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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
SUCCESS AT ARMS
Bolsheviki States That Cossacks Were
Defeated and That Gen. Korniloff
Is Missing.

PETROGRAD. Dee. lin the bat
tie near Bielgorod. according to Boil
shcviki staff report, Gen. kornilotf .
Cossacks were defeated They re
treated TO Nasilcika. In connection
with the battle at Rostov the evening
newspapers report the Cossacks as vic
torious, the Bolshcyili forces having
ratreatcd across the Don river. The
staff report OF the Bielgorod fighting
SAYS the kouilo1 forces lost 80 killed
and so prisoners. The report adds that
Gen. korniloff has disappeared.
The commander Of the Black sea
fleet has called upon all the sailors to
fight against kalcudine, saying that
Kalendine, together with the allied I'M
pcrialists, has declared civil war
Civil offenders in tha Petrograd pris-
on have been removed to Jail in the
provinces to make room for counter
revolutionary suspects who are being
arrested continually.
Countess Pauin, former vicc-minister
of public welfare has been arrested
She is charged with having returned
all the ministry funds to the state
bank, leaving the safe in the ministry
empty when the Bolsheyiki took con
troll
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
RELIEF WORKERS
LEAVING HALIFAX
Situation SO Well in Hand That Mas
sachusetts Unit Starts Back
Christmas Abandoned

HALIFAX, \. S, Dee. l4-With the
relief situation SO well in hand that its
services We're no longer required the
Massachusetts unit, first on the ground
here after the great fire and explosion,
went home today. The departure of the
delegation, members of the general com
mittee declared, meant that the city Of
Halifax, profting by its help and lis
council, was prepared now to handle
its own problems.
Perhaps the most touching aftermath
Of the disaster is the fear generally ex-
.pcrienced bv citizens today, that for the
first time in its history Halifax this
year will not celebrate Christmas The
dealers have abandoned all plans for thu
holiday rush. some efforts win be made
to make the yuletide the happiest posi-
hle under the circumstances for the
destitute and the wounded.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
JUDGE T. C. ROBBINS DEAD.
Presided Thirty Years i'll the Probate
Court in Rutland.

RUTLAND, Dee. l4.-Judge Thomas
&. Robbins, 81. prominent in the life OF
Rutland as u village and city since Civil
war days, died at l0.40 o'clock last
night at his home after an illness since
Tuesday.
Judge Robbins WAS born in Farm
iugton, Me During his youth lie was
employed in coach lace and carpet
mills in Clinton, Mass. Later he went
to Philadelphia, where he was con
ncctcd with Horscman Sons, well
known manufacturers. In 1850 Judge
Robbins came to Rutland and in con
nection with James X. Mclean. his
hrothorinlaw, lie published the Rut
land Independent, q weekly newspaper,
for some time. Later he was connected
with the marble industry.
For 80 years Judge Robbins was pro
bate judge OF Rutland county, retiring
from that office when he was - years
old. Since that time he had been pres
ideut Of Evergreen Cemetery assoeia
tion and for the last few years 4 direc
tor Of the Rutland Savings bank
When Rutland city was organized
Judge Robbins was one Of its first Off
GERS and for years he served as alder
man, even after he was 50 years old
always standing for good government
A prominent Odd Fellow, Judge Rob
bins was 4 trustee of the Gill Ode
| Fellows home in Ludlow. He was alse
affiliated with the Masonic fraternity
in which he had held office.
Judge Robbins is survived by
daughter, Mrs. Ida f. Ross, with whom
he lived, and one son, Frank G. Rob
binns of Kansas City.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
JONES & LAMSON co.
TO EMPLOY WOMEN
Springfield Machine Concern Heretofore
Has Employed Only Men-Depart
ment to Start Soon.
Especial to The Reformer.)
SPRINGFIELD Dee

SPklNtrF lf11D, Dec. ii.
The Jones & Lamson Machine company,
which heretofore has employed only men
in its office and plant, IS making arrange
ments to separate the machine processes
in which women can be used, with a view
to establishing department for women
war workers. This department will be
located on the second floor Of the upper
shop, and it is proposed to provide the
best possible working conditions for WON
en-. 1t will be comfortable place with
rest room in charge of matron
There are certain kinds Of machine
work which women can do much better
than men, but it Is highly important to
the government and to the war that the
machinery Of the company be operated in
the most skillful manner. therefore some.
thing more than patriotism on the part
Of women applicants will determine their
fitness for this occupation
The company hopes to pay women the
same wages as they pay men for equa
work and expects to have this department
in operation in the next month or SIS
weeks. The concern now employs be
tween 600 and 700 men and in the space O
from three To six months intends to in
| corporate in its force about 100 women
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Lack of Water and Scarcity
of Coal Necessitates
Conservation
CUSTOMERS ASKED
TO RELIEVE LOADS
Will Shut Down in Groups One Day
Each Week, or Develop Their Own
Power, Until Rain or Thaw Comes
Fort Dummer Mill Down Yesterday.

On account Of shortage of water and
coal with which to develop electric pow
er, the Connecticut River Power Co. has
asked its primary customers to conserve
power by either shutting down a certain
day each week or developing their own
power one day each week, and secondary
customers are asked 10 develop all their
own power until relief comes.
This arrangement went into effect in
Brattleboro Yesterday, when the Fort
Dummer cotton mill shut down its entire
plant for "A hours, instead Of shutting
down parts of certain rooms and run
ming at night to make up. as stated on
inquiry at the mill Yesterday. This mill
j. one of the primary customers.
The Estey Organ Co, which is sec
ondary customer, is developing its own
power and in addition is supplying little
TO the Power Co At the Vinton paper
mill part OF the power is furnished from
! the Power Co.'S plant in Vernon and part
| is developed at the mill The Twin State
| Gas & Electric Co, which furnishes the
street lighting and OWNS the street rail
road, besides furnishing light for bust
ness places and residences is developing
what power it can at its West Dunn
merston plant and secures current from
the Power Co.
| Six of the eight units at the Vernon
power plant are running daytime, al
though not at full capacity, and three
are in operation at night.
/ The cold weather that has prevailed
since the first of the month and the ab-
sencc of rain for long time, with the
/ exception of one hard storm, has made a
shortage Of water power that Is unprece
dcnted 50 carly in the season since the
power plant was erected This has forced
the company to use a large amount OF
coal which not only is scarce but eXpen-
siye.
The result is that the Power Co has
asked its customers in the various towns
and cities 10 relieve the plant of theiI
loads one day week, some on one day
and some on another, until rain or a
thaw furnishes water for increasing the
electrical output.
Officials of the Power Co have an
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
MANY QUESTIONS ON LICENSES.
Automobiles Are Asked if They Are Fa-
niliar with Auto Laws.

All applicants for licenses to operate
automobiles or act as special or profes-
sional chauifeurs must fill out blanks
containing a lengthy list OF questions
These may be obtained from Town Clerk
Carl S Hopkins, who acts as agent for
the secretary Of state as in former wears
After giving a detailed description Of
the applicant the questions become very
eXacting regarding any previous conyic-
tions for violating state automobile laws
in any town, city or village in this or any
other state; also regarding applicant 5
use of intoxicating liquors, morphine or
other drugs and any physical infirmities.
One question i. Are YOU familiar
with the law Of the road and the prov-
sions OF the automobile law Of this
state: Then follows a query as to any
accidents and full particulars.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Snow Storm Approaching
Blizzard Proportions
Throughout Night
INTENSE SUFFERING
TO THE POOR PEOPLE
Shortage of Coal Accentuated by the
Storm-Reserve Force of 1000 Snow
Shovelers Called Out Today to Assist
in Clearing Streets.

NEW YORK. Dee. IA snow storm
approaching blizzard proportions that
ragged throughout the night crippled
all traffic in New York today, inter
lupted telegraph and telephone serv-
zee, brought intense suffering to the
poor and aceentuated the serious short
age Of coal.
The gale whipped UP a heavy sea.
driving small craft to cover and caus-
ing considerable damage along the wa
ter front.
The weather cleared just before day
break and the wind died down. Owing
to the scarcity OF labor tho regular
force Of snow shovelers was reduced Il
about 5000, and in order TO meet the
situation 1000 reserves were called up
on
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
FELL DOWN CEMENT STAIRS.
Mrs. r. M. Kenyon Received Scalp
Wound at New Barber Building.

Mrs. Il. NJ, Kenyon, who lives on
Church street, had narrow escape
from serious injury yesterday after
noon. She called to see her husband,
who is employed at the new Barber
building, and opened a door which she
supposed led directly into the basement
on level with the rear ally. Instead
there was a flight of solid cement
stairs and she fell the entire length,
landing on the cement flooring with
some force DR.. Greene was called and
found that She had sustained only a
scalp wound and after dressing the
injury Mrs. Kenyon was able to 90
home
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
ENGINEERS KILLED.
Americans Victims Of German Bombs
Dropped Behind British Lines.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Dee. IA number OF
American railway engineers have been
killed by German aerial bombs in a
town behind the British front. De
tails are not known at this hour. II is
now permitted 10 announce that q Ger
man bomb fell in a street in q town
through which American troops were
passing Pieces of the bomb shattered
the windows Of a house in which there
were officers, shoHeriug them with
glas', hut hurting no one. Tive Amer
ican soldiers have died in the hospital
from guns wounds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
ON CONSPIRACY CHARGE.
Government s Testimony Nearly Com
pleted Against Kaltschmidt.

DETROIT, Dee H. The govern
ment was believed to be nearing the
completion of its presentation of di-
rect testimony against Albert c. kalt
schmidt and five others on a conspiracy
charge when the trial was resumed in I;
federal court here today. The govern
ment yesterday charged that Kalt
schmidt was III the employ Of the Ger
man government. One witness yester
day testified that he was asked by
Kaltschmidt to collect $4,000 for him
from Capt Non Papen, military attachc
of the German embassy at Washing
ton. at the time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
WANTS EARLY HEARING.
Pelletier Asks Action on Petition for
His Removal from Office.

BOSTON, Dee H. District Attor-
ney Joseph G. Pelletier of Suffolk coun-
ty appeared before Supreme Court Jus
tice DeCourcv today and asked for an
immediate hearing on the petition for
his removal, fled yesterday by mem.
Der Of the Watch and Ward society
The petitioners charged the district at
,toney with negligence in prosecution
and failure to collect bonds of default
crs. Judge DcCourcy stated he was un
able to set date for a hearing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
VIRGIN CHAIRMAN
OF LOCAL CAMPAIGN
viii Have Charge of Red Gross Drive
in Brattleboro Next Week-Named
by Benson Today
by Benson Today.

Rev. J. Fredrik Virgin, rector Of st.
Michael's Episcopal church and Scout
master OF troop 3 of the Boy Scouts, was
today named by Chairman Oscar f. Ben
son OF the Windham county Red Cross
Christmas membership campaign com
mitten. to take charge of the canvass in
Brattleboro. Rev. Mr.. Virgin accepted
the appointment and will send out his
scouts on the hunt for new members
when the big drive begins Monday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Masonic Temple

Thursday, Dee IS, 80 =. m.-Regu-
lar convocation Of Fort Dummer chan
ter, No. l., r. 4. NJ. Business: Past
and Most Excellent degrees.
The women of Bingham chapter,
0. f. s, will meet in their rooms in
the temple Friday evening to work for
the Red Cross.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
NO SUGAR SHORTAGE.
Spreckles Says the Famine Is Local
tc the Atlantic Seaboard.

WASHINGTON. Dee. l4-De-
claring that there is no shortage Of
sugar in the United States and that
the famine is local to the Atlantic
seaboard, President Spreckles of the
Federal Sugar Refining company,
testifying today at the senate com
mittee's investigation, placed the
responsibility on the food admins
tration. Sugar, he declared, was
now passing through New York for
Canada because of higher prices
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
FEAR COTTON SHORTAGE.
Urgent Need of Increased Transpor
tation to New England Mills.

WASHINGTON, Dee. l4.--Uraent
need for increased transportation
facilities for cotton consigned to
New England mills was placed to-
day before the shipping board, the
railroads war board and the cot
ton transportation committee of
southern roads, by the transporta-
tion commission Of the national
council Of cotton manufacturers. The
spinncrs fear a cotton stringoncy
which would delay important gov
crnmcnt contracts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
IN GRIP OF STORMS.
UnseaSonable Weather Extends Over a
Large Part of the Country.

WASHINGTON, Dee lt-Most of
the country was ii the grip Of storms
and cold weather today and under COW
or of snow throughout its northern
part, almost from the Atlantic to the
Pacific Rail aud wire traffic were
much impcded. The unreasonable cold
extends TO the gulf states.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
Russian Delegates Empowered to Make
Them, Says Trotzky.

LONDON, Dec. l4.-Leon Trotzky, the
Bol-heviki foreign minister. according 10
Reuter- despatch from Petrograd, an.
nounced that if IN armi-tice for the
eastern front is signed at Brcst-litovsk
the Russian delegates are empowered to
enter into peace negotiations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
LOST ARMY BALLOON.
British Air Craft Drifted Across Sea
and Landed in Holland.

LONLON, Dec l4-Seycral news
dispatches from Holland agreed that
the aircraft which descended in Il
Dutch village yesterday was not an
airship, but a British army balloon
which is said to have drifted across
the North sea from England
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
SPRECKLES A WITNESS.
First to Give Testimony in Sugar
Shortage Investigation.

WASHINGTON. Dee. H. Iuyestiga-
tion Of the sugar shortage with Claus
SprcckleS of the Federal Sugar Rein
ing company aS the first witness was
begun today by the senate manufac-
turcrs subcommittee. Arrangements
aiso have been completed by the com
mittee to inquire into the shortage OF
furl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
JEWELER IN BANKRUPTCY.
L. w. Stiles Has Been in Business in
Springfield Six Years.
Especial to The Reformer.
SPRINGFIELD. Dee.

L. ". Stiles, jeweler, has filed vol
untary petition in bankruptcy and his
store in the Lincoln building was closed
Thursday morning. COL George F. Lc-
land has been appointed receiver. As
soon as an inventory can be taken the
stock will bc closed out.
Mr.. Stiles has been in business here
about six years. having bought out the
iewclrv store of Granville & Wheeler
and later the jewelry department of
Dodge 5 pharmacy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
italian HEADQUARTERS

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS in
Northern Italy, Dec. 13, by The Associ-
at,d Prcss.--Attcr three days fighting
on the mountain front between the
Branta and riave rivers the enemy is
holding some positions on Colberetta
and the summit OF Mount Spnuocia,
bu' all the rest of the Italian lines are
in their original position.
This is the enemy S third successive
attack with the object of breaking
through to the plains, The backward
season continues to bc an important
factor. A downpour in the last two
days has filled the Piayc, which u.
til then had nearly run dry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY in
France, Thursday, Dee. l3, by The As
sociateH PrcSs.-A number of we'll
known war correspondents of important
french newspapers have visited the
American troops and followed the lines
Of communication from the sea TO the
advanced camps. After interviewing
Gcn. Pcrshiug, who expressed 10 them
lis unaltcrable confidence in an allied
victory, the Journalists summarized
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Red Mems Hall

There will BE- 4 regular meeting this
evening at 80 . clock when the
Warriors degree viii be worked There
will be Il nomination Of chiefs A large
attendance is desired.
Dance every Saturday in Red Mems hall
4ntil further notice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
First Baptist Church

Friday, Dee. ~, il5 p. m.--Junior
Christian Endcavor All boys and girls
from $ 70 u are invited.
Friday, Dee. IL, ?. m.-Mecting of
prudential committee. 80 p. m.-Reg-
ular prayer meeting. Subject, Service
that Counts. Matthew 25:40.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
NAVAL INVESTIGATION
House subcommittee to Inquire into
Conduct of the War.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA house
subcommittee to thoroughly inyesti-
gate the conduct Of the war by the
navy was created by the naval com.
mIttcc today i'll executive session
Hearings viii be arranged soon. Secre
tary Uaniels, bureau chiefs and Off
GERS who have been OH duty abroad
will be culled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

their impressions in a statement which
said:
We have come to striking rcaliza.
tion OF American power. We have tho
fullest confidence in the aid which the
American army will render us and We
are more than ever convinced of vie
tory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
THE WEATHER.
Probably Snow and Colder Tonight and
Saturday-Northwes Winds

WASHINGTON, Dee. l4.-Probably
snow and colder tonight and Saturday.
Strong northwest winds.
Sun sets at AS. Light all vehicle
lamps at 5.03.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
10 Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, Dee. ~ Regular mectin.
ot Wantastiquct lodge, No. .. Nomina
ton OF officers. The third degree wi.
Nc conferred.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

The Eskimos are publishing news
paper, the morning edition Of which, after
six months night, ought to contain
enough news to keep man interested
clear through his breakfast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

Ray \. Tudor, instead of Ernest Tu-
dor. has gone to Fort Slocum to enlist
III the lst Vermont regiment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

People are being urged to keep chick
ems, and that will make fishing worms
scarce 50 what's 10 be done.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
SUNK IN COLLISION.
Lloyds Agency in London Reports Loss of
the Steamer Kurland.

LONDON, Dee. H. The steamer kur-
land has been sunk in a collision, accord
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

LONDON, Dee. l4.-Bittcr fighting
lasted almost the entire day Wednesday
attacked the British positions, accord
ing to a Reuter- despatch from the Brit
ish headquarters in France. AS q rc.
suit of the attack the enemy remained
in possession Of some ground they had
taken early in the assault. &" But to
say that he is holding our trenches,
the Reuter- correspondent adds, lis in
correct, simply because there are no
trenches left
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

According To available ~hippmg records
there are three steamers named kurlaud,
one Belgian and two Russian
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14
Bavarians in Possession of
Some Ground Taken Early
i'm the Assault
THIRD FAILURE TO
BREAK ITALIAN LINE

French Correspondents, After a Visit
TO Gen. Pershing, Express Confidence
in Aid American Army Will Give in
Winning Victory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-14

Continued on Page g.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-10
ALL CLASSES ARE LIABLE
Secretary Baker Believes conscrlption
VIII Be Necessary.

Washington. April Secretary OF
War Newton ID. Baker asked the house
military affairs committee to insert IN
the general staff army bill new pro
vision for conscripting technical or
technically trained men for the army
for use as engineers and signal men
and the like. The new provision asks
as follows:
provided, that the president is an.
thorized to raise and maintain by vol.
unteer enlistments or draft. as herein
provided, special and technical troops
as he may deem necessary to embody
them into organizations and TO officer
them as provided by this act"
Baker insisted that drafting or con
scription was necessary to raise the
army Of 500 900 men asked for In the
bill
The volunteer system, he said. would
not work. He urged that under the
drafting system all classes of people
would be liable to service and there
would be no discrimination
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-10
CARRANzA TROOPS
ON VERGE OF REVOLT

El Paso. Tex. April l0.-The begin
ming OF "A movement against Carranza
in favor of General Obregon. the first
chiefs war minister. is believed to be
the next deseio a,nt following the
mobilization OF federal troops at Jua-
TCZ.
Murguia. a supporter of Obregon, Is
planning a junction cf his forces with
the 5.000 troops under Amaro now
moving nofthward into chihuahua
City
II also is reported Mureuia is plan
ming to strengthen his own forces en-
camped al juarez bs the addition OF
Oregon = apoIters in Sonora.
The 4Gao troops under Murguia are
camped uraor tho artillery of United
States troops across the border.
Guns were ordered trained as a pre-
cautionarS measure in view OF the
presence OF sach a large number oi
troops in Iaarez. No indication of q
raid into tie United States is mani
fest. however.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-10
BRAZILIAN CABINET
DISCUSSES CRISIS

Rio Janeiro April 10-A council Of
ministers was held at which the sit
uation with respect TO the war was
reviewed and discussed. AT the con
clusion of the meeting the following
official note was given out:
"At the meeting Of the cabinet the
president, after having explained the
situation created by the torpedoing
of the steamship Parana and present
ed the facts relative to this act which
have come to the knowledge of the
government, declared himself deter
mined to act with The spirit demand
ed by national dignity. He added that
he awaited only the result Of the Off
cial inquiry establishing the facts and
the circumstances under which the
steamer WAS sunk.
"The government has instructed the
Brazilian minister to France to pro
ceed urgently with the inquiry which
will be carried on by our consulate al
Cherbourg.
From Berlin comes the report that
Foreign Minister zimmerman held an
hours conference with the ministers
from Brazil, Argentine and Chile.
1t is reported in political circles
that President Braz intends to issue
an urgent call for special session oi
congress.