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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
WEST BRATTLEBORO
Death Of Timothy NJ. Allbee

Timothy NJ. Allbee, rs, died III
Townshend, at the home Of his son,
Perlie T. Alibee. Monday night, Jan
:. He was born in Rockingham Feb.
~. 1871, son Of Timothy and Clarissa
Auhec, one Of 10 children.
At nine years Of age he drove alone
flock OF sheep from Hartford to
Rockingham When within mile Of
his Journey : end, a friend Of his father
urged him to remain in his home over
night and finished the journey with
him. At l. he carried on s. goo
farm. Fifty-one years ago he moved
TO Brookline, where he bought farm
and built all the buildings on IT. He
conducted this farm Ill an efficient way
for 40 wears. after which he sold TO
his son Hugh. retiring to Newfane for
three years, and then bought his late
home in West Brattleboro. The past
two years, being broken in health, he
spent at the home Of mis- son, Pcrlie,
IN TownsheEd.
He represented his town III Mont
lelier, was first selectman and justice
Of peace for years, was also trustee
{ of the Windham County Savings bank
at Newfane He was twice married
| His first wife was Emily Osgood. She
/ lived but two wears and left daughter
Della, now Mrs. John Kenney Of New
fame.
In 1869 he married Eliza \. Morse
Six children were born Of this mar
rage, all Of whom are living, Alice
Eliza. wife Of DR. Harry Martyr OF
Northampton. Mass, Guy Henry @
East Hardwick, Hugh Lloyd OF Hollie
Mich, Minnie Belle, wife of Park Hol
land, Mark Timothy, and Perlie Park
the last three Of Townshend. He leave
his wife, seven children and one broth
er, Warrea L.
The funeral services were held a
the home of Pcrlic 2. Allbee Thursday
Jan. 10, n ! clock, all the children
being present except Hugh. Rev. |. NJ
Compton eli West Brattleboro, Tor NOR
than % years friend OF the family
otiieiated, assisted by Rev. J. ". Law
renee Of 1ownshend. The burial too
place in Woodlawn cemetery in New
fame.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

CONFIDENCE IN
SECRETARY OF WAR
House Leaders Learn That President
is of Opinion That Much Harm and
Little Good Would Come of Proposed
Change

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Congres
sional plans for creating a separate de
partment of munitions with a new cab
met officer at its head meet with no
favor at the White House. Members Of
the house who called on President Viii
son Yesterday to ask his opinion of the
movement, returned to the capitol with
word that the President believed that
no good and much harm might be done
by setting up a new department and
Idisrupting the existing machinery of
the war and navy departments. He
was said to have expressed the utmost
confidence in Secretary Baker and to
| have declared that while the war and
navy secretaries have tremendous tasks,
he was satisfied that the work of sup
plying munitions would be adequately
handled by the organizations now being
lperfccted. assisted by the war industri es
board
Bills proposing a department of mu
Initions have been introduced in both
the senate and the house, one of them
iby Chairman Chamberlain of the sen
ate military committee. Nearly all the
members of the senate committee are
said to favor the Chamberlain bill
which is one of the measures the com
mittee proposes to press for early pas
sage as a result of the ordnance ans
other army supply Deficiencies disclosed
during its investigation of war prepare
tions.
; The group Of representatives, saw tn
! President yesterday soon after the cab
| met meeting, to attend which secretar,
Baker interrupted a sharp cross-exami
: nation on supply shortages he was III
dergoing before the senate committee
, In the party were Representative BOZ
: land of Missouri. who introduced Ser
e ator Chamberlain S bill in the house, an
five members of the house military con
' mittee; Representatives Caldwell an
$ Lunn of New York; Fields OF ker
lucky; Olney of Massachusetts al
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

which require explanation, and which
really should be deducted from the to
tai amount to ascertain the present
financial condition.
1.-The total amount appropriated for
Red Cross work in France was $37 ,445,-
613.12, but included in this amount is
f6,922, 600 approximately, appropriated
for the purchase of supplies in this
country to be shipped to and placed
in the warehouses of the commission in
France In the appropriations which
the War Council has made upon the
recommendation of Major Murphy and
his Financial Committee is included
these sums, so that this amount, or a
very considerable portion of it, will be
available for further appropriations.
There is also included SIS ,O00,0 600 for
working cash capital for the commits
sion to France, which will only be spent
for specific appropriations authorized
by the War Council and is, therefore,
likewise deductible from the total
amount appropriated. There is also IN
eluded in the above list of appropria-
tions $4,000 for working capital for
the fourteen divisional officers
There is one other appropriation in
'AhAt'N III ltlf tiSl b4 dpITppfldtltlS
which requires comment and that Is an
appropriation of @ll ,2ss.4l7 for the pur-
chase of supplies for resale to chapters.
such as WOOL yarn, and gauze. This
amount is represented either by sums
| du" from divisional offices. or by goods
| to warehouses. but as ii is going 90 be
necessary continually to have Il stock
| Of such merchandise on hand. this sum
Is not available for further appropria-
tions. 1t is a working capital and it
| IS believed that no further additions
will have to be made TO this working
| capital, but that it Will be entirely sufi
Gent for the period OF the war
This leaves available to the War
! Council, assuming our estimate Of col
Iections to he correct, for further ap-
preparation 423 $780, 600. and leaves in
the Treasury today. and from collec
tions reasonably expected TO be made
! approximately S5o,00o,0o0, a portion Of
which IL, of course, encountered hv the
! appropriations already made -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
Church Holds Annual Meeting.

The annual business meeting of the
First Congregational church was held
last evening, opening with social
hour, followed by, light lunch, after
which the regular business of the eve
ming was taken up, with L. F. Clark
moderator. The reports for the past
year showed the church to be i'll a good
financial condition. There have been
eight additions Of members during the
past year. The bylaws of the church
were amended and besides various min
or changes made in phraseology and
otherwise. A missionary committee, so
cial committee and a special committee
were added. The Kansas City confes-
sion of faith was adopted for the
church in place of the former confes-
sion of faith.
The following officers were elected:
Clerk, c. r. Prentiss; treas, w. f.
Chase; auditor, f. A. Knight; receiver
Of benevolent offerings, /. F. Clark;
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Motion Picture Attractions.

Today the Empire presents II. b.
Warner in Wrath, sixth play Of the
Seven Deadly Sins, in FIVE acts; War
News and y Bathtub Marriage, a com
edy. On Monday William Fox presents
Dustin Farnum in Durand Of the Bad
Lands and the Ford Educational, Max
ing an Auto.
Today the Princes, theater presents
William Duncan and Carol Holloway
III the Nitagraph Western drama, Dead
Shot Baker, also Chester Conklin, Bill
" Armstrong and Ethel Teare il the
New Paramount Mark Sennett com
edy, The International Sneak. Or
Monday America 5 great stage com
medicine, Madge Kennedy, viii b,
seen in the new Goodwin comedy, Ba
by Mine, from the stage success BY
Margaret MAYO, also a Burton Holme
travel picture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
HELP GET THE SPIES.

This country has long been honey
combed with German spies. Every
day or two some person who passed
as business or professional man,
and who has been well regarded, is
caught with the goods = and ar
rested. Every state, every city, and
every town harbors these agents or
allies of the enemy who are mas
querading as peaceable citizens. Our
easy-going, think noevil way makes
smooth sailing for pirate craft, right
into the councils of state and city,
and even our own homes. No coun-
try had ever 50 well organized and
numerous spy system as Germany
has maintained right here IN the
United States under our very eyes.
The constantly recurring incendiary
fires, the ingenious lies of endless
variety, are both part of the same
underground system. The Chicago
Herald has printed, run down, and
exploded more than one hundred of
these adroit falsehoods which would
pass muster with most auditors.
Here is where we can all be alert
to spot and stop this propaganda.
The next one you hear, run it down
to its source You will not get far
before Won reach someone who can t
remember who told it. Anvbody
who is full of information favorable
to Germany and unfavorable to our
cause, and who can Z remember
where and from whom he acquired
this news, will bear watching. Here
is an opportunity for boys and girls,
as well as grown-ups, to run down,
locate, and explode this work Of the
prora gandists.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
Emerson building, Elliot street. Sun
dav service at l0.45 a. m. Subject,
Sacrament. Wednesday evening testi-
monial meeting at 1.45. Reading room
open daily except Sundays and legal
holidays, from 3 to ) Q clock All are
welcome.
Methodist church, Rev. Douglas G,
Guest pastor. Services for the week
Sunday morning at 1890, sermon by
the pastor. Topic, The Price of Unbe
lief; 1145 a. m, session of Sunday
school-there s class for all; $50 2. m.
meeting of Epworth league; 80 ?. M.
regular church service with sermon by
the pastor Topic, The Two Foundation
Stones Of the Gospel. Friday evening
at 7.30 clock, regular church praye
meeting. Topic, Forgetting God.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

collector Of sub. H. c. Harris; ushers,
II. c. Harris, w f. Chase, f. A knight.
James Gibson; member Of the business
committee for three years to succeed
r. 7. Wheeler. N f. Chamberlain: ad-
ditional members of the standing COM
mittee. Mrs. l.. H. Stellman. Mrs F..
G. Taylor; missionary committee, L. T.
Clark. Mrs. II. c. Harris, Miss Maria
L. Stedman; members of the social
committee. president of the Brother
hood president of the Woman 5 asso-
citation and president of the Christian
Endeayor The church also ratified the
election of officers of the Sunday school
made last Sunday. Superintendent, W.
+. Chase; asst. supt., G. r. Prentiss;
zee. and treas, Miss Emma Mixer; jun
Tor supt.. Mrs G. r. Prentiss; asst.
junior supt., Miss Florence Ames; supt
of the home department, Mrs. Frank
| H. Martin; cradle roll supt., Mrs Jo-
seph McVeieh. 3
The committee appointed a year ago
to revise the roll members was con
tinued in office in order to complete
the work
It was voted to use the every mem
Der canvass again for raising funds
for the year 1919.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

Magic lantern show for the benefit
of the Red Cross, under management of
Charles Crosby and Robert SimondS,
tonight at o clock at home of c. R.
Crosby on High street. Admission )
centS-AdX.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
SWEDISH CHURCH ANNUAL.
Officers Elected by Local Lutherans-
To SAFE Fuel

The annual business meeting OF the
Swedish Lutheran church was held
Thursday evening with Dea. August
Johnson in the chair and {. +. Peter
son clerk. Encouraging reports were
read by the treasurer and the various
organizations of the churh, showing
that the church is in a prosperous cen
dltion financially. The Ladies Aid SO
ciety was the heaviest contributor to
the church treasury with $500, and the
Young Peoples society contributed
about 800. The Dorcas society is a
live organization and had also helped
the church treasury, but omitted to
send Il report to the meeting. The
treasurer OF the Sunday school report
ed receipts as $6s.66 and disbursements
as S60.s3, leaving a cash balance OF
1888
The following otficera were elected
for the ensuing year: August John
son, deacon; Alfred johnson and John
Hallgren, trustees; auditors, G. +. Pet
crson and Gustave Erickson; supt. OF
Sunday school, Carl II. Ekberg. The
selection of delegate 10 the NcN
! England conference to be held il
! Springfield, Mass, was left with til,
| church board. August johnson ant
| Carl H. Eckberg were elected delegate.
to the National Federation. Ella
Wennersten volunteered his services a
| organist and also TO conduct the serv
ices for the present
In order to conserve fuel and to re
duce expenses the evening services az
omitted for the winter. Rev. Ernes
V. Peterson, who preached during tn
holidays, returned this week to resum
his studies at Upsala college, Kenil
worth. ~ j. The board OF trustee
will meet next week for organization.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

Shallenberger of Nebraska. The en-
gagement was made by Mr.. Borland,
who suggested that the house should
have the benefit of the President 5
views. After the call several Of the
military committee members said they
had been opposed to the new depart
mcnt plan and that the President s ex-
PLANTATION had confirmed their opposi-
ton. The opinion was expressed that
regardless of what might be done in the
senate the proposal would get nowhere
on the house side
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
GRANDMOTHER knew
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old.fashioned mustard.plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. Get
the relief and help that mustard
plasters gave. without the plaster and
without the blister
Musterole does it. 1t is clean, white
ointment, made with oil of mustard. 1t is
scientifically prepared, SO that it works
wondets, and yet does not blister the
tcndcrest skin.
Just massage Musterole in with the fin
gcrtips gently. See how quickly it brings
relief how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitls tonsilitis. Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches OF
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises. chIblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest OF often prevents pneumonia,
30c and Coo Jars, hospital size $3.50.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
WORKING DAYS AT THE
RED CROSS ROOMS
(This supersedes any previous
schedule.)

Surgical dressings will be made on
Monday afternoons, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings and Thursday
afternoons.
Sewing on Tuesday and Friday
afternoons.
Anyone having a spare hour IS
asked to come in either morning or
afternoon and assist in cutting
gauzc for surgical dressings.
Every patriotic woman is expected
TO take some part in the Red Cross
work, for which there is such an ur-
gent call.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
RED CROSS HAS
SPENT s3O,OOO,OOO.
Dawson Says This is Part of
S75,000,000 Thus Far
Appropriated
ORGANIZATION HAS
22,OOO,OOO MEMBERS
Increased from $4,000 to That Total
Since Last May-Chapters Have
Grown from 555 to 15,000-Total Sub

Since Last May-Chapters Have
Grown from 555 to 15,O0o-Total Sub
scriptions.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l2.-1enry T.
Dawson, as chairman of the Red Cross
War Council, which was appointed on
Nav 10 Las. by President Wilson, has
issued statement in which detailed
accounting is given OF what has been
achieved by that body during the last
eight months. Chairman Dawson 5
statement sets forth the latest available
figures concerning the work of the Red
Cross, and covers especially the state
of the organization 5 finances.
After showing that the Red Cross
since May 10 has increased from 4S6,-
3g4 to fully 22.00o,000 members; that
its chapters and auxiliaries have grown
from 5j5 to $4,000 in the same period,
and pointing out that the organization
is operating through commissions in
France, England, italy, Serbia, Russia,
aud Rumania, Chairman Dawson makes
this statement regarding finances:
1.-THE annual income of the Red Cross
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12
BRATTLEBOROLOCAL.

Rev. Richard II. Clapp will conduct
the chapel service at the Retreat sun
day afternoon at 3 o clock.
The annual meeting of the visiting
committee for the Home for the Aged
will be held at the home Mondav. Jan
Il, at 3 clock.
The next meeting of the BrattleAoro
Ministerial union Will be held at the
home of Rev. Richard H. Clapp. 10
Putnev road, Monday afternoon at 90
o clock
The new war books at the library are
| III great demand and nearly all of them
are out most of the time although there
were on the shelves this morning On
! the Road TO Liege, the Great Push and
! Through Iron Bars. Duplicate copies
have been ordered Of Over the Top, Ny
Four Years in Germany and Private
/ Peat.
Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Field have re-
turned from their wedding trip. which
! included a visit to Boston. Portland.
Bar Harbor. Me-, and other points.
Mrs. Field, who was Gladys Caldwell,
Is one of Brattleboro' 5 well-known
nurses. She is a graduate of the Chau-
tauqua training school in Jamestown
\. Y, and has been nursing here the
past five years. Mr.: Field is a rail
road emIloye at East Mortified, Mass
having been employed there the past
II years. Mr. and Mrs Field will bl
ut their home on Putney road after
Ian. Is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

Mrs Julia Bills is i'll in the home
of Mrs. Viola Roberts of Western
avenue.
The Needlecraft society was rleasan
| " entertained yesterday afternoon in
the home Of Mrs Walter f. Bartlett
David T. Perry was in Shelburne
| Falls, Greenfield, Colrain and Halifax
Thursday on a business trip.
| Mrs. Luke Weatherhead, who has
been in i'll health several months, is
now confined TO the bed a greater part
Of the time. *
Henry King of Ashuelot, \. H., I'M
derwent an operation Thursday eve
ming in the Melrose hospital. Dr. Lynch
was assisted by Dir. LaChaine of Hins<
dale !
/ David II. Cooley, who had been as
sisting at the Melrose hospital few
days in the care of the fires, finished
work their today and returned to the
east village.
Mrs. Fred Wilder entertained the
Larkin club in her home on Meadow
brook road Tuesday evening The oc-
oasion was an especially pleasant one.
Music was enjoyed and refreshments Of
lee cream and waters were served.
Miss Ruth Prentiss, who had been
spending the holidays here with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs c.. R. Prentis,
returned yesterday to resume her duties
as teacher OF art in the schools in
Montpelier She stopped in West Rut-
land over night to visit her sister, Mrs.
j. Denton Smith, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Stellman will
leave Monday afternoon for Provi-
dence, r. l., where they will be Joined
by her sister, Mrs. B. S. d. Allardice.
They viii sail Tuesday from New Lon
, don to Tarpon Springs, Fla, where they
plan to spend three months with Mrs
a Stellman s and Mrs. Allardice's niece
. Mrs. John Hill. Miss Gladys Stellnian
a viii stay during their absence with
her brother, ". +. Stelman, and family
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-12

The empress of Japan is an active
leader in all movements undertaken by
the women of Japan for the relief Of
war sufferers
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-22

Marshal Foch is directing a battle
in which are engaged simultaneously
or successfully six million men be-
longing to eight different nations
against Germany" said Col. Reguin, a
STAFF officer. recently.
History will how how he does it:
I do not pretend to do so here. But
because | served under him and at
times lived in his intimacy / may be
permitted to recall two personal men,
cries to which the present situation
lends a certain interest.
In February. 1915. following upon
the terrible battle OF Ypres, Foch said
simply to us:
THE enemy offensive upon the
western front is smashed for some
time to come. 1t is a great triumph,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-22
Beet-Suqar Industry.

The United States and Spain are the
only countries which produce both
cane and beet sugar in any consider
able quantity. The development Oh
the ~beet-sugar Industry the United
States has been one of thaS-Sssasesl
ricultural and manufacturing growfh5
Of this country. From 1898 the beet
sugar production In the United States
increased from $4,000 tons to approxt-
mately 100000 tons In 1915.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-22
CAMPBELL

CRANBURY. Nov. IA large com
any assembled In the First Presbyte-
iage of Miss Florence Gerhart Perrine
Il, at $3.50 o'clock to witness the mar
iage Of ISIS Florence Gerhart Perrine.
Jniy daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
thur l.. burroughs. Tho ceremony
The nuptial music was played by Ar
hur l.. Burroughs. Teh ceremony
Uas performed by Rev. ]. Il. Curry.
Mrs. Andrew Carton, of Trenton. q
cousin of the bride, was matron or
honor.
There were about one hundred and
seventy-ive invited guests and after
the a reception was held at
the home OF the bride.
On their return from a short trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell will reside In
Cranbury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-22

by reason of the far reach of the Ger
man plan (proposcd conquest of the
naval bases): but 1t Is still Il negative
success. We must solve the problem
OF the future use of our numerical u
periority."
"a very difficult problem" immcdi
ateiy exclaimed q general friend OF
his. To which FOch retorted: ~
grant you that the problem is a diff
cult one, but that does not
me; II alters nothing In the Necessity
OF solving II. Therefore, gentlemen,
make the best use OF your braIns!"
And he returned to his studies.
The very dificult' problem. from
which already in 1915 Foch separated
only the epithet in order only to recall
the necessity of solving II, Is solved
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1918-01-09
AS TO COMBINATION SALES.
Only One Combination Allowed..That
OF Corn Meal and Sugar.

The Courier Is in receipt of the
following information from the State
Food Administration:
Reports Of violations Of the sugar
combination sales ruling recently is
sued by the United States Food Ad-&
ministration have come to the atten-
ton Of the food administrator for
South Carolina. The Food Admins
tration has issued a warning to all
grocers that only one combination
sale with sugar is allowed-that of
corn meal Grocers are allowed to-
require a purchaser to buy two
pounds OF corn meal to every pound
Of sugar. No other combination is
permitted. The following telegram
was received recently from the Uni
Washington:
con and after this date all combi-
nation sales Of food commodities are
forbidden, with exception stated be-
low. Sale OF one or more food COM
modities upon condition that pur-
chaser shall buy one or more other
food commodities from seller Is re-
garded rs combination sale within
the meaning of this ruling Combi-
nation sales frequently result in the
sale of more foodstuffs than particu-
lar purchaser would ordinarily buy,
and are. therefore, determined to be
wasteful practice within the mean
ing Of Section 4 of Food Administra-
tion Act of August 10, 1917.
Exceptions: Pending further no.
tice, and as wheat conservation
measure, dealers may sell sugar in
combination with corn meal at rate,
of one pound sugar with two of corn
meal. No other combination will be.
permitted, nor will any other ratio
than that here stated be allowed.
Dealer shall not sell either sugar or
corn meal at a price yielding him
profit greater than he has normally
enjoyed upon the particular COM
modify.
Dealer is not required to make,
combination sales Of sugar and corn.
meal, but may do SO at his discre-
ton"