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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
The German Foreign Office
Makes a Statement to
The Associated Press
NO NOTE ON ITS WAY
TO POPE BENEDICT
Denials Brought Out as a Result Of
Stories Which Have Been Appearing
in Danish and Other Foreign Newspa-
pers Recently.

BERLIN, Sept IL, via London, Sept.
lS.-The German foreign office, in state
ment given to The Associated Press to-
day, denied stories appearing in Danish
and other foreign newspapers to the 81
feet that the German government had in
directly communicated its peace terms to
Washington or that the Wilhelmstrasse
even had sent out trial balloons for the
purpose of sounding sentiment in the
United States
The German foreign Office further in
forms The Associated Press that the rl-
mors were promptly discredited on the
strength OF the peace terms ascribed to
Germany and further by the fact that
there was no occasion for Germany to ad-
dress the Washington government IN this
Prospect.
The assertion of Matthias Erzberger, the
clerical leader in the reichstag, that the
German note in reply to Pope Benedicts
lpeace proposal already was on it's way to
Rome, also was denied in official quar-
ters. The central leader informed his
electors to this effect in the course of two
meetings which he addressed in Wurtem-
berg on Sunday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
BARBER BUILDING
TO BE READY SOON
Expected that It Will Be Occupfeti
About Nov. ! Carpenters Be-
gin Putting In Window Castings.

Work is progressing on the new Barber
building so satisfactorily that it is now
expected to have it ready for occupancy
Nov. | or very shortly after that date.
All OF the walls and ceilings have been
completed, being of rough finish. and will
soon be ready for the painters and decora
tors. The interior finish. it is believed.
will require but a short time to install
Carpenters began yesterday putting in
the window castings and frames on the
upper floors and the glass will be on hand
to set before the end of the week The
hoisting engine, which has been used in
construction work and which has him
dered traffic 80 long on Flat street. Just
around the corner of Main street, will be
removed and shipped TO St. Johnsbury,
probably tomorrow.
In the meantime it is said that the
rental OF offices and stores in the new
building is going on even better than
expected
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
RYDER DAMAGE CASE
IN COUNTY COURT
Being Tried on Question of Damages
Labelle Pleads Guilty to Simple
Assault-Other Business.

In the Windham county court session
at Newfane this forenoon the jury was
impanelled in the case of Affra H. Ryder,
formerly of Brattleboro, now of Hall
fax, against the Vermont Last Block
60. Of Brattleboro, now in bankruptcy
but WHICH carried liability insurance.
Mr.. Ryder was injured in February,
rl9l4, at the defendant 5 factory on
Vernon street, last block jumping out
OF a chute and striking him on the
head, fracturing his skull. Contribu-
tory negligence was alleged at the time.
but the jury awarded damages of So
9S5.37 i'll May, 1916.
The case was appealed to the supreme
court, which found that there was no
| question as to the defendant s liability,
but sent the ease back for re- trial as to
| damages. Mr.. Ryder was on the stand
| this forenoon and a part of the after
noon. Among witnesses to be examined
this afternoon are DIR. Z. R. Lynch
who operated on Ryder, and DR.. B. II
White.
This ease will require about two DAYS
Harrie B. Chase and Frank Z. Barber
are counsel for Ryder and Gleason &
Wilcox of Montpelier for the defendant
Yesterday afternoon George Labelle
OF Brattlebore. who last week pleaded
guilty to the charge of assault with in
tent to rape, withdrew his plea and
entered plea of guilty to the charge
of simple assault. He was sentenced
to not less than one year nor more than
two years in the house of correction
in Rutland. Labelle was arrested neal
the Valley fair playground by Police
man George J. Bower and was shot By
the officer in attempting to escape.
Late yesterday afternoon the Jury
men were sworn and were given instruc
tions by the court
The Bellows Falls horse eases of ZenC
against Mason and Odette against Ma
son were settled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
HAVE RIGHT TO APPEAL.
Draftd Men Have Another Chance to
Escape Service.

AVER, Sept. ls.-Member of the New
England drafted army at Camp Devens,
whose exemption claims were denied by
appeal boards. will be given an oppor.
tunity to present evidence in support of
their contention that they should be
relieved of military duty, under an order
issued by Maj. Gen. Harry F. Hodges to-
day. In the event that the commander
refuses to exempt soldiers they still have
the right of a further appeal to Wash
|ington, although if he is satisfied the
claims are worthy and that it would
work hardship on certain men to re-
quire them to remain here, he has full
authority to act.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
JAPANESE MISSION
RECEIVED IN BOSTON
Viscount Ishii Says That Massachusetts
and New England Are Very Dear
to Japan.

BOSTON, sept ls.-The japanese mis-
sion, headed by Niscount Ishii, was wei
coined TO Boston today by crowd, not
withstanding dsagreeabIe northeast
rain storm. Troops lined up in the South
station trainshed stood at present arms
While a band hailed the guests with Jap
aHese anthem as they stepped from the
train.
There was an informal parade through
the city in automobiles to the state house,
where the party was greeted by GOV Me
Call After brlef reception they went
into the convention which is sitting to
revise the state constitution and the
Niscount lshii expressed his delight at be
| ing in New England
Massachusetts and New England are
| very close To Japan he said MANY
OF onr leading men owe to these surround
I ings the impression and education OF
which has enabled them to take then
places in the varying walks OF life il
then homeland !"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
REINFORCING TOWN
HALL FOUNDATIONS
Commissioner Wallace Trying to Pre-
vent Flooding of Basement-Work
on State Road Progressing.

There has been trouble for some time
from water backing up under the rear
side foundation OF the town hall and
Commissioner Wallace now has a crew
of men at work to remedy the trouble.
On the south side of the building stretch
no for two-thirds OF the length there
has always been a cement embankment
,about Is inches high and foot wide,
which prevents any water from flooding
the cellar in that section. This IS now
being extended the entire length of
the building and will form q perfect
shed to carry off water during heavy
storm, also prevent any which drops
from the roof from settling beneath the
underpinning and causing trouble pre-
viouslv experienced. Similar work will
| be done on the north side as soon as this
| is completed.
! Workmen on the new stretch of state
road on Western avenue have completed
ithc drainage system and are now
| busy doing the grading and plowine
up the surface preliminary to spreading
the macadam surface. Seven of the L
ear loads of crushed stone which have
! been ordered as necessary for this worE
have arrived and the balance will be for
warded to Brattleboro as soon as posSl
Bile. Before cold weather sets IN It 1
lexpected that the road will be com
Ipleted and work begun on widening an'
Irepaving Main street on the hill beioV
Elliot street.
Stakes were set today for the propose'
Sidewalk improvements on Main stree
opposite the federal building. \ neE
oar,an+ sidewalk i 70 hc laid and tn
elevation changed so that It IS hoped 7
prevent further flooding OF the wal
during storms.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
SHIP HIM TO SPAIN.
Argentina to Get Rid of Deposed Ger
man Minister in Short Order.

BUENOS AIRES, September IS.
It was learned by The Associated Press
today that the Argentine government
has asked Spain to obtain from the
American and British governments a
safe conduct for Count Won Luxburg.
the German minister who recently was
given his passports. The count is to
leave Argentina on a Spanish vessel.
The course taken by the Argentine for
eign office is not in accordance with
diplomatic usage but this government, it
is understood, wishes to escape the ne
ccssity of extending to the expelled Ger
man minister the usual courtesies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
BREADLESS DAYS FOR CONN
Wednesdays and Thursdays Set Apart
for Period of War

HARTFORD, Sept. IS. - On his re-
turn from Boston, where he attended a
meeting of New England Federal food
administrators, Robert Scoville, Connec-
ticut s federal food administrator, an
nounccd two white breadless davs a
week for the period of the war. Wednes-
days and Thursdays are the days.
\ resolution to include graham and
brown bread was offered, but a compro-
mise was made. Hotel proprietors, res
taurant and lunch room keepers and
housewives are urged to comply with
the rule.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
NAVAL GUNNERS
IN GERMAN CAMP
News Received from Miller,
UnaccOunted Member of
Steamship Campana
ALL AMERICANS
ESCAPED WITH LIVES
Were Taken Aboard the Submarine as
Prisoners After a Gallant Battle in
Which the U. S. Ship Exhausted Her
Ammunition.

WASHINGTON, Sept lS-Willam A.
Miller, the unaccounted for member of the
naval gun crew of the American tank
steamship Campana, is in the German
prison camp at Brandenburg with the
four other gunners previously reported
there
While the story Of the submarine de-
stuction OF the Campana told how Capt.
Oliver, the master and four Americans OF
the gun crew had been taken prisoners on
the submarine later dispatches accounted
for only four OF the naval guard at the
prison camp. Today's report on Miller 5
whereabouts accounts for all five
The Campana was sunk on Aug 6 after
"a gallant fight in which she entirely ex-
hausted her ammunition and had to give
up because her gunners had no more
shells
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Sept. 2l at 80 p Benefit
for the local Red Cross in the chapel
under the auspices of the Junior depart
ment uf the Sunday school There will
be- u sale OF home made candy and ,alted
nuts. a feature will be the Melting Pot
iur which contributions of old bits OF
solid gold and silver are solicited Photo
graphs of French camp life and interest
ing relics from the battletields brought by
Stanley Fits will be shown No admis.
sion viii be charged, but silver offering
will be received which will be given TO the
Red Cross fund for purchasing yarn.
Copies OF the 1917 year book OF the Cen
tire church, containing the centennial re-
port, have been placed on sale in Clapp
.lOnrs's store
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
NOT SMOKERS ALONE.
Contributions to Reformer Tobacco

Contributions to The Reformer s
tobacco fund are by no means con-
fined TO smokers. Although they APP
preciate as no one else can what it
means to be without good tobacco,
women and children are also keenly
interested in providing Smokes
for the soldiers and many remit
tances have been received from them.
One youngster yesterday sent in half
of what he won in premiums at the
school agricultural and industrial
exhibit.
The prospect of receiving a card
Of acknowledgement from some
tickled soldier somewhere in
France is an additional incentive
to many to contribute to the fund
The coupon appearing elsewhere
in this issue is self-explanatory. Fill
out one today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18

ing that Mr.. Crowell would come to
California later to live
The attorneys in California for both
parties have agreed that dispositions in
behalf of Mr.. Crowef NAV be taken in
Brattleboro before n. ID. Clawson for
use in the California trial, and the per-
sons whose dispositions may be taken
are named in the agreement. They in
clude half dozen or more Brattleboro
persons. IT is stated that the California
case win be tried regardless of the out.
come of the case here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
First Baptist Church

a silver social will be held on the lawn
az the home Of Mrs w II IInigh. 80
Washington street, Wednesday after
noon from 2.3O to } O'Clock Everybody is
cordially invited \ large attendance is
desired II stormy Wednesday the party
will be held Friday.
Thursday, D. m Missionary meet
INK at home OF Mrs y. w Hawley, lC
Chaplin street Mrs j 4 Greenwood oil
Chester. Vermont state vice president Of
the Noman's American Baptist HON,
Mission society. will be present An in
teresting program ls assured
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
WILMINGTON TIMES
BOUGHT BY DIXON
Publisher of Londonderry Sitter Now
Owner of Both Papers and Will
Issue Them in Wilmington.

George G. Dixon, publisher of the Lon
donderry Sitter, was the purchaser of the
Deertield Valley Times and job printing
plant at the sale i'll Wilmington yester-
day Mr.. Dixon plans to print both
papers in Wilmington, but will retain an
office in South Londonderry The sale
was conducted by John T. Gale of Gull
ford and there were two bidders besides
Mr.. Dixon. The price paid is being with
held until final papers are passed Mr.
Dixon published the Times before buying
the Sitter The Times has not been is
sued the past few weeks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
CONGRESS WAR TRIP PLANNED.
Speaker Clark May Head Jaunt t
Europe.

WASHINGTON. Sept. IS. Several
congressman probably will visit Europe
and the western battle front if congress
adjourns next month. Members are al
ready planning trip, either with or
without official status.
Should none of the official invitations
be accepted some members intend to go
III body at their own expense 1t is
planned to ask Speaker Clark to head
the delegation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
HINDENBURG WARNS NATION.
Tells Rival Factions "Our Existence Is
Still at Stake

AMSTERDAM, Sept. lS.-According to
the German press, Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg has telegraphed to Duke
Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg, the pres
ident of the new Patriotic party, the fol-
lowing:
Your appeal to the men of East Prus-
sia has filled me with great JOY because
1t seriously warns us Germans not to for
get the war during internal dissensions
Despite the promising military situation.
lour peoples existence and position in tho
world is still at stake
The message urged the conclusion of
peace between the rival parties in the en-
pre- and added: IF we are united at home
we Shall prove unconquerable.'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
First German to Capture
One to Get 800 Marks and
Leave of Absence
ORDER WAS ISSUED
THROUGHOUT ARMY
Information Came from German
Prisoner Previous Despatch Told
of Somewhat Similar Offer Made by
General of llth Reserve Division.

PARIS. Sept Is The American head
quarters staff in France has been in
formed hy French authorities that En-
pcror William has promised a prize OF
900 marks and three weeks leave to the
hrst German who captures an American
soldier. This information came from a
German prisoner recently taken who de-
tlaied the offers were contained in an ..
der issued throughout the amy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
NORWEGIANS PERISHED.
Sailors of Two Boats Sunk by Sub
marines Lost Their Lives.

CHRISTIANIA, Norway, Sept. IS.
The Norwegian foreign Office an
nounced today that the Norwegian
steamship Askelad of 2,s23 tons
gross had been sunk by a German
submarine. One boat with IL men
was lost and the captain and 10 men
were saved. 1t also was announced
that the Norwegian steamship Rein
Of ,l1j tons gross had been sunk by
q German submarine off Care St. Vim
cent. Ten men lost their lives and
the captain and nine others of the
crew were saved.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
RUSSIANS TAKE POSITIONS.
Continue to Make Progress in Their
Drive Against the Germans.

PETROGRAD, Sept. II (delayed) -
Russian forces on the Riga front con
tinue to make progress on their drive
against the Germans. On sunday the
Russians occupied a German position
southwest of Hapsal and also forced the
Teutons out of Sadzen farm to the south
OF Sisscral. according 10 a statement is
sued today by the Russian war office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
Women's Minds are Cleaner.

of course women should VOTE he
said Women deserve the suffrage as
much as men-more, because their minds
are purer and cleaner.
"Cleaner?'' cried the sweet young
thing he had taken in to dinner 'Of
course they are, ever and ever so much
cleaner But how do you know that
H'Because they change them SO much
oftener,' said he solemnly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.
Monomoy Point Lifesavers Try to Get
Line to Vessel Offshore.

CHATHAM, Mass, Sept. IS. = Life
savers from the Monomoy Point coast
guard station worked for hours today in
an effort to get line to a three -masted
undertaken schooner ashore just off the
point Men could be seen in the rigging
of the ship which was fast breaking
lup. The schooner was not near enough
for those on shore to make out hel
| identity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
MARTHA ANN LACKEY.
Native of Jamaica Dies in Her Home in
Vernon.

Mrs. Martha Ann Lackey, 75, died at
her home in Vernon Sunday evening of
acute indigestion and heart disease.
The funeral viii be held tomorrow after
noon and the burial will take place in
the Hubbard cemetery Mrs. Lackev
was born in Jamaica June 13, 1912 and
was daughter of John and Sally (John-
SOM Day. She leaves two sons and one
daughter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18

4 despatch tcegraphed from British
headquarters IN France and Belgium on
sept ~ raid that the German general
commanding the 18th reserve division had
promised tu the men who brought into
headquarters the first American dead or
alive. the non cross of the first class and
400 marks and two weeks leave That this
offer had been made was disclosed by the
diary of Pussian sergeant OF the 23d
reserve infantry regiment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
TYPHUS is KILLING
GERMAN PRISONERS
Escaped French Soldier Reports the
Death of Thousands in Concentra-
tion Camp at Cassel.

PARIS, Sept lS.-Albert Champion, a
French soldier who on his third attempt
has Just escaped from Germany brings in
formation, according to the Paris edition
oi the New York Herald, that 300 French
and British soldiers and 1900 Russians
have died OF typhus at the German con
centration camp at Cassel 90 miles
northeast OF Frankfort on-the- Main.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
ARE CLOSELY GUARDED.
Leaders of Recent Revolution in Russia
Imprisoned at Petrograd.

PETROGRAD. Sept. IL. II Twenty
three generals and other officers arrest
ed on Friday with Gen. Korniloff, lead
ers of the revolution against the provi-
sional government, are being closely
guarded. Gen. Korniloif is imprisoned
in hotel at Mohiley, where he is writ
ing statement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
QUIET ON BRITISH FRONT.
Nothing Doing Beyond Patrol Encoun
ters, reports Marshal Haig.

LONDON, Sept. ls.-Field Marshal
IIaid today, reporting military opera
tions last night in France and Belgium.
says: beyond patrol encounters in
the Ypres sector, in which we secured a
few prisoners, there was nothing of spe-
cial interest to report =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
CLOSER BLOCKADE.
French Experts in Consultation with
Officials in London.

LONDON, sept. Is. - Albert Metin
under secretary Of state in charge of
the blockade, has arrived here from
Paris with a number of expert advisers
to consult with the British government
on closer coordination in the blockade
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
RUMANIANS ACTIVE.
Occupied a Fortified Position in the Re-
gion of Varnitza.

PETROGRAD Sept. Is. Rumanian
forces yesterday occupied section of the
Austro German fortified position in the
region of Narnitza. says the official state
ment issued today by the Russian wal
oiiice In the area of Riga. the statement
adds. there was no change in the situa.
tion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
Red Mems Hall

Regular meeting Of Bpttlehoro camp,
NJ 72S7. NJ W. A.. Tuesday evening at 3
O'Clock. Adoption Dance postponed
Thursday, sept 20 Special meeting of
rocuhonta- council Rehearsal Of degree
team. Refreshments
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
GERMANY'S REGRETS.
Statement to Sweden in Consequence of
the Argentine MiX-Up

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1S.-The German
minister to Sweden today formally ex-
pressed to the Swedish government Ger
many regrets in consequence of the
Swedish Argentinian telegram affair.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
THE WEATHER.
Rain Tonight = Wednesday Probably
Fair-Strong North Winds.

WASHINGTON, Sept IS. - The
forecast: Rain tonight. Wednes-
day probably fair. Strong north winds,
by Wednesday morning.
Sun sets at $50. Light all vehicle
lamps at GAL.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
TERRIBLY DEADLY BOMBS.
Nine Hundred Germans Killed or
Wounded i'll Market Place.

AMSTERDAM, sept. lS.-In a recent
raid by the entente allied aimen on the
Belgian town Of Roulers. says a news
paper of Maastritch, Holland, bombs
fell on a building near the market and
killed or wounded 900 Germans.
It's very seldom that willingness tc
work goes unacc0mmodatcd
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18
VISITED BY KING GEORGE.
Majesty Cheered Lustily by American
Sailors ON Patrol Boat.

LONDON, sept. 1S.-King George, in
the course of visit today to River
clyde in scotland, went on board an
American patrol ship. The crew lined
the decks and eheered his majesty lus-
tily. He inspected the quarters and con
gratulated officers on having such fine
ships.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-18

Nothing spoils a decent act 50 much as
Dragging about il afterward
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07

Within the last two and n half years.
many have had their fuiih shaken IN
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-04-07
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic

Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company.
PoCoMoKE & oCCoHANNoCK RIVER LINE
Schedule in Effect Dec. 3. 1916
Pocomoke River Line leaves Baltimore
SPIN. Fridays for Crisfeld, Onancock
F. 1ey's. Popular Cove, Saxis and land
il on the Pocomoke River to Snow
/.
Leave Snow Hill Sundays 6 a. m. stop
ping at above landings
Subject to c. .nge without notice.
WILLARD THOMSON T. MURDOCH.
General Manager General Pass. Agt