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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
Fire on j. Y. Shaw Farm
This Morning Causes Loss
of $4,000
TWENTY-FIVE HEAD
OF HOLSTEINS LOST
Sheep on Barn Floor Tipped Over Bar
rel on Which Lantern Had Been
Placed-Property Owned by Charles
Greene-Partial Insurance.
Especial to The Rcformer.)

EAS1 II INE1, Fen. Is.
Sheep overturned a lantern in the
barn on the Jerome Y. Shaw farm,
owned by Charles Greene, on the Great
Meadows here early this morning, and
a fire resulted which destroyed the en-
tire set Of farm buildings and most of
their contents, with livestock and
produce, causing q los1 of probably
Il3,o0o. Some of the household furni-
ture was saved The loss was partly
covered by insurance i'll George "
Clay 5 agency in Brattleboro.
The buildings consisted OF two large
barns, a cornbarn, shed and ssorv-and-
a-half house, all of which were con
nected. They were situated not far
from the Boston & Maine railroad track
which runs along the western edge Of
the meadows. The flames reached the
house LAST and most of the furn!.a ire
was gotten out safely. In one CT the
barns We're $ sheep, most of which
were driven across the railroad to the
pasture TO the westward.
Besides the buildings there were
burned - head of grade Holstein COWS.
about 4 dozen sheep, three hogs, 30 or
more hens, from 80 to 90 tons of hay.
about 300 bushels OF oats and about 300
bushels OF corn.
Mr.. Greene went to the barn about
. q clock to look after his stock
open the doors in front of the man
gers to feed the cattle. He set down
the lantern on a barrel in the barn
floor and went into the house on an
errand- y few sheep entered the barn
floor and tipped over the barrel aud
lantern and when Mr. Greene returned
the interior of the barn was in flames
The draft sucked the flames into the
COW stalls and the cattle were soon
overcome.
With 50 much dry produce in the
mows and on the scatfolds the interior
OF the barn was soon a secthing fur
mace and IT was impossible to save any.
thlng above the main floor. Six COWS
and calf under the main floor were
gotten safely out
From the main barn which was abont
100 feet long by loo feet wide the
hames spread to the tobacco barn ad
joining on the northeast corner, where
the sheep were herded The alsa
spread to the cornbarn at the north
west corner thence to the shed and last
the house.
The Shaw farm contains 200 acres of
some OF the most productive tilIape
lahd III town. 1t was owned bv the
Late Jerome Y. Shaw and some I0 wears
ago became the property of the Tar
box brothers cf this place, who NOW
i've IN Dummerston. On account Of
foWage by water because of the con
structlon of the big dam at Vernon the
property was bought by the Connecti
cut River Power company and about
two years ago it was sold to Charles
Greene, who came here from Alstead
\. II.
In times of Connecticut river floods
IN years gone by water and ice have
neeh known to rise to the caves of the
mouse, and persons have been taken
out OF the upstairs windows and trans
ferred to land by means of boats. At
times 1t has been deemed expedient tn
fasten the house to nearby trees with
chains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
SEVEN MORE ENROLL,
FOR SHIPYARD WORK
Brattleboro Carpenters and Tradesmen
Apply for Membership in Public
Service Reserve.

Seven more Brattleboro carpenters
and tradesmen have applied for mem
bership, through S. 4. Daniels, in the
United States Shipvard Volunteers of
the public service reserve, ready for
service when called by the government.
They are Arthur p. Rogers of IS3 south
Main street, George S. Knight of -
Chestnut street, Bernard NJ. Cavanaugh
Of . Maple street. Werner Marin of -
Belmont avenue Michael J Cavanaugh
Of Maple street, Edward NJ. O'Con-
non Of % Maple street, George $. Holden
of 10 Organ street.
Mr.. Daniels IS in his Office in Crosby
block every evening until IL o clock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
ISL AMERICANS
IN LIST Of DEAD
III Bodies from the Tuscan
la Have Been Laid to Rest
on Scottish Coast
MOST OF VICTIMS
WERE IDENTIFIED
Last of II Bodies Recovered Were
Buried Yesterday-Resting Place to
Be Marked by Permanent Memorial
Survivors in Hospitals.

A SCOTCH SEAPORT Tuesday, Feb.
Il, by The Associated Press.-Cp to
Tuesday night, week after the disas-
ter, III victims of the i'll fated Tus-
cania had been laid to rest at various
points on the Scottish coast.
They were divided as follows: Amer
leans 13l, Unidentified and unidentified; ;
crew, four identified and three uniden-
titled.
The Associated Press correspondent
co-oIerated with the American army Of
1cers in obtaining these figures which
20 forward to Washington as the most
accurate and complete list obtainablc.
The last Z of these bodies recovered
all Americans-were buried this aft
ernoon, villagers again coming many
miles III n doWnpour Of rain to pay
their simple tributes to the American
dead
Temporary fences have been built
around the graves to be replaced hv a
permanent enclosure as soon as the ma
terlals can be brought to these desolate
shores.
\ British colonel who has worked
day and night since the disaster help
ing the Americans bury their dead, an
nounced today that the people Of the
nearby countryside had started public
subscription to erect a permanent mon
ument to the Americans. There are
eight Americans still here too i'll TO
leave. One American officer and u
men are still III hospitals at Glasgow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
DODGED THE CENSOR.
And Now Newspaper Correspondent
Will Be Tried on Serious Charge.

LONDON, Feb. l3.-Andrew Bona,
Law, chancellor of the exchequer an.
nounced today in the house Of commons
that action would be taken under the de.
fense OF the realm act against Col Rem.
plngton. the military correspondent of the
Morning Post, for an article which ap-
peared in the Post on Monday. The ar
tlcIe complained OF was submitted II the
censor, who refused his permission to
publish it. The article afterwal,. was
published in a different form without be
ing submitted to the censor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
VERMoNTERS HUNGRY.
Soldiers on Way South Nearly Wreck
Springfield Lunch Room.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. IA
bunch of 100 Vermont soldiers hit town
at lois last night, en- route to Camp
Greene. Charlotte, \. c., and nearly
wrecked Baldwin 5 Phoenix lunch on
Main street. They weren t riotous, but
they hit the place in such swarm that
they upset system and everything else.
with the result that for a long time no
one got anything to eat The damage
was slight and the men finally had their
appetites satisfied. They were in charge
Of II. u. Skeels and left on the 2.53
a. m. train for New York. Although en-
listed men they are within the draft
ages. They entered the service to 90
with the First Vermont infantry as
pioneer corps troops.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
AERIAL ACTIVITY.
Otherwise Conditions Are Normal Over
the American Sector

WITH THE AMERICAN ARAIY. IN
FRANCE, Tuesday. Feb. l., by The As
Sociated Press.-Aside from increased
aerial activity the American sector has
been normal the last - hours The
American gunners are said to be grow
ing more accurate daily They have
been effective in registering on roads
and light railways back Of the enemy
line. The wounding of three men in
consequence of an accident was report
ed today, constituting tae only new
casualties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
GETTING MORE COAL.
cargo to American Woolen Co. Taken
for B. & M. Railroad.

BOSTON. Feb. l3.--Threc tbouxand
tons, OF coal, part of a cargo which ar
rlVed by water, consigned to the Amer
lean Nooien company was turned over
70 the Boston & Maine railroad TODAY.
ihls step was decided upon at a con
ference at the office Of Fuel Admins
traitor James ]. Storrow, who, in an
hounclng it, said it would relieve an in
creaslngly acute situation. Reports
reaching him today, Mr. Storrow said,
showed considerable Improvement
both as to water and rail shipments.
The railroads moved SAT cars of coal
INTO New England from the western
gateways during the q hours ending
at midnight.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
In Odd Fellows Temple

Wednesday, Feb. l3.-Regular meet
ing of Dennis Rcbekah lodge. Election
of delegates to the state assembly.
Thursday. Feb It. 80 p. m.-Regular
mcctin; ct Canton Palestine, No. 3.
Bowling matches Tor this week: Feb
l3. teams u and T.; Feb II, teams \
and +; Feb. IL, teams ID and G..
Monday. Feb ls Regular meeting oI
W ntastiquct lodge. No. ;. Special bust
ne Election o. noble grand and film,
oi other vacancies as may bc required
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
CANADIANS STRONGER.
Better Off in Men, Material and Guns
Than Ever Before.

CANADIAN ARMY HEADQUAR-
TIERS IN FRANCE, by Canadian
Press, Ltd, Feb l3-Canada is enter
ing upon the spring campaign stronger
IN men, material and guns than at any
previous time. The Canadians are hold
ing larger front than ever before
While military regulations prevent any
extensive statement from the field as
TO developments il may be said that
one effect of the recent increase in
forces has been to add materially to the
rifle strength in the line
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
MYSTERIOUS CASE.
Real Estate Dealer Declines to Tell
How He Was Wounded

BOSTON. Feb. l3.-Edward F Earnes,
real estate dealer, % years old, was
shot and wounded in the head early To-
day IN his office IN State street. An hour
later he was found by the police in the
Back Bay district nearly a mile away.
He decIlned to say how he had been IN
jured
Examination Of his office showed many
blood stains and a revolver with two
empty cartridges IN the chamber The
case was reported by the night watch
man Of the building after he had taken
Barnes IN the elevator to the street with
blood streaming from his face. II Ms
SAID at the hospital that Barne, was not
seriously hurt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
ADAMS WITHDRAWS.
Hays Of Indiana to Be Chairman of Re
publican National Committee.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 13.-John T. Adams
OF Iowa this afternoon announced his
withdrawal from the contest for chair
manship of the Republican national
committee, viii II. Hays of Indiana
will be placed in nomination by Mr..
Adams and his election by acclamation
probably will follow. Mr.. Adams will
retain his position as vice chairman, ac-
cording tc the compromise plan
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
CAPT. SHERMAN DEAD.
Mortified, VT, Mans Body Buried
on Scottish Coast.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The
home addresses of soldiers buried on
the Scottish coast, taken from The
Associated Press list Of those unac-
counted for as checked up with the
Iuseania s passenger list, include
Capt. Philip Vincent sherman.
Northfield, VT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
DEMAND ON RUMANIA.
Central Powers Insist on Peace Nego-
tiations Immediately.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. I3.-The Berlin
Tageblatt says that the central pow
crs have addressed a demand to Ruma-
MIA to enter peace negotiations and
have requested an answer by this eve
ming. The newspaper saws ttle demand
did not take the form of an ultimatum
with threat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
MOBILIZE COLLEGES
Arrangement for Technical Education
CT Men Needed in Army Service.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l3.-To pro-
vide for the technical education of men
needed, particularly Of ordnance bureau
and signal and engineer corps, the war
department today announced the crea
ton Of special committee Of army Of
fcers and an advisory board Of educa-
tors who will mobilize the schools and
colleges behind the army. The com
mIttee of officers is to be known as the
committee on education and special
training.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
WITH THE FRENCH AR

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
FRANCE, by The Associated Press Feh
13.-During three successful french
lalds early this morning the French ad-
vaheed as far az the fourth German line
between LaPretrc and Mort Mare wood,
and took prisoners belonging to the 9th
BaVarlan and the 94th Landwehr di-
VISIONS. The German cntanglements had
been DESTROYED by French artillery last
night and the progress of the assault
ing column was favored by a heavy
mist. The Germans attempted raid
at Regneville in the same district, but
were repulsed with heavy losses.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
Centre Congregational Chur oh

Friday. Feb Is, 3 to ) p. m.-Nalentine
social IN the chapel for the jun'cr tkria-
tian cndeayorers and friends between th"
ages of and II years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
Won HERTLING TO REPLY.
Expected to Make in Reichstag Answer
to wilson's S Speech

LONDON, Feb. l3.-Count Won H2rt-
ling, tle imperial German chancellor, an
Exchange Telegraph despatch from
Amsterdam says. intends to answer
President Wilson ) message in the
rcichstag Tuesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
SEPARATE PEACE?
Correspondent Sees Possibility of Ac-
ticn by Austria Hungary.

LONDON, Feb. 13.-Aeeording to the
lobby correspondent of the Daily News
facts are known which bring the posi-
bilty of separate peace between
Austrla-H Hungary and the entente allies
much nearer. Great reluctance, he says,
Is manifested in Austria toward the
prospect Of fighting British and Amer
lean troops on the western front.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
First Baptist Church

Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Brownel will be
at home to the congregation at the par
sonage this evening from 7.3o To 10
O'Clock, when the entire congregation IS
invited To attend
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13

Late last week some of the German
newspapers printed reports that Field
Marshal Mackenscn had sent an ulti-
matum to Rumania on Feb. 6 demand
ing that peace negotiations begin with
in four davs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
SUCCESSFUL RAIDS.
French Soldiers Brought Back Prisoners
--Aviators Bomb Nancy.

PARIS, Feb. l3.-Today 5 war office
statement says:
-" The French carried out several sue
eeSstul raids east of Auberive and in
the Nosgcs and brought back prisoners.
German avlators last night threw down
several bombs on Nancy. Three civilians
were killed and five wounded. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
Real Service for Tradesmen

Ii the Government is willing to pay you
good wages to help build ships to carry food, ammu-
milton, clothing supplies and men to reinforce our
boys in France will you work for her? If So enroll
IN the Shipyard Volunteers Stick to your Jobs and
the government will let you know when and where
they want you and the pay you are to get.
SANFORD A. DANIELS, Crosby Block
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
THE WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Thursday.
Slightly Colder Tonight.

WASHINGTON, February l3.-The
weather forecast: Partly cloudy to-
night and THURSDAY Slightly colder TO.
night Moderate northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
Masonic Temple

Thursday, Feb. II, 80 p. m.-Reg.
mar convocation Of Fort Dummcr. Roy
~ Arch Chapter. Work: NJ. NJ. NJ. de-
gree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13
Unitarian and Universalist Churches

Wednesday night, 80 o 'clock-Reg-
ular meeting Of Troop No. /, Boy
Scouts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-13

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Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
JAS. L. TAPP GIVES -. '...::.
WOOL TO RED; CROSS

Mr.. Jas. l.. Tapp the popular and
successful manager of the Jas. L. Tapp
Department Store. Columbia, has a.
gain demonstrated his wonderful gen
el osity and genuine patriotism by do
mating two pounds Of the famous
white House" wool to the Columbia
chapter of the Red Cross. Mr. Tapp
is firm believer in his country and
has given freely to every cause per-
tanning to the successful conduct of
the war.
Mr.. Tapp has contributed as much
to the business life of the capital city
as any man. He conducts one Of the
largest department stores in the South
and is always looking out for the well
fare of his friends and customers He
puts the pep" into every transaction
and his splendid business accumen
knows no bounds.
His donation of white House
wool to the Red Cross is but another
evidence of his devotion to his coun-
try's cause.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
CARD FROM MIR. SHUHPERT.

To the Democratic Voters of Lexing-
ton County:
l wish to take this means of thank
ing my friends throughout the county
for their many assurances of support
in my race for the House of Represen-
tatives. On account Of pressing work
on the farm, it has been impossible for
me to make a thorough canvass of
the county I have endeavored how
ever, to make all of the campaign
meetings, and have discussed all is
sues from the stump, stating clearly
my views on all matters of public in
terest am making the race on my
own merits and not on the dement's
of any man in the race. If you hon.
or me with your votes l shall endea-
vor to represent all the people to the
best of my ability. l will so conduct
myself as to win the plaudits of my
felolwmen and At the same time re-
fleet honor upon Lexington County.
I shall appreciate the votes of every
man in the county.
Faithfully yours,
H. u. S!1UMPERT.
Fe!iOn. S. c.. August 20, 1918.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
KYZER-SHERWOOD

A marriage Of unusual interest to
the people Of Lexington and vicinity
occurred in Rome, Ga. Wednesday
August 14th when Miss Winnie Sher-
wood became the bride Of Mr.. Will
lizard T. Kyzer Of Lexington. The mar
riage took place at the home of Mrs.
George D. Wood sister Of the bride at
$50 A. NJ. so that they could catch a
train at 7 o'clock for Lexington where
they spent several days with the
grooms parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
r. Kyzer.
Mrs Kyzer is a charming young
lady and is quite popular with her
friends and acquaintances.
Mr.. Kyzer is a graduate of Clemson
College and has large circle of
friends throughout the State. After
spending sometime in Lexington they
will go to Kingston. n. c. where Mr..
Kyzer holds the position of L. S. Dem
onstration Agent.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
MR.. SMITH TO VOTERS.

To the Voters of Lexington County:
The campaign Is fast closing Men
and measures have been discussed as
they have not been in recent years. AS
in National and State politics, so
believe that in our County race for
the House Of Representatives to
which I am seeking Reelection. the
war and loyalty are the great issues.
I say here, as I have said at every
campaign meeting in the County, that
I stand squarely and openly with
Governor Manning who today has 5
sons on the blood soaked battle fields
of France, with our great and incom-
parable Wilson and our government
at Washington, together with our Gov
ernment at Washington, together with
our three million brave American SOL
dier boys now at the front and en-
route, and l do not, and will not sup
port, and thus endorse any man for
any office who by word. deed or insin-
uation stands otherwise.
have given you two years of hon.
est conscientious service, meeting the
issues as God gave me best to see
them, owing no man, and fearing no
man in my actions. Having this ex-
perience and determination, I believe
I can be of more and better service
if you elect me for the next two years.
My record is before you. I am not
ashamed of any part of it, and I hope
it meets with your honest approval.
Do not judge me by all the measures
passed. but by my vote on those meas
ures. I beg that you beware of any
11th hour charges or rumors, gotten
out to injure too late to be denied or
corrected.
In conclusion, I wish to thank my
friends all over the County in advance
for their earenst and active interest
in my behalf till the polls are closed
on the eth inst
Very respectfully submitted.
S. E. SMITH.
Swansea, S. c. August 20, 1918.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21

dens and have been held back in the
clutches of oppression. and nv ef-
forts. whether in a private or official
capacity will be directed to his inter.
est In this regard. l may add. there
is a vital conflict between the State
and National laws with reference to
the Labor Contract Laws. and some
effort should be made to reconcile
the difference as to give the farmer
a definite and legal understanding
with reference to the labor problems,
The people of South Carolina have
had an opportunity of Judging nv
qualifications and integrity. For
two years l served as a member of
the House of Representatives from
Barnwell County and since then have
been three times elected ATTORNEY
General. NV official conduct is an
open book to The voters. and if. in
their opinion. I have been faithful
and impartial. I then seek their fur
ther consideration for the honor and
trust | am asking. and promise that
in nv conduct. both nesorallv and
officially l will ever uphold the moral
laws of the people. as well as respect
and promote the laws of the land.
and will set forth every effort. to
bring credit and honor to the trust
which YOU may place in nv keeping.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-21
LEXINGTON RED CROSS CHAP
TER

At the meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Lexington County
Red Cross Chapter held at Lexington
on August s, 1918, the different BRAN
ches reported work as follows for the
month of July:
Batesburg; 400 cotton pads by y;
103 split irrigation pads; 3S hospital
garments; and comfort pillows.
Leesville: 38 pairs of hospital gar
ments; dozen bed shirts; 95 cotton
pads.
Swansea: 60 irrigation pads. 200 cot
ton pads by -; and three dozen bed
shirts.
Lexington: 1872 split irrigation pads.
The Treasurer reported the total col
lections for the asst month of S564.51
and disbursements of s70.33, leaving
a balance in hand of S494.24.
Mrs. E. G. Dreher of Lexington and
Prof. J. w. Ballentine Of Leesville
were appointed delegates from this
chapter to attend a meeting to be
held in Columbia August 9th for the
purpose Of consulting about the gen.
eral Red Cross activities.
The Committee recommends the
f. alton of Branches out of all the
ALA,llaries in the County wherever
they are strong enough numerically
to organize branches. The Brook
land Branch has been organized and
is at work and the indications are that
they will tablish u strong active
branch at that point.
(This communication was crowded
out last Week.)