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charities include Mrs. William McCIel-
Ian Ritter. Mrs. George Barnett, Mrs
Fred L. Chaplin, Mrs. Frederick A. De-
lano, Mrs. A. C. Downing, Mrs Clement
Flagler. Mrs. Richard A. Harlow. Mrs.
Nevil Monroe Hopkins. Mrs Charles W.
kutz, Mrs. Joseph Letter. Mrs. Theo-
dore w. Noyes. Mrs. John J. Rogers.
Mrs. John II. Hewson. Mrs Hugh L.
Scott, Mrs. Harold Walker. Mrs John
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and Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley, Maj. Thales
L. Ames. Maj. and Mrs. Ernest Scott,
Maj. and Mrs. Alexander Miller. Capt
and Mrs. Walter *. Wilson, Mrs. George
L. Wills. Mrs. Charles r. Enrich, Maj
and Mrs. Stanley Embick and Maj. J.
NJ. r. Taylor.
Capt. and Mrs. J. II. Oliver will enter
tain at dinner this evening at the Army
and Navy Club in honor of the Secre-
tary of the Navy and Mrs. Daniels
The patronesses for the Washington
Stage Society plays to be given tomor
row evening at $40 o'clock at the Ca
sino Theater for the benefit of local
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r. Williams, Mrs. w. NJ. Wright and
Miss Flora Wilson.
Capt and Mrs. Charles s. Wallace viii
entertain informally at dinner this
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Boardman will
come to Washington next week. where
they will be with Mrs. Boardman's
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son. Mrs. Logan Tucker. Mrs. T. De Witt
Talmage, Mrs. Francois Berger Moran,
Miss Lansing, Miss Temple, Mrs. Mar
vim. Mrs. Angelo of New York and Miss
Lacey.
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Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Pratt will enter
ain at dinner this evening, later taking
their guests to the Friday evening
dancing class at the Willard.
Mrs. Milo Fox entertained at dinner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-16

Mrs. Albert L. Saxton is entertaining
at a small informal bridge party this
afternoon in her apartment at the
Dresden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
japanese MonroeiSm.

No ono IS surprised to be told through
Count Ishi that Japan will assume
virtual protcetoratc over China, com
parable IN its terms to the tutcIagc
maintained over the Americas bv the
United States. II is the expected thing
tho one most important thing in the
trio of stipulations which Japan is sup
posed to have made. Retention of the
German Asiatic station captured by Jap
an Is another rather essential feature
Better terms for the admission of Jap
anesc into the United States. while
no doubt these are desired. probably are
not clearly rs essential IS the other
two, for the japanese do not greatly
care about Navigating into the United
states ii their future lies elsewhere
Given acquiescrnce in these more yit.
al thin2S--which is assumed to be the
thing the mission came over here TO
2et on. may look for fresh develop
nents in the war under Japanese aus
piceS. Ishii 5 announcement may jndi-
cate that an understanding has been
reached among the allies, on what Mr.
Hay would have called the - do ut DIES =
principle. The allies may agree to this
concession in order that Japan may give
more than she has hitherto given in the
way Of active belligcrencv.-Lo Lowell
Courier-C itizen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
PERSONAL.

Mis- Matte Baldwin has returned from
= visit with relatives in Rocky Hill,
Conn.
Miss Vera Davis will finish work early
in January in lac office Of the Uolstciu-
Fricsian association.
Mr. and Mrs Frank L. Straw have
moved this week from Anscl Piercp's
house on Canal street to CLARK street
y. / Bower- i, expected to return to-
morrow from Waterbury. Conn, where he
has been during tho week on business for
the E,tey Organ company.
Nr-.G. W. Harrington OF Portland. Me-.
who had been visiting here two weeks in
The hons OF her daughter. Mrs. H. {.
shaw, left yesterday tor Portland
Mis-, Nina Gates was discharged this
week from the Memorial hospital. where
She had been following an operation for
appendicitis, and has returned to the
home OF 6. w. Brooks of Washington
street. Miss Gates expects to 30 later
in the week to her home in Wcstmiu-
Strr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
POMONA GRANGE HERE.
All-Day Session with Protective Grange
X. of G. Hall

An allday meeting OF Windham
county Pomona Grange was held with
Protective Grange in Knights of Co,
iumbus han today and considering the
difficult travelling in the surrounding
country there was a gratifying attend
@ncc. The forenoon was given over 10
transaction of business matters and at
noon dinner was served. At the after
noon session a musical and literary pro-
gram, including an address on fertil
izcr by County Agent a. W. Sweeton,
was presented.
This included the following mum
bcrs: Opening chorus, chori; address
OF wclcom', W. +. Spears. worthy mas
ter of Protective Grange; response.
+. A. Dewitt Of Ncwfanc; reading.
Mrs. Robert Coombs; song, Miss Mari
an Famum; address, A.. ". Swectou
reading, Mrs. Lucy Stacey; recitation,
Mrs. Arthur Brown of Jacksonvillc
reading, Mrs. Harriet Tucker: song,
Walter Spear; reading, Mrs. Cola
Morse; question, Shall rural mail facil-
tiles be- curtailcd to reduce govcrnm mt
expense; closing chorus.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Deacon John Allen Dead.

Friends here received news Of the death
OF John Alien which occurred al the Gill
Odd Fellows home in Ludlow last week.
The funeral wa. held IN Jamaica Satur-
day and the burial took place in the
cemetery at Jacksonville beside his Wife
Alr. Allen was resident Of this town
for several wears and was much respected
by the people here for his many sterling
qualities. He was a deacon in the Ban-
tst church when he lived here He leaves
one son, Arthur, Of Leominster, Mass
Lyle Churchill has gone to Boston to
take the examination for an aviator
Mrs. Ella Perkins has moved into one
Of the tenementS over the new clothing
store.
Clinton Goodnoueh has stored his goods
and the family have gone to Orleans.
Clarence Benson has moved into the tene-
ment vacated by them.
Rev. A. b. Enright who is on two
weeks vacation. is visiting his brother
DR.. George Crofton Enright Of Ionkers
\. T.. and Washington, y. G., and before
returning home will visit his son. Henry
Spencer Enright ri Camden, ~ j. lie
j. expected 10 return the last of the week
The Methodist and Baptist SUNDAY
schools Will have u union Christmas exer.
cls" ut the Baptist church Tuesday eve
ming, Dec. % Instead Of the customary
gifts, an Offering for the starving millions
Iof Armenia and Syria will be taken
The program promises to be very inter.
esting, with special music, songs and reel
tations by the children. All are cordially
invited TO attend and join III helping
those who are in such need.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
MINERS TO KEEP AT WORK.
Are Asked to Take Only Two Days
Vacation at This Time.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 19.-Coal
miners OF the country are called upon
70 forego their usually extended holi
day this Christmas time and take only
two days,-thristmas and New Years.
in statement Issued here today at
headquarters of United Mine Workers
Of America. The statement calling for
this action as a patriotic duty explains
the duty by saying: The United
States il in the grip of a coal famine.
Recent SHOWS and excessive cold wealth
er have depleted the coal bins through
out the country. Never before has the
coal shortage been 50 acute.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
CAMP DEVENS o. K.
Charges Against Army Camps Not Di-
rected at It.

Az FIR. Mass. Dee. l9.-Divieion Of
iicers a. Camp Devens declared today
that the charges made ny Surgeon Gen.
Gorgas regarding unsanitary conditions
in training camps were not directed at
Camp Deyens. The death rate here,
they said, was the lowest Of any camp
III the country and far below the usual
army rate. Every man in camp has
winter clothing with the exception Of a
few new recruits who win be supplied
rs SON as they have passed the physi-
cal examination. Medical experts have
said Camp pevcns was one Of the
healthiest Of the environments and Of
iicerS asserted that the base hospital
was second to none in the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
SWEETON TO GIVE
SERIES OF TALKS
Fertilizer and Feed Situation His Sub
ject-Speaks First to Newfane
Farmers Club Friday.

County Agent a. w Swceton will
speak before the Ncwfanc Farmers
club Friday evening, this to be the
first OF 2 series Of talks he intends to
give in different sections Of the county
upon the fertilizer and feed situation
as it will confront tilers Of the soil
III thu :tring. He has addressed let
ter to the town directors of the Wind
ham County Farm Bureau expressing q
desire to meet farmers and discuss the
matter either informally or at public
meetings, as Mr.. Swccton believes there
will hr many difficulties for them in
1918
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
BIRTHS.

In Williamsvilie, Dee. 9, q daughter
to Harry and Clara (FIicks} Murdoch
of jacksonville.
IN Nottingham, Dec. -, 4 daughter
to Lester and Clista (Wordenl Pratt,
In Greenfield. Mass. Dec. II, a son,
Kenneth, TO Forrest and Lottie
(TIicks) Willard.
In Brookline, Dee i, a daughter,
Thelma Alice, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Perry of Amherst. Mass, grand
daughter to Mr.. aud Mrs A. G. We'll
man Of Brookline and MIR aud Mrs.
F. G. Perry of Amherst, and great
granddaughter to Mrs. u. J. Hitchcock
of Athens and I.eayitt Wcllnan Of
Brooklne.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
God Save Our Splendid Men.

The Boston Transcript publishes 4
letter from a visitor TO Canada who
attended, while in Winnipeg, Il sun
day afternoon service Of the National
Council OF Women lie writes:
"'Whcn Lady Atkins closed that sol
emn session of Canada S leading WON
en-, She simply said Now We shall
pray for our gracious King and for our
splendid men. The crowd arose, the
pianist struck 4 chrod, ard the first
stanza OF the national emblem swelled
forth Then there followed, with Il
fervor that put many handkerchiefs to
eyes, another stanZa, written since the
war began, and now sung all over Can
ada:
God save all our splendid men.
Send them safe home again;
God save our men,
Keep them victorious, patient, and
chivalrous
They are so dear to rs,
God save our men,
"'1hat amendment to God Save the
King is one Of the most significant
side lights Of the war. 1t reveals the
lew aid democratic mood Of the peo-
pie who are giving of their best to the
great cause. As Il commentary uron
President Wilson i address OF April .
it needs no words. IN all the long
years aud generations that Britishers
have becu singing God Save the
King. it never occurred 10 anybody
to add 4 prayer for the men vino serve
the kiag. Now it IS done instructive
y and ferycntly, with no thought OF
disloyalty to his Majesty, but only in
the natural assumption that the wei
fare Of the soldier. ranks equal with
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The funeral Of Mrs. Maria Allen will be
held tomorrow afternoon At O'Clock in
the Advent Christian church Rev H. ;.
Hewitt VIII o!lpiatc. The body will he
placed in the tomb ia Meeting House lin
cemetery.
Harry Clement Snow aud Alta Mar.
tia Davis Of West Chesterfield, y. IL ,
were quietly married bv Rev. d. T..
Trout, pastor Of the Univcrsali,t
church. last evening at his home. The
single ring ccrcmJnv wae used ana tho
couple wa" unattended. After two
weeks Wedding trip Mr. and Mrs.
SNOW will reside in West Chesterfield.
where he j. engaged a. a farmer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
EVIDENCE HEARD.
Continued from Page -

". Raymond OF Ludlow, Roe L. Robin
son Of East Jamaica, {. c. Sawyer OF
Sharon W. NJ. Sparks Of Townshcnd,
Frederick A. Spencer Of Brattleboro.
Horton u. Walker OF Brattlvboro. II.
\. Wheeler of Nottingham, W. a. W
IGan Of Athens.
The list Of petit jurors. who Will re
port Jan. 5 at @ Il. NJ. follows: h. +,
Adams OF White River Junction, w Il.
Aldiich of Springfield Larkin W. Ami
don Of Erattlchoro, +. NJ Biescll Of
Wilmington. Royal f.. Blodgett Of Yer
non. T. T. Blood CT Townshend, Leon
ard Brown of Wilmington Frank +.
Burbank Of Chester Depot, +. w.
Child Of Brattleboro. Cleo &. Coke Of
Woodstock Hugh H. Bunklee OF Brat
tlohoro. Luren NJ Ealnes OF Marlboro,
Nyron r. Evans of rutncv, Il. =. D..
No. .. w +. GriSwold Of Springfield.
L. r. Hayward Of Windsor. j. H. Hew-
EFT Of South RoyaltoH, John r. kaine
Of Brattleho1o, Eugene s Leonard OF
Below Falls, l.. :. Mattiudale Of Brat
tie5oyp, Z. +. II. No. =, !. Edgar Mel
len Of Brattlcboro, T.. r. Phillips OF
Futncv Il. F. D., !. NJ. Powers Of Ath.
ems. O. T.. Randall OF Brattleboro, NJ.
II. Ray Of Bellows Pals Fred ". Reed
Of Windsor, Arthur f. Roberts Of
rrattloh,go, Carroll C. Robinson of
Townshcnd, r. i. Shattuch OF West
minister Wees, ". f. Stellman Of Brat
tleboro, Colin NJ. Stevens of Perkins
VILE Frank \. Stevens Of Brookline.
Leon G. White OF Brattlohoro, Henry
q. Wiicy OF Chester, +. T.. Willard OF
-,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
RECOMMEND NEW
HOUSING SCHEME
Congressional Commission Would Erect
New Government Buildings at
Huge Cost.

WASHINGTON, Zee. l9.-Expcndi
turc Of more than $5S,0o0,000 for land
and buildings for housing all the gov
crnmcnt activities in Washington with
an outline OF a general building plan
has been recommended to congress by
the public buildings commission in its
first report. The report disclosed that
in the last II wears the number of gov
crnmcnt employees here has increased
about 100 per cent. This increase does
not include the vast inflow of new en-
ploves since the war began.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19

that cf the King. All religious serv-
ices in Canada. at least in the protcs-
tant churches, include the singing Of
The national cmblem and all, except
where he strain is too great upon the
mothers. include God save our splcn-
aid mon. Who can trace all the won
derful ways in which democracy IS do
ing its work IN these changefu days?
This verse is also being added 70
= America as sung in churches IN the
United States. We hope and believe
the cu .om will become universal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
SWITZERLAND PLEASED.
New Commercial Treaty with the U. S.
Causes Good impression.

EEENE. Switzerland, Dec. ls.--The text
OF the new commercial treaty with the
United States was published in Switzer-
land today and caused al excellent inn.
preston everywhere All the Swiss news
papers expressed lhc varmc~t gratitude OF
the Swiss people To President Wilson and
the American government. The Band
says America has acted toward Su-itz-
crland a. a real friend in need
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
LIGHTLEss VAUDEVILLE HOUSES.
Petition That They Be Exempt from
Federal Order Denied.

ASHlNGTON. Dee. 10 Request by
vaudeville theatres for exemption from
the recent lightlcss night order on the
ground that their patriotic services de.
serve recognition was denied today by the
fuel administration. The theatres had
cited The fact that they had permitted
use Of their stages by Four Minute men
and BY solicitors for Liberty bonds, Red
Cross and other patriotic funds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
SEIZE COAL FOR CHARITIES.
Philadelphia Institutions Are Being Kept
Warm--Fuel Head Protests.

PHILADELPHIA. Dee. H. William
Potter, tate fuel administrators, went 10
Washington today TO protest against
further seizure Of coal in this city by Di-
rector kruscu ot the department al health
and charity. After communicating -four
carloads oi fuel Yesterday Tor the Home
for The INDECENT, Director ku-cn L., IL
be- understood that if conditions warrant
ed h. would resort 10 the same mca-u
today Tor other city institutions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
GERMANS BEATEN OFF.
Two Attempts in Argonnc Unsuccess.
-FrIitleSs Air Raid.

PARIS. Dee. I9.--Two attempts by
Germans to approach French positions
IN the Argonnc last night were defeat
oil with losses, the war Office an
nounced today. The bUllctiu adds:
90 Last night German a,iators threw
down - bombs in the region Of DIM
kirk. No victims have been reported
thus far.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
FIRE ARC USES SUSPICION.
Valuable Patterns for Submarine
Chassr5 Destroyed in Buffalo.

ALBANY. y. y, Dee l9.-Valuablr
patterns for the manufacture of spc.
cial equipment for British. French aud
Italian submarine cha~cr- were dc
stroved carly today in z FIRE of uude-
tcrmiGei origin, which ruined much Of
Tho manufacturing plant ct ihc Geo
II. Thatcher company. The loss is c,-
timatgd at 100000. The owners have
signiliod their intention of requesting
an lnFcs igatian 10y federal autborti as.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
MONUMENT TO AMERICANS.
Citizens of Lorraine to Erect One Near
Where Men Were Killed.

PITTSBt Pc. Feb. 81 Citizens Of
Lorraine, France, will erect a monument
TO the memory OF the thrcc men who
were the FIRST of the American expedition
airy force to fall in France, according to
Il letter received Yesterday by Mayor
Joseph 6. Armstrong of this city from
thu prcccpt II the village near which the
Americans are buried
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
NOW A DOMINION.
Newfoundland Gets Designation as Re
ward for GaIantry.

BOSTON, Dee. l9-As reward fot
the gailantrv of its overseas force,
Newfoundland tae Oldest British over.
,eas possession, has been designated
officially as the Dominion ef New.
foundland. according to word received
from st. John T. today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
WARNING AGAINST FIRES.
Dent Place Lighted Christina Can
dies Behind Rel Cross Flags.

NEW YORK, Dee. lo--On re cunt
Of the fire hazard and danger to liz
the national board OF underwriters has
issued Il warning against the ugscs-
tion made by headquarters Of tho
American Red Cross that ligated can
dies be placed in windows behind Red
Cross flags on Christmas eve as slim
illus in the campaign Tor l0,o00,o 900
new members
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
DEATHS.

IN BIattieboro. Dec. l6 lncz May
Richie, Il. daughter Of Dr. and Mrs. /.
y. Richie.
In Gardner, Mass. Dec. Il, Mrs. Caro-
line f. Sargent Ray, ~, d native of
Brattebolo, widow ii Lyman Pay
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19

Buy local toade-,crvo inst enough
use atl lett.oycrs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-19
On Sale at 7 p. M.

For Thursday Evening have selected Christmas
and prices without consideration
Scarcity of Worthy Merchandise Commencing
will night until Christmas
all
evening.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18

Wednesday, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary observed with special ervency this
because of the awful status of humanity brought
exgences Of By the Assumption is the taking
of the body and soul of Mary into heaven after her death
This belief is based upon the patriotic traditions of the
Church, but has not been promulgated article OF
faith has the Immaculate Conception 1t is difficult
believe however, that God permitted his mother anti
cpae and universal translate
body and soul into heaven did in
Prophets Enoch and Elias.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
AMERICAS MESSAGE TO GREAT BRITAIN.

should not be forgotten that Lord Northcfe is here
the unofficial representative of the British
in America. He is delegated to smooth and adjust all
difficulties and misunderstanding that may arise of
the tremendous undertakings, POLITICAL commercial and
industrial that being carried between his
and the United States. He is the American eye
of the British ministry OF Irish birth himself and
professedly democratic procvities it is unfair
that he is entirely hostile to the ambitions and aspirations
of the Irish No doubt his courage and fear
lessness for he did not hesitate attack the British IDOL
Lord Kitchener when he became convinced that Ktch
eners policies and methods punging England to
destruction Nor would he hesitate to sme Lloyd George
himself powerfully entrenched is, if believed the
Premier was not directing the nation wisely and efficiently
He is the modern English Warwick, whose voice will be
eagerly needed in British ociadom especially under the
present exigencies of
Lord Northciffe therefore is an opportunity for the
American friends of Ireland bring up
English ofcialdom The convention that is formulate
plan of Irish will be in session
months. Its deliberations will doubt be subject
great extent the exgences and happenings
period Of its sessions It should be the am then of ALL
who concerned in relands welfare emphasize
minimum demands upon this influential powerful rep
resenative of his government It should be made
akaby clear that America Endorses the spirit and
of Congressman McLoughlins resolution recently intro
duced in Congress- whether that resolution be
may not and that anything less than the moderate
demands embodied therein would be looked upon with
disgust and distrust Briefly then let bring the
official notice of the British through
sentative Lord Northcliffe.
First. Ireland must be treated entirety as God
| and nature made her. without partition division.
Second. Ireland must have the fullest self