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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02

A good many memories will have to be
logged before they get into the habit of
afiixing three cents postage on tirst-class
mail.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02

Russia could do mighty stroke of
business right now, either against the
Austrian front or the German front.
But the inclination seems to be lacking.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02

The Boston symphony orchestra is I'M
dergoing considerable undertaking just
now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press il exclusively entitled
to the use TO- republication of all news dis
patches credited to IL or not otherwise credited
in this paper and also the local news published
therein.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02

Having captured Beersheba, the Brit
ish will now go to Dan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
To Liberty Loan
Subscribers

We pleased to that the deintve bonds of
the first issue IT, S. Liberty Loan in hands
ready for delivery,
Subscribers may procure these by calling at the bank
and surrenderng receipt issued at time of payment if
they desire may leave the bonds with for safe keep
ing, without charge
1t will be necessary however, for those who wish to
leave the bonds with to to the bank surrender
receipt above mentioned, and execute agreement
ing deposit of bonds whereupon another receipt will be
issued for safe keeping
We assume that the holders of the First Liberty
Loan 312's wish to convert into per cent bonds
which conversion privilege until May Is, 1918. We
would be glad if the holders of the 32s would signify
their intention in this regard
We anticipate such delay in the delivery of the
present issue of cent bonds incident to the
first issue of 3s and believe that these will be ready
for delivery about Nov. Is.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank most
daily those who helped boost the total subscription
tered by this bank in the campaign just closed This
reached the imposing total of $140,150.
The results of efforts significant of
the fact that all united in the great of
world Liberty
Peoples National Bank
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

The Russians, who recently have
been giving evidences of increasing
power of resistance to Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's pressure along the
Sereth line in northern Rumania have
now taken the offensive.
Advancing near the Danube end OF
the line, they have recapturcd the
town of Nadeni, six miles southwest
of the Rumanian Danube port of Gal
atcz, according TO an official an
nounccment from Petrograd today.
On tho Somme front in northern
France, German troops attacked the
French lines near Clcry and Biaches
but were repulsed, according TO the
French war office.
Tho other operations on the Franco
Belgian front, so far as reported were
of a minor nature. Greece has ae-
cepted without reservation the ultima
tum of the entente recently delivered
according to news agency advices from
Athens.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
DR.. BURNETT WINS
IN SUPREME COURT
Decision in Suit for Damages to Auto
mobile Which Was Run Into by
Car Owned by F. A. Larrow.

In the supreme court in Montpelier
yesterday a decision was given in IA
vor of Dr. Grace w. Burnett of this
town in her suit for damages against
Frank A. Larrow and Harry Whitaker
as the result Of an automobile accident
in Guilford in August, 1915. DR.. Bur
nett was represented in this action by
Attorney Robert c. Bacon and the at
torneys for the defendants were Fl. E.
Eddy and Harold f. Whitney.
The verdict of the jury in the eoun-
ty court last April was for the plain
tiff to recover $30S.33, which was for
depreciation and repair bills. No claim
for personal damages was made by Dr.
Burnett, but suit brought by Mrs.
Abbie 0. Burnett, mother of DR.. Bur
nett, for personal damages, is pending.
At the time of the trial the evidence
tended to show that as DR.. Burnett
was driving her ear down a hill in
Guilford, accompanied by her mother,
the machine was run into by ear
owned by Mr.. Larrow and driven by
Mr. Whitaker. The plaintiff claimed
that she was on the extreme right
hand side Of the road and that the
Larrow car turned out to pass team
resulting in a collision. Dispositions of
six New York residents tended to show
that Dr. Burnett s car was on the ex
treme right hand side of the road.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17

submarine warfare in consequence Of the
attitude Of the entente with a view TO
bringing England to terms IS much dis
cussed.
The interest and organization which
during the last two internal crises on the
submarine question were 50 much IN evI-
dence are in action again.
At present Inauguration Of so-ca led
big submarine war-in other words indis-
criminatc destruction without warning OF
hostile merchantmen and OF neutral5
within the forbidden one-apparCntly is
not contemplated, but there are indica-
tions that naval warfare may be sharp
ened in other ways not affected by the
German-Amerieau agreement.
Among possible new measures i an in
crease in the rEor OF the prize rules, with
definite adhesion to the principle which
was sackened in the case Of BloomersdiJk
that neutral ships touching an enemy port
on the way TO their destination with con
tabaud are considered fair prizes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
l. GERMAN RAIDER
OFF BRAZIL COAST
Eight British and Two French Ships
SUNK and Two Captured - One
Sent Away with 100 Mcl,

LONDON, Jan. Flight British and
two French merchant vessels are believed
to have been sunk by a German raider,
The ships sunk are, Bribsh-Dramatist,
Eadnolshire, Minineh, NethcrbyhaII,
Mount Temple, King George, George, ' OIL
taire; Frcnch-Nantes and Asnieres The
steamships st. Theodore and larrowdale
we're captured
Most OF these boats, when last reported
were in the South Atlantic, indicating that
the German raider has been at work of
the South American coast
The following announcement was given
out here officially today:
For some time past il had been as
sumed that the following British and
French merchant ships, which had lona
been overdue, had been sunk by Ger
man raider: British-Dramatst, Radner
shire, Mininch, Mount Temple, Nethcrby
hall King George, George, Noltairc;
Frcnch-Nantes and Asnieres.
Definite information has now been re
ceIved from Pernambuco (Brazil) confirm
ing this assumption On the evening o.
Monday the japanese steamer Hudson
Mau arrived off Pcrnambuco, having OF
board the masters and 237 men OF tn,
crews OF some OF the lost vessels, whicl
were sunk on various dates between Dec
l. and Jan. y.
In addition the steamer st. Theodor,
was captured and a prize crew put OF
board and the steamer Narrowdale wa
captured and sent away with about ~
men, the crews OF others or the sunk YES
sells who were to be landed No further
news has yet been received Of thei
whereabouts"
The point at which the Hudson Mari
put III makes it appear probable tha
the German raider has been operat
ing off the coast Of South America.
The British admiralty announced oi
Dec. that a report had been receive,
that disguised German vessel of
mercantile type was sighted in tn
North Atlantic on Dee I. 1t was re
ported from Halifax that strane
vessel, believed to be a raider was in
terccpted on Dec . off the north
western coast of Scotland, but was PEI
mitted TO proceed under the impressio
that She was the Dutch steamship
Gamma. Later it was learned that tn
. Gamma was at kirlwall OH that date.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
Centre congregational Church

Owing 10 the meeting OF the W. G.. 7.
L. 10 be- held IN the chapel Thursday nj
tcrnOOn the home missionary meeting Z
planned for the women of the congrcga-
ton will bc postponed 10 next week
Arrangements for the sale Of old papers
and magazines. which has been unavoid-
ably delayed since November, are complet-
ed. Each woman IL asked to sell her own
papers and to keep the money until it is
called for The price 20 be paid will be
Slc. hundred pounds for papers and 75c
for magazines The dealer who will buy
the papers will call, beginning this week
at the home of each family in the parish
which notified AIiss Hcmenway-Well
that there are papers 10 br sold for thu
beneht OF the church building fund. II
has been suggested that some may wish
20 share their accumulation with the
school children
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
METCALF APPOINTED
COUNTY WARDEN
Marlboro Man Succeeds Alexander Of
Saxtcns River - Endorsed by Of
flcers OF County Club

Erwin II AIetcalf OF Marlboro has been
appointed fish and game warden for Wind
ham county to succeed George F. Alex
ander of Saxtons River, and viii take up
his new duties immediately Mr. Metcalf
has had several years experience as dep
uty warden in this county and has done
special work for the state fish and game
department IN other parts Of the state
His present postothce address is South
Newiane, or be may be reached by tele-
phone BY calling 1913 through the East
Dover exchange Of the Melendy Telephone
Co
Mr.. Metcaf says he realizes that he
cannot do his work satisfactorily unless
he has the cordial cooperation of all
sportsmen and Others who believe in the
lawful regulation, conservation and devel-
opment Of the states fish and game re-
sources He intends to enforce the fish
and game laws thoroughly and mpartially
and expects that fishermen and hunters
generally viii back him up in this work
His appointment has the endorsement OF
the officers OF the Windham County Fish
and Game club. and the new warden be
came a member Of that organization
today Mr.. Metcalfs home is IN the
northeastern part Of Marlboro and he is
first selectman Of that town He has done
nothing yet in regard to the appointment
OF deputies
State Fish and Game Commissioner Tit
comb appointed Mr. Metcalf in place ol
Mr. Alexander for the reason that it was
believed that the interests of the county
demanded the services Of a man who would
be free to devote more of his time to thu
duties OF the office than Mr.. Alexander
was able to give. The appointment came
10 Mr.. Metcalf entirely unsought
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
THAW'S CONDITION
AGAIN ALARMING
In Bad Way Both Mentally and Ply
sically - Conference at His
Bedside Postponed

PHILADELPHIA. Jan l7.-Physicians
at the hospital where Harry X Thaw,
who attempted to commit suicide her.
last week BY slashing himself with razor,
IS a patient. said today that Thaw was
not recovering as rapidly as had been ex-
pected, and expressed concern both as to
his mental and physical condition.
Lawyers representing the Thaw family,
who were TO have held bedside confer
cnce with Thaw today to discuss plans Tor
his defense, against the kidnapping and
assault charges made in New York by
Frederick Gump, jr., announced the con
ference had been postponed for at least a
week
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
LEAK HEARING
is POSTPONED
Committee Wished to Ask House for
Authority to Employ Counsel
Session Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Todav S
session of the "leak'' hearing was
suddenly postponed, just as it was
about to open.
Witnesses were notified to appear
tomorrow morning.
The postponement was made 50
the committee might ask the house
for authority to employ counsel.
At the request of the committee
the house extended the time of IN
vestigation Of the committee to Jan.
80 and authorized it to employ coun.
sci. This foreshadows extending the
inquiry to its broadest aspects.
Taking of testimony will be re-
sumed tomorrow, probably with j. P.
Morgan and others in the witness
chair.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
PROPHECY OF
GERMAN VICTORY
But Minister of Finance Regretted Ne.
ce5sity of Again Submitting
War Budget.

LONDON, Jan. I'm submitting the
1917 budget to the Prussian diet D1
Lentze, the minister Of finance, according
TO Reuter- despatch from Amsterdam
made the following statement:
Each time we have submitted the wal
budget in the last two years we have en-.
tertained the hope it would be the last
with which we would have to deal. Again
we submit a war budget and we should
not like to abandon the same hope despite
the fact that the German peace offer has
been refused by our enemies with the an
nouncement OF their policy Of war to de
strucion
He prophesicd that the attack of Ger
many foes would iail before the bravery
OF the German forces.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
SEVEN NEW CoRPoRAToRS.
Vermont Savings Bank Annual Meet
ing and Dinner Today.

In the annual meeting of the Vermont
Savings bank this afternoon at
o'clock in the banking rooms the old
board of officers was reelected with the
addition of the names of j Il. Ryder to
the board of trustees and VI. Austin to
the board of investment Six new cor
porators were elected They were A. A
Dunklee Of Vernon and j R. Ryder, +.
f. Pratt, G. G. Staples, c. T.. Stickney
and c. B. Crowell, all of Brattleboro, and
A \. sherman of Williamsvile
The following are the officers: Presi-
dent, c. H Pratt; vice president, C. O.
Robbins; treasurer, Harry P Webster;
trustees, G. II. Pratt, + l. Hunt, j. Gray
Estey, c. O. Robbins, F. L. Houghton,
NJ. Austin. II. P Webster, NJ. c. Hough-
ton and j. H. Ryder; board of invest
ment, c. H. Pratt. + L. Hunt, c. 0. Rob
bins. II. 2. Webster and NJ. Austin
auditors. F. L. Hunt, NJ Austin and C.
O. Robbins
The bank has had one Of the most sue
cessful years in its history and in addition
to paying the regular semi-annual divi-
dends OF two per cent has paid special
dividend OF one per cent, making FIVE per
cent to the depositols during the year
This IS the seventh extra dividend this
bank has declared
Treasurer II. 2. Webster in his annual
report, in addition TO "a comprehensive
statement Of the banks business, paid d
feeling tribute TO the corporators who
have died during the year-George +
Crowell, W. H. Bracket, DR.. c. S. Clark
II. p. Farr and Clarke c. Fits
The annual dinner to the corporators
was served at the Brooks House at Z
O. clock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
DANIELS AWARDS
CONTRACT TO ENGLISH
English Munitions Company TO Receive
from United States S3,141,0 900 FOR
Projectiles.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Contraets
for armor piercing navy projectiles of
the IA and 16 inch type totaling S.
141, 900 today were awarded by Secre-
tary Daniels to the Hadfelds Limited,
the English munitions company. Bids
from American firms were more than
5000 a shell in excess of that sub
mitted by Hadfields.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
German People Now Con-
vinced That Negotiations
Are Impossible
PROSECUTION OF WAR
TO BE ENERGETIC
Possibility Of Ruthless Submarine War.
fare With a View to Bringing Eng
land 10 Terms Is Much Discussed -
Added Rigor 70 Prize Rules.

land 10 Terms is Much Discussed -
Added Rigor 70 Prize Rules.
BERLIN. Jan. 16, via London, Jan, It..
Time enough having elapsed since the
publication Of the entente reply TO Presi-
dent Wilson to permit German opinion to
crystalize, the effects OF the announcement
Of terms which the entente allies regard as
q necessary result of the war are clearly
evident.
In the first place tho pronunciamcnto
Of the allies, together with earlier inter.
changes Of opinion on the peace pro-
po~tls, may be- regarded rs having vir-
tusly eliminated the peace party in Ger
many, except Tor a small minority OF So
cialists, some Of whose newspaper organs
still see the possibility OF continuing the
discussion after the entente reply.
The hrg, and influential section, inglud
ing majority Of the Socialists and pow
crtul influences among non-Sociaiists,
which up 20 last month was bringing the
heaviest pressure to bear on the govern.
ment 10 take steps for the opening Of No
gotiations for peace based on an under.
standing. is now convinced such negotia.
tons are now impossible
Virtually the entire nation Is lined ma
behind the government for energetic
prosecution OF the war. Regarding the
possibility that Germany would make a
statement of terms, the announcement OF
DR.. Alfred Zimmerman, the foreign accrc
tary. to The Associated Press, indicates
that this il now ont of the question and
the ne wgoyernment apparently has adopt,
ed this Us a definite decision
The possible Inauguration Of ruthless
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
GREECE ACCEPTS
ENTENTE ULTIMATUM
Decision Reached by the Crown Coun-
Gil Communicated to the Entente
Ministers.

LONDON, Jan l7-An Athens des-
patch to the Exchange Telegraph company
says that the Greek government has ac-
cepted the entente ultlmatum without res
ervation. The decision was reached by
the crown council on Tuesday afternoon.
according to the despatch, and was imme.
dlately communicated to the entente min
isters The release of the Nenizelists, who
were arrested following the outbreak IN
Athens on Dec. !, is expected hourly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
Red Men S Hall

Wednesday, Jan. l7.-Corn and ven
ison will be served at els p. M, fol.
lowed by the raising of chiefs of
Quonckticut Tribe, No. ,, !, O. Il. VI.
Regular meeting of pocahontas council,
., and rehearsal Of degree team Thursday,
Jan. Is
Friday, Jan. 10 - Warriors degree
will be conferred on a class of broth
ers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
TO HANDLE FOOD PROBLEM.
Special Committee to Provide Rauid
Distribution in italy,

ROME, Jan. II, via Paris. = The gov
ernment has created special committee
to provide more extensive and rapid
system of food distribution, according
to the Stefani agency. The commit
tee is composed Of the ministers of in
terror, agriculture and transportation
and Signor Comandini, minister without
portfolio. Signor Canepa, under secre-
tary of agriculture, will act as com
missary general.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
in Odd Fellows Temple

Thursday. Jan. Is. 80 p. m Regular
meeting Of Oasis Encmpmcnt.
Thursday, Jan. Is, s clock. - A
military whist party will be given in
Odd Fellows hall for all members of
the order and their friends. Tickets
2jc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17

Inspection of the old walls of the pal
ace of the Louvre disclosed that re-
lnforced concrete was known and used
IN Paris in the sixteenth century.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17
THE WEATHER.
Overcast Tonight - Thursday Fair
Not Much Change in Temperature.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. = The
weather forecast: Overcast tonight.
Thursday fair. Not much change in
temperature. Strong southwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17

Chan IS of acquisition Of wealth are
improved il it is borne in mind that
large sums arc made up of small units
called dollars.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-17

Continued on Page S.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-09
FRENCH GUN SCHOOL is.
t
READY FOR AMERICANS
Large Force Of Instructors As
sembled at Fontainebleau.
Special Facilities Offered.

Paris.-An American newspaper man
who has been able to visit the artillery
training school at Fontainebleau de-
scribes the preparation the French mill
tary authorities are making in view Of
the training Of American officers.
Whereas otherwise very stiff exami-
nation is necessary to pass into the
school, in the case Of Americans special
facilities will be made. Four months
will be required to fit the latter for the
grade Of what is called here aspirant,
which is the grade preceding second
lieutenant. Sixteen hundred American
pupils are expected at Fontainebleau,
and special corps Of English speaking
instructors has already been formed so
new arrivals can start work with
scant knowledge of trigonometry, ele-
mentary physics and chemistry.
The ordinary procedure is to be- as
signed to regiment Of artillery. At
the depot the men are equipped with
uniforms and everything necessary,
then sent to Fontainebleau as soon as
possible. Men anxious to avail them
selves Of this opportunity might even
come to Europe on their own initiative,
for they would be looked after by the
American military attache and the min
istry Of war and would only require
very limited outfit, consisting Of changes
Of summer and winter underwear and
riding boots; if possible, also sugar,
chocolate and canned beef.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-09
PLAN FOR DEAF AND DUMB.
Intensive Production Of Munitions Ir
France Gives Them Chance.

Intensive Production Of Munitions In
France Gives Them Chance.
Paris intensive production of
munitions in France, with it's enOr-
nous requirements in hand labor, has
opened up new future for the deaf
and dumb, who before the war were
excluded from factory work. Now
hundreds of them are making shells
and parts of automobiles and aero
planes for the army. Some are earning
the equivalent Of 81 day.
Manufacturers refused deaf and
dumb help previously because of en-
plOyers' liability laws. There were
also prejudices against them because
Of the supposed difficulty of conveying
orders. In practice it has been found
the deaf and dumb meet with no more
accidents than their comrades. They
learn even more quickly than do many.
normal wOrkmen, and their attention
never being diverted by conversation
their output is of the best finish and
equal in volume to that of the best me-
chanicS.
The minister of armament has issued
a circular to directors of hand labor in
munition factories ordering them to
preyent discrimination against deaf
and dumb applicants for employment
as mechanics -. -
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-09
TUTOR KEEPS HIS JOB.
This Girl Need Not Attend Public
School.

Kansas City, Mo.-Miss Elva Dies
telhorst, fourteen, several times in
juvenile court because of the refusal
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
Diestelhorst, to permit her to attend
public school, need not 60 to public
school Judge Porterfeld has decided
to permit the retention of John Ster-
ling, her twenty-two-year-old private
tutor.
The tutor will continue to give Miss
Diestelhorst lessons in arithmetic, ge-
ography, writing, spelling, Greek his
tory, reading, hygiene and grammar.
he must report his pupils progress,
however, to the juvenile court the first
Friday Of each month, Judge Porter
field ordered.
Neither Miss Diestelhorst nor her
mother nor her father appeared in
court, but Sterling did. Judge Porter
field looked him over, studied the cur
riculum which he said constituted his
young pupils daily task and decided
the arrangement might stand.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-06-09

Photo by U. s. Marine Corps Publicity
Bureau.
MARINES IN ACTION IN SANTO DOMINGO,
United States marines have been great
factors in initiating toward perpetual
peace among the defenseless people of
Haiti and Santo Domingo, who were
worn out by years of internal strife
These advance agents of American civ.
tl1zation wanted peace so badly that
they We're willing to fight for it.
1.-THE marines have literally taught
the Haitians how to live decently,"
said the Right Rev. Charles Blayney
Colmore, bishop of Porto Rico and
Haiti, during recent visit to the
United States. Before their coming
sanitation save in the crudest and
most unsatisfactory forms was un-
known, feVers and epidemics were as
plentiful as revolutions, press gang
was in vogue and the country was the
victim Of continuous uprisings engi-
neered by political scoundrels, each of
whom ravaged the customs money
drawer as each in turn came into short
lived power.
"The entry Of the United States ma
rines ended this sorry story. With the
wonderful facility and adapta bility for
which the marines are noted these adj
vance agents of American civilization
so changed Haiti that after they had
been there four months when I made
my annual visitation to the island