-
can line steamship Finland, carrying
l66 passengers, among them DR.. Henry
Van Dyke, former American minister
to the Netherlands, sailed from Liver
pool on Feb. II and is due here next
Tuesday or Wednesday, the American
line announced today. She is now
presumed safely beyond the submarine
zone.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
Red Men S Hall

Al members Of the Catholic Order
Of Forcstcrs are requested to attend
an informal meeting and smoke talk
in Red Mems hall sunday, Feb. -, at
o'clock II. m. Please bring along
one or more prospective candidates.
Quonckticut tribe, No. ., and Poca-
hontas council, No. ., Will hold a dance
tonight at : O'Clock. Everybody wei
come.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
FRANK sANBORN DEAD.
Veteran Newspaper Man Long a Con
tributor TO Springfield Republican.

CONCORD, Mass, Feb. 24.-Frank-
lin B. Sanford, who was editor of the
Boston Commonwealth during Civil
war days and FOR many years a con
tributing editor of the Springfield Re
publican, died today at Westfeld, n.
J., where he went some time ago to
visit relatives. Mr.. Sanborn was So
years of age and was the author of
a number of biographical and histori-
cal works.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

THE HAGUE. Feb. 2l.-Constcrna-
t.ou was caused here by the announce
mlut of the torpedoirg and sinking
bv German submarines Of seven Dutch
cargo vessels. All the vessels left
lprobahly Falmouth) Feb. -, 1t having
been given TO understand b. the Ger
man authorities that that date would
hc relatively safe. the so-ealled
safe rcriod for neutral ships sailing
from British ports which originally eX-
rired Feb. 5 having been extended at
the request of the Dutch government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
ULLERY BUILDING
FOR SALE

This fine Main street property one
of the best built buildings in Brattle-
boro-is offered for sale at a reason
able price, based on rentals. The prop
erty consists of 55-foot street frontage
and about l20-foot depth; three stories
and basement, brick and granite build
ing, finished in hardwood throughout; ;
also fve-story annex. All well rented.
VIII be sold at less than it could be
built for today, and will pay over six
per cent. A large part of purchase price
may remain on mortgage at per cent.
This is a rare opportunity to get a
fine, piece of Main street property in
one of the best towns in Vermont. For
further particulars call on, or address,
J. G. ULLERY, Room 26, Ullery Build
! ing, Brattleboro, Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

Geology Prof Why, a geologist
thinks nothing at all of a thousand
years.
Student. Gosh. I just loaned ge-
ologist five dollars last week.-Pelican.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

NEW YORK, Feb. 2t.-The destrue-
tion Of Dutch ships Ivy German sub
marines as reported from London in
Wolves the los, Of vessels aud cargocs
valued at 100000, according to es-
timates made here today by agents OF
the line owning the seven ships sunk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
THE WEATHER.
Colder Tonight and Tomorrow-Strong
Winds Diminishing.

WASHINGTON, Feb. pa The
weather forecast: Fair and colder to-
night and Sunday. Fresh to strong
northwest winds diminishing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

lo.3oa. m.-Subject Of sermon, In God
We Trust.
ll.45 a. m.-Bible school. Glasses for
all ages.
Gl5 p. m.-lntcrmediate Christian En-
deavor meeting.
40 p. m.-Subiect, The Lost Sheep
and the Lost Coin. Dugan S or
chcstra, double quartet, chorus
lhoir. Mclcome to all.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

There are two British steamers
named Gronadicr, one OF l,OO4 tons and
the other of %57.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
Unitarian Church

UnItarIan Literature Free.
Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs
James VI Adams, Cedar st.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

1890 n. Morning wor hip. Sab
jcct, Oth7rworldIiness.
llAj ~. m.-Sunday school.
400 p. m. Junior Christian Endcavor
society in the chapel. Missionary
me ting.
6Ij u. Christian Endeavor meet
ing in the chapel Subject, The
HON, Missionary Board Of NJ
Dcnomnatiou-Wh Thor Are
aud What They Do. aiah
3j:l-l0.
7.30 p. m.-Scrmon topic, Follow NJ.
Monday, Feb. %, 3 p. m.--First scs-
sion Of the foreign mission study class
for the women viii be held with Mrs
l.. II. Crane, IS Western avenue. Any
who desire to join the class are cordi
ally invited to be present at this meet
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24
First Baptist Church

Rev. George Z. Tomkinson, Minister.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-24

Continued on Page S.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
CHICK SPRINGS MILITARY
ACADEMY GROWING
Thirteen New Students Since Christ
mas. Announcement Made Of Sum
mcr School for Boys.

Greenville, Feb. 17.-The superin-
tendcnt Of the Chick Springs Military
Academy announces that since the
Christmas holidays thirteen new stu
dents have been accepted for enroll
mcnt. This number Of cnrollmcnta at
this time of the session is rather un-
usual, and each addition is received by
the authorities as fresh indication of
the growing reputation Of the acad
cmy. Another favorable indication is
the fact that moro than fifty per cert
of tho cadets now at Chick Springs are
from without the state, and it is cX
pected that The opening OF tho next
session will see the number oF cadets
doubled.
The authorities of The academy arc
giving much time and attention 10 the
plans anh preparation for the Summon
Camp, which will begin its FIRST scs-
sion on July lSt. The Advertising mat
ter is being mailed out and should
prove quite ntcrcssiCg 10 parents WHO
have not arranged for tnci sons va
| cation. The advertisement is in the
form OF an announcement, Cnumcrat-
ng some Of the unique advantages and
special attractions offered by the
camp. IT is expected that practical
| ~ ell tho faculty Of tho .Acadcmy win
be retained at the camp, either as in
= al nu
Colonel w. d. Workman, the super
intondcnt Of the academy, is now en-
gagged in an effort to bring about the
organization Of athletic and oratori-
cal association To include the three
preparatory military schools of South
Carolina, Portcr's Military Academy
Bailey Military institute and The Chick
Springs Military Acadcmy. II the or
ganizaticn is effected, track meets
Will be held on the homo fields Of each
| OF tho schools once every three years.
| POrtcr's eager acceptance of Colonel
Wor!iman's Offer practically insurc&
| t.e orgcniHation ana Bailey Military
institute IS hctng urged 10 accept an
| invitation to join in jhc scheme. AZ
though answers from that Quartor in
dicatc very favorable consideration,
| the Grecnwood $chool has not YET nc,
cc3tcd. The association should provo
one Of the most important factors now
ri work for bringing the military
schools more directly to tic attention
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Free Flower Seed
Hastings CataAogu@
Tells Y0u About B&

No matter whether you farm on q
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers In small way, you Mood
Hastings 1917 Seed Catalog. Isy
ready now and we have a ccoy Eor
you absolutely free, if you aslt 2cr &,
mentioning the Dame Of this pater
In addition to showing you uT.c;,s i: 4
the varieties OF vegetables, laTl,
grass, clover and flower seeds, US
catalog tells how YOU can ges fi'>o Ga
splendid varieties of easily grown, Jai
beautiful flowers, with which Sc ;sa....-
tify your homo surroundings.
Good seeds Of almost every ;,,n!
are scarce this season, and YOU can. I.
afford to take chances in your ssa3
supply. Hastings Seeds are dspen,,
able seeds, the kind you can always
depend on having "good luck" with.
You arc going to garden or iarra
this spring. Why not insure SUCCESS
SO far as possible by starting Wit,
the right seed? Don't take chances
that you do not have to.
Write today for Hastings 1ot7
Catalog. It's free and will both in.e..
est and help you to succeed III 1917
H. G. HASTINGS CO.. Sesdema.1,
Atlanta, Ga.--Advt.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
$4,000 TO RED CROSS.
Daughter OF President wilson Gives
Proceeds Of Concerts.

Washington, Feb. 21-Thirty thous-
and dollars to the Red Cross.
That's the sum contributed last
year to this humanitarian organiza-
ton by Margaret Woodrow Wilson,
the presidents daughter, dramatic So
prano, who this winter. with % con
certs, expects to exceed the $4,000.
Miss Wilson, from her concert earn
ingS. takes sufficient to pay railroad
and hotel bills. All tho remaider goes
to the Red Cross.
Miss Wilson will arrive Thursday
afternoon late to sing in Memorial
Hall. she vii! not appear elsewhere
in Columbus. Local people who wish
to meet her viii have the opportunity
during a reception after the concert.
Friday noon Miss Helen Cox has ar
ranged luncheon for ~ guests at
the Hotel Dcshlcr in honor OF Miss
''''o'''
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
RUNDOWN WOMAN
Made Strong By Our VinoI

Fort Edward, N. Y.--"I was in a run.
down, nervous and weak condition, SO l.
could not do the houscwork for my littlo
family OF three. had taken cod liver
OIL cmulsions and other remedies with
out benefit. a friend told me about
Vlnoi tried it and it soon built up my
strength and made me q well woman SO
! now 90 all Of my housework. Mrs.
ELMER GL1DDEN.
we guarantee Vinol to restore
strength and build up rundown, weak
and dcbilitated conditions.
THE LAURENs DRUG CO., LAURENs
Also at the leading drug store in all
South Carolina towns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
FEEL BILIOUS? CAL6MEL SICkENS!
CLEAN LIVER AND BOWELS MY Way
Don't lose days work. If Constipated, SIuoosh
HeadaChy, take spoonful of "Dodson's liver Iane

Listen to me! Take no more sick
ening, salivating calomel when bilious
or constipated. Don't lose days
work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel, when it comes into contact
with sour bile crashes into it, breaking
it up. This is when you feel that awful
nausea and cramping. If you are slug
Igish and "all knocked out" If YOU,
liver is torpid and bowels constipatcd
or you have headache, dizziness. coat
ed tongue, if breath is bad or stomach
sour just take a spoonful Of harmless
IlDodson's Liver Tone
Here's my guarantec-Go to any
drug store and get 90 cent bottle OF
Dodson's Liver Tone. Take spoonful
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28

tonight and if it doesn't straighten you
right up and make you feel fine and
vigorous by morning | want you to go
pack to the store and get your money.
Dodsons Liver Tone is destroying tho
sale OF calomel because it is real liver
medicine; entirely vegetable, therfore
1T can not salivato or make you sick.
guarantee that one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
bowels of that sour bile and constipat-
cd waste which is ciogging your sys-
tom and making you feel miserable. r
guarantee that a bottle of Dodsons
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam.
lily feeling fine for months. Give it to
your children. 1t is harmless: doesn't
gripc and they like its pleasant taste.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28

friendly competition between the in
stitutions concerned.
The superintendent is in receipt of
communication from the command
ms general Of the eastern department.
stating that the war departments or
der Tor arms and equipment for the
cadets has been received. The rcuui
sitions have been filled, and the equip
ment is expected in very short while.
This ncws is considered quite favor
able, for 1t was feared that in this
period OF increased activities the re-
QUESTIONS might be delayed in their
transmission through the regular mil
ltary channels. 1t is also q relief to
know that the cadets are to be furn-
ished the same equipment as is issued
to the soldiers Of the regular army.
The cadets are all looking forward
anxiously to the arrival Of the equip
ment, and there is no doubt but that It
will add materially to the interest and
enthusiasm in the study Of military
tactics in the corps.
A debate between the Chick Springs
Military academy and Wofford Fitting
School has been arranged to take
place at Chick Springs on the night
Of March II. The query, is Resolved
That Military Service Should be Re-
quircd Of all Physically Fit and Men
tally Qualified Citizens OF the United
States, and was chosen by the dcbat-
ing team Of the academy while the
choice OF sides went to the fitting
school. Cadets Law and Erwin will
uphold the affirmative for the cadets
while the members OF tho Woford
team have moi been announced al
Chick Springs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
SOUTH CAROLINA
ASSEMBLY ENDS
One Quart Liquor Bill IN Hands OF
Governor Undonc by Congress,
Which Makes the State Bone Dry.

Columbia, Feb. 2l.-The South Caro-
lima Legislature adjourned late today
after session beginning January 8,
during which debate on prohibition
measures took up most OF the time.
a bill finally was passed in both
houses reducing from two quarts to
one tho amount OF liquor which might
be imported monthly. This bill now
IS before the governor for his sigma
ture, but todays passage in congress
of the Reed amendment TO the post
Office bill will make the state bone
dry" Immediately after President
Wilson signs thc bill in the opinion
OF United states senators and repre-
sentativcs who are considered author
tiles.
The South Carolina senate appar-
entity favored q bone dry" measure
but finally yielded to the house
The fight between supporters OF
Governor Manning and those of Al
fred ~. Richardson, chief game war
den, was temporarily halted today
when the senate voted to postpone un-
til the next session debate on the
governors veto OF bill to put the Sc
lection OF n state game warden in the
general election instead Of in the gov
crnor's hands, and to retain The in
cumbe,.t until the election Of 1918.
The governor gave as his reasons
for vetoing the bill charges that thoro
had been flagrant violations Of the
laws by the game warden and his
deputies. He also charged that the
recommendation OF Mr.. Richardson
for roappointmcnt made by the State
Audubon Society was irregular" and
that Mr.. Richardson and his assist
ants had maintained "pcrnicious
lobby" for the bill. Mr.. Richardson's
term expires March next.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
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ECZEMA REMEDY.

Sold on q guarantee for Eczema
letter, Salt Rhcum and similar af-
fcctions OF the skin and scalp. Sold
only by us, soc and $100.
Eureka Drug Co. Laurcns and Watts
Mill.