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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
Commissioners Reach Con-
clusion Over Disappear
ance of Liquor
ANNUAL REPORT OF
VILLAGE FINANCES
Tax Rate Of AZ Cents Recommended for
Coming Year = Economy in All Lines
Is Urged-Chief Engineer Says New
Ladder Truck Is Needed.

Copies Of the annual financial exhibit
of the village of Brattleboro are ready
for distribution. An interesting feature
is the report of the village commissions
ers, III which, after reviewing the in
cident of the disappearance of liquor
from the lookup they recommend 4
change in the personnel of the police de-
partment A tax rate Of - cents is
recommended
In regard to the police department
the commissioners say: .During the
past two years there has been a great
increase i'll automobile traffic which has
created certain danger points in the vii
lagc. The traffic posts which were pur-
chased last year were placed at the
| junction of Main and Elliot streets. and
at the junction of Main and High
streets. 1t was thought advisable to en-
i ploy a day policeman III order to control
traffic and the situation has been well
taken care of during the season. At the
close of the automobile season a question
arose as to the retention of this officer
and petition signed by a large number
of the citizens and heavy taxpayers was
presented to the commissioners asking
that the service Of the day policeman
be continued throughout the year, and
it was decided to do so. The question
OF the retention of the day policeman
during the entire year should be sub
mitted for decision to the voters at the
annual meeting.
i During the year an unpleasant situa
tion arose with the police department
in connection with the disappearance
from the village lookup of certain
quantity of liquor which had been seized
under the direction of the state s at-
torney and stored therein. The occur
rence was of sufficient moment so that
the attorney general of the state con
Quoted an inquest, but under the law the
testimony taken at the inquest was not
| available for inspection of the village
authorities and it therefore became nee
essary to conduct an Independent
, investigation. All Of the testimony
which was taken has been placed before
| the people.
1--WE are of the opinion that with the
commencement of the new village year,
some changes should be made in the per-
sonnel of the police department.
As to the sewers the commissioners
call the attention Of the officials Of the
village to the fact that there are as
sessments of 81, 100 due and should he
! considered as an asset, and they recon-
mend that vigorous measures be taken
to collect the amount.
The question of how to handle the
garbage of the village is becoming scri-
; Gus, the commissioners say. The eN-
pense of removal by the village proba
bly, will continue to increase, and sooner
or later some other method of disposing
of it must be found.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
BURNED CITY HALL AT MAGDEBURG
AFTER SHARP CLASH WITH MILITARY

Leaders of the Strike in Berlin Make Demands of Such
Would Mean a Prompt Ending Of the Mitarst
Regime-French Pressing Teutons al Vital Points.
gives way today to the startling from the interior
Of Germany.
In spite of a rigid censorship sufficient has leaked
through to indicate that the German empire is facing
great economic and political crisis The latest nforma-
ton is that 10000 striking mmition workers have
gagged in bloody riot in the great Prussan factory town
Of Magdebmg, burning the city hall after sharp clash
with the military. This story comes from the Dutch
frontier.
On its heels arrives the account Of demands made by
the leaders Of the Berlin strkedemands of such revo
tonary character that compliance with them would mean
prompt ending to the mlitarist regime in the German
empire The exact status Of the strike in Ger
many unknown but it is certain that very considerable
portion Of the muniton workers have been affected
There reports of strike at Essen and Magde-
burg the site Of important branch of the great Krupps
establishment.
An indication Of the seriousness Of the situation is af
orded by the fact that Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
has considered it necessary make personal appeal
the workers.
In the meantime Gen. Nvele maintains his pressure
against the enemy at the most vital point Of his defense
the sharp angle at which the German line running south
from Lens turns east toward Rheims.
While the French guns thunder against the German
stronghods there is comparative inactivity the British
front. That Gen. Hag is preparing for another tire
mendous offensive is taken for granted and London be-
lieves that this blow will not long be withheld
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
FALLS DEAD IN
GREENFIELD, MASS
Ralph Webster Recently Opened EN-
ployment Agency in Brattleboro-
Little Known of Him Here.

\ man known here as Ralph Webster,
who came to Brattlcboro about six
weeks ago and opened an employment
agency, leaving here Inst week. fell dead
yesterday in Greenfield Mass., while
working for Scott Dunklee in sand pit.
The body was removed 10 the Woodlock
undertaking rooms.
Little i known OF Webster here cX-
ccpt that about year ago he came to
Brattleboro and boarded for time with
Thomas Ninn. lie then gave another
name. Meeting Mr. Wiun since coming
to Brattleboro recently he told him that
he had given another name year age
because he was working as a detective
and did not wish 10 be identified
When he came here this year he talked
first of renting a place on the Bernard
>tou road, where he intended To have d
halfway house for automobili~t- with a
tea room and opportunity for motorist,
To replenish their gasoline supplies. Soor
afterwards he advertised an employment
agency at % Main street where he en-
gagged a room of Mrs Frances r. Cut
ting. Last week he suddenly departed
He had said that ne came from New
! Bedford, Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
WOLFF ARRAIGNED
NEXT TUESDAY
United States Judge Howe to Hear Ger
man Charged with Making Re
marks Against This Country.

Judge Iiarland B. Howe of the
United States district court will hold a
session of the court in the new court
room in the federal building Tuesday
when Max Wolf of Saxtons River will
be given a hearing.
Wolff is Il German resident of Sax
tons River who was taken into custody
April Is because Of remarks made pub
iicly against the United States lie
was held under 1000 bail by Judge T
+. O'Bricn on a technical charge OF
breach of the peace and has since been
in NcWfane jail
This will he the first time that Judge
Howe has held court in the new fedora
court room, although Clerk T. S. Plat
used the room for the naturalization
session this week
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
SENDS WARNING TO
VERMONT FARMERS
Dealers Also Urged Not to Sell Seed
Potatoes and Beans to Unpatri-
otic Spectators.

Rev. Frazer Metzger Of Randolph,
1ireetor of food production and con
servation, telegraphs The Reformer
today from Montpelier warning pa
triotic farmers and dealers in Yer
mont against selling to spectators
seed potatoes and beans III Vermont
Taking chance to fatten their own
pocket books in a condition arising
out Of the war emergency, spccula
tors are now operating III the Yer
mont fields. The state needs all Of
the seed potatoes and beans now
available in the state. 1t will be
an act Of patriotism not to listen to
the appeals Of the spectators, but
to stand ready to cooperate with
the Committee OF Public Safety in
doing everything possible to secure
a record breaking crop Of food prod
nets this year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
JAMES H. FORD.
Native of West Chesterfield Dies in
Watertown. Mass.

James H. Ford. 81, native of West
Chesterfield, y. H., died yesterday in
the home of his daughter, Mrs. w. j.
Lowell, in Watertown, Mass, after a
long period Of i'll health. The funeral
will be held in Watertown and the body
will be taken Monday to West Chester
field, where the burial will take place
in the family lot.
Mr. Ford was son of Harden F
and Prussia (Wheeler) Ford. He spent
his early life iii West Chesterfield, con
ducting q farm He was also q carpen
ter and miller and was appointed the
first postmaster Of that town in lS6f
and conducted a store i'll connection
with the postof1ice during his term o.
office.
He leaves three sons, Charles,
George, and Harden and two daughters
Mrs. Lowell and Mrs. Susannah Blanch,
Ferguson, none of whom are now resi-
dents of West Chesterfield
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
SPECIAL NATION
WIDE CAMPAIGN
Some Day Next Month Will Be Selected
for Collecting Funds and Materi-
al for Red Cross

WASHINGTON, April 81 About a
score Of prominent financiers and bust
ness men here today on invitation of
President Wilson's to consider means of
financing war activities OF the American
Red Cross.
Some day next month will be selected
on which to conduct a special nation
wide campaign for collection of funds
and materials and the machinery Of the
Democratic and Republican committees
may be used in the campaign.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
RED CROSS TO USE ARMORY.
Committee on Supplies Named-Case Of
Yarn Arrives.

Mrs. i. G. Dewitt, chairman, has
chosen the following Red Cross commit
tee on supplies: Mrs. Fred Cressy. Mrs.
4. H. Crane. Mrs. r. T. Britain, Mrs. +.
l.. Burnett. Mrs. G. f. Foster and Miss
Ruth +. Dewitt.
The first work will be the making Of
30 comfort bags for the recruits Of Com
pany l. A case Of yarn of 100 skeins
for knitting has arrived and the commit
tee expects to have quantity Of sur
geon's shirts and shoulder wraps all
ready to give out. At the first sewing
meeting. which will be called early in the
week On account OF the uncertainty of
Festival hail being available at all times
he directors have decided to use the
Armory, the women to have the exclusive
use of the side entrance on Green street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
SPAIN TO MAINTAIN
STRICT NEUTRALITY
Cabinet Note Wants Severe Penalties
for Those Who Attempt to Injure
Good Relations.

MADRID. April 2l, via Paris The
new cabinet has had its first meeting and
has issued a note that it viii maintain
strict neutrality The statement saws:
As regards tie foreign policy the GOV
ernmcnt declares itself in full agreement
with crown address and answer given
thereto by parliament The government
will maintain toward bclligercntS the
same strict neutrality and will preserve
the same line OF conduct heretofore fol
lowed by Spain
The note concluded BY saving that
constitutional guarantee viii be restored.
Il asks that severe punishment be mcted
out 70 all who attempt to iniurc the
good relations between Spain ana the
lbelligerents
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

1880 q. m.- Morning service. sermon
subject, Religious Education.
ll.I7 q. H. B,bl, school.
Gl5 p. intermediate Christian
Eudeavor meeting.
80 p. m.- Evening worship. sermon
subject. The Pharisec and the
Publican nj Prayer. Dugan S or
chcsjra, chorus choir, double quar-
tct Everybody welcome
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
TWO KILLED ON
MASCOMA BRIDGE
National Guardsman Sitting Beside
Track and Man Who Ran to Warn
Him Hit by Train.

ENFIELD, \. H., April 20-Joseph
Harding of Lowell, Mass, a National
guardsman, ana Ezra Lawrence Of this
town We're killed by a Boston & Maine
freight train on the Mascamo river
bridge here early today Harding, wit
nesses said, was sitting beside the
track when 4 northbound train came
into sight Lawrence, who lived near
the bridge apparently thought the
guardsman was asleep and rushed
on the structure to warn him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
BRITISH TROOPS
CAPTURE VILLAGE
Take Gonnelieu, on the Front Between
St. Quentin and Cambray-Num-
Der of Prisoners

LONDON, April British troops
last night captured the village of Con
lnelieu on the front between St. Quentin
iand Germany, it was officially an
nounced today A number of prisoners
were taken in the sharp fighting here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

PORTLAND, Me, April %. - The
Norwegian saip Kongsli. reported sunk
h. mine or submarine in an Amster-
dam despatch today, left here the first
.of this north for Rotterdam with
about 5000 tons Of wheat for the Bel
gian relief commission.
The members Of the crew were most
ly Americans, commanded 10y Captain
\. 5. Olsen Of Bergen, Norway. The
| ship, which was a Norwegian oil burn.
ling craft, arrived here March Il from
Oran, Africa.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
ARGENTINE MAY
BREAK RELATIONS
Has Sent to Germany an Energetic Note
Demanding Satisfaction for
Sinking Vessel.

BUENOS AIRES. April % - The
government has sent to Germany an
energetic note demanding complete sat
isfactiou for the shaking Of the Ar
gcntinian sailing ship Monte Protegi
do The Argcntinian minister is in
structed to Immediately break off rela
tions if Germany attempts to cvadc re
sponsihilitv for the loss of the vessel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
SHIP LOADED WITH
WHEAT DESTROYED
Kcngsii Sunk by Submarine or Mine
Grew Mostly Americans, Saved
Except One Man.

AMSTERDAM, via London, April
2o,-Thc relief ship kongsH has been
sunk by q mine or submarine. One
member of the crew is missing, the re
maiudcr having bcca rescued.
The kong7li was hit while in the SO
called safe zone on Friday night The
missing man is the second mate. a Nor
WeGian The other, who were on board
-, OF whom ~ are Americans. have been
landed in Nmuiden. The vessel was
struck ON the etarboard side Because
Of the darkness the cause of the explo
sion that sank the vessel remains undis,
covered.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

1880 a m Subject oI sermon. The Use
ui Sunday.
II tj a m. Sunday school
100 p. m. Senior Christian Endcayor
meeting in the parish house. Topic
Missionary Opportunities ia Latin.
America l-ainh Gu:i-5. Mission.
any committee in charge.
100 y. m Meeting Of the teachers ant
officers of the Sunday school an,
the prudential committee in tn,
chapel, preceded by light mucl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
EIGHT WERE KILLED.
Part of Crew Perished When Suo
marines Cut Down Norwegian Ship.

LONDON, April PA despatch to
Central News from Copenhagen says an
official Norwegian communication an
nounces that the steamer Bergengut
has been sunk by a German submarine
and that eight Of crew were killed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, April D Regular meeting Of
Wantastiquet lodge, No. > Initiation.
Tuesday April II, at 7.30 !. M
Regular meeting of Dennis Rcbckah
lodge, followed hy social hour and re-
frcShmcnts
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
MINISTER BALFOUR
AND PARTY ARRIVE
British Statesmen Who Are to At
tend Conference In Washing
ton Reach This Country.

WASHINGTON, April q. - The
safe landing of the British foreign
minister, Mr.. Balfour, and his party,
was announced today by the state
department.
The official announcement said:
1.-The department of state has been
advised of the safe landing of Mr..
Balfour and his party
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
GRANTS SAFE CONDUCT.
British to Allow Former Austrian Am
bassador to Reach Home.

WASHINGTON, April 21-The Brit
ish government has formally notified
Ambassador Page in London that it is
prepared to grant safe conduct to
Count Tarnowski, the Austrian ambas-
sador.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
FISHING LICENSE
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Law Requires it, But Blanks Have
Not Yet Been Issued and Amount
of Fee Unknown in Hinsdale.
Special to The Reformer.)
HINSDAIE. n. IT,, April 2l.

Since last Wednesday the angler 5 Ii
cense law has been effective in this state
hat no blanks have yet been received
in this town and the amount of the fee,
either for resident or non resident Is
not known here. The legislature has
changed the law on bullheads so that
the open season does not begin until
June /.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
THE WEATHER.
Rain This Afternoon and Probably To
night-Sunday Probably Fair.

WASHINGTON, April q. = The
weather forecast. Rain this afternoon
and tonight. Sunday probably fair
Strong south shifting to west winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
Unitarian Church
Unitarian Literature Free.

Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs.
lanes NJ Adams. Cedar st
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
Red Mems Hall

Quonokticut tribe, No. ,, and Poca-
hontas council, No. 4. will hold a dance
tonight AT 5 o'clock. Everybody wei
come.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
STARTLING NEWS FROM
INTERIOR OF GERMANY

In Spite of the Rigid Censorship Sufficient Information
Has Leaked Out to Indicate That the German Empire
Is Facing Great Political and Economic Crisis -
10000 Munitions Workers Engaged in Bloody Strike
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
first Baptist Church

Rev. George Z. Tomkinson, Pastor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21
Centre Congregational Church

Rev. Richard II. Clapp, Pastor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-21

Continues on Page S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-07
President Wilson Apprised
of Objects of Entente
Powers.
PARLIAMENT Is
ADDRESSED BY KING
British Monarch Speaks Of Reply 70
American Note, Declaring Purposes
Of Allies Have Been Made Clear -
Parliament Recognizes Importance oS
Foreign Press and Gives Correspond.
ents Seats in Press Galleries.

London, Feb. liking George In
opening parliament today said the re-
sponse OF the allies to the message OF
the president OF the United States out
lined their attitude at present.
The opening OF parliament, always
picturesque, was shorn Of much OF its
color and pomp. The king was clad in
a uniform Of an admiral Of the fleet
and all Of the yords and members Of
the house OF commons who are entitled
to wear either khaki or navy blue fol-
lowed the example OF the king There
were also other innovations in keeping
with the time Of war.
The imperial escort consisted OF Of
ficers Of the overseas fighting force.
The galleries were set aside for wound
ed soldiers. For the first time in parlia-
ment the Importance OF the foreign
press was recognized by allowing space
In the press galleries to correspondents
from allied and foreign countries. The
kings speech follows:
For the third time In succession I
summon you to your deliberations in
the midst Of war. Certain overtures
Of which you are aware have been
made by the enemy with view to
opening peace negotiations. Their tenor.
however. indicated no possible basis
for peace. Ny people and my heroic
allies remain resolved to continue the
Just demands for reparation for ths
past and guarantees for the, future.
which we regard as esseHt!a! to tha
progress Of civilization.
objects Of Allies Outlined.
I'm response to the invitation Of the
president of the United States OF
America, we have outlined the general
objects at present implied by these
aims. Threats on public law and ths
rights OF humanity serve to steel our
determination more.
During the winter months my navy
! has maintained unchallenged its ceases
less watch on the seas and enforced
with vigor the blockade of the enemy.
My armies have conducted successful
operations, not only in Europe but In
| Egypt, Mesopotamia and Africa trust
| their united efforts will carry the sue
cess already won to n victorious con-
clusion.
Voice Given Dominion Representatives.
luNllSu ~ thy
dominions and my Indian empire.
which have borne so glorious share in
| the struggle to confer with my minis
ters on important issues involved In the
| war This step, trust, will establish
closer relations between all parts of the
! empire.
you will be asked to make neces-
sary provision for the necessary pros
ecution of the war.
Accomplishing the task to which I
| have set my hand will entail unsparing
demands on the energies and resources
of my people. I am sure. however. that
| they will respond with the same in
domitable ardor and devotion which
have filled me with pride and pleasure
since the commencement of the war.
l pray Almighty God may give His
| blessing to your councils"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-07
THREE.I HOLDS DAVENPORT.
Refuse to Permit Hayes to Transfer
Club to Central Association.

HefuSe TO PERMIT 0dyeS 10 'VdHSIcr
Club to Central Association.
Chicago, Feb. 7.-"Economy" will he
the watchword of the "ThreeT" Base
ball League for the coming season. In
a meeting of the magnates OF the Or
ganization yesterday ct tho Palmer
House n schedule of 1875 games was de-
cided upon and n player limit OF four~
teen men was discussed. altho not act
ed upon. President Tearney pointed
out to the owners that owing to the
unsettled condition of the country at
present it would be wise for everybody
concerned TO put on the soft pedal.
A schedule of 140 games was first
proposed. but when the president eN-
planned that this would mean an extra
expenditure OF $1,000 the moguls de-
cided to accept the shorter list of dates.
President Tearney asserted that should
this country be pulled into the world
war the league would not start the
season.
An appeal by James r. Hayes. of the
Davenport club, to be permitted to
withdraw from the league was denied,
but the matter will be taken up for
final settlement at Peoria Feb. ID, to
which date the meeting was adjourned.
A committee consisting of l.. r. Black
man, of Moline; Tom Reber, of Rock
ford. and Jack Ryan. of Peoria, was
appointed to handle the Davenport sit
uation. Mr.. Hayes pointed out that,
under present conditions in the tri-
cities he thought it would be better for
all concerned II Davenport were per-
mitted to join the Central association.
This was concurred in by the rest of
the magnates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-07
vN, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Z, 1917

ence to entangling alliances. on the
theory that America has been favored
by fortune with a splendid isolation
were declared utterly inapplicable to
present conditions by former President
William II. Taft at a dinner here last
night under the auspices of the League
to Enforce Peace.
'In the light of the present crisis,
he said, prepare to disregard the
warnings of Washington and Jeffer-
son. When this advice was given this
nation numbered only 100000 persons
and was four or five times further re-
moved from Europe than now in point
Of time required for transportation.
"Since the United States has become
world power. Neither Washington
nor Jefferson ever dreamed Of our Jap
anese problem, the Philippines or the
Panama canal"