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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08

The Kaiser shall not press down upon
the brow of labor his iron cross
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08
WEST GUILFORD.

Arthur Lynde and Merritt Fisher are
i'll with mumps.
Charles Coleman Of Gardner. Mass.
spent two weeks recently with his
'otherS, Calvin and Sumner Coleman.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lvndc visited recently
in Greenfield with her son, Charles
Lvnde, also with friends in Deerfield
Luke Wrisley, who lives in Shell
burne Falls with his nephew, Charles
Wrisley, spent four days last week
with his granddaughter, Mrs. Austin
Nichols, and family.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08
MARLBORO.

L. NJ. Eames and family have moved
to Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. Learnard were
in West Halifax Monday.
J. L. Thomas spent last week with
friends in Greenfield and Brattleboro.
Oscar Tyler, who has enlisted in the
signal service, was called to Boston
Friday of last week for examination.
$ The prizes awarded in the contests
of the school pupils are as follows:
First class-lst, Jennie Dalrymple; ID,
Hulda Goodell. Second class-lst, AL
bert May; I'd, Earl Collins. Third class
list, Dorothy Perry; I'd, Robert Per
~. All the exhibits were very good.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08
EAST DOVER.

The first snow came Tuesday after
two days of rain.
II. II. Forester Of Wardsboro was in
town the first Of the week.
Carl Metcalf is hauling turnips to
Brattleboro for Loren Allen.
Mrs. Wayne Ycaw of Brattlcboro Wis
tied at c. H. Bemis S Sunday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
10000 FRENCHMEN CHEER
u. S. SHIP ON ARRIVAL
Captain and Crew Of Orleans Receive
Tumultuous Reception on Dock
ing at Bordeaux

BORDEAUX, Feb. 27.-Thlrty thousand
persons stood on the water front here to-.
day and cheer the American freight ship
orleans as she docked.
Schools and factories closed and their
workers and students swcllcd the wclcom-
ing throng.
The crew and officers Of the boat we're
taken through the streets in parade to
the city Hall Later lunch was given
them.
The American crew OF the tank steamship
Gold Shell the first American vessel to leave
tho United States for this side OF the At
iantic after Gcrmany's new submarine war
fare was inaugurated, thought so little Of
the undersea danger as they passed through
the zone that they lined the steamers rails
singing parodies on Deutschland Cber
Allies" Captain Johns. the vessels COM
mander, said today that no s'-n of subma.
rincs was seen.
The Gold Shell left Delaware capes Feb
ruary and arrived here Just few hours
ahead of the American freighter Orleans.
An official welcome was extended Captain
Tucker and the crew of the orleans today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
BILL FIXES TINE LIMIT
FOR SCHOOL AUDIT REPORTS
Measure in Legislature Compels Off,
cials to Complete Work Before First
Of September of Each Year
BY a star Correspondent

HARRISBURG. Feb. 81. 49, A bill that
would make It mandatory for school audi
tors In districts OF the second, third and
fourth classes. taking In all districts over
5000 in population except Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh, TO complete their work and file
their reports before the list Of September
of each year, was introduced in the House
today by Representative w. w. Jones, OF
Lackawanna.
The sponsor of the measure frankly ad-
mts that school directors OF Carbon County.
recently criticized in a report filed by the
auditors, would like TO see the bill become
n law He says that directors in other dis
tricts also favor fixing time limit for
making an audit. He points out that in
many instances auditors have turned in
bills for several months work. Under the
code passed in 1911 they are named in
May by the Court of Common Pleas They
begin their work with the completion OF the
fiscal year, June 30 The Jones bill would
impose n penalty of IS per day on each
auditor for each day after September I
that it takes TO complete the audit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Police Court Chronicle

Some one reached out of a house at Third
and Moore and cracked Joe Debbins on the
bead Then the door slammed. Joe struE-
gled TO his feet when the street stopped
revolying and burst in the door.
As he didn't know who hit him he decided
,o ,ybip every one in the house in order
70 get the right man. He attacked one
family while the members were at dinner
and left a trail of black eyes.
Then Joe, who Is a perseverng negro,
learned that the place was a boarding
house. There were still about twenty-five
norsons to beat. Debhins started TO work
on the second floor, but he found the going
more difficult The first man he questioned
handed him a right swing to the jaw and
Joe went downstairs without getting time
to turn around.
cop gathered him up and brought him
before Magistrate Baker.
The Judge expressed sympathy for Deb.
bins but reminded him that he couldn't
"lick' every one within reach just because
he didn't know the man who struck him
on promising to cut out the vendetta, Joe
was discharged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
URGES BILL TO RAISE ,-s
SALARY OF LEGISLATORS
Representative Rechenbacker Saws
High Cost of Living Warrants In
crease From S1500 to S25OO

HARRISBURG. Feb. 27.--Representativs
Reichenbacker. new member from Wavn..
declares that the high cost of living we'll
warrants his standing by the bill he in.
troduced in the House last night ana
which carries with it substantial in.
crease in the pay of members Of the Houss
and Senate.
Reichenbacker would pay each Represem
tative and each Senator S25OO for al,
tending biennial sessions of the LerlsIo.
ture and $500 additional in the event IN.
Legislature convened in special session
The present pay is $500. The man from
Wayne would fix the mileage fee at thirty
cents per mile, an increase of twenty cents
per mile over the present rate.
IT'S been years since the Legislature
handled bill calling for increased nav
for its members. Present-day conditions
are such and the cost 'of living here and
in travelling to and from here Is such that
my bill should meet with the approval ~
every one" its sponsor says. Members OF
the present Legislature would not pro6t
by the passage of the bill. since tho salaries
of State officers cannot be increased or
diminished during their term of Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
COUNTY OPTION BILL
TO HAVE PUBLIC HEARING
Vickerman Measure Advocates Will
Have Chance to Present Case
to Assembly

HARRISBURG, Feb. 27-The Law and
order Committee OF the House this after
noon unanimously agreed to hold a public
hearing on the Vickcrman county local
option bill.
The committee held n hurried meeting
after the local option leaders had severely
criticized what they termed attempts to
Jockey the bill in committee, and efforts
to block the promised hearing.
Representative william r. Ramsey. of
Delaware, one OF the wet leaders In the
committee, urged the committee to set the
date. No one voted against II.
The hearing will he held between and
4 o'clock In the afternoon In the hall OF
the House. only the local option advocates
will he heard. The question of granting
either a public or a private hearing to the
liquor interests was broached, but no action
was taken toward setting any date.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
ETOOF SPROUL
BILL ENDS WAR
ON BRUMBAUGH
Penrose Men Threaten to
Force Probe by Con-
current Resolution
FACTION LEADERS CONFER
By a star Correspondent

HARRISBURG, Feb 27.-Threats made
directly from the Penrose camp that con-
current resolution, which would not require
the signature Of the Governor. would be
forced through the Legislature and that the
promised probe of Governor Brumbaugh
and the State administration may be con-
Quoted by a standing committee OF the Gem
eral Assembly, failed to convince the mem
bers of the Legislature that the nvestiga-
tion will be pushed, following Governor
Brumbrugh's veto of the Sproul probe reso-
luton, which was received by the Senate
last night.
The administration legislative leaders
consider the probe dead now, In spite of the
word received from the anti-Brumbaugh
forces that they intend to go ahead with
their original program and hold one.
Action on the Governors veto and his
message, in which the Sproul resolution was
declared to be purely factional political
plan, was postponed upon motion of SEN
ator william c. Sproul. of Delaware Coun-
ty, the sponsor of the measure.
Before the Senate met representa- tives
Of tho two factions of the Republican or
ganizaton held a long conference. Those
who took part were Attorney General
Brown and william II. Ball. private secre.
tary to the Governor; Senators Sproul.
Crow and Snyder.
The confab was regarded as n "get-to-
eether talk by the members of the Senate
who are inclined to believe that the fac
tional bluster within the organization Is
ended.
The Republican upstate leaders have
been persstently protesting against the
probe and other factional dscord since II
started. They have argued that the Re-
publicans will lose in next falls local elec-
tions In the districts where the Republicans
and Democrats have had an almost even
break If the Democrats are given more
campaign material The Statewide lead
ers, in addition. see only Democratic gain
in continuance of the factional dispute
Governor Brumbaugh today disturbed the
talk of harmony by appointing u. Edward
Long, of Chambersburg, to be Superintendent
of Public Printing and Binding.
The Governor nominted Long six weeks
ago and then last night, after his veto haC
been read in the Senate. he withdrew tn,
nomination Today he surprised the anti
Administration forces by appointing Ions
to serve until the end Of the session. Ions
assumed office a tonce and at noon h,
opened bids for the State printing for tn,
next two years
The Penrose followers. or at least man,
of them, declared that they feel that the,
have discharged their obligations. so far al
the probe is concerned by voting for tn,
Sproul resolution.
Senator Sprouts motion to postpone fo
the present consideration of the veto anc
the veto message virtually eliminates an,
further discussion on the floor of the Legis
lature over the measure he sponsored.
He issued a statement Immediately afte
the veto was read. in which he Indicate,
very strongly that the proposition to have
standing committee conduct an investiga
ton will be advanced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

da parte delle force russo operanti a nord
di Bagdad. 81 ritiene che non appena "
tempo permettera' allie forze del granduca
Nicola di avanzare In dlrezione sud, reser-
cito turco nj trovera' nella necessita' d'
ritirarsi In fretta da tutta la Mesopotamia
Sc vorra' sfuggire al pericolo di essere cat
turato.
WASHINGTON, 81 Febbrao-Si e. ap-
preso positivamehte che due cittadini ameri-
canl che 81 trovsvano sui piroscafo Laconla,
affondato erl dai sottomarini tedeschi. sono
mortl assderati dopo essere stati salvati
dal mare Sono due donne di Chicago, Mrs.
Mary Hoy Miss Elizabeth Hoy. ! loro
cadaverl furono Rettati in mare Altri
otto passeggeri salvatl dale onde morirono
pure assideratl nei battelli di salvataggio
ed una diecina di persone mancano. In
tutto 2st passeggeri ed uomini di equipaggio
del Laconia sono stati sbarcati Queens
town, 1rlanda,
L.ambasciatore americana a Londra ha
aperto un'inchiesta sui affondamento del
Lacona. II console americana Queens
town sta prendendo affidavita dagli americani
salvati specialmente per apprendere se u
sottomarno diede IL preavViso al piroscafo
prima di affondarlo. 81 sa pero' da fronte
non unlciale che nessun preavviso fu dato
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
DEMOCRATS FORCED
TO VOTE LONG RECESS
Republicans at Harrisburg Refuse to
Lead, but Help Vote Rest
Until March II
From a StdD Correspondent

HARRISBURG. Feb. 27--The Republi-
cans passed the buck to the Democrats
in the Legislature today, and forced the
minority party TO sponsor resolution.
which they supported, for adjournment un-
III March 10. The vote in the House, where
the recess resolution was introduced was
los to SO. the Democrats and the members
of the House Appropriations Committee vot-
ing for the recess, The Senate ooncurred.
The Democratic Senators last night re-
fused to sponsor the recess resolution and
wanted the Republicans to put 1t across
The Republicans refused, asserting that
they would not take the responsibility for
further delay.
when the House met today. Representa-
tive West Montour, n Democrat. introduced
the resolution I'm the House. Representa-
tives Sarig and Strauss, Berks, spoke for 1T.
Representative Millron, Armstrong, Of
fered an amendment providing for an ad'
iournment only until next Tuesday. He
was supported on the floor by Representa-
tives williams, Tioga, and Ramsey, Della
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
HER SUGAR COSTS 1a CENTS

NEW YORK. Feb, 27--Because of the
suhnarIne risks n 400-pound barrel of
sugar shipped by express to Mrs. Henry
Clews, Jr., in Paris. which cost s24 at
the refinery will cost her s2s moro In
shipping charges and insurance before 1t
gets to her She must pay S2l express
and 81 marine insurance bringing the cost
TO thirteen cents a pound,
Mrs. Clews was formerly the wife of
Robert Goelet, and before her marriage to
him was Miss Elsie Whelen, of Philadel-
nh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
RIP. PORTER IN AUTO WRECK

LONDON. Feb. 27.-Robert p Porter,
American journalist and traveller, Is the
victim of an automobile accident in Nor
folk. He suffered two broken ribs and
minor injuries. Late details are lacking.
but his hurts are not regarded as gravely
serious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
$4,000 Fire Loss to Convent

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Feb o7-Tbe
cQnvent of Notre Dame attached to ST
Michaeis Roman Catholic Church was
partly destroyed by a fire Of unknown
origin this morning The loss will run be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

A Pure Dyed Navy Blue Taffeta,
with a high luster. The color
and weave you will want for
street frocks. SO inches wide.
Vqlue $500.
Special $1.5S yd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

$35s.o0 Dining Suite 6 pcsD,
Chinese Chippendalc. $275.
$500 Writing Table, Shcra-
ton Mahogany, $4,000.
$500 Secretary. lnlaid Ma
hogany, $4,000.
$4,000 Large Library Table,
lnlaid Mahogany, $95,00.
$4,000 Large Library Table,
Golden Oak, $48.50.
$3.50 Wardrobe, Brentwood,
$3.50.
$67 Bureau. Mahogany. $47. so.
S24.5o Serving Table, English
Oak. $8.7S.
$3.50 Serving Table, Inlaid
Mahogany, Sl2.50.
$3.50 Serving Table, Fumed
Oak, $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
A Charming Vanity Dressing Table. Dull Mahogany
A FeW Suggestions From, Wealth
of Unusual Values

$6l5.oo Bedroom Suite q
pcs.), White Enamel-dec-
GRATED, $475.00.
$275.00 Bedroom Suite "a
pcsD, American Walnut
carved, $l9s.00.
$225.00 Bedroom Suite 6
pcsD, American Walnut,
$4,000.
$325.00 Bedroom Suite q
pcs.), English Mahogany,
$255.00.
$s80.o0 Bedroom Suite g
pcsD, Antique Mahogany,
$4,000.
S25O.0O Dining Suite GO pcs.),
Jacobcan Oak. $4,000.
$1,000 Dining Suite 6 pcs,),
Jacobean Oak, $500.
S72.0O Buffet, Mahogany, $55.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27
THE READY REPLY

A distinguished young professor of
theology at French Protestant uni
versity was known to be of humble
social origin, and the students found
him rather heavy" in the matter of
speech in his first lecture. Many days
had not passed. however, before they
discovered, at their own expense, their
professors ready wit.
One morning some of the students
put near his desk bundle of hay. Tie
young professor was quite equal to the
occasion. Looking calmly at his audi
ence. he said in the most natural
tones: Gentlemen, which of you has
forgotten his breakfast" At another
time the students put log of wood III
the same place. He looked at 1t in the
most amiable manner and said sweet
ly: Il am always glad to see new
pupil join my class."-The Christian
Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27
ASH SURVEY MAY
BE ORDERED FOR.
HARRISBURG SOON
Chamber of Commerce Sends
Letter Urging Prompt Action
Be Taken

City Council may authorize complete
survey OF the ash and garbage collec-
tion situation in the city in the near
future as result OF n letter from the
Chamber of Commerce urging city offi-
cials to take this action.
The letter was turned over to City
Commissioner L. T. Gross. who said that
he favors a survey. and may ask Coun-
ellis APPROVAL of the plan. The aggre-
gate cost Will be about $1,000. accord :
ing to an estimate from the New York
Bureau of Municipal Research. II given
to the New York firm for survey work
experienced engineers will be sent here
to study local conditions and will then
confer with the entire engineering or
ganization of the bureau.
A communication from n committee
of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Com
merce, Rotary and Automobile clubs,
was read, asking Harrisburg to join
in a movement for highway from this
city along the Susquehanna river to the
New York State line, the roadway to
be known as the "Susquehanna Trail"
II will connect with the William Penn
highway here IL plans are completed,
and the project started. ]. Clyde My
ton, secretary of the Motor Club OF
Harrisburg. David Il. Tracy. president
of the Chamber of Commerce, and How
ard c. Fry, president of the Rotary
Club. were selected 20 name commit
tees to attend a meeting i'm Wilkes
Barre on March {.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27
Burglar Made Vocation
Science He Confesses

Chicago. Ill. Feb. 2S.-Burglary as
a science in which book learning and
athletic training play vital part was
described in the confession of Adam
Pochowski, made public by Maclay
Hoyne, States Attorney. Prochowski,
a graduate of the University of War
saw, Poland, told in detail, according
TO Mr.. Hoyne, how he robbed wealthy
homes in the Lake Shore Drive district
of Chicago.
Il never carried a weapon and 1
spent an hour daily with dumbbells
and two hours with my books, that l
might become fitted to represent an
American house in Russia" he was re-
ported to have told the States At
torney.
A Jimmy" a newspaper and a
skeleton key and hatpin were said TO
have been Prochowskfs only tools IN
entering homes Entrance was effect
ed, it was said, by prying window
open or unlocking doors with skele-
ton key after a newspaper was pushed
under the door and the regular key
forced out with a hatpin so that it fell
on the paper.
According to the confession made
public, the location of means of es-
cape was the first step in robbing a
house. Next the occupants were
locked in their rooms. Athletic
ability helped Prochowsh enter
Eomes, Mr.. Hoyne said, and through
books he learned of solution, which
he sometimes carried, for testing gold.
Precious stones. however, generally
were said to have been rejected un-
less set in platinum, upon the theory
that more valuable jewels would not
be set in gold.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27
COVENANT CHURCH
SUNBEAM CHOIR
Bodell-Moxwcll Meetings to
Be Enlivened by Singing
of Young People


In connection with the Bodell- Max
we'll evangelistic meetings at Coven-
ant Presbyterian Church, at 4,sO yes
terday. Mr.. Maxwell met the children
and organized them into sunbeam
choir. ell preached a sermon on.
How to Catch Monkeys" lie told
the boys and girls how the monkeys
lea. to supply the needs of the circuses
and the organ grinder. and how SINH
lar traps were laid by bad men and
women for boys and girls, who are
just as foolish as monkeys in being
caught.
In the evening to large Mondap
crowd Evangelist Bodell preached
upon the Advocate" He dealth with
the subject OF the great court trial
coming when the sinner should stand
before God, and where he must an
swer for the things tmat he did that
he ought not to have done, and the
things that he left undone that he
ought to have done, and how death
cannot be delayed nor bribed.
He then took uD the atonement,
saying that he found between the
covers of the Bible no hope, for the
sinner except in theatonement" that
God must be just, and in no way can
the sinner stand before God except in
the name and my the help of Christ.
The service was ushered in by the
song service in which Maxwell sang,
Il Am Little Old-fashioned.
Know"
Each day of the week there will be
services at 2.S0 and 7.S0. The after
noon services are upon themes in
connection with the New Life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27
Latest British Loan
Is $5,O0O,OOO,O 900

London, Feb. 81. =. There was a
scene of great enthusiasm In the
House efCommons yesterday when
House of Commons yoEtorday when
Exehequer, announced the result of
Great Br!tain's third war loan, which
is by far tho greatest voluntary con-
tribution by tho people of any belhg-
erent nation. More than $1,000, ,000,-
900 (s5.o0O. .0o0. .O00) of new money,
with more than 100000 subscribers,
are the stupendous figures which the
Chancellor of the Exchequer confessed
he would have thought impossible
only few days ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27
Woman's Auxiliary to
Owls Gets Headquarters

The Harrisburg Ladies' Nest, No. 1880,
Order of Owls has selected Cameron
Hall, 107 North Second street, as per-
manent headquarters, and the first
meeting will be held there on Thurs
day evening. The officers have decided
to throw the first meeting open to the
general public. a musical program will
be submitted and refreshments wilr~ be
served to all guests by the social COM
mittee. The nest was instituted on
January 80, with 81 members. and a
large number of new members have
been added at each meeting held sinse.
The officers are: President. Miss May
Dick; past president. Mrs. S. C. Web
ster; e-president, Mrs. A. Ensminger:
secretary, Mrs. Ora De Silvey treas
urer, Mrs. Ida NJ. Bard: invocation,
Mrs. e. Kaufman warden, Mrs. n.
Pisle; sentinel, Miss Martha Bross
picket. Miss Beatrice Alleman: trustees.
Mrs. Charles +. Hoover. Mrs Annie
Nye and Mrs. G. A. oyler.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-27

never knew what happened. and I do
not think any of them suffered after
the crash came. Middle division Off
cials from Altoona were on the scene
when / arrived and had given instruc-
tions as to the bodies. Medical aid
was not necessary, as l was told on ar
rival that none of the passengers in
the other cars had been injured.
Cook Not Called
Engineer A. 7. Cook, of the freight
train was not called TO give his testi-
mony. He gave, his story at his home
at noon to-day. 1t was not made pub
lie and will be forwarded to Altoona.
Engineer Cook had been on the sick
list and returned to Guty ABOUT week
ago. He was not in good physical con-
dition when he left Altoona, and it is
said told his firemen that he had not
been feeling well for several days. He
is on -ecord as being one of the best
engineers on the Middle division.
Fireman II. b. Thomas, who resides
at 5l4 kelker street, was not in Har-
risburg to-day. He vas ordered to AL
toona and will remain there until af-
ter the investigation tonight. He is
said to be an important witness re-
garding the signals and speed of the
freight train.
Brakeman S. II. Barr, an extra man,
who was on the freight train. resides
in Altoona He also went to his home.
He was riding on the engine with the
fireman. His testimony is also of inn
portance according to local officials.
Conductor E T. Pagan, all Herr
street, andR Brakeman X. Humphreys.
GIG oxford street, and II. X. McNeal.
S26 Herr street. were other members
of the freight crew. They gave no
testimony here except regarding the
speed of the train. 1t was the general
belief that the freight was making so
miles an hour. There were So cars on
the train, mostly high-class freight.