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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-02
HINSDALE. N. H.
Mrs. Alma (Britton) Stafford.

Alma Mary tBrittonl Stafford, 81, wife
of Charles w Stafford. died at her home
on Brattlcboro street at $50 O'Clock sun
day morning of goitre and complication
of diseases.
Mrs Stafford had been in i'll health sew
cIal wears, being many times in "A serious
condition, but her wonderful courage and
vitality each time won out until four
weeks ago, when She became decidedly
worse She had been critically i'll the past
two weeks and under the care Of trained
nurse
She bore her sufferings with patience
Shat was truly remarkable and during her
long illness was never known to make any
complaint
Mrs Stafford was born in Cavendish, Vt
July H. 1866 daughter of James and
Rhoda II tLawrcnce) Britton and haC
made her home in this town the greater
part of her life making large number Of
loving friends who helped to cheer heI
days and now sincerely mourn her death
She was a regular attendant of the Uni
vcrsalist church while health permitted
and was an earnest worker in the society
especially at the annual festivals
Twenty-siX years ago she was married il
Chesterfield to Charles W Stafford of thu
town, who survives She also leaves he
father, James Britton of Tilton y. II
two brothers, Frank H of Greenfield
Mass, and Eugene w of Providence an.
one sister, Mrs. Luther Kaye of Brattle
boro.
The funeral will be held at the hous
Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock. Rev f. II
Cole Of the Universalst church officiating
The burial will take place in Pine Grov
cemetery
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-02

\ true church is the embodiment OF The
spiritual ideals Of the race
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-02
Pias Eat Less Than Chickens.

Keep pigs instead of chickens, is the
British governments latest advice to
househohers bent on maintaining the
food supply at the least possible ex-
pense. 1t appears that-it costs less to
feed big pig than it does to feed a
little chicken. Chickens eat too much
corn, for want of which horse racing is
about to be halted in England, while
pigs will clean up all the waste and
scraps from the table.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-02

Whether man is sneak or dctec
tive depends on his motive.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-02
Not Qualified.

"See here, you little ruffian, I'll teach
you to throw stones at my chickens"
shouted the angry matron to the boy
next door.
"Well, if you want to teach me the
same method you use when you throw
them at my cat I'll go elsewhere for
instruction" snickered the little ruff
fan. whose father was college pro.
fessor.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
STANDARD OIL DIVIDENDS.
Since Dissolution $629, 100000 Has
 Been Given to Investors.

Since Dissolution $e29,OOO,OOO Has
 Been Given to Investors.
 New York, May 3.--A compilation of statistics showed yesterday that since the dissolution of the old Stan dard Oil company of New Jersey, the component parts have distributed $629, 100000 in dividends Of this enormous total approximately $4O6,- 000.000 has been in cash, 1928. 100, 900 in stock. The magnitude of this re- turn made to holders of the shares Is emphasized by the fact that the oil trusts capitalization when the disso- lution occurred, in May, 1911. was less than one-sixth of the dividends which have been distributed.
 During 1916 and the first quarter of the current year, according to the records of Dow, Jones & Co.,, the vari- ous concerns have disbursed $11S,192,- 32S in cash and $65,000,000 in stock dividends. This total of approximate ly $1S4,0O0, 900. disbursed in slightly more than, one year, Is more than one- third of the aggregate paid out in the preceding four and three-quarter years.. The extraordinary demand for gasol1A and consequent high prices were the leading factors in the great earnings and big dividends of 1916.
 Thirteen of the thirty-four Stan- dard Oil concerns are primarily re- lining companies and from them have come the bulk of the dividends paid
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
ass CLEVER POSTERS OUT. Advertising Teachers Club Entertain ment on May 8.

Posters, advertising the entertain sAknt to be given. under the direction of the Teachers club on the evening Of May 8. may be seen in the win- dows of many of the stores.
 The Dickinson company has given space to the Esthetic Dancer. Castles insthe Air may be seen at the John A. Andrews Go. Poor Butterfly Graces the window of the ID. McMillan Go. Porter & Dyson has the Yama girls and the Clark & Brainerd firm 2 is showing ':The Schoolmaster Magi- p3an.''
 s-s A poster illustrative of the Song efs the Shirt" may be seen at the alaAl of the Renier. Pickhardt & Dunn. The Volz Floral Co, The Bos- ton Store and the B. c. Porter Co.,. have the posters and before the close of the week many others will be in evidence.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
1,2OO U.BOATS IN PROSPECT
Editor of Scientific American Says Possible in Ger1nany's Yards.

New York. May 3.-It is more than likely that Germany has on the ways and approachingc completion not fewer than 500 submarines of the U-53 type. and that within six months she will have about 700 submarines afloat, and in twelve months 1,200. Evidence at hand indicates that German yards have room to keep work on $50 sub marines of the U-53 class constantly under way The foregoing statements were made last night by J. Bernard Walker, editor of The Scientific American. who spoke of the sub- marine peril before the National Se- curity league at the annual meeting at the Hotel Astor.
 ''In war. perhaps more than in any other contest of strength" MT. Walker said. s'it is perilous to underestimate the resources and strength of the enemy. That is one of the truisms which are so true that we are in dam ger of overlooking them altogether. Thus. in regard to the German sub- marine campaign. there is a tendency to underestimate its potential danger
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

to the Allies and, therefore, in the event of it's success, to ourselves.
 Tt is generally believed that the submarine-infested areas are 90 completely covered by the anti-sub- marine fleets of the Allies that the strength of the German attack is cons stantly being weakened by very large losses: but if we conflne ourselves en- tirely to official statements, we shall find that the allied governments have never made any definite statement whatsoever as to the number of sub- marines captured or sunk.
 "1t Is only recently that We have been able to obtain & conservative estimate, we are informed that a total loss of one hundred would be, if any, thing, yan statement of the truth.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
VIENNA AND BERLIN
 AGREED ON FUTURE
With Welfare of Germany and
 Ignores Press Criticism.

G 4
 London. May 3.-The conferences that have been held in Vienna between Auslxaa Realfzes SucceeA Is Ilnked Count von Hertling, the Bavarian premier, and Count Czernin, the Aus tro-Hungarian foreign minister, show that perfect agreement continues be- tween Berlin and Vienna regarding questions Of peace according to 2 semi-official telegram from Vienna forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph correspondent at Amsterdam.
 The Vienna cabinet, adds the mes sage, realizes that German newspaper criticisms are merely expressions of private opinions and it insists that Germany and Austria must hold to- gether to the end. as otherwise no good will accrue for either power in the future.
 A Budapest telegram quotes the Pester Lloyd as saying that the Count Czernin has offered seats in the cabi- net to Counts Moritz Esterhaxy and stephan Bethlen, Count Esterhaxy to deal with the policy to be adopted in the transitional perod after peace is declared and Count Bethlen to deal with rebuilding of Transylvania. Both are said to have asked for time to c6n- suit former Prime Minister Julius An drassy, who, at present. Is in Vienna.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

Cigarsttss in paper packagss of 70 are carried moro handily thiS way ndksep bsEteEs lsse dksly to epM into your pocket
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
ECONOMY APPnAn READ.

London, May 3.-The appeal of KinH George to the public to econo- mise in consumption of food was read at noon today from the steps of the royal exchange and of all town h%lls throughout the country. The Lord Mayor and sheriffs attended the core mony in London. and large crowds as- sembled.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
DRAFT GERMAN ARTISTS.

Copenhagen, via London, May B. German artists are the latest recruits demanded by the German war ma chine. The German Academy of Arts hn8 been notified that artists will be subjected to compulsory enrolment under the national service law. The academy advises its members to ret undsr cover by volunteering for suit ale avocations and suggests that snoaufactories need draughtsmen.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

since the dissolution. An exception to this general rule Is supplied by the Ohio Oil company. produoing organization. In the quarter ended March 31 this company distribated $3,60O,O00 in dividends, . total ex- ceeded by only one other concern, the Standard of New Jersey. Tho latter sent out checks for $l.s16.O00.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
B6RLRs POLITICAL FAILURE
z..aburl ennast slys New .sIBaood Mutt ne-Infased Into E1npire
 llasons Deny Intrigue.
To Thank America.

-lIasons Deny Intrigue.
 Amsterdam. May. 3. Via London The Hamburger Fremdenblatt, at the end of x . threa-column editorial. comes to, thess concluaion that the German political system is . failure and must be changed. The newspaper says:
 There h no use thsorizin9. There is something wrong with our govern mental system, as is clearly proved by Germany's political failures, and, in fact. by tho whole war. Fresh blood muaA be infused into the government ;
 The Fremdenblatt advocates the re- moval of beaucratic barriers in order to allow the parliament and govern meflt to work in closer. touch.
 The, Berlin Tageblatt takes up the statement of the Kolnische volkszei- t,ing that at a Freemasons' congress An Paris it way decided to instigate an anti=monarchiAl movement in Ger many with the ci1lef aim of de throning the emperor. The Tageblatt says that leaders of German Free masonry. have informed 1t that they have absolutely nothing to do with such outgrowths of so-called interna- .tional Freemasonry. They stand on sa strictly national basis. are deter minedly loyal to the emperor and empire. and, the paper says, do not concern themselves with, political -1nachinations.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

SUCCEEDS REV. DIR. AKED.
 San Francisco, May 3.-The Rev. Henry Stiles Bradley of Worcester. Mass, has been extended . call, 1t was announced today, to the pulpit of the First Congregational church of this city as successor to Rev. Charles F. Akeu.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

flett, who commanded Admiral Peary's ship. the Roosevelt, when the north pole was reached. At the right is Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice, the famous explorer of the Amazon. who returned recently from the longest yacht trip ever made on the South American river.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
us. TO HEAR OF 1 lTALY'S SACRIFICES
 
Mission Will Also Advise Army
 and Navy Heads

Rome, via Paris. May 3.-The Gior- nAle D'1talia, in . semi-oh1cial article about the Italian mission to America, 0aLs that in addition to financial, eco- homie and commercial sessions, the
 mission Is intended to explain to the United States the sacrifices made by ItAly;sAnd her purposes in entering the var. The paper says Italy was guided by her highest national aspirations assd went to the assistance of the OsOse of right and justice with chiv- alsous Audacity." It continues:
 .'The representative of the oldest dynasty in Europe will agree with the truest democrat in America that the house of Savoy is ruling over a coun- try which is justly called the crowded republic of Italy 9
 - ~
 < To Thank America.
 Washington, May 3.-Representa- aklves of every element in the political. yScientific, business and social life of HAH comprise the distinguished Italian mission to land in Americ. IA announced by the Italian, emb&ssy, the principal purpose of the Italian goyernment in sending. the mission is to convey to the American govern. ment and people some sense of the Italian peoples deep gratitude to the Americans not only for Joining with the Entente allies in the war but for the many acts of charity and benevo- lence extended to Italian soldiers since tho beginning of hostilities.
 The Italians also have other mo- lives in coming to America. such as tho extension to the American army and navy for. the beneft of experience acquired by the Italian army and navy at the cost of much blood and suffer- 'ihg during the war.
 Also the Italian commissioners aro desirous of consulting freely with American officials regarding co-opera- tfop in dealing with shipping and sub sistence problems and adjustment of rates of exchange and other vital questions. ss
 The mission includes a prince If the Italian reiyning house Ferdinando al Savoia: Guglielmo Marconi, in- ventor of wireless telegraphy; two members of the cabinet, Enrico Ar- 1otts and Marquis Borxarelh and two Italian Statssmen and publicists, MT. Nitu and MT. Ciufelli.
 The head of the mission is Prince of Udine, eldest son of the Duke of Genoa and first cousin to King Victor H1unanuef.s afuoI 4.5 4 .f1u &NaS
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03
5. c. OF c. DIRECTORS MEET.

" Louis. May 3.The board of tQrs .of the Chamber of Com
 I'll e of the United States opened .
 th(e days session here today.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-03

The accompanyings picture was made a few days ago upon the ar rival ln New York of Sir Ernest H. Shackleton, the famous English ant arctic explorer, who has come from the British navy. He is seen in the center of the picture. At the left of the picture Is Captain Robert A. Bart
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22
OTTAWA YOUTH IN JAIL ACCUSED
OF FORGING EMPL NAME
STARTS LIFE AS CRIMINAL At
SEVENTEEN.

Starting on career of check kiting
at II, Lester Beckman, North Ottawa
youth, has been brought up with jerk
with the law pointing stern finger of
accusation at him. Beckman, who was
arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff
Arthur Barrett, is now a prisoner at
the La Sale County Jail, where he is
being held until the Grand Jury dis
loses of his case.
On complaint of Frank Schomas, for
whom he worked as a farm hand in
Grand Rapids township, warrants were
issued for young Beckman after he had
cashed a forged check at Porter's store
in Grand Ridge for $40. Later another
, creek, with Mr.. Schomas name at
tached bobbed up at the Proud Bill
lard Parlors in Streator. where young
Beekman Is accused of securing $l6
on the bogus signature
After committing these depredations
! it is alleged the defendant made nc
attempt to escape or leave the com
munity He offered no resistance when
| the deputy went to his home on the
north side and took him in custody.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22
Al F. SCH0CH IS
NAMED PRESIDENT
.0F NATIONAL CITY
MAN WHO WORKED SELF UP
FROM BOTTOM OF LADDER is
CHOSEN TO HEAD OLD ElNAN.
ClAl INSTITUTION.

AT an election held last night TO fill
the vacancy left by the death of the
late Thomas d. Catlin Al f. Schoch
whose friends point with pride to his
achievements as successful iinan'
cier, was named president of the Ma
tional City bank The selection of
Mr.. Schoch to this important post
was made by acclaim when the di
rectors assembled to name a success
sor to Mr.. Catlin.
James p. Catlin son Of the deceased
president, was chosen as vice presi.
dent of the bank. He will take the
position from which Mr. Schoch was
advanced Charles s. Reed. president
of the Chicago Retort n Fire Brick
company, was elected director to
succeed the late George Nj. Trimble.
All the other officers remain the same.
The naming OF Mr.. Schoch as chief.
tain of this old financial institution OF
Ottawa. meets with the hearty ac
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22

cord of everyone in the city His
friends who are legion long have
hoped that this honor would be con
ferred upon him. and now that il has
come they join in congraiulatory
praise to both the bank and its new
executive
Starting in 1875 at the bottom rung
Of the ladder Mr. Schoch in his 43
years continuous service. climbed by
! steady degrees 10 his present exalted
position by sheer grit and a deter.
mnation to make his life a business
! success.
He began his banking career as a
sort of secondary porter about the
place. From sweeping and dusting
not excluding cleaning cuspidors. and
many other unpleasant tasks that are
thrust upon boy starting out on o
career, Mr. Schoch worked himself
up thru all of the minor positions
! until he reached the post of teller
From there he was advanced to as
sistant cashier, but he never served
in the capacity of cashier. He jumped
that position when in 1890 he wal
chosen vice president. His selection
for the vice presidency was an out an,
out recognition Of his exceptional abb
ity as a financial expert.
Last night when he was chosen I
guide the destines of the bank ful
ther proof was added to the oft repea
ed statement that "Al. Schoch Is
natural born banker" Complete el
! dorsement of his policies for manage
ment and conduct of the business
/ came when the directors named hi
executive by an unanimous vote.
James p. Catlin.
James p Catlin. who goes into Ii
vice presidency, was taken from Il
First National bank at Grand Ridg
where for many years he served ,
cashier-exccntiye Mr. Catlin ht
been virtually raised IN the flnanci
atmosphere and Is worthy son to
Continued on page ~
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22
WIFE OF MICHIGAN
GOVERNOR IS GUEST
AT O'C0NOR HOME

Mrs A. j. O'Conor IL entertaining
at luncheon today for Mrs. Albert r..
Sweeper, wife of the governor of MI
chigan and her niece, Miss Phoebe
Clark Of Michigan. Governor Sweeper
and his wife and the governor Of
Kansas and his wife. Mr.. John Ryas
and his daughter, Miss Ryan of Michi.
gan and Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. O'Conor
of this city, formed party that In
spected the training camp at Fort
Sheridan yesterday. Yesterday re
view of all the soldiers at the camp
was given, before the closing OF the
present training school next Monday
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22
YOUTH is FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY

II took a jury in the county court
only an hour to determine the guilt
OF Lewis Gallo an Oglesby youth who
was sued on complaint of Mary Gallo,
at present living in Ottawa The
twelve men good and true returned a
verdict at 7.30 o'clock, fixing the par.
entage of Mary's baby upon Gallo. who
now will have to pay Judgment OF
$3.50 unless he appeals the case and
wins IN the higher courts.
The case closed at s O'Clock yester
day and as il usual with such spicy
trials attracted large crowds of wide
cared men folk
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22
DEER PARK ROAD TO.
Be IMPROVED EARLY
IN 1878, SAYS Older
$500 FEET OF HIGHWAY WILL BE
CONSTRUCTED FROM STATE
AND COUNTY FUNOS-START
WORK IN SPRING.

Improvement of the $500 feet OF
highway in Deer Park township which
has been approved by the county and
state authorities, will not be started
until Spring. according to informa-
ton received today in Ottawa.
Regarding the improvement, Mr.
Older has the following to say:
in regard to the road project
which you mentioned in Deer Park
township, would advise that all the
necessary steps toward the construc'
tior of this road have been taken but
since the final approval of the county
was not made until September 1t
was deemed unwise to let the con
/ ract this fall Under favorable con-
ditions, this contract will probably be
let some time in the early spring in
order that construction may be UNI
| dertakes as soon as suitable sprinS
weather sets in. This was believed to
be the better course since the road
could not have been completed this
fall ard to have started so late would
have resulted in leaving the road in
amost impossible condition during
the winter"
To Repair Concrete Road.
About a week ago attention was
called 20 the cracked condition OF the
concrete road from the Shippingsport
bridge TO the Vermillon river. I'M.
mediately letter was forwarded to
the Division of Highways Of the De
ipartment Of Public Works and Build
! ings, making known the facts and ad
vislng that repairs be made at once
Mr. Older also referred to this in his
letter. He wrote:
"In regard to the cracks upon the
road from the Shippingsport to tht
Vermillon river bridges. would ad
wise that the attention of our mainte
nance engineer has been called tt
this matter and he will undoubtedl,
. see to the maintenance of this roat
before freezing weather sets In"
& Other information contained In thu
J. letter received today, answered ques
|. tions which were also embodied II
Q the communication sent to Springfield
r week ago.
II Two Counties to Vote.
% Springfield, Nov. 22--With but tw
! counties Madison and Macoupin, sti
T. TO vote on the proposition to issu
y bonds to complete their share of tn
~ government road from Chicago to s
Louis. engineers Of the division {
y highways Of the state governmef
Y. Continued On Page 81
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-22

The city today went to bat with
Dan Dinneen. former. commissioner,
who is charged by police warrants
with operating blind tiger in his
saloon on Columbus street The hear
ing opened at 10 O'Clock in Judge l..
| l.. THOMPSON South Ottawa j. T..
court. with a crowd that packed the
town hall to its guards following ev-
cry movement made by the prosecu-
tion and defense.
The greater part of the day was
spent In she examination of jurors
at noon three men being accepted to
sit in judgment on Mr.. Dinneen. }. }.
Conway, representing the defendant,
sprung a surprise on the city when
he did not ask for a change of venue,
as was expected he would. and when
he announced himself prepared to 90
to trial.
II. NJ Kelly and Roger Clark, city
attorney, are prosecuting the charges
The leading part on the city's side
was played by Mr.. Kelly, who ex
amined all prospective jurors, some
: of whom were almost made to testify
before being rejected as talismen.
Two of the veniremen accepted b!
the defense. Henry Strohmeyer and
William OConnell. stated they hat
been in Dinneen's place but denied
F.. having seen any one drinking intoxl
cats while they were in the building
They were not permitted to serve b.
: Mr.. Kelly and two other men wer
: called to take their places,
u Many Witnesses on Hand.
!. Many who crowded the court room
are witnesses subpoened by the cit
n after their names were iotted dow
by "spotters" who saw them enter an
leave Dinneen's place. Others ar
@ witnesses for the defense but the mi
@ jority who are following the trial ar
e, plain ordinary citizens who are o
Is hand to witness the legal battle
IS oeGt Jury at 3:45.
al At 3:45 o'clock the jury was con
a plcted and the opening argument
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