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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
Hundreds of Thousands of
Russians Perished i'm
Camps in Germany.
LESS THAN HALF
POUND OF BREAD
In Addition Daily Ration Includes
Small Quantity of Unwholesome Po-
tatoes and Worst Kind of Coffee -
Word to Red Cross Council

WASHINGTON, June % Many
hundred thousands of Russian prisoners
i'll Germany already have died and more
are dying from famine and tubercu-
losis, according to a letter sent today
by two members Of the Russian mission
10 the Red Cross war council.
The prisoners receive LESS than half
a pound OF bread per day and besides
this Il very small quantity of unwhole-
some potatoes and the worst kind Of
coffee, the letter said. For the 1000
600 Russians in Germany the need Of
bread alone is estimated to be 10000
900 pounds, costing about $1,000, ,o0u
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
SHOOTS HIMSELF
IN EXPRESS CAR
Express Messenger Quinlan Appeared as
Uusual Here Yesterday Afternoon
on Way to Springfield.

robert l. Quinlan, an American Ex-
press Co. messenger on the train going
north through Brattleboro at I'LL
a. IN. and returning at 4.36 D. m. asked
some OF his friends recently what chance
SICK man had, and yesterday after
noon between Holyoke and Springfield.
Mass, he answered the question bv
shooting himself through the head with
fatal results.
Qunlan was seen at the railroad sta
tlon here yesterday afternoon, transact
ing his business as usual and seeming to
be IN his usual spirits Holvoke was
the last stop before reaching his home
city of Springfield, and after leaving
Holyoke Quinlan locked the ear doors
and took his life.
After the train reached Springfield
10 minutes elapsed and nobody had
opened the express car door. which was
an unusual circumstance. Exprcssmen
forced their way into the car and
found Qulnlan $ body on the floor. a
bullet hole through his head. a revolver
beside the Eolv and z note on the floor
on which was written " Good-by Sis. -
Quinlan lived with his sister. Miss Lii
liam Quinlan Of Springfield.
ne safe OF the car was found in
tact. and his reports had been made ~
with eXacting care 4 Doctors pre-
scription and a newly filled bottle Of
medicine We're found in his possession.
An examination Of the revolver showed
that only one cartridge had been ex-
ploded.
Quinlan was born in Boston, son
of Margaret and Timothy Quinlan. He
went TO Bellows Falls about II wears
ago and entered the employ Of the
American Express company as driv-
er. He was employed there for 10 wears.
when he took the position of messenger
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
BELGIUM'S GRATITUDE.
Baron Moncheur Speaks for His People
Before u. S. Senate.

WASHINGTON, June %. 80 The Bel
gian mission was received today in the
senate chamber with great demonstra-
tion. An address by Baron Moneheur
head of the mission, expressing Bel
gium s gratitude for Fmerica's aid
elected frequent applause.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
Returns from Wyoming and
Kentucky Complete Reg
istratiOn Figures
REGULATIONS OF
DRAFT READY SOON
Probably Will Be Available July l, Two
Months Before the First Call to the
Colors - 100000 or More in Service
Not Enrolled
Not Enrolled.

WASHINGTON, June -. Following
receipt Of war registration returns from
Wyoming and Kentucky, making the ma
tons final total enrolment 9G49. .93S. Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder an
nounced today that draft regulations will
be ready for publication July l, two
months before the first call to the colors
In addition to the regularly tabulated
totals 6Wl Indians of eligible age were
enrolled. Making allowances for the GOe.-
Rn or more already in military or naval
service not required to register, the pro
Vost marshal general s office figures The
census bureau estimate Of l0.275604 elig-
lbles as approximately correct
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
WANTS UNIFORM PRICES.
Commission Expects Fair Profit on Steel
and Steel Products

WASHINGTON, June %. The
federal trade commission wilIebe asked
soon by President Denman of the emer-
gency fleet corporation to fix a uniform
price for steel and steel products for
all industries throughout the country.
The commission will be asked to name
a price which will afford the producer
a fair price, not only ON steel, but on
pig iron, iron ore and every other ma
terial entering into the manufacture of
steel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
FAILS TO GET CABINET.
Former Premier Efforts to Reconstruct
Ministry Fails.

AMSTERDAM. June p. - Count
Henry Clam MARITIME, premier of the
Austrian cabinet which recently rec
signed, has failed in his attempt to re-
construct the ministry, according to q
despatch from Vienna. The count has
asked Emperor Charles to invite some
one else to form a cabinet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
JAPAN TO HELP RUSSIA.
May Assist in Organizing Democracy
and Reorganization of Army.

COPENHAGEN, june 22.-Fmnish
newspapers say that Japan has offered
to support the Russian government in
the work of organizing the democracy
aud in the reorganization of the army
Japan, according to these papers, cx-
pressed the wish that Russia should
soon resume its place in the rank Of the
oonhatants
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
GOOD WHEAT GAIN.
Increase of 100000 Bushels in Kansas
Over May Estimate.

TOPEKA, Kansas, june pa total
production of 42,000,000 bushels of
winter wheat in Kansas this year, 2,
0000,0o0 more than the May estimate,
was forecast in the June crop report is
ment to salt shakers. The attachment
today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
GOVERNMENT INQUIRY.
To Make Investigation of Frice and Pro-
ducticr oil Basic Materials.

WASHINGTON. June >. .- Inquiry
into the production, prices and transpor-
tation of coal, steel, copper and other
basic materials over which government
supervision may be proposed during the
war was decided upon today by the
senate interstate commerce committee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
NO GERMAN PRISONERS.
Report of Capture of Sea Raider Was
without Foundation.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 22.-The
British vice consul at this port dis
closed today that there was no truth
in the report that British steamer
arriving here had aboard prisoners from
"a German raider sunk or captured At
sea. The steamer in question, he said,
arrived here Yesterday and had only her
crow aboard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
THE WEATHER.
Probably Fair Tonight and Saturday.
Moderate Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON, June -. - The
weather forecast: Probably fair tonight
and Saturday. Moderate variable winds.
sun sets at 7.3l. Light all vehicle
lamps at SIG.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
RUSSIANS WRANGLING.
Dissolution Of Duma Called for in Reso-
luton Of a Faction.

PETKOGRAD. June 22. - \ rcsoIu
ton has been adopted by a small fac
ti0u u the soldiers aud Sailors con-
grcss calling for the dissolution Of the
duma and the council of the empire.
The action is based on the ground that
m the early days of the revolution n
group Of duma members took advantage
of their parliamentary position 70 he
come the center Of tumult which was
anti democratic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
WARNING TO RUSSIANS.
Fraternizing Period over Germans Are
Ready to Fight Again.

PETROGRAD, June -. Along the
Russian northern front German air
planes have dropped leaflets which read
as follows: Thanks for the long rest
during which fratcrnization enabled us
to transfer troops to the French front
to hold up the attacks of the English
aud French. Now enough are trans
fcrred We are going to fight and Will
fire ON fratnrniZrrs. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
CEDRIC WAS SUNK.
Captain and - Men Reported Missing
from Norwegian Steamer.

LONDON. .Iune -. - The sinking of
the Norwegian steamer Cedric is re
ported in a Central News despatch from
Copenhagen. The captain and II men
are said To be missing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
In Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, June 2G. $50 p. m.- Regular
meeting ot Dennis Rcbchah lodge
"Wednesday. June y, s p. m.-Thc odd
Fellows and l,cbckah- viii give q military
whist party in the ten. pIe for the benefit
oi Company T. Tickets pc. \ large at
tendance is desired
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22

II was reported several DAYS ago that
the Cedric, a frcightcr of ll2S tons
which left New York MAY ~ for Liver
pool, had been sunk, but the New York
representatives of the line said they
had no official adyices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
RUMANIAN MISSION.
Visitors Reported as Arriving in Pa
cific Port Today.

A PACIFIC COAST PORT, June %.
A Rumanian mission to the United
States arrived here today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
First Baptist Church

Tonight, o'clock Meeting of pru-
DENTAL committee. 80 clock Rcgu-
lar prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
Sunday. Juno u.

1o.ao q. m.-- Subject OF sermon, The 23d
Psalm
llIj 70. m.-Biblc school.
I.3u p. m.-Answcring the Call.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
Centre Congregational Church

Tonight at 7.3u o'clock Regular mid
week prayer meeting at the church in
the chapel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
Red Men S Hall

The Pocuhuntas council will hold their
special meeting on Friday, June p, in
stead of Thursday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22
GERMANS WE'RE EJEcTED.
Had Gained Advance French Posts on
the Teton Heights.

PARIS, June -. - After violent ar
tillerv preparations last evening the
Germans attacked the Teton heights
Today official statement says they
penetrated French posts but were eject
ed after sharp fighting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-22

rccu tp belong together, but right now
the Pacific coast has both.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
PARTITION SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascen-
sion-Twenty- Seventh Judicial
District Court.
Alfred Miller
VS.. No. 2457
Zeno Johnson


uY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
- an orde rof sale to effect parti-
tion, issued by the above named court
in the above entitled and numbered
cause, and to me directed, will of
fer for sale at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, according to
law, at the principal front door Of the
courthouse of the parish Of Ascension,
in the city Of Donaldsonville, on
SATURDAY, APRIL IA, 1917,
at II o'clock a. n., the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A certain portion of ground, to-
gether with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon and tlereunto
belonging, situated in the parish of
Ascension, state of Louisiana, in the
town Of Dona1dsonville, being lot
number thirty-four (34) in square
number thirty-tWo 1922 of said town,
fronting sixty-sK feet six inches on
Taylor street, bounded on one side
by lot No. IS, on the other side by
lots Nos. SO and 80, and in the rear
by lot No. AZ, and being one hum
dred and fifty (150) feet in depth,
being the same property acquired by
the late Frank Miller from Louis De-
hon on January 8, 1890, as recorded
in Book of Conveyances No. 81, at
folio 597.
Terms and conditions Cash in
United States currency.
e. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, March 8, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
Ugh! Gal LoMEL MAKES YOU SICK.
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONsTIPATED


Your druggist or dealer sells you a
so cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
under my personal guarantee that it
will clean your sluggish liver better than
nasty calomel; it won't make you sick
and you can eat anything you want
without being saliyated. Your druggist
guarantees that each spoonful will start
your liver, clean your bowels and
.straighten you up by morning or you
get your money back. Children gladly
take Dodson's Liver Tone because it is
pleasant tasting and doesn't grippe or
cramp or make them sick.
I am selling millions of bottles OF
Dodson's Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liver
medicine takes the place of dangerous
calonel. Buy one bottle On my sound,
reliable guarantee Ask your druggist
about me-
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
RIJTLD UP POULTRY FLOCK
RY CAREFUL BREEDING.

There Is probably no one practlce
which will do so much to destroy the
efficiency of the farm poultry flock as
the old method of indiscriminate
breeding from every bird kept on the
farm. Mass breeding means rapid de-
terioration; proper selection means
Improvement.
Every poultry raiser should provide
means for keeping a small pen OF Sc
lected birds separate from the remain
der of the flock during the breeding
season. Where a separate house ana
ward is not available, this can be ac-
complished by putting a temporary
partition in the roosting house and
providing wire-enclosed yard out
side.
The prime essential of a good breed
inc birdssn yigor and vitality. When
the chicks Re first hatched, one will
often notice Nome which are smaller
than the resi- chicks which do not
"dry off" WEI; chicks which show a
protruding abdomen, or chicks which
show other abnormal characteristics.
Many of the chicks will apparently
overcome these troubles, and they will
be quickly forgotten unless some
means is taken to mark them SO they
can be readily identified at any time.
ALI of these defects point to a weak
constitution, and mean that such
chicks should never be used for breed
ing purposes, no matter how strong
they may look later. Perhaps the SAT-
est way to mark such chicks is by
cutting off one of the middle toes.
Perform this operation with sharp
knife or pair of scissors, making the
cut right at one Of the toe-joints. In
this way it will cause the bird very
! little pain or inconvenience. The time
to do this is just as soon as any de-
feet is noticed, such as those mention
ed, which points to weak vitality.
While the young chicks are grow.
ing there will occasionally be seen a
bird which is sick, which is not feath-
ering out properly, which does not
grow as rapidly as others from the
same hatch, or which shows some 9TH
er weakness. Just as soon as any of
these points are noticed, mark that
chicken. If this practice of marking
the weak chicks is rigidly followed.
from time on hatch to maturity, and
even after m Efurity, one will know
that all birds Sot having the mark are
those whicEhave never shown indi'
cations GssyW eakened vitality. They
are the cream Of the flock"
The strongest Of the unmarked
birds should then be selected. The
vigorous, healthy bird will show large
; bone, a comparatively short, stout
head and beak, a bright, full eye, a
firm, red comb, a wide back. full,
deep breast, a glossy, close-f1tting coat
Of feathers, and straight legs, set well
apart Discard the birds which do
| not show all these points OF vigor.
Then, from the remainder, select those
| which show suitable color and shape.
Remember, mass breeding means
rapid deterioration and proper selec-
ton means mprovement-A. F. Rolf,
| Live Stock Extension Service, Louisi-
ana State University.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
PROTECT ANIMALS
BY VACCINATION
Where charbon Once Existed Animals
should Be vaccinated Eariy-symp-
toms Of Charbon Vary-Post-
Mortem Examinations Darf-
gerous.

All animals should be vacclnaIeu
regularly where charbon once existed
and the owner should not walt untll
the disease has broken out, as II re-
auires about one month from the nrst
Injection for the animals to become
protected. It is better to set a date
on which to begin vaccination eacn
year. This should be done not later
than the first Of March This date
should not be allowed to pass without
having the animals given the nrst
dose of a dotble-dose vaccine. They
ought to be protected by the first OF
April, as charbon, as rule, rarely
breaks out previous to Pat time.
The symptoms of cha bon vary ac-
cording to the channel rough which
the infection (germs) efker the sys-
tenn, and may be from sussaen death,
without any external signs to sick
ness for few days with swellings on
the exterior of tie body. Where the
infection has been inoculated through
the skin, primary swelling Will be
seen at each point Of incubation
Hogs usually show swelling of the
throat, which is sometimes mistaken
for sore throat or quinsy. During the
summer months, especially where
charbon has previously existed, all
cases Of sudden death should be look
cd upon as suspicious OF charbon, and
the carcasses treated as such, as most
Of them are likely to have resulted
from that disease, and it Is much
safer not to take any chances. Be
sides, the regulations of the State
Live Stock Sanitary Board require
this.
Ordinarily, charbon does not re-
spond to internal treatment with
medicines. Local, primary-inoculation
swellings, may, however, be injected,
hypodermieally with a five per cent
solution of pure carbolic acid and
water.
Post-norten1 examinations of char.
bonous, or even suspected, carcasses
should never be made, nor their skins
removed, as they are highly infective,
s&AIA zS&S A4SS0 4lSA1A LA1SiA WILL SPA CeSA
the disease; besides the danger to the
person making the post-mortem. The
best way to have the disease identified
ig to make small puncture with a
needle, or small cut with the sharp
point Of a knife, in the jugu1ar vein,
or at the base Of the ear, and allow
drop of the blood from the carcass
Gust after Or within an hour after
death) to fall on small piece Of
clean, thin glass Then draw the
drop into thin smear, or film, with
second piece Of glass; dry it in the
sun: place the two pieces of glass to-
gether, with the blood in between;
place the specimen in proper mail
Ing package, bearing the name of the
sender; and mail it to the State Live
Stock Sanitary Board, Baton Rouge,
for Identification, with a letter from
the party sending 1t. Pieces of flesh,
or other tissues, should not be sent
through the mail in ordinary pack
ages. They decompose in warm
weather, and are useless for exami-
nation. Besides, it is against the
u. S. Postal laws to do SO, on ac-
count Of the danger to postoff1ce en-
ployes.
W II. Da1rvmp1e,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
CLOSE GRAZING MAY
INJURE GRAIN CROP
Crop Should Not Be Grazed While
Field Is Wet and Muddy-Take
Stock Off BY February IS II
Grain 10 to DO Harvested.

1t is never advisable to Craze
crop too close IL grain is to be har-
vested from 1t or If the maximum
amount OF grazing is to be hao
throughout the season. The greater
portion of the growth of plants comes
through the leaves, and If grazed
close to the ground the growth OF all
plants, unless supported by heshy
roots or tubers, is extremely low.
The best general policy in grazing
such crops would be to wait until the
field is green and the plants are two
+ or more inches In height before turn
ing in the livestock. Endeavor to reg
uIate the grazing 30 as to hold about
the same amount of growth in the
crop throughout the season. 1t is ad-
visahle not to allow too much growth
during the fall and more stock should
be turned on 1t II the growth shows a
tendency to become too rank. II
enough stock for this purpose is not
available the moving machine should
be used to keep 1t down before hard
freeze comes.
] II grain is to be harvested all stock
should be taken off by the middle OF
February, or certainly by the first OF
March. The crop should never be
grazed when the fields are wet and
muddy.
/ Oats is the main winter grazing
crop in Louisiana. Rye, wheat, barley
and some Of the clcvers and vetches
are fully as good as oats for grazing,
but their growth is very limited 1t
is the nature Of all plants. under nor
NAL conditions OF growth, to repro.
ducs themselves at the end Of their
! growing season In seed crop.
AS rule, any pruning or grazing
Of annual plants, grown under aver
age conditions, will reduce the yield
Of seed.
A crop OF eats planted on medium
or thin grade OF land, as late as No
yember 1st cannot, as o rule, be graz
ed at any time without injury to the
yield OF oats. To provide grazing
without hurting the yield OF grain,
grazing crops must be grown under
abnormal conditions. That Is, the
planting must be done as early in
September as weather conditions will
permit. and only rich land, that has
been thoroughly prepared, can be de-
pended upon for satisfactory grazing
ditions, and with favorable weather,
oats should reach a height Of six
inches or more by November first and
provide vast amount Of grazing dur
ing the fall and winter.
f.. W. r. Perkins,
Live Stock Extension Service, Louis
lana State University
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
"Dodson's Liver Tone" viii Clean Your
Sluggish Liver Better Than CdiomaI
and Can Not SaIivate.

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
days work. Calomel is quicksilver and
it salivates; calomel Injuries your liver.
If you are bilious; feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, if your bowels are
constipated and your head aches or
stomach is sour, just take a spoonful of
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone instead
of using sickening, saliyating calomel.
cine. You'll know it next @aaning be-
cause you will wake up eling tine
ache and dizziness gone, -FOUR stomach
will be sweet and bowels egular. You
will feel like working. YWl'n be cheer
full; full of energy, vigor End ambition.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
HOw's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarfh
that cannot be cured by Halfs
Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known ~. =. =
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his nrlna I.4,
Toledo, @.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internaIys
acting directly upon the blood ana liz mas
cous surfaces Of the system. TestiInonnlasa Ia
sent free. Price Is cents per bottle. SosA
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consstpassoas
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see cheerful and happy
old lady you may know she has good
digestion. If your digestion is inn
paired Or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlain s
Tablets. T h e Y strengthen the
stomach, improve the digestion and
cause a gentle movement of the
bowels. Obtainable everywhere. .--Ad.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17
CONSTABLE'S SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish Of Ascen-
sion-Ninth Ward Justice Court,
Winfield Jumonville
VS.. No. 13
rLax1,a r,,o x3.,x,

JnarleS Iuedry
pY VIRTUE OF and in obedience to
- a writ of feri facias issued n
the above entitled and numbered
cause by Judge J.P. Bourge ois, ,justies
of the ninth ward justice court Of
the parish of Ascension, and to me
directed, have seized and taken into
my possession, and will offer for sale
at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, subject to appraise.
ment, at Henry Melancon's farm, sor-
rento, La, on
SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1917
at II o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: .
Four head of cattle. Seized 20.
satisfy writ issued in the above
entitled and numbered cause.
Terms-Cash in United States
currency.
u. M. GONZALES,
Constable.
Gonzales, La, March 8, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17

T c. WATIES, Civil Engineer and
Js Surveyor and Timber Estimator,
Napoleonville, La. All work given
prompt attention. Telephone No. IL,
Napoleonville exchange. n
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-03-17

When to Take Chamberlain Tablets.
When you feel dull and stupid after
eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have a sick headache.
When you have a sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have Indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.-(Adv.
For results! Advertise in The
Chief Rates ON annlfcatinn