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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
SPORTING
LOOKS LIKE CHAMPION
Toe MaIceWiCz Fast Coming to
Top Among the Wrestlers.
Utica Boy Has Been Meeting Number
OF Good Grappers and Scoring
Victories over Them-ls Big
and Cood.Natured.

a young wrestler who has been at
tracing wide attention by his work ON
the mat Is joe MalcewicZ of Utica. who
has been meeting n number of good
grapplers of late and scoring victories
over them. II Is the opinion of those
who have sven the Utica hoy in action
that he will one day be numbered
among the stars of the mat game. lie
has met ana defeated some of the
toughest wrestlers in the light heavy
weight division and II he does not come
to the top several good judges of
wrestling will miss their guesseS.
Joe is a big. good-natured fellow and
Is Il clean wrestler. He is popular per-
sonaly ana is bound 10 have big fol-
mwiug among the lovers of the mat
game. He stands six feet i'm height and
weighs about 1870 pounds. He is only
nineteen years old ami has plenty of
time To develop into star Of the first
order. lie has made wonderful strides
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08

Clyde Cummings spent the weekend
in Springfield with his sister, Mrs. Wal
ter Fisher.
Mrs. Bernice Cummings, who teaches
in Suffield, Conn, is home for her
spring vacation.
Arthur kachell, the impersonator,
gave The Melting Pot in Stone hall
Monday evening.
An indoor track meet was held at
James gymnasium Monday afternoon
at Mount Hermon.
\ waltz party was held in Red Men S
hall Wednesday evening under the di-
rection of G. \. Kidder
The Women s Sunday school class of
! the Congregational church will hold
a social in the home of Mrs. Frank +
Evans Friday afternoon
The Unitarian alliance held meet
ing Wednesday afternoon, with a mis-
cellaneous program. Mrs. T. R. Cal
| lender presided and was hostess for the
social hour.
! Next Sunday Rev George Sidney
Webster, D. d., secretary of the Amer
lean Seaman S Friend society of New
! York city, will preach at Mount Her
mon and the seminary.
! Mrs. II. b. DeWolf is moving from
! the Mortified hotel, where she spent
! the winter, to her Highland avenue
residence. Mrs Mary Dwyer of Green
field is with her this summer. as fol
many years.
/ II. II. Morse Of Cambridge gave
StereOptIcon lecture at Mount Hermol
Sunday afternoon on Armenia Through
kurdlstan, and in the evening the lee
ture was by DR.. Webster on China anC
Russia.
The regular meeting of the Fortnight
ly will be held next Monday in Alex
ander hall with Mrs. A. G. Moody pre-
siding. The subject is play from
Shakespeare. and Mrs. Moody ha
chosen A Winters Tale.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Alexande
of London are guests in town for thu
week. Mrs. Alexander spoke in Sag,
chapel Tuesday morning. Mr.. Alex
ander is here on business in connec
ton with the summer conferences.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor held business meet
ing Monday night in the vestry of tn,
Congregational church, which was fol
lowed by social. Games were playee
and an oyster supper served. Though
stormy, 80 We're present.
The Mortified branch of the Rec
Cross society will hold an importan
business meeting in Alexander hall a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS
STORY OF 20 PROMISE ME-
Famous Song Not III Original Score of
Robin Hood

O. promise me that some day vou aud |
viii take our love together TO some
sky;
Where we can be alone and faith re
new.
And find the hollows whore those flow
cls grew.
Those first sweet violets of carly spring
Which come IN whispers, thrill as both
and sing
OF love unspcakablc that is to lie
. promise me, @ promise me,
This famous old sony is known to
everyone who has eyer heard ,'Robin
Hood sung, but what thcv 10 not all
know Is that IL has 10 place in the
rigiual score of the opera, Lut was an
Interpolation like The Last Rose OF
summer in Martha While Mr..
3c kovcu wrote the beautiful melody
to which il is sung his collaborator,
Harry b. Smith. did not write the Uric.
The words were written number Of
years AGO by element Scott. the famous
English critic, and were FIRST read 1T
a luncheon in London, when Mrs.
Kend9l, the great actress, took pride
in the fact that the author had dedi-
Gated the sentimental verses 10 her and
read them aloud.
Imagine her chagriH when the Count
css Of Warwick urfolded paper with
the identical verses on it, which Scott
had dedicated to her fair self Before
the luncheon was over, two-thirds OF
the fan seX present had exhibited SINH
la proof of chvalric attention.
Tic song was first interpolated in the
opera ~ Jessie Bartlett Davis, the
original Alana-Dalc Of the Bostonians
and ever since it has had an honored
place in the second act. Cora Tracy
sings It at the Auditorium tomorrow
night aud IS said to BE most worthy
successor to Mrs. Davis.
0, promise me that YOU will take my
hand,
The most unworthy in this lonely land
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
Photoplay Attractions.

At the Empire today Winnifrcd
Greenwood in Dust, a tve-act drama,
and Helen Holmes in The Girl and
came railroad series are the attrae-
ilonS. Tomorrow, Creighton Hale in
The Warning, a three-act drama; The
Shielding shadow; Pathe News. and a
Heinie and Louie comedy will be
shown.
Blanche Sweet will be seen today at
the Princess theatre in the Paramount
production, Unprotected; also Mrs
Vernon Castle in the International seri-
I'll. Patria Tomorrow, c. Aubrey Smith
viii be seen in the screen version Of
Augustus Thomas 5 big stage success
The Witehipg Hour.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08

until put ont of the tournament at For
est Hills by George NJ. Church, now
playing in the orient.
The Japanese racquet expert has
been employed in n Tokyo bank since
he was graduated from Keio univer-
sity. lie hopes TO get n leave of alb
sence next summer, as he did a year
ago, when his playing in this country
earned him the honor of being ranked
No. In the list of American stars.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
ANOTHER CLOSE MATCH.
Team B Defeated Team G by Only Nine
Pins in Masonic League.

Captain John Marks made q game bid
to pull team & through to victory in the
Masonic league last evening, topping
the timber for q total of 800, with high
single of 100, but his compatriots were
little weak, with the result that team
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
Tennis Club Elects Officers.

The annual meeting of the Mortified
Tennis club was held in the home of
Miss Marion Webster Tuesday even
ing. The following officers were elect
ed: President, T. A. WEIGH; vice pres
ident, Miss Dorothy Clapp; secretary
Miss Marion Webster: treasurer, DR.
Il. G. H0lton; executive committee, the
officers above and Dr. A. L. Newton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
TEAM A WINNER.
Took Contest from Team T in Odd Eel
lows League by IS Pins.

Scores ran low in the Odd Fellows
bowling league last evening, when team
4 won from team F by score of ,2ij
to 1910. f. Harris rolled PSI for high
total and Bardcn clipped off high single
with los
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
lCHlYA KUMAGAE TO RETURN
Japanese Tennis Player Will Appear
Again on American Courts During
1917 Season.

Tchiyu Kumagae, the Japanese ten
mis- champion, Is expected to compete
ia the 1911 American championship
iouruumcnttacco to word received
liy the National Lawn Tennis usSocia-
lion. Kumagae proved the sensation
Of the season in this country last sum
mer aud was favored by some ms the
winner of the national singles title
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
MASONIC BIB HAD
LEAD OF 80 POINTS
Victory over Odd Fellows z Team Due
Largely to the Good Work Of
Capt. Marks

On the Masonic alleys last evening
the BIB team beat the Odd Fellows i
team by 80 points. largely through the
consistent performance Of Capt. Marks,
who trippcd off H. for high single and
3l7 for high total.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08

G. \. Kiddcr and Mrs. f. W. Harness.
The committees will be appointed by
the officers. The treasurer 5 report
showed a good balance. Some changes
were made i'll the constitution and by
laws. The dramatic committee re
ported, Mrs. Welch as chairman. and a
play is to be given the latter part of
March. Plans were made for work on
the club grounds as soon as conditions
are favorable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08

The Cuban government has estab
lished nine wireless stations on the Is
land Of Cuba and one on the Isle of
Pines.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-08
MASONIC EB.

4lG ios 10 I,2S6
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
CHINA WANTS WAR
ADVICE OF ALLIES

Needs Assistance in Formulating Pro-
gram in Order to Aid Entente
Newspapers Suggest Commission Be
Sent to Peking to Give Advice.
Peklng, China, Aug. 31;-The Chinese
press 10 urging that foreign COM
mission be sent to advise and assist the
government Of China in preparing plans
for participation In the war. Tho Pes
king Times says:
China is not making any progress
toward participation in the war, and II
she 1abors under the guidance OF the
local diplomatic corps her force as a
moral or martial participant Will be
nothing
The Times declares that China must
appeal to loTeign capitals for assist.
ance. az 1t can not get results from
the Peking diplomats. China it says,
had not made necessary preparations
before the declaration Of war. and has
had little help from the allies except
in the form Of interest bearing loans.
AS result. the newspaper concludes,
the government is facing embarrass-
ments which Intelligent direction could
have obviated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
HOLDS CHILD LABOR
LAW rs INVOLVED
Federal Judge Rules Against constitu-
tionality Of Statute Which Becomes
Effective Sept. IF Father Brings Suit
in Behalf os Minor Sons.

Greenboro, N. c., Aug. 31.-Federal
Judge James 3. Boyd today declared
the Keating Owen child labor law un-
constitutional.
Injunction proceedings which result
ed in Judge Boyd's ruling were brought
by Robert u. Dagenhart and his sons.
Reuben and John, against a. cotton
manufacturing company to prevent the
company from dismissing two boys,
minors from the companys mill at
Charlotte Federal District Attorney
William c. Hammer also was made de-
fendant.
The law, which becomes effective to-
morrow, prohibits the employment OF
any child under IA years Of age In any
factory, mill. workshop or cannery
whose products are to be shipped IN
interstate commerce and requires that
the working day for children from "a
to Is years old shall not be longer
than eight hours.
Reuben Daggenhart is under 16 ana
John under IA. The father contender
he has the right to, the wages until
they are u, and as the North Carolina
law allows eleven hours day, Reu-
ben has a right to work more than
eight hours day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
SCORES ALIEN ENEMIES.
Senator Harding, of Ohio, Pays Res.
poets to Enemy Propagandists.


Washington, Aug. 31.-Senator Hard
the war profits provision of the war tax
bill with an argument for caution
against two drastic CONSUMPTION OF
wealth. He urged that taxes be levied
which would not cripple business, dep
lete reserve strength Of the nation and
its ability to carry further loads. The
war. he contended. is not popular.
There are scores Of contributing
reasons" he said 1--WE are sincerely
devoted to peace, the campaign cry OF
the year before our involvment which
was dwelt upon In studied oratory
from every stump. We are a polyglct
people without racial entity. Our free
republic is full Of aliens.
Eve have many who cloak in Ameri-
can habiliments but their souls, genius
and cunning are loyal to the land from
which they came. We harbor the train
ed propogandists whose business Is to
spread sedition. We have plotters and
bomb planters and whole sale murders.
We have the anarchists, whose creed
lis destruction. We have the greedy and
the proflteer in every wal kof life, and
we have not been clear In our reasons
for making war. It would be well to
say less about the world wide demo-
cracy and let it ring clear that we
mean to hold America safe for Ameri-
cans. We are not fighting to fix the
international boundaries Of Europe
n II necessary, to win the war, Senator
Harding said, he would conscript every
dollar OF income over 5000 to a afmily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
70 CUT PRICE or FLOUR.
Agreement With Food Adminiseratse
For Less Profits the Cause.

Agreement With Food Adminiseratoe
For Less Profits the Gauss. ii
Chicago, Aug. 31.--The price Of Aour
Is coming down.
Millers are to be allowed . marie
mum profit Of Is cents a barroi On
flour and 80 cents ton on feed. Atart-
ing with Sept. 1.
This agreement has been enterO6
into with Food Administrator Hoov0e
by the committee Of miilers who or.s
ganized in Chicago last week. acc0rS1-
ing to official announcement made
yesterday by J. F.. Bell, chairman q
the United States MilleN' COMMITTEES. Il
In the purchase Of wheat. the milk
erA will be permitted to buy at shsa
customary transit points and be gov-
erned by the terms Of their agree
ment with the Food Administraelo Hon
Grain Corporation--the governments
buying agency.
So as to bring about fair distrtbu.
tion OF wheat among the various mill
ers, the food administration act.
ing thru the COMMITTEES Of miller4 Of
which B. A. Eckhart OF Chicago u
a member, and in conjunction With
the grain corporation. will establish
the normal amount Of wheat ground
by each mill on the basis OF the three
years prior to Jan. 4. 1917.
ut is rather uncertain just how far
-four prices viii bc aftected. Mt,
Eckhart said last night. There VIII
be Just as great competition as before
between the mlllers, even with the
low profits, ead this may even cAusoE
q decrease below the fixed price,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
THESE JEWS ARE sRlToNs::
Hebrew Soldiers Fighting Object Z
Name, "Jewish Regiment"

Hebrew Soldiers Fighting Object to
Name, "Jewish Regiment."
London, Aug. 31.-A deputation OF
prominent English Jews. headed py
Lord Swaythling, visited the Earl OF
Derby, secretary for war, yesterday
says the Daily Mail, and urged the
abandonment Of the title of Jewish
regiment which had been adopted Tor
the new Hebrew regiment recently or
ganized. The deputation pleaded that
10000 Jews now serving In the army
were lighting not as Jews but as Brit
{sh subjects.
Lord Derby agreed to the abandon
ment Of the title and promised to give
the regiment new designation.
Heavy Fighting Continues.
Rome, Aug. 31.-Heavy fighting con-
tinues on the Bainsizza and Carso
fronts. The war Office reports advan-
tages were gained on Monte San Ga
briele and In the Bresto Vizza valley,
and that 636 more prisoners were
taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
DlsAPPRovEs CLASS EXEMPTIONS
No Exception In Case Of Farmers, Kan
sas Congressman 10 Told.

Washington. Aug. 3l.--In disapprov-
ing proposal by Representative
Shouse Of Kansas that all men en-
gagged In agricultural pursuits last
March be exempted from military SER
vice. President Wilson yesterday wrote
the congressman that class exemp-
ton would lead to "manv difficulties
and to many heart burnings." He
added, however. that he Should per-
sonally like to see the genuine farm
ers left at their indispensable la
bors"
The text Of the presidents letter
follows:
my Dear Mr.. Shouse: have your
letter Of Aug. IS and realize the very
grave Importance of the matter you
broach. / can not see my way. how
ever, to making SO wide and sweep
Ing GLASS exemption as you sug-
gest The matter OF leaving the
farmers on the farms has been given
the most careful and sympathetic at
tention by the war department, and I
have before me letter from the Sec
retarv of war from which quote the
following sentence:
"'General CroWder had foreseen
the practical need Of enabling men
In agricultural work to remain at
their tasks until the close OF the har-
vest season and has inseniously ar
ranged the details Of calling to the
colors so that the men on the farms
practically Will all fall within the last
group and will. therefore, not have to
report for military service until on or
about Oct. L.
II feel that a class exempting would
lead to many difficulties and to many
heart -burnings, much as i should per-
sonally like to see all the genuine
farmers left at their indispensable Ia
bors. Cordially and sincerely yours,
Woodrow Wilson"
Representative ahouse responded to
tho presidents letter with the dec
laration that much Of the Kansas
wheat crop would not be in on Oct. !,
and that the labor situation In that
state was critical
+ Hospital internes and medical stu
dents who have been more than q wear
at college may be exempted from mill
tary service under the selectiNe draft
by regulations issued yesterday. En-
lbetment in the enlisted reserve corps
Of the army is the way found by Pro-
yost Marshal General crowder to ac-
complish the desired result.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
"HEsT. BABIES in IOWA.

Prize Winning Boy and Girl in state
Fair Contest.
DesS Moines, Aug. 31.Sweepstakes
prize winners in the baby, health con-
test were announced at the state fair
here today as folloWs;
Most perfect girl. Beulah Margaret
Kaufman. one year old, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph A. Kaufman,
Stanhope; score 96.4 points.
Most perfect boy, Roland Jack Chinn
one year and ten months old, son Of
Mr. and Mrs Guy 3. Chinn, Des
Moines; score 90 points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
CHICAGO BANDITS ROUNDED UP
Three Arrests Already Made and Two
Others Probable.

Three Arrests Already Made and Two
Others Probable.
Chicago, Aug 31.-Witha at least three
Of the men said to have been impli-
Gated in the ss,776 payroll robbery at
the WinslewS Bros, plant Tuesday,
when two express messengers were
killed, under arrest, police said they
know the names of the remaining two
men, and expect to have them under
arrest by night.
The arrest late yesterday Of Ed
ward Wheede. ex- convict and coun-
terfeiter. clears up the matter mater
tally, they say. Wheede was arrested
after spectacular gun battle in which
he opposed, single handed. 500 police
men for forty-two hours. finally SUR
rendering when he ran out OF amnu-
nition. Three policemen were injured
in the exchange ,of shots. Edward
Taylor. also said Ato have been impli-
cated In tlsssalfair, was arreatsd. .as he
was entering the house occupied BY
Wheede. Il
...s sFollorfnx the xsrssts Of wheede
,$1,010 ia gold wAs found IN the hcuss
where he made his stand. Ssveral huns
.dred dollars IS also said TO have been
found wrapped around his legs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
LOAF LIKELY TO BE
LOWERED IN PRICE
Licensing Of Flour and Bread Dealers
Soon to Be in EHeet-Pries Fixed BY
Govern ment on Wheat TO Affect Cost
Of Loaf to citixens-soms Figures.


Washington, Aug. s1.-A reduction
in the price of bread is in sight today
as the result Of the fixing of $2.20 as
the price per hushel Of the 1917 crop.
The licensing system for -four and
bread desters soon VIII ,be ii erect and.
altho not extending to the small dealer,
the food administration is expected to
find a way to hold down bread prices.
During the last ten years the high-
est average price p6d to producers for
wheat was the June 1 price, 1917. prac-
tically s2.4s per bushcls Up to the
present time the price ha. ranged be-
tween a minimum of Is cents paid In
December, 1912, to the above maxi
mum.
The average yearly price Of Mo- I
northern spring wheat in the Chicago
market during the ten years--1s0S to
1917-llwas 1926 bushel. ranging be-
tween 81 cents in 1903 and $1.01 in
1910. During the same period the av-
erage. price paid to dealers was $1.01,
ranging between 70 cents in 1918 and
81 in 1917.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
aoyernment win Appeal.

u Washington, Aug. :1--The govern :
ment will at once appeal the decisit'
OF Judge Boyd holding the federal enid
labor law unconstitutional 1t prob
ably will be expedited to get 1t before
the supreme court at the coming fali
term. Inasmuch as a contest was ex-
pected officials are not concerned over
q decision as it serves as the vehicle
for the appeal and speedy determiha- ~
ton OF the question before the hlsh. :.
est court in the land. Department g
Justice officials have no doubt OF tne
OF the law and are
confident that many decisions OF the
supreme court point to a victory for
the government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
sREsToREs DEATH PENALTY.
.prsinisr KsrsnsIsyS says Action Il NJ

! sprsftisr ksrsneIsy says Action 10 Me-
4 eeeo6ry = eave Nation. Il
e Londor, Aug. 31.-=-At the conclusion
TX the NpScoF conference Premier Ker-
enalky announced the partial re-estab-
1is1mant ot the deaths penalty as a ne
scessary measure Of army discipline, ac-
eop0inG 70 thee Central News Petrograd
sofftspondspt who quotes the premier
~ 1aying: sSs sss ~ is
IE4 ss minister Of justice / abolished
- death penalty, but as minister Of
I1f ! decided 1t necessary partially to
4 tabliah II. This re-establishment
i E6st6 "a the very soul, but for the SAL
lxx1aen cf ~ country We wtlfkill with
~ ~ souls. The army must be or
aatA96 and discipIinbd. each combat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
Naturalized Citizens in Ger
many at Outbreak of War
Compelled to Fight u. s.
HOLDS THEY ARE
KAISER'S SUBJECTS
Two Americans Held az Prisoners
Since Outbreak Of War Make Way
to HolIand-Norway Sentences Three
Germans to Prison For Furnishing
Information to Submarinss-ToId Of
Sailing Of Vessels.

Washington, Aug. 31.-PersiStent ef-
forts Of the state department to secure
the release from Belgium Of two Amer
leans, c. c. Clayton. Of the Western
Electric Company, and -- Whipple,
Of the Bell Telephone Company, have
been successful. according to report
to the state department today from
The Hague.
The men have arrived there from
Antwerp. where they had been de-
tanned by Germans since the first days
Of the war betYeen the United States
and Germany. Their case was similar
to that Of many others, the German
government refusing to issue passports
to them. Germany never replied to
communications, but information re-
ceived said almost all Americans had
left the country.
Among those still in Germany are
many, who are known to have been
forced into military service on the
ground that Germany regards their
naturalization in the United States az
invalid and still holds they are Ger
man citizens.
It also develops that several Of those
who had taken out citizenship papers
In, the United etetes resumed their
obligations astnative-boIn Germans. &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-31
ALLTowN, IOWA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 81, 1917
Joseph, and Council Bluffs, DesI
Moines Mason City, Fort Dodge and
othe Iowa points.
BAKER LIKE DANlELs.
Man in Denver Jail errsud Said He
Was HE RrS&her.

Denver. Aug. 31.--Held in bond In
the sum OF $1,000 which 80 far he has
been unable to furnish. Albert Z.
Baker Is in Jail here today accused OF
impersonating United States army
surgeon and thereby obtaining two
weeks board and lodging for himself
at fashionable resort near here. the
account being approximately 500.
Baker also represented himself as q
brother Of the secretary Of war.
He waived preliminary hearing yes.
terday before a federal commissioners.
Baker told newspaper men that his
wife, whose name was withheld by the
secret service men, had been Miss
Winifred Caffall, daughter Of Jen-
nings, La, planter, before marriage.