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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
BY POPULAR
SUBSCRIPTION
Democrats Expect 100000 to Con-
tribute to Campaign Fund Con-
ference With Women.

CHICAGO, May 29-Funds for the
Democratic national campaign in 1920
will be raised by popular subscription and
it IS expected that contributions win be
received from 100000 persons. Wilbur
W. Marsh of Iowa, treasurer of the
Democratic national committee, made
this statement today in addressing the
committee.
This morning the committee held q
conference with women associate mem.
bers. Mrs. George Bass presided She
said that majority OF women voters
had not yet formed party ties and they
offered an inviting field for work by thc
Democratic organizations.
Mrs Percy Y. Pennybaeker of Texas
said that a human moral issue was neces
sary to interest women and the Demo
cratic party had such an issue in tn,
treaty of peace and the League of Ma
tions
Joseph p Tumulty, who arrived Al
noon to attend the closing session of tn,
committee, denied that he was the beareI
of a message from President Wilson an,
explained that he came to Chicago in hi
private capacity as a Democrat at tn
/ invitation of Chairman Cummings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
THREE KILLED
Auto Struck by Express Train at La
conia-Party OFF for
Holiday.

LACONIA, \. H., May 29-Lieut.-
Commander w. G. Richardson, T. 5. y,
of Newton, Mass, his son, Frederick
Richardson. and Miss f. NJ Madison of
Auburndale, Mass, were instantly killed
today when an automobile driven by Com
mander Richardson was struck by the
Montreal express at the Winnesquam
crossing of the Boston & Maine railroad
A fourth occupant of the machine. a
young nephew OF Miss Madison, was Sc
Tiously hurt
The party were on the way from New
ton to Asquam lake. where Commander
Richardson has summer cottage for the
holidays Mrs. Richardson, another son
Robert, and baby daughter Mary, were
in another car following that which wa:
struck by the train.
Officials were unable at first to learr
the cause Of the accident The express
was a few minutes behind schedule but i
was stated that the warning bell at tn,
railroad crossing was working and tina
the engineer blew the whistle as usua
az he approached the crossing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
states. that they be allowed further time
to consider the terms.
THE GERMAN PROPOSALS.
Willing to Pay Some Indemnity But
Want Mandatory of It's Colonies.

BERLIN. May 29.-Germany in her
counter proposal in reply to the terms
of the peace treaty as submitted to the
German delegates at Versailles offers to
pay an indemnity of 100,000,000, 900
marks gold approximately $25,0oO,-
600 900 under the normal rate of ex-
chanre). OF this sum 10000, 100000
marks gold Approximately $5,000,000,-
000) will be paid by the year 1926, and
annual payments will be made from
that date onward until not more than
100, ,000,000000 marks have been re
ceived by the Entente allies.
These figures arc gained from an un-
| official summary of the German counter
proposal made available here today
/ Other points made in the unofficial sum
mary of the counter proposal are:
| Germany offers to disarm all of hel
| battleships on condition that part OF
her mercantile fleet be restored to her
She proposes that there be no terri
torial changes without consultations OF
the populations affected.
The cession of upper Silcsia and tht
claims to east Prussia, west Prussia ant
| Mcmel are emphatically rejected
1t is stipulated that Danzig shall be
come free port and the river Vistul;
neutralized.
Occupied territory is to be evacuate
within six months.
If the league of nations is establishe
with Germany as member German,
shall continue to administer her col
onies in accordance with the principle
of the league as its mandatory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
GOLDEN GLOW TO
REPLACE RUBBISH
Roots Planted in Spots Which Had
Been Cleared-Scouts to Assist in
Cleanup Activities. =

Golden glow roots were planted yes
terday in some spots which had been
cleared of rubbish and more will be
set out when the places have been put
in suitable condition through the eff
forts of property owners and tenants
who are interested in the cleanup cam
paign with Il View to improving the
appearance of Brattleboro.
Through the cooperation of Scout
Commissioner H. p. White the Boy
Scouts are TO meet at the board of trade
rooms Saturday morning at $50 clock
to help clear some of the unsightly
places of the tin cans, bottles, papers
and other rubbish.
Several requests already have been
received for the town team, which will
make tour of the streets Monday to
cart away refuse which may have been
left on the curb. This work will be
facilitated if persons who have refus.
to be taken by the town teams viii
notify the board of trade, which is co.
operating with other organizations IL
the cleanup campaign.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29

PRETTY WEDDING
IN SWEDISH CHURCH
Simon P. Larson and Ruth P. Oscarson
Married by Rev. A. o. Peterson
Swedish Custom Explained.

A very pretty church wedding took
place last evening in the Swedish Con-
gregational church on Strand avenue,
when Simon Peter Larson and Ruth
Pauline Oscarson, both of Brattleboro,
were married by Rev. A. O. Peterson
Mr.. Larson is son OF Enoch j. Lar
son of Larson & Anderson, tailors, and
Mrs. Larson is q daughter of Rev A.
10. Peterson.
According to an old Swedish custom
a child receives its last name from one
of the first names of its father. To
this name the syllable son" is added.
Mr.. Peterson s middle name is Oscar, to
which "'son" was added, hence the diff
| ference between the brides maiden
name and that of her father.
The bridal party entered the church
to the strains of the bridal march from
Lohengrin, played by Miss Esther Err
ickson. The party was made up as fol
/ lows: Paine Oscarson, brother of the
bride, as best man; Miss Elm Larson, a
Sister of the bridegroom, as maid OF
honor, followed by Astrid Hertzberg as
| flower girl and Viola Herzberg az ring
bearer, both of whom proceeded the
bride and bridegroom, who were in turn
followed by John johnson, Gertrsdt
Anderson, Ragnar Oscarson and Manic
Johnson
i Directly after the ceremony voca
duet was rendered by Eber AugustsoI
and Paul Erickson. This was fol
lowed by the reading of poem com
| posed by Rev. A o. Peterson.
large number of kilograms and letter
of congratulation were read afte
which vocal and instrumental tri
, was rendered by Miss Esther Erickson
: Paul Erickson and Eber Auguston. Re
freshments of coffee, ice cream an,
cake were served.
Theo A. Nilsson served as the wed
A ing host and Miss Mamie v. Carlson a
5 the hostess.
4 The bride wore gown of white sat
, in trimmed with pearls and the mai
of honor wore brocaded georgette.
= \ very large number as well as va
rietv of beautiful and useful gifts wer
, received. After the ceremony the brio
:. al couple went to 112 Williams stree
where they will make their home
/ Those present from out of town wei
y Misses Ellen Brinkman, Elm Larso
/ and Gertrude Peterson of Hartfor,
I Conn, Miss Eleanor Erickson of Ne
q Haven, Conn, and Palme Oscarso
II who is in the service and is statione
a at Ellis Island, n Y
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
Main Street Property Own
erS' Letters Cause
Discussion
INDIVIDUALS MAY
PURCHASE LAND
Talk of Raising $4,000 by Subscription
to Buy Front Part of Houghton &
Simonds' Lot - Would Leave Few
Conflicting Conditions.

Since the publication in The Reformer
yesterday of the letters to the selectmen
frem the various property owners on the
west side of Main street, between High
and Grove streets, there has been re-
newed discussion of the proposition to
widen Main street in that section. and
the general sentiment appears to be that
the proposition ought to be carried
through 1t is hoped, also, that this may
be done without expense to the town
further than the cost of making the al
| terations.
As stated yesterday, Houghton & ST.
monds want $1,000 for the land which
would be taken from the front of their
corner lot. The attitude of the Masonic
| Building association is that it will give
the necessary land without damages
| provided other land owners involved will
do likewise. The Baptist church trus-
tees would not oppose widening the
street if the trees Were preserved and
suitable damages were paid. John B.
Manley objects to a grass plot between
the street and sidewalk, which would be
necessary If the trees were preserved.
So far as the Baptist church is con-
cerned the matter has not been brought
before the church as a whole. so it can
not be stated what the final attitude of
the church would be. 1t is possible that
a meeting of the church wiz be called as
soon as permissible, which would be next
Monday morning.
There Is talk today of a subscription
to raise enough money to buy of Hongh-
ton & Simonds the land which would be-
, taken from their lot and present it to
the town, which it is felt would meet the
conditions stipulated by the AIasons.
One citizen stated today that he would
be willing to subscribe $500 to help meet
: the Houghton & Simonds conditions, and
l Others have said they would give
e amounts up to 800.
t Should this be done and be satisfactory
to the Masons the only remaining ques-
5 tions to be harmonized would be those
relating to the removal of the trees and
g Ito damages by reason of taking land from
the Baptist church.
t 1t is realized that haste is necessary.
Y as Houghton & Simonds are holding UP
e their contractor in his. work on the front
< end of their garage, and The Reformer
Y feels safe in saying that an effort will
s be made to bring about satisfactory
outcome of the whole question without
n delay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
MORE VALLEY FAIR
STOCK DISPOSED OF
As Result of Announ cement of Action
at Meeting Tuesday Night Several
Have Subscribed.

As Il result of the announcement in
Yesterdays Rcfermer of the vote to
continue the Valley fair and the action
taken at the meeting Wednesday even
ing looking to the sale of stock, sew
eral subscriptions have been made vol
unfairly, as there seem to be many peo-
pie who dislike to feel that there is any
likelihood of the fair being given up.
At present the subscription papers are
l.. E. Holden, Dcnnison Cowles and
John E. Gale A one-day drive for the
sale of stock will be conducted in the
near future, but if further voluntary
subscriptions could be received it would
be gratifying to those in charge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
USING WILLOWS TO
PREVENT WASHOUTS
Connecticut River Power Co. Completes
Fill Near Last Block Factory and
Sets Out Bushes.

An effort is being made by the Com
necticut- River Power Co. to establish a
row of willow bushes on the bank of the
river below the last block factory to
prevent washouts there during high wat
er. Since the washouts last spring the
company has had two self dumping auto
mobile trucks and gang of men at work
making fills, and this work has Just
been completed and the company has set
out 100 willow bushes in the hope that
they will take root and grow and serve
to prevent further inroads upon the river
bank at that point.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
EXTRA TRAVEL ALLOWANCE.
Application Blanks May Be Obtained
Here by Discharged Soldiers.

The comptroller of the treasury by
decision rendered April Ii and May 3,
1919, has authorized the war depart
ment to make settlement of all claims
for the / IL cent additional travel al
lowance per mile for discharged sol
diers from the place of discharge to
place of entry into the military service
also the claims for additional allow
ance to actual bona fide home or resi-
dence at date of discharge when such
bona fide home or residence can be de
termined from the affidavit of the sol
der and verified by information con
tanned in his original service record
A blank form of application, which in
cludes the necessary affidavit for tn,
additional travel allowance may be oh
tanned at the Home Service office O
the American Red Cross, board of trad,
rooms, town hall, Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
President Wilson Speaks to
His Fellow Countrymen
From France
A NEW SENSE
OF CONSIDERATION
Amricans Now Consecrated to the
Maintenance of the Liberty of the
World-Must Fulfil the Purpose of
Our Dead in France.

WASHINGTON, May c9-President
Wilson has cabled the following Memorial
day message.
My fellow eountrymen: Memorial dy
wears this year an added significance and
| wish, if only by a message, to take part
with you in its observation and in ex-
pressing the sentiment which it inevitably
suggests In observing the day we COM
memorate not only the reunion Of our own
country but also the liberation of the
world from one of the most serious dan.
gers to which free governments and the
free life of men were ever exposed
I'VE have buried the gallant and now
immortal men who died in this great wal
Of liberation with a new sense of conse
Grafton Our thoughts and purposes now
are conseerated 10 the maintenance of the
liberty of the world and OF the union o
its people in single comradeshp o
liberty and right 1t was for this thai
our men conscientiousy offered their lives
| They came to the fields of battle Will
the high spirit and pure heart OF cru
saders.
I'VE must never forget the duty tina
| their sacrifice has laid upon us as fulfill
ing their hopes and their purpose to tn,
utmost. This, it seems to me, is the i'm
pressive lesson and the inspiring mandat
Of the day.
''WOODROW WILSON"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
AUSTRIAN TERMS DELAYED.
Will Not Be Presented Before Monday
Small Powers Asked Time.

PARIS, May 29.-When the peace con-
ference met in plenary session this after
noon to hear the Austrian peace terms it
was announced that the treaty had not
vet been completed. 1t was decided.
therefore, to postpone the session until
Saturday. 1t is reported that the pre-
sentation of the terms to the Austrian
delegation have been postponed until
Monday. 1t had been set for tomorrow
noon.
Another reason for postponement OF
the plenary session was a request from
the smaller powers, especially the Baltic
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
First Baptist Church

Friday, May 80, 4 o'clock-The junior
Christian Endeavor meeting will not be
held, as it is Memorial day.
Friday, May 50, 73O p.m.-Regular pray
er meeting of the church.
Thursday, June 5-Organ recital by Al
exander Lamb of Laconia, n. H, with
readings by Miss Jones of Keene. Aus
pices Y. p. s. G. +. Tickets 35c and 25c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
COUNSEL SAYS NOT GUILTY.
Did Not Help Barney, Charged With
Murder, Escape from Tail.

BOSTON, May Thomas F. Muir
ply. counsel for Herman L. Barney.
pleaded not guilty today to a charge of
aiding and abetting Barney in his recent
escape from Jail. His hearing was set
for June IL. Barney, who was recap
tured after two days of liberty, will be
placed ON trial June Is charged with the
murder of policeman.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
ASKED BY G.. A. r. TO
TAKE PART TOMORROW
Men Who Served in War With Germany
Invited to Participate in Memorial
Day Observance.
Editor of The Reformer:-

Editor of The Reformer:-
Tomorrow is Memorial day The G.
A R. members have requested that the
men who served in the war with Ger
many participate with them in the OBJ
Iservance of the day. All should par
ticipate, not only as duty to the sol
diers of the Civil war, but also in mem
ory of those comrades of ours who have
made the supreme sacrifice.
All those who can join should meet
in the vicinity of the armory at 12.3(
Sp. m. and in uniform. Capt. Roy B
Miner will be in command.
E. w. GIBSON.
Nav %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
Red Mems S Hall

Thursday, May %, s p,m.-Special meet
ing Of Pocahontas council, No. 4, d. of
p Rehearsal. \ good attendance is de-
sired
Members of Quonekticut tribe, No.
9, |. o. R. NJ, please report at Red
Men S hall Friday afternoon, May 80,
at ! o'clock TO take part in the G. A. R.
exercises.
Dance viii be held every Saturday
night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
MET PORTUGUESE ADMIRAL.
American Aeronauts Thanked Him for
Honors Bestowed.

LISBON, Wednesday. May 2S CAS-
sociated Press ).-Commande Towers,
Lieut.. Com. Read and Lieut. Commander
Bellinger, commanders of the American
transatlantic scaplanes' were received
today by President Castro, who was
formerly an admiral in the Portuguese
navy. They thanked him for the act
of the Portuguese government in be-
slowing upon all three of them the
grand cross of the tower and sword.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW.
M. II. Marks Wants Protest Made
Against It's Repeal.

NEW YORK, May Marcus H.
Marks, president of the National Day
light association today sent appeals to
chambers of commerce throughout the
nation to join in protest against the
repeal of daylight saving law A rider
on the agricultural bill calls for its
repeal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
First Methodist Episcopal Church

Friday, May 3O-Devotional meeting il
the lecture room at 80 pm. DR. A. a
Pitman pastor Of Glendale Methods
Episcopal church, Everett, Mass, to b
the speaker.
May 30-Prayer meeting at 7.3O pm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
Makes Counter Proposals
on All Important Features
of Peace Treaty
PRESENT TERMS
TO AUSTRIA MONDAY
Fiumc Is to Be an Independent City
other Adriatic Questions Settled
The Vatican Represented at Paris on
Catholic Missions.

tiSSDtldltu AIooEt
Germany today made formal reply to
the treaty terms presented to her on
May T. The counter proposals take issue
with the allies on nearly all the mpcrt-
ant phases Of the treaty
This afternoon plenary session OF the
peace conference will be held to communi-
cate to tile nations which broke relations
with Austria the peace terms which the
council Of four has decided to prccant to
the representatives or the former dial
empire
Dispatches Indicate an agreement hy
the council of four on questions relative t.
the Adriatic. Fiume is to be an indepcAd
ent city
The Vatican is represented officially al
Paris for the first time since the peace
conference began work, the papal under
secretary Of state being in the city t.
discuss with entente chiefs the status o
Catholic missions IN lands affected by
the deliberations of the conference 1t j
improbable that he will be officially re
ceived by the conference because of th,
clause in the treaty OF London betweel
Great Britain, France and Italy, whicl
bars the Vatican from participation il
discussion regarding questions connecte'
with the war
PARIS May 26.-The counter proposal
formulated bv the German delegation q
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29

To Miss Hilda Florence Simpson of Liv-
erpool, has fallen the distinction of be
ing the first woman in Great Britain to
be admitted to the Society of Incorporate
ed Accountants and Auditors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
50 AMERICANS
ARE MISSING
Fire Broke Out in Building
Occupied by Them at
COblenz
AN EXPLOSION
FOLLOWED FIRE
Munitions Dump Exploded-N Details
of the Affair Given in Brief Dispatch
Sent to London From Cologne Early

LONDON, May % ASSOCIATED Press
AS a result of a fire in a building oc-
eupied by American troops in the Cob
lenz district and the explosion of mu-
nitions dump Yesterday 50 men are mis-
sing, according to a Cologne dispatch
TO the Exchange Telegraph Co.
A later despatch from Cologne says
the fire aud explosion occurred near the
frontier of the Bavarian Palatinate
which is in the French area of occupa
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
NC-4 MAY START FRIDAY.
Lieut.. Commander Read Wants to Reach
England Memorial Day.

BREST, May 29.-The seaplane, NC
4 will probably start from Lisbon to-
morrow, weather permitting, as Lieut..
Commander Read wishes to reach Eng
land on Memorial day, according to a
wireless message picked up here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
FATAL FIRE IN NEW LONDON.
Twenty-Five People Trapped by Blaze in
Rooming House.

NEW LONDON, Conn. Nav 29.-Fire
in the hallway of a rooming house early
today trapped p persons on upper floors
and most of them were slightly hurt or
burned in escaping. Robert TAFT, former
ly OF Pittsfeld, Mass, was killed by a fall
from a third floor window.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, May 30, 7.3O pm.-Chmcl
night Midweek service Of the church
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Friday-Mild Tenn
perature and Moderate Winds.

WASHINGTON, May 29-The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and Fri
day. Mild temperature. Moderate west
winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
WINNIPEG STRIKE
REMAINS THE SAME
Rumor of New Plan for Settlement :
Railroad Men In Calgary Vote to
Join Strike.

WINNIPEG, May 29.-The general
strike situation seemed to be unchanged
in Winnipeg today although there was a
report that the strike forces were prepar-
ing to make public new plan for settle
ment
CALGARY, Alberta, May 29.-The
brotherhood of railway workers, including
freight handlers, clerks and baggagemen,
voted last night to join the general strike
here in sympathy with the Winnipeg
strikers. Electrical workers, telephone
operators and commercial telegraphers
voted against walkout
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29
S. AS sURPAss THEIR GOAL.
Have Raised More Than S13,o0o,ooo For
Home Service.

NEW YORK, May 2o.-The Saliva
ton Army campaign for $l3,O00,Oo0
home service fund has passed its goal,
according to reports received today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-29

PARIS, May 26.-The counter proposals
formulated by the German delegation at
Versailles has been delivered to the
French authorities for consideration by
the council OF four TODAY
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Continued ON Page 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-09

Am Interesting Offering of
Decorative Table Linens
at money-saving prices
Will present an opportunity. Tomorrow and
Tuesday, for the advantageous purchase of
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Centerpieces :. each AIS s ATS
Scarfs each 500, 900 & 6.75
Tea Napkins, per dozen SIS & IT'S
SPECIAL VALUES now being offered i'm
Odd Table Cloths and Napkins
all linen, i'm fine and medium qualities and
Is, desirable sizes, all of which have
been reduced to
extraordinarily low prices
lWaolson avenue section or the Fourth Floor
A section of the Fourth Floor is
reserved exclusively for .
The Sale of Vogue Patterns
Fashion experts are i'm attendance p
to give advice concerning matters -
of dress. M