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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
German Soldiers Ordered
to Stop Ruthless Warfare

Amsterdam, Oct. 1S.-The German
armies in the field have been or
dered to refrain from needless de-
struction of property and cities in
occupied territory. According to ad-
vices from Germany, newspapers last
evening were to publish the follow
ing communication:
The German army command has
brought military measures into ac-
cord with the step taken for the con-
clusion of peace. The German ar
mics have received orders to cease
all devastation of places, unless they
are absolutely forced to follow this
course by the military situation for
defensive reasons.
Nevertheless it is to be expect
ed that in. the gradual retreat prop
erty will be lost which is fireplace
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
Gasless Sunday Ban Lifted;
100000 Barrels Saved

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Fuel Ad-
ministrator Garfield yesterday lifted
the ban on "gasolineless" Sundays,
effective at once.
Should gasoline stocks again fall
dangerously low, it was stated at
the fuel administration, the request
will be renewed. 1t is probable that
priority orders will begin for ship
ment of gasoline overseas.
In announcing the withdrawal
of the request, the fuel administra-
tor said through the loyal response
of the public, 100000 barrels of
gasoline was saved for the military
forces.
The stocks of gasoline east of Cali
fornia, it was stated, have not ma
terially increased or decreased. On
October IA, the stocks were 3,134,-
731 barrels of motor gasoline and
166,369 barrels of aviation gasoline.
This Represents the entire reserve
and is not available for export, as it
is stored in territory as far west as
wyoming anu lHCluuSS SloId5S III
various interior oil-producing locali-
ties.
The peak load of domestic con-
sumption is passing, in the belief
of the oil division of the fuel admin
istration, and it is hoped that over
seas shipments will not be quite so
heavy. Through priority order
giving preference at refineries to
shipments for overseas. prompt sup
plies for Europe will be assured and
if any shortage exists, it will be do
nestle.
The fuel administration, it is stat
ed now is considering the question
of conservation, with view of deter
mining what further measures, If
any, will be needed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
Warm Coats at
Modest Prices

The first thing about these coats that
will attract you is their becoming charm
and attractive appearance. Next you will
be impressed with their fine fabrics,
which provide warmth without being
burdensome. Then you will like their
perfect tailoring, effective trimmings and
general air of beauty.
Finally, you will be delighted with the
very moderate prices which a fortunate
purchase enable us to quote
Coats of velour cloth with Coney fur
trimming, in different shades :. $25.OO
Coats of melton cloth with pile fabric
trimmings and buttons, pleats and belts
in navy, brown and few blacks, S25.OO
Coats of Burela cloth, in dark green,
navy, or taupe-plain but attractive with
pleats, belts, buttons, and large collar that
may be worn high or low; sizes 38 to A,
$500
Other coats of Burella cloth, plain tail
ored, with velvet collar and cuffs, in
taupe, green, brown, blue and few pur-
pie; sizes SO to A ............. $25.OO
BowMAN's-Third Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

philadelphia Division = The lis
crew first to go after o'clock 1S1,
1O1. 13O, 116. 123. los, is, 100.
Fireman for lis.
Brakemen for 115, 1S1 (2). 100, 1913.
1O5, 11S.
Fireman up: Sheskoff, Mclaughlin.
Brakemen up: Funston, Hall, Hol-
lenbaugh, Smith.
Middle DivisiOn-The SO crew first
to go after LIS o'clock: 90. 22S, 305,
S5, 80. PA, 224. 22, 23.
Engineers for 80. 80, 80.
Fireman for &c.
Conductor for 35.
Flagmen for SO, 1913.
Brakemen for 22S, 30 1913.
Engineers up: Sweigart, Rathefon,
Shelley, Baker.
Firemen up: Hoover, Haskins, Ulsh,
Swartz, Book, Weaver, Mclaughlin.
Conductor up Lower.
Brakemen up: Bonsell. Kreps, Stein
niger.
Yard Board-Engineers. for &c. g.
&c, 4-7C, SIC, 11C. LAC, 2-14C, A.
15C. 5-15C, 6-15C, 32C.
Firemen for 11C, 12C, LILAC, 5-15C,
else. 16C, 17C. 2SC.
Engineers up: Fry. Dougherty
Eyde, Nye, Ulsh, Bostdorf, Lackey.
Firemen up: Burns, Hoffman, Reber,
Chubb, Faesick, Hampton, Bolan.
ENOLA SIDE
Philadelphia Division - The 234
crew first to go after 345 o'clock: 233,
225. 252, 211.
Engineer for 211.
Firemen for 234, 211.
Middle DivisiOn--The 234 crew first
to go after 2.45 o'clock: 105, lis.
Engineer for 11S.
| Fireman for 11S.
! Flagman for 11S
Brakeman for los.
Yard BOard-Engineers for I'd 1876,
1st 129. I'd 129, 4th 129. I'd 1872, 1876,
| 11S.
| Firemen for las. I'd 126, Sd 126. Sd
| 129, st 129. 1st 32, I'd 1O2, I'd 104, 112.
| Engineers up: Liddick, Barnhart,
Beckhart, Brown, Huggins, Hanlen,
Smith, Il. p. Brown, Book, QuigIey,
Fenical.
Firemen up: Wendt Sanders, Ready,
Lightner, Kreitzer, Stoll. McCon, Hep
ner, Koch, Frank.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
GERMANS BEGIN
NEW AVENUE OF
EXIT FROM WAR
9 French Troops Pursue Rear
Guards From Achery to
Anguilcourt
FIGHT NEAR GRAND PRE-
Near Vouziers Foch Soldiers
Cross AiSne River in the
Argonne Region
FIGHT NEAR GRAND PRE-

Paris, Oct. 1S.-The Germans have
begun a new retirement movement in
the area between the Disc and Serre
rivers, between Laon and Cambria,
according to the official statement
from the war office to-day.
French troops advancing from Ach-
cry and Choigny are in pursuit of
the German rear guards. Anguil-
court has been occupied by the
French.
In the Argonne region the French
have crossed the Aisne near Vouziers.
Fighting continues in the area west
of Grand Pre-.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
German Soldiers Told
Wilson Wants Them Slain

New York. Oct. 1S.-The distribu-
tion among German troops by their
officers of tract attacking President
Wilson on the ground that it was his
will to kill which was responsible
for the continuation of the war, was
reported October by a representa-
tive of the Associated Press with the
French Army. The tract attacking
President Wilson purports to be a
quotation from an article in the
newspaper Mir of Moscow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
Silk and Lisle STOCKINGS

Womens silk stockings with high spced heels wide gar
tops in black and colors $1.75
Womens silk stockings in plain black and white $3.50
Women silk stockings in black cordovan gray Beige and
silver, pair ........... $500
Womens silk Isle stockings in black white, brown
gray pair pl.OU
BowMATs-Main Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18

able by money-that is to say, inso-
far as such devastation is inherent
in the conduct of the war itself and
especially in the bombardment of
German positions by enemy artil-
lery."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
PEACE STOCKS
RISE in N. Y.
100000 Shares in First Hour
in Wall Street; Prices
Rise
BY associated Press

New York, Oct. 1S.-Notwithstand-
ing official warnings from Washing
ton that the war is not yet over, the
Doom in peace stocks which began
early in the week, to-day assumed
broad proportions. In point of civ
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18
PASSENGER SERVICE

philadelphia Division - Engineers
up: Gilliums, Hall, Osmond, Gibbons,
Pleam.
Firemen up: Copeland. Shafner.
Bleich, Floyd.
Middle Division Engineers up:
Keiser. Crum. Miller, Graham, Keane.
Riley.
Firemen up: Orr, Keiter. Fletcher.
Snyder. Kerber Mellinger. Hoffman.
Swab. Colyer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-18

BELL 1oo1-235e UNITED
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
MORGAN HORSE CLUR
COMMITTEE NAMED
Il. +. Lawrence One Of Representatives
Who Will Work With Govern
ment Experts.

Elmer A. Darling, president of the
Morgan Horse club, has appointed Major
Charles A. Benton of New York. pur-
chasing agent Of horses in this country
Tor the French government; c. c. Still
man Of New York, secretary of the Nor.
gan Horse club, and H. r. Lawrence of
Brattleboro, committee to meet the
representatives of the bureau of animal
industry connected with the United
States department of agriculture, with a
view to outlining the plans for Morgan
horse work by the government. The ap-
pontments We're made at the request of
}. K. Mohler, chief of the bureau of ami
mai industry. 1t is expected that the
committee and the representatives of the
bureau will meet in Middlebury MAY l3.
It Is hoped that the government work in
breeding Alorgans will be greatly i'm
proved and enlarged as result Of the
Joint effort Of the committee and the
government experts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
STAPLES SMITH
WEDDING TODAY
Double Ring Service Performed at 1
O'clock Today in Home of Bride
groom's Parents

In the presence of relatives and few
close friends OF the bride, the marriage
OF Harold Elmer Staples, who is connect
ed with the law office of Tillinghast &
Collins of Providence. r. L. son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Charles G.. Staples of Brattle-
boro. and Miss Margaret Dorothy Smith,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George Ed
wards Smith of Amherst, Mass. took
place in Mr.. Staples's home at 90 High
street at / o'clock TODAY Rev d. f.
Trout, pastor of the First niverSalist
church, performed the ceremony The
bride. who was unattended, wore gown
o1 white georgette crepe with a veil
caught with orange blossoms and carried
a shower bouquet of white roses. A dou-
bic ring service was used The ceremony
was performed in front Of a bank of
palms and cut flowers were arranged
about the room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Staples left today for a
short wedding trip. Mrs. Staples's going
away dress was of Oxford grey silvertone.
with Il corsage bouquet of deep pink
roses.
Mrs Staples graduated from Amherst
high school in 1911, after which she stud
led music and French at the Agnes Scott
college III Decatur, Ga. She then entered
Smith college, graduating in the class of
1916. Her engagement to Mr. Staples
was announced at that time.
Mr.. Staples is graduate of the Brat
tleboro high school in the class of 1910
and from Harvard university with honor
IN 1914. He then took a course at the
Harvard Law school, graduating from
there in 1917. After his graduation he
took position with Tillinghast & Collins
IN Providence. He is a member of the
Massachusetts bar and was admitted
to practice in the state of Rhode Island
last Friday. He recently enlisted in the
naval'reserve in the Newport district
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
EIGHTY-EIGHT IN
CASUALTY LIST
Six Killed in Action and Is Missing in
Action-Gardner, Mass, Boy
Is Dead

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The cas-
ualty list today contains IS names, di-
vided as follows: Killed in action, six
died of wounds, three; died of accident
two; died of disease, nine; died of
other causes, one; wounded severely,
-four; wounded slightly, As; missing in
action, -.
The following officers were named
Died of wounds, Lieut. Joseph Quesen-
berry, Las Cruces, n. NJ; died of dis
ease, Maj. Charles G. Baird, Richmond
Hill. n. y; died Of accident, Lieut..
Robt 7. Cross, Huntington, Mass. !;
Lieut.. Chester A. Pudrith, Detroit,
Mich; died of other causes. Lieut.. Jo-
sePh W. Wilson, Logansport, Ind; :;
wounded severely. Lieut.. Clifford R.
Livingstone, Hevrill, Wis; missing In
action, Lieut.. William d. Staggers,
Benton, Ala.
Those killed in action were. Sergeant
Albert Stefanik, Lowell, Mass: Cor
poral Danase ]. LaFlamme, Bristol,
Conn; Privates Gustaf Erickson.
Gardner. Mass; Charles F. Wiseman,
Ewing, Neb. The list included the fol
lowing who died of wounds: Private
Nicholas Bernargino, New Britain.
Conn; died of disease. Private Charles
F. Hall. Attleboro, Mas; missing in
action, Private Michael Desago. Rox-
bury, Mass, Wilfred Marques, Fall
River Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
BRATIIEBORO VERMONT, MONDAY EVENING" NAY 6 LOIS
TOWN NEARLY $4,000 OVER.
Brattleboro Liberty Bond Subscrip.
tion Stands at 1881, 200.

Local Liberty loan figures com
piled this morning show that Brat
tleboro exceeded its quota bv $1S.-
900, and the Brattleboro district
(Which includes Dummerston, Gull
ford, Halifax, Marlboro, Putney and
Vermont by $4,000.
The total for Brattleboro was
1881, 200 against quota of 1862 300:
that of the district $414,000 against
a quota of $400,70O.
There was the usual rush of late
bond buyers Saturday afternoon and
evening, the Brattleboro Trust Co..
alone taking 335 applications during
that time. Here are the final fig
nres as given out by the local banks:
Peoples National, Brattleboro town.
$l62,550; district, $l6S,400. Yer
mont National, Brattleboro town.
Sli5,70O; district, $780, Brat
tleboro Trust Co., Brattleboro town.
$9l, $50; district, $lOl, $50. In addi,
tlon the total includes $1l,lOO ac-
credited to Brattleboro from outside
sources.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
HORSE RUNS WITH
CHILD IN CARRIAGE
Makes Wild Dash Down Hill in West
Brattleboro Until Stopped by
Pole Held Across Street.

hair raising episode and at the
same time a miraculous escape from Sc
rlous injury and possible death hap
pened yesterday morning in West Brat
tleboro, when John McKay's horse ran
down South street hill, formerly known
as Potato lane, with his little daughter,
Alice, years old, IN the carriage
Mr.. Mckay was getting ready to take
his cream down to the street car and
had left the.horse hitched to a top car
riage in the yard. The little girl
climbed into the carriage and the horse
began to feed on the grass and stepped
on the rein, swapping it in two and at
the same time pulling off the bride.
The horse started to run Just as Mr..
Mckay returned to the yard Mr. Nc
Kay tried to get the child ont of the
carriage, but was unable to do so, and
called to her to hang on, which She did
and which possibly saved her life When
she was rescued she was still clinging
to the side of the top of the carriage,
unhurt and apparently not greatly
frightened.
As soon as Mr.. Mckay saw that he
could not stop the horse, he rushed to
the house and tclephoned TO O. G.
Covey, who lives farther down the hill,
to stop the horse if possible.
Leland Covev and Charles II. Allen
lost no time in procuring a long pole,
which they held across the road, and
as the horse came down the Hill on a
run he tripped over the pole, which
threw him to his knees.
Mr.. Allen and Mr. Covey held the an
imal by the nose, although he did some
kicking and tearing around after being
stopped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
CANNON NON-SUPPORT
CASE MOL PROSSED
Husband and Wife Again Living To
gether-Gannons and Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilkins Settle Differences,

In the municipal court this morning
the case of Mrs. Nora Cannon Of West
held, Mass, against her husband. Z. j.
cannon, non-support case, was mol
pressed by States Attorney W. R.
Daley. 1t appears that Cannon had
carried out the court 5 order relative
to the weekly allowance. also that Mr..
and Mrs. Cannon were again living to
gether.
All the other differences between the
Gannons, who formerly lived in Brat
tleboro, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Wilkins
Of Brattleboro have been adjusted and
mutual release passed between the
parties. The differences included an ac-
tion brought by Mr.. wilkins against
his wife for alleged trover, an action
by Mrs. Wilkins against her husband
alleging malicious prosecution and an
alienation of affections ease brought bv
Mrs. Cannon against Mrs. Wilkins.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
Loan Subscriptions Total
S3O5,317,OOO, S55,OOO,OOO
Above Quota
OFFICIALS LOOK
FOR BIG INCREASE
Reports Were Missing from 252 of the
844 Banks-Figues Received at Bos-
ton Indicate That Connecticut Leads
in Percentage.

BOSTON, May 6.-Incomplete returns
OF New England Liberty loan subscrip
tions, tabulated at the federal reserve
bank here today, gave the district a to
tai Of $}05 81 900 or So, 900, 900 more than
lts allotment Reports were missing from
252 of the 844 banks Officials looked
for a considerable increase in the tina
count. Connecticut led in the percentage
standing with l45 per cent on its allot
ment. Maine was second with l39 PEI
cent The total number of individual sub
scliptions was PCS 200 The report by
states was az follows: Maine Sl7,47l 500
ld9 percentage; New Hampshire. $l3,
9l5,65o, lS percentage; Vermont, s..
493,l5u with l27 percentage; Rhode Is
land S27 ,262, $50. 100 percentage: Con
necticut. S4Sll7,05O. l45 percentage
Massachusetts, $3.50, 0,06505o, III percent.
age; total $3o5.3l7,0oo, and l22 per
centagc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
BRITISH AIRMEN
DROP MANY BOMBS
Attacks Made on Chaulnes Railway
Junction and on Cities Recently
Taken by Germans.

LONDON, sunday.-The official
statement on aerial activities, issued
tonight by the war office, reads as fol-
lows: "There was dense mist Sat
urday until evening. when reconnais-
ancc was possible Nine tons of bombs
were dropped on the Chaulnes railway
Junction and on Bapaume, Armenti-
eres, Merville and Espaires There was
very little air fighting, One hostile
machine was brought down by our
aNiators and four others were disabled.
Two of our machines are missing. Two
OF our machines missing since Nav 3
have since returned After dark. al
though conditions were still unfavor-
able, more than three tons Of bombs
were dropped on the Chaulnes railway
junction and ON Bapaume. All our
machines returned
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
SHOT AFTER STABBING.
Laborer Killed by a Second Policeman
Shooting in the Dark.

TAUNTON, May 6-Manuel Sylvia.
laborcr, was shot and killed in a
house in Park street yesterday after he
had stabbed James Walsh, patrolman.
Walsh and Philip Cronan, another pa
trolman, had entered the house and
arrested Sylvia ON charge of Great
ing disturbance.
As they stared to leave with him
Sylvia snatehed up short bayonet
and stabbed Walsh in the neck. With
only fiashligAt to guide his aim in
the dark room, Cronan fired four shots
three of which took effect in Sylvia s
body causing instant DEATH The fourth
shot inflicted slight wound in
Walsh 5 thigh
At the hospital it was said that
Walsh S wounds probably would not
be fatal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
Former Wilmington Man
Bequeathed Property to
HOusekeeper
MARRIED SHORTLY
BEFORE HIS DEATH
Was 80 Years Old at That Time
Widow Entitled to Dover Rights
Contest Is Made by Testator's Broth
er in California.

Dispositions of o. E. Butterfeld, Her
bert l.. Fox and Florence Clark, all of
Wilmington, have been taken in Brat
tleboro IN will contest involving the
Will of the late William Johnston of
Mooers, \. T., formerly of Whining
ton Mr.. Johnston drew his will in
Wilmington Feb. 8. 1917. He died in
Mooers Jan. Of this year at the age
OF so years, seven days after his mar
riage. His will, filed in the surrogate
court Of Clinton county, n. Y, be-
qneathes all his property valued at slO.-
900 to Miss Eva Kingsley of Greenfield,
Mass, who kept house for him in viii
mington.
The parties whose depositions were
taken were the subscribing witnesses to
the will. The contestant is BENJAMIN
g. Johnston Of Coalinga, Cal, brother
OF the deceased. Judge A. F. Schwenk
OF Brattleboro presided as commissioner
at the taking of the dispositions. At
torney Harrie B. Chase appeared for the
proponent and Attorney w. H. Dunn
OF Champlain, n. Y, for the contestan,
Mr. Johnston S widow is entitled to
her dover rights in the estate.
There has been no hearing on the will
so the grounds of the contest have NOT
appeared.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
Red Men, S Hall

Tuesday. May Regular meeting Of
Brattleboro camp, No. 72s7, NJ. W. \. On
account Of the village meeting the meeting
will not open until 9 O'Clock. Important
business to come before the meeting. \
full attendance is desired
"Wednesday, MAY 8. 1902. m.- Meeting
of Triumph lodge. No l33, :. +. Of \. After
the business meeting there will be an en-.
tertainment followed by refreshments. 10
which an admission fee will be charged
Public is admitted at O'Clock. All vel.
come.
Dances will be held in Red Men s
hall every Saturday until further no
tice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
TO PROBE GRAFT CHARGES.
Department of Justice to Investigate
Aircraft Production.

WASHINGTON, May Ga department
of justice investigation of the charges of
graft i'll aircraft production made BY
Ciutzon Borglum, the sculptor, was or
dered today by President Wilson. Bor-
gum's charges of pro-German influence
also will be investigated. Demand for
an investigation was made in the senate
recently.
Investigation by the department of
justice was asked of the President by
Howard Coffin, formerly chairman of
the aircraft board, who requested it in
order that the reputation of innocent
men might not be ruined by charges
that had been made.
A billiondollar appropriation for air
craft production was asked of congress
today by the war department. This
would add to the $640,000,000 appropria.
tion already made and expended.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
WILKINS & HOVEY
MOVING MACHINERY
Machine Shop to Be Located in Cam.
bridge, Mass.-Interest in Business
Cold to G. H Dyer.

Wilkins 4 Hovey, who have operated
machine shop on Flat street, are moving
then machinery today preparatory tc
leaving Brattleboro. G. H. Dyer of the
q. H. Dyer Go. of Cambridge, Mass. has
bought an interest in the firm and ar
rangements have been made to locate the
business in Cambridge, building having
been leased for that purpose. The busi-
ness Will be largely increased, and it is
probable that new building will be
erected later.
Dyer & Co. do a large business in auto
mobile specialties and Wilkins & Hovev
have done large amount of work for
the concern the past year and a half
lhey viii take over the welding business
of the Dyer firm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
Odd Fellows Temple
MAY I. Rebekah drill.

Tuesday, May I, Rcbekah drill.
Monday, May Regular meeting of
Wantas,!quet lodge, No > The commit
tee on legislation will report on an i'm.
portant matter. A large attendance is
desired. The third degree also will b.
conferred.
Wednesday, May S-An Old Folks
dance will be given in /. o. o. r.
temple by Dennis Rebekah lodge All
Odd Fellows, their families and friends
are invited. A good time and good
music is assured. Tickets, So cents a
couple. Extra ladies, II cents. Ly-
man IS orchestra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
MRS. MARY HOWARD
DIES IN HOSPITAL
End Came During Noon Hour TODAY
Attempted Suicide in West Brat
tleboro SATURDAY..

Mrs. Mary Howard 81. who attempted
to end her life Saturday by inhaling
ehloroform and who was taken to the
Melrose hospital. died there at I2.45
O'Clock today. Mrs. Howard had regained
consciousness and seemed to be better
until early this morning, when she began
to fail rapidly.
She was born in Edinboro. Pa, in 1897.
She leaves three children by a former
marriage, They are William Morrow of
Meadvlile. Pa, Miss Nettie Morrow of
New York and Mrs. Della Pease of Mum
son, Mass.
Mrs Howard had lived the past year in
the home OF f. A. Knight in West Brat
tieboro; previous to this time she had
lived IN the Home for the Aged in Spring
field, Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-06
NO PEACE OFFERS.
No Representative Of Neutral Nations
in England at Present Time.

LONDON, May 6-Foreign Secretary
Balfour told the house of Commons to-
day that no peace offers had been made
recently by the enemy. He added:
There is no representative of a neu-
tral nation in this country who has
made tentative or informal suggestions
of peace negotiations.