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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
SAYS AMERICA is
NOW WORLD POWER
Lloyd George Welcomes Our Stand Side
by Side with the European
Dem ocracieS.

LONDON, April Premier Lloyd
George yesterday gave to the American
newspapers, on behalf of the war cabi
net. the following:
America has at one bound become
world power Ill a sense she never wasl
before. She waited until She found al
cause worth of her traditions The
American people held back until they
were fully convinced that the fight was
not a sordid scrimmage for power and
possessions. but an unselfsh struggle
to overthrow a sinister conspiracy
against human liberty and human
rights.
''Once the conviction was reached,
the great republic of the West has leaped
into the arena, and she stands now side
bv side with the European democracies,
who, bruised and bleeding after three
years of grim conflict, are still fighting
the most savage foe that ever menaced
the freedom of the world.
''The glowing phrases of the Presi-
dent 5 noble deliverance illumine the
horizon and make clearer than ever the
goal W. are striving to reach.
"There are three phrases which will
stand ont eorcyet in the story Of this
crusade The first is that the world
must be safe for democracy, the next,
the menace to peace and freedom lies
| in the existence Of autocratic govern
ments backed by organized force, which
| is controlled wholly bv their will and
mot by the will of their peoples, and
the crowning phrase is that in which
| he declares that n steadfast concert
| for peace can never be maintained ex
cept by the partnership Of Democratic
nations
"Thcsc words represent the faitl
which inspires and sustaius our people
in the tremendous sacrifices they hay,
made and are still making. They alst
believe that the unity aad peace o.
mankind can only rest upon democ
racy, upon the right OF those who sub
nit TO authority TO have a voice il
their own government; upon respee
for the rights and liberties Of ia
tions both great and small, and upol
the universal dominion Of public right
ITO all Of these. the Prussian mill
tarv autocraev is an implacable foe.
"The Imperial War Cabinet, repre-
sentative Of all the peoples of tn
British empire, wish me on their be
half to recog.i. he ehivalry an
courage which call the people Of tn
United States to dedicate the whole o
their resources to the greatest cau>
that ever engaged human endeavor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
Walter r. Spaulding, For
mer Lieutenant, at Head
of Movement
WILL BE AT ARMORY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Adjutant General Approves Step and
Former Captains of Company I Ex-
press Willingness TO Aid = Second
Regiment May Be Organized.

Walter R. Spaulding, who was in
command of Company l, Y. \. c., most
of the time that the company was on
the Mexican border last summer and
who received his discharge from the
service last December, has taken the
first steps locally towards the organiza-
ton of a second company in Brattle-
toro.
IN common with most others, he be-
lieves that a call will be made very
soon for a second regiment from Yer
mont and he intends to have Brattle-
boro prepared to furnish company
| promptly.
Mr.. Spaulding was in telephone com
munication yesterday with Adit Gen.
Lee S. Tillotson, who Informed him
that the state authorities would be
glad to have any steps taken that would
be in the nature Of further prepared
ness, although the adjutant general
said that he had no authority to order
such a company organized yet
Ex-Lieut. Spaulding has talked with
former Captain E. !. Waterman and
former Captain W T. Haigh, both OF
whom have expressed Willingness to
aid i'll the training of new company.
James A. Helyar, former lieutenant
of the company, has considered the mat
ter of another company here and doubt
less would lend his aid in the organiza-
tion and training of such body. There
are other veterans of the company OF
the regular service in town who with
out question would be glad to aid in
training a new company.
Mr.. Spaulding has talked the matter
over with a number of young men il
, town who are willing to go into pre-
: paratory training, and he will be al
the Armory Sunday afternoon from ;
to 6 clock to receive applications and
: to explain what it is planned to do.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
OFFICE
IS OPENED HERE
Is in Charge of Corporal White, Assist
ed by Privates Who Were with
General Pershing' S Force

Corporal George j. White of the Unit
cd States army is in charge of the re
cruiting, office which has been opened
in room 500 of the federal building
He is anxious to secure men between
the ages of Is and 80 for service in the
regular army. Candidates must weigh at
least 1l0 pounds and be ) feet, inches
IN height, Corporal White is being
assisted by Priyatcs Fitzpatrick and
Kelley. who recently returned from
service with General Pcrshing 5 expedi-
tionars- force in Mexico. The local re-
cruiting office IS open from s a. nj. to
p. III.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
GEO. G.. FISK DIES
IN SPRINGFIELD
Was Summer Resident of Hinsdale,
N. H, and Large Property Owner
There and in Springfield.

George c. Fisk, Sc, of Hinsdalc, y H..
and Springfield, Mass, died yesterday
morning at his home at 10 Holland
road, Springfield, after being confined to
his bed for nine weeks, from the failing
health due to old age His career was
typically that of the aggressive self
made business man as he started with
nothing but his ability, and rose to
place of prominence as a manufacturer
of railway cars.
Mr. Fisk was until 1907 president OF
the Wason Manufacturing company and
had been especially identified with the
development of the Brightwood district.
He leaves q daughter, Mrs. Q. II. Dickin
son, with whom he lived, seven grand
children, Misses Julia and Minerva Dick
inson, Matte, Mildred, Florence and
Helene Fisk, living at 40 Holland road,
George +. Dickinson OF 10 Sumner ave
nue., and one great grandson, George Fisk
| Dickinson, ir. The funeral will be held
at the home Monday at o'clock. Rev.
| DR.. Clarence L. Rice of st. Paufs Uni-
versaEst church will officiate. The burial
will take place in the family lot in
Springfield cemetery.
Mr.. Fisk was born III Hinsdale. \. II.
March 1, 1881, a son Of Thomas i. and
| Emily Hildreth Fisk His first move
from his home town, after he had been 9
groccr's clerk for 2l years III the stor,
of f. W Hunt and Amidon Holland
was to Springfield. He arrived in thai
city in 1851, at the age of 20 years, Will
SO in his pockets. Work in drygood
store did not appeal to him and he lef
for Cleveland, O.. and landed III Beloit
Wis, where his business experience
were not very encouraging. Mr. Fisl
came back to Springfield during the sam
year, to work as bookkceper for Elezea
Ripley, but accepted q temporary pos
with f. ". WATSON, car builder lie re
manned with him, at a wage of ) a day
1t was not long until the youn. book
! keeper was paymaster as well. and i
1854 he was able to buy a one sixth in
, terest in the concern. On the incorpora
tion Of the company he became vic
president and on the death of T. "
Wason III 1870, president and genera
manager. The companys holding, wel
sold to the j. g. Brill company Of Phils
delphia seven years ago, and Mr.. Fisk II
, tired. Since that time he had been con
: cerned with his business interests, bl
5 spent the summers at his old home
I Hinsdale He returned to Springlie
T last November for the last time.
Mr.. Fisk owned the Brightwood pap,
mill and other property i'll Hinsdale al
y the Fisk homestead in Chesterfield.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

NEW YORK, April = The Cuban
congress tonight is expected to declare
that a state OF war exists between Cuba
and the imperial German government
according to a cable message from +. s.
Azpiazu, private secretary to President
Nlenoncal, to the republic OF Cuba news
bureau here.
Special committees from both the
Cuban house and senate which were in
session last night" the despatch says,
''reconvened this morning and discussed
President Menocal's demand for war with
| Germany. Both houses of the Cuban
congress will meet late this afternoon
and it is reliably, though as Yet unofli-
cially said, that Cuba's formal declara-
tion OF war will come sometime to.
might
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
GERMANY'S ALLIES
TO BREAK WITH u. S.
Passports Have Been Placed at the Dis
poSal of the American Embassy
in Berlin

LONDON, April Passports have
been placed at the disposal of the
American embassy in Vienna, accord
ing TO a despatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company, from The Hague
quoting kilograms received there from
the Austrian capital. The despatch
says Bulgaria aud Turkey also have
decided to break off relations with the
United States and that Holland prob
ably will look after Austrian interests
in Washington and American interests
in Vienna.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

OF 5OO0OOOO Bushels OF Wheat COnfrOntS country
WASHINGTON, April 7. = The second day of war;
with Germany found every government agency in action
along three determined lines with congressional commit
tees at work the army bill and finance measures
From many cities came word that United States mar
has had carried out orders of the department of justice
for arrests of 60 Germans whom the government believes
it dangerous to allow at large.
Government seizure of all radio stations and the clos
ing Of all except those needed for naval communication
authorized by President Wilson.
Both the and navy departments arranging
with contractors to furnish quantities Of sup
plies.
The house military committee met today to hear
Secretary Bakers explanation of the army general staff
bill to draft and train 100000 young within year
&nd the accompanying $300000O budget all of which had
President Wilson's announced approval
1t seems likely today that large part of the wars
cost which for the first year alone may far above the
S5000O0000 already asked of congress- even to S5OOO
0O0OO0 will be raised by higher taxes incomes inherit
ances and excess profits
Announcement will be made that free admission
to American harbors has been granted vessels of the
allies
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
MANY AIR FLIGHTS.
German Statement Says Entente Lost
Al Airships Yesterday.

BERLIN, April I. via London.-The
entente allies yesterday lost Il air
planes on the western front, says an
official statement issued today by the
German army headquarters staff. Thir-
ty-three of French machines were de-
stroyed in aerial engagements. Five
German airplanes did not return.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
SUBMARINE IN GULF.
Plainly Seen by Men on Fishing Smack
OFF Florida Coast.

TAMPA, Fla, April Capt. Lind
quist and the crew Of a fishing smack
from Sarasota today reported that they
saw large submarine in the gulf yes
tcrday The craft rose within a mile
Of them and there were men on its
deck. Capt. Lindquist said he hailed
but got no response. The boat was
headed south, three miles from the
shore Of Sarasota bay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
DIR. WHEELER HONORED.
Brattleboro Man at Head of New Eng
land Osteopaths.

HARTFORD, Conn, April DR.. {.
president of the New England Osteo-
pathic association here today. Sarah
Q. Emerson of Bristol. n. H., was made
a vice president and DR.. l.. B. Triplctt
of Springfield, Mass. treasurer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
Corm0ran Blown Up at
Guam to Escape Capture
by L. S. Officers
TWO OFFICERS AND
FIVE MEN KILLED
Thirty-two Officers and 321 Enlisted
Men Have Been Taken Prisoners, Ac-
cording to Roy Smith, Governor and
Commandant of Island.

WASHINGTON, April The in
termed German gunboat Cormoraa at
Guam has been blown up. The Cor
moran refused to surrender to tha
American forces which went to take
possession of her and was destroyed
by the crew.
Two German warrant officers AID
five enlisted men of the crew were
killed in the explosion. Twenty of
fecrs, Z warrant ofiecrc and 81 eli
listed men were taken prisoners.
The information reached the navy
department in message from Capt
Ros Smith. governor OF Guam and
commandant of the naval station there
The destruction of the Cormoran TOOK
place at clock last night Washing
toI time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

1918 a, m Assembling OF Bible school
in the chapel.
1890 a. m Morning service. Emblem
attic exercise by Mrs. Tomkinson's :
class. Reading by Miss Julia 81
monds. Sermon subject The Eas-
ter Message
l.45 a. IN. Bible school.
Gl5 p. M. intermediate Christian En-.
dcavor meeting.
40 p m. Cantata by the united
choirs Everybody welcome
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
GRAIN PRICES SOAR.
Sensational Advances Following Report
of Short Wheat Crop.

CHICAGO, April Accepting wheat
crop conditions shown by the govern.
mcnt report as Il calamity the wheat
market here today made sensational ad-
vances of from s and 5-8th cents a
bushel for May option to l3 aud three
quarters for September. July advanced
II and 3-4th cents. May corn sold up
) and three-fourth cents and Nav oats
! three eighth cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Cool Easter Predicted - Over
cast Tonight-Strong Winds.

WASHINGTON, April I. The
weather forecast: Overcast tonight.
Colder in interior. Sunday fair and
continued cool. Fresh to strong north
west winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
Red Mems Hall

Quonekticut tribe, No. ,, and Poca
hontas council, No. l. will hold dance
tonight at 5 o clock. Everybody well |
come.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

Efforts are being made to increase
the tobacco industry in Ireland, which
has soil that is said to be suitable for
almost all varieties of leaf.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
BRAZIL AND CUBA
COMING INTO WAR
The Cuban Congress Is Expected to
Make a Declaration Tonight and
Brazil on Monday

LONDON, April :. The Central News
says il is semi officially informed that a
declaration BY Brazil against Germany
may be expected by Monday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
NEWPORT NEWS. Va. April H.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April =
The presence Of \ German raider off
the Virginia Capes was officially re-
pclted here today. \ sea going tug
has nttn despatched to sea to warn all
outgoing and incoming vessels and
to order all outgoing vessels to
tura back. The tug is equipped with
wireless and is expected to reach all
ships in the danger zone
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
RUSH WAR PREPARATIONS

lousc Military Committee Met Today to Hear Secretary
Bakers Explanation of Army General Stanfs Bill to
Draft and Train 100000 Young Men Within Year
and the Accompanying $3,OOOOOO Budget.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
In Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, April 10, 80 p. m.-Reg-
ular meeting of Dennis Rebekah lodge.
There will he initiation and refresh.
mcntS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

lo5o a. M. Subject ot sermon, The Lille
Was the Light Of Men.
Il.l5 a. Mo session of th" Sunday
school
Loo p. M Easter exercise OF hp sun
day school Theme The Triumph
Of Love, All departments are
asked to meet in the chapel al 3.Ij.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
First Baptist Church

Rev. george i. Tomkm,on, Minister.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
Unitarian Church
Unitarian Literature Free.

Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs.
lanes NJ Adams. : Cedar st.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
Centre Congregational Church

Ecv. Richard II. CIopp, Pastor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07
GERMAN CONSP|RATORS ARE BEING
ARRESTED BY j. S. MARSHALS

None Are Allowed to Give Bail and They May Be Held
Until Close of War-Immense Number of Reservsts
Are Being Closely Watched - Prospective Shortage
of 50,000000 Bushels of Wheat COnfronts Country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

WASHINGTON, April THE navy
apartment was advised early today by
thc Nantucket shoals lightship by radio
that a suspicious looking vessel had
passed the lightship headed westward.
The navy department. expects the com
mardant of the Newport naval district
to takc "hatever steps he may deem
necessary without orders from the de-
partment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

BOSTON, April 1.-The following
message was received today at the Bos-
ton nav ward from the Nantucket
Ightship. Commerce raider passed
Nantucket Shoals lightship bound west
at 7.20.
The description Of the raider re-
cciyed here said that she, had two
maats, carried a large stack and was
slate in color Her size was given
as 10000 tons.
Later Il radio message received at
the Boston navy yard said that the
raider laid about three miles off the
lightship for half an hour and then pro
eeeded westward, where she was lost
to view.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-07

WASHINGTON, April Reports
of German commerce raiders off the
Atlantic coast were flashed along sea
board today and practically all ship
ping was tied, while naval patrols went
out to establish the identity Of mysteri-
Gus ships reported. 1t was the first
breath of war at the doors of America,
and it sent thrill through the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14

Probably one of the most significant appointments that has been made in the official family of Jefferson county for sometime was the appointment yesterday of Ed Woods as assistant to M. V. Hen ry, the incoming county treasurer. To those on the inside of county politics it is known that Ed Woods was the central figure in the political race which dwindled down from half a dozen candidates to Q contest between Capt. c. B. Rogers, the retiring treasurer, r,sand Prof. M " Henry, with the final result that the professor led the captain in the count of ballots by a small but sufficient majority
 Yesterday Ed Woods received his ap- polntment from MT. Henry as assistant treasurer with the additional compliment of having his official bond of S25,O0O hand ed to him as a token of appreciation by the new treasurer.
 In speaking of MT. Woods, the retiring treasurer Captain Rogers, paid him q high compliment stating that he was one of the most honest, straightforward, ef- ficient and loyal business or professional associates that he had come in contact with and that MT. Henry was to be con- graduated on securing his services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
BUILD UP ARMY
 BY PAYING MORE
 COMMITTEE TOLD
Universal Training Is At tackled as Undemocratic by Delegation of Physi-
 clans and Educators

Washington, January 1S.-Vigorous op- position to any form of universal military service or training was expressed before the Senate military committee today by several speakers for the American union against militarism. Physicians and physi- cal educators, headed by Dr. James War basse of New York, assailed par tiielllarly the suggestion that physical benefit would be derived from military training in the schools. They were followed by a dele- gation of men under the leadership of Max Eastman. formerly of Columbia uni- versity
 The committee which has under consid. eration Senator Chamberlains universal training bill and has heard a number of army officers and others in its support. set aside three days in which to hear wit nesses designated by the union against militarism At the outset today represen- tatives of the union made it clear that they were not opposed to building up an adequate army and navy, but would di- rect their arguments during today's ses- sion and those next week specifically against any proposal for universal service
 The group of physicians and physical educators contended that the sort of physical training required in military
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
BESSEMER COMPANY
 WILL REDUCE RATES
Daughters of Confederacy to Celebrate R. E. Lees
 Birthday on Friday

Bessemer, January 13.-(Special)-On Monday the Alabama company will form ally take over the plant of the Besse- mer Waterworks company and will con- tinue. it's operations. It IS stated that the new company win make readJust- ment of rates as soon as practical, and will submit the same to the city council for it's approval or rejection. It is stated the new owners of the company Will make a substantial reduction in water rates consistent with the operation of the plant at fair profit.
 Owing to the change from the Bessemer city court to the fifth division of the consolidated court of Jefferson county, no docket has been set for the coming week, and Assistant Clerk Rose Huey is making the necessary changes in the stationery and documents of the court. Judge J. c. B. Gwin is also making such changes as come under his supervision. The local chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, have arranged fine pro- gramme for the celebration of the blrth- day of Robert E. Lee on next Frloay January 19, at the High school audi torium. Dr. L. c. Branscomp VIII make the principal address, and appropriate musical selections will be rendered.
 Mrs. L. E. Mellown,- age e2, died yes terday at Wilkes station. She is sur
 vived by two sons, M. E. Mellown and R. A. Mellown. and three daughters Mrs Fannie Merriweatlier of Tuscaloosa, Mrs. Tate Sharpe and Miss Lima Mel Town. The funeral services will be held st the family residence this afternoon al 3 o'clock Internent at Walnut Grove cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
COMB SAGE TEA
 INTO GRAY HAIR
Darkens Beautifully and Re stores Its Natural Color
 and Lustre at Once

Common garden sage brewed into a heavy tea, with sulphur and alcohol added, will turn gray, streaked and faded hair beautifully dark and luxur- iant. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe at home, though, Is troublesome. An easier way is to get the ready-to ton of other ingredients, costing about 50 cents a large bottle, at drug stores, known as ''Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" thus avoiding lot of muss.
 While gray, faded hair is not sinful. we all desire to retain our youthful ap- pearance and attractiveness. By darken- ing your hair with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, no one can tell be- cause it does it so naturally, so evenly. You just dampen sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning all gray hairs have disappeared. After another application or two your hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy, soft and luxuriant and you appear years younger. Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur Compound is a de- lightful toilet requisite. It is not in- tended for the cure. mitigation or pre- vention of disease.--Adv.