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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
BELIEVE DISASTER
WILL STEEL AMERICA
British Press Comment on Loss of Tus-
cania-U-Boats Still Grave
Menace

LONDON. Feb 9.-That the sink
ing of the liner Tuscania will stimulate
the United States to even greater re-
solve and sterner efforts on behalf of
the fight for democracy is the opin-
ION generally expressed in editorial
comment in the morning newspapers.
Satisfaction is expressed and con
gratulations are extended that this, the
first disaster to many American trans
ports, shows the emptiness of the Ger
man boast that the submarines would
render the transportation of the Amer
lean armies impossible and would in
timidate the Americans. Nevertheless,
it is declared, it is too much to hope
that the Tusaania will be the last vie
tim, though the conviction is expressed
that the American nation realizes fully
the difficulties ahead and is prepared to
meet them.
Some of the editorials says that the
submarine menace has not yet been
mastered and remains a grave problem
to which the allies. especially Great
Britain and the United States, must
devote all their energies in view of
the imperative need of keeping the A.
lantie route open. The Daily Tele-
SrdpH says.
"'The Americans have defed the pi-
rates all these months, and we are con
vinced that the sorrow and anger which
| the loss of life on the Tuscania will
| occasion will only steel the hearts OF
| the people to preserve and deepen their
resolve. There is nothing in the Incl
/ dent to occasion alarm, but it consti
tutes a warning to us and the Ameri
cans to concentrate on the defense OF
the Atlantic
\ thousand men will step forwarj
to fill the gap left vacant by each OF
| the dead, says the Daily Mail. "Amer
| leans are looking the task straight il
the face, and dangers and difficulties
even disaster, will only serve to stimu
late and steady them.
The Daily Press declares that tn,
U-boat that sank the Tuscania did
bad day work for Germany. 1t adds
America will shed proud tears
then her heart will harden. 'Remem
Der the Tuscania! will be the irresisti
bic call to the eolors. 1t will also b.
the battlecry of victory
The Times, after expressing, like tn
other newspapers, sympathy for tn
American army and those personall
bereaved, says:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
FUEL COMMITTEE
MAKES STATEMENT
Clears UP Uncertainties Concerning Ap-
plication of It's Recent Order Re-
garding Wood Prices.

Uncertainties concerning the application
of the recent order of the local fuel com
mittee in regard to wood prices, and the
authority of the committee to take such
action are cleared up i'll the following
statement issued by the committee today:
Some uncertainty exists as to the ap-
plcation of the order of the fuel com
mlttee fixing the price of wood There
IS nothing In the order to prevent deal
ers from selling small quantities as frac-
tIonal parts of cord and if satisfactory
to the purchaser the dealer may make a
reasonable charge for delivery in addition
20 the price of the wood. Orders for a
cord or more must be delivered without
extra charge for delivery but delivery
means throwing out of the wagon only:
carrying into the cellar in baskets or up
stairs entities the dealer to make a rea-
sonable charge for this service
Dealers who tell their customers that
the fuel committee will not allow the sale
OF wood IN small quantities are simply
trying TO put the fuel committee in the
wrong and have made no attempt to live
up to the spirit OF the ruling.
In order that there may be no mis-
understanding as to the authority of the
committee, the following paragraph is
quoted from the order of the state fuel
administrator who derives his authority
direct from President Wilson, through
Federal Administrator Garfield.
Each local committee is authorized and
directed to fix the price Of wood, to mod
lfy the price and thus fix a new price
whenever in its opinion such a modifca.
tion is right and Just"
The action the committee is authorized
and directed to take in case wood deal.
ers refuse to abide by the price is ind-
Gated by the following paragraph:
Each local fuel committee Is author.
ized and directed to commander any
wood en- route to purchaser or in stock
by dealer and to direct the delivery OF
such to any person or family who III
which IN the opinion Of the committee Is
suffering or Is about to suffer from lack
of fuel
Owners of wood or dealers who want
to get IN line will have no trouble in
taking care of their patrons.
;. A. DANIELS,
H. r. BROWN.
F. II CRANE.
Fuel Committee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
LIGHTSHIP STILL,
UNACCOUNTED FOR
Beacon Which Drifted Out to Sea
Last Friday Not Yet Dis
covered.

BOSTON, Feb. "a heavy snow
storm of the New England coast inter
fered somewhat todaf with the searcn
for the Cross Rip lightship missing
from its station in Nantucket Sound
since Feb. l. The old beacon which
marks the channel between VINEYARD
Haven and Cape Cod broke from It's
anchorage as heavy drifts of ice swept
through the sound and while it was
sighted by coast guard vessels govern
ment officials said it probably had
DR. fled to sea.
Officers of lighthouse service said
they believed the crew of six was not
IN danger es a stock of provisions ana
fuel sufficient for a month had been
taken aboard a few days before the
ship, which is seaworthy, broke away.
New lighthouse tenders took up .he
hunt this morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

and tile persons at the pier to meet them
Every one ON board was thoroughly
searched before he was permitted to pass
the barriers and communicate with per-
sons on land and 20 persons, 81 men and
three women. were detained and taken to
Ellis Island Tor further investigation.
As the plans to take these precautions
We're not adopted until pyo days before
the boat docked, it was supposed that in
formation regarding German spies on the
Nieuw Amsterdam would be repeated
hereafter, on the arrival OF every neutral
ship from Europe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
FIVE BURNED IN
BOARDING HOUSE FIRE
Many Injured by Jumping from Win
dows Of Structure Located on
New York Waterfront.

NEW YORK. Feb. 9-Four men and
one woman were burned to death early
toda! in a ire that damaged a sailors
boarding house on Pearl street near
East Rive.
The dead are Caspar Russell, ~, pro
urietor OF the boarding house, Ms
Russell, Charles Bennett, g., and two
unidentified sailors
Many men jumped from upper door
windows Of a four story building and
four were taken to hospital where i,
was said they might die The Gre
started under a staircase on the first
floor, shutting of escape from the
sleeping rooms on the upper floors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
ROOSEVELT IMPROVES.
Physicians Say His Condition is Bet
ter Than Yesterday.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-The condi-
tion of Col Theodore Roosevelt. who
underwent two operations Wednes-
day, was reported at Roosevelt hos
pital early today as somewhat inn
proved. Drs. Martin and Duel saw
the colonel during the forenoon, and
reported progressive improve
ment during the last q hours.
His pulse and temperature are
normal, read bulletin issued at
1890 after two physicians had
called. "The alarming symptoms
IN the internal ear are subsiding.
Absolute quiet and rest will be es-
sential during his stay in the hos
pital of at least three weeks
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

BELFAST. Feb. 9.-Between 100 and
POO American soldiers from the Tuscania
arrived here Friday They were met at
the railway station b.- a battalion of the
Royal Irish regiment. headed by the regi
mental band which escorted them to
temporary quarters Crowds OF citizen,
assembled at the station and greeted the
Americans with enthusiasm. They ap-
peared to be little the worse for their
experience except for the nondeseript
clothing they wore. Many had on British
army coats, Lord Mayor Johnston has
received from American Ambassador
Page letter thanking him for the help
gwen the survivors,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
GERMANS USE DOGS
TO WARN OF ATTACK
Americans on Patrol Duty Find Animals
Chained Close to Barbed
Wire Entanglements.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Feb. s, by The Associated
Press. The Germans are using dogs in
their front line to warn them of the APP
proach OF patrols. Opposite the Ameri-
can sector a German dog listener" early
this morning prevented one of our patrols
from executing daring stroke Two cor
porals who were concerned in it have
been mentioned in official reports for
their spirit and coolness.
Accompanied by two privates the cor
porals left large patrol in a certain
place in an abandoned trench in no mans
land last midnight and went on to Ger
man ground. They found a smooth wire
barrier which had been shot to pieces
by American fire. Fifteen yards further
on they came upon German entangle-
ments of wire % feet deep with four
pointed barbs
The men were inspecting an opening
in the wire when dog, apparently
chained on the other side, began to bark
a dugout door opened quickly in a
trench and brusk voice was heard to
say 'tertig, meaning ready. Suddenly
a brilliant rocket went up and the Ameri-
cans threw themselves fiat on the ground
Just as machine gun began to spit
bullets
The corporals stayed where they were
for some time and listened to the Ger
man soldiers talk among themselves. One
OF the corporals knew German After the
Germans retired again to their dugout
the smaller patrol rejolned the large one
which soon after was the target for Is
or 20 German shells, but no one was hit
Mumps have again appeared in the
trenches A number Of soldiers are af-
ilicted as is one member of the corps OF
newspaper correspondents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
U. s. STEAMER FLOATED.
Had Been Aground Off New England
Coast Since Sunday

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Feb. 9.-An
American steamer which ran aground
off the New England coast Sunday
was floated at high tide early today
by wrecking tugs with the assistance
of two government vessels. The steam
er proceeded on her voyage and it was
reported she was not damaged. Before
the final attempt to float the steamer
some of her cargo was taken off.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
Prisoner Said to Have Ad-
mitted Being in Pay of
the Kaiser
CAME TO BRING
NEW CODE FOR SPIES

With Fine Writing Found On His
Person-said to Be Naturaized
American.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--Thc capture
oi a German spy, coming to this country
to re-establsh communications between
the German spy system in this country
and the German government, which had
been impaired 10y the ability OF the
American intelligence officers 10 read eX-
isting German codes, was reported las,
night after an inquiry at Ellis Island,
whert 40 first and second cabin passen.
gees were taken from the steamship Niew
Amsterdam which arrived here from Hol-
land Thursday
After II thin sheets oi paper covered
with letters and figures forming a code
had been found on the man, hc was said
to have broken down and admitted that
he came 60 this country in the pay o.
the German government IN order To- fur
nish spies now operating in this country
with the new code.
The man is said to be a naturalized
American citizen ct Dutch or German
origin lie is said to have confessed that
he received large sum OF money for un.
dertakiug the mission Ii was said that
the man had refused TO name the per
sons in America TO whom he had agreed
To deliver the new code.
Elaborate precautions were taken on the
arrival OF the Nieuw Amsterdam on
Thursday 70 make it impossible ion Ger
man spies on roard td srnugglc oltt paper,
Of any kind from the ship Only gov
crnmcnt officials were allowed t. % down
the hay on the cutter to meet the shin
on It's arrival When the Nicuw Amstce
dam docked in lIobol,cu, the pier wa
guarded by hundred soldiers and ms
tincs, and two ropc barriers were drawn
between the passengers leaving the shii
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
EXTENSION OF TIME
FOR REGISTRATION
German Alien Enemies Have Until Next
ednesday-Attorney General
Telegraphs A. P. Carpenter

United States Marshal Arthur P. Car
penter received this morning the follow
ing telegram from the attorney general
of the United States:
.'Time for registration of persons
required to register as German alien
enemies hereby extended to include
Monday, Feb. II, Tuesday. Feb. y,
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1918. Registration
will proceed on days mentioned at
places and hours each day and in man
ner already made public. Notify imme-
diately all chief registrars, requesting
them SO to instruct their assistant reg
istrars and request newspapers to give
necessary publicity of this extension.
Extension granted solely in order that
all persons required to register may do
SO and so avoid liability penalties for
non-registration.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
WAY BEHIND ORDERS.
Steel Corporation Statement Shows
Enormous Amount of Work Ahead.

NEW YORK, Feb 9.-Unfilled or
ders or the Onlted States steer corpora
tion on Jan. 81 were 9,377,S53 tons, ae-
cording to the corporation S concrete
statement issued today. This is an in
crease of 90, 1876 tons compared with the
orders on Dee. 81.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
TAKE AMERICAN PRISONERS.
German Official Statement Says The7
Wero Capturod

BERLIN. via London, Feb. Some
American prisoners have been capture I
north OF Niyray, 10 miles east Of st.
Mihiel, lys the official statement issued
today by the German general staff
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
THE WEATHER.
Snow Tonight and Tomorrow But with
Ricing Temperature.

WASHINGTON, February 9.-The
weather forecast: Probably snow to-
night and Sunday with rising temper
ature. Increasing south winds, becom-
ing strong on the coast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The peace agree
ment between the central powers and
the Ukraine was signed this morning,
according to an official Berlin state
ment as forwarded from Copenhagen bv
the Exchange Telegraph company
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
PEACE AGREEMENT
WITH UkRAINIANS
Germany Announces That Terms Have
Been Reached With South
Russians,

COPENHAGEN, Feb. "a peace
agreement has been signed by repre-
sentatives of the central powers and of
the Ukrainian rada, a semi official Ber
lin telegram announces.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, Feb. Irregular meeting
of Wantastiquet lodge at 7.30.
Wednesday, Feb. 13.-Regular meet
ing of Dennis Rebekah lodge Election
of delegates to the state assembly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

The young people plan to take another
short snowshoc hike Monday after
noon They win start from the church
at . o'clock Anyone wishing to Join
them is cordially invited Each one is
asked to take light lunch. Fifteen
went last Monday and had a very enjoy
able time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
Masonic Temple

Monday, II, 80 P. m.-Special meet
ing of Brattleboro lodge, No 102 Work
NJ. NJ. degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

1890 a. m.-Morning worship. Sub
Ject, The Call for Expansion.
! |. - q. m.-Bible classes for all
6.l5 p. m.-Inteemediate Christian En-
deavo,
1.30 p m.-Evening service. Subject,
The Light Of Experience.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09
Unitarian and Ujniversalist. Churches
Sunday. Feb. 10.

Sunday, Feb. 10.
Union service in Unitarian church.
io'5o "a. m.-Divine worship with ser
mon by Rev. +. Q. 5. Osgood. Sub
leet Enduring Hardness as a Good
Soldier Of Jesus Christ.
l. NJ mon Sunday school session.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

When an old woman looks extremely
young it Is a sign that the business of
the beauty plumber is hourishing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

1880 a. m.-Subjest Of sermon, Lin
coin, the Prophet of Democracy.
llij ja.m.-Sunday school.
400 +. m.--Junior Christian Endeayor
meeting in the chapel
$50 =. m-Senior Christian Endeavor
meeting in the chapel. Subject,
What NJ Church Stands For.
Peter 2:9-l2.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-09

Continued on Page A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
|nAN PREPS
| Will. BE GONE
| FROM LNEUPS
rERErr TRUE

snft,s high school football war
=, Win be all set to continue the
rheauls a. soon as the fiu ban Is
|npa according TO reports from
ID concheoL
Ma the teams take the field
mla. several OF the leading men
u y uszsing from tho rosters.
~ Eekmznn. Of Lincoln, has left
80 and d a member OF the naval
-vIuing station corps
~ lous Of Eckmann will handicap
> offsnsys work Of the Grcen
IN hoys without n doubt but
n he remainder OF tho team In
n The Red and Black warriors
a stil present a formidable line.
-Rsd- Smith. the stocky fulieack
I the Broadway squad. has left
<hsol. bat Coach Turner suil has
zxh hopes hts team will annex the
ME. ana viii rely on Norris and
Green. the svc halshacks. TO make
% the lcss q SEnish's leaving.
With Coach Resebarg out Mt the
rniverslty Il wasAfrgson. and sew
eral Il ~ naiRstxys Of the Frank.
IN TN mlbdng In the service.
% aemfIen At the Mount Baker
inuuoua \ nther dark at the
pssnal ttne
Hess6wE. however. IL expected n
I'm snle charge OF the Green and
III sgmd a. soon as Coach Hunt
{ IL university returns from the
~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
MILES OF RHYME MAY CAUSE GREAT CRIME
FIGHTING GOBS SHOULD NOT WRITE SOBS

Give me the rob who IS willing TO
night
Spare me. Kind Fate. from the COB
who can write.
~ night dream and wake TO scream
And curse all poets from my sight"
Confronted by the above rhapsody
on poe, pests. one Of Tho Star verse
carpenters writes the following de.
Tense.
Most war time poets are a scream.
who write OF topics by tho rearn."
Hear, oh critic, stay your wrath,
Thy way shall yet be primrose
path.
DO not print the worst. you under
stand
There's paper hasiset close at hand.
But don't queer their modest enter.
prise:
Inc your rhcars--don't criticize
At tho tender agc OF IS years
Millions pen knew naurh. OF tears
Nor smiles Aged and with sightless
eyes
lie composed tho rhmthmic loss OF
Paradise
Rome was not builded in day
suli your pen. OH eriuc--do not flay
Their verse. which soon may swell
Into nuthems-who can teli7
Tho Tobs I've seen have close-crop-
r.. So
The gobs I've seen havec ioso-crop-
ped hair.
or course that's neither here nor
there. Il. II. l..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
SPORT
SALAD

GREAT LAKES. Nov. 5.--Jack
Dempsey, conaueror of Fred Fulton
erst~hilo shlpbuilder. may be one OF
the performers who are 10 box be.
fore King George of England. spe.
ciai permission has been granted TO
enlist tho heavyweight in the navy.
Joe Wood. former Red Sox twtrl
err. who was one OF the star pitchers
OF the country for a season or two.
and then went 10 the scrap heap
because Of oyerwork. IL In Seattle.
He 4. training for the aviation
corps out at the University Of Wash
lngton campus.
Wood made famous comeback
during the past season when he
played the outfield for the Cievc-
land Indians in fiazhy style.
Johnny Mccarthy. proprietor OF a
famous right hand. will be seen In
action In a Portland ring soon. ac-
cording 90 word received from Tom
my Tracey, this official matchmaker
OF the Rose City boxing commission.
Tracey In reported TO he after Joe
Miller. a wcltsrwelEht from Camp
lewis. 70 take on the California mo
torman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05

laundry slip.
Now" he said--and his voice
shook "A bit-''tako this for example;
" Fathers, mothers. folks In general,
~ you have sicjsly sons.
You would like to s~s changed quick.
~ into strong and healthy ones:
II their appcute@ arc failing and their
meals are now a sham.
Let them 80 and Join the navy Of
dear old Uncle sam
Has the Aroma
Sounds like Bobbie Burns on the
morning after. doesn't III or Walt
Mason II he were tonguetiedf"
lie selected another sheet and be
gan again;
Gather round. my lads. and you
shah hear
The walls OF . COB who wants TO be
peer.
He sivsr us this poem that you may
know
His big IDEAS for running tho show. .
There are the editor continued
to himself. only Is pages TO this
junior edition OF Longfsilow. and ~
for as can find. the last ~ are
worse than the first Not all OF the
boys talk % tn. war In their verses.
however. Take a slant at this one;
stone walls do not "A prison make.
Nor iron bars n cage
-Tis true. II he who's there ensconccd.
lie foKie. blind or sage.
But tn the bridal path OF youth.
when love begins 10 tell
A tent can make an evil place
That corresponds To he'll"
SAILORS SONNET
Here followed several sheets OF i'm
prcssions and opinions on the quar-.
antine. concluding with these touch.
ing lines;
I'm go when I am full Of woo
And psychologist gloom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
HOPPE WILL
BE TAKING A
BIG CHANCE

Willie Hoppe. world champion
biIliardist. IL going TO risk" his titu'
lar honors when he meets Weiker
Cochran during the war work cam
pa,rn drive for funds.
Coohrane has been going great. ae-
cording 10 reports from the East. and
he sure will have TO go great" I'm
the minds OF local fans who saw tho
famous Willie in action. when he was
in Seattle. a short time ago.
Willie rislslng his title Is a huge
joke. say Seattle fans. Beating VII.
lie AT Billiards Is like beating n Bos.
ton team in the worlds series. II isn't
done.
OF course. Willie gives his services
free. but his tirne must be paid for. 80
young Cochran will have 10 come up
with n good sized" side bet. because
isn't Willie ''risking his title?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
HE SHOULD BE MASKED

Sporting Editor Star 7 heard
some swell FLU Jokes. which am
sending In 30 you 10 use in your
paper for s.. one OF them Ia orig.
inal and the others were picked up
by me from others. but a. have
not seen them published on paper.
Il makes no difference. and you can
print them under initials.
The first one II supposed TO be
said In the form OF question. Is
A PERSON WHO HAS THE FLU
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
He Says Salmon
Can Be Salvaged

Hundreds Of cases of canned sal
mon that went down with the A. J..
Fuller when she was ra-nmed in FL
lott bay By the Mexico Maru can be
salvaRed and used for human con.
sumption. says C. H. Dawson, presA
odnt OF the Deep Sea Salvage Co. y
Il submerged can OF salmon 100
feet" he said. "and the can was
merely dentcd bit by the pressure. +"
on the theory that the cargo Is a
total loss, Mexico Maru owners are
being sued for $780, 900 damages.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05

Please answer this and let me know
II you received my note.
And please don't let ~ go until
You're old enough TO vote"
The editor rose to his feet with a
sad smile. dumping tho poems into
the waste papsr basket with a tired
manner.
Said he 10 himself. said he:
20 Muse Eternal. take a rest.
Give me news. don't make me rnooxe
DER poems long In meter wrong.
That make these gobH a pest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-05
Rainier Heat and
Power Sues City

filed n claim with the city clerks Of.
flee for t9s.4i737. as damages
against the city Monday
The complaint charges that the
powerhouse OF the company. at Goth
ave. =. and Weller St. was damaged
TO the extent Of s36.4i7.37 when n wa.
ter main burst on Goth st. and flood.
cd the building,