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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
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80. -. -.
IS NOT CHANGED
Hope Of Further NegOtia-
tions Lessened by
Rernstorff
ENTENTE REPLY
WILL GO TOMORROW
Or as Soon as Complete and Accurate
Copy Can be Made-Goveznmen Of
fcials Clear Up Circumstances About
q. S. Peace Note.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The reply OF
the entente allies to Germany's peace pro-
posals had not been forwarded today and
the indications were that it would not be
sent on before tomorrow at the earliest
There IS no intention to delay it beyond
the time necessary to make certain that
complete and accurate copy is being for
warded to all the central belligerents.
The peace situation outwardly remains
unchanged with probabilities that there
would be no further move by the United
States, at least until the entente govern
ments have replied to President Wilson's
note
The hope that the entente reply to the
German proposals had not closed the door
on further negotiations was undiminished,
but the German embassy's attitude that
they had been made doubtful by the reply
was reflected generally.
! The American government, it was made
known here today, sent no second note to
neutrals subsequent to the despatch of
President Wilson's note, but American
diplomats to neutral capitals were in
structed that in transmitting the peace
note they should convey a suggestion that
if the neutral government thought it wise
to take action on peace the United States
considered the time opportune.
II was stated definitely that no other
government knew the United States was
contemplating action; that no other gov
I ernment was asked to approve its action
government acted entirely on its own
initiative and that no attempt was made
: to act in concert with any other nation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
BERLIN REPORTS SUCCESSES.
Austro- German Forces Said to Be Gain
ing on Different Fronts.

BERLIN. Jan. ], hy wireless TO say
villc--On the Moldavian front yesterday
tie Austro-German forces, continuing
their heavy attacks, captured several
heights positions and two towns in tho
Iabala valley. the war office announces
Violent Russian and Rumanian counter
attacks were rcpuIscd
Ia Nallachia the Russians were aIain
defeated. being driven back to position,
half way between Rimnik Sarat and
Fokshani. The Danube army has driver
the Russians 10 the Braia Lridgehead. IN
Dobrudia the Teutonic allies capture,
1000 men. four cannon and eight machin,
guns
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
wAsHNGToN's QUIET NEW YEAR
No Public Reception by President or
Diplomatic Breakfast by Sec. of State.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l. = Celebra-
tion of New Years day in Washington
was without many of the official fea-
lures which have marked the advent of
the new year in the past. President
Wilson held no New Year reception, a
custom he omitted when he came IN Of
fee, and Secretary Lansing did not give
the customary diplomatic breakfast.
Secretary Baker of the war department
and Secretary Daniels of the navy,
however, held receptions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
|SCALDS FATAL
TO STACY CHILD
West Brattleboro Boy Who Fell Into
Tub of Hot Water Friday Noon
Dies in Memorial Hospital

Charles Stack, 6, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alva G. Stacy Of West Brattleboro, who
was badly scalded Friday noon at his
home by falling into tub of water
which had been drawn for scalding a
pig, died in the Memorial hospital Sun
day from the burns received.
The funeral viii be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 clock at the home
of Charles Stacy, A. Chestnut street
Rev. Delmar f. Trout, pastor of the
Universahst church, officiating. The
burial will take place in the West Brat
tleboro cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
FOR SOUTH AMERICAN PEACE.
International Parliamentary Union
Proposed as First Step.

RIO JANEIRO, Jan. 1.-The Cham
Der of Deputies has approved motion
proposing the elaboration of a project
for the creation of an inter Parliamen-
tary union, having as its object the
study of all questions of international
law, measures for the establishment of
peace on the continent and the pubhca-
ton of all international acts Of the
American nations.
1t is proposed that the union shall
hold its first meeting at Rio Janeiro
and thereafter meet in general assem-
| bly, every four years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
PREDICTS NEW IRISH RISING.
viii Come Within a Few Months, Say
John d. Moore.

NEW YORK, Jan. l.-Unless the
war i'll Europe ends very soon there is
going to be another revolution in Ire
land, according to a statement issued
last night by John d. Moore, secretary
of the Friends of Irish Freedom.
Even without the threat Of con
scription,' said Mr. Moore, "amothel
blow for freedom is certainty of the
coming months in Ireland, and with til,
help Of Ireland s great ally, Germany
il viii be successful. Famine con
fronts a million Irish women and ehil
dren this winter. They might wei
say. God save Ireland, but the new
: ,irit is that Irish manhood armed viii
save Ireland.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
SEES BAD YEAR FOR RAILROADS
President Underwood of Erie Saws
Net Earnings Will be Less.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. Fired
criek H. Underwood president of the
Erie railroad, in New Years message
to one OF the newspapers in this, his
native city sees no gladsome future for
the railroads in the year that is to
come. He says:
There is chance for lessened
gross earnings. Until another harvest
the. movement Of crops must be less
than normal. This in turn will reflect
on lumber traffic. The net earnings will
be less for the reason that the cost OF
living to the railroads has appreciated
with no corresponding increase in theii
revenues
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
HIS BREATH TO DOOM TOPPER.
Nebraska Bill Gives Officers Power to
Arrest Drinkers

LINCOLN, Ncb., Jan. 1.-The exeeu-
tive board of the Nebraska Dry Fedora.
tion drafted here today a prohibition
law which viii bc introduced at the
next session Of the legislature Among
It's provisions are the following:
ANY peace officer in the state may ar
rest any on whose breath has the odoI
Of liquor,
Advertisement of iutoxieauts in any
manner is prohibited.
Sale Of llavoring extracts ana "whis
key tablets is prohibited.
II is made criminal offence go tel
man where be- may get "a drink.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
80 DEGREES BELOW ZERO.
Low Mercury Readings in Outlying
Sections of Rutland

RUTLAND, Jan. Yesterday morn
ing was the eoldest of the winter, the
mercury going even lower than on
Saturday morning. Reliable thermome-
ters III the business section registered
. degrees below zero, while in the out
lyIng districts they recorded as low as
- degrees below the zero mark. Ii
the western part of the county so de
grees below was registered in severa
places.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
HOLIDAY IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Ice Skating Most Popular Form of Rec
reation in Cities and Towns.

BOSTON, Jan. New Years day
was observed as q legal holiday in
Massachusetts fer the first time today.
Business was generally suspended As
yesterday was Sunday the customary
celebration OF New Year s eve in ho-
tells and restaurants was postponed un-
til tonight. With the ice in excellent
condition on ponds in city and suburbs
skating was the most popular sport Of
the holiday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01

With British Army in France via Lon.
don, Jan. 1.-The arrival of 1917 was
welcomed on the western front by Brit
ish and French soldiers as beginning
Of the end Of the great world war.
There may bc varying views and thco.
ries rs TO how the end is TO b. brought
about, but there is no question that
throughout tho British army there is n
conviction that the next l. months
will bring victorious peace TO the al
lies.
Opinion among the British and
French fighters as TO how the war will
yud is divided into two schools-thc
one believes that Germany will be will.
inc TO grant cxtrcmc concession aud
a., other that only military pressure
viii bring them the fruits Of victory
Both schools are. however, agreed thar
la!s is TIE decisive year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
ENGINEER DIED OF INJURIES.
Man Hurt on Grand Trunk Dec. "a Elk
pired at Berlin. N. H

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. Winfield
l.. Chase of this city, the engineer on
the Grand Trunk railway injured in a
collision near Gilead on Dec "a. died
today at hospital at Berlin, \. II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The total Of
British casualties reported in the pub
lishcd list from Dec. to Dec % was:
Officers Sl5i men, 36,3jO. 80 lists
were publish "a during the holidays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01

The effect Of cessation of the Sommc
offensive with the advent of untayor-
able weather conditions is shown in
these figures which give daily aver
age Of l,5iO casualties for the - days
covered by the report Ina November
the daily average was 2,4sS and in Oc.
tober 3,452.
The losses reported in December
bring up the total British casualties
since the beginning Of the Somme Of
fcnsiyc 10 j2O,0l7
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
THE WEATHER.
Snow Predicted for Tonight With
Warmer Weather Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The weather
forecast: Snow this afternoon and to-
night. Warmer tonight Tuesday fair
Fresh to strong south to east winds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
in Odd Fellows Temple

Monday night, Jan. l at 1.30. Regular
meeting of Wantastiquct lodge. In
stallation Of officers Refreshments will
be sc1ved.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
DANISH SHIP SUNK.
Lloyd's Reports Loss Of Denmark
Crew Saved.

LONDON, Jan. Lloyd $ reports
the sinking Of the Danish steamship
Denmark, 1850 tons gross. Twentyfour
members Of the crew have been landed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01

Some persons cannot concentrate their
thoughts, and others concentrate them
upon unworthy subjects.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
BRITISH CUTTER ToRPEDoED.
Number Of Men Lost Not Yet Known
In London

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The cutter Protec-
tor has been blown up. The number of
men lost is unknown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-01
British and French Soldiers
Expect Victory During
Present Year
EITHER BY MILITARY
SUCCESSOROTHERWISE

Effect Of Cessation Of Somme Offensive
Shown in British Official Casualty Re
port for December - Total Loss in
This Action Given as 520,017.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26

plenty of land, good land, laying idle
in this county, which could be made
productive if farm homes were estab-
lished on them. With the Govern
ment ready to lend fifty per cent of
its value, at perhaps less than per
cent annual payments, for interest,and
principal, it should be possible to open
hundreds of new FARMS. Most land
owners now are willing to sell their
lands on fair terIps, and as fifty per
cent of its value can be borrowed
through this land bank, this amount
can be paid to the owner, the improve
ments built on the land, and the owner
can then be secured with a second
mortgage for his equity, with the as
surance that his land is worth more
than in its original state and at the
same time producing living and adj
ditional wealth for the farmers and
their families living on the place.
It's a great opportunity and land
owners and tenants should reap great
benefits from the plan.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION
BOARD TO Be ORGANIZED

Saturday afternoon a number of
farmers met at the Office of Judge ]. R.
Horton in response to a call by Judge
Horton to form the Ben Hill County
Farm Loan Association. The subject
was well discussed by a number of
those present and Atty. F. M. Powers
was authorized to take the necessary
steps to effect permanent associa-
ton.
Another meeting is to be held next
Saturday at 10 A. M. at Judge Hor-
toms Office, when permanent officers
are to be elected and board of d.
Irectors selected from the membership.
1t is suggested that all those interest
ed should consult with Atty. Powers
in the Garbutt-Donovan building in
reference to their requirements. The
government is ready to make loans,
but thorough local organization
must be perfected before applications
can be considered.
This splendid Government institu-
ton will be the means of developing
the large areas of undeveloped lands
in the South and will afford an oppor-
tunity for an Industrious, honest farm
er to procure his own farm. There is
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
NOTICE

The Assessment Roll for the year
1917 is now in my Office at the CITY
Hall, and will remain open for inspec-
ton to all Tax Payers until the first
Monday in April, at which time said
Roll will be delivered to the Board OF
Equalization.
The Equalization Board will meet
the End of April (frst Monday for
the purpose of equalizing the taxes
for the year 1917 any person agriev-
ed by anything in the Assessment
Roll may appear before said Board
and file complaint.
The Board will be in session from
day to day in the Clerks office, until
its labors are completed.
This 10th day of March, 1917.
DAVID L. PAULK,
26-2S-S0. City Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
COFFEE COUNTY LIQUOR"
IS DESTROYED AT MACON

Macon, Ga, March 23.-The pop.
ping of whisky bottles hurled into q
great fire near the creamtory at the
foot of Poplar street yesterday after
noon sounded at times like the shots
of border Shippers" and at other times
1t resembeld the firing OF machine
guns. As the bottles broke the liquor
dripped down into the fire and ran
blazing, in streams toward the swamp
White men and negroes stood by
watching the liquor go to waste, some
with their tongues fairly hanging out
for some of the wet goods that they
couldn't get.
There were 500 barre1s of liquor de-
stroyed. Some of ii was in bottles
land some twenty barrels of it was in
bulk. Some of the barrels contained
fifty pints and some 100 pints Of whis-
ky. In all, government officers esti-
mated that there were 10000 pints
Of whisky in the lot destroyed
"Coffee County Liquor"
1t was known as the Coffee county
liquor" although Coffee county fig
ures in the case only that the whisky
was conhscated there. 1t has been
the object OF long court fight that
has been in progress since last May,
the court finally refusing to restore
the liquor to the consignees, George
Davis and Wiley Williams, of Fitz-
gerald, and ordering It destroyed.
Under the federal court order the
destruction was placed in the hands
of Secretary McAdoo OF the treasury
department
The owrk of destroying the liquor
started at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. 1t was not finished until nearly
midnight The officers were kept on
duty continuously and food and water
were carried to them while they con-
tinued their duty, most of the work
being done in the rain.
sa Has Been Under Guard
The work Of destroying the liquor
warehouse on Seventh street, under
guard, for several months. 1t was
checked out of the warehouse by the
revenue officers and hauled in dray-
load lots to the crematory, where it
was checked in and Systematically
burned-at least that part Of the hq7
nor that would burn. Some Of it
made blue flame Some of it was
water and wouldn't burn at all.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
BASEBALL AT coRDELE

The New York Yankees and the
Boston Braves will play an exhibition
game in Cordele next Wednesday, for
which occasion the A. b. and A. will
operate special train from Fitzger-
aid. A large number of fans from the
city will take this opportunity to see
a real ball game.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIvER-
SARY TO BE. GREAT EVENT

The Farmers Cooperative and So
cial Club have planned big day for
the golden wedding of their Comrade
and Mrs. John Deese tomorrow at
the residence of Mr., John Deese on
Route 8,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

This is to notify The paItlic generally
that l win not be responsible for any
checks or other debts made or given
by ing son, Walter.
z6-2.9-l6. Mrs. r. v. Handley
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
Deep-Lyi,,s Differences
lie Deliberate

So when you examine the Chalmers don't look hasti-
ly That's unfair to the car and unfair to yourself.
Some things you don't realize when you glance at
the passenger Chalmers:
I212-ou1ce Ignite pistons.
Crankshoft balanced IOl,iEe ia motion.
Cylinders and crank case cast in a unit
Iin'ken axles-buIlt to Chalmers design.
Economical intake manifold.
Chrome nickel driDing shaft.
Nickel steel diFerential gears heat-treafed to
secure hardness and toughness.
And many other important points of superior
ity.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26

you get the correct idea of the Chalmers YOU
must go beneath the surface There the big important
differences lie. Differences in materials Differences
In methods of building. Differences in quality of
workmanship.
To look only at the exterior of the Chalmers you
wouldn't discover that the gears and shafts of the
transmission of rucble nickel steel case hardened
and 6 sfsll;y; heat treareo
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-03-26
Choose a Chalmers
as You Do a Watch ].
Solid One-Piece Shaft

Solid One-Pieee Shaft
You wouldn't discover that the cranlkshafti is single
sturdy shaft Of dropforged heat treated carbon steel
Nor would you discover that the Chalmers pis
toMs are die cast from Ignite, special aluminium
alloy. and weigh only IL n ounces each.
Deep-Lying Differences
To glance at the body you wouldn't realize that the
body frame is built with such greai from select ash
That this is covered by onepiece, welded sheet steel
Nor that the springs In the upholstery of an extra
Is of carbon steel, inches deep and u of an inch
thick. With fanges ~ inches wids And with three
strong cross members and reinforcing plates.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-26
HAWKINS BROS.

500 Down will buy new room bun
gal3w with glazed porch basement. walks
fenced. front rooms finished in Tiffany
OIL, bedrooms in white enamel, possession
at once. pay balance SIS monthly. for q
few days only
$50 DOwn-Balance s25 monthly S room
brick in Grand View. with basement $4,000
OF Will take good lots or automobile as
Lots on Bliss st. $500 each cash will
divide.
Possession at Onee-Never occupied 4
new room bungalows IN the heart Of
Ara Vista. let US show them To you:
registers in ready for heat: hardwood
in wo rooms: basement fenced: walks.
For Cash-Tw0 lots On corner. south
front. near Grand View school: prettiest
lots in that district, all that you would
expect them TO be: $3.50 each
We VIII Build For You've own sew
eral nice lots On Bliss street; will build
according 10 your plans on easy terms.
VIII Take Lots as part payment on
new room bungalow in Alta Vista new:
$4,000: pay balance SIS monthly.
VIII Trade new bungalow close in and
buy nice two story home along Montana
or Rio Grande- Pay cash difference.
Want To Builds-We viii buy lots for
yoI and build on easy terms or will build
for you on any OF the lots we own, on
Bliss street
Sacrifice for cash-This is a dandy new
bungalow in Alta Vista: il you want a real
bargain. don't buy untn you see it.
Lots Wanfed-Win trade good vendors
lien notes for choice lots IN Alta Vista
HAWKINS BROS.
s and : Morgan Bldg. Phone 2s0o
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-26
Ordinances

~>@--~-~---~~~-r~~~~-r--
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH
WESTERN FUEL & FEED CO. THE
RIGHT. PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE
TO CONSTRUCT A SPUR TRACK
ACROSS STEVENS AVENUE IN THE
CITY OF Ell PASO. TEXAS.
Be it ordained by the City Council OF
the City OF E. Paso-
Section l. That there be and there is
hereby granted 20 Southwestern Fuel &
Feed Co. their successors and assigns.
the right, privilege and franchise TO con-
struct a spur track in Fl Paso. Texas, 70
begin at point where the e Paso Brew
ing Company's spur track now terminates.
thence in westerly direction across Stew
ems avenue
Section . The franchise herein granted
over that part OF Stevens avenue to Be
occupied By said spur or side track is
granted upon condition that said grantees
shall always keep said spur or side track.
or any portion thereof occupying Stevens
avenue in a safe condition. and shall al
ways hold the City Of Fl Paso harmless
from any claim for. damages arising from
the construction. condition and use OF said
spur or side track and the operation OF
trains or cars thereon. and will at their
own expense defend any and all suits aris-
ing from claims which may be alleged TO
arise on account thereof
Section 3 said franchise IS granted
subject to all conditions. terms and linl-
tations now imposed or that may hereafter
be imposed by the charter and ordinances
OF the City OF FL Paso. and the laws Of
Section 4. As a consideration OF this
franchise the said grantees shall pay to
the City Clerk. upon the granting OF this
franchise. the sum OF Twelve Dollars
(Sl2.00), and annually upon the first dag
Of January OF each year, during the life OF
this franchise. in the same manner shall
pay TO the City of FL PasO the sum OF
Twelve Dollars (S12.ool-
Section s. said franchise and privilege
is granted for a period OF thirty years
from and after the approval Of this ordi-
nance by the Mayor: provided. however.
that the City Council may sooner termi-
nate and forfeit said franchise and privi-
lege. II IL shall determine, upon a hear
ing after notice 10 the grantees herein. or
their assigns. that any OF the conditions
OF this franchise have been violated. and
provided further that the City Council
may. at any time. revoke this franchise
without cause. by giving ninety days no.
tiee OF its Intention TO do so 10 the grantees
herein. or their assigns
Passed and approved this day OF
...-.-.... A. D., 1917
Attest Mayor.
Citv Clerk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-26

Se95O.
New 4 room bungalow. hard
wood floors. built in features,
basement: on south front lots;
very easy terms
$500
New, 5 room bungalow. hard
wood floors, basement, built in
book cases. kitchen cabinet, etc;
south front lots near car line:
small cash payment, balance
monthly.
See W. F. KIRBY, with
LEAYELL & SHERMAN.
Phone 4.26- 116 Texas ST.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-26
JAY F. Knox COMPANY


without a doubt we have one Of TIE
largest and best corners on this street
for s1e.5Oo- II you desire building site for
large auto repair or body building plant
YOU cannot locate a better corner than
this See this site today. See Head
RAMEY BROS,
sos Martin bldg. Phone eI3
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-26

THE OUTSTANDING SEASONS BUY
Modern home Of rooms. bath, sun
room. breakfast room. basement and heat
ing plant Close to paving and car line
Only $500: easy terms
$3.50 BUYS A PRETTY HOME
Absolutely new. 1 rooms. bath. glassed
nleeping porch; on 30 feet south front,
one block from car line We are only ask
ing $3.50 down.
9 ALTA VISTA LOTS-ST5O
50x140 It. 1 blk. from car line: street
signed up 10 be paved Only 2 bIks. from
paving at the present time.
MODERN RM. BUNGABOW-CHEAP
A dandy place, up 10 snuff. one blk
from Alta Vista school: 4 blk from park.
Our present price $500; will take $500
down
ANDERSON-FILLER,
Superior Homes.
sos Mesa ave Phone 1851.