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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
ENGAGED
AS COMMISSIONER
Deal Closed by Selectmen Today on
Basis of Salary of SO, ,300-Walker
to Act as Overseer.

The Brattleboro selectmen, who were
authorized in town meeting to appoint
road commissioner, today appointed
Arthur A. Wallace, the present commits
sioner, who has given general satisfac
ton the past year 1t was known that
Mr. Wallace would not stay at last
years salary of $500 and today a
price of $4,000 was agreed upon, Mr..
Wallace agreeing to make a pro rata
reduction SO that the engagement
might terminate the first Tuesday after
the March meeting next year instead OF
i'll April as at present. Mr.. Wallace did
of state work last year that ordinarily
would cost the town $500 at least, in ad-
dition to his other work without addi-
tional salary, and he will DO the same
the coming year.
Warren L. Walker of West Brattle-
boro was engaged today by the select
men to do the work of overseer of the
poor, under the direction of the select
men, they being overseers by vote OF
the town
The board of selectmen have organ
lied by electing w. E. Stellman chair.
man and A L. Merrill clerk. They ap-
pointed minor officers as directed by
law, as follows: Fence viewers, A. J
Hildreth Charles W Washer and Fred
D. Marsh; pound keeper, George II
Barrett; weieher OF coal, w. f. Stell
man; inspectors of wood shingles and
lumber, John l.. Barney, Henry j. Al
len.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
PRESIDENT MAKES
AN INVESTIGATION
No indication, However, That He VIII
Reverse War Department Ruling
on Casualty Lists.

WASHINGTON, March l2-President
Wilson today personally considered the
war departments new plan of issuing the
names of American soldiers killed,
wounded or who die in France without
their home addresses or other marks Of
Identification There was no outward in
dication that he would reverse the war de-
partment's ruling. which, if has been ex-
planned, was made for military reasons,
but it was plain that protests from every
quarter had grown to such a number that
ha had decided to inform himself of all
the facts
Although relatives of soldiers mentioned
in the casualty lists are notified directly
by the war department hours before the
newspapers publish the casualties those
who oppose the new plan maintain that to
publish the names with home addresses
will stimulate community patriotism and
serve many useful purposes. Opposed tc
this Is the contention that the old plan
gives information to the enemy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
MISS AUGUSTA WHEELER.
Former Brattleboro Woman Dies in
Florida on March 8.

Many people in Orange county will
learn with the deepest regret of the
death of Miss F. Augusta Wheeler, for
merly of Brattleboro, Vermont, and
South Lancaster, Mass, but who had
made her home in this section for the
past eight years, says the Orlando (Fla.)
Reporter Star. The end came peaceful
" on the morning Of March 3.
She is survived by her sister-in-law,
Mrs. George b. Wheeler. of Boston,
also several nieces, Miss Dorothy
Wheeler, of Grand Rapids, Mich; Mrs.
Gerhard Smith, of South Lancaster,
Mass Mrs Nathan Brewer, missionary
of Shanghai. China; Mrs. W. F. Starr.
Formosa; Mrs. Thco. Stearns, of Ashe-
,-'n. - .. H01 ronhcw. 6 Scrgt. Y.
F. Stearns, 1olst VI. P. Goth Div, A E
F., France.
A short service was conducted at
the home in Formosa on Thursday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock, and the interment
took place in the Winter Park eeme-
tery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Public Shows it's Interest in
Campaign to Raise
Big Fund
TOTAL ABOVE $4,000
EARLY THIS MORNING
Capt. Mann's Team Led on Amount
Taken While Capt. Winchester's
Team Showed Largest Number Of
Subscrbers-Interesting Incidents.

1t IS great to be working for q really
popular cause" said an enthusiastic So
licitor for the War Chest last evening,
adding, GIVE helped on lot of public
movements but never on one that
seemed to meet the cordial reception
that this one does.''
The foregoing remark seems to sum
up the attitude of all those who par
ticipated in the opening days solicita-
ton. Reports from all portions of the
town indicate not only thorough un-
derstanding of the War Chest idea, but
hearty approval of its aims and sim
eere desire to help it along.
At 1870 this morning the captains
held their second daily conference, re-
porting 1876 subscriptions for yearly
total of $9,474. Captain Mann s team
led in the amount turned in, while Cap
tain Winehester's team produced the
largest number of subscribers. The re-
ports as given this morning follow:
Team l, Capt. o. F. Benson, Sl,s45
from 80 subscribers.
Team >, Capt. c. F. Mann, $2,256 from
33 subscribers.
Team 3, Capt. C. A. Boyden, s1,l37
from SO subscribers.
Team 4, Capt. W. A. Shumway, 2,232
from 29 subscribers.
Team 5, Capt. V. H. Winchester,
81 ,004 from 60 subscribers.
While these figures are slightly be-
low what the campaign committee had
hoped the first day s efforts would show,
it must be taken into consideration that
up to this morning many of the can
vassers had not had an opportunity TO
report to their captains while others had
not been able to cover their territories.
1t is expected that tomorrow round
up will show a big jump in the number
of subscriptions and an appreciable in
crease in the total.
Many interesting incidents have been
reported by canvassers who were out
YESTERDAY. The most striking, perhaps,
is that of woman who arranged to
| do an extra washing and ironing at so
cents a week so that she might con-
tribute 50 month toward the fund.
\ youngster who sets up pins in a local
alloy cheerfully put his name down for
like amount, saying he felt as if he
ought to do that much as long as he
WASH I old enough to fight. A man who
had filed out card for So a month sen;
to headquarters for il and doubled the
amount after hearing what some other
persons had pledged.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12

ward NJ. Baker, l6, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Michael J. Baker of ll6 Elliot street,
who was a private in Company Z, 103d
infantry, Goth division. American ex-
pcditionary force
Arrangements for the mass were
made by Leo council, Knights of Co
lumbus. Herman Brooks. grand knight,
of which the Young man 5 father is a
charter member, and a large maioritv
of the members met in Knights of Co
lrmhus hall and marched to the church
The Parochial school classmates of the
deceased also sat together. There were
36 altar boys present. The service was
attended bv an audience that practical
lv filed the church. and it was con
ducted in 4 very impressive manner
The altar was draned in mourninr
and on either side were the Stars and
Stripes. Although the body was in
France the ceremony was carried out
as though it had been present, the form
Of a casket being draped with the
United States flag. \ feature of the
musical service was n soprano solo. O
Salutaris Hostia. by Mrs Katherine
o 'Connor Weeks. Four of the altar
hcvs We're classmates of the deceased.
They were Louis Yauvey, Justin Moran
1ohn Mannin" and Edward Shea. Maj
Linn d Tavlor attended the funeral
7t the request Of the adiutant general
as the representative of Gov. Horace
F. Graham. Can't. Ernest w. Gibson
of Company |, lst Vermont regiment
also was present.
Roy Father Rand stated that funeral
eulogies were unusual in the Romar
Catholic church in fact contrary tC
the rules excent On extraordinary or
casions Of which this was one. IL
said that wise man had stated tha'
death was the echo of life AS ont
lives so shall he die and the Bible i
full Of Illustrations Of this fact. amon'
them the accounts Of the deaths o
Absalom and Herod, which he repeate1
A tree that is cut down falls the wa,
, it is inclined If it is inclined to tn
! right it falls to the right and if it
inclined to the left il falls to the left
y SO it is in life A life ends aecordin
as it inclnes toward virtue or sinful
ness. and il a life IS inclined towar
sinfulness considerable effort is nece:
sary to pull il the other way.
The deceased was the first Brattl,
: boro boy TO die in France in the servic
of his country. He was but a lad, br
he possessed great love for his cour
h try and was ready, when the call cam
I to cross the ocean and join his con
:. rades on the other side to strike a fl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
INSIST ON s-HOUR DAY.
Firemcn in Fail River Mills Drop Their
Demand for the Closed Shop.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 12.-
With the shop closed dropped from
their demands fremen in the textile
mills in this city today continued their
strike, insisting upon an S-hour day.
Most of the plants sought to continue
operations temporarily with the serv-
ices of volunteer fremen. A public
hearing was held by the state board of
eounciliation and arbitration to deter
mine responsibility for the strike. 1t
was expected that John p. Colpoys, a
federal mediator sent by Secretary of
Labor Wilson, would arrive here to-
day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
GERMAN RAIDERS
FLEW OVER PARIS
Nine Squadrons Took Part in Attack
Four Machines Lost-Some
Buildings Demolished.

LONDON, March l2-One OF the Ger
man raiders over Paris last night was
brought down in flames and the crew
was taken prisoner, Havas despatch
from Paris, states. The French official
statement says that about 60 airplanes
crossed the French line Thanks to the
intense artillery barrage certain number
Of machines We're unable to reach their
objectves Nevertheless numerous bombs
were thrown on Paris and the suburbs.
Several buildings were demolished or set
on fire.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
WOULD MORTGAGE
TO HELP CREDITORS
Petition of Trustees of Last Block Co
Said to Be Result of Verdict in
Affra Ryder Case.

A hearing will be held in the municipal
court room Saturday of this week at ?
p m on the petition of O. B. Hughes,
trustee OF the bankrupt estate of the
Vermont Last Block Co, for authority to
mortgage certain real estate of the com
pany for the best interests of the credit
orS
The nature of the benefit which it is
expected to confer is not stated, but it is
understood that the object of mortgag-
ing the property. which includes the last
block factory on Vernon street, is to fa-
cilitate the settlement of the county court
verdict Of about $4,000 against the COM
pany in favor Of Affra Ryder, who was
injured in the company's factory, where
he was employed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Red Mems Hall

A regular meeting of st. Miehael's
court. 40. 57i. G. O. F., viii be held to-
night at 5. in Rcd Mems hall Come and
initiate the class o. candidates. I. y.
Austin. Rec Sec.
Triumph Lodge. No. l@3, ;, Y. o. 4, will
meet "Wednesday evening March 18th 1T
80. Business: Balloting and initiation
Please note change OF time and be on hand
early. especially the officers. Refresh
mcnts.
Dances will be held in Red Men :
hall every Saturday until further no
tiec.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
T. WARREN CROSBY
SECOND LIEUTENANT
Son of E. C. Crosby Gets Commission at
Officers Training School at Camp
Devens, Aver, Mass.

Edward c. Crosby was notified by
telegraph last night that his son, T..
Warren Crosby, had been commissioned
a second lieutenant at the officers
training school at Camp Devens, Aver,
Mass. Lieut.. Crosby formerly attend
of about 500 selected from the 10000
men at the camp 10 weeks ago to go
into training for commission.
Lieut. Crosby volunteered last year
and was a sergeant in the ambulance
corps. His home is in North Adams
Mass where he has been manager of
the Mohawk garage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
CASUALTY REPORT
Lieut.. John David and Thirty One Pri-
Yates Killed in Action.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The lat
est casualty list in France as received
Yesterday from Gen Pershing contains
the names of Lieut.. John H. David and
81 privates killed in action, four men
who died of wounds, five men killed
in accidents, two dead from other
causes, II dead from disease, FIVE Sc
verely wounded. Lieut. Ralph NJ
Davenport and Stephen C. Markoe and
% men slightly wounded. Three men
previously listed as missing are re-
ported as prisoners of war in Germany
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
EXPRESS COMPANIES NEXT
Government Control Expected to Be
Extended to Leading Concerns.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Gov-
ernment control probably will be ex-
tended shortly to the leading ex-
press companies, it is officially init
mated today at the railroad admins
tration headquarters. The companies
that would be affected are the Ad
ans, American, Wells Fargo, South
ern, Great Northern, Northern, Cana
dia and Western.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
FOUGHT A SUBMARINE,
American Steamship Reaches French
Port in Damaged Condition

A FRENCH PORT, March l0.-An
American steamship. formerly a Ger
man vessel, arrived here today with
its bridge smashed and shell hole
through a smoke stack as result of
~ encounter with a submarine. The
steamship defended itself with its guns.
A storm was encountered during which
the cargo shifted The vessel made
port with the greatest difficulty.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
GETS POSTCARD FROM SOLDIER
Marjorie Baker of Highland Street Sent
Red Gross Package.

Last November some of the school
children sent comfort kits to the soldiers.
each putting in postal card with the re
quest that the receiver return the card
Miss Marjorie Baker Of l5 Highland
street, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. j
Baker. has received her card from Corp
Fred L. Luton of Company II, sd infan
try, American expeditionary force, in
France. He writes
Certainly it is a pleasure to thank you
for the Red Cross bag. Would be a real
treat for you to see what kids we are
when we receive packages from L. s 4.
viii send you German helmet just as
soon as | capture a German Thanks
very kindly, Marjorie
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
STEAMER IS STRANDED.
Efforts to Float the Palmer, Laden
with Coal Are Unsuccessful.

AN ATLANTIC PORT, March 70
Tugs today endeavored to float the
coastwisc steamer. Palmer. laden with
500 tons Of coal. which ran ashore
of the New England coast today. Pre-
vious attempts to get the vessel into
deep water had failed and it was said
it might be necessary to take off her
cargo. The steamer was reported in
no immediate danger, although there
was said to be considerable water in
her hold.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Brought Back Much Materi-
al and Information But
Captured No Prisoners
KILLED A NUMBER
IN TRENCH FIGHTS
Struggle Was Hand, TO Hand, But Every
Man Who Left the Front Line Re
turned--were Inside the Enemy Lines
Fifteen Minutes.


turned-were Inside the Enemy Lines
Fifteen Minutes.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY in
FRANCE, Monday, by The Associated
Press-An American raiding party en-
tered the German trenches along the Tonl
seetOr az o'clock this morning after an
artillery bombardmeut OF IS minutes and
brought back much material and inioT-
nation hut captured no prisoners.
II was the first raid undertaken by the
Americans without the aid OF the French.
The raid was highly successful as the
enemy Withdrew many men from the front
line when the bombardmcnt Indicated that
n raid might follow. The raiders reported
that American glnfre had created de
striction in the German positions and had
torn gaps in the enemy barbed wire en-
engagements The German batteries came
into action but accomplished nothing To-
ward disturbing the progress 0i the rad
The Americans found numerous Germans
hiding in the dugouts In the hand-to,
hand fighting which followed number OF
the enemy were killed and wounded. Go.
ing FAR beyond their objective the raiders
penetrated the German line 300 yards. \
few fights developed on the way, but the
Germans were driven off. Every Ameri
can who lett the front line returned Tn,
Americans were inside the enemy lnt
for lj minutes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
NOT DECIDED ABOUT HELP.
Government Has Not offered to Pro-
vide for New Haven's Obligations.

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Reports
that the railroad administration has
offered TO provide for obligations of
100000 of the New York, New Ia-
ven and Hartford railroad were denied
today by John Shelton Williams, di-
rector of the division of finance and
purchases of the railroad administra-
ton. No decision has been reached as
to the extent of government aid to the
road. he said, although the subject is
under consideration.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
GOVERNMENT ON WHEELS.
Russian Leaders to Move to Some Point
East of Moscow.

WASHINGTON, March l2-The Rus
sian revolutionary government is pre-
pared to move from Moscow to some point
farther east of the German army, which
continues to advance into Russia. A
message to the state department today
from American Consul Summers at Mos
COW, dated March 8, said the government
was expected there the next day and
that arrangements would be made to 90
to some other city, if it became neces-
sary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
DRAFT ON MARCH 20.
Orders Issued for Calling $4,000
More Men to the Colors.

WASHINGTON, March IA
movement of $4,000 drafted men to
begin on March 30 and continue for
five days was ordered today by Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder. The
order calls troops from every state
except Iowa and Minnesota. 1t in
cludes men remaining from the first
draft and those liable to call in the
second.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
FILLED
AT REQUIEM MASS
Impressive Service in Mem
ory of Private Edward
NJ. Baker
EULOGY GIVEN BY
REV. JAMES P. RAND
Arrangements for Mass Made by Leo
Council, Knights of Columbus, Mem
bers Marching to Church in Body
Messages of Sympathy.

High mass of requiem was sung in
St. Michael S Roman Catholic church
at s 0 clock this morning, conducted
by Rev. Father James P. Rand, because
of the death in France Feb. IS of Ed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Unitarian and Universalist Churcles

Wednesday evening at 80 o'clock-Reg-
ular meeting of Boy Scouts, troop No. 4,
Wednesday at p. m.-Meeting Of the
Freme circle of the Unitarian parish with
Mrs p X White Of Putney road The
postponed birthday offering viii be re-
cciyed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
RIDDLE TO COMMAND.
Major General to Have Charge of
American Troops in England

WASHINGTON, March l2-Maj
Gen. John Fiddle who recently was re
icved by Mai. Gen. Peyton c March
as acting chief of staff, is to command
all American troops in England. it is
understood. Army orders today show
the assignment of two officers as aides
on his staff.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
LOANS TO OUR ALLIES.
Credit of s15,oo0,0O0 to Cuba and $500.
100000 to Great Britain.

WASHINGTON, March l2-Another
ally became a borrower from the United
States today when the treasury extended
credit of sl5.o00,e0o to the Cuban gov
ernment TO assist it in war preparations.
At the same time Great Britain was gwen
another credit of 500, ,O0o, ,0oo Both loans
were made at the new interest rate OF
, per cent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
JAPAN rs UNDECIDED.
Has Reached No Decision on Question
Of Sending Troops to Siberia.

LONDON, March 12.-Japan has not
yet come to decision regarding the
despatch of troops to Siberia, Premier
Terauchi declared in replying to a
question in the house of representa-
tivcs. according to Reuter- despatch
from Shanghai carving Toxic advices
under date of March 9.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
In Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday. March l2-Rcpllar meeting Of
Dennis Rebckah lodge Rebekah drill for
"wednesday. March Is. cancelled. Next
Rebekah drill will be held Tuesday, March
10.
Friendship Circle will meet Wednesday
afternoon. March l3, in the temple. Sup
per al 6l5 There viii be work for tho
Red Cross. 4 good Attendance Is desired.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
PERSONAL.

Edwin F. Brooks the veteran retired
railroad man, formerly station agent
here. who had been living the past
year in town with his daughter. Mrs.
Emma G Brooks, has shipped his goods
back to Gardner, Mass. where he will
make his home. Mr.. Brooks returned
to Gardner this afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Masonic Temple

Tonight. 73o-C Columbian lodge, No So
will work the second degree.
Touight-Speeial communication OF
Brattlehoro lodge, No. l02. Work: f.
G. degree
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
cAMBRAI BoMBARDED.
Shots from British Artillery of Heaviest
calibre Fall in Town.

BERLIN, via London, March l2.-Cam-
brui has been bombarded by long range
guns according TO today's army head
quarters report. Several shots from
British artillery OF the heaviest calibre
fell in the town. the statement reports.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Won LUXBURG ESCAPES.
Former German Minister Flee5 from Ar
gentina to Chilli.

BUENOs AIRES, Argentina, March
l2.-It is reported here today that
Count Won Luxburg, the former Ger
man minister, has fed Argentine ter
ritorv. escaping to Chile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
Centre Congregational Church

Wednesday, 32o p. m.-Foreign mis-
sionary meeting at the home of Mrs. c. \.
Boyden, Ii Linden Street Subject. Some
Gllmpses of Africa,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12

PARIS, March l2-The Germans lost
four airplanes in last nights attack on
Paris. Nine squadrons took part in the
raid,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-12
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday. Prob
able Rain. Warmer Tonight.

WASHINGTON, March l2-The
weather forecast; Cloudy tonight and
Wednesday. Probably rain. Warmer
tonight Somewhat colder Wednesday
in New Hampshire and Vermont. Fresh
10 strong south and southwest winds.
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Continued on Page 81
Evening star., 1918-04-09
APPOR1ONMENT IS MADE
OF SELECTED DRAFT men
Nearly 500 to Be Sent to Camp
Meade in the Five-Day Period
Beginning April 2e.

Annortionment of the nearly 500 To-
..I -selected men who--win be sent to
Camp Meade during five-day period
hee1nnine April 26 was made today by
ths central draft headquarters at the
District building
vhite reeistrants and seventy-five COL
ored re9istrants. all the men to be ee-
iected according to number from men
selectton will begin at once.
local boards will furnish the white
as follows: Local board for
division No. |. q men; !; No: No. .. M e men;
men. No. q. NJ men; No. Z. Is men; No.
5, IS men; No. .. ss men; No. 10. - men.
aid No. II. 81 men.
Coiored registrants will be furnished
as follows: No. !. men; No. 2; 9 men;
men; No. 8, 9 men; No. z. men; No. 8.
s men; No. 8. 6 men: No. 10. men and
No. II, men.
II has not been decided as yet
whether the men win hs entrained in
I'VE separate sections on as many days
OF In Q fewer number Of entertainments.