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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
PILOT MACKAY NOT
TO FACE A TRIAL
Charges of Manslaughter in Connection
with the Halifax Disaster
Are Dismissed.

HALIFAX, y. S., March l5.-The charge
Of manslaughtcr against Francis Mackay,
who piloted the French munitions ship
Mont Blanc at the time of her collision
here with the Belgian relief ship Imo
was dismissed today by Judge Russell
The court held there seemed to be no
evidence upon which an unbiased tribu.
nal could hold Mackay criminally and
discharged him. He was arrested in
February upon the recommendation of a
government commission which had investi
gated the disaster.
Judge Russell, in lengthy summary OF
the evidence, emphasized that testimony
had been given to indicate that the Imo
was on the wrong side of the harbcr at
the time of the collision The explosion
which occurred when the vessels crashed
caused the loss of about |, 800 lives.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Sum of $3.50 Added Today
to Amount Previously
Reported
AGGREGATE NOW
STANDS AT S35,216
Committee Convinced that $4,000 Goal
Will Be Reached and Perhaps Exceed
ed-solicitors Thorough and Receive
Cordial Reception.

The War Chest total showed an in
crease of nearly $4,000 from yesterday
morning until this morning ,610.50 to
be exact. This amount, representing
sol individual pledges, was reported at
headquarters as the result of yester-
days work, bringing the total up to
1852 pledges for $35,21575. This excel
lent showing convinces the campaign
committee that the $50, 900 goal will be
reached, and possibly exceeded, if the
solicitors continue through tomorrow on
the efficiency basis thus far followed.
Capt Boyden s team again went into
first place this morning, turning in %
pledges for s2,563 Capt Winchester
turned in 143 pledges for 2,206; Capt.
Mann l03 pledges for $1,S20.5O; Capt.
Benson 81 pledges for 81 ,561. and Capt.
Shumway 73 pledges for 81 400. The
totals as announced this morning were:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
BY USING RAZOR
Wilmington Man Found This Morning
with Throat Cut at Boarding House
-Taken to Hospital
Especial to The Reformer.} J

" NII4MINNIUN, NUltn 10.
Frank Gondreau, about 80, who came
here from Manchester, y. H.. few days
ago to work for the Deerield River
Railroad company as a section hand, cut
his throat with razor sometime during
last night at the home of Charles Ro-
bcrge at Mountain Mills, where he was
boarding. He was fouad this morning
by Mr.. Roberge 5 children. who notified
their parents. and Dr.. ~ H. Wright was
called and the man was removed to the
Deerfeld Relief hospital, where the
wound was closed. 1t was necessary to
take several stitches. Gondreau had
been drinking heavily previous to his
suicidal attempt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Total,
1852 $35,215.75

Perhaps the most remarkable feature
of the campaign-certainly the most en-
couragiHg-is the attitude of people of
limited means. Not only are they Civ
ing literally, more literally by far than
twas believed could he expected, but
with enthusiasm that is actually con-
tagious. The spirit in which they have
come forward has not only been n con-
tinuous source of inspiration to the so
lieitors but has had the effect of in
creasing many fold some of the large
pledges.
Mrs G. NJ Larrabee, whose territory
included Clark street, reported last
night that that street had pledged an
| even $500. practically every resident
being a subscriber. George Croll showed
a total Of more than $500 for Pine
street. These are but two illustrations
Of the thorough way in which the so
licitaton has been done and the cor
dial reception which the solicitors have
met.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
AMERICANS ARE ACTIVE.
Commander of Red Guard in Finland
Formerly Worked in U. S.

STOCKHOLM, March ia mum
Der Of men from America are PLAYING
an active part in the movement of the
Finnish red guard. The commander
in-chief is said to be a man named
Wesley. who, with his father, fed from
Finland to america l. years ago TO
avoid Imprisonment for circulating Sc
ditious literature. He was employed
for several years as an engineer in an
American automobile plant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
WELDING THE ARMY.
Identity of National Army and Ma
tional Guard Units to Vanish.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The
identity of the National army and Ma
tional Guard units is certain to vanish
as the war progresses, in the opinion of
army officials. Eventually it is be
Heved that the enlisted men of the reg
ulars, National army and National
Guard will be intermixed throughout
all divisions at the front. With the re-
placement of casualties the welding of
the expeditionary forces into one ho-
mogeneous unit has already begun.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
First Baptist Church

Friday at AS p. m.--,Tunior Christian
Eudeavor All boys and girls from to II
years of asr. invited At 730-Regular
meeting Of the church Subject, Progress.
sivc Religion. Acts 2:2S.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
SEVERE AIR FIGHTING.
British Aviators Accounted for "a
of Enemy Machines Wednesday.

LONDON, Thursday.-There was
severe aerial fighting on the west
ern front Wednesday between large
groups of British and German ma
chimes and British airmen accounted
for "a of the enemy Five British
machines are missing. Seven hun
dred bombs were dropped on enemy
billets, ammunition dumps and rail
way sidings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Expected to Go Far Toward
Removing Danger of a
Serious Food Shortage
CREWS EXPECTED TO
REMAIN WITH THEM
Wheat from Argentina and Meat from
the United States Will Be the Prin-
cipal Commodities Moved by Million
Tons of Ships.

Tons of Ships.
WASHINGTON, March l5.-The million
tons OF Dutch ships about to be taken
over by the United States and Great
Britain by requisition, if the Netherlands
government voluntarily does not agree to
turn them over, viii be used chiefly,
officials say today, for the transportation
OF foodstuifs. Their use is expected to go
far toward removing the danger of seri-
Gus food shortages in the allied countries.
Wheat from the Argentina ana meat from
the United States will be the principal
commodities moved by the ships, many of
which have lain idle while the allied peo-
pies have been living on war rations.
The shortage Of wheat, particularly
has been a source Of anxiety. OF meat
there is an abundance and exports from
this country will be doubled as soon as
the ships are ready. The ships will be
pooled by the allied governments in the
common cause The Dutch crews are ex-
pected to remain with them
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

in the vote taken in what may have
been majority caucus. The Men
sheviki and probably other factions are
represented at the conference, nut in
view Of the strength of the Bolsheviki
ii is in probable that their decision
could be reversed. Owing to the pres
ent condition of cable transmission Of
dispatches received from Russia are in
complete and frequently almost unin-
telligible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Cno Way to Figure.

Dauber-I got more than l expected
for my last picture.
Friend-Why, | thought your landlord
agreed to take it in lieu of next month S
rent.
Dauber-Ics, but he raised my rent
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Unitarian and Universalist CHURCHES
Sunday, March II.

Services in the Unitarian Church.
1880 n. m.--Divinc worship with ser
mon by Rev. d. +. Trout. Sub
icet. "Christ the Light of the
World" The choir will be as.
sisted by Oscar Dugan, violin.
~ m.--Union session of the Sunday
schools.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
UKRAINE IS READY.
Rada TO Meet Soon to Ratify Agree
ment with Central Powers.

AMSTERDAM, Wcdnesday.-Th
opening of peace negotiations at Kiev
between Russia and Ukraine is reported
in a Vienna despatch to a Berlin news
paper. Tho Ukraine rada, the despatch
says, will meet soon to ratify the peace
treaty with the central powers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Centre Congregational Church

Tonight. 7.SD-Mecting Of prudential
committee to prccrdr th, regular prayer
meeting
Friday. March Is, 80 p. m.-Church
night. Mid-week meeting Of the church.
Topic. Faith and Science.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
TWENTY SIX MISSING,
Naval Vessel and British Steamship
Baltimore in Collision

LONDON, March 15.-Twenty-six
persons are missing in Consequence Of a
collision between a naval vessel and the
British steamship Baltimore. Survivors
have been landed at Kingstown, Ireland,
by destrovers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Red Men S Hall

Friday, NIalch Is. at s p. m.-Meeting
Of Quonekticut Tribe of Red Men Work;
Chiefs degree
Dances will be held in Red Men s
hall every Saturday until further no
ticc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Continued on Page 4.)
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Sitter May Be Revived.

It is planned that the Londonderry
Sitter will soon be started anew, under
the auspices and solely for the benefit
of the Red Cross, and it is expected that
some of the most noted men of the ma
tion will write special articles for it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
THE WEATHER.
Fair and Colder Saturday
Fair-Northwest to North Gales.

WASHINGTON, March l5-Follow-
ing is the weather forecast: Fair and
colder tonight. Saturday fair. North
west to north gales.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
In Odd Fellows Temple

Friday, March l5.-Regular dance
Monday evening, March Regular
meeting of Wantastiquet lodge, No 5.
Second degree viii be conferred.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

The foregoing despatch indicates
that only Bolshevik delegates 10 the
Moscow conference were represented
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Masonic Temple

The women of the Eastern Star will
hold a regular sewing meeting in their
rooms Friday evening
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

where did we get that word Satan. I
'Oh, thats merely an Old Nick name :
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15
Gives Up Provinces of Po-
land, Courland, Livonia,
EsthOnia and Ukraine
ARMY DEMOBILIZED,
WARSHIPS DISARMED

Prominent Bolshevik Theorist and Rep
resentativc Of All the Professional
Unions Resigned After All-Russian
Congress Voted.
PETR0GRAD, Thursday The all Rus
sian congress .of Soviet meeting at Moscow
today by vote of t53 to 30 decided to
ratiiy the peace treaty with the central
powers
NJ Ryazonov, prominent Bolshevil;
theorist and representatives Of all the
professional unions resigned from the Boil
shevik party after the vote.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

The action Of the all.Russiau congress OF
Soviet in accepting the German peace
clears the way for the announcement Of
allied intentions as regards japanese inter
vention in Siberia and gives Germany
vast opportunity for political and econo-
mic penetration Of the former Russian
empire. BY the peace terms Russia must
give up Poland. Courland, Livonia, Is
thonia and the Ukraine
In Asia Minor the Russians are com
PEELED to retire from Armenia and to cedn
10 the Turks the districts OF Batoum, kars
and Erivan
The Russian army must be demobilzed
and Russian warshps are to be disarned
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-15

LONDON, March IA Reuter- des.
patch filed yesterday at Petrograd
says that the Bolshevik majority at
the Moscow conference decided b. n
vote Of 4j3 TO 30 to support the peace
treaty
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
CYNTHIA - MADE At HOME BY
DORA. WHO TELLS HER OF HER
ENGACi EME; TO VAN SAI'%


The room to which Dora conducted
Cynthia was large and tastcfully fur
nishcd. \ combined drcssing-room and
bathroom opened out OF II OH one side.
On the other was the small room con-
Meeting with Dora's apartments be-
yond.
Your room and mine are just alike
in size and arrangements" the young
hostess explained. Yours has been
guest chamber until now"
Then am depriving your, mother
OF a guest chamber Cynthia objected.
That must be very inconvcnicnt"
Indeed, il is mott" Dora insisted
There Is another spare bedroom on
this floor even bigger than this. and
stili another Oh the floor above. I
sometimes wish we had no extra rooms,
for that would preclude mothers ter
ribly correct relatives descending upon
us hope you like blue. Your room
is blue. you see: mine is all pink.
'Evcrything's lovely" Cynthia de-
clarcd.
We'll, take off your things and rest
Bit Dora commanded. do you
want TO be alone. or shall I come back
here when have taken off my wra ps ~
II do not want to he alone. and I
want you to come back" Cynthia re-
piled.
W men Dora nad gone to her room
Cynthia took off her dress, drew
wrapper from her suit case and put it
on. Then. as her cousin returned and
badc her lie down. she stretched her
self upon the divan. Dora seated her
self in a big chair close by her cousin
and drew 4 long breath OF content
mcnt.
Now this ia what I call satisfy
ing!" she exclaimed. Are you certain
you don't want to slecp?'
Very certain" Cynthia assured her.
II could not sleep il would. And 1
would rather hear you talk"
TTcr desire was gratiiled. for Dora
chattcd vigorously, intcrspcrsing bits
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
MILTON CALLS ON HIS r1.IrrI,
MD SEES THE GIRL FOR WuoN
HE PICKED Ut THE LETTER

CHAPTER VIII.
silence followed Dora's assertion.
Cynthia did not know Just What 10
say. Perhaps She was too romantic or
sentimental herself, but she was sure
tnat were She engaged TO a man sbo
would want to hear from him and 10
write 10 hin: oftcncr than once A week
ct Dora seemed perfectly satisfied
WIN ihis arranS cmcnt between her
bctroihcd and herself
y tap at the door made anv com
ment unnecessary. y maid entered
followed by man carrying one OF
'EhthIas trunks. This he deposited
! OH inc hoor' then went away. return
ing few minutes later with a second
trunk.
'if You please. Miss Long" Marie
announced. Mrs. Livingstone saws I
am to help YOU mnpack."
on. that VIII not be necessary
, cynthia protested. Il can do it per
tcctiy well without any assistance
oud bcs, let Marie help you" Dora
advised. Mother evidently has mad.
up her mind that she wishes Won 10
. be helped. ana when she docs that. one
may as well submit gracefully TO the
inevitable"
We'll, will try to-" Cynthia
laughed. she is very kind: but I
have never been in the habit Of having
inalu unpack tor me.
Marie regarded her with the cold
appraising manner peculiar to her
Grass. Here was a young woman Who
had never had her own maid wait ~,
her. She had doubtless had servants
TO attend TO various household duties.
nut III she had not had "a regular
!ady's maid shc certainly could not he
ono Of the really smart" people.
Yet when Cynthia had unlocked her
. trunks and Marie drew forth The
DAINTY clothes, her manner underwent
a subtle change. People who were no,
smart seldom wore such exquisite
. lingerie, nor had dresses in such per
feet style. While Miss Long was in
mourning and. therefore, did not use
the colorS tho maid most admired. vel
surely her black was Of handsome tex
'urc ana correct make. Perhaps, after
AL shc was in better circumstances
than her speech about having no maid
would nave led one 10 suppose
An Alarming Nickname.
l'y the time the trunks were mn
packed and the contents put away in
bureau and closets. il Was almost ihc
dinner hour.
We will have to hustle 10 rc,
dressed, Dora announced. Don't
bother TO put on anything fussy,
Cynthia"
81 can't have nothing fussy."
Cynthia replied.
Her statement may have been true:
but 'fussy" garments could not have
become her rs did the simple. perfectly
| htinS toilette I'm which she appeared
at the door OF her room just as dinner
was announced. Her dress was slight
| ~ dccollctc and revealed. above the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05

tractivc: you arc always charming.
So ! shall cal! you Gym"
Dora repeated this statement i've
minutes later. when she with her
cousin. father and mother were seated
at The dinner table. Mrs. Livingstone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
PRICE, FIVE CENTS

smiled, but looked slightly disapprov-
ing.
Dora. darlington are incorri=iblc.
The idea OF shortening such a pretty
name AS cynthia in that way | am
sure you cousin does not like it,"
(To Sc CoutinucJ) y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05

folds of soft tullc. the white. rounded
throat.
You certainly arc sumner. Gym"
Dora exclaimed II say. by the way,
what a dandy nickname that is. isn't
it? Sin is, they say. sometimes at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
CYNTHIA GETS a CORDIAL VEL
COME FROM HER NEW YORK
AIrNn
~ ~ I
Gil lnnIaH

Cynthia walked slowly along the
platform OF the great New York sta
ton, her eyes fixed on the red-cappcd
porter carrying her bag and suit case,
She had supposed that someone would
be Merc to meet her, but as this was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05

Of information with questions about
cynthia's life since they had met AS
very young girls.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05

Made of splendid quality
Georgcttc. i'm white or flesh
with large filct trimmed col
lars and embroidered or bead
cd fronts. Included arc striped
tub silk waists with fancy or
satin stripes.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-12-07
TRIAL TRIP OF cAWKER

The S. S. "Cawker," third of our
vessels to be completed, left Pasca-
goula on its trial trip, Friday, the goth,
at about 1880, bound for the high seas,
where, according to recent ruling of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation, it
was to be given trial trip of not less
than twenty four hours duration
There were about eighty men on board
the ship, and with the exception of
few, who could not resist the inclin-
alton to lean over the rail at frequent
intervals, all enjoyed the trip. The
run was made from Chandelier Island
light to a point beyond the Mobile
Light. In fact, it was reported that
the Pensacola Light was picked up
before the vessel turned about to start
sea was running, the vessel rolled
very little, and handled admirably at
all times. A test run of four hours
averaged over ten knots an hour. On
the return trip, on account of low
water in the river, the "Cawker" ran
aground lightly, and was easily pulled
off by tug, which was standing by
However, the vessel proceeded to dock
under her own steam, arriving at the
dock about 8 o'clock Saturday. All
officials and inspectors We're well
pleased with the performance of the
Cawker, and we now welcome her into
the growing family of Dierks Blod-
gett ships.-The Pathway OF Democ-
racy.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-12-07
VICTORY FIESTA

The local Elks have elaborate plans
in the making for the staging of a
monster Fiesta" the week commenr-
ing Dec. 8, and those in charge are al
ready predicting that the event will
prove of far out of the ordinary inter
est to Pascagoula's amusement loving
public.
Many surprises are promised. An
effort will be made to get away from
the time worn features usual attndant
upon affairs of this nature and it is de-
clared neither time nor expense will
be spared to make the event distinct
ly different and one long to be remem-
bered.
The Famous Broadway Shows,an org
anization that in magnitude and novelty
and merit of attractions, is said to be
up to the very highest standard, has
been engaged to furnish the amuse-
ment features.
The Famous Broadway Shows have
Furnished the midway features of
many state fairs and expositions dur
ing the past decade and assurance has
been offered that the gigantic enter
prise will be brought here in its en-
tirety.
No less than ten big shows and rid
ing devineS are declared to be carried
with the company and these together
with two score of concessions, two
bands and two sensational free acts,
make up a midway that would COM
pare favorably with any up-to-date a.
musement park or State fair.
Another point the management of
he shows lay particular stress upon,
S the fact that anything of objection
able character has no place on the
Glad Way" of the Broadway Shows.
The company is equipped to cater only
to ladies and children and the better
element.
The shows will be located on the lot
in front of the Elks Home and the pro-
ceeds go to the Elks Charity Fund.
There will be sacred concert Sun
day afternoon by the feature band of
the shows and daily concerts will pre-
cede every performance during the
week. Evenings at o'clock.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-12-07
HEARTS OF THE WORLD"
GRiFFlTH'S LATEST PLAY

The greatest event in the entire
season in the world of motion of mo
ton pictures, will be the presentation
of D. w. Griffith's latest film master
piece, Hearts of the Worlds at the
4 Warfeld Theatre for two days begin
ming with matinee next Monday, De
cember 9th, together with his famous
symphony orchestra.
Hearts of the World" required eigh
| teen months in the making and many
of the scenes were taken on the actual
battlefieds of France by Mr.. Griffith
with the official aid and assistance OF
the British and the French govern
ments. Mr.. Griffith, however, is anx-
ious to remove any apprehension that
Hearts of the World" is primarily a
war picture. 1t is, he announces, pri-
marily a love story in which war fig
ures as the grim background. 1t may
be called the story OF a village" and
for more than forty minutes during
the exposition of the story, there is
not cannon shot, not suggestion of
wars alarms. There is the pretty
romance of t"o girls each in love with
the same mGn; there is the quiet and
peaceful atmosphere of small French
town before the holocaust Of the war
Then comes the conflict, with its en-
suing effects upon the fortunes Of
those in the little village. The battle
scenes shown are actual battle scenes
taken right in the trenches during the
death struggles of the French and the
Germans; only occasionally has il
been necessary to piece the story OF
the battles together by means of act
ed scenes. Thus one sees the life in
the trenches; the charges of the
French soldiers; the thrilling hand to
hand conflicts and the thrust of bay
onets; the murder of the shells; the
great guns in action; the tanks; the
attack by liquid fire; the charges and
the retreats; the German pill-boxes
the flight of the villagers; the ruth
less destruction of property; the
treatment of young girls who fall
into the hands of the Germans; and
other things too numerous to mention,
the whole eliminating in the arrival
of the American troops, of ultimate
victory and hint of future happiness
for those who have endured this ter
rible struggle.
Mr.. Griffith is anxious to have il
understood that while Hearts of the
World" deals with war and love, il
is drama he has staged. rather than
a propaganda film. Yet no one can
sit through his wonderful pictorial
representation of the tragedy OF
Bleeding France. without going forth
more determined than ever that this
conflict must be won, that the Allies
MUST triumph over their adversar-
les. and that such grim horrors of war
must never happen again in the his
tory of the world.
Prominent in the cast of the Hearts
Of the World" are the beautiful Gish |
sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, Robert
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-12-07

$4,000 worth of war savings stamps
is the record high water mark of the
Pascagoula postofiice. Postmaster
Walter Lewis is surely proud of local
patriotism.