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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
FAILS TO INCREASE
GERMAN GRAIN CROP
Lack Of Labor One of the Causes, Says
Waldow-Farm Workers Flock
to the Cities.

COPENHAGEN. Nov. In a course
of a debate on food conditions by a
Prussian diet committee, Herr Hosch,
Conservative, said that for various rea-
sons il could not be expected that the
grain production OF Germany could be
increased materially during the war or
for some time afterward. He suggest
ed that the government devote its at
tention 10 increasing the production of
potatoes, to provide food necessary for
the population, and that the government
Immediately announce Il minimum price
for the potato harvest Of 1918, coupled
with assurances to producers that all Po-
tatOcs above those necessary for human
consumption would be released for fod-
der purposes.
! Herr von Waldow. president of the
food regulation board. confirmed Herr
( IIosch 5 statement regarding grain say
ing that 4 lack Of labor, draught ami,
mails. artificial fertilizers, and fuel ham.
lpcrcd increase in production. He warned
against advanced estimates of the grain
and potato crops, as statistics in the
past had not proved reliable.
( While this debate was proceeding in
the diet. the Berlin common council was
complaining that no adequate measures
/ had been taken to reserve adequate sup
plies for urban consumption aud to pre-
vent the feeding to cattle of supplies
necessary to feed the people. 1t also en-
tered general complaint that even tn,
short supply of vegetables had been
diverted from the cities, where ther,
was virtual vegetable famine.
The Tagcszcitung complains of tn,
Iprohibitivc prices charged in the coun
try districts for clothing for farm work
crs The farmers say that these prices
which the farmhands are unable to pay
are driving the laborcrs 10 the munitiol
works and the cities, and are threaten
ing 4 tie-up of agriculture. IS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
Centrist Party Leader
Makes Amazing State
ment to Associated Press
PERMANENT GAIN
FOR GERMAN PEOPLE
Parliamentary Procedure to Prevail Be
cause It Is Only Solution Of Crisis
Impression Abroad

BERLIN. Nov ), via London While
the troops oi the central allies were fore
ing their way across the Tagliamento,
Germany at home quietly crossed the po-
htical Ruhicon and in the space Of five
days changed from an autocracy into
democracy. declared Matthias Frzberger.
leader of the Centrist party, III an inter-
view today with The Associated Press
correspondent.
This mas been the most momentous
week since the founding OF the empire,
said Herr EIZbeIger IN recital of the
incident leading to the solution OF the
IIecent political crisis Its achievements
represent a permanent political gain for
/ the German people. In view OF the July
and October happenings the majority
/ leaders were convinced OF the hopelessness
! OF permitting the old system to prevail.
Through the chief OF the civil cabinet
/ they impaired their convictions to the
crown, urging the imperative need Il CO.
ordinated, cohesive governmental policy
in foreign and domestic issues and harmo-
nlous governmental collaboration with the
rcichstag during the wal. al least
/ Herr EIzberger then told how Count
Won Hertiing reserved his decision To ac-
lcept the ehaneellorship until he had con
ferred with the party leaders On the
advice OF the latter the Emperor's plans
for separating the chancellolamp and
presidency Of the Prussian ministry. hc
said. had been dropped Foreign Minis
ter Non kuehlman also had participated
i'm the conferences, Herr EIzberger de
telaIed urging the need OF instituting par.
hamentaly procedure because il was tht
only solution Of the crisis and because q
the untayopbe impression that would .,
made abroad it the movement failed tt
succeed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
PERFECT WEATHER
FOR ELECTIONS
Constitutional Amendments Expected to
Bring Out Big Vote in Massa
chusetts To-day

BOSTON. NOV. Perfect weather pre-
vailed for the state election today.
Massachusetts voters. beside casting their
ballots for governor and other state Of
6eers and members OF the legislature, had
before them three amendments submitted
by the constitutional convention, 0ne OF
these, the so-called "anti-aid amendment.
was responsible for the principal pre-
election excitement and it was thought
the intense feeling aroused would result
in bringing out a large vote for an of
year This amendment would prohibit the
granting OF state aid to any institution
not entirely under public control, Car
dnal O'Connell has attacked it as being
aimed at the Catholic church, but some
Iof It's main supporters have been Catho-
hes
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
HERRICK-CROLL
WEDDING TODAY
Single Ring Service in Brides Home
on Pine Street-Will Live on
Batavia Street, Boston

The marriage Of Miss Matilda Eve
Iyn Croll, daughter of Mrs and Mrs.
George Croll of IA Pine street, and
Ernest George Herrick of Boston took
place this afternoon at go clock in
the home of the bride 5 parents, about
10 guests being present. Rev. j. Fred
rik Virgin, rector of ST. Miehael's
Episcopal church, performed the cere-
mony. a single ring service being used.
The bridal party stood under a white
arch edged with laurel, and the room
was trimmed effectively with palms,
ferns and chrysanthemums.
The bride, who was given III marriage
by her father, wore a Burgundy broad
cloth travelling suit and carried white
roses. She was attended by her sister,
Miss Christina Croll, as bridesmaid, who
wore a satin gown Of Copenhagen blue
and carried pink roses The bride
groom was attended by LaVernc Thay
er of Brattleboro. Leslie L. Billings,
Young son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Bill
lings, acted as ring bearer, carving the
ring on a white satin pillow with a
four leaved clover in the center. Mrs.
William X. Sparks, member of the La
mowavsee Camp Fire girls. Of which
the bride was also q member, played
the Bridal march from Lohengrin and
during the ceremony she rendered soft
IL The Venetian Love Song. Christina
Williams. niece OF the bride, also was
one Of the bridal party, walking be
side the ring bearer.
\ reception was held. following the
ceremony, after which the couple left
for a short wedding trip to Spring
field, Mass. and vicinity. Upon their
return they will be at home at 50 Ba-
tayia street. Boston, where they have
an apartment furnished
The wedding gifts included cut glass
| silver, linen. china and money, and
among the gifts was a handsome sill
yer cracker and cheese set, two dessert
spoons and silver salt and Pepper bot
ties from the employees of the Dunhan
Brothers company
Mrs. Herrick attended the Brattle
boro high school, after which She tool
a position in the office of the Dun
ham Brothers company, where she has
been employed FIVE years
Mr. IIerrick. who is a son Of Mr.
and Mrs. George r. Herrick of Putney
road, graduated from the high schoo
IN the class of 1911, after which ht
worked two years in the Dunhan
Brothers company s office. lie ther
went to South Boston to take posi-
tion as assistant manager of one o
the Kelsey company Waldorf restaur
ants. which position he now holds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
JAPAN'S SPECIAL.
INTEREST IN CHINA
United States and Toxic
Governments Reach Agree
ment on Eastern Question
POLICY NOT TO BE
ONE OF AGGRESSION
Two Countries in Accord on Open Door
for Commerce and Industry in China
and Have Understanding on War
Against Germany.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-Japan and
the United States have reached com
pletc agreement in regard to China and
at the same time have arrived at a
lear understanding as to military, naval
and economic cooperation in the war
.against Germany. This momentous de
velopment, as announced today By Sec
Iretary Lansing, who made public notes
formally recording an agreement recog-
nizing that Japan has a special interest
in China, but pledging the independence
and territorial integrity Of the great
Ieastern republic and reaffirming the
doctrine of an "open door for com
merce and industry.
Until last night when an Associated
Press cable despatch from Pekm an
nounccd that the japanese ambassador
there had informed the Chinese foreign
Office of the signing Of an agreement,
| it had not been known that the deli
cate far-eastern question had been taken
Iup at the conference. Comments on the
I despatch from Prkin were withheld last
might because Of an understanding be
tween the two governments that the an
!
ltaneouSly at Washington and Toxic. In
| his statement, accompanying the an
Inouncement, Secretary Lansing said:
There had unquestionably been
igrowing up between the peoples of the
two countries a feeling OF suspicion rs
to the motives inducing the activities
Of the other in the far east-a feeling
(which, if unchecked, promised to devel
op a serious situation. BY frankly de
nouncing the evil influences which have
Eheen at work. bv openly proclaiming
that the policy Of Japan is not one OF
aggression, the representatives of Japan
have cleared the diplomatic atmosphere
lof the suspicious which had been Sc
Icarefully spread by our enemies and by
misguided o. over Jealous people in bott
countries. IN few days the propagan
da OF years has been undOnc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
BrattlebOrO Has Good Sup
ply of Fuel, but Economy
Is Needed
LOCAL FUEL BOARD
REVIEWS CONDITIONS
Supply May Not Last Through Winter
and People Are Urged Not to Heat
More Rooms Than Necessary-Data
as to Wood Wanted.

With economy for its watchword the
local fuel board consisting of S. A. Dan
iels, chairman, Henry r. Brown and f. H.
Crane, acting under appointment OF the
state fuel administration at Montpelier.
of which II. j. VI. Jones is chairman, in
first meeting last evening in Mr. Daniels
office and informally discussed the situa-
tion in this town. 1t was agreed that
Brattleboro is much better fixed than
many towns and that there is at present
enough coal on hand to keep people from
freezing, at least. although ii must be
used carefully as perhaps the supply is
inadequate to last through the winter
This committee is instructed to gather
all information necessary to establish
what would be a fair retail price for coal
and report the result to the state admin
istration. Other towns and CITIES
throughout Vermont are to do the same.
after which the figures will be checked
up and reported to Washington. In that
way reasonable rates will be established
for the entire country by the parent
board
Instructions also are to urge all towns
people to economize just as far as ex-
| pedient in the use of coal. This can be
done by burning wood whenever possible
and heating only as much of houses and
| places of business as is absolutely neces-
| sary. 1t does not mean, however. that
anyone should keep the temperature be
low 60 degrees as was suggested at the
outset of the campaign. People can shut
l,up some rooms instead of heating the
entire house, and employ the use OF
double windows, which would keep out
much cold.
The committee would like to hear from
anyone with wood supply on hand.
whether il is cut and split and ready for
use or whether it is standing or i'll stor
age. This applies TO fuel wood of every
description suitable for furnaces or
| stoves.
Other meetings will be held from time
| TO time occasion requires and there
will be at least one or two public meet
lings, when opinions will be sought re
garding the Brattleboro situation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
LOAN ARoUsEs SOUTH CHINA.
Would Give Japan Control of Nan
king Iron Deposits.

TOXIC, Nov. 6.-Advices from Pekin
say the military authorities of South
China have sent strong protest to the
capital against a proposed japanese
arms loan of 30000,000 yen The loan
would carry with it control of the Nan
king iron deposits and the employment
of Japan military advisers.
Several weeks ago the suggested
ban met considerable opposition in ia
pan, but government circles explained
that this country merely proposed to
help the Tuan ministry rcorganize the
Chinese army, and that the United
States would supply China with arms
if Japan did not do 50. Any intention
Iof depressing South China was dis
claimed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
SHOULD BE BEST
GAME OF SEASON
Keene Has Held Brattleboro Closest and
Scouts Have Been Watching for
Possible Weak Places.

Brattleboro and heene high school
will face each other on the football
oridron at Island park next Saturday
afternoon for the second time this sea
son. and the local boys will make
big effort to repeat the offence which
thew committed against their New
Hampshire opponents Iii the first en-
counter. namely, to defeat them. 1t
is likely to be the greatest game Of the
year.
Brattlcboro stands undefcated and
of the six teams they have PLAYED and
properly trounced kcene held the To-
calls the closest with a score Of q to
10. Since that time the unbeaten ter
rors have been strengthened wonder
fully in every department In the
meantime kcenc 5 PLAYERS have not
been asleep They are a husky crowd
of athletes and will come here with the
determination to 20 after victory
with all the punch and skill at their
command.
kecnc scouts, il is understood, have
been watching the games III which the
local BOYS have participated and that
aggregation probably will understand
IBrattleboro : strongest defences better
than any other team has and will make
strenuous efforts To break them down.
1t the same time will seek To know
where to attack to sweep through the
weakest points, but Coach Stolte and
his huskies are awake and will guard
against Just such tactics
Every member Of the high school
student body ought to be on the cheer
ing stand and increase two-fold the en-
thusiasm which has been shown re-
GENTLY. No doubt "Charley' Hadlcv
viii have his "roval r0otcrs in fit
trim for this part OF the program.
1t $ a "lfe bet that Capt Randall s
men have . few slippery plays up their
sleeves which they have not found nee
cssarv to spring on any Of their op-
Iponcnts as vet. So it viii hc well for
the wise ones to watch OUT for some
Inew and surprising features. They arc
Ipractiring every day Just as if next
| Saturday S game was to be the first Of
i the season and when their eagle eyed
coach establishes the mark which ht
will expect them TO reach the bow
viii grit their teeth and come PRETTY
near doing it, They have not disap
Ipointed him vet this season
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
PROGRESSIVES FEAR
THEY WERE CHEATED
Do Not Believe Bargaining for Govern
ment of More Parliamentary Ma
ture Was Successful.

COPENHAGEN, Nov 6-Thc fear OF
the progressive elements in Germany that
they may have been cheated in their bar
gaining with Chancellor Won Hertlmg and
Foreign Secretary Won Kuehlmann for a
government of more parliamentary ma
ture is plainly evident in this morning 5
newspapers Thc new administration,
they find, is seriously considering letting
the post of vice chancellor die with the
retirement of Dr. Karl Helfferich. should
his resignation be accepted, instead Of
filling it with Deputy yon Payer or an
other radical member of the reichstag
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
CHARGES POLITICAL ACTIVITY.
Complaint is Filed Against Adjutant
of Plattsburg Camp.

PLATTSBURG, \. Y, Nov. @
Charges of political activity against
Maj j. 4. Baer, adjutant Of the Off
GERS training camp here, have been
sent to Secretary of War Baker at
Washington by Ernest c. Gordon, Dem
ocratic state committeeman, it was an
nounced last night. Maj. Baer has filed
an answer with Secretary Baker, it was
said, in which he stated he spoke only
Ion the morality of the city at a meet
ing that he did not know was of a
political nature. The meeting was held
IN church.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
VERDICT OF $500
FOR C.. p. SPENCER
Jury Finds Against Connecticut River
Power Co.-Dinagan Ordered to
File Exceptions
Especial to The Reformer.)

KEENE, y. H., Nov. g.
In the superior court yesterday aft
ernoon Chief Justice Kivel in the case
of the state against John Dinagan, de
MED the respondent S motion for a new
trial The state 5 motion that he be
brought into court and sentenced forth
with was denied at this time. If the
respondent fails to comply with the
court s order to file the bill of excep-
tions under the existing order by
Wednesday, Nov. at $50 a. IN. the
same shall be considered waived and the
state will be permitted to renew its mo-
tion for sentence.
The jury in the case of Charles p.
Spencer of Brattleboro against the Con
necticut River Power company returned
verdict of 800 for the plaintiff, this
amount being the original price which
Mr.. Spencer paid for the property be
! fore he built a cottage upon it. Mr.
| Spencer sued the company for damages
to his cottage premises caused by the
| wash of the river.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
DOING HER UTMOST.
Kerensky Says Russia Will Contin-
ue to Perform Her Duty in War.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 6.-Russia is
still doing her utmost to carry on
the war She will continue to do
her duty These are the views of
Premier Kerenshy, whose secretary
in his name protested today against
any other Interpretation of his re-
cent interview with The Associated
Press
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
Masonic Temple

Tuesday, Nov. 6.-Rcgular meeting of
Bingham chapter, No. so, o. +. S. I'm
portant business TO be transacted. y
large attendance is desired. Enter.
tainment at the close OF the meeting.
No further notice will be given.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
PACIFIST ARRESTED.
Peace Society Man Charged with Vic
lation of Espionage Law.

CHICAGO, Nov s. Theodore H.
Lunde, treasurer of the Chicago branch
OF the Peoples Council for Democracy
and Terms OF Peace, was arrested late
last night by federal authorities charged
with violation Of the espionage act
Lunde is said to have carried on a cam
paign Of pacifcism
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
DENIAL BY GREGORY.
Enemy Aliens Not Ordered Removed
100 Miles from Coast.

WASHINGTON, Nov. G.-Attor-
ncy General Gregory today denied
published statements that orders had
been given 70 remove enemy aliens
100 miles from the coast lines where
they could not occupy observation
posts, but indicated the government
was seriously considering what steps
could bc taken To see that they are
in no position to gather information
of value to the enemy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
DUNHAM
ON CHARITIES BOARD
Governor Names Windsor Man-Also
Appoints Successor to Miss Schu-
macher on Nurses Board
( Special to The Reformer.)
MONTPELIER. Noy. {


MONTPELIER, Nov. 6.
Governor Graham has appointed
Charles Tuxburv of Windsor a member
Of the state board of charities and pro
baton to succeed George L. Dunham, re
signed. He also has appointed Katherine
NJ. Crozier who is assistant matron of
the Heaton hospital i'll Montpelier, 2
member of the nurses registration
board to succeed Miss Mary f. Sehu-
maeher of Brattleboro, resigned.
Mr.. Dunham, who was made chairman
of the board of charities and probation
when the board was organized, soon aft
erwards was taken ill., and by advice
of his physician he has given up as
many as possible of his duties for the
present. Miss Schumacher has taken a
position out of the state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
BRITISH MADE ATTACK.
Progress OIL the Flanders Front is Re
ported Satisfactory.

tackled this morning on the Flanders
front in the neighborhood of Passchen-
daele. The war office reports satisfac-
tory progress is being made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06

Gen. Ncrhhovsky. the Russian war
minister. has been a member ot the cabi-
net since Sept 3 lie has been strong
advocate Of better discipline in the Rus
sian army and bas cndcayored - intro
ducc reforms In an address to the pre-
Iimmaly parliament ha urged re-olganlza-
tiun ot the army and the authorization OF
severe punishment tor delinquents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
TOOK PRISONERS.
French Broke Into German Lines at Sew
eral Points Last Night.

PARIS. Nov g. The French broke in
to the German lines at several points last
night and took prisoners, the war Office
announces 4 German attack on the
Champagne front was Iepulsed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
10 Odd eIitws' Temple

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7.3o y, m.--Drill Of
tho Rebckah degree staff.
Bowling matches this week--Tucsdar
\ aud y; Wednesday. G. and ID; Friday
T. and r.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Change in Temperature.

WASHINGTON, November 6.-The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Wednesday, Little change in tempera-
ture. Moderate west to northwest
winds.
Sun sets at 4.3S. Light all vehicle
lamps at 5.223.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
MORE FRICTION IN RUSSIA.
Council Of Delegates Butts into Mill
taTy Affairs

PETROGRAD, Nov. leon Trot
vky, president of the central ex
ccutive committee Of the Petrograd
Council of soldiers and Workmen 5
delegates. today sent a request to the
PetrOgrad garrison not to execute anv
military orders except those approved
;nd signed by the Soldiers and Work
men 5 revolutionary committee
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06

Regular meeting Brattleboro camp,
No. 1887. NJ w. A., Tuesday evening,
Nov. 6, at 5. Adoption. Full attend
ancc is desired
Dance every Saturday in Red Mems hall
kntll further notice
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
MINISTER OF WAR
RELIEVED OF OFFICE
Gen. Verkhovsky Has Been Granted an
Indefinite Leave of Absence by
Government.

PETROGRAD, Nov. 6--Gen. Ncrkhov-
sky. minister Of war. has been granted
an indefnit, leave OF absence by a gov
cinment order which relieves him of Of
tee. Gen. Mauikoysky has been appoint
cd acting war minister temporarily, while
the department Will bc under the general
direction Of Premier kercnsky.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
He Saw No Reason.

Willie Pop, what are ancestors =
Father Well, m one of yours,
and your grandad is another
Willie-''Oh but why is it that
folks brag about them? - Everybody s
Maoazine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
Centre Congregational Church

Tuesday Nov. g. Harvest social fog
all the Young people Of the parish
under the auspices OF the senior Chris.
tian Endcnvor society.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
First Baptist Church

Tonight at 80. Christian Endcavor
meeting. Topic, Perseverance. Eph.
$1,000. Leader, Ruby Thurber. Con
secration meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
WILSON IN PRINCETON.
President Goes to His Home Town in
New Jersey to Cast His Ballot.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-President
Wilson left today for Princeton, n.
j., to vote in the local election, plan
ming to return here Immediately after
wards.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06
Have Been Compelled to
Evacuate Positions in the
Mountainous Area
WILL ESTABLISH
NEW BATTLE LINE
Tagliamento Only One in Series of De-
fenses-Main Purpose 70 Retard Enc
my While Rehabilitating and Recon
centrating Forces.

ROME. Nov g. The Italians have been
compelled To- cydcuatc TERRITORY in the
mountainous area north Of the plains Of
Northern Italy in order To establish their
new line. the war office reports. Tie
enemy occupied this territory after the
Italian withdrawal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-06

When a wise man falls in love hc gives
his BRAN a vacation.