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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
Three Trains Carrying Men
and Equipment Here
Yesterday
SOLDIERS GREETED
BY LARGE CROWD
About $50 Men on Last Section, Arriv
ing at Local Station About Ills, In
Guiding Major w. o. Cooley and Cap
tain E. w. Gibson.

All of the Vermont National Guard
have now left Fort Ethan Allen. The
trains bearing the last of the Vermont
troops, including about 30 members of
Company / of Brattleboro, went through
here Yesterday morning and forenoon,
for Camp Bartlett at Westfeld, Mass.
among them being Maj. Walter o.
Cooley and Capt Ernest W. Gibson.
The movement from the state reserva-
tion began Yesterday, and early yester-
day morning the first train. made up en-
tirely of freight, passed through Brat
ttleboro About 5 clock a train bear
ing the horses and mules, the machine
gun, headquarters and supply eOmpan-
les, with the exception of the band, ar
rived at the local station, and a good
number of persons had assembled there
to meet any Company l men that might
| be on board.
At about Ills clock the troop train
arrived, CARRYING about $50 men, There
were IA cars, and as the train pulled
into the station a crowd of about 1000
persons was waiting and cheered as each
car passed WITH tltp men ltdnlnS out OF
the windows or crowding the car plat
forms.
The train stopped for orders and wait
ed about ID minutes. During that time
1.-THE Company / men scattered through
the crowd to talk with friends and rela-
ltives. and many boxes of luncheon and
other gifts were presented to them.
Up toward the front end of the train
the First Regiment band ahghted and
lplayed SOusa S famous march, Hands
Across the Sea. II was rendered in an
cxeellent manner and the rendition won
the applause of those who were near
enough TO hear the music.
In conversation the men and officers
confessed that they knew not what the
plans Were, although il is general ex-
, pectation that they will leave for France
soon.
After stay which seemed short in
deed the "all aboard order was given,
followed by hurried and in many in
stances fearful farewells, and the $50
boys in khaki were waved toward their
uncertain destination.
/ All the troops due for the reserve of
the depot brigade have arrived at Camp
Bartlett with the exception of the 9th
: Massachusetts and the 9TH Massachu-
setts. The 1st Vermont, lst New Hamp-
I shire, Sth, 5th and 9th Massachusetts
: will form the nucleus of the depot bri-
I gade of the Goth division.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
HINTS AT BIG SCANDAL.
Rep. McLemore Wants Information
On Ammunition Trouble.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. - Secre-
tary Baker by a resolution adopted
i'll the house today was called on
for information regarding sending
defective ammunition to American
troops i'll Europe. The resolution, of
fered by Representative McLemore
of Texas, was adopted without com
ment.
~ offered my resolution said
Mr.. McLemore, "'for the following
reason-that great outrage may be
exposed, that the blame may be
placed where it properly belongs;
that it may be the means of pre-
venting the recurrence of such
dastardly actions and that the
American people may know the truth
regarding the manufacture of am
munition for which they must pay. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
STANDS
BY COMMITTEE
Efforts to Change it's Plan of
War Profits Taxes Fail
Today
HOLLIS SUBSTITUTE
TURNED DOWN, 81 to II
Size of Majority Against Proposal to
Strike Out Finance Committee Com
Outcome

WASHINGTON, Sept. i.-The group
of Senators fighting the finance commit
tee 5 scheme of war profits taxation was
defeated again today when the senate
rejected Senator Hollis S proposal to
strike out the finance committee 5 new
compromise provision extending the war
profit taxes to peace profits over 10 per
cent, estimated to raise more than
$2S, 100000. Immediately after dispos-
ing of the proposal the senate re-
jected, 80 to Is, an amendment
by Senator LaFollette to levy fiat
increase of go per cent on war pronts,
designed to raise not less than 81 $780,
100000.
The overwhelming vote, 81 to u, on
the Hollis proposal was taken to make
virtually certain that the new excess
profits tax provision would be finally re-
tanned. Several senators who have vot-
ed for higher taxes did not support Hol-
lis S proposal.
The senate spent Yesterday S holiday
IN the sharpest clashes of its fight over
war profits taxation and again decisively
4 defeated proposals Of the high tax ad
vocates. Senator LaFollette S maximum
amendment for war profits of 20 pei
cent over existing rates, was rejected
by vote of - to 90 Another by the
Wisconsin senator for a % per cent in
crease was defeated, 53 to L.
The final vote on the war profits see
tion is to be taken late tomorrow, bu
the bills provision as now written 70
an increase of about one third, or 81,
E060,o00,0O0, is expected to stand.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
WARNED OF BRYAN REPORTS.
German Journal Can't Believe He
breaches War to Finish.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 4.-The Koel-
nische Zeitung asks its readers to mis-
trust reports given publicity by Reuters
Limited about the alleged speaking tour
of former Secretary of State Bryan for
the purpose of preaching war to a victo-
rious end.
The newspaper says it knows that
only some five weeks ago Mr.. Bryan
wrote in an entirely different sense &
an Italian friend and that it therefore
is scarcely to be assumed that he has
suddenly disavowed his entire past OF
pacifcism on principle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
MINISTER
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Rev. T. ]. Poelman Was Accompanying
Boy Scouts on Outing when Car
Overturncd-Not Badly Hurt.
Especial to The Reformer.)

(Npeclai TO ne kelormer
PUTNEY, Sept 4.
Rev. Theodore J Poelman, pastor of
the Congregational church here, was cut
and bruised in an automobile accident
which happened soon after II o'clock
yesterday, but he was not seriously hurt.
The Boy Scouts raised flag in the
village in the forenoon, and Rev. NJ W.
Russell made an address and there was
singing OF patriotic hymns, after which
the boys left for Spofford lake for an
outing. About the last to leave were
Rev. Mr.. Poeman and Allen Wood, son
OF Henry Wood of West hill, who started
in DR. /. H. Bugbee's Ford automobile
the pastor being at the wheel
| Near the Divoll place south of the
village they turned out for another ear
and their machine tipped bottom up
wards with the occupants under it.
The Young man was not hurt, but
Rev. Mr.. Poelman was cut and bruised
and on account OF his wounds bleeding he
returned to the village and gave up the
trip. The automobile was badly dam
aged.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
POPE RESUMES AUDIENCES.
He Receivers Frcm His Fatigue Due to
Arduous Labors.

ROME, sept. Sunday y).-Owing to
tie suspension Of audiences yesterday
by Pope Benedict a report was circu-
lated that he was not well The report
was without foundation, as the Pope
was suffering merely from fatigue due
to his arduous labors, particularly III
connection with the peace proposals and
the renewed interest in them aroused
b. President Wilson 5 rcpIr.
Today the Pope was rested and re
cumed his audiences, of which he is ex-
pecting to hold large number on Mon.
dav, the anniversary of his election tC
the pontificate. The Pope has received
many messages dealing with his initia
/ tive in making the peace proposals.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
EXPERT FORESTERS MEET.
Are at Hanover to Discuss Conditions in
New Hampshire Woodlands.

HANOVER, y. H., Sept. 4. Condi-
tions affecting New England forests and
the changes brought about by establish
ing national forest in the White
Mountains will be discussed at meet
ing of forestry experts opening at Dart
mouth college todaF. The meeting is
the eighth annual conference of the New
Hampshire state forestry commission
and the society for the protection of
New Hampshire forests.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
TOT KILLED IN
GERMAN AIR RAID
Chatham, England, Visited
Last Night by Fleet of
Six Planes
MOST OF VICTIMS
EMPLOYED IN NAVY
Scene of Raid is Seat of Immense Mill
tary and Naval Establishments In
Guiding Dockyard, Arsenal and Ex-
tensive Barracks.

LONDON, Sept. In last nights air
raid l07 persons were killed and 81 wound ID
at Chatham 1t Is announced officially. Six
ai1planes took part in the raid The vic
TINS were naval ratings
\ despatch to the Star from Chatham
says that part Of the naval barracks
there was struck by a bomb during last
nights air raid this causing serious loss
of life The Chatham dockyard, the mes
sagcs state, entirely escaped damage
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
COUNTY VETERANS
HERE SEPTEMBER II
Department Commander C.. T. S. Pierce
Is Expected to Be Present-Relief
Corps to Serve Dinner.

The Windham County Veterans asso-
citation will hold its sd annual reunion
at Island park next week Wednesday,
Sept. j. Sedgwick Woman 5 Relief
corps viii serve dinner. Department
Commander c. T. S Pierce has been in
vited, and 1T is expected that he will
be present. Other able speakers are
expected. The afternoon session will
be open to the public Capt H. G.
Strecter of Brattleboro is president of
the association.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
"ONWARD WITH GOD
Kaiser Thus Advises Leopold, Captor
of Riga

BERLIN, Sept. (via London) -
ing telegram to the Empress:
+" Field Marshal Prince Leopold of
Bavaria reports of the capture of
Riga by our troops, which is a new
milestone Of German strength and
unerring will to victory. May God
help us further.
He has telephoncd Prince Leopold
as follows:
"On the occasion of the capture
of Riga | express to you and the Sth
army my and the fatherland S con
gratulations and thanks. Far-seeing
leadership and steel-hard will to vie
tory guarantee this fine success. On
ward with God.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
RETREATING NOW IN PERSIA.
Russians Reported to Be Falling Back
Before Turks in That Region.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 3 (via
London), Sept. I. - Russian troops in
northwestern Persia have been pressed
back by the Turks The Turkish de
tachment advancing in an easterlv di-
rection from Merivan is reported to
have occupied Garata bridge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04

PARIS, Sept 4-Gcrman aviators
threw down bombs in the vicinity OF
Calais and Dunkirk last night At Calais
several persons were either killed or
wounded, according to a French official
statement today. The statement says
there we're also airplanc visits in the
environe Of Luncville and in the country
north of Nancy, but the material damage
was insignificant and no one was hurt.
French bombing airplanes. the an
nounccmcnt says, dropped more than
$4,000 pounds Of proiccties Yesterday
on various German military establish
meuts During the day French pursuit
machines brought down l3 German ma
chimes. most OF which were completely
destroyed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
BRAZIL WON'T SEND TROOPS.
Nor Will Country Lease Ships to Carr
Troops for Entente.

RIO JANElRO, Sept. 4ln II denial
of a newspaper report the minister OF
war ha. announced that Brazil will not
send troops to Europe The announce
mcnt also states that the minister of the
navy will not lease rcqustioncd ships
90 the entente allies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
Red Mems Hall

Regular meeting Of Brattlcboro
Camp, No 72s7, NJ. W. A., Tuesday
evening. Sept. I, at ; O'Clock. Adop-
tious, after which refreshments will be
served. Forcsters wear uniforms.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04

Chatham is on the east bank of the
Mcdway. 30 miles southeast OF London.
1t is the seat Of immense military and
naval establishments, including vast
docliyard, arsenal and extensive barracks.
The term naval ratings applies to the
grade OF men ON board ships, usually those
before masts Morning papers told OF the
raid but contained no reports of casual
ties
In addition to the naval casualties one
civilian was killed and six injured
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
GERMAN RAIDS REPULSED.
French Capture Prisoners and Material
in Champagne and Argonnc.

PARIS, sept Attacks were made
bv tho Germans hast night on the French
lines in the Hurtcbi-c region on the
Ai,uc front and east Of the Meu-e i'll the
Ncrdun sector The war office announced
today that both were checked by the
French fire Raids hy French troops in
the Champagne and in the Argonne re
gions resulted in the capture Of prisoner.
aud material
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
BRITISH RAID BELGIUM.
Continue Air Operations in the Vicinity
Of Burges-Airman's Exploit.

LONDON, sept Continuing their
raids over Belgium British aviators on
Sunday night made attacks in the Vicin-
ity of Burgess. a British airpanc fought
siN Germans and shot down two OF them
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
BRITISH CASUALTY REPORT.
Total for Last Week 15, 5,614-Over One
Third Killed or Died of Wounds.

LONDON, Sept. 4: = British casual
vided as follows: Killed or died of
wounds, officers, 1854; men, 1850; wound
ed or missing, officers, SAC; men, l0,524.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Tomorrow With Little
Temperature Change

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The weather
forecast: Fair tonight and Wednesday.
Little change in temperature. Moderate
north winds.
Sun sets at $40; vehicle lamps should
be lighted at 705
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
NORWAY'S BIG LOSS.
21 Vessels With Tonnage of Over Al 900
Sunk During Last Month.

LONDON, Sept. 4. = According to
Norwegian advices 81 Norwegian mer-
|ehant ships with an aggregate tonnage
of more than Al 900 were lost in August
Twenty three seamen were killed and
five are missing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
MICHAELIS is BACK.
German Chancellor in Berlin After Trip
to Belgium and Western Front

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 4.-The German
chancellor, DIR. George Michaelis, has re-
turned to Berlin after trip of five days
Ito Belgium and the western front.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04
Civilian Population Left the
City 3 Weeks Ago, Say
Washington Officials
CONFIDENCE IN
RUSSIA PREVAILS
Secretary Lansing Reiterates State
ment TO That Effect-Russian Troops
Continue to Retreat in Northeasterly
Direction.

PETROGRAD, Sept THE Russian
retirement in the riga region is being con.
tinucd along the coast III a northestcrly
direction, the war office announced today,
In the Exkul district the Russians are re
tirng northward having been dislodgcd
bv the Germans in the great Jacdcl river
region Hostile ships are Smelling the Riga
coast. the announcement adds
In the region ot kranzcm, - miles
southeast OF Riga. the Russian retirement
IL tn nprthcastward Considerable artil
lsty ire has developed in the nclghbor
hood al Dvinsk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04

WASHINGTON, sept I, - Riga was
evacuated by the civilian population and
foreign cousuls three weeks ago This was
the news contained IN the official de-
epatches. surrounded with so much mys-
tcry at the time. and over which SO much
uncasinCss was tcit.
Official rcitcration was made today by
Secretary Lansing ot confidence in the
strength ot Russia. The evacuation ot
Riga was characterized as development
about which II was impossible to predict
lust what effect it would have although
the inclination was Ia assume TIA. 7.
would not greatly impair or alter the sltG-
ation since other lines Of defense ~
manned
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-04

Official announcement ot the capture ot
Riga was made IN despatch from Berlin
last night II followed the statement trom
pctroQlad earlier in the day That "a" rus
Sims had abandoned the city
The all oi Riga lays the Russian carp.
ita open t. attack and possibly may
force the evacuation OF Pctroarud hv the
rtivi-icna government which would -
H. Moscow lIoWcvcr. ii Won Iludennut
makes such an attempt as Is Indicated ha
will face task 81 the utmost difficulty.
From Riga To- Pctrograd the distance Is
go miles over territory easy ot defence
and At the greatest difficulty for an dd.
vanclng army even iu good weather. in
winter the feat would be almost impos
81 H.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
|. W. w. THREATENS
GENERAL STRIKE

Chicago. July ai.-William D, Hay
wood. secretary-treasurer of the In
dustrial Workers of the World. here
tonight. threatened a general strike
involving $4,000 laborers In retaliation
for the deportation of members Of the
i. w. w. from their homes in Bisbee
Arizona. The strike will be called. Mr.
Haywood said. unless the /. w. w. are
allowed to return to their homes.
II have been forced to wire Presi-
dent Wilson that a general strike will
be called in the Middle West unless
tho men of Arizona are brought back
to their friends and families" Haywood
said. When all the members and sym
pathizcrs walk out 25o,ooo men will
be idle. Az yet have received no
reply from Washington.
Thousands of dollars will be lost TO
farmers in the Middle West II a
strike is called at this time. I. w. W.
leaders declared tonight. as 1t will pre-
vent timely work on the harvests. They
say also that the suspension OF work
in the Minnesota and Michigan min
ing districts will be a serious impedi-
ment TO the manufacture Of munitions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
GREAT AEROPlANE
STORAGE WAREHOUSE
TO Be BUILT HERE
Government Closes for Site On G. &
o. Railway, East of City Limits,
and VIII Build At Once.
STRUCTURE WILL COST FOUR
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
Industrial Department OF G. & 0.
Railway Shows Commendabie Ac-
tivity In Presenting Richmonds
Advantages.

Richmond Is to have a great gov
eminent warehouse for the storage OF
aeroplanes, which will be shipped
here from numerous factories turn
ing out machines with which to put
out tho "eyes" OF the enemy.
Due to the splendid activity Of the
Industrial department of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway company.
leases were signed yesterday for
ffteen-acre site along the right of way
Of the Chesa peake and Ohio railway
east of this city. orLwhich viii De fff4 :
nlediately constructed a storage house
nine hundred feet long by three hun
dred feet wide, at cost of 100000.
The only other similar storage
house to be constructed and owned by
the government is at Harrisburg. Pa.
on the Pennsylvania railroad.
Advancement for the structure were
contaminated here under the super
vision OF Captain Curran Smith Ben
ton. of the officers reserve corps,
z. s. army.
Work viii be pushed and the build
ing will be completed at the earliest
possible moment.
The construction OF the 70 storage
warehouse is one OF the first steps
taken by the government IN its great
new air-conquering campaign.
The activity OF the c. & O. people
in presenting the marked advantages
of the Richmond site is a gratifying
feature of the situation.
1t is understood that local builders
will erect the building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
C0NFERtES FAIL TO
AGREE AS To WAR
EXPENSE COMMITTEE
Food CntroI Measure Deadlocked in
Conference While Grain Specu-
lation Is Rampant.
WILL DISCUSS NATTER
FURTHER AT MEETING TODAY
No Changes Made I'm Provisions of
Measure Already Agreed Upon.
Hard Fight Ahead in Senate.

Washington. July 31.-The admin
sstration suffered a defeat today In
the conference on the food control
bill Four out of seven senators re-
fused to agree with those conferees
that the committee on war expendl-
lures should be cut from the bill.
And the conference committee ad-
1ourned In an absolute deadlock.
Hoke Smith, OF Georgia, was the
senator who moved to strike the war
committee from the bill, This COM
mittee has met with opposition from
President Wilson. Senator Smith told
the conferees it had no place in the
measure and could be considered at
a separate time.
Only Chamberlain aud Smith. 4 OF
South Carolina voted with him. Ken
yon, Page and Warren (all Repub-
licans) and Gore, a Democrat. voted
TO retain the committee.
Before that the senatorial conferees
proposed to the house conferees that
the provision be submitted to the house.
But the house members OF the con-
ference would not agree even to this.
They stuck fast by the administra-
ton,
After the failure to arrive at con-
clusion on the war committee, sena-
tors suggested to representatives that
the conferees on both sides report to
their houses that they had agreed on
the bill except in this particular.
NO, we will report on everything
or on nothing" said the house con-
ferees So further discussion was
postponed until tomorrow.
No changes were made today in the
sections already agreed upon. Webb,
OF North Carolina, a leading house
dry" appeared and pleaded that the
section authorizing Communicating or
distilled liquors be altered so that no
LIQUOR should be manufactured for
industrial purposes until that III bona
and stock had all been used.
The food control bill has hard
road in front of It. When the re-
port upon IL reaches the senate. a
fight will be made on the section
authorizing one man control, without
confirmation OF the appointee by the
senate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
HUNDREDS DEAD !
FROM HEAT WAVE
The Second Day of the Battle

Washington, d. c., July ST.
Strong speeches bristling with un-
answerable facts and arguments
were made in the senate today I'm
favor of the prohibition oonstitu-
tional amendment by Senators
Jones. Curtis, Thompson, Sherman
and against the amendment by
Senators Hardwick. Lodge and
Stone. Senator Lodge emphasized
once more the lawlessness of the
traffic as an argument against ef.
forts to prohibit 1t and senator
Stone called for compensation for
the poor innocent distillers, brew
ers, and saloonkcepers II put out
of business. The poll tonight in
dictates n larger vote than ever for
the submission resolution. Indeed
1t Is possible that the roll call We'd
nesday afternoon may disclose
majority OF nearly three to one.
An important meeting OF editors
OF religious papers was held today
at the Office OF Mr.. Herbert Hoover.
Forty or more leading religious pa
pers were represented. The COM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-01
WAR REVENUE BILL
NOW TWO BILLIONS

Washington. July 31.-Taxation In
creasing the war revenue bill to some
2,000 600. 600 was agreed on today by
the senate finance committee. The new
levy which amounts to about s313. 000,
600 will be derived from increased cor
poration surtaxes, new taxes on In
dividual incomes above $4,000. and
additional taxes on whiskey and beer.
1t was decided to increase the pres
emit normal rate of 9 per cent on In
comes OF corporations to six per cent.
This is expected to raise about sls2.-
100000 The additional taxes on In
dividua1 incomes above $4,000 Will
furnish $3s.oooooo.
Another 81 per gallon on distilled
spirits will make this tax 1920 In all
and will realize sso.ooo.oo0. Forty
cents per barrel more will be added
on beer. The committee proposes to
add to wines. but did not proceed with
this today. 1t Is expected to raise
about $12.o0o.o00 thus. Increased tax
alton on corporation and individual
incomes will derive about $1.05o.o0o. 0oo.
The revenue last year was about $780,
000.o
The new beer and wine taxes will
give the government about $4,000. 900.
The committee talked today about In
creasing the taxes on war excess prof
Its. But nothing was done. 1t Is said
that because OF the heavy taxes on
corporations and Individual incomes.
these profits may not be increased any
more. After some talk of increasing
consumption taxes on tea, sugar, cof-
fee and cocoa. the committee adjourned
until tomorrow. II hopes to report
the bill to the senate within = few
0AysN N< ~ 49,