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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
HOOKER RESORTS
TO BANKRUPTCY
Former Brattleboro Man Files Petition
Showing Liabilities of S17O,430
With No Assets.

The Troy (N. W Times of June II
contained the following news item con
cerning a former Brattleboro man:
",Iames f. Hooker, salesman, of Sche-
neetady, formerly connected with The
Mohawk Clothing Company, bankrupt,
filed petition in bankruptcy today
with liabilities of $l70,430 and no as
sets. Hooker, Corser & Mitchell of
Brattleboro recently obtained a large
Judgment against the bankrupt and
Others. Charles d. and Grace Whitaker
and Mary G. Hooker. of Schenectady
are creditors. Cornelius Vanderbilt and
Harry Payne Whitney, of New York
hold notes. Loucks e. Alexander, repre-
sent the bankrupt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
POOR TO QUIT PARIS.
Authorities Aid Them to Escape Living
Difficulties.

PARIS, June lS-Measures have been
taken by the ministry of public works
to facilitate the departure of poor FAM
lilies from Paris This step is not taken
because it is considered imminent dan
ger is threatening the capital but from
the wish to aid people of modest means
to avoid the difficulties due to the
crowded conditions at the railroad sta
tions recently.
Beginning with next Saturday family
tickets for third class passage will be
delivered by all railroads, the first mem
ber of the family paying full rate and
the others half fare. The minimum dis
tance for a new destination is 1850 miles
The tickets will only be delivered to
families whose annual rent does not ex
ceed sl20. with $40 more for each mem
Der of family consisting of more than
two persons
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
HOLSTEIN SALE
STARTS OFF WE'LL
John F. Benjamin Of Barre Pays $425
for Cow Four Years Old-Month
Old Calf Brings $125.

At $50 o'clock this afternoon 20 head
of registered Holstein cattle had been
sold at the 14th sale which opened at
the live stock pavilion ON Vernon
street towards noon A good number of
buyers are ON hand and an excellent
sale is anticipated The highest price
was $425 paid by John F. Benjamin of
Barre (Vt.) for four-year-old cow
consigned by M. T. Carrigan of Con-
cord, Mass. Another cow out of the
same consignment, three years and seven
months old, a daughter of King of the
Pontiacs, sold for 1915. A heifer calf
daughter of this cow, brought $125
She was one months and IL days old
There were about 80 head in the vari-
Gus consignments when the sale opened
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
Situation on Italian Front is
Likely to Affect the
Drive in France
WASHINGTON SEES
HOPE IN OUTLOOK
Believes That Germany viii Not Dare
Let Austrians Suffer Reverse Because
of Effect on Internal Situation AL
ready Strained.

WASHINGTON, June 1S-With
practically all official and unofficial re-
ports indicating that the Austrian drive
in Italy has been sharply checked by
the reorganized Italian army and the
British and French units supporting it,
officers here are discussing the situa-
tion with an increasing air of optimism
In some quarters it is believed these
operations may have q decided effect
on the situation on the western front
There is a strong feeling that if the
Austrian drive breaks down the Italians
will launch counter offensive on a
large scale. In that event officials are
certain that Germany would rush divi-
sions of its troops to aid its ally be-
cause of the effect an Italian success
would have upon the already turbulent
internal situation in Austria.
Some officers are confident that the
| lack of success for the Austrians now
disclosed already has resulted in shift
| ing of the German forces on the western
front in preparation to rush divisions to
| the Italian front to prop up weak spots
in case of a counter drive Certainly
German reserves must be held for that
service, it. was argued, as the disor-
ganization resulting from the failure of
an attempted drive to get through is al
most as demoralizing to an army as an
enemy advance.
While there is any doubt in the minds
hu laal - 4I,a
ress of events in Italy, a considerable
force of German shock troops probably
will be kept out of the western front
| fighting and held at points in Germany
where they can be hastened to Italy If
needed Some officers hold that the lul
IN the west may be due, in part at least
! to the fact that the Germans feel il
necessary to await developments in
Italy.
| Harmonious enthusiasm marking Sat
lurdays session of the Italian Chamber
of Deputies, at which the Socialist lead
Ter, Turati, declared all political line.
must be obliterated until victory wa,
achieved at the front was the subiec
of an official radiogram yesterday from
Rome.
L
munieation were outlined in the des
lpatch.
In the course of his statement Pre-
mier Orlando referred to the annuonce
ment made by him about fortnigh
ago that the Central Powers had mad
overtures to Italy for separate peace
The Premier Is comment that this pro
posal had been promptly rejected by th
Italian government was greeted by al
enthusiastic demonstration
Advices received here do not indicat
the nature of the temptations held ou
, to Italy, but reports from Rome curren
at the time first news was given of thi
, attempt to break the solidarity of TIL
Entente alliance indicated that Empere
Charles was the prime mover in the al
, tempt at peace negotiations and that h
had held out a promise of extension q
the Italian border northward in recot
milton of Italy's pYdominating Unfit
enee over the eastern shore of the Adr
latic, besides some minor concessions r,
lating to the status of Italian subject
in Austria.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
OF SUGAR
AGAIN REDUCED
Not Over Two and One Half Pounds to
Local Consumers at Time Does
Not Apply to Canning Supply.

Jean J. Vanderveeb local food adj
ministrator, sent lett& last night to
the retail grocery trade in this district
concerning new sugar. rules, of which
the following is copy:
To the Retail Grocery Trade
The following changes in the sugar
rules are to ba enforced:
]. Sales to town and CITY consumers
must be limited to two and one-half
pounds in any one purchase.
2. Sales to those in the country must
be limited to five pounds in any one
purchase.
3. Sales for ice cream will remain
for the present in the 100 per cent
class.
4. Sales for soda fountains, candy
and in fact all non essentials will OF
necessity be sharply reduced.
Sugar blanks.-Considerab misun
derstanding exists as to the right to use
the blanks for sugar rhome canning
Never sell more than 25 lbs. at any
one time for canning and preserving
In some eases it is found that the
grocers are holding back the blanks un
til the full amount used last year OIL
desired for this year has been pur
chased Blanks must be returned al
least once a week to the state food ad
ministrator at Montpelier.
The situation with regard to sugar i.
so serious that even these new rules
may be changed shortly. 1t appear.
that some people are abusing their priv
ileges under the canning regulations
and unless this can be stopped, som,
limitation on the total quantity deliv
cred must be made effective soon.
If you desire to do your full duty t.
your country, you will not sell sugaI
to any but your regular customers, ant
in that way, you will prevent boarding
Please do not make any engagement
for June %. Every dealer will be ex
pected to be present at the conference
on that day. At 1880 a. M. meetin,
will be held with addresses by Nh
Brooks and others connected with TIL
food administration. At 1.3o p. m. ol
that day there will be group confer
ences, showing all how to carry out tn,
program. Be at the meetings personal
" if you can. We must pull togethe
if we are in earnest in trying to do ou
part in beating the Hum
Very truly yours,
JEAN J. .VANDERVEER,
Local Food Administrator.
| Brattleboro, June II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
Inspector PointsQ Qat How
They Violate Fed
eral Law
MANY INSTANCES
IN THIS COUNTY
Labels Patterned After Standard Label
of Vermont Maple Sugar Makers As
sociation-Defect to Be Rectifed
Without Prosecution.

Numerous maple sugar makers in
Windham county have been somewhat
perturbed the past few days because of
the receipt of notice from L. J. Shanlev
lof Boston, United States food and drug
inspector, to the effect that the labels
on their packages of syrup and sugar
do not conform to the requirements of
the food and drugs act of June 30, 1906
With the notices of faulty labels came
notification that the recipients would be
gwen an opportunity to present evidence
to the chief of the United States food
and drug inspecting laboratory in Boston
to show any fault or error in the con-
clusion of the examiner of the goods.
Some of the sugar makers have pre-
sented the facts to Attorney Frank f..
Barber, with the result that steps are
being taken to remedy the difficulty and
avoid legal complications
The complaint of the inspector was
that the products were in package form.
but that the quantity of the contents
was not plainly and conspicuously
marked on the outside of the packages
as required by law. An interesting fact
IN this connection is that the labels were
patterned after the uniform label adopt
ed by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers
association. The labels guarantee the
quality of the product, but say nothing
as to quantity.
! Attorney Barber wrote Mr.. Shanley
tbat- the SUM scakers 1entireIx in-.
nocent of any Intentional violation of the
federal food and drug act; that the
local printers who put out the labels for
the farmers manufacturing maple syrup
and sugar advised him that in no in
stance did they put upon the label the
net quantity of the contents: that the
sugar makers believed they were justi-
fed in relying on the form of label pre-
scribed by the Vermont Maple Sugar
Makers association and that he (NIr.
BARBER would take the matter up with
the secretary of the association. the
county agents. and the printers and CO.
Ioperate with the department in making
the labels for Vermont maple products
lconform to the federal law
incidentally. Mr.. Barber told Mr.. Shan
ley that the Vermont farmers were verv
proud of their maple syrup and sugar and
would do nothing to interfere with the
market with this very valuable product
Replying Mr.. Stanley said: Il believe
II you bring this matter before the Yer
mont Maple Sugar Makers association
and the county agents. which YOU
thought you might be able to do. YOU
would greatly help the Vermont maple
sugar makers to avoid probable compli-
cations caused by violation of the food
ana drugs law IN the future
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
UniversaIist Church

Wednesday. June 10, Mt 7.l5 p. ma
regular meeting of Boy Scouts, troop
No. &
Thursday, June 20, at p. m.-The an
nual meeting of the Mission circle, with
report for the year, election of officers,
etc. The annual supper for members and
invited guests will follow the business
meeting.
Thursday. June 20. at $50 p. m.-The
regular meeting of the Daughters circle
with Miss Annie Richardson, 70 High
street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

BOSTON, June ls.-Joseph kohn, men,
toned in Washington dispatches last
night as one of four Boston men under
Indictment there for conspiracy in con-
neetion with alleged attempts 20 ohtaiu
illegal commissions on government con-
tracts, was arrested on, May Is here as a
fugitive from justice. He pleaded not
guilty before federal commissioner and
was released under $500 bonds for a
hearing later.
Federal officers said they had no knowl-
edge of the other men concerned. kohn
said today that his arrest was a mistake
that he had no connection with the case
He is furniture salesman
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
SUNK GERMAN u-BoAT.
American Submarine Said to Have
Destroyed It OFF Virginia Coast.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, June 49,
A German submarine was destroyed
by an American submarine off the
Virginia coast several days ago, ac-
cording to reports brought here to-
day by passengers of an American
steamship. The crew of the U-boat
perished, according to the report.
Officers of the vessel claim to have
been told the story of the combat
by members of the American subma-
rine crew
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
O'LEARY IN. NEW YORK.
Arraigned for Conspiracy and Held With
out Bail.

NEW YORK. June ls.-ueremial,
o'Leary, arrested in Portland. Ore. last
week, arrived here today i'm custody of
federal officers. He was arraigned ON
treason and espionage conspiracy indict-
ments, pleaded not guilty and was held
without bail
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
ON GERMAN SOIL.
SD National Guard Division Is
Fighting in Alsace.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The
war department authorized formally
today the announcement Of the fact
that the 32d division, National
Guard, is now fighting in Alsace on
German territory. Since the divi-
sion has been in action its presence
has been identified by the Germans,
permitting the fact to be disclosed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
Frightfu! Losses Sustained
in Areas Where Fighting
Has Been Worst
ONLY GAIN is THAT
IN PIAvE SECTOR
Where Progress Has Been Too Slow to
Threaten Allied Fositions-Hints of
a Counter Offensive in the italian
Dispatches.

Holding their lines intact along vir-
tually all the 90 miles of battle front
the Italian and allied armies appear to
have given the Austrian armies seri-
Gus setback. Approximately 100000
Austrians have been hurled against the
Italian front, but have gained little ex-
ccpt along the Piave river where their
progress is seemingly too slow to be
threatening 60 the allied positions.
Losses which arc described as fright
full have been inflicted upon the Austri.
ans in the areas where the principal
fighting has taken place.
In the Montello area on the upper
Piave the Austrians seem to have
gained foothold on the west bank OF
the river north of Zenson loop and at
Capo Silc lower down they have also
moved westward, but their greatest gain
does not exceed two or three miles. The
vital mountain sector along the upper
reaches of the Brenta has not beer
broken. On the contrary the British
claim to have defeated the foe. Their,
are hints of a counter offensive in re
ports from Italy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
ESCAPED PATIENT
BACK IN RETREAT
+. 7. Slack Of Rutland Found In Bushes
Near Cedar Street on Retreat Prop
erty-Ankle Sprained.

+. t. Slack of Rutland, who tore up
sheet and let himself down to the
ground from the third floor at the Brat
tleboro Retreat last Friday night, was
found yesterday afternoon in the
bushes near Cedar street, on the Retreat
property. He was suffering from a
sprained ankle, which probably accounts
for the fact that he was not farther
away. He was returned to the institu-
tion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

ROME, June 1S.-In their attack be.
tween Zenson and Fossalla along the
Piave the Austrians have been stopped
everywhere, SAYS an official statement
issued tonight by the Italian war office.
In the mountain region and around
Montcllo there have been no infantry
attacks by the enemy. The allied troops
have taken several hundred additional
prisoners and some machine guns.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS

June Is, by The Associated Press
Bitter fighting is in progress along the
Piave river. The Austrian troops are
sustaining large losses from the con.
ccntrated fire of Italian batteries. Re
pcated counter.attacks arc being made
by Italian infantry, inflicting heavy
casualties on the enemy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
Masonic Temple

Tuesday, June 1S.-Regular meeting
Of Bingham chapter. No. 80. O. +. S.
After the meeting there will be short
entertainment and social AS this is the
last meeting of the season the worthy
matron would be pleased with full
attendance
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
TO HELP MOVE WOOL.
Railroad Embargoes Will Be Modified
AS Conditions Warrant.

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-Modifica
tion of railroad embargoes when nee
essary to facilitate the movement OF
wool, particularly to Philadelphia, Bal
timore, New York and New England
manufacturing centers was announced
today by the railroad administration.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

PARIS, June 1s.-Ninety-t Austri
an divisions, consisting of so divisions
of infantry and IL of cavalry, have been
hurled into the greatest battle that
Italy has yet fought, according to an
official announcement at Rome, received
here through the Havas agency. Seven
ty-onc Of these divisions have already
been identified.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
GREAT BRITAIN'S EXPENSE.
Bonar Law Tells of 1t in Introducing
Vote of Credit.

LONDON, June lS.-Great Britain's
daily average expenditure during the cur
rent financial quarter was 6,S4S,0OO
pounds, said Andrew Bonar Law, chan
cellor of the exchequer, in introducing
vote of credit for 500,000,000 crowns in
tile house of commons today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
REFUSES TO APPROVE.
Attorney General Wants Provision for
Express Competition After War.

WASHINGTON, June lS.-Attornev
General Gregory has refused to approve
the form of contract between the rail-
road administration and the newly con-
solidated express companies without
some provision for restoration of compe-
| tition after the war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
TOOK 100 PRISONERS.
French Announce Result of Raids and
Patrol Encounters.

PARIS. June lS.-In local operation
south of the Aisne last month the French
took 100 prisoners, it is announced Off
cially, between the Oureq and the Marne.
Prisoners were taken in patrol encoun-
tprs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Cooler-Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy.

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-Weather
forecast: Fair tonight. Somewhat cool
er in interior. Wednesday cloudy, light
northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
First Baptist Church

Tuesday, June Is, 7.3O p. m.-Christian
Endeavor meeting Subject, Cooperation
with the Sunday school | Corinthians
3i9 Leader. Miss Mary Horton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
Odd Fellows Temple

Friendship Circle will hold lawn party
on Mr. and Mrs Gilson's lawn on Brook
Street Wednesday, June TO- All Rebec-
kahs and families are invited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

The foe may take consolation from the
"craw fish, which swims just as defiant
ly backwards.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
BIRTHS.

In Townshepd, June 13, daughter.
Mark Allbee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18
DEATHS.

In keene. \. H. elliot City hospitaI, ,
June IL, Walter Haydock, 45, of NARROW,
\. III.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-18

Thursday, June 20, s p. m.-Special
meeting of Pocahontas council. A large
attendance is desired as there is special
business.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
ELDoRADo HEIGHTS

Mrs. D. w. Salladay left for ILL
nois Saturday to visit her son, Ross
Her son, Clay, accompanied her.
The f1ockmasters of our commun-
ity are dipping their sheep this week
at the A. w. Atwood farm
Reginald Bingham was discharged
from the army at Vancouver, B. c..
and returned home Sunday.
N. T. Jorgenson left Sunday fol
Butte. where he has secured employ
ment for the winter in the mines.
Ruth and Marion Varnum return
ed to Pocatello Sunday to resume
their school work.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
A sNAPl

Remember there are electric
lights, telephone and power. Mod
ern 5-room house with bath. $50
acres OF land. so acres all plow-
ed for spring planting; balance
In alfalfa. Situated only x mile
from Falls City siding. For sale
at $175 per acre. Liberal terms.
Inquire direct. @. l. TOwLE.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19

Parkinson farm near M. A. Bisop's.
Jean Favier has purchased the
Mike Chess 40 and has taken pos
session.
M: A. Bisop, Byron Smith, Gealon
Ambrose and others attended the
Farm Bureau meeting at Shoshone
Saturday.
John Coleman has leased his farm
to Mr. Ward for the coming season.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
Church Of Christ

Services for Sunday. Dec. %, are
as follows: Sunday school at 10 q.
m. for all who are well and wish to
attend.
Communion service and preaching
at H. The sermon will be Christ
mas message. We hope the major
ity Of the members Will be in proper
health and spirit to attend.
The evening sermon subject will
be The Righteous Man and the
Wicked Contracted"
Where do you stand and what
will your future be? Come and we
will reason together. All who are
free from contagious diseases are
welcome. e. A. Palmer, Minister.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
SLEEP WELL

One-third OF your is spent in bed.
Why not have a good. comfortable
bed, spring and mattress? We have
them from IS to $25 each. See them.
Frasers-Pence Co.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Methodist Episcopal Church.

M. ]. BROWN, Minister.
No Sunday school Sunday.
Services IL a. M; subject, 1.-The
Song of the Angelic Host" Services
at p M; subject, THE Purpose of
Christ's Mission to Earth"
Epworth League'7 p. m. Leader,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19

MAJESTIC ELECTRIC HEA1n
Just the thing for these
mornings, In the bath or bed ~"
Attach to any light socket ana
FIVE minutes your room Is NJ"
warm. Sold on one weeks u"l
~rasers- Pence Co. Phone so.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
TOYS

Riddle cars. velocipedes, anu
wagons, for the Kids Xmas y
Frasers-Pence Co.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19

Miss Hazel Ross. Subject. Peace
on Earth"
Rev Arthur v. Wiley OF the Bap-
fist church gave an interesting dis
course at the Methodist church last
Sunday evening
-H-
Presbyterian Church.
Preaching IL a. m.
r. Lloyd Roberst
-
Baptist Church.
There will be preaching Sunday
at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. Subject
of morning theme, Star OF Beth
Iehem." B. 7. r. u. $40 D. m
A call meeting Of the members al
the close Of the morning service.
Arthur v. Wiley. Field Secretary OF
| Idaho Baptist Convention.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
SLEEP WELL

One-third OF your is spent
why not have q good, comIo
bed. spring and mattress? '"
them from IS to s25 each. 81
Pence Co.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19

Do your Christmas shopping now.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-12-19
Presbyterian Church.

Preaching IL a. m.
R. Lloyd Roberst.