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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Allied Council in Favor of
Requiring This of
Germany
RECENT EVENTS IN
BERLIN DESCRIBED
BY Officer in Command of American
Force in That Sniper's Bullet
Almost Hit Him-Aerial Terms of
German Disarmament.

PARIS, March Il ASSOCIATED Press).-
The supreme council Of the peace confer
ence has virtually decided TO include in
the preliminary treaty Of peace a require
ment that Germany shall relinquish her
leasehold on TsingTao and all properties
and concessions on the Shang-Tung penin-
sular. No attempt it Is understood will
be made at present to render decision
as to the ultimate possession of German
rights, which is now the subject OF q
controversy between the Japanese and
! Chinese delegations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Won BERNSTORFF
NOT A DELEGATE
He VIII Not be Member of German
Delegation to be Sent to
Peace Conference.

WEIMAR, March II (Associated
Press) An the German delegates to
peace conference VIII be on an equal
footing although Count Won Brock
dorff Rantzau, the foreign minister,
will be their leader. True to President
Ebert's announcement at the time of
his election Count Won Bernstorf will
not be delegate though there has been
great pressure brought to bear to have
him named. This was partly Frustrated
by information received from abroad
through Americans here that the choice
Of Bernstorff would probably be re-
ieeted by the entente powers \ month
ago he was openly planning to 60.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
TEMPERATURE DROPS
THIRTY DEGREES
Decided Freeze Last Night and Mer-
curry Stood at II Above Zero This
Morning at F. r. vaughan's.

4 drop of 80 degrees in the temperature
in 24 hours was shown by F. r. Vaughan's
standard theImometer this morning, when
the mercury stood at IL degrees above
zero as compared with IL above yester-
day morning, and there was a decided
freeze.
With a stiff north wind blowing al
most continuously since yesterday morning
and the official weather report signifying
possibility of snow tomorrow. condi
tions would seem to indicate that winter
has not yet come to close.
The decided drop in temperature
brought out fur coats, muffs and winter
hats which had been laid aside for NOR,
springlike apparel, and some were tempt
cd to have storm windows put back il
place.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Steamer George Washing
ton with Presidential Par
ty Aboard Arrived at
Brest Last Evening
Party Disembarked at
9.45-President Himself
Entirely Recovered from
Recent Cold

PARIS. March l5.-President Vii
son returning to the peace conference
after his trip to the United States, ar
rived in Paris shortly after noon to-
day BIZ train from Brest. Although the
time of the President 5 arrival had not
cen made public great crowd had
gathered at the Invalides station at
III o'clock. The station was decorated
with flowers and flags and the 2lst
French regiment was ON hand to do
military honor.
The return of President Wilson Is wei
coined by the morning newspapers in
editorials. The journal says that IT
means early and positive results from
the peace conference, adding there is nc
doubt the President comes back with the
full resolve 10 wind up the war prompt
~" The editorial writer's arc also occu
pied with present state of public opinion
in America. The Figaro says that tn,
United States, by sharing in the war an'
by the prominent role it is playing a
the peace conference, has become one o
the principal actors in European an'
world policy.
The steamer George Washington, wit
President Wilson on board, entered tn
harbor &C Brest at 7.45 o'clock las
evening.
President Wilson and the part
which came with him from the Unite
states left Brest for Paris at
O'Clock last night. The President an
Mrs. Wilson dsembarked from IL
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
DAVENPORT LOCATES
IN SIOUX FALLS
Former Brattleboro Boy Becomes Part.
ner in Law Firm There-Has
Been Aviation Officer.

Attorney Holton Davenport, former
ly of Brattleboro, SON of Charles III.
Davenport of Albany. \. Y, former
resident cf Brattleboro and later of
Worcester, Mass. has heen discharged
from the service and has located in
Sioux Falls, s. D., instead of returning
TO Worcester. His wife was Dorothy
Day, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
NJ. Day of Sioux Falls, her mother be-
fore marriage being Miss Annie Daven-
port, a Brattleboro girl. The following
is from 4 recent issue of the Sioux
Falls Argus Leader:
:. Announcement is made today that
Holton Davenport of Worcester, Mass,
who has just retired from the army
after year 5 service. win on the first
OF January join the law firm of Chris
torherson & Melquist under the firm
nanae of Christophcrson. Melduist &
Davenport. Mr. Davenport was ad,
mitted 10 the practice four wears ago
| in Massachusetts and when he enlisted
in the service was a member of the
law firm of Morrison & Davenport
connection which has just been severed
by his removal TO Sioux Falls. Mrs
Davenport has been at the home oi
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ
Day, during the past year while hel
husband was in the service and he
many friends in Sioux Falls will /,
lpleased to learn that she is 10 remain
here permanently.
- Mr. Christopherson, the senior mem
ber of the firm, viii on the 4th of mex
March begin his term as member o
congress from the first district
In the same connection the following
from a Worcester paper viii be of ii
! terest here:
1t is not likely that Atty. Holton {
1 Davenport, who has been in Unel
! Sam s service, will return to Worceste
= to practise law Atty Frank w. Mo-
rison, with whom he was engaged j
the law practice in Worcester, sal
yesterday that Atty. Davenport ho
: been discharged from the service an
that he has entered one of the larges
law offices in South Dakota. Atty Da'
export enlisted in the aviation servi,
and was stationed in Texas. When |
was discharged he had the rank
:. sergeant major and was stationed
:; 4 camp near Newport News
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
NORTH RUSSIA CASUALTIES.
American Loses to Date Are Com
paratively Slight.

ARCHANGEL, Thursday. March
13 (Associated Press1 Compared
to the losses inflicted upon the en-
emy the allied casualties in the
fighting since Feb. 3s have been
extremely light. II is estimated
the Bolsheviki have lost at least 500
killed. The American casualties of
Feb. % to March 8 were five killed
on the Vaga front and 10 on the
Dvina front. No officers were
killed. One American soldier is
missing and two officers and 50
men were wounded. The total Amer
lean casualties to date in Northern
Russia follow: Killed in action
Officers, 4; men, II; died of wounds
Officers, !, men is; missing-men
sc; died of disease-oliicer ,, men
81; wounded-oilicers II, men oil.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, March II, 4.l5 p. m.-Meet-
ing of junior Christian Endeavor so
ciety in the chapel Notice change IN
time from 800
Friday, March II, p. m.-Pnblic
installation service in the church. Rev.
Harry r. Miles will preach the sermon
Rev. Arthur w. Bailey will give the
charge to the pastor and Rev. Richard
H. Clapp will give the charge to the
people.
Saturday afternoon, March 10, 3.3I
oclock-lmportant business meeting o
Woman's association
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
spARTAcANs HEAVY LOSERS,
Victims of Recent Disturbance Fin
Berlin's Morgues.

COPENHAGEN, March 1.-THE
number of victims of the latest Spar
tacan disturbance, according TO a Ber-
lin newspaper, is so great that it is
difficult to find accommodations for
bodies in the morgue. There are 1876
bodies in the morgue in Hanover
strasse of which ~ have not been iden-
titled. The capacity of the morgue
is exhausted. There are almost as
many dead in the garrison hospital.
There are ll5 bodies at the Friedrich
shain hospital in eastern Berlin and 30
at the Urban hospital at southeastern
Berlin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14

Jury plssS:;s::2EES
IN LIQUOR CASE
Reported Last Night After
Considering Evidence
Three Hours
RETURNED ONCE TO
QUESTION COURT
Respondent Testified He Received No
Profit, but Did Errand as Accomoda-
tion and Had No Intent or KnowI-
edge of Infraction of Law.

After considering the evidence nearly
three hours, the jury in the case OF the
state against {. X. Farnum, Guilford
farmer charged with selling and furnish
ing intoxicating liquor illegally, reported
shortly before 10 o'clock last night that
they were unable to agree. Acting AIuni-
cipal Judge Frank ID. +. Stowe asked
Foreman W. A. Shumway if he thought
it would be impossible to reach an agree
ment and the foreman replied that he
did. whereupon the jury was discharged.
the case remaining with the court and
the respondent continuing under bail OF
S400 with B. A. Whittemore OF Guilford
as surety. The case may be tried again
| if States Attorney Harrie d. Chase so
elects.
The taking of testimony was concluded
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon in
the municipal courtroom. Attorney
Frank Z. Barber made plea for the re-
spondent and Attorney Chase for the
state, and Judge Stowe charged the jury
giving them the case at 6 o'clock They
then went TO supper and took up the con
sideration of the evidence about :
o'clock. About $50 they returned for
instructions from the court as to the
rights of principal and agent.
When the taking of testimony was re-
sumed after dinner the state put Frank
Jacobs on the stand. His testimony was
similar to that of his wife earlier in the
Iday, that as an accommodation Mr. Far
mum, who was driving grocery wagon
from Bernardston. Mass, for Atherton &
Son. was paid by Mrs. Jacobs the price OF
a gallon of whiskey and that he then pro-
lcured the whiskey and delivered it at the
Jacobs home.
The state then called Mrs. Mead. wife
of Truman +. Mead of Guilford 1t was
Mr.. Mead who complained to the states
attorney that Mr.. Farnum had brought
! him liquor from Bernardston at his re.
quest and who testified that he and Mr.
:, Farnum We're on good terms until somS
trouble arose in relation to schools, tho
: establishment of a certain school throw
5 ing Mr.. Mead out of the job of carrying
pupils. Mr.. Farnum was elected sehoo
: director at the town meeting.
e The testimony OF Mrs. Mead and of hel
5 daughter, Miss b. f. Mead, had to d'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14

PARIS, Thursday, March l3.-Brig.
Gen. George II. Harries. commander of
the American military force AZ Berlin,
has been here several days TO appear be
fore the supreme war council to render
a report on the military and economic sit
uation in Germany. He has given drn-
natic recital of events in Berlin during
| the last three months, eliminating in Sc
rious street fighting Of the last fortnight.
| During the early stages of the lighting
Gen. Harries was standing in window
OF the American headquarters watching
a clash between opposing factions when
sniper's bullet grazed his breast and
buried itself in window casing by his
side
! The American forces in unoceupied Ger
;many consist of 81 officers And 600 men
La considerable part of the contingent be
ng stationed at camps where 100000 Rus
sian prisoners are being cared for by Am
orleans. The Russians are clamoring L
return homo.
The aerial terms OF the German dsarm
ament as adopted by the supreme wa
council provide that airplanes and diri
etbles shall no longer be used for mill
tary purposes The council concluded tha
| ~ WAS LiOt ltdSiblG u IlApHlDlI l'IstilC
for commercial uses.
! The drafting committee was directed I
make clear the distinction excepting com
mereial airplanes in the terms ineorporat
ed in the peace terms.
= Ali forms of military airplanes ar
! barred 10 Germany, the only cxceptio
! being the temporary use until Oct / {
I 100 hydro-airplanes and 200 men in gatl
t ering mines in the North sea
Germany must deliver all airplanes {
u the allies and must prohibit the constru
: tion Of other airplanes until the concll
!, sion of peace, the supreme council decide
II today in adopting the aerial terms to
imposed on Germany in the preliminal
: pence. The terms do not decide the +
6 tura fate Of the airplanes which may cit
er be destroyed or divided among Il
allies. The British and American del
gates brought up the question OF d
tinetion between commercial aerial na1
n CATION, which will be authorized for CT
lc many after conclusion of peace under ct
tain guarantees, and military navigati
n. which will be prohibited.
V. The council has decided to send an acl
I'd nautie commission to Germany to inves
I'd gate the question Of commercial aer
he navigation. Deputy Aubigny of t
of French chamber will be chairman
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Universalisi and Unitarian Churches
Services in the Universalist Church.
Sunday. March I6.

1880 a. m.-Divine worship with sermon
by Rev. d. +. Trout. Subject. The
Destiny of the Human Soul,
ll45 a. m.-Union Sunday school session.
7.30 p. m.-Stereoptieon lecture by Rev.
d. f. Trout Subject, Belgium and
and the World War, illustrated
with many views, which reveal the
great part played by the people OF
Belgium in the world war and show
$ the destruction and desolation il
Belgium.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
NINTH BANDIT ARRAIGNED.
Hirsch Pleads Not Guilty to Part in
Everett Holdup.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, March l4-Al-
bert Hirsch. alleged to be the ninth of the
automobile bandits implicated in the
lold-up, robbery and attempted murder
of Frank r. Brown, paymaster of the
General Electric Co. at Everett, was ar
raigned in superior court today on charges
of conspiracy, assault with intent to
murder and robbery while armed. He
pleaded not guilty and was held in
$4,000 for trial.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
AMERICAN MARINES
ATTACK JAP CONSUL
Trouble in Japanese Concession at Tien
Tsin, China, Said to Be Caused by
Rough Treatment.

PEKING, Thursday. March 13, As
sociated Press American marines
have raided the japanese concession at
Ticn-Tsin forcing their way into the
Japanese consulate and assaulting the
consul, according to the dispatches re-
ceived here. The trouble is said TO
have been caused by the rough treat
mcnt given American soldiers who be
came disorderly in the Japanese quar-
ter OF the city Japanese soldiers
drove cut the Americans with fixed
bayonets, it is said, wounding two of
them quite seriously.
The next day 200 angry marines off
duty paraded through the japanese
concession and it is alleged they at
tackled every japanese encountered
When the marines reached the consul
ate they forcibly entered, it is said
and assaulted the consul whose injuries
are said to he serious. 1t is said feel
ing is running high.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
First Baptist Church

Tonight at 7S0-ReguIar midweek pray
or meeting of the church
Friday, March Il, o'clock-Junor
Christian Endeavor. The first part of rhc
meeting will be business meeting when
new officers will be elected. The topi,
for the day will be, Visiting Missionarie.
in the Philippine Islands. It is hopet
that a large number OF juniors will b.
present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
INSURANCE HEAD DEAD.
Walter L. Harris Was President OF
Holvoke Mutual.

SALEM, Mass, March .14.-Walter L.
Harris, president of the Holyoke Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Co., died at his
home here today of heart trouble. He
was former president of the Massa-
chusetts Mutual Fire Insurance union.
Mr.. Harris was 6s years of age, a wild
ow survives.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14

WASHINGTON, March IA clash
between American troops, Japanese
policeman and some civilians at Tien-
Tsin was reported to The state depart
ment today by Minister Reinsch of Pc
king He sent First Secretary Spencer
to TENT Tsin to investigate No mem
tion was made Of raid by American
marines i'll the japanese consulate and
the wounding of the consul. Officials
would not discuss the incident for pub
location.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Masonic Temple

Tonight at 7.30-Columbian lodge viii
work the +. A. degree.
Tuesday, March Is, p. Military
whist and 500 party at temple under aus
pices Of Bingham chapter, o. +. s., tho
proceeds to be used for relief work
Every woman in town is invited. Ad-
mission will be by ticket obtained at the
door. Tickets, % cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
INVESTIGATE TEXTILE STRIKE.
Five Members of Boston Labor Union
in Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, Mass, March l4-Five
members of the Boston central labor union
came here today to investigate the loca
textile strike They conferred with la
bor union heads ard strike leaders, but
made no statement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Red MEMS Hall

Friday, March Il, p. m.-Speeial
meeting of Quonekticut tribe No.
|. o. X. NJ. Adoption degree.
Dance will be held every Saturday
night, commencing November %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
Odd Fellows Temple

Dennis Rebekah lodge viii give a
military whist party Monday evening
at o'clock in Odd Fellows Temple,
to which everybody is invited. Tick
cts % cents. Refreshments and prizes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight Followed by Snow o
Rain Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The
weather forecast: Fair tonight followed
ky snow or rain Saturday. Rising tenn
Iperature. Fresh east winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14

Immense Crowd at Station
to Greet Him Despite
Fact That Hour of Par
tvs Arrival Had Not
Been Made Public
French Regiment on
Hand as Guard of Honor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14

Self satisfaction is thcf first sign OF
decay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-14

Continued on Page 81
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07
ELBERT GRANGE, NO. a4s.
CHANGERS ATTENTION.

There will be an aII-day Session
on Saturday, March Is. 1919. We
want a large attendance as there
is important business to be doing
There viii be lunch at noon and
1t is requested that the ladies bring
baskets.
Come aud let us have good time.
The Pomona Grange will meet with
us. SO come one, Come ali to the big
doings.
Committee.
Why not grow Potatoes? The
Commission Man wants The Russet
Burbank.-Seed for sale that come
direct from sweet Rauk. Carbondale.
Colo, which cost $500 per cwt. and
now am offering at $3.50. at my
ranch at Table Rock. Colo.
w. f. Walker.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07
Correspondence
BY Our eesu'.r ccrre.porder.
RED CROSS.

With the clothing poblems one
OF the most serious faced by the peo-
pies liberated by war. the American
Red Cross. as part of Its program
of providing 100000 garments to
the destitute refugees monthly will
conduct mammoth collection of
clothing, shoes and blankets, thru
out the nation during the last week
in March. The Red Cross repre-
entatives abroad and Herbert Hoov-
er. head of the European Relief
Administration. have cabIed that
an immediate supply of every kind
of clothing is absolutely vital TO the
health and very life of the millions
OF children, women and men who
have just been freed from the Ger
man yoke
The collection of clothing, will be
made at just a time when practic-
ally the whole cuntry is discarding
its winter clothing, much of which
will never be donned by it's own
ers. Thus. at minimum OF sacri-
fee the American people will he able
to show in a most substantial man
ner their brotherhood to those who
still are suffering. AT least 10000
tonh of clothing is needed All Red
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07

Gross Chapters and Branches in the
Mountain Division, which must fur
nish quota of 900 tons. will partic-
ipat in the drive. without delay
the garments will be forwarded to
Europe. where they will be disrib-
uted by the RedCross. All garments
shoes which need repair will be sor-
ted and fixed by the people for whose
benefit they ere to be devoted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07
PERsrMMoNs

Geo Gresham was in Denver sew
erai days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gresham were at Mr..
Fickle's last Monday.
Miss Hattie Hoover is home again
after two weeks stay at Mrs. Phillips.
Roy Wheeler spent Sunday with
the McReynolds and Drievers.
Miss Louise Johns wen to Denver
Sunday morning for weeks visit
Miss Helen Clark entertained Miss
Mae Squires for dinner Sunday.
James Murray has a new gasoline
engine to pump. water for stock.
Dewy Oaks ia popular Sunday
caller these dsys.-How could he do
IL.
Walter Black came out from Den
yer Saturday evening on business
returning Sunday morning.
Ivie and Rhudy Brazelton have
been at Earl Rhudy's in Earl's alb
sence. who has been In Colorado
Springs Ivie also visited at Annie
Murray's few days and took in the
party.
MIR BURY. father of Mrs. VIM Clii-
gy, left Tuesday for Kansas City to
look after his interest there.
Mrs. James Gaunt returned Monday
evening from a business trip to Kan
sas City.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07
srEREsT OF ElsERT, COUNTRY

who VIII take possession about the
middle of this month Mr.. Adams
viii join his family at Colorado
Springs, where the children are at
tending school.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07

Quite bunch of the young folks
as well as some of the older ones.
pulled on a party at the Clugy
home last Saturday night, playing
games and music and having a good
tire in general
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07

Grandpa BURY, who has been
staying with his daughter. Mrs VIM
Clugy, and family, this winter. left
for his old home in Newmarket. Mo
the first of this week. expecting to
be gone three or four weeks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07

Roadsare again passabie after last
weeks blizzard
Mrs. Havey Gatewood was Denver
passenger this week
II srow is the promise of good
crop, this viii be banner year Cheer
up.
Mrs. Frank Lamar. daughter
Pearl. Mrs. ] Grouse and Lillian are
on the sick list
n. NJ. and j. c. Gibson. who arc
on the Knowles ran,h will soon leave
for Denver v. ar. s,ii, JUDGED 10
lcse these neishb
Miss Mamie Foster spent Tuesday
night at the Roy Carver home
Frank Mcnamara is recovering
from an attack of Lasrippe
A message has been received sn~
nouncing the death OF Mr. Jesse
Knowles of Canon City. caused by
double pneumonia following Influ-
enza
Mrs. James Cole Alice and Cyrus
autoed from Colorado Springs and
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
James and Will Cole homes. They
returned 10 the Springs Sunday eve
ming.
The many friends OF Mrs Alice
Knowles. who is now in California.
will be delighted to know her health
Is little improved, although still
troubled with her eyes. she knit 6s
pairs of socks for the Boys over
there"
Tho Doc Knowles estate has been
sold to Mr.. Adm Jones, of Illinois,
Mr.. Jones. after visiting in many of
is the most desirable one to locate
the states says he believes Colorado
| in.
Mrs Frank Mcnamara, who has
been spending several weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Tom Jewell. in
Denver. returned Sunday evening.
Mrs. Jewell. who was injured by
falling on the ice is improving slow
| iy.
Mrs Ben Blakely received the sad
news Wednesday of the death of her
sisters husbbnd. who was in the
medical department of the ARMY.
and just leaving for England. Mrs.
Blakely left for Colorado Springs i'm
urGay. Funeral services were held
in Colorado Springs Sunday after
noon
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07

Miss Mae Squires was visited by
Frank and Bernice Gresham and Miss
Swanson last Sunday afternoon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07

Mr.. Franklin is moving his house
hold goods on the Lee Hull place,
which they have recently purchased.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-03-07
CAMERON NOTES

Elmer Oils is working for sher-
old Adams.