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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
LESS DISEASE DEATHS.
Battle Death Rate in America Army Was
Greater.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-Battle death
rate in the American army during the
war exceeded the death rate from dis
ease, General March announced today in
making public statistics prepared by the
general staff. In past wars disease killed
many more men than lost their lives un-
der fire. The battle death rate for the
American army in this war was 20 per
thousand per year. In the expeditionary
forces it was 81 per thousand per year.
The disease death rate IL per thousand
per year in the expeditionary forces, and
Is in the army at home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
INVITED TO VISIT CUBA.
Gen. Crowder Wanted to Help Revise
Election Laws.

HAVANA. Feb. l5.-Gen. +. H. Grow
der, provost marshal general of the Unit
ed States army, will BE- invited by the
Cuban government to come to Cuba to
assist in advisory capacity in reformation
of this country's election laws. it was an
nouneed by William Gonzales, American
minister Mr.. Gonzales issued a state
ment today referring to Guba's election
methods as constant source of irrita-
tion. criticism and multiplication
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
LONDON PRESS PLEASED
Papers Generally Commend the
Draft of League of Nations.

LONDON. Feb. 15.-The London
newspapers generally praise the
draft of the league of nations.
Many hail it as the most important
and most remarkable document pro-
duced in the history of the world
and congratulate the trainers. espe-
cially President Wilson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
PARLoR CARS sIDEswIPED.
Twelve Persons Injured by Pro
truding Steel Girder.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 15-Twelve
persons were injured, several seri-
ously when steel girder protruding
from Hat car of westbound
freight train early today are one
side from three parlor cars of the
eastbound Cincinnati -Pittsburg ex-
press on the Pennsylvania railroad
at Oakdale near here. The injured,
some of whom were women, were
brought to Pittsburg hospital.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15

BOSTON, Feb. 15.-An invitation to
land at Boston was extended to Pres
ident Wilson by Mayor Andrew ].
Peters some weeks ago. 1t was said at
the mayor Office today that no def
mite acceptance Of the invitation had
been received. Arrangements for wei
coming the Presidential party and for
a meeting at which the President will
speak viii be made at once
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
LACKS ENTHUSIASM.
French Newspaper Comment on League
Somewhat Cold.

PARIS. Feb. 10. Comment in French
newspapers on the constitution of the
league of nations as presented at yester-
days plenary session of the peace confer
ence, revealed little enthusiasm over the
shape the project has taken.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
Universalist and Unitarian Churches
Services in Universalist Church.
Sunday, Feb. 16.

1890 a. m.-Divine worship with sermon
by Rev. d. L. Trout. Subject, ST.
lence Constructive Factor in Life.
l145 a. m.-Union Sunday school ses-
sion.
7.30 p. m. Stereoptieon lecture Sub
jeet, Roosevelt, the Great Ameri-
can. Over 100 views will be used in
illustrating this wonderful life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
GERMAN TUNNEL IN ROME.
Subway from Embassy to Kings Mon
ument Is Found

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia des-
patch to the state department from
Rome announced yesterday the italian
government had taken possession of the
Site of the German embassy, the Palaz-
20 Cafferelh, and would demolish the
building.
1t was discovered the Germans had
tnnnelled from the embassy under Capi-
tol hill up to the Victor Emmanuel
monument.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
TUG AND BARGE ASHORE.
Two Vessels Wrecked Of Cape Breton
Coast Last Night.

HALIFAX, n. s., Feb. .15.-The tug
Mulgrave of this city and coal-laden
barge which she was towing here from
cape Breton went ashore on small
island off Beaver harbor while trying
10 make port last night and both YES
sells are reported total wrecks The
crews reached shore safely.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
FOR WORKS OF ART.
Resolutions Demand That Germany Be
Made to Pay.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Resolutions
adopted by the national institute. of arts
and letters, of which President Wilson is
a member, calling on the American peace
commission III Paris to demand reparation
and restitution by Germany and Austria
Hungary for the destruction and robberies
of works of architecture and art in Bel
GUM, France and Italy, were made public
here today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
ECONOMIC QUESTIONS
NEXT TO COME UP
Readiustment of Worlds Financial Re
lations One of Problems Left Before
Peace Conference.

PARIS, Feb. 15.-With the subject
of the league of nations now out of the
way for some time to come, the biggest
problem before the peace conference
at present is believed to be the read
justment of the world s financial and
economic relations. Three different or
CARNATIONS, including the supreme
economic council, have been created to
deal with these subjects and they haze
Eeen so hard at work that already some
Of their conclusions are ready for co1-
sideration as soon as the conference is
willing TO receive the report.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
MUST RATIFY LEAGUE.
President Taft Urges People to Get After
Senators

HELENA, Mont, Feb. l5-"As lovers
of your country and as lovers of mankind
ask you to use all your influence with
our senator's and have the treaties embody
ing the league of nations idea ratified :
said William H. Taft here today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, Feb. Rehearsal for Re-
bekah degree.
Wednesday, Feb l9.- Sewing meeting of
Friendship circle. Bring thimbles and
scissors. Supper at the usual hour. Kind
" note change in the day of the meeting
from Tuesday to Wednesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15

asr Is poison that saturatcs the
SOU. bt sometincs it eliminates other
poisons that are there
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
Red Mems Hall

Monday, Feb. II, s pm.-Card tourna-
ment.
Dance will be held every Saturday
aight, commencing November %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15

Natures change with conditions a wild
bull is harmless in the form of steaks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
WILSON SAILED FROM BREST THIS MORNINGS
WILL LAND At BOSTON AND DELIVER ADDRESS THERE

News of His Decision to Make New England City Point
of Arrival Received in Cabegram by Secretary Tu-
muty at Atlantic City This Morning-Expeetad ed
About Feb "a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
THE WEATHER.
Snow Tonight and Tcmorrow-Colder
Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Feb. .15-The weather
forecast: Snow tonight and Sunday Cold
er tonight in interior Colder Sunday.
Fresh shifting winds becoming northwest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-15
Greenfield.

AL 442 46s-1,s26
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21
TUin Civ
Meus Notes

Point Fourteen or the fourteen
Points on tho National American Suf-
trage Association. Finally. The VA
uonal American Woman Suffrage Asso-
eiation stands pledged 70 a continuance
OF the v orl, devoting it's resources and
energy until all women OF the United
States are enfrsnchised This point
concludes the fourteen points on SUI
frsge
The teachers of the Riley School are
anticipating 8 reveling in a Mardi Gras
entertainment 70 celebrate the date or
April LIST The evening or that date
has been selected and the Riley Gymna-
SUM Will be arranged for the event.
There is to be program. dancing and
confetti showering and miniature horns
Will be used signal favors
Mrs. Fred Shoemaker. or GRAPEVINE
st. was the recipient OF a surprise
birthday party arranged by several Of
her friends on the occasion or her an
niyersary and IN which two OF her house
guests, the Mesdames Louis Kull and
Charles Martin Of Valparaiso pertici-
pated The event was pieasurable
one and many gifts presented in remer1-
brance of the dav
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

the great peace celebration the peo-
pie realized what the signing or the
armistice last November and the close
Of the wsr meant to them. II the ter
BILE struggle was still in existence
spring would be scarlet instead Or
rosy deathly instead OF the image 81
life
II the war VAS fact today the ad-
vent OF spring could mean but one
thing-a great bloody offensive and
the bereavement or hundreds Of Ham
mond families.
BY this time $500 Hammond boys
would have been in the first line and
supporting trenches with death await
ing them in the Inevitable conflict. The
song OF the birds. the budding trees
and natures new garment OF green
would strike terror 10 the hearts Of
mothers fathers, sisters. wives and the
sAveeihearts back home instead q
bringing the conventional thoushts of
the season.
l. IS COINS e be a good old fashion
ed peace time spring.
pad and Ma will argue sood-natur-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

edlv about where the sweet peas
should be planted and Dad in his shirt
sleeves viii light the old pipe and go
out to the garage TO tune up the auto,
suffering that You can't tell a wom-
an anything"
Big Brother John and his wife and
the baby viii come over 70 go riding
in the car with the old folks as Little
Brother Bill races into the house. late
for dinner. but hungry after a base
oali game in the lot
But best Of all there is Jim-quiet,
contented and reticent Jim. who
fought with the infantry at Chateau
Thierry Never before did Jim love
the old home so devotedly. He
tramps about the house from attic to
basement.
When John arrives Jim is putting
up the porch swing. wiping the rust
from the chains and busting the cush-
ion
This. says Jim 70 John. is where
you're goin' to find me this summer
I'll be here most every evening.
Haven't got a cigar that isn't working
have YOU. john"
Mother is reading the evening paper
f1cF hAnus 90 NOT qulNcr aS Nney dlo Elk
months ago when she scanned the news
columns She strains her eyes a little
in the dimming light to learn that Mr..
and Mrs. Jones announce the engage
naent OF their daughter 10 Lieut. White
who has just returned from France. II
is TO be 8 June wedding 18th apple
blossoms and a Niagara IS honey
moon.
Yes, spring is here and What a won
derful world Il is after ell.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

brought their needle work and during
the afternoon dainty collation. was
served. Mrs. Charles Dowden OF oakley
avenue was named as the next hostess.
Guests will be admitted to Music
Day Of the Harmon dwoman's Club
Saturday at the Masonic Temple for
zoe. s-sl-1
There was a large attendance al the
meeting OF Unity Review No. > w. e. a
of the Maccabees last evening at the
X and L. OF 5. hall in the Rimbach
building Arrangements we're MADE for
the meeting in two weeks when there
will be initiation OF a class or candi-
dates.
Have your rugs. carpets and general
cleaning done by the Oriental Shampoo
co. Call MacDraft. 1lss-w. 81
business meeting or Hammond
Chapter No 12O Women of Mooseheart
Legion viii be held this evening al the
Moose hall.
The weekly meeting or Dorcas Re
bekah lodge will be held Saturday even
ing at the 1. O. o. F. hall in State street.
Mr. and Mrs. George Alderman have
gone 10 Pittsburgh for a visit with
Mrs. Ackerman's mother Mrs. John Co
burn.
Mrs W T. HARDY OF Detroit street is
in indianapolis for a meeting Of the
Lake Division OF the Red cross today
a. the Hotel Severln.
Mrs. Katherine Walianke Of State
Line street who has been very in is re-
ported quite a little better today.
Miss Ethel Raff Of Chicago is visiting
at the home II. I. Cooper. az L. State
street.
The many friends Of Miss Trieda
Doeli. daughter Of Mrs. e. Doell OF Isl
Hickory street viii be interested to
learn OF her marriage yesterday 20 Jack
w. Tucker OF Cincinnati. o. The cere-
mony was performed at The home Of
the Rev. Esssett. pastor OF the Method
list church The bride wore a pretty
blue georgette crepe gown and her flow
erS were a corsage bouquet OF white
roses. Following the ceremony a wed
ding dinner was served az the home OF
the brides mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tucker are in Cincinnati. the guests of
Mr.. fuckers parents and az the con-
cIusion OF their visit there they will
return 10 Hammond 70 make their home
The home economics committee of
the Hammond Woman's Club met at
the Central school kitchen yesterday
afternoon for an interesting and enjoy
able demonstration. Two high school
girls instructed the members in the de-
lightful arts Of making cream puns
which were as pleasing 20 the sight as
70 the palate The following women
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

acted on the serving committee. Mes
danes J. T. Hutton Raymond Lyons.
". J. Winery. George RawlinE g. l..
Davies. Mathew Curley. c. Fletcher. M.
r. Frame. Henry Ashbaucher O. Lang
ley Woods NJ McAleer and Hamilton
Mrs. Howard Long was chairman OF the
hostesseS.
The story hour at the Hammond pub
hc library viii be held at the usual
hour Saturday from ten 10 eleven
o'clock and all children are invited TO
attend.
a matinee recital is announced for
Saturday At tho Hammond Musical Col
lese. The program Will be given 81 ?
O'Clock by violin pupils OF Louis zander
expression pupils of Bonnie Hanes Rob-
ertson. dancing pupils Of Geraldine
Swanson and piano pupils Of Elsbeth
Ehlman Schultz, Georgian Brewer and
Elizabeth Weber
Dr.. John Henry Hopkins OF the
Church OF the Redeemer Chicago. will
be the speaker at the Lenten service
this evening at ST. PsuIs Episcopal
church. He is musician Of note and
viii be heard in several organ numbers
before or following the service
Mrs. 7, Madison Youts and Mrs
Joseph Wolf are spending few days
with friends in Ravenswood. Iii
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21
CHILL NORTH WIND
USHERS SPRING TODAY
The hew Season Started
Officially This Forenoon
Meath Cloudless Skies.
g spring a. 1919 today.

NJ loffieial entry was accompanied
by b, chill wind from the north.
olou2Nss sky and dancing sunbeams.
Cvetcoats We're in vogue and the
Eteam radiators remained uncheck
ed. The FIRE in the kitchen stove felt
good to the boy Just returned from
overseas
Today more than at any time since
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21
PERSONAL. " |
SOCIAL nEWSI
knights Templar Attention

Hammond Commandery. No. Al x T..
will hold n special conclave Monday
evening. March 2tth. to confer the r. 9.
degree upon q large class. The Grand
Commander Of Indiana will visit Us
early next month and all members are
requested to be present and assist in
the work that we may be ready for him.
Commandery will open at T:30 o'clock
Lunch will be served after the work
JOSEPH T. KASPER,
S-21-2t Commander.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

pleasant afternoon was spent BY
the members OF the stitch and Chatter
Club yesterday az tho guests OF Mrs.
Ray Abbott Of Manila avenue. They
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

Instead of the monthly social after
noon OF the Amicitia Club yesterday
the members met to quilt a the home
OF Mrs. Edwafd Innewehr in Sheffield
avenue. There were nine members
present and they accomplished a great
deal Of work. Next Thursday afternoon
the club will be entertained by Mrs. L.
Lohse.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

Ar all day session of the Deborah
Society was held yesterday in the par
lors Of the First Christian church.
Luncheon was served a noon and DUR
ing the afternoon the members quilted
and seved and spent a pleasant time
socially. There was large attendance.
Next Thursday the monthly social meet
ing win be held At the church.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

The members 81 the Friday Afteroon
Club and their husbands will be enter
tanned at dinner Saturday evening by
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feeder Of Redwood.
Have your rugs. carpets and general
cleaning done BY the Oriental shampoo
co. Call MacDraft lIe3-W sci
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

3.212t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-21

Mrs. Z. Madison Youts and Mrs
Joseph Wolf are spending few days
with friends in Ravenswood. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-12
Nationwide PLEAS
FOR MORE HOUSES
u. S. Housing Corporation
Gets Word From Hundreds
of Handicapped Cities.

From all parts Of the country re-
ports still come of the serious neeo
for additional dwellings. The United
States Housing Corporation has re-
ceived direct word from hundreds OF
cities concerning the fact OF the
housing shortage. While the cities
are mostly of the industrial class
they are scattered throughout all
parts of the country and represent
thirty-eight states
The most pronounced shortages &C.
eur in the larger cities. such as New
York, Philadelphia, Cleveland. Detroit,
Milwaukee and Seattle. But even IN
cities of a more moderate size the
situation is acute.
One of the most surprising features
of the present housing. shortage is
the extent to which this obtains IN
even the towns and smaller cltles.
having perhaps a single INDUSTRY OF
several small industries.
The division of homes registration
requests from localities of 1000 to
1000 for information concerning ways
and means for solving the shortage
and for the means of establishing
local housing or financing corpora
tions. and for copies of the forms
used by the division in the making
of housing surveys and the establish
ment of registerieS-
Blue prints exhibiting plans and
specifications of typical houses con-
structed by the United States Housing
Corporation are being sent to all of
the officers of the United States
homes registration service and to the
own your own home committees. The
purpose is to stimulate home build
ing and to give assistance in the
way of selecting plans that will re-
suit in homes that are attractive as
well as economical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-12
NEEDS 100000 HOUSES
Britain Deferred From Building by
the High Cost of Ma
terials.

LONDON. England. July AL
though there is an urgent need for
at least 100000 new houses in Great
Britain, no start has been made in
building them. The high cost of
building materials is considered to be
the chief deterrent to the revival OF
the building trade
The government stocks of timber
are now about 100000 standards (2S.-
100000 board feet. Some $4,000
standards have been bought in the
Baltic and White sea regions. and
will be delivered very soon Another
100000 standards of European tim
Der have been purchased for delivery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-12

later in the year. A further 100000
standards of Canadian timber have
been bought and a number of ships
have been allccated for their ship
ment.
Because of the high cost. the pri-
vate builder cannot without aid build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-12

about 500 a year that could now
probably be let at less tna an ao o,..e
$3.50. The greater part OF tne WIZ i.S
M w Assistance asst of government hous-
ing authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-12
ATTENTION.!
REAL ESTATE
statesmen

I am in a position to offer
special inducements to a high
grade real estate salesman. Will
cooperate in every way for
mutual benefit. Ability and
reputation for straight dealing
absolutely necessary. w ell
located front office. For con-
fdential interview address
Box sc, Star Office
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-23
TENNESSEE SOLDIERS
CITED FOR HEROISM
GEN. PERSHING'S LIST IN
CLUDES CHATTANOoGAN.
Several Posthumous Medals
Will Be Sent Families of
Fallen Heroes.

Washington, July 23.--The war
department today announced a large
number of names recommended by
Gen. Pershing for distinguished SER
vice crosses.
Among those honored were:
Sergts. Albert B. Brockshire, Com
pany B, 11Sth machine gun battalion,
Paris. Tenn; Litten T. Thurman,
Company H, 18th infantry. Cross
Vile, Tenn; George +. Miller (de-
ceased), Company X, 10th infantry,
Dyersburg, Tenn; Paul G. Hawkins,
machine gun company. 117th infan-
try, Kinston, N. c.; Thomas w. Car
Isle, Company d, 10th infantry, Tar
boro, N. c.; John T. Wells, Company
r. 10th infantry Whathan. N. c.
Corporal Emery L. Butler Com
pany X, 10th infantry, Lands, N. c.
Privates Thomas A. Mooreland,
Company K, 11Sth infantry, Concord.
N. c.; Engar Blanchard, Company
G. 120th infantry, Fayetteville, N. c.;
John s. Rives, Company e, 10th in
fantry, Mulberry, Tenn; Luther c..
Griffith. Company G, 120th infantry,
Reidsville, n. c.; Herman C. Craven,
Company G, 120th infantry, Her
nando, Miss; Buck A. Carter (de-
ceased), Company III, 10th infantry,
Ingold, N. c.; Henry French, Com
pany L, 10th infantry, Baynardsville,
Tenn; Sewell X. Roberts, Company
Ii. 18th infantry, Park drive, Chat
tanooga; Henry H. Hall (deceased),
company l., 10th infantry, Hope
Mills, N. G.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-23
Cop Tells Some
Snake Story!!!

Sequatchie has nothing on Chatta-
nooga when it comes to snake
story.
Tuesdays News contained a dis
patch from that section which stated
that fifty small reptiles were found in
the body of a large snake which was
killed by James Adams, of Noah. in
Coffee county.
George Webb, veteran member of
the local police department, declares
that when he was boy he Killed a
large garter snake from whose body
exactly eighty-tlve little ones were
taken.
He declares he can prove his story
by James N. and Frank Conner, who
reside near the head of the Hiawassee
river.
In relating the incident Wednesday
morning, Uncle George" as the vet
eran patrol guard is Familiarity
known, said he was II years old at
the time he encountered the big
snake. The reptile looked as if it
had swallowed a ribbit. After the
head had been severed little snakes
started out of the opening that had
been made.
When George told his father, tho
late w M. Webb. about the snakes
the father was not slow to tell him
that he had never heard a greater lie.
He assured the son that he would in
vestigate and If the story was not
absolutely true a sound whipping was
in store for somebody. Il knew he
meant it," said Uncle George" but
l laughed, for | was sure of my
ground. He saddled a horse and rode
three miles to see for himself. Later
he returned and announced that l had
told the truth"
Uncle George" announces that If
anyone doubts his story he can prove
II