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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
Authorities Convinced That
b. w. Lewis Was Slayer
of Maize Colbert
IMPORTANT WITNESS
TO TESTIFY TODAY
Continuance Of an element Of Mystery
Continuance Of an Element of Mystery
in tho Case as There Is No Positive
Girls Apartment.
Girls Apartment,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a missing
link in the chain Of circumstantial cvi-
dtnce forged by the police about Bernard
". Lewis. who committed suicide in an
Atlantic city hotel and who, the author-
ties say they are convinced, was the slayer
Of Maize Colbert, may be- supplied today
when the detectives question Il new Wit
ness. said to be- found
Despite the damaging evidence collected
against the pittsburgher the police SO far
admit they have no positive proof that
Lewis knew Mis-, Colbert Neither have
they positive proof that he ever entered
the apartments Of the girl.
This lack Of convincing information on
vital point, the detectives said today,
forces the continuance ot an clement OF
mystery in the case Coupled to this is the
lack Of known motive.
The detectives say they were informed
late last night that an automobile Access
sory dealer viii produce woman today
who was with Maize Colbert on the night
preceding the murder and heard the model
talk on the telephone with Lewis, who
was at a hotel
Miss Colbert refused TO meet the man
at first, but attcrward an appointment
was made, the police say. Ii was also
stated that this woman can tell that
Lewis and Miss Colbert met here a year
ago.
Marie Collins, an intimate friend of Miss
Colbert, told Captain OF Detectives Tate
that she never heard her spcal, OF Lewis,
although she was acquainted with every
man that had ever visited her chum be.
fore
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
REPAIR DAMAGE IN
THE OIL DISTRICTS
Germans Hope to Resume Production
of Petroleum III Rumania in
Few Weeks.

LONSON, Jan. 6. II A Reuter- de-
sratch from Amsterdam quotes a Ber-
lin despatch as saving that the work
of repairing the damage in the Ru-
monian oil district has advanced 50
'ar hat some work may be done to
resume production within a few weeks.
About 1000 carloads of petroleum are
said TO have been captured at Campina
and immense stores at Coustanza. The
refinery at Ploechti is ready to resume
work at once, it is stated, and the oil
wells at Campina will be producing
again in about a week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
NO FETES OR BANoUETs.
War Council Representatives in Rome
to Live on Simple Menu

ROME, Jan. 6, via Paris-At tn, war
council Of representatives of tha en-
tante powers in Rome there will be
neither fctes nor banquets. Premier
Boselli win give a luncheon tomorrow
to the visiting statesmen. The menu
viii be drawn up in conformity with
the food restrictions now applicable to
hotels and restaurants.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
HOLSTEIN COW
BRINGS $4,000
At Bellows Falls E. II. Metcaf of Hol-
yoke Pays Highest Price Ever Paid
for Cow in Vermont.

+. II. Metcalf Of Holyoke, Mass,
yesterday paid the highest price ever
brought by a COW in Vermont. At a
Holstein sale in Bellows Falls he paid
$4,000 for Aaggie Cornucopia Twisk 2D,
Q 7yearold with a record of 31.40
pounds butter fat in seven days He
paid $400 for a yearIing son of the
same cow.
A short time ago in Brattleboro Mr..
Metcalf paid 81 ,500.for half sister of
the cow he bought yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
Notice.

The annual meeting Of the Centre
congregational church will be held in
the chapel Friday evening, Jan. u
1917, at 7.30 o'clock, TO transact the
following business:
Article ]. To hear the reports Of of
tieers and organizations of th1 church
for the past year.
Article >. To elect all officers re-
guired by the bylaws.
Article 3. To transact any other
business that legally may come before
the meeting
WALTER A. GILBERT. Clerk.
Brattleboro, VT, Jan. >, 1917.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

1890 q. m.-Subject, Meaning of the
supper.
ll4j n. m.-Communion service.
l2U5 p. m.-Sunday school.
400 p. m.--Junior Christian Endeavor
meeting in the chapel. Subject,
New Purposes for the New Year.
Psalms 10: 1916; Acts 11:23.
Leader, Margaret Frost.
Gij +, m.- Serior Christian Endeavor
meeting in the chapel. Subject,
Are You Fvading Moral Issues3
Matt. II: 22-30. Conservation meet.
ing.
$50 i. m.-Service in the church. Sub
lect Of sermon, Three Kinds Of
Christians.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
IN Odd Fellows Temple

Monday night, Jan. at 7.3O. Regular
meeting OF Wantastiquet lodge.
Tuesday, Jan. 9, at $50 p. m.-Regu-
lar meeting Of Dennis Rebekah lodge.
Officers viii be installed. A buffet
luncheon viii be served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
ENTENTE REPLY PRESENTED.
Handed to Foreign Office in Berlin by
American Ambassador.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-The entente reply
to the peace offer of the central powers
was presented to the German foreign
Office by the American ambassador on
Friday afternoon, according to a Berlin
despatch to Reuters by way Of Am
stArdam.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
THE SENATE APPROVES.
Endorses Request of President in Note
to Warning Nations.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-After three
days of spirited debate touching in
ternational relations Of the United
States, the senate has adopted reso-
luton stating "that the senate ap
proves and strongly endorses the re-
quest by the President in his diplo-
matte note of Dec. 8 to the nations
now engaged in war that those ma
tions state the terms upon which peace
might be discussed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
NORWEGIAN STEAMER SUNK.
Another Vessel, Reported Destroyed
Has Arrived in Port.

LONDON, Jan. G.-The Norwegian
steamer Fama is believed to have been
sunk, the Lloyd s shipping agency an
nounces. The Norwegian steamer Erica
erlonouslg reported sunk, has arrived
in port says another Lloyd 8 announce
ment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
TRIED
TO HANG HIMSELF
Slayer of Premier of Austria Cut Down
in His Cell = Incident May Posi-
bly, Delay Trial

LONDON, Jan. 6.--Dr Friedrich Ad-
Ter, who assassinated Premier Steurgkh
Of Austria, has attempted to hang him
self in his cell, according to a Renter
despatch from Amsterdam. quoting a
Vienna newspaper. Dr. Adler was cut
down in time TO save his life, but the
incident may possibly delay the trial
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
SNOW AND RAINS.
Stormy Time Generally Predicted for
Next Week in the North.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Weather
predictions for the North Atlantic
states for the week beginning Sunday,
issued today are as follows: Generally
overcast with frequent SHOWS and
rains; temperature below seasonal nor
NAL
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

Practically no injury to alfalfa from
summer heat has been recorded in dry
climates, but high temperature com
bined with much moisture in the atmos-
phere are so injurious that it is diff
cult to grow the crop successfully un-
der these conditions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

Two thousand bluebill and 300 white
winged scooter ducks were found to de-
stroy 5000 oysters day in a single
bay near Olympia, Washington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

1890 a. m.-Sermon subject, The Cross
The Lord 5 supper will be OBJ
served.
ll.1J a. m.-Bihlc school.
G.l5 p. m.-Intermcdiate Christian
EndCavor.
$50 y, m.-Scrmon subject The Great
Physician and His Church. Du-
aan's orchestra. double quartet,
nhoFus choir. Welcome to ALL
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
THE WEATHER.
Probably Fair Tonight and Sunday.
Colder Tonight-west Winds.

WASHINGTON, Jan. G.-Thc wealth
cr forecasts Probably fair tonight and
sunday. Colder tonight. Strong west
winds, diminishing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

Forestry experts have found that
plant growing luxuriantly in the Phil
ippines and heretofore regarded as a
weed is used in other parts of the far
east for the production of camphor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06
Unitarian Church
Unitarian Literature Free.

Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs
James NJ Adams. Z Cedar st
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

Permits for the importation of 1871
700 canaries were issued by the Biologi-
cal Survey during the past year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-06

We can say this for the somnambulist
he is no idle dreamer.
Williams news., 1917-02-08

The failure of voters to so prepare their ballots that no mistakes could be made in de- termining their will has laid the grounds for the governor ship contest and made the diff ficulties of the judiciary in try ing to interpret the ballots, and this fact suggests to the News the advisability of having a course in voting taught in pub lie schools. This course should not be delayed longer than the eight grade and probably should be taught sooner for the reason that many future voters will not reach the eighth grade Ours is not a government of the people for the people by the people, if the people do not register their wills at the polls in so unmistakable a manner that none may misinterpret.
Williams news., 1917-02-08

The question of dormitories for college students is being discussed in Arizona and the
 legislature will wrestle with it. From the discussion it is diff cult to get a consensus of opin- ion. The situation in Arizona colleges is different from that in many states. Dormitories would be out of the question with universities having thou sands of students. In Arizona the attendance on institutions of learning is comparatively small and the students could be taken care of by dormitories. More than that, accommodations for students in private families in Ariz. college towns are un- usually scanty and to give the institutions of learning oppor- tunity to expand, dormitories would doubtless be an advant. age. Should the state legis- lature decide to invest state
Williams news., 1917-02-08
DUFFY BROTHERS

lect his help, at the same time holding him responsible"
 The Courier evidently sub- scribes to the doctrine that to the victor belongs the spells (of office). That is supposed to be Jacksonian democracy. It is a rather far cry from the Wilson democracy of to-day to that of Jackson some 80 years.
 In that time radical changes have taken place, tho some men are still living in the times of 1880. Government is be- coming more and more a busi- ness institution. It has been found to be very poor business to change the holders of public office every four years. It has been found to be good business to keep a good man in office without regard to his politics. This is what the modern Civil Service undertakes to do. This is what modern business does.
 Our post offices have been given to politicians as a reward for political services. Largely they have been filled by busi- ness incompetents. The propo- sition to fill the post offices by men of ability, selected by a thoro examination to determine competency, will be popular, because it vii improve the pub lie service and that's what the public wants.
 A foreman in charge of a mine who applied a political test to those applying for work would soon lose his job. It doesn't pay to be a bourbon in this world.
Williams news., 1917-02-08

regular army in active service. Here is the schedule: Lieuten- ant general, $11,0OO per an- mum; major general, $8,OOO; brigadier general, $6,OOO; col onel, $4,OOO; leitenant colonel, $3,5OO; major, $3,OOO; captain S2,40O first lieutentant $2,0- %; second lieutenant, $1,7OO.
 Officers below the rank of brigadier general receive 10 per cent on the yearly pay of the grade for each term of five years service, not to exceed 40 per cent in all. Thus the max imum pay of colonel, with in- crease for length of service, is $5,O0O; the maximum pay of lieutenant colonel is $$4, 800,
Williams news., 1917-02-08

The News has refused to be- come agitated over the Arizona governorship contest. It has believed that the matter could safely be left in the hands of the courts. The Supreme Court has Awarded the defacto gov ernorship to MT. Campbell and the News accepts the court de- cision with cheerful resigna- ton. Should the contest later find MT. Hunt elected because having a plurality of the votes cast for governor the News will welcome him to the office. The main thing is to seat the peo- ple's choice. That's the News idea of democracy.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
Law Enforcement And The
 Flagstaff Press

The suggestion made by the News on January 25th, that the press should get back of the movement for law and order and urge Flagstaff as the coun- ty seat to take the lead in a cam paign for law enforcement thru out Coconino county, excited the irascible temper of the ed itor of the Sun causing him to pour forth a torrent of personal abuse upon the editor of the News, which was a discredit to the profession of Journalism. The Sun avoided the issue, and evaded committing itself open ly upon the question of law en- forcement, altho it must have been patent to all who read the Suns editorial "A Monkey wrench for a Nut" that the Sun is heart and soul with the vio- lators of the "dry" amendment.
 On the other hand, the atti- tude of the Leader is encourag- ing. The suggestion made by the News seems to have reciev- ed fair consideration, and we are pleased to note an attitude of fairmindedness toward the enforcement of the prohibition amendment. One reading the editorials of this publication gains confidence in the Lead CTS readiness to back up the of fcers in the performance of their duty. When the active campaign starts for enforcing the dry law, the News will ex- pect to see the Leader aligned with the movement.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
Read Prof. McF Fadden's
 Address
Read

In this day of sensationalism it is asking a good deal of a person to sit down for a few minutes and read an address filled with facts and logical de- ductions, but we do advise our readers to peruse carefully Prof. McFadden's address which appears in this issue. Prof. McFaden is a thotful stu dent of history and his andy sis of the character of Abra- ham .Lincoln's is clear and log ical. Next Monday. February 12, is the anniversary of Abra- ham Lincoln's birthday and it is fitting that we should give thot to the elements of his character which made him a shining mark in the pages of history; one to arrest attention turnout the ages. Without dis paragement of other great A mericans, it may be truly said that Abraham Lincoln is the greatest of them all. We feel sure that you will appreciate the Great Emancipator more after reading Prof. McFad- den's masterly address.
Williams news., 1917-02-08

That Arizona is not so slow on foot ball is evidenced by the fact that five Ariz., men have been picked for the first team of "All-Southwestern," and the Arizona captian has been se- lected to captain the team. Three Arizona men were pick ed for both the second and third teams and the University of Arizona has been picked as the first ranked team of the Southwest O, they better look out for us!
Williams news., 1917-02-08
Law Enforcement Sentinen
 Growing in Flagstaff

The News is pleased to state that since the publication on January 25 of the editorial headed, ''Flagstaff's Duty, positive evidence has come to hand showing that the senti- ment in favor of Law enforce particularly as applied to the "dry" law, is growing rapidly in that town. Indica- tions are that before long there will be an awakening there that will deal the death blow to bootlegging and place Flag staff in the lead, Gas it should bel for law enforcement thru out the county. .+
Williams news., 1917-02-08
Raps The Civil Service

The Prescott Courier raps the Civil Service in last weeks issue and refers to it as the "snivel service" The Courier is "agin" a non-partisan civil service and says: Any party which the American people places in charge of this govern ment has plenty of competent and patriotic men. Who would put a foreman in charge of a mine and not allow him to se-
Williams news., 1917-02-08

etc. All officers5serving out side of the United States, ex- cept Porto Rico and Hawaii, re- ceive 10 per cent increase on their regular pay while so serv- ing. A private soldier is paid $15 per month for the first in- listment, SIS per month for the second inlistment, etc. up to $45 per month for the seventh enlistment. The term of enlist ment is three years.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
PROPERTIES FOR SALE
If You Have Property To Sell List It With The Williams Realty Co. First door South of the News Office.

Vacant lots in Scotts Addition.
 Elegant room bungalow near the school house; prices right and terms reasonable.
 room cottage and 8 lots in Scott's Addition; cheap at owners price; terms reasonable.
 room cottage Sherman Ave. in Block S9; owner will sell cheap.
 No. ranch of deeded quarters and homestead and large amount of leased land; 500 head of cattle and 50 head of horses: prices reasonable and terms easy; a good proposition.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL MISSION
THE METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 9:45 Morning Service HOO Sermon Subject: Meaning and Worth of Childhood". The first of a series on, The Christian Theory of Childhood. Epworth League 6:30 p. m. Evening Service ' 80
 Wednesday
 Prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30 p. m.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
The Service Tailor

Samples just received Clean ing and Pressing; Ladies and Gents suits made to order from $15.00 up. Next door to the post office. w. H. Allison, Prop.
 Adv.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
Pay In The Army

Often questions come up in conversation as to the pay of officers of the United States
Williams news., 1917-02-08

The Baumann-Hinds Con- struction Company, Inc, start ed work this week on the Clothier house on Sheridan Ave. 4t e.,
Williams news., 1917-02-08
The Service Tailor
Spring

Samples just received-Clean- ing and Pressing; Ladies and Gents suits made to order from $15.0O up. Next door to post of fee. w. H. Allison, Prop. Adv.
Williams news., 1917-02-08
SANTA FE TIME TABLE
WEST BOUND

Arrives Leaves No. 11:OO A. M. II 10 A. M. No. g 12 10 P. M. 12 20 P. M. No. ' 9:15 P. M. 9:15 P. M. No. 3 1O:15 P. M. 1925 P. M. No. 21 3 :45 A. M. 3 :55 A. M.
 EAST BOUND
 Arrives Leaves No. 10 7:0O P. M. 7:10 P. M. No. 2 3:25 A. M. 8 :25 A. M. No. 4 7:25 A. M. 7:35 A. M. No 8 5:55 A. M. 500 A. M 22 12 :25 P. M. :50 P. M.
 GRAND CANYON TIME TABLE
Williams news., 1917-02-08

funds in dormitories at educa- tional centers, such action would probably not be critic ised. s.-' 4..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-04

Nearly people de-
yoke Of Great
ias oppression humankind
dark
finally Of their resoue e
propaganda civilization Of
democracy
has the strength of a
republic and
traditions
lies The nation IL
mperied be the defender Of the
Immortal prncpes t On 1916
monarch obeed with the monsous belief in his divine
right his will his
hand
The ruthless abouism that has
through the armies that
compelled join with these brave souls
Of the monsters insufbe
France England
fall we splendid isolation
has dspeled
us AGAINST invasion
bleeding world
and the lights
the universe purpose
troops mee Of their bhgh defend
the priceless heritage handed down
a
The call
shall not triumph right
Nor destiny"
made necessaFyfor take
the patriot OF the
lie had highly
ewil motive II reedom
Freedom live!
hands high hearts and shall
come out regeneng fires OF
suffering and prraon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-04

other importing companies through
out the country. attacked the increase
in rates with unparalleled rancor. In
the hearings before the committee the
manufacturers OF fashioned hosiery.
about 500 in number. made out Il
strong case for the increase OF duty,
presenting very careful statement
OF the cost of labor here and in Chem
nitz, Germany. whence came our chief
competition. 1t was proved beyond
question that the DinGley law did not
give sufficient protection. The .impor-
tation of certain grades having in
creased from %%.N0OO0O pairs in 1898
to 6l,000.000 pairs in 1907.
The importers Of foreign hosiery
had printed thousands upon thousands
Of petitions TO which the signatures
Of their women Gust omers were Sc
cured. the signers having not the re-
hottest conception Of the tariff ques-
ton, but induced to sign because they
were told the increase of duty would
make them pay more for their stock
ings. These petitions fell on the ways
and means committee like the leaves
On the babes in the woods.
The highest increase in the duty
rate was under &c pair on hosiery,
but it reSuscitated the industry in
this country, and up 10 the time Of
operation OF the Democratic tariff law
the hosiery industry had fine run Of
prosperity. The present law inter-
rupted it until the war cut off German
exports. 1t is good 10 see one OF these
free trade importers about 10 estab-
lish> competition of Il domestic. instead
Of foreign. character. This means
aditonal work for American labor and
the investment Of capital at home.
Doubtless they will now change their
view on the tariff. The Republicans
will meet them halfway and the Chem.
uitz mills will have 10 look out for
themselves.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-04
REPLY
TO ACCUSATIONS

ROME, July 3.-The directing COM
mittee Of Cathilic action had address.
ed sort Of catechism TO all orkaniza-
lions Of the Catholic church, recall
ing, as it says. the principles that
ought TO inspire the attitude Of Cath
iolics. Part Of the catechism takes
up certain accusations. saying:
"First--Italian Catholics before the
war were opposed to Italian particl.
patton in the conflict. Consequently
+, it is not true that they were instigat-
ors OF the war.
"Second-After the declaration Of
! the war they did and continue 10y.
ally 10 do their. duty without reserve.
, Consequently it is false that they
'hava been undermining the national
energies -.
"Third-As concerns peace, they
! aim to direct souls and consciences
! toward triumph and toward peace in
conformity with the principles OF in
| ternalionI Christian justice and the
rightful aspirations of peoples. Con-
seQuently it is false that they are par
tisans Of war and are madly lmperi.
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