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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
NO DECISION ON
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Secretary Baker Says War Department
is Still Undecided and Will Make
No Definite Request.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-No decision
has been reached by the war department
on the question of universal military
service, Secretary Baker told the house
military committee today, and he indi-
Gated that no definite project for per-
manent military establishment would be
presented to congress until the peace con-
ference had concluded its work
Asked whether il would be necessary
to keep large force in Europe for at
least two years the secretary said: eve
hope that is not true. We are not plan
ming for it," He said 100000 men had
been discharged from the army since the
Iarmistice was signed and that another
million men would be discharged within
the next five weeks Fe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
PROTEST AGAINST
"ABJECT SURRENDER"
Berlin Public Against Giving in to
Poles, But Prussian Minister Says
Situation is Hopeless.

BERLIN, Jan. (Associated Press =
A protest against the ''abjeet surrender
to the Poles," which is advocated by
Herr Ernst of the Prussian ministry is
made public today. The minister, who
has just returned from the border, de
clares that while the invasion of the Poles
could have been prevented a fortnight
ago the situation is now hopeless and
Germany cannot regain the territory oc
cupied by the Poles even with the divi
sion ordered to the district, division
he declared, which it is now impossible
to assemble.
Munich newspapers publish extended re
ports Of shooting in Munich streets on
New Years eve Nine persons are de
clared to have been wounded. 1t is said
that rioters used hand grenades against
the police and threw similar missiles al
the front of the Catholic society building
Many weapons are said to be in posses
sion of the lawless element.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
SEVEN QUARANTINES
ARE PLACED TODAY
Cases of Influenza from Beginning of
Second Outbreak Up to an In
cluding Dec. 81 Were 258.

Seven homes were added today to the
list of those quarantined for influenza
by Health Officer Henry Tucker, ac-
cording to reports received up to
o clock this afternoon.
Yesterday brought forth the small
est number of eases reported in any
one day since the epidemic started, on
ly three homes being quarantined.
Beginning with the second appear
ance of the disease on Dec. IA up to
and. including Dee. 81 Health Officer
Tucker placed quarantines on 1856
homes. which covered 25s cases.
That persons who have had influen-
"a once are not immune for any speci
fed length of time is shown by the
number of persons who are now con
fined to their homes with the second
attack. DR.. Tucker states that although
he has kept no definite record of the
number of cases under quarantine dur
ing this epidemic who were afflicted
with the disease in the outbreak in
October, he has placed second quaran-
tines on several homes for persons who
were i'll with the second attack.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
President Wilson Was Wei
coined by King and Queen
at Station
IMMENSE CROWD
GIVES OVATION
Journey from Frontier to Italian Cap
ital One Continuous Ovation-Na-
tives Flock Down from Hills to Greet
Presidential Train.

ROME, Jan. 3-Presideht Wilson ar
rived in Rome at 1925 O'Clock this
morning. He was received at the sta
tion by King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena, members of the govern
ment and representatives of the local
authorities. An immense crowd well
coined the President with the greatest
enthusiasm.
When Pisa was reached by the pres
idential train last night Mr. Wilson
and his party had retired. Count Di
CelleTe, Italian ambassador at Wash
ingtOn, and Thomas Nelson Page, Amer
lean ambassador to Italy, descended to
the station platform and conversed
with officials. The people were asked
not to disturb the President by cheering
when the train passed through towns
and cities. Bonfires were lighted in
honor of President Wilson at many
places along the way.
From the frontier to Rome the jour
ney of President Wilson was like a
triumphal procession. Mountaineers
and villagers swarmed from the hills
and valleys to pay homage to America.
They shouted 'Vivas,'' waving hats
and handkerchiefs and flags, forming
picturesque groups, which were en-
phasized by the brilliant sunshine, blue
sky, and green luxuriant landscape.
The royal train with President vii.
son on board was met yesterday morn
ing at Modane by the Duke of Lante
representing King Victor Emmanuel
Both the French and Italian authorities
in the frontier town welcomed the pres
idential party.
crowd of the townspeople haC
gathered at the station and gave the
President a greeting The day was 8
bright one, with the sun shining or
the snOw-covered mountains surround
ing the village.
The train arrived at Turin in the
afternoon The President was met al
the station by the prefect of the prov
ince, the mayor, the general command
ing the troops there, and other authori
ties.
Although the reception to the Ameri
can chief executive was unofficial, the
station was decorated with the Italian
and American colors, while everywhere
in the city the Stars and Stripes were
flown beside the Italian tricolor.
The President s train departed
short time later amid the enthusiast,
cheers of crowd which had gathered
to greet the nation Is guest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
Work of Rescuing Soldiers
on Board Transport I'm
der Way Today
EXCITING SCENES
IN REACHING LAND
Several of Those Transferred Yesterday
Were Knocked Down by Heavy Seas
Less than 1900 Soldiers Left
Aboard.

NEW YORK, Jan. Information
that approximately 1000 troops includ-
ng some of the wounded had been re-.
moved from the transport Northern Pa
efc, aground at Fire Island, was re-
ceiyed by navy department officials here
at 1890 a. M. today.
This indicated that fewer than 800.
soldiers remained on board and the work
of removing these in small boats and
with the breeches buoy was progressing
favorably, it was stated.
The rescue of the wounded and sick
soldiers on the transport, as well as that
of the casuals on the shin. began yestert
day afternoon, and when darkness fell,
causing stoppage of work for the night,
237 soldiers and IL navy nurses had been
safely ferried to shore. The rescues were
accomplished under great difficulties, for
seas varying from six to 10 feet in
| height We're breaking on the shore, and
| at least three veterans of the Argonne
would have lost their lives but for the
| daring work of the lifeguards from the
| Oak Island, Point 0'Woods, and Fire Is
land life saving stations. On three differ
ent occasions surf boat which was being
pulled through turbulent seas TO the
shore capsized, but no lives were lost
although three of the soldiers were
| dragged to land unconscious due to i'm.
mersion in the almost iee-cold water.
The first soldiers to land from the
stranded ship was Private Albert Lich
ner of Company G of the 18th infantry
whose home is in Buffalo Lichner is 8
veteran of the Argonnefand has recently
recovered from wounds received in that
battle The second man to land wa
| Lieut.. Robert Chart of Washington, whC
is junior officer of Company G of tn,
l37th infantry, and the third was Lieut.
Robert Fl. Wilson, jr., of Company | o
the 47th infantry, whose home is il
Brooklyn.
Last night searehlights of the cruise
Columbia, flagship of Vice Admira
Gleayes, and the gunboat Des Moine
and those of fiotilla of destroyers wer
focused on the transport. The big cam
ouaaged vessel made weird picture
standing out like a ghost ship in water
strewn with wrecks of other years.
The rescue of the soldiers and nurse
began at 3 O'Clock yesterday morning
At dawn the life guards from Oak Il
land Point O'Woods and Fire IslanC
who stool vigil through the night, got t
: work They had watched the vessel upo
which the searchights had played froI
slIndown to sunrise as she was drive
slowly inshore, the seas at times breal
ing over her hull. Now and then
: seemed, the guards said, that the vess
t lurched violently under the pounding {
/, big combers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
COVERS LAID FOR
HUNDRED AND FORTY
Complimentary Dinner by Dunham
Bros Co. as Feature of Salesmen's
School-Yarrick Entertains.

One hundred and forty covers were
laid at the Brooks House last night fer
the complimentary fve-course turkey
dinner served to the statesmen and EN-
ployes and their wives and invited
guests of the Dunham Brothers com
pany, who were assembled here for
their annual two-day statesmen s school.
After the dinner Joseph Yarrick, the
magician, entertained the party with
card, ball, money, lcnon and other
tricks, many of which were new to the
audience and all of which were enjoyed
immensely.
Sessions of the school were held yes
terday and continued today, some of
the statesmen returning to their homes
on the noon train while others remained
for the afternoon and evening trains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
DENVERITES KICK
ON 7-CENT FARE
Street Car Service in City Suspended
Last Night on Account of
Public Protest.

DENVER, Col. Jan. 3.-After street
car service had been suspended for SIX
and one half hours here last night because
of demonstrations by crowds of men and
boys who objected to the collection of the
seven-cent fare, service was resumed early
today on regular schedule Whether il
would continue depended, company off
Gals said, on adequate police protection
Dewey c. Bailey, city manager of pub
lie safety, said the police had been in
structed to prevent destruction of prop
arty or injury to trainmen, but the city
would not undertake to assist the com
pany to collect the increased fare.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
PRIVATE E. N. CARR
WRITES HE IS WELL
Casualty List Toby Says He Is Wound
ed, Degree Undeternined-In
1o1st Ammunition Train.

The name of Earl n Carr, son of Mr..
and Mrs Frank p. Carr of l3 Cedar
street, is contained in the casualty list
today under the head of wounded, degree
undetermined
Mr.. and Mrs Carr received letter from
their son which was dated Dee. II and in
which he said he was well and all right
Private Carr was i'll with typhoid fever
in July and August and notice from the
war department about two weeks ago
stated that he had returned to duty.
Private Carr is in the lelst ammunition
train, headquarters company. He was in
Company |, lst Vermont regiment, sever
al years and went with the regiment to
the Mexican border. He went overseas
in October, 1917
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
AS TO SOLDIER COLONIES.
Agriculturists to Confer on Subject il
Springfield Tomorrow.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 81
Representatives of the agricultural in
terests of all the New England states
viii confer in this city tomorrow with
the soldier settlement commission APP
pointed by Secretary of the Interior
Lane in regard to the feasibility of de-
veloping such colonies in New Eng
land. Those who viii attend are repre-
sentatives of the governors and the
state agricultural colleges, state Grang-
es and other agricultural interests.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
GIVE DESTROYERS
NOISY WELCOME
Boston Waterfront Folks Cheer Six
Vessels Arrived from Service in
Foreign Waters.

BOSTON, Jan. 3.-The arrival Of six
destroyers from duty in foreign waters
was the signal for another big cclehra-
ton on the waterfront today. The com
ing of the warships had not been Off
cially announced and they were well
inside the harbor before they were dis.
covered Immediately bells, sirens and
whistles of every description on lane
and water joined in a general din which
lasted until the destroyers reached the
navy yard.
The incoming vessels were the Ste
phens, Jenkins, Cassin, Comyingham
Trippe and the Paulding, all of which
have been in overseas service for many
months.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
GIVEN TO UNITED STATES.
City of Belfast Dedicates Portion OF
Cemetery to American Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-The city
of Belfast, Ireland, has given to the
" American nation free of charge for
all time" the section of the city ceme-
terry wherein are buried "a American
soldiers who died of influenza. The
American Red Cross in making public
cablegram telling of the gift said it
was considering the erection of a suita-
bic monument aud that the "Ameriean
plot would be especially decorated
and marked
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
Judge Cudworth, States At
torney Daley and At
tOrney Piper
APPOINTMENT TO BE
MADE BY CLEMENT

Feeling in Some Quarters that Judge
Cudworth, Receptive Candidate,
Lives Too Far from Brattleboro for
Best Interests.
There are three candidates for the po-
sition of judge of the Brattleboro mumi-
cipal court, the appointment for which
viii be made by the incoming governor,
p. W. Clement of Rutland
Some time ago The Reformer an
nounced that the present Judge, Addison
B. Cudworth of South Londonderry, was
a receptive candidate for re-appointment
but that, as was the case two years ago,
he would make no effort whatever to
secure it.
Two other candidates are now in the
field. They are States Attorney Will
liam r.. Daley and Attorney Arthur V. d.
Piper. Mr.. Daley's term as states at
torney will expire this month and he will
be succeeded by Attorney Harrie : B.
Chase. Mr.. Daley served as Judge of the
municipal court two years, having an
office in Crosby block
Mr.. Piper states that he is more than
a receptive candidate and that anything
that is worth having is. worth going
after. He has practiced here since com
ing from Jamaica several years ago.
| No criticism of Judge Cudworth's abil-
| ity is heard, but there is feeling in some
quarters that it is not convenient to have
/ the Judge of the Brattleboro municipal
court live so far from the town as does
Judge Cudworth, which is several miles
farther from Brattleboro than is Bel
/ lows Falls.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
THE WEATHER.
Heavy Snow Tonight Followed by
Clearing and Cold Wave.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The wea-
ther forecast: Probably heavy snow
this afternoon and tonight. Colder to-
night and a cold wave Saturday clear
ing and colder. North shifting to-
northwest gales.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
SESSIONS BEGIN
WEEK AFTER NEXT
Preliminary Conference Likely t
Start Jan. 13, According to
Paris Papers.

PARIS, Jan. 3.-There is every likli-
hood, according to the morning newspa-
pers, that the peace conference, or rather,
preliminary conference between the
four great allies will open on Jan. 10.
The secretaries of the conference will
be Paul Dutasta, French ambassador to
Switzerland, and Philippe Berthelot Of
the French foreign office This confer
ence will decide upon the terms to be
imposed upon the vanquished peoples
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
WILL LEGALIzE CONTRACTS.
But Senate is Opposed to Having wal
Dept. Do It.

WASHINGTON, Jan. By unan-
imous vote the senate military commit
tee today rejected Secretary Baker s
recommendation for legislation to val
idate informal war contracts and au-
.thorize their adjustment by the war
department, and ordered favorably re
ported Senator Hitchcock's bill intro
dueed yesterday legalizing such con
tracts, but placing adjustments in the
hands of a non-interested commission,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
EMBARGO ON FREIGHT.
Food Board Puts 1t on Shipments to New
York, Boston and Philadelphia.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.--Shipment of all
classes of freight, particularly foodstuffs
intended for American troops abroad and
Europe's starving people, was embargoed
from other ports of the country to the
ports of Boston, Philadelphia and New
York by order Of the federal food admin
istration today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
UP $4,000 FEET.
American Airman Makes New Rec
ord in English Machine.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-Flying a
British airplane at Ipswich yester-
day, Capt. Lang, an American, es-
tablished new altitude record
reaching height of 10000 feet
Observer Blowers who accompanied
Capt. Lang collapsed when his oxy-
gen bottle broke, but recovered.
Both men were frostbitten during
their fight.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
ATTORNEY BACON'S
FUNERAL TOMORROW
Body Will Lie in State from 1.30 to 8
O'Clock in Episcopal Church
Burial in Morningside.

The funeral of Attorney Robert G.
Bacon, who died of pneumonia yester-
day morning in his home on Western
ayenue, viii be held in st. Michael s
Episcopal church at O'Clock tomor
row afternoon,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03

Rev. Walter c. Bernard, rector, will
offer prayer in the home and at 1.30
the body will be taken to the church,
where it will lie in state untile3 O'Clock
and any who wish may look upon his
face between those hours.
Rev. Mr.. Bernard will oficiate at the
funeral at 3, and the burial will take
place in Morningside cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
Centre Congregational Church

Tonight at 73e o'clock--Regular mid
week meeting Of the church in the chap
el. A committee viii be elected to pre-
sent nominations for officers at the an
nual church meeting next week Friday
night
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
FOR EARLY RETURN.
Two French Mortar Batteries and Water
Tank Train to Be Home Soon.

WASHINGTON, Jam 3.-Among units
assigned by the war department today
for early return from France are the
l0lst and l04th trench mortar batteries
and 30lst water tank train
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
THE PERsHING THEATRE.
Free Playhouse for Soldiers Opens in
New York Tonight.

NEW YORK, Jan 3.-The Pershing
theatre, said to be the only playhouse
in the United States maintained ex-
clusively for soldiers and to which ad-
mittance is free, will be opened here to-.
night by the New York community
camp service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
WOULD DESTROY SHIPS.
Admiral Roaman Says German Vessels
Are Not Needed and Are Useless.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Destruc-
tion of all capital ships of the German
navy surrendered to the allies was rec
ommended to the house naval affairs
committee today by Rear Admiral Rod
man, who commanded the American
feet in the North sea during the war
He said the German ships would not
be needed, that they were of different
type than those of the allies and that
it would he a waste of money to main
tain them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
Red Men S Hall

Friday, Jan. Meeting ouoneckticut
tribe, No 2. Adoption degree.
Dance will be held every Saturday
night, commencing November 90.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
TO LUNCH WITH WILSON.
King victcr Emmanuel to Attend Ga.
thering at Home of Ambassador.

ROME, Jan. 3.-King Victor Emmanu
el has accepted an invitation to have lun
cheon with President Wilson and family
at the residence of Ambassador Page to
day. t@ -N ''s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
REoPENED TO VISITORS.
White House Had Been Closed to Pub
lie Nearly Two Years.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-After being
closed to the public for nearly two years
because of the war the White House was
re-opened to visitors today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-03
Odd Fellows Temple

Friday, Jan S.-Teams L and c will
bowl
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-27
FEELING BLUE
 LIVER LAZY TAKE A CALOTAD
WONDERFUL HOW YOUNG AND ENERGETIC YOU FEEL AFTER TAKING THIS DELIGHTFUL NAUSEALESS CAL0MEL.

If you have not tried Calotabs you have delightful surprise awaiting you. The wonderful liver-cleansing and system-purifying properties of calomel may now be enjoyed without the slightest unpleasantness, for Cal otabs are calomel with the liver ben efits left in and the sting taken out. A Calotab at bedtime with a swallow of water, that's all. No taste, no nau- sea, no salts, nor the slightest un- pleasant after-effects. You wake up in the morning feeling fine. Your liver is clean, your system is purified, your appetite hearty. Eat what you wish, no danger, and no risk of sali- vation. The next time you feel lazy, mean, nervous, blue or discouraged give your liver thorough cleansing with a Calotab. They are so delight ful and effective chat your druggist is authorized to refund the price as a guarantee that you will be delighted.
 For your protection, Calotabs are sold only in original, sealed packages, price thirty-fve cents. At all drug Stores.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-27
TERRACING FOR
 RECLA|N|NC LANDS
Agricultural Agent of Lonoke County Has Terraced 24,000 Acres on 300 Acres-Land Val
 ues Doubled.

Fayetteville, March 21.-Reclaim- ing by terracing wonout and washed lands which had been rendered unfit for agricultural purposes is a notable feature of the work of P. F. Hill, agricultural agent for Lonoke coun- ty, Arkansas. During the last three years, approximately 300 farms, with an estimated acreage of 24,00O acres have been terraced under Mir. Hills direction.
 Farms that three years ago were considered practically worthless for agricultural purposes and could have been bought at SIS to $40 an acre, are now some of the most profitable farms in Lonoke county, and the land will sell for from $40 to $60 an acre. Land that previously, because of it's condition, could not be planted to gen. eral farm crops, has by terraeing, been made to produce from 18 to 30 bushels of corn to the acre and half bale of cotton to the acre.
 Livestock growing had been con- sidered unproftable. Many of the terraced arcres have been planted in grasses for pastures so that livestock production has become a profitable industry; and the farmers of the county are now in position to pur- chase livestock to put on their ter raced pastures, thus making most profitable industry out of what had been considered as one of the most unprofitable.
 So great has been the demand up- on Mir. Hills time to aid and super wise terracing that he practically de- votes three months of his time each year to this work.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-27
Curator's Notice of Sale of Realty.

Notice is hereby given that pursu- ant to an order of the Probate Court of Polk County, Arkansas, the under signed as curator of the estate of K M. Newsom, an insane person, will, on the 18th day of April, 1919, be- tween the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, sell, at public vendue, to the highest bidder, on a credit of nine months, at the southeast en- trance to the courthouse of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, the fol lowing described lands belonging to the said K. M. Newsom, to-wit: The SWA NEA, the NE SEA, and the NEIz SWA of Section 8. in Township South, Range 29 West.
 March 19, 1919.
 J. A. Thornton. Curator. Adv. First pub. March 20.
 Last pub. April 10, 1919.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-03-27
Public Sale.

At my place 5 miles west of Mena, % mile northwest of steel bridge on Rock creek, known as the Atkins place. Sale begins promptly at 10 a. m.
 FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1919.
 Live Stock and Implements COW, six years old; year-old heifer; hive of bees; l Georgia stock; 1 grain cra- dle; 2 moving blades; wheel-barrow, grind rock, potato fork, cross-cut saw, skid dogs for logging; carpenter chest and some tools; shovel; some harness and other farm articles.
 Household Goods-1 gun; dresser, glass 28x34 in; bedsteads; 2 sets springs; cotton mattress; 2 cook stoves; 1 heater; 8 tables; i rocking chair; other chairs; window shades; 1 ironing board; 1 wash ket- tie; board, tubs and wringer; 2 churns; stone jars; fruit jars; some canned fruit; dishes; 1 lamp; pans and numerous other household articles.
 Terms--All sums under 5000 cash; all sums over 5000, bankable notes, due Dec. 1, 1919, with 8@o interest per annum from date.
 Come Rain or Shine.
 | |. ATKINS, OWNER.