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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
DIVORCE CASES
NOW BEING TRIED
Last Jury Case Finished Yesterday and
jury ged-Final Adjourn
ment This Week.

The last Jury case at the present
term Of Windham county court was
ended yesterday afternoon, after which
Judge Icd :. Stanton discharged the
iulv.
TIE ease was that of Mrs. Lillian S.
Rhoades Of Windham against Mrs. X
=. Jones Of Townshend. who conducts
a boarding house. The suit was TO
recover a balance of $l04 and interest
alleged to be due for work in the
boarding house. The defendant fled
specifications in offset, and the jury
found for the plaintiff to recover
$3.50. Attorney Harrie B. Chase ap-
peared for the plaintiff and Attorney
y. F. Schwenk for the defendant.
Divorce eases were then taken up.
IN the ease Of Alva A. Fairbanks of
Halifax against Ada l.. y. ]. Fair
banks Of Glen5 Falls. ~ Y, divorce
was granted for deSertion. Attorney
Harrie B. Chase appeared for the pc
tItonel. In the ease OF William IL
Nllher Of Halifax against Lizzie Viii
ber, divorce was granted for desertion.
Attorney Chase also appeared in this
case. Both were uncontested
This morning the mcontested case
OF John \. Winter of Westminster
against Eta +, Winter was heard, At
torncy w. K. Daley appearing for the
petitioner, and divorce was granted for
desertion. In the case of Fred Morse
Of Brattleboro against Lillian Morse
divorce was granted for intolera bic
severity. The custody Of two children
was given the mother, Mr.. Morse to
contribute to their support Attorney
g. :. Chase appeared for the petition
err and Attorney r. G. Bacon for the
petitionee
Haze Stewart of Guilford was
granted "a divorce from William Stew
art for non-support and was given the
custody of her two-year-old child. The
case was uncontested. Attorney O. B.
Hughes appeared for the petitioner.
1t is believed that final adjourn
ment will be reached by Friday or be
fore.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
$4,22S.93 IS RED
TRIANGLE TOTAL
Campaign Officially Ends
with Two Tied for First
Place
BRATTLEBORO GOES
OVER THE TOP AGAIN
A Few Delayed Reports Will Swell Fig
ures Given-Town' S Quota Was $500
Local Expenses Not to Be Taken
from Regular Fund.

The local Red Triangle campaign closed
officially last evening although some de
ayed reports are yet to be made over
$50 was added to the fund after the noon
report Yesterday, the final figures when
the headquarters closed last evening be
ing S4,22S.93 The quota was - 500. Three
captains made reports late Yesterday aft
ernoon and last evening : w Edgett
added SO to his total Rev. D. f. Trout
at noon yesterday was S225 ahead OF his
nearest rival IL e. Rice The latter early
II the afternoon produced S2 and was
after more. when Rev Mn Trout received
check for 50 for which he had been
waiting, Late i'll the afternoon MI Rice
returned 10 headquarters with d checl,
tor the same amount also quarter which
he had borrowed from The Reformer :
stamp drawer. Having tied the score. the
leaders decided TO call the game. each hav-
ing raised over 5000 fol the worthy cause.
Mr. Edgett by his eleventh hour effort.
was an easy winner oI third place. The
final report:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
IN AMBUSH
AWAITED GERMANS
But Boches Failed to Venture into No
Mans Land and Were Saved from
American Surprise.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Nov. 20. 10y The Associated
Prcss.--Onlv the fact that the Ger
mans failed to venture into no man
land on recent night saved them
from an American surprise. One hun
dred and fifty mon who had been given
special training crawled across no
man : land and took position i'll front
OF and in the German wire cntanglc-
mcnts at point where it had been
discovered the enemy came out every
night.
The Americans reached the position
soon after dark and remained in wait
ing all night, but not one German ap-
pearcd The cold which a soldier had
caught in the trenches brought him q
wound in the hand and gave warning
TO German patrol of an ambustadc
on another night. When the shadowy
forms Of the enemy patrol were seen
approaching one Of the Americans
coughed. The enemy disappeared and
soon afterward came hail of machine
gun bullets, one hitting the man who
had coughed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
DEATH TO-DAY OF
MRS. X. M. BURCHARD
Was Widow Of Rev. Horace Burchard.
Former Pastor of First Baptist
Church-Funeral Saturday

Mrs. Kate NJ Burchard. -, died
this morning at the Colonial on High
street after an illness Of several
months
Mrs Burchard was born in 1912, the
Youngest daughter of Rev Horace
Fletcher, then pastor of the Baptist
church in Townshcnd. She was mar
ried Sept. 4, 500. to Horace Burch-
ard, who was then principal of Leland
and Gray seminary IN Townshend
Mr.. Burchard subsequently entered
the ministry and became pastor of
the churches in North Bennington
lNt.), Woodstock, ILL.,, and Chicago
They came to the First Baptist church
in Brattlcboro in 1879 and Mr.. Burch-
ard died Oct -, 1879, leaving a
whole town in moruning
Mrs. Burchard with her husband was
received into the Baptist church in
1873.
Their daughter, Minnie, died several
years ago Mrs. Burehard leaves one
sister. Mrs Sarah Palmer Of Fredonia,
y. Y, and niece, Miss Mary. Walk
er Of Detroit
Mrs. Burchard was a regular attend
ant ut the Baptist church as long as
She was able and was not only present
at the morning preaching services. but
frequently At the week-night services
OF tho church. iii which She always had
4 deep interest
The circle of her intimate friends
dating back to the time Of the pas
torate Of Mr.. Burchard is narrowing
yearly and there are very few here
now
Before the remodeling Of the old
church the building in the rear was
used as the parsonage and their life
during this period was spent in that
hous,. The ministry of her husband.
Mr.. Rurchard, il remembered to this
day by good number. He was a
man of commanding presence and a
friend Of everyone in town. Then
home was the center Of life for the
Young people Of the church nj that
time, and Mrs. Burehard never lost hen
interest IN that feature Of church life
The funeral will be held at tht
house Saturday at > clock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
FIRE INSURANCE
RATES INCREASED
Ten Per Cent Advance on All Forms
Except Sprinkler Risks-War Con
ditions the Cause

Fire Insurance rates Of all forms cx,
cept so-ealled sprinkler risks have
been advanced in Brattlcboro 10
Fer cent this week as they have
ail over New England except
in New Hampshire. where the state
laws conflict with the jurisdiction Of
the New England Fire Insurance Ex-
change. Sprinkler risks remain the
same rs before. TIE advance applies
10 all ncw Insurance, and renewals OF
expired policies, on and after NOV. ~,
hut does not apply to policies now in
force. 1t is expected that the increase
will be temporary and that rates will
be reduced when conditions warrant
letter from the New England In
surance Exchange 10 local agents SAYS:
The insurance business is no diff
fcrent from any other business, and
conditions which demand a general in
crease IN prices, affecting all lines of
business. because of the increased cost
Of doing business and the increased
expense IN the way OF taxes to main
tain the defense OF our country, pro
duce the same results with the bust
ness Of insurance.
- When expenses and taxes, which
must hc met from premium receipts,
are raised, the rate which produces
the premium receipts must also be
| raised.
- 1t needs no explanation as to how
the cost OF doing business. has risen.
| All realize this as reflected in all lines
Of work. as well as the cost Of living.
And in addition to the increased
| expenses and taxes the enormous fire
| loss must be met This fire loss, from
January ! to November l.. amounted
to 26,500,000 more than for the cor
re Ponding period of 1916, and at that
only losses exceeding $4,000 arc con
| sidered =
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
MORE TROOPS ARE
WANTED FORTHWITH
Lloyd George Says Collapse of Russia
Makes Need Even More Impera
tive Than Before.

LONDON. Nov. 81 The American mis-
sion. headed by Col. Edward NJ House,
had It's initial meeting with the British
war council and other high British Of
hcials yesterday Details OF the confer
cnce Were kept secret, but it was an
nounced that satisfactory progress was
made
David Lloyd George, the British Pre-"
mier opened the session with an address
In the course of his speech he said:
Assuming that the submarine situation
does not get worse, the easing of the po-
sition of the allies depends entirely upon
the dates ON which the American program
OF launching 6,n00oo tons OF shipping
promised for 1918 comes into practical
effect.
The Premier said hc wished to rec
ognizc the eager earnestness with which
the people OF the United States are throw
ing themselves into the great task. He
expressed absolute confidence that the
great democracies now marching shoulder
To shoulder would utterly overthrow the
menace which threatened the liberty Of
the world
The Premier thanks the mission fol
the Invaluable services which the United
states navy has ahcddy rendered, not only
IN protecting commerce, but III dealing
with the submarine. for vital assistance
in financing the war and Ion effective help
in many other ways.
With reference to the question oi sup
plies. Eloyd George assured the mission
that the most drastic food restrictions
were about to lie imposed upon the peo-
pile OF the British isles
The Premier told the mission that the
collapse OF Russia and the rcverse- TO
ltaly made it even more imperative than
before that the United States send as
many troops as possible across the Allan
tie as early as possible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
MISS EMMA M. FIT
TO WE'D TOMORROW
Marriage to Edward M. Powell, Who
Expects an Immediate Call to France,
Set for ia Evening.
Especial to The Reformer.)
NORTHFIELD. Mass. Nov. II

-
Miss Emma Moody Fit, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Percy Fit Of this
town and Manasquam Park, y. y,
will be married to Edward Merriam
Powell. son of Mrs. Helen Powell of
Grand Rapids. Mich, tomorrow, Thurs
dav, evening at ! o'clock III Russell
Sage chapel
MIR Fit is now in France in Y. NJ.
G. A. work, and On account Of war
conditions there will be no wedding
cards and everything will be arranged
with the ~trictest simplicity.
Miss Fit is to be attended by her
cousin. Mis- Esther Moody, a student
al Wellesley college, also by two
nieces, Charlotte and Margaret Moody
daughters Of her uncle, Rev. Paul
Dwight Moody, who is in France. She
viii wear the white corded silk gown
worn b. her mother when the latter
was married.
The best man Will be Roderick Me
Cloud Of Newport. Il. l., a classmate
with Mr. Powell in Williams college.
Both Mr.. Powell and Mr. McCloud are
training il the aviation corps in New
York and expect to be called immedi-
ateIy to France.
\ cablegram has been sent to Mr..
Fit announcing the intended marriage
ami a reply i expected today.
When Mr.. Fit left for France he
said the marriage Of his daughter
might be cxpcdieut during his absence.
The senior and junior classes and
faculty of Northfeld seminary have
been invited to attend the wedding
and viii decorate the chapel with
mountain laurel and flags An invita-
| tion 10 the wedding is extended to all
who know Miss Fit. Rev +. W. Pat
tison viii ofiiciatc at the marriage,
which Will be followed by reception
at the Fit home on Msin street.
Miss Fit il the Oldest erandchild of
the late Dwight L. Moody and j. a
graduate Of Northicld seminary and
q student at NasSar college. in her
/ third year. She i Young woman of
charming personality and has wide
( circle OF friends
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
SECRETARY M'ADOO
URGES INSURANCE
All Officers, Enlisted Men and Nurses
Should Make Application to Gov
ernment by Feb. r.

WASHINGTON. NOV. 2l.-All Off
GERS and enlisted men and nurses in
the army and navy are urged in an
address issued today by Secretary Nc
Adoo to apply to the bureau Of war
risk insurance at Washington for gov
ernment life insurance before Feb -,
next.
Failure to apply by that date, he
explained, would bar them from the
benefit Of what he characterized as
the greatest measure of protection
ever offered to its fighting forces by
any nation i'll the history of the world.
dependents of any man killed be-
fore that time, however, will receive
insurance payment regardless Of
whether applications were made, in
asmuch as the government considers
all of them insured automatically un-
til then.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
Commerce Commission Lis
tens to Their Plea for
Higher Rates
SEVEN STATES
ARE REPRESENTED
Including All Members Of Vermont s
Public Service Commission-Petition
Asks for Right to Raise Passenger
Fares and Certain Freight Rates.

BOSTON, Nov. PA hearing on
petitions for increases in passenger
fares and class freight rates recently
filed by New England railroads was
conducted by George w Anderson of
the interstate commerce commission
here today Al Of the New England
states and New York were represented
at the hearing, Frederick T. Mcleod
and Joseph b. Eastman, members of
the public service commission, appear
ing for Massac husetts; Edward S.
Niles, William T. Gunnison and Thom-
az W DeWorthen for New Hamp-
shire and William r. Warner. Robert
c. Bacon and Walter A. Dutton for
Vermont.
The Boston & Maine, Maine Central.
New York, New Haven & Hartford,
Boston & Albany, Bangor & Aroos-
took, Central Vermont and Grand
Trunk railroads were represented by
counsel and appearances also were en-
tered in behalf of the Boston chamber
Of commerce and numerous trade or
CARNATIONS
Conrad W Crooker appeared for the
Boston X Maine minority stockholders
protective association and William Y.
King, an examiner for the interstate
commerce commission. acted in capac-
ity Of peoples attorney.
Henry b. Endicott, executive manager
Of the state committee of public safety,
declared that while the roads had more
business than they could handle thew
were unable to make it pay notwith-
standing that they had been placed on
the most economical basis. Mr.. Endicott
was introduced as a witness for the
roads because of his Familiarity with
transportation problems by virtue of
his service as arbitrator III adjusting
numerous wage disputes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
OFFICERS OF NATIONAL GRANGE.
Oliver Wilson of Peoria, ILL.,, Elected
President Third Time

ST LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 21.-Oliver
Wilson of Peoria, H., Yesterday was
reelected president of the National
Grange, Patrons OF ITusbandry. He al
ready has served three terms of two
years each Other officers are: Over
seer b. John Black Of Roslyn, Md. !;
lecturer, john q. Kctcham Of Hast
ings, Mich; steward, \. L. King of
Omro, Wis; assistant steward, John
Morris of Golden, Col; chaplain, W. +.
Deal Of Nampa. Idaho; treasurer, Mrs.
Eva 5. Mcdowell Of Wellesley; secre-
tar, 6. NJ. Freeman Of Tippecanoc
City, O.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
NEW DROP CURTAIN
AT AUDITORIUM
Is of Heavy Velvet, Dark Red in Color
and Perfectly Plain-Will Be Used
Friday Night.

4 new drop curtain has been installed
on the Auditorium stage, which will
greatly improve the general appearance
of the playhouse, 1t is of heavy vel
vet and perfectly plain, being dark red
i'll color. The work was done by Frank
Streeter and Charles English. 1t will
be used for the first time Friday night
Of this week at the presentation of Good
Gracious Annabelle A. D. Wyatt was
the committee named by the selectmen
to secure a new drop curtain, authorized
by vote of the town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
Ex-COngressman George p.
Lawrence of North Adams
a Suicide in New York
SUFFERING FROM
NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Left a Note Saying He Could Stand the
Pressure No Longer = Watchman
Found Crushed Body on Pavement in
Courtyard Of Hotel Belmont.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-George Z.
Lawrence. former congressman from
Ma ~achusatts, whose home was in
North Adams, Mass, jumped to his
death TODAY frsm the eighth floor OF
the Hotel Belmont Mr.. Lawrence, who
had been suffering from nervous
breakdown, left note saving he could
not stand the pressure any longer. He
asked that his friend, former Senator
". Murray Crane Of Massachusetts, be
notified Of his death.
Former senator Crane, who was
stopping nj 4 nearby hotel and had an
dav hurried to the Belmont rs soon
a, hc heard Of the tragedy.
Mr.. Lawrence had been 2topping at
the hotel since Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh T.. Bracewcll, the former
q brother Of his late wife. They had
been spending several weeks in AT
lantic City. where Mr.. Lawrence had
gone fer his health.
The dead congressman had been 4
member OF the exemption board at
North Adams and Mr. Crane said to-
day that has arduoue duties in this con
nection had severely aggravated n
nervous trouble from which he had
been suffering Il long time.
The trip TO Atlantic City appeared
to have done him little good and he
was in state OF nervous collapse
when he returned here. Mr.. Law
rcnce's body was found by hotel
watclmau lying crushed on the pave
mcnt Of the rear courtyard Of the
hotel at $50 this morning.
In the note which was found in his
room Mr.. LaWteuce said: ~ cannot
stand the pressure any longer. | have
tried repeatedly to resist the feeling
bu, could not overcome it. | am sorry
to annoy my friends but the pressure
is too great and ! see no relief but tc
do what | am doing. | regret annoy
in2 the hotel people, but cannot hclI
it,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
Ia Odd Fellows Temple

The odd Fellows bowling schedule iot
this week is as follows: NOV. 2l. teams
b and G.; Nov -, teams G and +.
Thursday, Nov - Regular dance.
Lyman's orchestra
Thursday evening. Nov -. at 30
o'clock Regular meeting Of Canton Pal
cstine. No. 3 Election Of officers. Every
member is urged to be present
All Odd Fellows are asked to sign up
as soon as possible for the pool tourna.
ment in order that playing may begin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
ASK FOR PROTECTIVE TARIFF.
Want Congress to Restore It as {
Matter of After-War Preparedness.

BOSTON, NOV. 2l.-The restoration
by congress of a protective policy as
preparedness measure to meet indus
trial conditions after the war was
urged II a resolution adopted by the
Home Market club, composed largely
OF New England manufacturers, at its
ANIMAL meeting here today. One Of the
vice presidents elected was Charles T.
Plunkett Adams
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
SALES OF CHRISTMAS
SEALS BEGIN MONDAY
Will Be Handled for Red Cross by
School Children in Charge of Wo-
mans Club Committee

The annual sale Of Red Cross Christ
mas seals IN Brattleboro will be begun
next Monday by the school children.
Last year letters were sent out from
state headquarters to individuals solic
iting purchases to the amount of 81,
but this year the sale will be exclusive
" by the children, at the start, seals
to be placed on sale later in some of
the stores and the banks. Prizes will
be offered to the schools making the
most sales per capita, as heretofore,
and Mrs George l.. Dunham, chair
man of the Woman . club committee
having the sale in charge. urges gen
erou9 response as under war conditions
there is even greater need for the
funds than at other times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21

George Pelton Lawrence was born
in Adams, Mass, May 10, 1859. He
graduated from Drurv academy, North
Adams, in 1876. and from Amherst col
lcge in 1850. He studied law at the
Columbia law school and was admitted
70 the bar in 1888. He began the
practice Of law in North Adams and in
lSS5 was appointed judge Of the dis
tfict court Of Northern Berkshire. He
o.igned that position upon being elect
ed to the Mas ,achugatts senate III 1894
and was president Of that body in
1861. In 1897 he was elected to
the 10Th congress TO fill the uncx-
pired term Of 4. b. Wright of North
Adams, deceased, and was reelected
continuously to the 56th to ed congress
IS mcMsively (IS99-19l3). lie was
one Of the most popular men in pub
lie life in Massachusetts for many
wears
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
CLEMENcEAU FOR VICTORY.
New French Premier Has No Faith in
Germany's Word.

PARIS, Nov. 2l.-Thc war aim of
Premier Clcmcnceau is to be a vie
tory. He told the chamber Of deputies
today. IF Germany tomorrow ex-
pressed "a wish to enter into the So
ciety of nations would not agree. -
NJ. Clemcnccau said, "for Germany 5
signature cannot be trusted. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
Masonic Temple

Wednesday, Nov p, at 80 p. NJ
Special concave OF Bauseaut command
cry No. :, Knights Temples.
Wednesday, Nov p, 30 p. m.- Meet
ing Of Brattleboro lodge, No. lo2 The
Fcllowcrait degree win be conferred on
three candidates
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
KALEDINES THE MAN.
Reports that Cossack Commander Con-
trolls Situation

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-Unotiicial
dispatches reaching the state depart
ment from Torneau, on the Swedish
frontier, say passengers arriving there
from Russia declare the Russian situ-
alton is controlled by Gen. Kaledines,
the Cossack commander, who holds the
country's coal and bread supply in the
Don Cc,ssacll region. \ similar view
is taken at Stockholm. \ message
from there tells Of the belief that kal-
edines is the man OF the hour and that
Pctrograd is at his mercy.
According to Swedish newspapers, an
army corps is marching on Petrograd
under command Of an army committee
determined 70 end the Bolshcviki pow
or
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
Red Mems Hall

Dance every Saturday in Red Mems hall
sntil further notice
The Red Men will serve their annual
coon supper Wednesday, Nov. y, at p.
IN.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
Without Artillery Prepara-
ton They Smash German
Line on Wide Front
TANKS MOVED DOWN
WIRE ENHANCEMENT
Infantry Reaches Second System of
Trenches a Mile Back and Takes it
Germans Admit Loss of Several
Towns.

LONDON, Nov. 2l-Thc Hudenburg
line has been broken to Il depth Of four
~ five miles. the war office announces.
British troops stormcd the first system
of the IIindcnhurg line dctcnscs on the
whole front between St Quentin and the
Scarpc river The British infantry and
tanks swept on and captured the second
system OF dcicuscs over mile beyond.
The attack was begun Yesterday by the
thud army. There was no artillery prep
aration and the Germans were taken
completely 10y surprise. Several thousand
prisoners have been taken.
The second system Of German dcfen.cs
captured 10y the British is known as the
lIndenhurg support line. The British cap
tutcd Nenazs, Llameau wood, La Vac
quCr.c, the dctcnscs known as Welsh
ridge. and Hdecomt village. Their OPP
crations are continuing. The British
fought their way through Comlct wood.
Lleut Gen. Sir Julian Byng Is in COM
rnand Of the attacking amy The whole
German line west of the canal Du Nord
to the Bapaumo-C amhrai road has been
captured A large number OF tank, moved
forward in advance of the infantry when
the attack was opened aud broke through
successive belt. of German wire deicnsc>
which we've Of great depth and strength.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-21
PUBLICITY FOR ST. JoHNsBURY.
Text Book on Town Soon to be Pub
lsLed for Use in Schools

ST. JOHNSBURY. Nov. -Supern-
tendent Walter H. Young OF the public
schools is completing the copy for text
book upon St Johnsbury This will be
used in the schools and also distributed
by the merchants and manufacturers to
give the town more publicity. The book
will treat Of every phase OF the towns ae-
tivitics containing the latest information
of the towns growth and industrial de.
veopment
so far as this is the first town in New
England to publish such book for the
public schools and the Commercial club
Will finance the work