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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
CUBAN NEGRO REBELS
THREATEN MASSACRE
Determine to Stay All White Resi-.
dents Unless United States
lntcrvcncS.
BURNING AND PILLAGlNG
Twenty-FOur American and British
Refugees From Oriente Province
With Stories OF }arbarism Equal
to Those From Mexico.

NEW YORK. May 6. Charges
that Cuban negro rebels are burning
and pillaginE the homes and properties
or Americans and other foreigners in
the districts OF Palmarito. Bayate and
Miranda. Oriente Province, were made
by twcnty-four American and British
refugees who arrived here to-day
They predicted that there will be a.
massacre of the white residents re-
manning unless the United States in
tcrvcnc$. and asserted that the Cuban
government is powcrless to cope with
the situation. Most OF the refugees es-
capped with only the clothes they wore.
The accusations were substantiatcu
by an appeal for aid signed by IiG
Americans remaining in the territory
occupied by the rebels. The appea
the refugees said. will he forwarded to
the state Department at Washinrton
THREAT OF MAsSACRE
INCLUDED IN APPEAL
The threat of a massacre Is contain
cd in statement included in the an
peal. alleged TO have been written by
General Bias Maso. The Statement,
Maso is rcputed TO have made said:
You Will holler loudcst and we will
destroy until your hollcring Will be
heard In Washington and force Amer.
lean intervention. For the time being
we will not fight the government
troops and VIC will not kin YOU un-
less you oppose us. We are only frbt-
ing now with the torch, tcrrorizinr and
organizing.
But if Mcnocal does not step out
by May 90. We will fight and kill. We
are $4,000 rebels In THIS province. all
we'll armed. AMI the whole province
Will become n wilderness. Your gov.
eminent can prevent this by interview
ton.
Il invite AN American commission TO
come To the interior and sec our
forces. sec tho destruction that we are
making. and tell their government the
truth"
The statement concludes with the
following message from tho general:
You Will uoticc that we rebels arc
negroes to man. You viii remember
the negro revolution of 1872. when
5000 negroes were KILLED in this prov-
ince.
we remcmhcr that. too. aud now
that We arc armed the death OF 1000
dctensclcss negroes in 1912 shall now
be avenged in a horrible war. as
sure YOU"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07
HARVEY L. WILSON, EDITOR.
Is STRICKEN SUDDENLY
One of tho Most Widely Known News
paper Wen in NirGinin Dies at
ItOmc in <orfnlk

NORFOLK, VA. May G.-IIarNcy l..
Wilson, age hfty-ninc years. half
owner. vice president aud editor Of tho
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch aud ono Of
the most popular and successful news
paper men OF the South, died suddenly
to-day AZ his residence. 1910 Graydun
Avenue, Mr.. Wilson. arising early this
morning. vas stricken unconscious as
hc attempted TO lower a window. dying
IN few minutes Of cerebral hcmor-
rhaGc
Nj Wilson MAS born IN noydton
Mecklcnburg County, Va, in 1885 lie
spent his boshood and received mis-
education ia Baltimore EARLY in life
lie cmigratcd 10 North Dakota, ana be-
"ainc assistant Secretary OF state. re-
turning 10 Virginia after three years
where ne connected himself with the
Richmond Times As the Washington
correspondent OF the Times lie became
assistant Librarian Of the House H.
brary. ~ other times in mis- life he
was editor Of the Richmond Evening
Leader. III" Richmond News. which he
founded. and the Newport News Times
Herald He bought an interest in ana
assumed TN" cdiiUrsh!p Of The Norfoli>
Public Ledger, which later absorbed
the Dispatch Under his leadership
the Ledger Dispatch has become one OF
the strongest ana most influential at
tcrnoon papers in the state Mr VIII
business interests OF the city. ana was
Il leader in civic ana Industrial activ-
itics. He was member of the Viz.
GINA Club. vice president Of the Rag
Scd Island Cunning club and mem =
bcr OF Christ Episcopal Church
The funeral VIII TAX. place on tues.
day afternoon AZ ST. Johns Episcopal
church. iii Hampton.
MIR. wilson is survived by his vile
who was Miss Shields. OF Hampton.
brother Edward II Wilson. of Bal
timorc, and one daughter.
e. G. Worsham. president oI the
Richmond Press. was associated with
Mr.. Wilson in the establishment of the
Richmond News, and was one Of his
most intimate friends. Speaking OF
the dead editor last night, he said:
"Mr Wilson WAS the best rompa,ion
ever knew. His wealth Of informa
ton seemed unlimited. an his humor
ever ready. His characteristics
were shown in his editorial para
graphs. for which lac was famous
throughout the state Ills IDEAL wa.
10 say the Kind word and smother
the cmbers OF strife"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-07

~ the country is to be called on to
MAKE her sacrifices. then lot these be
'n"rouSheoihg and sincere. Let all
VINO hehevc in universal service be-
heNe IN il 20 the end Let the rich
man say. II my brothers life is called
Tor. 'hcn nothing that have can hon
orably be held back. My income nv
nHuflcS, the great possessions that sci
me up above my brcthrcn-thcs.. also
belong TO my country's need and If
while he with his blood defends tbe
country, in my safe greed behind his
BACK follow the mean scent of my
own advantage. then. though NV Inns
might talk OF patriotism. my life
should be no better than the iacka1
mat sll"Es behind the pathway of tho
lion '"'
1T Is we'll that we should he fore
warned in time against the treason.
abic selnShness into which tn. TENN
tation OF profit can hetray men i'm tho
CONFUSION OF great war. The ono
safe cure for this is an awakened pub-
lie sentiment. The sly avarice that
hidcs itself behind the alcck exterior
OF the supposedly respectable man OF
business can only be unmaskcd by q
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
JUDGE D0NoWAY ARRESTED,
Alleged to Have Appropriated Money
Collected for Client

MIDDLEBURY, Oct l3 - James b.
Donoway. who has practIeed law here Tor
Is years and who has been state senator,
states attorney and Judge of the munic-
ipa' court at various periods in his ca
reer, was arrested in Burlington NedneS
day hg Deputy Noble J Sanford of Mid
dlehury
1t is alleged by c. Berry & Co, a Bo~-
ton wholesale liquor house, that Air
Douoway appropriated to his own use
about $500 collected by him for them some
time ago On "a babeas writ isued at the
stigation OF Phelps 4 Pratt, attorneys
at FAIR Haven, acting as attorneys ion
the Boston hrm. Mr. Donoway was an
rested by sheriff Sanford and taken t.
Nergcnnes MIR Donoway maintained that
his arrest was unwarranted, but he wa,
held Ion hearing at the December term 81
county court, and obtained a release OF
bal Which was furnished 10y his brother
Edward panoway and Col. scranton.
/ friend
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

war. He went west shortly after the
close of the war and had been east but
once since, i'll 1904, when he attended
the Grand Army encampment in Bos-
ton
Nass s moving van has been busy the
past few days with the numerous
changes being made B. T. Howard
has moved to Harden Bennett 5, which
place he has bought, Mrs. Naomi Oar
den has moved TO the b. +. Howard
place, recently purchased by William
Speno, proprietor of the Putney Fruit
store. b. X. Wright has moved here
/ from Quechec to occupy his house va
Gated by Mrs. Darden, and John f.
Austin has moved from the farm lie
recently sold to an apartment in 0. /.
BuXton's house. j. Alden Sanford and
his mother Mrs. John Sanford, who
formerly lived in town on the Sanford
farm, have come from Philadelphia to
occupy the j. f. Austin farm, which
they recently bought The elder M
, Sanford sold his farm to T. f. Blood
on account Of i'll health and removed
his family to Nincland. New Jersey
where he died. His wife and son, de
string to return to Putney, have bought
the Austin farm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

dren for things grown from seed fur
nished them, and cared for by them
selves, though not large were enough to
stimulate them to try, and being actual
" received ~ several will encourage
them and others TO try harder another
season.
The fiveact comedy, The Deacon,
presented by West River Grange in the
evening, drew a full house, every seat
being taken. The play abounded in
humorous scenes and characters. Dr..
/ T. /. Osgood s impcrsonation Of Miss
Amelia, and the deacon, in his charac
ter Of Pete, the colored servant, brought
down the house. The other parts were
well enacted. Ice cream was on sale
after the entertainment. Orchestra mu-
sic was given between the acts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

from to s. The supper will be Of the
usual high order and everyone Is asked
to reserve the date and remember the
time and place.
Clifford IT. Cooke of Springfield,
Mass, came Wednesday to his home
here. On Friday lie and his mother,
Mrs. Helen F. Cooke, left for East Bar
net for a visit with Mrs. II. c. Worm
wood and family. Mr.. Cooke is enjoy
ing vacation from his work at the
United States armory.
Mr. and Mrs B. X Wright are stay
ing with their daughter, Mrs, l.. II.
Bugbee, while they are making some
needed repairs and settling in their
new home. They propose to tear out the
old chimney. which is a large one, and
/ put III a smaller one and somewhat re-
! model the rooms owing to the removal
of the old chimney.
The annual meeting Of the Ladies' Ac
society OF the Baptist church was held II
the church vestly last Wednesday aft
ernoon, when plans for future work were
Iouthned The following officers were
! chosen: Pres, Mrs. {. +. Goodrich; VICE
president, Ms Ezra Pierce: secretary anC
+ treasurer, MIS-. l.. II. I1Olu, DJdld u VI
I1ectors, Mrs. f. \, Burditt Mrs. Har
ret Taft, Mrs f. \ Austin and Il, b
Davis.
First Baptist church, Rev r. h Da
Wis, pastor. Preaching service 1915. Sub
iect, Gods Draft, OF tile Constraint 0
Love; y m, Bible school. \ full attend
ancec is desired as tile details of the ney
led and blue contest are to be announced
II p. m. Christian Endeavor service
Topic, What is committed TO You Til
subject Of the talk on the pledge by tn
pastor viii be- Bible Reading. A cordia
invitation TO all services.
On Thursday, Oct 4, Clifford II
Cooke received news at his home her
of the death of his father s only sur
wing brother, Alvin Jay Cooke, "A
at his home in Ionia, Mich, Sept %
Mr.. Cooke was born in WallingforJ
!, ! (Nt.) March 8, 1913 and was the siXt
, child in family Of nine children 0
P Nathaniel and Jemima (Sprague
Cooke. He was a veteran Of the Civ
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
TOWN SHEND.
West River Grange Fair.

According TO previous announcement.
the West River Grange held its annual
fair Oct. ) in Townshend and although
the day was rainy a good number were
present to exhibit the fruits Of their
summer s labor in fields and gardens.
and compare methods, seeds and fer
tilizers used and results obtained, thus
gaining practical knowledge that will
be of value in coming years.
Not only this. but it brought the
farmers and their wives and children
into closer touch in social way. and
that is something worth while in these
days of constant hurry when farmers
can hardly get time to speak to their
neighbors unless they do it through the
telephone.
Then. too, the prizes offered the chill
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

Miss Gladys White of Hartford, Conn,
is a guest this week at J.. G. Parker's
in East Putney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harden Bennett are
still at their old homes, not having de-
cided on their future home.
Relatives and friends attended the
funeral Of Mrs Charles +. Robertson IN
Bellows Falls Monday afternoon.
4 eurbing of cement is being put
in in front Of the Harris house. Cortez
Boutwell, having charge Of the job.
The campaign for the conservation of
food viii be begun Oct q and continue
to Oct %, and all households will be
visited by canYassers who viii present a
card to be signed.
George Whitney met with an accident
a day OF two ago, crushing two fingers Of
! his lett hand in a husking machine. The
accident was caused 10y catching the glove
which he had on the hand.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. George Richardson and
/ Mrs. Richardson's father, Ransom Car.
Ipenter Of Saxtons River, and Mr. and
Mrs Frank FAIR OF Westminster and
/ Horace Perry OF Walpole. y H, were re
cent callers at Mrs Ellen Whitney's.
The Fortnightly club will hold its
first meeting of the year with Mrs
Bralev and Miss Bessie Braley at THEN
home on West hill Friday afternoon
where Miss Braley viii give the re
view of the last years work of tn,
club.
The annual chicken pie supper under tn
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid society Of tn
Baptist church viii be served in the yes
Try next Wednesday evening, Oct Il
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
ATHENS.

Harold Whcoy of Waterbury, Vt, was
m town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs w. d. Parker and baby
OF Camblidgeport. were visitors at A. II.
Reeds Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Bemis Of Rocking
ham We're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene rcmis Sunday.
Mrs Ella Brown has brought the LII
Their Weeks residence in Cambridgeport
and will move her household effects there
soon.
Guests Of Nv. and Mrs. p. O. Eddy
Monday were Mr. Eddy's cousins, Walter
Eddy OF Towushend and William Eddy Of
Boston, Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
PLAINTIFF RESTS
IN ACCIDENT CASE
More Witnesses Say Mead Was Driv-
ing Rapidly Defendant Says
He Went as Act of Kindness.

Windham county court took a recess
at noon today until , o clock Monday
afternoon, after the plaintiff had rest
ed and one witness for the defense had
been examined in the suit Of WelIman,
administrator of Mrs. Bert Stone S es
tate, against Barney +. Mead for dam
ages for the death of Mrs. Stone fol
lowing an automobile accident.
Yesterday afternoon the witnesses
were largely the occupants of the Green
field car which Mr.. Mead passed south
Of South Deertield. They testified that
they were going 10 to 20 miles an hour
when Mr.. Mead passed them and that
Mr.. Mead was going 50 to 10 miles an
hour
This morning dispositions Of persons
living near. the underpass were intro
! duced, telling of conditions at the I'M
derpass as they saw them.
| On REORGANIZATION the persons
making the dispositions said the under
/ pass was dangerous and many accidents
! had happened there, also that the night
/ when Mrs. Stone was hurt was foggs.
! Policeman +. G.. Worden and Mrs
/ Fremont Hamilton testified as to their
/ knowledge OF Mrs. Stone as a house
keeper. Mrs. Edward Harrington, Mr..
Stone S daughter, told of how she left
home and was taken to the police sta
tion in Springfield.
For the defense Mr. Mead was put
on about ll.45 o clock, and it was
shown by him that he went to Spring
field at Mr.. Stone 5 request, that Mr.
Stone said he had no money and was
in trouble, whereupon Mr.. Mead said
if that was the case he would 90 down
without pay. He said he drove carefully
and that the night was very foggy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
MAY UTILIZE GERMAN SHIPS.
Brazil Proposes Use of Seized Vessels
to Aid Allies.

RIO JANEIRO. Oct. 13.-The Brazil
ian government proposes TO utilize
seized German steamships for the or
ganization Of international steamship
lines. The vessels viii fly the Brazilian
flag and viii be used in the interests of
PAIL and the allies The crews of
the vessels will he made mp Of Brazil
iauS.
The realization Of this project now
depends solely on an understanding be
tween Brazil and the allies. which
Brazil considers essential
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

Brazil severed diplomatic relations
with Germany Anil J. and seized for
ty-siX German merchant ships laid up
in Brazilian harbors, aggregating 30
10 tons. On September ; the Brazilian
minister of marine announced that his
government would not lease the German
shiLs to the entente allies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
TRADING WITH DENMARK.
Germany to Give Potatoes and Get Ar
ticles OF Which she Is in Need.

COPENHAGEN, Oct. l3.-Gcrnanv
has offered to supply certain quantity
'of potatoes to Denmark in exchange.
However, Germany will expect Denmark
to supply her with articles Of which
she is in need
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
AMERICAN KILLED.
Kelliher of North Brookfe.d, Mass,
Was Fighting with Canadians.

OTTAWA, Ont, Oct l3-In the list
of Canadian oversee casualties published
today appears the name of James Keli-
her, North Brookfeld, Mass, as having
died OF wounds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
PUTNEY.
Rev. Mr.. Poelman to Remain.

Rcv 7. ]. Poclman, who has been tax
ing vacation at Berwick, Me, has sent
word to the committee OF the Congrega-
tionaI church that he has reconsidered his
resignation and viii continue to he its
pastor and will return to his duties in
time for the services necxt Sunday. Mrs
Hartwell supplied the pulpit last Sunday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
JAMAICA.
BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED.
Fire at Mrs. Give Slumway's Threat
Cued House.

Cned House.
The barn and contents owned by Mrs.
Olive ~dumvav was consumed 10y fire
yesterday afternoon. The fire had
made such Roadway before it was di,
covered that nothing could hc saycd
She efforts of the towuepeople were a.
rected to saving Mrs. Sbumwav's hons.
and Mrs Tayutou buildings, which
without doubt. would have burned ez
ecpt for. the good work of the litt.,
engine and the large crowd of peopl,
who worked that, and the bucket bri
gudc. The origin of the fire is not
Known.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
WILSON TO ATTEND MASS.
Accepts Invitation to St. Patrick s
Church Thanlzsgiy ing Day.

WASHINGTON. Oet. l3.-Prasident
Wilson has accepted an invitation to
attend the annual Pan-Amcrican mass
at St Patrick $ church here on Thanks
giving day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

the teeth To complete this survey. the
doctor anticipates three years as nacrs-
say
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13
WEST WARDSBORO.
Services Appreciated.

On Thursday evening, Oct 4, party
Of 80 gathered at the parsonage in
token of appreciation of the services
Of Rev. and Mrs. +. w. johnson. The
event proved a complete surprise and
was a pleasant occasion for ALL An en-
ioyablc program was carried out, includ
ing duets by Mrs. Johanson and son,
Olaf, with guitar accompaniment; solos
by Mrs. Hugh Fits, readings by Mrs.
Sherman Waite and several selections
by the orchestra. A surprise to all was
the arrival of Mrs. johnson 5 foster
mother. Mrs. Charles Bent of Wakefield,
Mass Refreshments of cake and coffee
were served and all dispersed, leaving
behind tokens of goodwill, for all of
which Mr.. and Mrs Johnson are CRATE
full.
The first snowhakes Of the season fell
Wednesday.
j. c. Tibbetts and family of Newfane
were guests at E. A. Selfors sun
| day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-10-13

The first snowhakes Of the season fell
Wednesday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-09-19

was SIRE more Than The Bows could
stand Tor n looked so plum fool
ish that nobody didn't say nothing
until Borouley piped up be was an
FnElishman.
Wen ecsle i'm, says no
Vat ist egEle~ asked Dutchy
It's What We do a. The political
meetings in The hold country saws
Boton1f-y I'VE shout st iH and
ask questions. ana call 'im names
and Try 70 rattle i'm, as YOU sy
ere
Dutchy gave snort
Eggle him ?" saws he--veU rot
ten-eggle him dat's vat ven do"
Dutchys idea took With he boys
tremendous bgt IL kept them
mighty busy The next few days old
eggs shop.worn eggs eggs that
Rad seen better days ain't SO easy
70 buy As YOU might think Bur by
each one ~ us doing our durn lest
We accumulated good Supply b.
Wednesday right
met cir just before the lecture.
stepping along dainty rs a gin Tie
Rinnei Al me
Il wouldn't have one ~ nay egg
explode prematoorly. SAYS be cor
"a s. bill guess the Auditorium p
see some pitching tonight inath sgr-
Prise one Teller a. least"
When Clih and ! got 20 me Audt
forum We found &, packed flh
and we was early too The gallery
was fun Of women onlv mon wer"
Gown on the cor
Big Ben didn't appear till k.nder
ls,te--after we'd begun 20 whistle
and stamp Bur he sure looked ine
as he come or ON The platform.
He'd lost some flesh since be ant
The bre weTy. but be seemed hard -
nails.
RE came out carving two biz b7e
kets. one in each hand s lot of as
ordered what was In an ! gufes.
but he set 'em down carelessly ss
II they were of no importance. and
stepped 70 The front Of the platform
ladies" saws he "and gentle
men" He stops and coughs bis
eyes twinklinE Then sorter apollo
getically II I've made q mistake
In calling you gentlemen says nc
Il beFs your pahdon
We most lost our breath ~ ttaf
Inc nerve of him-actualiy iosh.ng
Us
Word has come 20 my ears he
ueut on
There's more coming 70 your
ears than words. Nike Polanskl
says. half aloud
Ben heard what Mike esd af
turned 10 him. conhdentialllNf
Il know there's lof of buns %
Soppeville thatve got their pocket
fun 81 things 10 present 20 me
That's ali right But what scems 20
me fair is that shall BE- allowed fo
speak for half an hour and fheu ill
take everything that's coming to 1Ir
and TT promise not 90 run
either
lie grinned wider Than ever &
a. was boksys he was exrecfirE -s
70 throw AZ him
GO on, well listen 20 SOW o-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-09-19
EDISON IS
SILENT ON
NEW DEVICE
Liner Passengers Say
Wizard Has Tanned
Torpedo

NEW YORK. Sept Inquiries
af Inc plant of Thomas a Edison
in East Orange as 20 q published
report that Edison had invented g
confriTauce fo defect torpedoes.
we're greeted with silence today
William Maxwell. vice-president Of
the Edison corporation merely
pointed 10 q sign over the entrance
20 the laboratories stating that any
employee giving information az 20
work being done for the govern
meni wonid boz arrested and prose
cuted in accordance with provisions
% the espionage act
william Meadowcraff secretary
20 Edison declared The inventor
was NOT 10 DIS laboratories today,
ard said no did NOT know where
d. WAS
Publication of Tho reported inven.
tion By Edison followed reports
brough, here hy passengers OF An
American liner vho said = torpedo
fred AZ their ship suddenly leaped
out of the water and turned aside
as IL drew near 90 the vessel The
report published ln New York
paper said the detecting device
had been tried on several destroy
crs and merchantmen with success.