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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-26
WEST BRATTLEB0RO

". Roy Newton has bought John Il.
Craig : milk route.
James LcRay has returned from a
week y visit in Williamsyille and
Newfane.
Benjamin Blodgctt is working for
Henry q. Squires at Copeland mill
cutting logs.
Marcus Robbins is out again, after
having been confined to the house sew.
eral months
Purlc Convey has resumed work for
the Vermont Printing company, after
week s vacation spent in New London,
Conn.
Charles S. Higley has returned from
John Jillson S, where he had been sew
cfal days doing some interior painting
and papering.
The quarantine has been lifted from
Mrs. Frank Briggs's house, where all
of her children have been i'll with
whooping cough.
Emil 4. Erickson Of 207 Elliot street
will undergo an operation for gall
stones, in the Melrose hospital, this
morning. DR.. Lynch will be assisted
Ivy DR.. Hunter.
Hugh Butler, who is in the Mclrose
hospital following serious injuries
caused while coasting in Putney, is do.
ing as well as could be expected and is
fairly comfortable.
John Mckay and son came yesterday
from New York, where they had been
living q few months. They will remain
in West Brattleboro. Mrs. Mckay and
daughter are expected here in two
weeks. Mr.. Mckay disposed of all OF
his stock when he went to New York.
but did not sell his farm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-26

$4,000 Copenhagen Serge, size 80
$4,000 Brown Serge, size SO
$4,000 Navy Serge, size SO
1-S19.75 Green Silk Dress, size 16 at
1-S19.75 Navy Silk Dress, size SO at /.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
community SINGING
POPULAR At SEAFORD
Cucumbers Brought Only 20
Cents Hamper id Sea-
ford Saturday
CANTALOUPE CROP
LOOKS PROMISING
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
STAFFORD, July 30.-The Com
munity Singing Glass will make its
FIRST public appearance in a body
Tuesday night in front Of r. NJ. Kauf-
mans Drug Company. on High street.
Mrs. Hattie Johns organized the so
ciety.
Robert Day. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Day. Of West seaford VINO
recently was called into ac.;ve SER
vice. In Company A. now stationed at
Wilmington. is visiting his parents
on furlough.
seargeant Harry Bigger. OF Com
pany ID. of Wilmington. is on a fur
Tough visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Bigger
The cucumber crop Is a failure IN
this section owing 10 the low price
Saturday they were bringing twenty
cents a hamper at the station the
lowest price this season. There is
no, any profit at this price as the
hampers cost from 10 to t6 cents.
and the packing will cover the bal
ance. But to preserve the patch they
must be picked daily. A good many
farmers are ploughing the patches up
and planting late crops.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
CHICAGO SWITCHNEN
CO BACK TO WORK
CONTINUED From First Page

Continued From First Page)
Tho managers said the affiliated
brothorhoods ruled that the brother
hood Of railroad trainmen were in the
wrong in ordering the strike.
The strike was settled approx
mately fifty hours after II had heen
called and In that time had tied up
about so per cent OF the transconti-
mental freight traffic Of the United
States.
A Joint statement issued by the
qonference committee said
The men are 10 be returned 20
their positions at oncc without preju-
iice or loss OF seniority"
The questions at issue were dispos-
Vi OF as follows:
Meals TO be settled by the commits
lion Of eight at New York.
Appointment Of yardmasters, re-
nstatements and employment OF new
men to be settled by a joint board
The rights OF all othor employees
are safegurded by O clause reading:
1T is agreed the matters at issue
are 10 be settled without the adoption
OF a closed shop rule or OF any rulo
that might IA 'rly be considered as in-
furious to either. railroads or switch
men,
The conference between the man
ayers and trainmcn will be resumed
'omorrow.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
My Thanks Again
Written for The Evening Journal
BY JAMES T. cRozIER.

Again / say thank you. my brother.
friend
For that beautiful poem last night.
A man who has Scripture al his
tongues end
Must surely be very near right.
And while I'm no preacher, / Just
want 10 say
II l by my words only win
Just ono soul for Jesus, for which l
do pray,
My heart would be happy within.
Again say thank you it surely was
fine,
The more so when written by you,
And I've said that your writing Is
better than mlne.
Believe me. my brother, that's true.
I am glad that at one time saw your
face.
And talked with you then at my
home.
I am surely glad that you came to
our place.
I'll be happy through all days to
come
! am glad TO say that you are my
friend,
And one day did call at my home,
And 1 trust that We shall eternity
spend
Together when that time shall
come
After reading that poem slept
soundly all night,
am glad that now know your
name.
And believe who wrote II is surely
all right.
In my scrap book you will find the
Forgive my last thought-and that is
just this.
will write il and for this time am
done.
II you should succeed in stealing that
kiss
Don't forget it is long since 4 had
one.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
IN BANKING BUSINESS
81 YEARS This week

Starting his career as a runner
for the old National Bank OF Will
mington and Brandywlne. Henry p.
Rumford will have completed nifty
two years OF bank service on next
Friday. Mr. Rumford, in point OF
length OF service. is one Of the old
est banking officials in this State.
From his position in the Wilmington
and Brandywine Bank, now merged
with the Wilmington Trust Company,
he was called to the service OF the
Central National Bank, when that in
stitution was founded in 1885 At
that time. the Central and the Sc
curly Trust and Safe Deposit COM
pany both occupied the same building
at Sixth and Market streets.
In 1889, the Central moved to Fifth
and Market streets, and several times
since then the banking building has
been enlarged, and Mr.. Rumford adj
ysnced. He is now. and has for some
years been the cashier OF the insti-
tuition.
Mr. Rumford is OF a quiet. retir-
ing disposition and has made his
chief interests in life his banking du-
ties and his home though he had
for years been actively identified
with Hanover Presbyterian Church.
AT one time he led the choir OF the
church. He has been a member OF
the board Of trustees for many years
and has been president OF the board,
OF and on, for many years.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
united States
NOT FOR Peace
At This Time

Continued From First Pare)
under Germanys and Austria's latest
declarations, the Senate showed some
symptoms of asking for or making a
general statement OF war aims ald
peace terms.
The American Union Against Mil
tarism--a peace organization led By
Amos Pinchot and others-is conduct
ing propaganda with such a statement
IN view. Senator Borah has declared
there ought TO be a clear sta.kment
OF how far the United States expects
TO go with its program OF making
the world safe for democracy
in the circumstances authorities
thought Il entirely possible that such
a statement VIII be forthcoming.
In the state, War and Navy Build
ing. however. all officials did their
best TO discourage any kind Of peace
Yak now. They pointed out that the
United states is in deadly earnest in
her war preparations and that i'll
considered peace talk at this time
could well put a damper on prepare
lions.
Officials fully realize that Il is
big task ahead this beating Germany.
but they share Secretary OF State
banslngs views at Madison Barracks
that Il is better to fight in Eurone
than 10 run the probable chance OF
hghting blood-thirsty Germany sim
gle-hsndcd.
Americas aims have been stated IN
general terms and the government
has said plainly Il wants no territor-
les for itself. An ever increasing am
der-current Of talk about a moro def
mite statement than making tho
world safe for democracy" however.
may cause tho government OF. the SEN
ate to so on record with specific
aims.
Lansing's speech last night, his first
peace discussion in months, reviewed
Germany's broken submarine pledts7s
her Mexican plot and the "amazinp am.
bition for world empire and Intense
hatred for democracy" of Germany's
rulers.
Until the might Of the worlds
united democracies has DESTROYED for.
ever the evil ambitions" Lansing said
the world would know no permanent
peace. lie has no faith in the belief
that the German people would over.
throw their present autocratic govern. I
ment without aid.
Lansing told the officers who formed
his audience they were not to fight other
nations battles.
30 you think the autocratic rulers of !
Germany would withhold their hand !
from America. so rich a prizeY he /
asked Primarily every man who
crosses the ocean 20 fight on foreign
soil against the armies Of the German
Emperor fights for his country"
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
TEE-YEAR- old BOY
DR0WNS At ARDEN
Body of Lucius Cole Found
in Pool by Other
Boys
EFFORTS MADE TO
REVIVE HIM FAIL

The body Of Lucius Cole, aged 10
years, Of Philadelphia, who was liv-
.ng with his parents at Arden, was
found In the swimming pool IN Arden
forest. this morning about ll.SO
o'ciock The BODY was found by boys
Who were swimming In the pool The
little fellow went to the pool owl
IDENTIFY by himself sometime this
morning and was drowned.
The body Of the boy was carried
ashore and Dr. John w Mullin Of this
city was notified and hurried 10 Arden
with a pulmotor. Efforts 10 revive
he child failed and thg-coroner's OF.
see was notified The father Of tho
boy is a we'll known violinist connect
ed with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
This IS the first drowning az Arden
since st was settled some years ago.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
SIX OF 1850 ELKTON
MEN KEPT FROM army

6pecial 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
ELkTON, Nd July 30.-Thrdshinl
Y Df wheat in Cecil county shows very
much improved conditions, over the pre-
dctions of a month since. The quality
and quantity is far in excess Of expecta-
lions.
All members Of Company L. Elkton,
have gone through the regular physical
examination. and out of $50 men only
shout six have failed 10 pass.
The annual meeting of the Maryland
Club, Of Chautauqua, n. ", was held on
Saturday.
Personalities Hattie J. Alexander
Is visiting relatives in Baltimore Mrs.
Julia Ward Cruikshank. of Wilmington,
is visiting Mrs Albert Neilson-Nlr. and
Mrs. Frank Thatcher Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with Mrs j. Alfred Taylor
Miss Mollie Howard Ash was
q North East visitor on Thursday Miss
Margaret t. Strickland is at Ocean
Grove, y. J.-Aiiss Marie Wetheall
Taggart entertained a number of friends
AT her home on East Main street. on
Saturday evening Mrs. Thomas Kane.
IT,, Of Perryville, has returned from
visit to New Nork-Miss Lillian An
thony has returned to her home in Sea-
ford Del. after visit 20 her aunt,
Mrs. Harry II Alexander-Miss Kath.
srine Jones OF Philadelphia, is the guest
Of the Misses Mclntire, near Elkton 49,
Mrs. NJ d. Craig, of perryville. is visit
ing friends in Alissouri-Miss Mary
Bratton is the guest of Baltimore
friends
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
Al rHE SAVOY

The attraction at the Savoy Theatre
today and tomorrow is Nat c. Good
win in "The Marriage Bond" photo
drama dealing daringly with a. phase
of modern society intrigue Mr.
Goodwin says: The Marriage Bond"
affords me an opportunity which [
have never before experienced IN all
my stage and screen career to put
forth the best that is in me. BY this
mean, no reference TO my book in
which | have described the numerous
marriage bonds which have from time
TO time encircled me. AS ] said in
my book: My first (wife) was an an
gel; my second a silly woman; my
third a Roman senator; my fourth
pretty little thing; my fifth. all woman.
My whole desire was my repetition
to prove that hope can conquer ex-
perience.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
Saloons OPENED
IN chester AGAIN
DESPITE RIOTING
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there are more than 1909 quarts Of
whiskey, gin, rum and even vodka.
Il is said that yesterday representa-
tiyes OF forty saloons visited the
Mayor and protested against keeping
their places closed any longer. Thon,
II is alleged, the Mayor issued his or
der Sheriff Hepburn protested
against this and had n lengthy con-
sultation with the Mayo, tho result
OF which was an announcement b.
Hepburn.
If tomorrow night passes quietly,
the saloons Will be permitted to keep
open Tuesday,
The mayor. the sheriff and district
attorney are at outs on most things,
and also on the liquor question. In the
meantime. local politics, which is
blamed to a great extent for the race
riots. IS in the hands of John ]. Nc
Clure and his uncle. David b. Nc
Clure owners OF a brewery and di-
rectors in many banks.
1, is asserted by those familiar with
local affairs that the McClures con-
troll the police. the mayor and the
magistrate. Open declarations is
made that no one can be appointed
to the police force without first OBJ
tanning the endorsement OF some
saloOn-keeper This seems to be borne
out by the records Of appointments.
How high feeling is running against
the politicians is shown by the fact
that in the early hours OF yesterday
morning crowd stole cigar store
Indian. dressed 81 in bandages. label
ed It Fry and then hung it TO tree.
Some one phoned TO the police that
man had been lynched. and a rescue
squad was sen. out. Tho Indian now
reposes in the yard behind the City
/ Hall
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
PEOPLES Church At DOVER
HOLDS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Special to TIE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, July So Memorial day
was observed yesterday at the PEG.
pies Christian Church, the date COM
memorating the death OF the Rev. A. w.
Lightbourne, ID. d.. the founder and
former pastor Of the church, who died
July %. 1916.
AT the morning service the Rev. J.
o. Atkinson, ID. d., OF Elon, ~ c.,
peached the sermon.
AT the special memorial service.
held al $50 o'clock. DR.. Atkinson de-
liyered a memorial address touching
on the life and character OF the de-
ceased pastor and Of his influence with
men and women as a minister and
teacher.
Special musical selections. favo-
rites Of DR.. Lghtbourne, were sung
by the chorus choir, Dover Glee
Club and Mrs. A. Victor Lightbourne.
The closing service Of the day was the
of the cantata. Life Ever
lasting" by the chorus choir.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
GAYNOR.yANsCIVTR

Miss Mary S. Gaynor and Samuel
5. Vansclyer were married at o'clock
Wednesday evening. July % at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hen
bricks, OF No, 2021 Boochw0od avenue.
Philadelphia, by tho Rev. Groves W.
Drew, Of the Third Baptist Church.
Philadelphia. The bride was attended
by her sister, Miss Eloa Ii. Gaynor
Of this city. while the groom's best
man was W. Clayton Hartman. Of
near Philadelphia. Mr.. nd Mrs Van
solver VIII be at home after August
6. at No. 6O3S Snyder avenue Phila-
delphia. Mrs. Vansciver was former
Wilmingtonian
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
ammonia TANK BLOW
FATAL TO c. F. RICHARDS

= George T. Richards, driver OF the
- ddletown Farms Company truck.
~s1o was injured when an ammonia
sank exploded at the company's
creamery. at Middletown on Saturday
morning. died az his home in Lake
street. Middletown. Saturday after
noon. Richards was on the truck
outside the creamery when the tank
exploded and he was struck by a
portion OF the tank and injured in
lernally
Mr.. Richards was a member OF the
Red Men. p. o. S. OF A. ard OF the
Junior Order Of American Mechanics.
cne funeral viii take place from his
,ate residence tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock. Interment will be in
cs- Cemetery
Ohm l. Maui. machinist at the
osamcry who was injured in the
me accident. is in a serious condi-
N his home. Both men were
iLarr, a
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
AT BRANDYW1NE SPRINGS.

So much favorable comment was
given the act Of North and Baye.
wnleh appeared at Shellpot ark iasr
week. that Manager lanes L. Henry
mas persuaded the act TO remain in
ms city and to this week head the
olll IN the Park Theatre at Brandy
vine springs. Those who were dis
appointed IN not being able to see the
ACT az shellpot will now have an OBJ
portun.ty to see = at the Springs.
Ihere VIII be four other excellent acts
on the bill at the Springs. any of
which would be good for a headiiner
II necessary Brandywine Springs Is
now entertaining record breaking
crowds. .
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
By The United press
ATTRACTIONS AT The PARKS
At THE MAJESTIC.

When an artist thinks so much OF
IA role that she puts forth every effort
and actually lives the part, then you
can rest assured that you will see
production in which there is a soul.
Pauline Frederick. in The Love That
Lives" at the Majestic today and to-
morrow, attains to heights OF artistry
never before reached even IN her bril-
liant career. The much abused word
punch is word hardly adequate to
describe IT'S quality. II you have any
out-of-town visitors may we suggest
that you get up a Pauline Frederick
theatre party.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
WIIITE INNOCENT OF sPEEnING-

William c. White was arrested on
Saturday, charged with violation Of
the traffic laws, by operating a motor
vehicle on The wrong side OF Orange
street. in Municipal Court this morn
ing he proved that in order 10 avoid
collision with another automobile
which was moving rapidly eastw ard on
Ninth street, he had swerved TO the
east side OF Orange street and nut on
speed. The court decided that yiolat-
ing traffic rules in an honest endeavor
to avoid an accident implied no Grim
inality. and dismissed the charge.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
BREACH-OF-PRONISE
SUIT STIRS MILFORD
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NSonbhueu from rage One)
her father. Mr.. Beal OF Philadelphia
Miss Bell has retained as her coun-
sci Robert ?. Davis Of Milford and
Charles w Cullen. Of Georgetown.
Mr.. Watson win be represented by
W. Watson Harrington. OF Dover. and
T. It. Causey. Of Milford
The bill of particulars and allega-
lions iiled by the plaintiff Is brief and
10 the point. Two letters said to have
been written By the defendant 10 Miss
Bell within the past three months will
L is said. be offered as the plaintiff's
chlei evidence. in a long letter al
ieged 10 have been written Miss Bell
by Watson on June last he requests
her TO break the engagement. Il want
10 ask you 10 DC me great favor the
letter states Il want you TO release
me from our engagement. II will be
great favor to me and will relieve
you from an embarrassing position
Even u / wanted TO. / could not get
married now. l appreciate the kind
ness you and your family bestowed
upon me during the time we went to-
eether often think OF the good times
we have had together, and / can as
sure you they will never be forgotten
l will never say anything about you
or your family except in appreciation
OF your kindness. l am sure that you.
as a good friend, will grant this
favor (break the engagemenD, and /
assure you / Will always have a warm
place in my heart for you.
In another letter written Miss Bell
on May the writer intimated that be
desired TO break the engagement. Among
other things, he said GO out and
enjoy yourself with whom you please.
often think OF the good times we
have had. but that time has passed. -
The letter was signed billy"
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
BURNS

Our baby tOddled on TO the
hot register which bliStered her
feet terribly. We poured a
plenty of Brazilian Balm into
tepid water and held her feet
in 70 minutes, which took the
fire all ont, and they were soon
week.-Mrs.. A. COIiard, Arcade,
N. Y.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
AT THE QUEEN.

Another in the series of constant
ly successful star photo2lays will be
the attraction at THE Queen today
and tomorrow. This is Poppy with
the chic and yiyacious Norma Tai
madge in the stellar role. The photo
play is from the play by Ben Teal aud
John p. Rsster based upon the novel
by Cynthia A. S;ockley.
A strong cast has been selected IN
support OF the star. The director Is
Edward Jose. who has selected
variety OF unique and beautiful set
tlngs for the back ground Of me alb
sorbing romance.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
Tan, Red or Freckled
Skin Is Easily Shed

10 free your summer-soile skin Of its
muddiness, freckles. bloiches or tan, the best
s.hing 70 DO Is 10 free yourself Of the skin
Nselt. This Ia easily accomplished by tho
Use Of ordinary mercohsed wax. which can be
had az any drug store Use at night ~ you
use cold cream washing Il on in the norn.
ms, Immediately the offending surface
skin begins 10 come on Ia hne powder-lise
particles. Gradually the entire cuticle is
absorbed. without pain or Inconvenience
The second layer OF skin now IN evidence
presents spotlesS vhiteness and sparkling
beauty ohtainable in no other way.
II tne heat tends 10 loosen and wrinkle
ronr tSin. there, an effective and harmless
remedy YOU can readily make 81 home Just
half pint witch harel and hsths YOUR fscs
In tne liquid This a. once tShfent the
skin and snooihs out the lines. making you
lcck ysars gourEer.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
An nm LYRIc

THE Spirit of Patriot" will be
shown on Monday. Tuesday and We'd
nesday Of this week st the Lyric. II
is a dramatic episode Of the Italian
Austrian war. showing thrilling, spec
tacular and exciting scenes Of real ac-
ton taken on the Italian-Austrian
fronts, with a tense story Of the pa
triotism of the sons and daughters Of
Italy.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
FrSTiN n. ANDERSON DIES.

justin N Anderson, aged SO years.
~ on Saturday at his home, No. ?
Lass Nineteenth street Tho funeral
VIII be held at O'clock Wednesday
afternoon and employees OF he Cen
fral Chemical Company AID members
Diamond Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ:
mckinley Conclave No - II. or s.
A.; Washington Crmp p. o. S. of
Star OF Delaware Lodge, No. 1. :.
~ g.. and dupont Lodge. No. 20. A. y
End A. NJ. are invited TO attend. du-
Pont Lodge. A. r. and A. NJ Will have
cilarge Of the funeral.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
RIVER BOATS POPULAR.

Wilson Line boats carried crowds
az pleasure seekers yesterday, many
taking advantage of the boats for
trip to Philadelphia and return With
out leaving the beats The Delaware
River. with the navy yard the various
munit on plants and other industries.
IS Darticu arly Interesting now. There
Is alwaye good breeze on the b.
and they furnish an excellent way 80
escape the heat OF the city.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
AT THE yICORIA.

Two Triangles with two noted stars
WILDE the program a. the Victoria
theatre this week. Today. Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday, William
Desmond will be seen IN "Time Locks
and Diamonds" a detective story of
the modern type, with many complex
scenes.
on Friday and Saturday Enid Ben
nett viii again be seen, this time in
THE Mother Instinct" play OF hui
man nature with its faults and virtues.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
VAUDEVILLE AT sHELLPOT.

Homburg & Lee, a comedy act di-
rect from Keith's Boston Theatre,
VIII be the headliner in the yaude-
vile bill offered az Shollpot Park
this week. Another big act on the
bill is Eddie Cassidy, lyric tenor.
VINO has feature with Carncross and
also with Dumont's Minstrels, and
who will go to the Winter garden in
New York when his engagement az
Shellpot Park closes.
The remainder Of tho bill is COM
posed Of three other big acts and IL
is a bill which is entirely out OF the
ordinary.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
FINE THESE FOR TREsPAss.

Charged with trespassing on the
property Of the +. & o. r. r. at Water
and Market streets yesterday, Hiram
st. Clair and George Deacon each
was fined So and costs in Munich
pal Court this morning.
For sleeping in Railways and back
roofs az No. 1913 King street. without
permission of the owner. Joseph
takin. Negro, was fined a similar
amount So was George w. Clascoe.
another Negro. who used bad LAM
susge IN The French street depot on
Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
AT THE NATIONAL.

Mr.. Hopkins presents William Col
lier in the "No Good Guy" at the Ma
tional Theatre on Tuesday This is a
sensational FIVE reel detective picture
A Western picture is the added attrac-
ton. The ending OF the great seria!.
THE Great Secret" presenting Beverly
Bayne. viii be shown on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1917-07-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr.. and Mrs John Haley announce
the marriage of their niece. Grace +.
nonvhertv TO Ralph ". Gibbons of
Philadelphia. which took place Satur.
day. July o. The ceremony was per
formed hv the Rev. J. J. Connolly, u
ST. AIMS r. c. Church.