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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Forty sur
vlTors of tho steamer Florizel have
been taken off the steamer Prospero.
whloa IS now on her way to ST. John s,
according to telegram received TODAY
by the Red Cross line. Only two names
Of survlvoro were given, Capt. Mattin
and the other seaman named James.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25
REV. DIR. B. M. KENT DEAD.
superintendent of Burlington District
Victim of Pneumonia.

RUTLAND, Feb. 25.-Rev. DR.. B. NJ.
kent, superintendent of the Burlington
district of the Methodist Episcopal
church, died of pneumonia in this city
yesterday. He was 55 years of age.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25
PLOT TO ASSASsINATE.
Number of Arrezts in Conspiracy
Against Chinese War Commander

PEKING, Feb. 2o.-A conspiracy
to aSsassinate Gen. Tuan Chi-Jui. the
former premier and now war com
mander, has been discovered bv the au.
thoritles A number of arrests. inelud.
ing those of three japanese, have been
made. The plot is alleged to have
been prompted by anarchists.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Feb. %, by Carl S.
Hopkins, John Henry Bell of Halifax
and Miss Bertha May knight of Gull.
ford
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25

PETROGBAD. Feb. p. - Gen. Won
MIrbach. commanding the army ocpunv.
ing Esthonia and fivonia. has js4uad q
manifesto to the people declaring they
are now under German police powers.
ne orders release from prisons of all
harons OF Esthonia. declaring they are
under the protection Of Germany. Vi.
"iations OF the proclamation will be pun
ishcd under German laws kidnapping"
"i harons into Russia are 10 be punished
by holding Bolsheviki as hostages.
The Germans late Saturday were stiIl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25

He who credits no man with honesty
is himself a thief.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-25
Pernau, Seaport, and Dor
pet, with 5000 Russian
Prisoners, Surrender
EXECUTE RED GUARDS.
RELEASE SOLDIERS
Bolshevik Leaders Agree to Accept
Terms Which Include Cession of Ter
ritory and Indemnity-Petrograd to
Be Occupied by Teutons.

BERLIN, Feb. 25, via London Ger
man troops have occupied Pernau, Rus
sian seaport in 1avouia, 90 miles north
east Of Riga, and Dorpat, l57 miles
northeast Of Riga, the German war office
announced today In the German ud-
vance 90 Dorpat 5000 Russians were
taken prisoners. This flying detachment
travelled l30 miles in five and oue-hali
days The advance guard Of Gen. Won
Linsengens troops in the south have
reached Ihitomir. IS miles west Of Kiev.
LONDON, Feb. 25.-Nikolai Lenine.
the Bolsheyik premier Of Russia. and
Leon Trotzky, his foreign minister. have
accepted peace conditions imposed bv
Germany, including apparently the relin-
quishnent Of all claim 90 10000 square
miles OF Russian territory, the pavment
of $500, 100000 in indemnity. the sub
mission 10 most humiiating conditions.
including the occupation by the Germans
ot Petrograd. and even agree not To at.
tempt To spread their doctrines the on,
thing, according to their own account.
that justified the existence of the Bolshe.
Wiki
\ delegation Is to be sent immediately
To- BrestI.itovsk 10 sign the new treaty
In q statement issued before this an
hounccmcnt Lenine declared that the d..
mornlized and rctreating Russian army
refused "a fight He strongly urged tho
acceptance OF the German terms and
Threatened that be would no, remain in
the government or ON the central cxecp.
tive committee Of the soldiers and work.
men delegates tthc Soviet an instant
longer d the policy of phrases" obtained
the upper hand.
Evening star., 1918-06-02

of the several states, particularly in
reference to weight of loads. regis
tration of vehicles and operators. and
miles-per-hour limitations. \ meas
ure now being drafted will he intro
duced in Congress. and undoubtedly
will be referred to the committees
of the two branches having to do
with interstate commerce.
In recognition of the acute govern
mental need for skilled automobile
operators and mechanics. a resolution
passed calls upon the motoring public
generally to drive their own ears rs
far as practical. and 10 equip their
vehicles with such necessary supplies
that they may reduce their emergency
needs 10 minimum. thereby CO.
operating with the automobile trade
in reducing night and Sunday service.
Furthermore. The automobile c'Ibs
are asked to formulate plans and as
sst in the training of moaor
mechanics through the maintenance
Of schools for this specific purpose.
Reference WAS made to the Lack of
official recognition Of the true inn
portance of travelabie roads at this
Evening star., 1918-06-02

Dear Folks
If there be one thing on earth that
this kid Lon amt. it's pessimist.
But. while optimism is his middle
name, / gotta give him credit for
never lettin his exuberance run
away with his headD!ece. In other
words. tn liz rascal seldom tries to
kid himself. Fr instance. tn other
night over to tn Chauffeurs' Club
all hands present was caryin' on
somethin' scandalous on account o
Washington winnin' tn pennant in tn
last Red Cross drive, old. non-skid
chauffeurs, who hadn't unloosened for
years slippin' around helter-skelter
in a manner outrageous. while diGni-
fed lii chauffuzzy's who'd never been
knowed to break out. was jumpin'
over chairs an actin plumb ''ratty.
In fact, there amt no tellin what
woulda happened If n liz off eyed
fivver- driver from down by tn gas
house hadn't hoped to his feet an
got rid of the followin: People,
now that it's been finally settled that
this liz old burg has win peanant
at last, move that we. IN ANAL
Eamated Order o Professional Cnauf-
feurs. pull a swell banquet in honor
of tn occasion"
O. course tn liz rooster" didn't
mean no harm by his remarks, but
he'd no sooner dropped EN- when
Lon. his eyes blnzin green, made a
dash for tn platform. an in voice
full O. fire come back somethin' tur-
rible. You move! You move. why
va poor lii 'persimmon.' whoever give
you tn right to move anything
Banquet! Mr.. Chairman an folks.
listen! Far be it from me to put
a damper on any movement what
might bring a bit o pleasure to TIL
members of this here organization.
an what's more, | didn't have no
idea of skiddin' in here tonight to
make a address. but as long as | have
tn floor. I'm gonna make use Of it.
an ! move that lii 'potatoes's' move
be removed from TIL movement.
Folks, this, of all times, amt no time
to be hot-airin about baGquets.
Grantin' that our great Capital city
did do yeoman work in tn Red Cross
Evening star., 1918-06-02
THE EXPERTS SAY.

It Is a good plan to draw up the
studs OF nuts holding down the cylin-
dsrs OF the motor from time to time.
which hold the engine to the frame.
Even SO slight an amount OF play
as may be permitted by half turn
Of slackness may be enough to put
q tremendous and wholly unnecessary
strain on the parts. especially wnen
the slackness is local and exists only
in one or two points of the system.
Lost motion between stationary parts
may be quite as injurious as that
between those which move. 1t Is not
so much the possible play as the con-
centration of a load on the remaining
fastenings which is to be guarded
against.
Ordinary turpentine is a satisfac-
tory medium for thinning enamel or
varnish, as most motorists know.
Some varnish manufacturers supply
special thinning liquid. which should
be used in this instance. When 1t is
desired to produce a qufck-drying
enamel. try using alcohol for thin
ming.
The brake mechanism seldom gets
the fabrication 1T deserves. Oil is
required on the pins supporting the
brake shoes and upon the bearing
points of the cams or toggle mech
anism, which actuates the brakes.
These parts usually depend for lu-
brication on the hand oil can. Be
ginning at the operating lever. every
joint in the brake rod needs occa-
sional oiling, as do the bearings of
the compensating shaft.
When attempting to remove sprock-
cts or gears from the shafts to which
they are attached by means of taper
or plain fits and keys. care must be
exercised not to use the hammer too
Evening star., 1918-06-02
France USES PICTURES
TO IDENTIFY TRUCKS
System Now Employed With Great
Success Across Water Seems
Worthy Of Adoption Here.

A victim gaping daZedly after the
escaping automobile which had just
knocked him down could not be ex-
pected always to get the license tag
! number correctly, especially hy-
phenated number up in the tens Of
thousands. but IL the vehicles ex-
elusive distinguishing mark was a
large gaudy painting Of a rabbit, say,
the PROSTATE person could easily give
the accurate clue to his assailants
identity. This hint Is given traffic
police. The picture system Is used
with great success in registering all
the motor trucks in vast train in
France.
These big trucks-called camions
over there; American make. and
driven for the most part. by Ameri-
can truck drivers-are used princi-
pally for the rapid movement of
troops behind the lines. Herbert S.
Stone. who put aside his duties as
manager Of hotel in Northfield,
Mass, to work as Y. NJ. G. A. di-
visional secretary in the war zone,
and who has returned to America
after a varied experience, explains
the picture automobile tag system.
Each cannon of the fleet he worked
with has an individual, simple pic
ture assigned it. painted on both sides
and tail board. An officer trying to
locate q certain truck might receive
only bewildered stares from puzzled
villagers if he asked if canton No,
1895, passed through the village.
But II he asked, Did you see
canton with a whale painted on it?"
the answer would probably be. But.
yes. An hour ago"
Evening star., 1918-06-02

A IL side panels are remov-
n able from this new-type
Lexington Convertible Sedan.
Why carry these panei
around during the many open
months in order to have them
during the few closed months3
Theroofremains permanent.
In case Of sudden showers
you can quickly attach the
one-minute storm curtains.
from the inside.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
TRADE NOTES.

Frank B. Anstead, president Of the
Lexington Motor Company of Con-
nersville, Ind, has opened offices in
the National Hotel in order to be in
close touch with the government.
Mr. Anstead is president Of the An
stead Interests, which. apart from the
Lexington Motor Company. include
the Rex Manufacturing Company.
Central Manufacturing Company.
Metal Auto Parts Company, Vain
wright Engineering Company. An
stead Engine Works, Teetor Hartley
Motor Company, Light inspection Car
Company, Hoosier Casting Company,
Indiana Lamp Works. George H.
Slant Machine Works, Dan Patch
Foundry. Connersville Furniture Com
paay, McFarlan Motor Company, An
stead Spring and Axle Company, F. H.
& r. NJ. Roots Company, MalGra
Castings Company and the Wayne
works. Most all Of these concerns
are doing business with the govern
mcnt, and Mr.. .Anstead found it more
convenient to open an office in Wash
ington than to be travelling to and
from Indiana f. I. Borrows, secre-
tary-trea surer of the Lexington Motor
Company, is with Mr.. Anstcad. ]. b.
TiemaE OF the same company is the
COMMERCIAL representative, and W. H.
Hummer, local distributor of the Lex
ington car, has just been appointed
technical resident engineer Of the An
stead interests.
f. D. Manley. local manager Of the
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company,
has returned to the city, after trip
through Maryland and Virginia look
ing over the Firestone agencies in
those vicinities.
James G. Owens. for many years
connected with the Rex Spark Plug
Company, has secured the agency for
the Derf spark plug for the District.
Maryland and Virginia, and has To-
Gated at 1916 New Hampshire avenue.
W. H. Ruscaren, sales manager of
the Roamer Sales Company local dis
tributers Of the Roamer car that
their company has had but very little
delay in getting their cars from the
factory in Kalamazoo, Mich. A car
load Of five cars arrived last week
only four days late in shipment. They
delivered one of these to l. c. Barber
during the week.
The Woodruff Motor Company, 1888
14th street, local Representatives of
the Empire and MacFarlan cars, has
taken over the agency of the Eagle
Six. Mr.. Woodruff accompanied by
Mr.. Curtis of the Eagle Company,
drove on from Sandusky. Ohio, in one
of the new models and 1t Is now on
exhibition at the salesrooms in 14th
street.
Evening star., 1918-06-02

freely, for fear of either fracturing
the gear or springing it out of line.
A so-called pulley-puller or special
Jack may be improvfsed without diff
ficulty under almost any circum-
stances. and by its use the part may
be removed straight without i'm
posing any undue strain upon it.
When a clutch starts slipping bad
ly it is useless to race the engine In
the hope that the car will move
faster. Rather operate the engine
in order to give the fywheel a
chance to carry the clutch around
with 1t. Racing the engine when
you have a slipping clutch only
makes a bad matter worse. for the
clutch cannot hold at the high speed
and there is chance of burning 1t
up altogether.
Should a carburetor catch fire hv
reason of backfire 1t can generally
be extinruished by turning off the
gasoline and racing the engine The
engine will soon suck 1t out and
there is very little danger.
This is the beginning of the tour
ing season, and the wise driver will
chalk up mentally the proved fact
that the most economical touring
speed is from twenty to twenty-five
miles per hour. Not only does fast
driving on tours mean increased fuel
consumption, greater strain on car
and occupants, including driver. but
1t actually results In lower mileage.
With the season of heat just ahead
it behooves the car owner to look to
the condition of the fan belts. In
the. case of leather belts. they should
be cleaned with gasoline and then
soaked overnight in castor oil. This
treatment will revive the grip Of
even the oldest leather belt.
The only entirely satisfactory
method of removing the carbon and
SCOT that periodically clog up the
muffler is to take the device apart.
BY tapping the muf1ler with a bit of
wood. or a mallet. much of this SCOT
Evening star., 1918-06-02

time, and the war industries board
was earnestly called upon to place
roads materials and machinery on
priority lists. and the capital issues
committee was importuned to ap-
prove bond issues in connection with
the construction of main arteries OF
communication.
Other subjects considered also re-
lated mostly to war matters. with
highways Improvement work repeat
etiiy emphasized as an essential ad-
junct in meeting the country's trans
portation needs and offering sub
s;antiai relief 10 ral lines. The
employment of war prisoners and IA
termed enemy aliens on roads was
particularly dwelt upoa. 1t was The
sense of the meeting that at the
conclusion of the war there would
be a pronounced demand for a sys-
ten Of national highways to supple
ment tho state systems gradually
be,r created in all states.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
"Spelter."
From the london Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
Zinc. styled .spelter" in commerce.
of which the allies have just secured
the Australian supply previously cor
nercd" by German syndicate, may
be considered parvenu among
metals. for its separate existence was
not recognized until two centuries
ago. Ii was. however, produced IN
very ancient times. but only by ACCIDENT
during the smelling of copper. Zinc
bracelets have been found among the
rnins Of cameros. destroyed about
$40 B.C.. and coins of brass. zinc
a,Ioy were known to the Romans.
The metal nowhere occurs pure, ex-
cept in Australia. but combined WIN
distributed. The worlds greatest
production of "spelter" is. or was. at
iuckless I.iege. now held by the Ger
mans. who had previously possessed
in Silesia the second largest zinc IN
duSlry.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
SEEK A UNIFORM LAW
| FOR MOTOR TRANSPORT
Automobile Men Point to Increased
Necessity Resulting From
the War.

Because of the enormous increase
of motor truck transportation and
passenger car travel on account Of
war conditions. the directors of the
American Automobile Association in
the annual meeting held At Atlantic
City. y. J.. decided to urge Congress
to pass a federal uniform traffic law.
which will harmonize the regulations
Evening star., 1918-06-02

These curtains are snugly
stored out of sight in a speci-
ally designed compartment in
the ceiling over the driver.
For winter it can be entirely
enclosed-a real closed car!
The removable glass door
panels are fitted with massive
coach handles and substantial
Yale locks.
It has the only motor dead
gas cannot choke. Our exclu-
ave Moore Multiple Exhaust
Evening star., 1918-06-02
will be loosened. so that the exhaust
can later blow it out.

In. cars using vacuum feed a leak
in the line running to the inlet mani
fold may interfere with proper opera
tion of the engine at high speed.
though not at low. The reduced
vacuum in the tank, caused by leak,
results in less fuel being lifted than
is ordinarily the case, and with
wide-open throttle. let us say, on a
hard pull. the engine demand will be
greater than the supply, which means
splitting and possible stopping of the
engine.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
Another Move for Peace.

From the Boston Transcript.
y compel my daughter to practice
four hours a day
"Hea.ens. man, You'll make her
Fate music so that she. viii never
want 10 90 near n piano.
."lnat's what I'm hoping.
Evening star., 1918-06-02
Cause for Sorrow.
From Milestones

From MIIestUhe5.
"Yes." said the old man. IT find
that my strength is failing a good
deal I used to walk all the way
around the block every morning. And.
now l find that / can only go half
way round and then turn and come
back"
Evening star., 1918-06-02

From She B"s,on Transcript.
thully--'Yes. l had bwain fever
once.
Miss keen-'Desr me. Ard where
were you f.s.Tish?"
Evening star., 1918-06-02

System increases power and
saves fuel.
More than 100 separate
parts are now eliminated from
the non rattle frame. The
pressure of one finger operates
the emergency brake.
Ten factories specializing in
automobile parts are affiliated
with and contribute to Lexing-
ton cars-therefore, its higher
quality for less cost.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-05
KO0RAY FOR BANANA
PEEL, "GETS-T"

which do you prefer--a corn that
pulls or a corn that peels? Butchery
or blessedness? Only "Gets-1t" can get
rid of your corn the peel-off way, the
blessed way. You don't need pull.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-05

A505-Howard VS.. Moore. Motion
to dismiss appeal. Submitted.
4437-Miles VS.. Ware. Demand to
amend complaint. Overruled.
45O3-Bangle VS.. Carroll. Motion
for new trial Continued one week.
4314-Hulett VS.. johnson. Demur-
rer. Sustained; ten days to amend.
4633-Frost VS.. Miller. Demurrer.
Overruled, three days to answer.
4597-Globe Grain and Milling 20.
VS.. Farmers Grain and Milling Co.
Demurrer. Continued two weeks.
4632-Noble VS.. lie Barron. De-
murrer. Overruled; ten days to an
swer
463O-Ritzman VS.. Peters. Demur-
rer. Continued one week.
Imperial Development Co. VS..
County of Imperial. Motion for new
trial. Denied.
4344-Imperial Development Vow
City of Calexico Motion for a new
trial Denied.
4547-Stall VS.. Thompson ct al.
Judgment Of foreclosure ordered.
4243-Shope VS.. Lewellen ct al.
Judgment of foreclosure ordered.
4386-Fred C Chace VS.. Carrie H.
Chace. Interlocutory decree of di-
vorce. Granted.
3773-Earl Richmond VS.. Juanita
Richmond. Final decree of divorce
granted.
705-People VS.. Khair Dan. Con-
tinued to Monday. October 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-05
PRES, OF MEXICO
PROMISES LABOR
FOR is. LANDS

Los Angeles, Oct. 4.-German prop
aganda in Mexico is weakening, both
from lack of funds and lack of re-
sutls, according to observations re-
Gently made in the southern republic
by Louis Hostetter, former American
consul at Hermosillo, who passed
through Los Angeles yesterday en-
route to San Francisco.
In a personal interview Mr.. Hos
tetter stated ha he was assured by
President Carranza that the assertion
that he is or has been pro-German Is
without foundation. President Car
rama declared, Mr.. Hostettet stated,
that his object is to rehabilitate Mex
leo and to give the Mexican people
better opportunity to improve their
condition than they have had be-
fore.
President Carranza believes neu-
trality is advisable, if the work OF
rehabilitating Mexican industries is
to be carried on successfully, but that
if the Mexican government cannot re-
main neutral the county's self-interest
would naturally make it pro-Ally.
Mr.. Hostetter and Randolph Rob-
ertson, vice consul at Monterey, have
been touring Mexico, ex-officially, for
the United States Food Administra-
ton, primarily to ascertain if Mexi-
can laborers can be secured for work
in this country.
While there had been some objec-
tions on the part of leading Mexicans,
Mr.. Hostetter stated yesterday that
he now has the assurance that Pres
iden Carranza has no objection to the
plan of bringing $4,000 to 10000 Mex
lean laborers here, and several gov
ernors of states whom he visited not
only favored the plan, but offered
to help get the men.
Mr.. Hostetter declared that condi-
tions in Mexico are improving rapid
ly and that there is a much more
friendly feeling toward the United
States. The latter condition he as
cribes mainly to the attitude of the
Mexican editors, who went home from
their tour Of this country profoundly
impressed with the tremendous re-
sources of the United States and with
the treatment accorded them by Pres
ident Wilson and oher officials.
The Mexican papers have been
prining and are printing almost daily
articles favorable to the United
States and of the administration Mr..
Hostetter stated These articles are
having pronounced effect on the
attitude of the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-05
SUPERIOR COURT.
Friday, October A, p. Nj.

2O99-Mamie E. Cox VS.. Walter E..
Cox. Final decree of divorce en-
tered.
4423-Craig VS.. George ct al. De-
fault judgment ordered for plaintiff.
4459--Timken VS.. Salisbury ct al.
Default foreclosure ordered.
446O-Timken VS.. Kavanaugh ct al.
Default foreclosure ordered.
4646-Dunniga VS.. Rumble. De-
murrer sutained. Ten days to amend.
e. 4651-Henrichsen VS.. Farnsworth
ct al. Demurrer overruled. Ten days
to answer. 1.
4577-Frey VS.. Frey. Demurrer
voerruled. Ten days to answer.
4652-Reuter VS.. Takeshi. Order
to show cause continued one week.
Probate Calendar.
382-Estate of Lee. Petition for
sale of real estate granted.
633-Estate Of Osborn. Petion for
letters continued one week.
620-Estate Of May. Public ad-
ministrator appointed.
552-Estate of Johnston. Petition
to sell property continued one week.
628-Estate of Aguiljo. Petition
for letters removed from calendar.
Calendar, Monday, Oct. 7, 1918.
705-People VS.. Khair Din. Conclu-
sion trial. .,,..
2795-Carter VS.. Hildebrand. For
trial
4215-Kays VS.. Allatt. For trial.
464. .--Dunnigan VS.. Rundel Or
der to show cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-05

Section 1426A of the Penal Code of
California, reads thus:
"a complaint for any mlsdemeanor
triable in q Justices or a police court
must be filed within one year after
.ts commission"
1t will be observed from the above
that an action in Justices or a
police court is begun first by filing
a complaint; and until complaint
is filed with the court the court can
not acquire jurisdiction over the Of
fender or of the alleged offense.
Just to fuss about someone having
committed an offense doesn't get us
anywhere A formal complaint must
be made and filed, specifically charg-
ing the alleged offender with the Of
Tense. Then we can proceed with an
investigation of the alleged offense
and dispose of it in the proper way
1t is obvious, from past experience,
to our regret, that warnings througE
newspapers, on the part of publ
officers, have not proved effective il
the matter of violations of traffi
laws and unlawful road floodings.
Unavoidable accidents are always Civ
en- due consideration. Very truly,
|. MAYFIELD,
Justice of the Peace, Ell Centre Town-
shin