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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Americans Taken to
British Hospital
(By Associated rress.)

LONDON, May 11.-A number Of
wounded Canadians and Americans who
participated in battles Of the past fort
night on the western front have been
brought back TO British hospitals for
treatment. The number Of wounded ar
irving thus far has been much smaller thas
has always been anticipated in operations
Of this character
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Theatrical Hospital
Is Open In Chicago

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May ll.-Thc American
Theatrical hospital has been opened and j.
ready for patients. II i the only in>titu-
tion Of it, kind in the world and provides
place where INDECENT people of the stage
and all branches of the amusement field
may be cared or. The hospital j. mostly
furnished by theatrical people.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE PREVAILS

BERLIN, May 1l.-lIeavy mutual artil-
lery firing prevailed over the entire Arras
front yesterday. it l. officially announced.
Eighteen British and French airplanes
were brought down yesterday on the west
ern front.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Railroads to Haul
At Government Rate
lRv Associated Press.l }

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 11.-Rail-
roads will soon he called upon to carry
great quantities of military supplies and
troops at government rates, which are
lower than the commercial rates, said Jul
ius Kruttschnitt. chairman Of the Southern
Pacific, in arguing for increased rates be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Commission
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Socialist Confab to
Talk Peace Planned


LONDON, May 1.-THE exec
utive committee of the Russian
Workmen and Soldiers delegation
today decided to hold an interna-
tionaI socialist conference in
neutral country to discuss peace,
says Reuter- dispatch from Pet
roqrad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Use Women to Losd
Ships in Germany
by Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 1.-THE cap
tain Of Norwegian ship in port here de
clarcd that two months ago women were
being used at 81. Etin, Germany, To load
and discharge steamers. He also stated II
Is becoming difficult 10 get men to volun-
are being built Mt ST. Ettin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
FRESH GERMAN DIVISIONS SEEN
tBy Associated Press.i

PARIS. May 11.-Four fresh German di-
since May z, says the official statement
This is irrefutable proof Of how rapidly
these effective are being used up. The
German losses May 10 exceeded all es-
Inmates
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Girl Of l3 Held On
Charge Of Murder
tBy Associated Press. }

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 1l.-Doris Ander-
son. II, is held by the police on suspicion
that she shot and killed Grace Haggemann,
l3, yesterday over love of boy Doris
told the police that she saw Grace shoot
herself, but the police say Grace was shot
in the back.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Food Commission Is
Urged By Cullinan
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON. ID. G., May ia
commission in charge Of production, con
servation and distribution of food with the
power to fix prices was advocated before
the house agriculture committee by JOS
eph Cullinan, representing the Texas In
dustrial Congress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
Norwegian Steamers
Sunk By Submarines

LONDON. May 1.-THE Norwegian
steamers Liger and Lcikarger have been
sunk by German submarines ten miles off
the northwest coast of Spain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
German Mail Service
To Neutrals Stopped
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN. May ll.-German mail service
to Spain, Mexico, South and Central
America and the Orient has Lcen discon-
tinucd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
GERMAN POSITION CAPTURED.


PARIS, May 11.-French troops cap
turcd a German position in the region of
Chevreaux yesterday evening, says the Of
fetal statement Heavy counter attacks
by the Germans were repulsed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
sWoR APPOINTMENT is CONFIRMED
thy Associated Press.)

AUSTIN. Tex. May 1.-THE senate to-
day confirmed the appointment Of Frank
Swor of Dallas a. labor commissioner. The
governor issued proclamation designat
ing next Sunday, May l3, at Mother
Day"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
WILL MOVE AVIATION SCHOOL

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 11.-Announcement
was mae today by Captain Morrow. avia-
tion chief for the Chicago district for the
United States army, that the government
school for flyers now located mt Memphis
will be moved to Chicago within ten days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
CELEBRATING THE FIRST DUMA.
lRv Associated pressl

PETROGRAD, May 1l.-Ce!ebrating
the anniversary of the opening Of the first
duma an extraordinary session i being
III Nnn,hc~. II ihr i,-"v;-:u,iy! .oycr:'-
r',ri nrd frrrra ! .,'.i.'ai- are lr ~.ai.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
OUTcHMAN GIVES AID TO FRENCH
( rs Associated I'rcsS.l

PARIS, May I'LL. W. Deyerding,
Dutchman, has sent Premier Ribot mil
lin francs for the relief Of sufferers in the
invaded region Of France.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
German Boat Hit
In Naval Battle
lRv Assnciated Press.

AMSTERDAM, Holland, May IA Ger
man torpedo boat was badly hit in battle
between German and British destroyers
early yesterday, according to the Flushing
correspondent of the Tclcgraffc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
GERMAN ATTACKS ARE REPULSED
(Ry Associated Iress.)

LONDON, May 1l.-German attacks
last night on British positions east of Ar
leux and south of Souchez were repulsed.
LIQUID fire was used in one attack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
DUNLAP CHAIRMAN TEXAS COUNCIL
(By Associated Prcss.)

DALLAS, Tex, May II. - The Texas
Council Of Defense today made Judge d.
f. Dunlap Of Waxahachie its permanent
chairman and adjourned to meet al Austin
on May II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
3 AUSTRIAN SUBMARINES SUNK
I Bv Assoclated Fress.l

WASHINGTON. ID. g., May 1.-THE
Italian embassy j. advised that thirteen
Austrian submarines were sunk in the
Adriatic by Italian patrols last week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
AMERICA HAS ENTERED
NO PEACE AGREEMENT
Try Associated Press,

Thy AssOclatcd Frcss.I
WASHINGTON, D. c., May IL.
Secretary Of State Lansing to-
day denied published reports that
the United States has an agree
ment with the entente allies not TO
make separate peace with
Germany, saying: There Is no
agreement written relative to
peace"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
the WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley is issued by the United
States Weather Bureau nj New Orleans:
Tonight and Saturday generally fair;
light to moderate north Ia east winds
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-11
NEW CONSIGNMENT BRITISH GOLD
iBy Associated Press. J

I
NEW YORK, May ia consignment
Of British gold amounting to SIS. .io0.000
r.m tia- in q" M-r.an 4 Company WAS
, tr,. .r r. f.,,'.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
TRAINING CAMPS
FOR OFFICERS CORPS
Necessary for Men Who Wish to Go to
Plattsburg to Fill Out Blanks by
May 1st.

The New England training camp for
officers reserve corps viii be held at
Plattsburg for three months beginning
May s. Men viii be obligated TO receive
such appointments as may be rendered TO
them by the secretary Of war
The official army officers for purposes
of examination in this district are: Ma
jor Frank Tompkins, Norwich university,
Mortified, Vt; Capt. Stuart \. Howard,
University OF Vermont Burlington, Vt;
Capt. Henry w. Fleet, Massachusetts
Agricultural college, Amherst. Mass.
II will be necessary to appear in per-
son before one of these officers for cN-
animation, with application blanks
properly filled out before May l.
Men are not urged TO 90 TO Platt5burg.
! IT is up to the man. Only the bust men
/ IN New England are wanted From the
men trained 10000 will be selected Ia
officer the first increment of 5000O0
troops which congress is expected to au-
| thorilc.
| The government will furnish transpor-
tation TO The camps and subsistence dur
ing the training period.
Application blanks, bulletins of infor-
Emation and physical examination blank,
may be obtained from Fred H. Harris
Chairman F,nrollmeat committee. Ncr'
mont district
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
ERNEST DAVID DUTEMPLE.
Estey Organ Company Employe Dies
of Pneumonia.

Ernest David DuTcmplc, 81, an en-
ployc of the Estcy Organ company
during the 10 years of his residence
in Brattleboro, died last evening at
$50 o clock in his home, 63 South
Main street, after an illness of nine
days with pneumonia.
Mr.. tDuTemple was born in Turner's
Falls, March ,, 1880, a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gideon DuTemple. His first wife,
whom he married i'll Bernardston,
Mass. 10 years ago, died within a year.
He married in Greenfield, Mass, Nov.
2s, 1906, Mrs. Sarah Wright He was
a member Of Wantastiquct lodge, |. O.
o. f., and had many friends in town.
lie leaves. besides his wife, 'awo
stcpchildren, Alvin Dake Wright and
Pearl Gladys Wright of this place; two
brothers, Wilfrcd DuTcmplc of New
Haven, Conn, and William DuTemplc
Of Mcriden, Conn, and two sisters
Mrs. Walter West Of Oakvillc, Conn
and Mrs. George Clark of Bernardston
The funeral viii be held Saturday
afternoon at , clock in the Univcr
Salist church, Rev. Delmar E. Trout of
ficiating.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
DEAD MAN IDENTIFIED.
: Ralph Webster of Brattlcboro Was
Robert J. Fisher.

The man who ran an employment bu-
rcau IN Brattleboro under the name of
Ralph Webster and who fell dead in
Greenfield. Mass, last Friday and who
was said by George f. Gregory of Dunn
mcrston to be Robert Fisher, was iden-
titled as Robert Fisher yesterday in
Greenfield. The Greenfield cores,
pondence in the Springfield Republi-
can Of today says:
The, mystery surrounding the iden-
tity OF the stranger who dropped dead
at his work in the Dunklee sand pit
last Friday morning, was cleared up
yesterday when Mrs. Mary Rogers of
Beverly identified the body al the
Woodlock undertaking parlors as that
of her brother, Robert j. Fisher. The
body was sent to Beverly Yesterday
for funeral and burial services Fisher
secured work from Scott Dunklee on
Thursday Of last week He had been
working but a few minutes next morn
ing when he dropped dead. He haC
! given his name to Mr.. Dunklce as
Ralph Webster
| Identification was made through
means of IN insurance policy whicl
| the man had taken out, naming Mar
| Rogers Of Beverly As the beneficiary
| Mrs. Rogers was notified, and ycster
day she went 10 Greenfield. The dca,
man was - years Of age, aud ha,
Travelled all over the country, accord
iug TO his sister. He had been
dancing teacher. The insurance polio,
which he took out in Greenfield woul'
have become effective at noon on Fri
day last. He died but few hours be
fore that time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
BiATTLEBORO, THURsDAY 1911
PROGRAM COMPLETE
FOR BABY WEEK
All the Various Features Free and Gen
eral Participation in Them Is
Urged by Committee.

Arrangements have been completed for
the observance of Baby week i'll Brattlc-
boro bv the ciyics committee of the
Woman's club, of which Mrs. &. L. Dun
ham is chairman.
Next Sunday, April %, will be Baby
Sunday The subject will be mentioned
in some of the pulpits at the church scrv-
ices
On Monday, April 80, from , TO ! 2. m,
u free victrola concert Will be given in
Barber's music store, when lullaby and
kindred music will be rendered
The following day, Tuesday, May /, at
23O O'Clock free lecture on the health
OF babies, in which two reels Of pictures
will be shown, will be given in the chapel
of the Centre Congregational church by
Harold w Slocum under the direction Of
the state board of health.
At the Princess theatre on Wednesday
May ,, there will be a special matinee at
43O, admission frce when d Better
Babies film will be shown. Mothers and
any others interested are invited. In
the evening the same film will be shown
in addition to the regular program, and
he regular admission fee will be charged
On Thursday, May ), and Friday, May
!, from 9 to II i'm the morning and from
TO ) in the afternoon, free clinics foI
the examination Of babies and children
not over five years old and advice Il
mothers will be held in the Mutual AiC
association headquarters ON Canal street
conducted by a physician and nurse.
| During the week such stores as carrA
chldrene articles viii display then
prominently. Colored panels with hints a
to the care of babies will be displayed a
the chapel meeting and later in tn
stores The school nurse will talk TO tn
children in the grades on the care .
babies, and during the following wecl
essays will be written by the uppc
grade children in competition for prizes
the first prize being s and the next tw
80 cents each.
All the events are free. and the com
mittcc hopes that the townspeople gencl
ally will take advantage of them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
PLEASING OCCASION
IN METHODIST CHURCH
Concert by Tenor Of Repute, Reception
to Rev and Mrs. T. w. Owens and
Marriage Ceremony.

An occasion Of thrce-foId character
was enjoyed by good number IN the
Methodist church last evening, when
q concert was given by William ii.
Pagdin, tenor, Of New York, followed
by q reception to Rev. and Mrs. |
Thomas w Owens, who will 20 next
week to Portland Me-, where Rev. Mr.. |
Owens has been transferred, ana after
that q wedding Of two Of the young
people Of the church by the retiring
pastor.
Mr. Pagdin is tenor of repute and
he gave a program of generous length
and charming character, embracing q
wide range Of style. The quality of
his voice was exceptionally clear and
sweet and he displayed marked inter
prctativc ability, with abundant power
when occasion demanded and pleasing
enunciation He was accompanied on
the piano by Miss Jessie i. IIaWley.
At the conclusion of the concert
Rev. L. ". Sharp, district supcrintcn.
dent, asked the audience to adjourn to
the vestrv for a farewell reception TO
Rey. and Mrs. Owens. There Rev. Mr..
Sharp, on behalf of the parish, present
c,l to Rev and Mrs. Owens q handsome
piece of Silverware for their home.
Rev Mr.. Ovens made a fitting response
III which he expressed the appreciation
of himself and Mrs. Owens and gave
| the assurance that they should always
remember pleasantly thcir residence in
| Brattlcboro
The announcement was then made
that if those present would adjourn
once more to the auditorium of the
church they would be witnesses of a
wedding ceremony.
The parties were Fred Leslie Fisher
son Of Mrs Bertha Fisher Of q
Canal street, an empluye of G. O. Alb
bott & Son S grocery store, and Mis-
Florence t.rma Darling. a stcnographcl
III the Holstein-Friesian Office, whose
l!ome is III Keenc, \. II. Rev. Mr.
Owens used a double ring service anC
Miss Emily Clapp played the Men
dclssohn wedding march on the organ
Mr.. and, Mrs. Fisher left this morn
ing for a brief wedding trip. They vii
make their home in Rrattleboro. Bot
: are we'll known and popular youhs
people and both are interested III tn
young people s affairs Of the Methods
church
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
ANOTHER BIG LOAN.
McAdoo Considers Making Offer of
S20O,OOO 900 Through Banks.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Secre-
tary McAdoo is considering another of
fcring 81 $200,000,000 in treasury GER
tifcates, due June 50, to the banks of
the country within the next 10 days.
The plan has not been definitely APP
proved. but indications are that it will
be adopted. The second offering of
treasury certificates, if made soon
probably will follow the same course
as that adopted in the first offer. The
issue would be placed through the fed
eral reserve banks acting as financial
agents for the government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
EL|HU ROOT TO
GO TO RUSSIA
Former Secretary of State tO
Head Commission of
American Statesmen
EXPECTS TO LEAVE
WITHIN FEW DAYS
Commission of Three or -Four Members
to Assist Leaders in Drafting Re
publican Form of Government at Pet
Tograd.
Tograd.

WASHINGTON, April % Elihu
Root, former secretary of state, after a
conference early today with President
Wilson and Secretary Lansing formally
accepted the Craftsmanship of the Amer
lean commission to Russia, to assist the
leaders there in drafting Il republican
form OF government.
Mr. Root spent an hour with the PrcSi-
dent at the White House discussing thu
Russian situation. The President out
lined fully what he desired to accomplish
The commission will be composed OF
three or four principal members and !
stall Of secretaries and assistants It i
expected to leave FOR Russia within
few DAYS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
SELECTIVE DRAFT
FAVORED BY CONGRESS
Indications That Both Branches Arc
Ready to Support President Will
sons Program.

WASHINGTON, April 26. Results
Of canvass to ascertain the sentiment
of the house membership on the admin
istration bill providing for raising an
army by selcctivc draft caused renewed
confidence today among the champions
OF the measure of its passage by the
house by a safe majority
Senate leaders were equally confident
of the bills passage by the upper
house. The canvass, taken by friends
Of the bill disclosed majority Of
from 60 to 20 in favor of the measure
in the house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
THE ARMY BILL.
Prospect of Vote in the House on Fri
day or Saturday

WASHINGTON. April 26 The army
bill continued to thread its way through
debate in both houses of congress today
under constant fire of attacks from
those who oppose selective conscription
and ardently defended by those who sup
port the administration plan
he first prospect o. vote appeared
in the house, where it was agreed that
general debate should close with adj
iournment today and leav" only the
summing up speeches by leaders Of each
side
Then the bill will be considered by
the house under the five minute rule
with a prospect of 4 vote Friday night or
Saturday. An agreement TO vote upon
and finally dispose of the bill not later
han Saturday night was reached i'll tire
senate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, April ~ il5 p m, Junior
Endca,nr meeting in the parish house.
Subject. The Words Of My Mouth
Psalm l9:li; James - Leader, Cor
don ligg,
Friday, April q, g y. m Clymucd fish
supper in the chapel. Price, 81 cents.
Friday, April -. 40 =. m.-'rhc mid
week meeting of The church will be held
10 the church auditorium. The pastor
will speak on "'I'hr Poets and the War.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
CHARLES PENTLAND.
Died in His Home Today After Brief
Illness.

Charles Pentland, 40, died at II
o clock this morning in the home of his
parents at l03 Canal street, after an i'll.
ness of only three hours.
Mr.. Pentland was native of Brat
tleboro, having been born here June 90
1876, a son of Mr.. and Mrs w. j. Pent
land. He attended the public schools
and became a plumber, working with
his brother in that business. He was
a member of Wantastiquet lodge, /. O.
o. f., and of st. Michael s Episcopal
church.
He leaves his parents, one brother, w
J. Pentland, jr., and one sister, Miss
Laura A. Pentland, all of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
COUNTER ATTACKS FAILED.
Germans Repulsed with Heavy Less
in Fighting East Of Ceney.

PARIS, April 2G.-Terrifc fighting
continued during the night on the front
of the French offensive The Germans
renewed their counter attacks, but
gained no success the war office re-
ports An attack in great force east
Of Cenv was rcpulscd with heavy loss
ci for the Germans.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
Red Mems Hall

Thursday, April 26.-Rcgular meet
ing of pocahontas council. Adoption.
refreshments and others very impor-
tant business. Everybody please be
present.
Quouckticut tribe No. will CON.
fer the chief IS degree ON class Of -
Friday evening, April -
The Red Men will work the Chief de-
gree on - candidate. Friday at : i. n.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
Both Sides Trying Vainly
for Decision i'm Fourth
Day of Struggle
MOMENTOUS EVENTS
ARE EXPECTED SOON

NO lhlpVA bdib WV" AASAh ~NN"NA-s
Several Turkish People Weary
of war-ovcrcast Skies Prevent Con-
tinuation of Air Battle.
Tie fourth day Of the terrific struggle
ON the British front in France has opened
with both sides still striving yainlN for
u decision. The Germans have rcsortcd
to the terribly costly tactics OF masacd
attack, and apparently succeeded IN
chrcking the British advance.
Indications are not lacking that mo
mcutou, events are about To occur be
hind the lighting line.
Tie summary adjournment of the
rrich-tag i, given added significance by
hints that strike agitation may burst
forth with renewed violence on May day
~ new, OF Importance has come from
Austria in several days, giving fresh
light 10 u report Of intentions to seek Il
separate peace. No confirmation ot this
Is available from reliable sources.
Returning travellers tell appalling
stories Of the devastation wrought by
disease and starvation in Turkey. They
also repeat the story that the IWklsl
people are weary OF war. but are kept il
Suhicction by Euycr Bcy and hi- German
colleagues.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
TIGHTER CENSORSHIP.
Newspapers Not Allowed to Leave
Germany Until After Examination.

COPENHAGEN. via London, April
26.-The protest Of Socialist repre-.
scntatiy in the rcichstag committee
yesterday called attention for the first
time to the fact that German news
papers must now submit to n prelim-
mary censorship before being permit
ted to leave the country. The author
itics evidently have reSorted to this
means to lock the channel through
which disagreeable news has reached
fOrcigu cars
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
NEW QUESTION ARISES.
Britishers Had Been Convicted of Re
cruiting in This Country

WASHINGTON, April 26-Thc su-
prcmc court has been asked, in order
to decide new and disputed questions
Of American neutrality squarcly upon
their merits, to review eases of X. X.
Blair and DR.. Thomas Adds, British
subjects, convicted at San Francisco
Of conspiracy to recruit Englishmcn in
this country for service in the British
army.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26

NEW YORK, April 26.-AlI on board
the American schooner Percy Bird,all,
sunk by guntire from German subma
rine, were saved, according to cablegram
from Bordeaux. Most of the crew were
Americans, according to the owners. The
captain was c. l.. Petersen of Lowell,
Mass, whose wife was with him on the
shin
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
SCHOONER DESTROYED.
Percy Birdsall of New York Swept by
Submarine S Gunfire.

WASHINGTON, April 2G.-The de-
structiou without warning by submarine
guntirc of the American schooner Percy
Bmdsall Of New York was reported to
day to the state department. Time and
place were not announced.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-26
PRISONER OF WAR.
First American Case Reported Through
the Consul at Glasgow.

LONDON, April 20. - The taking
of the first American prisoner q war
was reported to the American embassy
today through the American consul at
Glasgow.