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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
RECEIVED TODAY
BY POPE BENEDICT
British and French Missions Made In
quiry in Regard to Meaning of
One Statement.

ROME. Ang. 23-The British and Bel
gian ministers accredited to the Vatican
were received by Pope Benedict to-day
and inquired as TO the meaning OF the re-
ference to the freedom of the seas in
the popes peace proposal He replied he
intended to give to this condition the same
meaning as that Of President Wilson in
his message, while leaving ample liberty
to the bclligercnts to agree in future dis
cussion as to details
Germany acknowledged receipt of the
peace note, promising to examine it with
benevolent interest and care and to give
an answer after reaching an agreement
with her allies
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23

spruce timber, 1t is continually buying
additional timber lots and increasing its
force of labor. 1t would take on l25
more men if it could get them.
In the property already bought are
several farms On some of these various
crops are raised, for instance on the
Kendall farm in Winhall and the Henry
Sage farm in Jamaica where the head
Office is. On other farms only hay is
grown, for the use of the borses Nu-
merous cattle are bought and every two
or three days there is butcherng, to
keep the men supplied with fresh meat
The men are well fed and appear to en-
joy their work and camp life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
SOLDIERS NEWSPAPER.
Proposal to Establish One to Give Home
News to the Men in France.

WASHINGTON, August 23-Sugges-
tions are reaching the war department
as to the advisability of establishing at
once in the American army area abroad
a soldiers newspaper to furnish the men
with a brief resume of home news as
well as publishable facts about what is
going on in France.
French papers of this character are
distributed in French and British lines
but American troops will be far from
home and hear little of what is going
on in the United States until American
newspapers arrive at the front
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
FINAL BUSINESS
OF THE G.. A. r. TO-DAY
Orlando A. Somers of Kokomo. Indiana,
Will Be the New Commander
in-Chief

BOSTON. Aug %. - The national
encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic transacted its final business
today, including the election of officers.
Orlando 4. Somers of Kokomo, Ind, was
the only avowed candidate for COM
mander-in- chief Automobile trips to
Concord Lexington and Cambridge were
planned for the afternoon.
Somers was elected commander-in-
chief by acclamation.
Brig. Gen. John L. elem, L. s. A.,
retired, of Washington, who enlisted as
drummer boy at the age of IL, was
elected senior vice commander-in-chie
The convention formally ratified the Sc
lection Of Portland, Ore, as the encamp-
ment city for next year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
TALC MINES ARE SOLD.
Fayston and Moretown Property is Dis
posed of For $4,000.

MORETOWN, Aug. %. = The tale
mines located in Fayston and Moretown
were sold at public auction yesterday,
Walter Main. trustee in bankruptcy of
the International Mineral company,
purchasing the property for $4,000.
The property was owned by the Dorches-
ter Trust company as trustee for the
American Quarries company which lost
the property under foreclosure sever
al months ago. Mr.. Main Is an officer
in the Dorchester Trust company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
AVIATORS VERY BUSY.
Participated with French in the Recent
Offensive at Verdun.

PARIS. August 23.-Glorious air lane
weather has given a tremendous impe
tus to activity of ayiators on the west
ern battle front The Lafayette squad
ron. composed Of Americans. has been up
incessantly, participating in the recent
offensive at Nerdun and flying with
French ayiators in the exciting new
game OF accompanying the infantry at
extremely low attitudes, and engaging
enemy squadronS in machine gun duels.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
SUBMARINES ACTIVE.
Five French Steamships of 1000 Tons
or More Sunk in Week

PARIS, Aug. 23 II In the week ended
Aug. 10, five French steamships of 600
tons or more were sunk by mines or sub
marines, according to the weekly of
fetal report,-Four vessels under l,60o
tons were sunk. No fishing ships were
destroyed. Three attacks by submarines
failed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
EMBARGO ON SULPHUR.
Exports to Canada Prohibited as the
Supply Is Low Here.

WASHINGTON, August 23-An en-
barge has been placed on exports of sui
phur to Canada in order that the supply
for war needs of the United States may
not be unduly depleted. Canadian wood
pulp mills furnishing supplies for about
three-fourths of the news print paper
used in the United States will be serious
" affected
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
ADMITS BEING A SPY.
William Main Says He Is One Of IA
Working for Germany in u. S.

RICHMOND, Va, August 23.-William
F. Main, 36, under arrest here charged
with being German spy, told the police
he was one of Ia spies working in the
United States at the direction of the
German government. Maps, charts,
notes and other papers were found on
Main. The prisoner is reported to be
from Montreal and the son of a Scotch
Irish father and German mother He
said he was sending information to Mon
treal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
WHITINGHAM.

Miss Edith Gill of Lincoln, Mass, Is
boarding at j. r.. Gillett s.
Ed. Gale of Heath visited relatives
in town several days this week.
party of 30 enjoyed clam bake
at A. f. Spencer S cottage Sunday.
Gerald Wheeler has bought a Ford
automobile for his r. +. ID. business.
Mrs. Grace Sherwood is at w. S. Al
len s caring for Mrs. Tracy Reed and
little son.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
SUCCESS RECORDED.
British Advanced in Operations on the
Belgian Front

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM by The Associated Press
Definite success can be recorded for the
latest British operations east and north
east of Hpres on the Belgian front which
yesterday was surrounded by much
uncertainty, owing to the fierceness OF
the resistance offered by the Germans.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
THE WEATHER.
Rain Tonight and Probably Friday
Southeast to South Winds.

WASHINGTON, August %. = The
weather forecast: Rain tonight and
probably Friday. Gentle southeast to
south winds.
Sun sets at 6.3S. Light all vehicle
lamps at 1923.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
DECLINES THE CALL.
DR.. Mann Refuses Position as Bishop
in Western New York.

WIANNO Mass, August 23-Dr
Alexander Mann, rector of Trinity church
of Boston, announced here today that he
had declined to accept the Office of
bishop of the Episcopal diocese of west
ern New York because of the deep convic
tion that he could do more effective work
for the church by remaining at his post
in Massachusetts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
COAL SUPPLIES IN FRANCE.
Prices to BE Fixed Under Card System
Beginning in September.

PARIS, August % The price of coal
To be- supplied under the coal card sys-
tenn beginning early in September has
been fixed NJ 100 francs per ton for ordi-
nary coal aud l2O francs for anthracite
This scale j. intended for coal purchased
for private use. The price for coal for
central heating stations will be fixed
later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
FILM PLANT BURNED.
Loss to Company in Providence Esti-
mated at 100000.

PROVIDENCE, II. l., August 23.-The
plant OF the Eastern Film company, sit
uated near Roger William park, practi
cally was destroyed by fire early today,
the damage being estimated at close TO
100000 Quantities of films were
burned
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
VETERAN FIREMEN OUT.
Thirty Old Tubs Entered in the Compe-
tition in Boston Today

BOSTON, August D A demonstra-
tion OF old-time fire fighting methods
was given on the common today when
the New England States Veteran Fire
mems league held its annual playout
Thirty old hand tubs were entered in
the competition. A parade preceded the
playout
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
CROSSES FOR AMERICANS.
Three from New England Receive the
Notable French Decoration.

PARIS August % French war
crosses have been awarded To American
ambulance field service member, among
them Sidney Fairbanks of Cambridge,
Mass; Langford Allen of Little Comp
ton. X. l.; aud K. A. Drake of Franklin,
y II Drake won his cross for driving
through a shower of gas shells.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23

Thursday. Aug. % Regular meeting of
pocahotas council
The Red Men will work the Adoption
degree Friday at : p m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Aug. -. 7.30 p. m.-Mid
week meeting of the church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-23
10 Odd Fellows Temple

Tonight Regular meeting of Canton
Palestine, No 3
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
ARGUES BEHALF
SUNDAY GAMES
THOSE FOR WAR BENEFIT WOULD
BE ALLOWED TO BE PLAYED
N. Y. LEAGUE MAN.
(By Associated Press.)

CINCINNATI, May 25.-Captain 7. L.
Huston, one Of the owners Of the New York
Americans now in this city to recruit sew
eral companies of engineers for immediate
service in France, paid his respects to city
officials Of Boston and Philadelphia by
sending them kilograms, which read:
SOLDIERS die on Sunday. They suffer
in hospitals on Sunday. They fight battles
on Sunday
The captain was prompted TO the action
after reading that Boston and Philadelphia
authorities had expressed themselves
against permitting several games of base
ball on Sunday by the National and Amer
lean league clubs. The proceeds were to
be used for the regimental funds Of the en-
gineers and for the relief Of their families,
The plan originated with Huston. He said
1.-The opposition in Boston and Phila-
delphia against playing championship base
ball games on Sunday for the benefit Of the
engineer troops 10 be sent to France is in
applicable. The money derived from the
proposed games would be devoted to the
comforts of the soldiers at the front, to
the alienation of the sick and wounded in
the hospitals, TO aiding those permanently
crippled and to the relief of the depend
ents left at home. The disbursements would
be made al the direction of the war de-
partment.
"ln war, battles are fought on Sundays,
marches are made, men are killed, woundc,
and manned on the battlefield, the sick suf-
:er and die IN the hospitals, and noiwith-
standing lis spiritual consolation, the day
brings M physical relief 10 the sufferers,
no rest 10 those in action and no mercy to
the prisoners of war.
1T was proposed To play these benefit
games ON Sunday in the East, frankly be-
cause they would entail the least hard
ship on baseball, which j. having a strug-
gle at the best, and also because they
would bring about the create 4 results Ivi
the object in View
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE.


In the Matter of George Federolf Of
Brownsville, Texas, Bankrupt. In Bank
ruptcy, No. Al.
To the Honorable Waller T.. Burns, Judge
of the District Court Of the United
States, for the Southern District of
Texas.
George Federolf, Of Brownsville, in the
of Cameron, and state of Texas, in
said district, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day of April, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the acts Of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has surrendered all his property and
rights of property. and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said acts and
of the orders Of the court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be de
creed by the court to have q full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankrupt acts, except such
debts as are exempted by law from such
discharge.
Dated this Goth day of May, A. ID. 1917.
GEO. FEDEROL.F,
Bankrupt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Southern District of Texas, SIS:
On the 18th day of May. A. ID. 1917, on
reading the foregoing petition he had upon
by the court, that a hearing be had upor
the ame on the 30th day of June, A. ID
1917, before said court, at the office OF
Robt. A. Kitchen, Referee in Bankruptcy,
at Brownsville, in said district, at IL
Fo'clock IN the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published in The Brownsville
Herald, a newspaper printed in said dis
trict, and that all known creditors ant
other creditors and other persons in inter
est may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, if any they have, why tn.
prayer of the said petitioner should not b,
|granted.
And it is further ordered by the court
that the clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors, copies of said petition
and this order, addressed to them at their
places of residence, Us stated.
Witness the Honorable Waller T.. Burns
judge of the said court, and the seal there
of, at Brownsville, in said district, on tn,
2Sth day Of May, A. ID. 1917.
(Seal) L.. c. MASTERSON, Clerk
BY +. A. HINOJOSA, Deputy
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
|Filipinos Are Experts
At Playing Baseball

ST. PAUL, May 2S.-The Filipino has
absorbed baseball SO readily that he is
qualified TO teach American boys the sci
ence of the national pastime. At least
that is the ease with Pedro Oga, a student
at st. Thomas college here, who, having
learned the fine points of the game in his
native islands, j. coach of the second team
at the college and also of "A nine in n Local
amateur league.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
Mercedes Votes Now
Tax For the Schools
Especial to The Herald

MERCEDES, Texas, May 2S.-The cleo
ton held in this own Saturday for the
purpose of increasing the school tax rate
by so cents after every 800 valuation
was carried unanimously, not a single vote
was east against it. The towns school dis
trict was increased over nine square miles
which necessitated the election by which
the school trustee now car procure SUI
ficient money to meet its obligations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

:: :, 8. Is the only proper remedy for
ms breaking out Of the skin. because
u acts upon the blood, cleansing and
r~evitailzing 1t, and removing the canse
o. infection. It should be borne IN
mind mat 5. S. s. is purely vegetable.
MADE from native roots, herbs AMI
parks, and that it contains 40 hah;t-
forming drugs OF other Injurious in
gradients. Obtain q bottle of S. 8 q
from your druggist and il YOU need
ne advice Of a physician, write To tIe
Meoicai department Swift Specifc
Co., ooi swift Building, Atlanta. Ga.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
OPPOSE ANOTHER SPRING SERIES
tBy Associated Press

ST. LOUIS, May 2S.-Fielder Jones,
manager of the st. Louis Americans, is OPP
posed to playing another spring serie; with
the st. Louis club Of the National league.
Jones blames the series for the present
poor physical condition of his players.
Shotton, who contracted a severe case of
tonsilitis while playing in the series, has
not been playing his usual game and sew
eral other members of the team are in a
similar situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
WEILMAN RECEIVERS
FROM OPERATION
by Associated Press.)

ST. LOUIS, May 2S.-Carl Weilman, the
left handed pitcher with the st. Louis
Americans is recovering from an operation
for the removal of a kidney. Physicians
say the effects of the operation will not
keep him out of the game next season and
1t is barely possible that he may be ready
to pitch the last month of this season.
Manager Jones, however. j. not figuring on
Weilman's return To the game before 1918.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
Mercedes City Schools
Are Given Affiliation
Especial To The Herald.)

MERCEDES, Texas, May 2s.-Word
was received by the local school board
from the University of Texas in which il
is stated that the local high school is now
affiliated with that university having at
tanned a per centage of 16 1-2 which is
above the required per centage. Therefore
the graduates from the local schools will
be eligible to that university a distinction
of which the local citizens are very proud.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
he Boils OF Lazarus

1ere sassd by the dogs who licked
tns infected places, but they were no;
Ssfed. Many modern people emily
" same method in their treat,rsnt
OF boiis, pimples. rashes, carbuncias
sczema and other skin diseases. Thew
spply . saive or lotion to the sors
pisces and fondly imagine thew have
Scfed them. The important fact which
Icy aail to recognize is, that these
sxtn are diseases of the blood.
ga mat no external treatment can
Permanently cure them, because thew
No essentially internal ailments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
THOUGHTS ON IMMORTALITY.

Mabel-If l died and went to heaven. could
l take my dolls with me:
Mother-Im afraid not. darling.
NLbel-Not even my little kewpie;
Mother-No. not even little kewpieg
Mabe,-Well, if I 60 IL hell can / take the
golliwogf-Sydney Bulletin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
LUCKY.
10.NW,WN,

Mistress-They say there are 10000. 900
germs on the cap Of a milk bottle.
Maid-sure. amt is lucky it don't wear a
coat and a pair of pants-Town Topics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

"You farmers buy a good many gold bricks.
eA?''
Yes, and you city feIlers buy a good deal II
swamp land. l guess things are about even
Louisville Courier journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
(By Associated I'ress.)

CINCINNATI, May 2S.-Amateur and
semi professional baseball PLAYERS in Gin
%cinnati are preparing TO do their bit fol
the American Red Cross. The receipts OF
all games on a Sunday 10 be designated
later will be turned over 10 the fund.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

An intelligent person may earn 500 monthly
corresponding for newspapers; $40 20 500
monthly in spare time; experience unnecessary;
no canvassing; subjects suggested. Send for
particulars. National Press Bureau, Room
1897, Buffalo, ". ". 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

Does prohibition actually prohibit in this
re6ionr
Does it," answered Mr.. Gap johnson, II
Rumpus Ridge, Ark, why, ~pardner. the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
NOTICE.
Secretary

Notice j. herby given OF the regular an
|nual meeting Of the stockholders of the In
diana Cooperative Canal Company, which
will he held in it, office in the City Of
Brownsville on the 4th day Of June, 1917,
ut , o'clock L. NJ, for the election of d.
~rcctors and the transaction Of such other
business as may come before the meeting.
JOHN FRENCH,
(6-16-l6t) Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

frogs have quit hollering hanything hut jug o
grape juice-'-Kansas City Star.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
MALE HELP WANTED.

An intelligent person may earn 800 monthly
corresponding for newspapers; $40 Ia 500
monthly in spare time: experience unnecessary:
no canvassing: subjects suggested. Send for
particulars. National Press Bureau, Room
1897, Buffalo, ". y. 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Rooming house, well furnished
well patronized with select tenants; centre OF
city; good paying proposition. Obliged to sell
account leaving city. Bargain. White quick,
&C, care Herald. -J3
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

FOR RENT-One four room furnished apart
ment, all conveniences. San Carlos Apart
ments, Phone No. ~. 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

THIS REMEDY IS SOLD IN BROWNSVILLE BY THE EAGLE PHARMACY
PHONE 26.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-rackagle containing pair ladies' shoes;
reward for return 10 Woodward, San Carlos
Apartments. -T6
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
WANTED

WANTED-Five hundred men four miles from
brownsville ON the San Benito road at Mntt's
Inn to stop as they pass by. Cold drinks and
good things 10 eat. 80
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

FOR SALE-Second hand furniture in good
condition. Cheap. Room :, Vivier building.
Phone Jg4. ST
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
REGISTERED STOCK.

HEREFORD bulls. registered. for sale: Shrop
shire rams. lambs. registered. for sale; Shet
land ponies. For information. GOODMAN
VALLEY FARM. Waco. Texas. -,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
AGENTS

RIDER AGENTS wanted for our famous Syr-
acuse Bicycles. For details and description,
write Portage Tire x Cycle Co, San Antonio.
Texas. -93
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28
ROOMS AND BOARD.

NICELY FURNISHED rooms and good table
board, $2I-jO per month. with bath. Either
separate If desired. Mrs. Emma Leonard, HOS
Washington Street, Phone ass. "a,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

WANTfD-position as farmer by single man
* years Old. Two years experience in the
Valley. Address vi. ". W.. care Herald. -TS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

FOR SALE5Chicago typewriter; will sci
cheap. Capt. q. Compton. Twenty-sixt
Int, San Benito, Texas. -1s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-28

FOR SALE-Dnplex fireiess cooker; new; cost
$3.50: viii sell for less; also one shack in
San Benito, three rooms. ON main street. near
camp. Capt. q. Compton, Twenty-sixth Inf.
San Benito. Texas. 10
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-01

hereby candidate Republican nomina-
the Office Of County Judge Of Rockcae County subject
Primary Election August
II nominated and elected to this high and responsible position
that the Law enforced without the standing
who violates il.
will all the Office throughout
the county.
will make the sober Judge and
power to curtail the liquor traffic in this county.
will not allow unjust illegal claims paid
and will do everything the
thereby lift the burden present
the people
will the
business like instead Of of nv
the the
surplus the do this without
The promises make be kept and carried into
election and idle promises advance candidacy
abandoned o ignored after the election
have always been loyal and Republican
nominee OF both victory and in defeat and appeal
Republicans throughout the support
coming Primary Election and will appreciate anything
My and official record book
investigation of each by the voters of this county
CAM MULLINS