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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
GOLDEN WEDDING
IN TOWNSHEND
Anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B
Batchelder-Flow of Good Cheer
Within Rivaled Storm Without.
Especial to The Reformer.

TOWNSHEND, Oct 81
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. +. B. Batchelder was celebrated
at their residence yesterday The event
celebrated occurred Ill Peru, the parental
home Of tie bride
Two tempting tables allured the guests
promptly at | o'clock. where the down
pour OF ram without was successfully ri
vailed by the flow of good cheer within
Following the bountiful repast were
hearty words OF congratulation and good
wishes introduced by the Congrega tional
pastor. Rev. Il. II. Bosworth and fol
lowed by others
Among those making remarks were
Mrs. Ella Mason. who spoke with much
feeling of the power of old friendships
ana associations and of the few remain
ing OF those meeting in gatherings similar
to the present one, among the families
on the hlllSldeS hereabouts in the early
DAYS
Mrs. W. II. Miles recited an original
poem entitled On Your Golden Wedding
Day. which was Of a congratuatorv ma
ture, appreclatFe of the good works
done by Mr.. and Mrs. Batchelder and cx-
pressive Of hope for further wears of
peace and happiness
Mrs. Batchelder responded with deep
feeling to the good wishes expressed and
assured the guests that their presence and
kind words We're greatly appreciated.
Mr.. Batchelder referred TO their wed.
ding day as somewhat similar TO the an
lnNersary, in the matter Of rainfall. and
alluded to the struggles experienced in the
early years, storm and sunshine inter
mingled through which they had been
brought and for which. together with
present blessings, they were grateful He
| also made mention of the fact that of the
| present guests one. only was present at
the wedding, Mrs Adelaide L. Garfield of
| Bratteboro, sister Of Mrs Batchelder.
| Among the guests from out of town
were Mr. and Mrs Fred T. Lowe. Mrs
Garfield and granddaughter, also her
| daughters, Miss Christabel Garfield and
/ Mrs. +. C. Clark. and the latter's hils-
band, Mr.. Clark. of BrattIeboro: from
Londonderry, Mrs H. p Chase and Mrs
/ Helen Boynton.
OF Townshend people there were pres
cnt Rev and Mrs Bosworth. Misses
Amelia and Myra Hobert Mr. and Mrs
| Lyman Gale and daughter. Olive. Mrs
| Ella Mason, Mr.. and Mrs w. H Miles
t. IL. Rutter and Miss Frances Palmer
Among the substantial remembrances
LOT the occasion received by the honored
couple were handsome rocker from their
son, Arthur Batchelder of Granite Falls
Mimi. and a mission style library table
| from their daughter. Mrs. Fred L, Lowe
| OF Brattleboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
HELD ON FEDERAL CHARGES.
Three Men, Indicted by Grand Jury in
February, Arrested

Bl ELLINGTON. Oct. 3l.-Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Thomas w Reeves re-
turned from Shoreham last night bringing
with him William ID. Sunderland. who
was indicted by the grand jury Of the
February term Of federal court on a
charge of sending obscene literature
through the mails.
Deputy Reeves also arrested in this
city Richard J. Silliman and William p.
Hoarseband. both OF Burlington, on a
charge of illegally purchasing govern
ment supplies from the soldiers at Fort
Ethan Allen Both men were admitted
to Jail before United States Commissioner
j. J. Enright
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
Won HERTLING HAS
PROBABLY ACCEPTED
But No Official Announcement Has Been
Made of His Appointment as
Chancellor.

LONDON, Oct. 3l-No official an
nouncement OF the appointment of Count
Won Hertling a. German imperial chan
.eellor has been made, according TO spe-
cial dispatches from Amsterdam. but ii i
believed to be certain, two German news
paper, say, that the count has accepted
while another SAYS he will accept and
that DR.. Michaelis will become premier
of Prussia. On the other hand. des-
patch TO the Daily Mail from Amsterdam
ascribes to Catholic circles in the Baya
rian chamber OF deputies the statement
that Won Hertling's acceptance is condi.
tional on DR. AIichaelis not having any
high official position and upon Won Hert
ling being wholly independent of Berlin
iicial circles
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
NEW POSTAGE RATES
AFTER TOMORROW
Large Amount of Mail Matter Being
Turned Into Postofice to Get Bene-
fit Of Present Schedule.

Tomorrow is the last dav when first
class mail will be carried at the present
postage rate, an increased rate going
into effect Nov. ,. Postmaster NJ. J.
Moran SAYS that all mail that comes into
the postoilice before closing time tomor-
row night will be mailed at the present
rate, two cents an ounce for letters and
one cent each for postal cards Any
thing that comes in from the collection
boxes Friday morning, even though it is
deposited in the boxes tomorrow night
will require the increased postage. An
unusually large amount of mail is being
handled TODAY. some of the business
places taking advantage of the closing
days Of the present schedule
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
PETERSON A FIGHTER.
Engaged III Air Actions Nine Times in
the Course of Two Hours

PARIS. Oct. al.-Nine fights in the
course of two hours patrol flight is
the record established by Sergeant Da-
vid Mckay Peterson of the LAFAYETTE
living squadron. Sergeant Peterson.
whose home is in Homesdalc. Pa. drove
one OF his adversaries to earth. Lieut..
Ravo Lufburv of Wallingford. Conn.
has Just been cited in orders to the
hghting group TO which LAFAYETTE
squadron belongs for his fine work on
Oct. 26, when he drove down two Ger
man machines, which landed in their
own lands
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
MEN DESIGNATED
OREPORT DEER SHOT
Special List for Windham County in
the Open Season in Addition to
Regular Wardens.

The following is the list OF men desig-
mated to report deer shot in Windham
county in the season Nov. 10 to 20 in
elusive, but Sunday exclusive: Dover.
Leon T. Boyle; Westminster, +. Il. Chap
man and ID. +. Wright; Brattleboro. J.
J.. Stockwell and Carl Hopkins; Wards
boro, p H. kidder and NJ L. johnson
Guilford. John f. Gale and T. W. Legate !;
Townshend r. W. Deane and W. NJ.
Sparks; Halifax, Perley t. Crosier and
George A. Chase; Newfane Frank vii
lard and w p Eames; Rockingham. c. X.
Hughes and William Severance; Lon
donderry, Fred l. Williams and George G.
Smith; Athens, L. 5. Kingsley; Stratton.
Ernest Pike; Brookline, ROYAL +. Marsh
Vernon, A. 4. Dunklce; Somerset. Fred
Y. Johpson: Dummerston. :. :. Washer
Nottingham. {. II. Waste; Marlboro NJ
+. Baxter; Jamaica, c. c. Allen; Putnev,
Herbert Everleth; Windham. L. b. Chap
man: Grafton, +. \. Palmer
In addition to the above special list
heads may be reported to any of the reg
ular fish and game wardens Gut the
list out and paste il in your hat for ref
erence ii YOU intend to 20 deer hunting
There Is not an open season on all
deer this year The law reads as follow
Deer must have horns not less than three
inches in length; when taken. hunter
must report same to nearest warden (oI
person designated by the commissioner
and exhibit head of deer taken. Must
not be taken BY aid Of snare, trap. salt
lick jack or other light or by the ard oi
a dog or bitch. May be bought and sold
during open season and for a reasonable
time thereafter" Directions in regard te
transportation are given on the reverse
side of the hunters license.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
FOOD PRICES DROP.
Cold Storage Eggs at the Lowest
Point in New York in Three Years.

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Nearlv
100000 housewives in New York
already have signed pledges to as
,ist the national food administration
in conserving the nation food sup
ply. according to the estimates made
today. Prices in several foodstuffs
dropped yesterday and further de-
crcaScs within the next few davs
are predicted. Beef has fallen 1
to cents pound and cold storage
eggs have dropped to the lowest
price in three years, SO to 33 IL
cents a dozen, wholesale.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
FIREMEN HELD AS BURGLARS.
Eight Accused of Completely in Chicago
Safe Robberies.

CHICAGO, Oct. &l.-Eight city tircmen,
alleged to be involved in a series OF safe
robberies, are under arrest on orders from
States Attorney Hoync
Mn lIoync has been working on the
ease for months 1t is said the plan WAS
for the hrcmen, whose uniforms gave
them easy access, to get needed advance
information on petencc Of looking tor
violations OF fire prevention ordinances
and then blow the safes themselves. OF
communicate tic information to profes-
slonals.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
AMERICAN VESSEL
SUNK A SUBMARINE
Three Hours Later. However, the Luck
enbach Was Destroyed by
U-Boat Not Seen

AN ATLANTIC PORT Oct 81. Three
hours before the American steamship
Lewis Luckenbach was torpcdoed and
sunk by an unseen submarine on Oct. II
naval gunners aboard the vessel planted 4
shot between the twin pcriScope OF an
enemy submarine and sent her to the
bottom, according to an officer of the
Luckenbach. The officer expressed SUR
prise that the fact had not become known
in the United States and declared that
American naval officers on the other side
knew of sinking
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
ELECTIONS NOV. 6.
New York to Decide Many Contests
and to Vote On Big Questions.

NEW YORK. Oct 3I-New York
state electors on Nov. will name an at
torney general, two court OF appeal
iudges and full membership of assembly,
the state lower legislative body The two
constitutional amendments one extending
suffrage TO women Of the state and the
other concerned with the method ot de-
termniug the debt limit 81 cities, will
also Be submitted tor ratification
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
DODGE BROTHERS WIN.
Get Decision in Suit to Compel
Ford to Disburse Dividends.

DETROIT, Oct. 3l-The suit
brought against the Ford Motor
company and Henry Ford by John
F. Dodge and Horace Z. Dodge to
compel Mr.. Ford to disburse accum-
ulated dividends to stockholders in
stead Of using the money to increase
his company $ business has been de-
clded III favor of Dodge Brothers.
The decision was announced here 20
Gay in the circuit court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
TEMPERATURE WILL
RISE ON THURSDAY
Cold Wave in the Eastern Part of the
Country Reached It's Crest
This Morning

WASHINGTON. Oct 3l-rhc cold wave
m the eastern part OF the country reached
ats crest this morning with temperature,
equal 90 or lower to previous October
cold weather records 1t will continue
cold tonight, but there viii be a rise in
temperature Thursday east of the Missis
sippi river, although it will only become
slightly warmer. weather bureau official,
,aId today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
STOCK PRICES DROP.
Violent on New York Exchange Due
TO the Situation Abroad.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-Prices broke
violently during morning session of the
stock exchange list today. The entire
list yielded 70 growing pessimism ere
ated by foreign conditions, mainly the
Italian situation. Yesterday quarterly
reports Of the steel corporation also
was an adverse influence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
DRIVEN ACROSS THE SEA.
Attack CT Airplane on Kentish Coast
Entirely without Success.

LONDON, Oct. 3l.-"A hostile air.
tlanc crossed the kcntish coast early
this morning, II did not penetrate in.
land aud being engaged by anti-air.
craft guns Immediately dropped bombs
in fields and made of TO saa. There
were no casualties and no damage was
caused 80
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
PARALYSIS VICTIM.
Young Woman at Brown University
Killed by Dreaded Disease.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 3l.-Miss
Nellie II. Woollev of Woonsocket, a
sophomore at the woman S college of
Brown university. died yesterday of
infantile paralysis after an illness Of
less than three hours. The college will
not he quarantined, but the house au-
thorities have taken all precautions TO
prevent the spread of the disease.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
BOOTS FOR BELGIANS.
Contract Awarded Through the National
Council for Defense.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3l--Through the
national council for defense contract
has been awarded for the supply of
10000 pair of boots to the Belgian army.
Most OF the great rubber boot and shoe
manufacturers Of the country have noti-
fled the council that they will suspend
for - days the execution of great ont
standing contracts to devote all their pro-
du"tlvc power To the equipment OF the
American army
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
FIGURES RUN HIGH.
Total of Treasury Certificates of In
debtedness Now $685.. $50 600.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 31.-The total
Of the treasury S latest offering Of cer-
tihcates of Indebtedness was increased
today to $5S5,372, 2,000 the latest re-
corded subscriptions from banks and
others aggregating $l55, sos, 900 The
offering is still open.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
Red Mems Hall

Dance every Saturday in Red Mems hall
until further notice
Thursday. Nov Special meeting OF
Pocahontas council Every member is
urged TO be present as there is important
business, which will be followed by a
Halloween entertainment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
SWITCHMEN MAY STRIKE.
Preparing to Present Their Demands
for 80 Per Cent Wage Advance.

CHICAGO. Oct. 3l-The committee
representing the Switchmen s Union of
North America who last night decid-
ed to ask for 80 per cent increase in
wages and time and half for over
time for members of the union en-
ployed on railroads throughout the
United States. today began prepara-
tious to present their demands to man
ayers of the railroads.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
GERMANS INACTIVE.
Made No Attempt to Regain Ground
Which They Lost TO British

LONDON, Oct. 3l.-Thc Germans
made no attempt during the night to
regain the ground won yesterday by
the British on the Yprcs front, SAYS
todav's report from Field Marshal
liaig.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
10 Odd Fellows Temple

The committee having charge of the
bowling are anxious 10 have all mem
bcrs who are willing to enter call at
the temple and sign the paper at
once so the matches can be started
Nov. /.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
Italian Ambassador Issues
Message to His Country
men in America
NOW STEMMING
ADVANCE OF ENEMY
People and Armies Firm i'll Their De
termination to Carry on the Fight
Against the Austro- German Invaders
70 Victorious End.

WASHINGTON, Oct &l.--Count hi
Ccllcrc, ambassador Of Italy to the
United States. in message today to
America Italian population, declares
that the people of Italy and their ar
mics are firm i'm their determination
10 carry on the fight against the Aus
tro-German invaders to n Victorious
end. The message SAYS i'm part:
"Thc news from Italy is that the
Austro.Gcrman coalition has attacked
orr army with oyerpowcring forces,
both i'm men and artillery, and that the
Italian troops, fulfilling faithfully and
bravelv the directions of this supreme
command, are stemming the advance
of the enemy. Notwithstanding that.
the enemy. in his first rush, has SUE
ccoded in overcoming a few units Of
our army, inuumerablc deeds Of valor
were accomplished. When particulars
are known our country will find in
them reason TO rejoice. The h'roiSm
of our soldiers and officers and the sa-
gacitv of our command are sure tokens
that in the new and glorious enter
prises the italian army will insure the
present and futura safety OF the coun-
try. Both country and army have
the firm and unanimous will 10 fight
and win, with sure faith in victory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
NO DEATH PENALTIES
Held Up Oh the Russian Front by Or
der OF Premier Kerensky.

PETEoGRAD, Oct. 80 The newspa.
per Eabotchaga Gazcta Irproduccs the
text OF telegram sent by Premier
kercnsky prohibiting. until further orders.
the carrying ont Of death sentences at the
front
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
Centre Congregational Church

"Wednesday, oet 81. IN p M Meeting
ol mission study class. under the auspices
ot the Christian Eudcayor society, in the
Centre Church house
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE.
Berlin War cfice Intima.e5 Italian
CGnr~ ign Is About Right.

BERLIN, Oct H. via London The
campaign ON the Italian front is being
developed in accordance with the ntcn-
tlons q the Austro German leaders, the
war office reports
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
THE WEATHER.

Fair Tonight and Thursday-Colder To-
morrow-West Winds.
WASHINGTON. Oct 3l-Thc weather
forecast: Fair tonight and Thursday.
Colder Thursday. Fresh west winds.
sun sets AT 4.46. Light all vehicle
lamps at 5.3l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31

Government figures indicate that the
per capita consumption of sugar in
the United States is increasing at abou.
twice the rate of increase in popula-
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31
ARTILLERY BATTLE.
Germans and British Now Engaged in
Conflict North Of Aisne.

PARIS, Oct. 3l.-A German attack
in the Argonne last night was beaten
of by the British, the war office re-
ports. An artillery battle is in prog
res, over the front of the recent at.
tack north of the Aisnc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-31

Our old friend, the weather man. IS
taking good care that there IS no cold
shortage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Tribune's Efforts Cited

In voluminous detail The Tribune
sets forth in It's answer record of the
perseverance, the patience and the for
bearance which it asserts characterized
it's effort 70 hold Gimbel Brothers to a
high standard Of business. Fault after
fault set forth. excuse offered, promises
Of reform, all asserted to have been
nullified by succeeding and succeeding
acts Of alleged misrepresentation Of
merchandise, until The Tribune's final
rupture with the Gimbel store, when it
had been proven. according TO The
Tribune's answer, that promises TO con-
duet Gimbel business on an honest
basis could not be credited. and the
consequent refusal TO accept any more
Cimbel advertising.
The Tribune's answer also makes an
other grave charge-that Of muzzling
the press, which The Tribune alleges
was q corollary Of Gimbels advertising
appropriations. II cites instances of
alleged Gimbel misdeeds laid bare in
public procedure which ordinarily
would have received extended mention
, in the newspapers, but which, ii states,
we're suppressed through the power OF
the large Cimbel advertising contracts
in newspapers published in the cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
New Wrinkles
For Car Owners

A new automobile accessory known
.s n combustion indicator or test plug
has for object 20 allow the user 20
sec whether or not the spark plug IS
delivering the hot. fat spark 1t should.
The spark plug is removed and the test
Mug screwed into the opening. Inc
shark plug is then inserted in the open
end OF the test plug and the motor
started. Each explosion can be seen
through the glass-covered apertures IN
the side Of the test plug
Ry using the test plug, the maKer
,tates. the owner can see how very
slight variation in the mixture VIII
cause the explosion. flame to vary IN
color from the smoky yellow. 'nd'eat-
ing too much gasolene,. to the clear
blue of perfect combustion.
II the spark plug is out OF order,
there will, of course, be no spark III
the cylinder Leaky valves or rings
will be indicated. by a thin, feepie
fame. and oil-fouled cylinders soon
show their trouble by scattering OF
oil on the glass. The price OF the com
bustion indicator or test plug IS si'|o'
Information on carbon removing de-
vices appears TO be of peculiar interest
to automobilists, so this week we make
mention of a combination decarbonlIer
and primer recently brought out. ms
attachment is designed TO remove car
bon from the cylinder and to improve
the starting Of stiff engine. a sps-
ciaI chamber is attached TO the intake
manifold, preferably at the Y, and 70
thjs chamber compression from one cyl
;nder is led through tube from a
shark plug specially fitted to receive IL.
A hole is tapped into the gasolene feed
pipe. BY which the primer gets us sup
ply. shut-off cock in the supply TUBE
allowing the device TO be disconnected
at will.
Another opening into the chamber OF
the primer il through an open rune
the outer end Of which points dow !,
ward. and which is similarly controlled
nv a turn-cock. A valve within the dc
vice is controlled by rod when ex-
tends either forward through the radis-
tor. or back through the dash in the
case of cars fitted with starting motor
To operate normally, the gasolene
feeder is left open, and when it IS de-
sired to prime the engine the rod con-
trolling the entrance Of the mixture
into the manifold is pulled. and gaso-
lene mixed with air from the cylinder
is forced into the manifold. To use as
decarbonizer, the supply OF gasolcne
is shut off and the cock in the open
ended tube is turned open. While the
engine is running a cup of water is
then to be held under the opening, and
bv the same process that drew gasolene
into the chamber water is said to be
carried in proper quantities into the
cylinder, where it tends to cut out sucn
carbon as may have accumulated. Inc
style shown is fitted for engines such
as the Ford, and sells at $40, but with
little or no change in fittings 1t is SAID
it will work equally we'll on any car.