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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
American Says Germans
Have Called Many Men
Into Army Recently
FINANCIAL STRAIN
REPORTED SERIOUS
Germans Cannot Be Defeated This
Spring, But If War Lasted Two Years
Allies Would Probably Win 49, Sub
marine Menace a Bluff

LONDON, Feb l5.--An Amsterdam
despatch 20 the Times quotes an American
who has just arrived there from Frank
fort, where he had resided Is months, as
saying that the Germans have a great and
surprising number Of new troops The
despatch SAYS that every German man ot
military age who is not engaged in the
munitions industry ha, been ordered into
the army, with the result that the German
troops are now more numerous than at
the beginning OF the war.
The American is quoted as saying that
the age limit will certainly be increased. il
necessary lie did not believe the Ger
mans would be- defeated in the spring, but
If the war lasted another two years tho
allies probably would win.
According to the informant the financia
question was beginning 10 be serious. ant
while the next war loan might succeed II
probably would be- the last successful one
as the people realize that matters cannot
continue as az present
In reference to the submarine campaign
the American said that the stories current
in Holland about the immense number o.
submarines were German bluffs III,
claimed 20 have information that ther,
were not 200 of the undersea craft avail
able.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
HOOVER HOPEFUL ON
BELGIAN CONDITIONS
Does Not Believe Relief Workers viii
Be Held Prisoners-Supplies to
Last Six Weeks.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-Reports from
Berne that American relief workers in
Belgium are held prisoners by the German
military authorities We're discredited here
today by Herbert G.. Hoover, chairman OF
the American relief commission. Mr.
Hoover said he expected no difficulty in
the departure Of the Americans from Bel
gium into Holland and hoped they all
would he out within week
At present there arc ~ American relief
workers i'm Belgium IL is hoped that Il
Joint international Dutch and Spanish
commission may take over the relief work
largely directed 10y Dutch army officers,
although guaranteed by the two govern
meuts
Mr. Hoover believes that desperate as j,
Bclgum's condition the country will
emerge from the war in better condition
economically than any of the European
ncutral~, provided 1t Is not destroyed By
fighting. He estimates that the Belgian
per capita debt will be- about $50, Will,
that of other bclligercuts viii Jump from
500 TO $500 Belgian industry Is expected
20 revive quickly after peace. Mr.. Hoover
estimates that the supplies now in Belgium
viii last about six weeks. German official
feel that the supply will last while othc
arrangements are being made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
ROCKIES SHOULD
TRAIN ONE YEAR
Army General Staff Submits Plan for
General Training Before Secre-
tary Baker.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia de-
tailed plan for the establishment of a
national policy of universal military
training and service was laid before
Secretary Baker Yesterday by the army
general staff. 1t differs radically from
that provided for in the Chamberlain
bill favorahlT reported Saturday by
the senate military committee in that
full year of training would be re-
qulred as the absolute minimum. The
senate bill IS based on six months ;
training.
The staff bill was submitted to each
of tho 36 members of that BODY and
represents the consensus of their opin-
ion. 1t is understood to have be N
worked out in much greater detail than
the senate bill which leaves wide de.
partmental power to prescribe regula.
tions
In numerous public addresses Secre.
tary Baker has made references to com
pulsory service which have been inter
preted by some army officers as an in
dorsement of some such system, but
neither he nor President Wilson has
definitely committed himself. Will
the staff and senate bills now available
many officials believe the question wi
be given serious consideration at tn,
White House particularly in view O.
strained international relations.
The staff bill, which is und rstoad t,
have been modelled on the Argentin,
military system, TO some extent. wa
drawn by a committee of four offic II
of the general staff headed bv Col
Lockridge. Ten attached officers ot
duty at the war college aided in tn
work. The general staff officers ar
said to be unanimous in their belle
that the country can have no assuranc
of adequate defense unless some sys
tenn Of universal service IS provided
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
ELLIS LECTURES
TO RADIO CLUB
Tells of European Trip as Operator on
Oil Transport Program Given
Charter Closes Feb. 81.

The Brattleboro Radio club held
very successful social last evening in
Harmony hall, many young people
showing their interest by a good at
tendance. This was the first event of
its kind ever given by the club and it
promises to greatly stimulate interest
among local amateurs. The following
program was given: Piano selections,
Miss Malva Roberts; address, George
Z. Eberlein duet, Miss Hazel Switzer
and Mrs Florence Switzer; recitation,
Mrs. Valentine Morehouse; illustrated
lecture. Homer Ellis.
Mr. Ellis who has Just returned
from his first trans Atlantic trip as
chief operator on the oil transport
Paulsboro, vessel of 1l,OO0 tons ca
pacity, gave very interesting talk,
illustrated by many snapshots and
postcard pictures with the use of the
radioptieon. Each illustration was
carefully explained and Mr. Ellis gave
humorous incidents showing the differ
ence between foreign and American
customs. Among the pictures was a
SC lne, near an island, of a Norweg gian
ship which had been torpedoed, the
huh and masts still showing above the
water; also scenes aboard ship, Civ
ing all an opportunity to see what a
radio operator experiences.
1t was on the return Of this trip that
! Mr.. Ellis caught his first glimpse of
winter there being large cakes of ice
afoat at the outlet of the Delaware
river.
Mr.. Ellis also displayed many inter
esting curios, among them being for
cign coins, paper bills and passports
with Identification papers which al
alien seamen must have IN their pos
session. Pictures of the radio appara
tus on the Paulsboro were shown ant
fully explained, which added greatly
to the technical knowledge OF tn,
members of the club. The entertain
ment concluded with a dance.
Next Wednesday evening Mr.. Elli
will give a talk on the Eastern RadiC
Institute, from which he graduated. A
this meeting the charter of the clui
will b. closed. All who wish to JON
are asked TO be present at 73o ,. m
in Harmony hall.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
WINDFALL FROM
RECLUSE BROTHER
Angus Mcdonald of White River juno
ton to Receive $4,000 in Rich
mond, Va.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Feb.
15.-Angus Mcdonald of this village
has fallen heir to about $4,000 left
by his brother, Hugh Mcdonald, re-
eluse brother who for the last five
years lived near Richmond, Va, and
who died IN the Virginia hospital in
that city February s.
The southerner left will which was
drawn in Fulton county, Georgia, in
1912 in which he willed his property
to his children but he failed to give
their names or places of residence, and
as Angus Mcdonald of this town is
the only known heir he was asked By
the Virginia authorities to take charge
of the property, his identity being
learned from neighbors of the dead
man.
The beneficiary has lived here foi
many years and is proprietor of tht
boarding and rooming house on Maple
street known as the Maple Tree I'M
and he is also engaged in the Woo
business. He has left for Richmond.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
MANY DELEGATIONS
ATTEND FUNERAL
Services for Dr. Henry D. Holton Large
ly Attended in First Baptist
Church-Many Flowers.

The funeral of DR.. Henry D. Holton,
who died Monday, was held yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock in the First
Baptist church, the auditorium and
balcony being filled. Following a pray
er service at the house at LIS clock
by Rev. George E. Tomkinson, pastor
of the church, the body was taken to
the church and placed in front of the
platform ON which was bankod the
floral tributes from relatives and
friends which Were very numerous and
beautiful. It rested in state from 1.30
to 2.30 o clock.
The auditorium of the church, ex-
cept for the seats reserved for the
household and others, was occupied al
most entirely by delegations. The
physicians Of Brattleboro attended in
body, accompanied by others from out
of town. Delegations from every bank
ing institution and the Vermont Wheel
club, public library trustees, the trus
tees of the Austine Institution, the
state board of health and the faculty
of the University of Vermont, were
present III addition to all of the older
pupils of the Austine Institution with
some Of the faculty, and some residents
of the Home for the Aged and Dis
abled
Frank NJ. Cram, organist Of the
church, played prior to the opening of
the service by Rev Henry l.. Ballou
Of Chester, who offered prayer. Rev.
| George L, Tomkinson read scripture Sc.
| lections and delivered a eulogy. He
concluded by reading Tennyson S Cross
ing the Bar, a favorite selection of DR.,
Holton. Deacon Henry Bond offered
prayer and Rev Mr.. Tomkinson pro-
nounced the benediction.
Those who desired were given op.
portunity to look on Dr. Holton s face
before leaving the church. The burial
took place in Prospect Hill cemetery
beside the body of his wife.
The honorary bearers were Judge
James NJ. Tyler, George c. Averill
Luther w. Hawley and Carl S. Hopkins
of Brattleboro and DR.. c. s. Caverly OF
Rutland and DR.. F. 7. Kidder of Wood
stock, associates with DR.. Holton on the
state board of health.
Among those from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford B. Perkins Of
New Haven, Conn. Ira Holton of West
minister, Mrs. Arthur II. Osgood and DR.
Herman A. Osgood of Boston, Charlie
Holton of Westminster, Rev. &. S. Hol
ton of Newburyport, Mass, Mr.. ant
Mrs. G. K. Hughes, Miss Esther Far
and Henry Smith of Saxtons River
Milo B. Hillegas, commissioner of edu
cation; DIR. Bingham H. Stone, directo
of the state laboratory of hygiene a
Burlington; DR.. c. F. Dalton. secretar,
of the state board of health; Prof ]
W. Votey and Prof. G. G. Groat of tn
University of Vermont, Dr. W. L. Brv
ant of Ludlow, DR.. J. s. Hill, DR.. A L
Miner, DR.. f. R. Campbell, John I
Moore, c. A. Moore, c. F. Robertson
of Bellows Falls, Rev. and Mrs. Henr
: L. Ballou Of Chester, Mrs. A. If. Huh
bard of Saxtons River, DR.. B. Fl Well
Of New York, E. c. Robertson of Hins
! dale, n. H, and DR.. E. c. Thorn 0
Deerfeld, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
AMERICAN RANCH
RAIDED BY MEXICANS
Two Men Reported Killed OH This Side
Of the Border by Bandits-Posse
to Go in Pursuit.

FL PASO, Texas. Feb. l5.-Two Amer
leans were reported killed Tuesday, when
band of McNicans believed to be a part
of j.. y. Salazar's command raided Lang
ranch on the American side of the border
west of the Corner ranch, which was raid
ed Monday, according to an American who
returned here today. He said one of the
men reported to have been killed in the
raid at Lang's ranch was named Fulton.
The name OF the other man was not
known
American cowboys in Haehita were or
ganzlng a posse OF 80 armed men to cross
the border in an effort to rescue the Amer
lean cowboys who were being held as
hostages toy the Mexican raiders. according
TO this American. John Parks. a well
known rancher of that district, was said To
/ have been selected as the leader OF the
posse
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
MAY FORM X. t. coMMANDERY
Springfield Masons Have Consent o
Bellows Falls Commandery.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. ia com
mandery of Knights Templar may be
formed here if present plans are ear.
ried to maturity Last December the
local Masons asked the grand com
mandery for permission to establish d
commandery in this town. Tuesday
evening at meeting of Holy Cross
commandery of Bellows Falls it was de
cided that SO far as that commander
was concerned there would be no oh
lection to forming one here. There are
$50 members of the Bellows Falls com
mandery, between 40 and so of then
being residents of this town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
.COLORS LOWERED
OVER LEGATION
German Authorities Re-
quested Removal of u. S.
Flag in Brussels
AMERICAN OFFICER
WAS PLACED IN JAIL
GuStave Herter Who Had Been Assist
ing Ambassador Gerard in Berlin
Had Trying Experience in Getting
Out of Germany.

WASHINGTON, Feb l5.--Official word
has been received here that Brand Whit
lock, American minister to Belgium, has
been requested by the German authorities
to lower the American flag over the Amer
lean legation at Brussels.
While the news aroused the feeling in
official quarters and admittedly added tc
the tension of the situation with Germany
it appeared doubtful whether there was
ground for taking any action as Mr. Whit
lock, while in Belgium, has virtually only
represented the American relief work Tn,
seat Of the Belgian government now is at
Havre, France
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
MRS. WILSON GIVES
$4,000 CASH BAIL
Released from Newfane Jail, Where
She Was Held ON Charge of Per
forming Illegal Operation

Mrs. Nellie Wilson, who has been in
the county Jail at Newfana since Jan
uarv Is, in default of 81, 900 bail under
which she was held for the April term
Of the county court on charge of
performing an illegal operation upon
Mrs. Daisy Mihsr of Bellows Falls
was released yesterday afternoon after
Judge Z. L. Waterman of the superior
court had reduced the bail to $4,000
Cash bail wa, furnished in the form
of a deposit III the Brattleboco Trust
Co.
Mrs. Wilson was arrested January
in Bellows Falls and was committed
week later. Judge Thomas E
o 'Brien of the Bellows Falls municipa
court fixing bail at $4,000, which tn,
woman was unable TO furnish.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15

BERNE, Feb l5-Gustaye Herter, son
Of Albert Herter, a New York artist, who
was loaned by former Ambassador Gerard
to Brand Whitlock. American minister to
Belgium, reached here yesterday, after
having been arrested Tuesday night at
Mayence by a petty German official and
subjected to much annoyance
Herter said that he applied for his pass.
port Feb. ,, but was kept waiting until
Feb. g. He was forced to change trains
at Alayence, and his arrest followed He
was lodged in Jail most OF the night, and
when, after many protests, he was re-
leased he was told to cross the boundary
not later than S O'Clock This he managed
to do after some difficulty.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
MEETING TONIGHT
OPEN TO EVERYBODY
State superintendent Of Education and
President of Norwich University
TO Give Addresses.

Everybody is invited to hear Hon. Milo
B. Hillegas, state superintendent of educa
tlon, and Col. Ira l.. Reeves, president of
Norwich university, in the Auditorium to-
night This will he an educational meet,
ing, one of the series of gatherings under
the auspices Of the Brattlcboro board Of
trade.
Dugan orchestra viii play from 80 to
8 O'Clock, after which the ninth grade
chorus will sing under the direction Of +.
W. Cram, supervisor of music in the pub
he schools. The speaking will follow.
This will be an excellent opportunity to
hear discussion of live topics by men who
have more than a statewide reputation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
GERMANY EXPLAINS ovERTUREs
Says Swiss Minister Suggested Media.
tion With United States.

LONDON, Feb. l5.-The German official
version OF the proposals made through the
Swiss minister in Washington for a con
terence on submarine questions is given in
the following official telegram, SAYS Reut-
crs Amsterdam correspondent:
What lies at the bottom of this report
is the tolowing \ telegram from the
Swiss minister in Washington was trans
mltted 70 Germany by Switzerland in
which the minister offered, if Germany
was agreeable, to mediate in negotiations
with the American government about the
declaration OF prohibited areas, as thereby
the danger of war between Germany and
the United States might be diminished.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15

Lines
f. T. Abbott Of the Abbott Construction
Co., contractors for the new federal build
ing, and E. f. Brien, government super
vising Inspector of the building, were in
town yesterday and today, which gave rise
to the hope that the building might some
time be opened to public use.
Considerable work remains to be done
and various consignments of equipment,
delayed long weeks and months, are yet
to be received, but even with these handi-
caps Postmaster NJ. j. Moran said this
afternoon that it would be safe to say that
the postofEce would be in its new quarters
on or about March l.
| When mechanical expert OF the gov
ernment was here a week or two ago be
discovered that the sub-contractor who
had installed the electric wiring had used
a certain number of wire that was differ
ent from the government specifications.
This had been slipped over without the
knowledge of the superintendent of the
contractor and under the eyes of the gov
ernment inspector of construction, whose
Job it is to see that things are done ac-
eording to the government specifications.
The matter was reported to the Office of
the supervising architect and no report
has been received regarding it. Whether
the matter will be adjusted by some form
OF payment on the part of the contractor,
or whether the government will insist
upon a complete re-wiring of the building
is not known
The fly screens for the windows have
arrived, this consignment being one OF the
few that have appeared in Brattleboro
anywhere near scheduled time. Some of
the lighting fixtures are lacking, including
the fixtures for emergency gas lighting of
the workroom, which are considered essen
, tial before opening the Office for business.
Generally speaking, the furnishings have
ARRIVED in sufficient quantity to permit OF
the opening of the building, with the ex-
ception of the gas lighting fixtures. One
long delay has been because of the non.
. arrival Of shades for the electric fixtures,
but a big consignment of those has been
received, and considering the arrival OF
the fly screens there is little else lacking.
An incident showing the tightness of the
freight embargo on the Pennsylvania lines
came to the attention OF Postmaster
I. Moran this week Six crates of metal
e lockers were accepted for shipment by the
t railroad on the assurance of the consignors
: that they were for government purposes
. only The railroad company, in order tc
4 be sure that nobody was taking advan
n tage of it, wrote to Postmaster Moran, en-
closing copy of the way-bill, and asked Il
9 be advised if the lockers We're really IN
n tended for government purposes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
ESCAPED U-BOATS.
French Liner Chicago Passed Through
the Danger Zone.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Anothcr en-.
tcnte steamship, the French liner Chi
cago, has passed safely through Ger.
many 5 zone of unrestricted submarine
warfare and arrived here today with
Isl passengers. No U-boats were OBJ
served, the officers said, nor any friend
lv war vessels.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
EMBARGO ON EXPORTS.
Representatives of 80 Railroads Reach
Agreement in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, Repre-
sentatives of 30 chief railroads, consid.
ering the car shortage situation here
today, made gentlemen S agree
ment' to declare virtual embargo
against all shipments for export from
eastern ports, to adopt liberal use
of "an intelligent embargo against
the eastbound domestic shipments and
to send empty cars west in solid trains
as fast as possible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
RCCHAMBEAU SAFE.
French Liner Has Arrived at Bcr
deaux-21 Americans on Board.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The French
line steamer Rochambaau, which left
here on Feb. 4, with 100 7asseng ers,
p of them Americans, has passed safe
II through the submarine zone and ar
rived at Bordeaux. She reached there
at IL p. m. Tuesday, according to ad-
vices received by the company 5 of
fees here today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
Red Men S Hall

Great sachcm of Vermont L. c. Bar
rett Of Montpelier and other great
chiefs viii make a visit to Pocahontas
council, No. 1. Thursday, Feb. 10, and
Quouekticut tribe. No. ,, Friday, Feb.
rs. All the brothers and sisters are re
uucsted TO TO- present. Corn and veni-
son will he served. On Thursday sup
per will be served from $50 to 40 fol
members only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
A. JARVIS DIES OF INJURIES.
Burlington Man Fatally Hurt While
Cleaning q Gas ding.

BURLINGTON, Feb. l5.-Antoine
JARVIS received injuries yesterday
while at work in the casting cleaning
room at the plant of'the Vermont Con.
structiou company which resulted in
his death. He was cleaning q casting
weighing about five pounds when it
broke into three pieces one of which
struck him ON the forehead with great
force. lie rcgained consciousness but
died Just as the surgeons warc prepar-
ing 20 operate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
GERARD IN PARIS.
Met at Station ty American Ambassa.
dor and Embassy Staff.

PARIS, Feb. l5.-James W. Gerard,
former American ambassador at Ber-
lin, Mrs. Gerard and their party, 10
persons in all, arrived in Paris this
morning from Berne. Switzerland.
They were met at the station by Amer
lean Ambassador William G. Sharp and
the embassy staff.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
legislative Notes.

Marshall j. Hapgood, who has been
familiar figure in several recent leg
islatures appeared at the capitol Mon
day. Happy" was welcomed by all
the members who have served with him
in previous sessions.
Senator Mcclellan, who was appoint
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
AMERICANS WARNED.
Tempting God" by Entering Sub
marine Zone, Says Berlin Paper.

AMSTERDAM, via London, Feb. Is.
The Lokale Anzcigcr of Berlin ex.
presses the hope that cabled reports TO
the effect that American merchantmen
are sailing in defiance Of the subma.
rine blockade arc unfounded. 1.-The
plan for such sailings" it says "at the
bottom amounts to nothing else than
most wiekedl. tempting God. =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
in Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday, Feb. - 80 D. m.-Regu.
lar meeting Of Oasis Eucampment.
Friday night Feb. l6-Dancc for Odd
Follows and Rebekahs only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-15
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Feb. Is, 7.30 p. m.-Mid-
week meeting of the church. Subject,
our Talk About Religion. Is il Sin.
ccrc and Intelligcnt'