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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

which brought me out of it all right, SO
! am now well and do all my homework,
besides working in my garden. Several
OF my neighbors have got well by tax
ing Lydia =. Pinkham' s Vegetable Com
pound. - Mrs. VIOLA FRNCAL, Wagon.
er, Okla.
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
suifocation, otfiashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, timidity.
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite.
weakness and dizziness should be needed
by middle-aged women. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through the crisis.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
CAPTURE MUNITIONS sMuoeLER
Ammunition Bound for Mexico "
Hands OF u. .. Officials.

San Diego. GAIA munitions. carry
ing steamer bound for a Mexican west
port was fred upon and captured by
two United States torpedo boat de-
stroyers, II was learned here Tuesday
from authoritative sources. Five shots
were fired at the vessel when IL af-
tempted to escape. 1t Is said. and the
ship was then beached Several
thousand rounds OF rifle and machine
gun ammunition. IL waa stated. was
taken aboard the destroyers and land
ed at Pacific coast port.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

"a bic Compound
b e CO Sc during
Change of Life /
was in bed two
years and had two
operations, but all
the doctors and op-
erations did me no
good, and 1 would
have been in my
grave today had It
not been for Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etahla EouDoYfy1f1
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
New Sayings Attributed 10 Jesus.

The dean of st. Paurs preaching ut.
st. Martins-in-the- Fields said that In
one of the recently discovered say
ings of Jesus, found In the sands Of
Egypt, was the passage: Jesus said:
i stood in the midst of the world and
In the flesh. was seen of them and
I found all men drunken and none
athirst.'"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Must Remaln on On SIC.

Brownsville. Texas Either atay
IN the United States or In Mexico. =
vas the order gwen Tuesday 10 Ger.
mans and MexicanEermans N the
Brownsville district BY United States
immigration authorities.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Had Submarine aluftsd.

New York-Sight OF q six-inch gun
on the stern Of the CunadeF Aus0nta
trained on them az they were about
to discharge a torpedo caused the
crew of a German u-boat To change
their minds and nee, according TO Of.
dcers Of the vessel. which locked
Tuesday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
May Add Member to cablnet.

Washington.-Establishmen Of a
department of munitions. with a seat
IN the cabinet. Is understood TO be un-
der serious consideration by the gov.
eminent. A transportation department
= also being thought Of.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
CLEARS AWAY PIMPLES
Does cuticura oIntment--AssIsted by
cuticura Soap-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring smear the ar
fected surfaces gently with Cuticura
Ointment. Wash of In five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
When the skin is clear keep It so by
using Cuticura for everyday toilet and
nursery purposes.
Free sample each by mall with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Ady.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Strong Character.

"A strong-minded woman. you say?"
"Unquestionably. l don't believe she
would show any signs Of agitation
whatever if she were to discover that
she had left home without her powder
puff"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
CHILE AND MEXICO NEUTRAL.
WIN Not Enter War, According TO
Latest Decision.

Washington-Mnch Of the uncertain.
.ainty as to Latin Americas attitude
IN the war between the United States
md Germany was cleared away Tues
lay by definite advices that Chile and
Mexico will remain neutral and IN.
creasing indications that Brazil, 8uat =
naia and Peru VIII Join Cuba and
Panama on the side Of the United
States.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Brazil to Enter War

Rio Janeiro.-At q cabinet council
Tuesday II was decided THAI Brazil
should sever her relations with Ger
many. Switzerland wi!i take charge
Of Brazilian interests az Berlin.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
EeII~ea seIIs Texas Praasrtv

Waco. Texas.-Germanz Chancellor
J yon Bethmann-HoIlweg has sold
part Of the property be has owned
in Waco for many years 70 4. colvfn.
cotton man. The consideration was
S7.TO0.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
marvsls OF Mechanics.

'sclenee las Devised machine Tint
viii measure q niliIonth Of nn Inch. -
said the man Who il alwayA trying 10
,urprise you.
II know NJ. I believe my rSatnu-
rant uses one In cutting the meat for
ham sandwiches"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
New Mexico 70 Consider nefense

Santa re. y. M-Goyernor Lindsey
win call an extra session Of the New
Mexico legislature to consider mat
tera In connection with the defense Of
state. II was announced Tuesday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

e PasO. Texas.-F'rederick Reuter-.
acting German viee-cousui "a Juarsz.
vas taken into custody az the AuaarS-
can end OF the international brldge
late Monday and intsrned nj Fort
Bliss
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
aaaallna Partners

why arc you no unfaY0Fntle 10 mae
rim0nyT"
avery time play bridge with .
man replied Mlas Cayenne. Il shud-
der ~ Tho ldeH u having him a. )
partner FOR ne"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

of ygr blood.
by De- Perces
tiolden Medical
Disc every.
Then there's :
clear skin ana
q elean 81 stem.
letter. salt.
FliauEn, tst@fa n,
Erystpetas.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

A girl imngiues sh, - 10 tovc with u
man when she doesn't enjoy flirting
with other men an much as she
thought she would.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Important to Motnara
Seeking a Publisher.

as Scribson still engaged in the pur-
suit of literature?"
mo. Scribson thinks he has ground
out enough literature to make him fa-
nous and he is now engaged in the
pursuit of editors"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Slight Distinction.

Papa, what is the difference be-
tween "A sanitarium and an asylum 2"
"AbOut one hundred dollars a week. .
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
CRISIS OF
WOMAN'S LIFE
Change Safely Passed by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Wagner, Okla--'1 never get tired
Of praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Veqe-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

Anurie cures Baekaehe, Lumbmgo,
rheumatism. Send Toe. DR.. v. n. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. 2, for large trial package
Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Wlth clvlIIzatlon,s Advance.

"Scrogglns says he did al bis court
ing In his automobile:
Regular auto-sparker, eh2"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Preferred Fare

"what IN the fayoriie fire Of Wan
street bulls mud henFafz
Supposed 20 b. lamb chopa-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
Hla LlManar

Fgs@ @A@4&HGEs
docs Smith tell fairy tales to his
children,
.'No; to his wife"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

OaIy Oas sBRoMo OUTNIsE"
10 g@e the Rmnulnm, call for fall nama LAXATIVE
hROMO QUININM Lpok for signature Of n W.
6E0vM Cares q Cold La One Lay. "a.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
The Natural Way.

''How can guns be fred from . bal
loon7"
Il guess it's done by parachute"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

koit& N3rhunc8eS. Enlarged Glands.
SWelilneS. and all Rlnod and skin Dis
eases. from common hotch or eruptson
% ScFpFula, arr benefited hv it
In building up needed flesh and
strength of pale. punv. scrOfplous child.
ION, nothing can equal IT, IN liquid o.
tablet form.
FoR uoOD HEALTH AND LoNd LIFH
10 not cat meat more than once day.
Drink plenty ~ purN water, exercise cut
doors. and take o pleasant laxative mA
least oncc a week. Such ono Il made
- May apple, root 81 yslaa. talce az
alons, sugar coated. and first made up
and sold A. nr Pierce's Pleasant P0llets
nearly City years agu.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13

chinese eat bamboo shoots.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
4 MwtefX

"She seems like a reserved girl"
81 wonder whom for
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-04-13
DEFINED

what are asteroids. PAT"
what they cut out OF little chill
dren's noses. son"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

The Champagne region in France
continues the scene Of desperate fight
lag, which Paris reports has resulted
in new French successes. Last night
the Germans made an attempt to re-
%"in the ground they had lost in the
recent French attack on the salient
near Maisson de Champagne, created
by successful German operation last
month.
The Germans in this new effort.
made several desperate charges and
the tide OF battle flowed back and
forth some time. Finally, however,
the French arms prevailed, according
TO Paris, and not only was the ground
originally gained held by Gen. Nj
Velle S forces, but fresh progress was
made.
Russian troops in the Champagne at
tackled the German line near Prosnes
yesterday, Berlin announces. The
statement says the Russians penetrat-
cd German trenches at some points,
bur were subsequently driven out.
South of Ripont in the Champagne
new fighting developed without impor-
tant results
The French failed in an attack on
the Nerdun front, Berlin says Other
activities OF the Franco Belgian front
We're confined for the most part to raid
ing operations, except that northeast
Of Etrdun the Germans are reported
by Paris to have unsuccessfully at
tackled the trenches lately re-captured
NY French north Of Cauriercs wood.
Operations in the Rumanian prov
lace of Dobrudia are mentioned in the
official report for the first time in many
weeks. An official statement from
Berlin indicates the Russians are still
clinging to some ground near the
northern boundary Of the province. 1t
reports = German air raid on Russian
establishments near Sulina, an estuary
Of the Danube in northern Dobrudia.
numerous bombs having been success
fully dropped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
FIRE AT DETROIT
CAUSES AN INQUIRY
Grain Elevator with 100000 Bushels of
Wheat Destroyed-Loss Estimated
at S1,0OO,0OO.

DETROIT. March l0.-nvestigatioa
of the cause Of the fire which DESTROYED
the 100000 bushel grain elevator OF
the Detroit Elevator company here yes
terday with the loss Of 100000 Bushels
Of wheat, corn and rye. mostly for ex.
port, was begun BY United States Dis
trict Attorney John T. kinnane late
in the day
Mr.. kinnane announced that he
would push the investigation, as the
result Of rumors that the elevator had
been set on fire, to determine whether
there had been violation of Ameri.
can neutrality.
80 intense was the heat for several
hours during the afternoon that scores
of freight ears in the Grand Trunk
yards, in which the elevator was To-
Gated, were endangered and four ear
loads of coal and several ears Of var
nish were consumed Baggage and
freight ears were saved from loss by
bucket brigades. Firemen and train.
men pushed several cars to safety
along the track close to the elevator
wall shortly before the collapse.
Estimates of the loss were placed at
more than $l,000,000. The firms using
the elevator were the Commercial Mill
ing COMPANY, the Caughey -Jossman
company and the Swift Grain com
pany. The building was partly in
surcd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
ALLEGE TWO ACTS
OF bANKRUPT ICY
Three Creditors File Peti-
ton Against Last
Block Co.
DISCRIMINATION
SHOWN, THEY SAY
Tibbetts, Baker and Stowe. Creditors
Charge that Chattel Mortgages Were
Given Vermont National Bank and
New York Concern.

An involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy Brought against the Vermont
Last Block Co. of this town, was
filed with the clerk of the United States
court III Rutland today. The petitioners
are John G. Tibbetts of Newfane, La
Forrest Baker of Newfane and Frank
u. +. Stowe Of Brattleboro, from whom
the Last Block company has bought
lumber. Attorney Joseph G. Martin of
NeWtane Is counsel for the petitioners.
The company 5 mill has been closed
since Friday night, March ., and there
has been talk of reorganization with
out bankruptcy proceedings, but that
idea seems not TO have made much head.
way.
Mr.. Tibbetts S claim is for S639. Mr..
Baker s for $261 and Mr.. Stowe s for
$l95.
1t is asserted by the petitioners that
within four months preceding the filing
OF the petition, or on Nov. 26, 1916. the
Last Block CO., which the petitioners
say was then insolvent, committed an
act of bankruptcy in that it transferred
TO Charles D. Staples, in trust for the
Vermont National bank. by means of a
Ichattel mortgage with intent to prefer
that creditor over the other creditors.
three notes aggregating S2S, 400.
They state that the first note, dated
June p, 1913, was for $4,000. payable
on demand with interest; that the sec
ond, dated Jan. 20, 1915, was for slO.-
600 payable in six months with interest; !;
and that the third, dated May 20, 1915,
was for Ss,4o0 with interest, payable
on demand.
It is alleged by the petitioners that
the Last Block Go. also committed an
act of bankruptcy on Feb 5, 1917, in
transferring to the Brunswick Blake
Collender Co. of New York, BY means
OF a chattel mortgage a large portion of
It's property, including all maple blocks
which might be used in the manufacture
of tenpins, with intent to prefer that
creditor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
GERMAN WILD BOAR
KILLED IN MAINE
Animal Weighed 200 Pounds and Had
Tusks Five Inches Escaped
Months Ago.

KNGFIELD, Me, March lO.-A
genuine German wild boar. said to be
the only one ever killed in Maine, was
Shot yesterday hy Victor Wauri. a
mmberman. The animal weighed about
POO pounds and his tusks were five
inches long.
The boar was first seen by Horace
Potter, tcamStcr, who was getting
hay from stack alongside a wood
road. His fork struck the boar, whicn
had nest under the hay. The animal
charged Potter, who lodged and the
hoar continued along the road toward
the camp whore Wauri Shot it.
The animal is thought to be one
which was brought from the Corbiu
park in New Hampshire more than a
year ago by cxMavor Blaine NilcS OF
Augusta and taken TO Ledge House,
Dead River. whore the animal promptly
escaped from the ward prepared for it,
\ reward of $50 was offered for the
animal 5 capture. but il eluded many
hunters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
TO SUPPRESS NEWS
OF SHIPS MOVEMENTS
New York Business Men Wish to Co.
operate in Carrying Out Wishes of
Secretary Daniels.

NEW YORK, March 10-Shipping
men here agree with Secretary Daniels
of the navy department that informa-
ton concerning the arming and sail
ing of American merchantmen should
be withheld from publication.
Those who expressed an opinion to.
day said they would do their part to
meet Mr.. Daniels s appeal and that
shipping business would be in no way
lnconvenienced.
Newcomb Carlton, president of the
Western Union Telegraph company,
said the cable companies had been in
communication recently with govern
ment officials relative to the suppress
sion of messages to go abroad concern
ing the armament and movements of
American ships.
''You may be sure" he said, eve
will cooperate with Secretary Daniels
in carrying out his wishes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
ORDERED COMMITTED
TO STATE ASYLUM
Mrs. Simpson Shown to Be Addicted to
Use OF Morphine and to Have
Lost Power of Self Control.

MIS-. Mary Simpson, wife of William
r. Simpson, formerly of this town, was
ordered by Judge A. F. Schwenk in
the probate court this afternoon to be
committed to the state asylum at
waterbury for treatment for the NOR
phlhe habit at the expense of the state.
ohe VIII be taken there by Sheriff C. f.
Mann An action brought against her
by the state charging her with imped-
ing an officer probably will be mol
pressed.
Since February "a, Mrs. Simpson had
been III the county Jail in Newfane.
On that date her husband was arrested
Tor breach of parole and was sent to
the house of correction. During the pro-
ceedIngs Mrs. Simpson interfered in
behalf OF her husband, taking hold Of
Sheriff Mann, and the circumstances
seemed to justify arresting her for that
offence in order to pave the way for
securing treatment for her for a drug
habit.
1hls morning she was brought into
the probate court by virtue of a pc
tltlon from the selection under Act No.
f24 of the Laws of Vermont of 1915.
which provides that when person
shall have become so addicted to the
incorporate use of narcotics as to have
lost the power Of self control the pro.
bate court, on application of the Sc
lectmen, shall make inquiry, etc. and
II found TO be thus addicted shall order
the person committed, and if the person
IS INDECENT the expense shall be borne
by the state
The hearing today showed that Mrs.
Simpson came within this statute. the
facts being brought out by the testi
mony OF DR.. Harry p Greene. Dr.
George R. Anderson, C. Menzies Miller.
Deputy Sheriff c. l. Knapp. NJ. P. Ben
son OF Newfane and Policeman Charles
Wood
DR.. Greene and Dr. Anderson said
that the woman s arms showed fire.
quent use Of hypodermic needle. also
that she was very excitable when not
under the influence of the narcotic. Mr..
Miller, probation officer told what he
had observed as to Mrs. Simpson in
his connection with the ease of Mr..
simpson, who was arrested on Jan. %
charged with larceny of potatoes from
8. H. Chat6eld, the couple having
moved to Greenfield Mass. after Simp-
son was paroled and having come here
repeatedly after morphine. Deputy
Sheriff Knapp told OF her request, after
her arrest Feb. "a, that some provision
be made whereby she could have NOR
phine, as she could not get along with
ont it. Mr.. Benson, who is assistant
lailor, testified to giving her morphine
IN accordance with orders during her
stay there. Policeman Wood told of
her asking him for morphine the day
Of her arrest and Of her conduct pre-
yious to that date
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
So, 100000 POLICY
ON MORGAN'S LIFE
Largest Individual Insurance Is TO Off
set Inheritance Taxes on His
Family
Family.

NEW YORK, March 10.-J. Pierpont
Morgan has appied to the New York
Life Insurance company for insurance
III the sum of $2,500,000, the largest
personal life insurance ever taken out
IN America. The policy will be ineon-
testable after period Of one year from
the date of its issuance.
An unprecedented feature, so far as
known, is found in the statement that
the vast insurance is being taken out
as an offset to the state inheritance tax.
The loss which his family would suffer
through the appropriation by the state
of large inheritance tax will be made
up IN whole or IN part by the payment
of the $2.500.000.
10 handle this tremendous risk it will
be distributed among practically all
the large insurance companies of the
east, the New York Life retaining
100000 of the policy. The distribu-
tlons to the other companies will range
from nominal sums to as high as $780,
0oO. Among the companies which will
participate after Mr. Morgan has been
accepted are: Mutual Life, 100000;
Pennsylvania Mutual Life, 100000;
Aetna Life, 100000; Union Central,
100000; Mutual Benefit Life. $780,
600; Travellers Life, $4,000; Connec-
tleut Mutual Life, $4,000; Phoenix
Mutual Life, $4,000; Massachusetts,
Mutual Life, $4,000; Providence Life
and Trust company, $4,000: Connecti-
cut General Life, $35,0 900; Home Life,
$4,000, and Berkshire Life, $4,000.
The cost of carrying the insurance
will be about $4,000 annually.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
625 PERISHED ON
BRITISH TRANSPORT
Steamer Mendi, Carrying South Afri-
can Native Laborers, in Coli
sion on Feb. 81.

LONDON, March 10-The British
transport Mendi, 1920 tons, carving
South African native laborers, was
sunk after a collision on Feb. 2l and
625 persons lost their lives. Ten of the
persons lost were Europeans, accord
ing to the announcement made to the
South African parliament by Gen. Louis
Botha, the premier. The collision oc
CURED off the Isle of Wight.
The official announcement saws:
Premier Botha stated to the South
African parliament that the transport
Mcndi, carrying the last batch of the
South African native laborers contin.
gent (the rest of whom were landed
safely i'll Franco, collided with anoth
or vessel en- route from England tc
Havre and sank in % minutes. The
collision occurred off the Isle Of Wight
on Feb. 2l. The escort s searchlighi
could not penetrate the fog but The
survivors were rescued by passing yes
sells. Twelve European officers and l91
natives were saved. Ten Europeans
and 61J natives were lost.
1.-The imperial authorities, he de
clared, would pay compensation to nat
lural bcpcfciaries.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-10
SELECTMEN WILL
HAVE TO APPOINT
Town Agent Carpenter Says There Is Nc
Question as to Their Duty as to
Road Commissioner.

Attorney Arthur P. Carpenter, town
agent for Brattleboro, stated TO The
Reformer this morning, when asked
with reference to the status of the road
commissioner question, that there could
be no question whatever but that the
vote of the town meeting to have the
selectmen appoint a commissioner would
stand.
The right of the voters to choose
whether they will elect or have the Sc
leetmen appoint is perfectly clear under
tho statutes, he said, and if the vote is @
have commissioner appointed such ac-
tlon lnvahdateS any ballots cast for a
commissioner. The law requires the fling
and printing of nominations under the
Australian ballot, and in Mr. Carpen-
ter s opinion it ought to go further and
take care of just such a situation as has
arisen here.
Warren l.. Walker of West Brattle-
boro, who was commissioner the past
year, has been of the opinion that he
was reelected, receiving the ballots
cast after it was voted TO have a com
missioner appointed, and the seleetmen
have awaited the return of Mr.. Carpen-
ter before taking any action. They will
now proceed to carry out the expressed d
wish of the voters and engage an en-
gineer who shall have had wide experi-
ence in road building and appoint him
commissioner. They are of the opinion
however, that the task will not be an
easy one.
Meanwhile it is expected that Mr..
Walker will continue to look after the
roads.