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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
Beloved by Germans.

Collapse of the central powers and the
viciSSitudeS of war that drove former
Emperor William uf Germany and hlS
conSOrt into practical exile in Holland. nm
November 1918. was the lowering Of the
curtain in the life of the once beautiful
empress and queen of Prussia, Augusta
Victoria who for nearly 40 years, had
been the most beloved hauSfrau of the Ger
man people. I'm the Netherlands, where
she and her husband resided. first at
Amerongen and then at Doom. the fGrmcr
kaiserin's long continued Illness was
made more grave by her yearning to re
turn to Berlin and POtSdam. ON several
occasions since her residence in Holland
members of her family had been sum
mGnpd to her bedside in anticipation of
her death, but she rallied and survived.
The ex-empressS grave>t cloud. next TO
the abdication of William II. was the
tragic death of her son. Prince Joachim.
who committed suicide by shooting himself
i'm Berlin in 1920. She was never in
formed it is said that Joachim had taken
his own life. Another depressing event
which haunted her was the Russian revO-
luton and the fate that befcll Emperor
Nicholas and his family. with all of whom.
before the = az, she had bct !. on the kind
lIeSt terms
Was Friend of Poor.
Augusta Victoria was notable. chiefly
for her keen interest in charitable work
and IN the Detterment OF the lIV1ng c1ndI-
tionS Of the German poor 1t has been
said of her that she was not an especially
gifted woman and that She cared more for
the simple duties Of home life than for
royal functions.
1t is not known that she exercised any
considerable Influence. politically. or that
she desired to do 50. Her talents seemed.
instead, to be directed to the task of be
coming a helpful wife and devoted
mother To her six sons and one daughter.
That She achieved this aim. the former
cmperor attested frequently. lie once de
Scribed her as the ideal of the virtues of
n German princess. She it is he de-
c!ared, to whom l owe that I am able to
bear the weighty responsibilities of my
position in a joyful spirit.
Concerning the attitude Of the former
empress toward the war little is known.
She Nindicates Germany.
Nindicatiou of her point of view was
Continued on Page s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
BRYAN CALLS FOR PROTEST.
Says Bimini Shouldn't Sell Liquor. Be
cause L. =. Is Dry.

MIAMI. Fla April IA protest
should be lodged with Great Britain
against the alleged liquor traffic at Bim-
ini. in the Bahama islands, as an un-
friendly act. William Jennings Bryan
said in an address here yesterday. Be
cause of tho proximity of the islands to
the American coast. he said development
of such n traffic amounted to matching
conspiracies against the laws made by
a friendly government for the protection
of our. people" Other nations. he add
ed. should respect our national laws.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
ALLEGIANCE OF ALIENS.
L. =. Senator from Missouri Plans New
Oath-0ppOses League of Nations.

WESTFIEID. Mass, April 11.-Ad-
vocacy of an immigration law that would
compel every newcomer TO this country
to renounce his allegiance to the home
land on arrival here and to prepare him
self Immediately for American citizen
ship. was put forward by Senator Shell
den Z. Spencer of Missouri in an address
at mems community meeting here last
night. Senator Spencer attacked the
proposition of the United States enter
ing into any kind of league of nations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
Centre Congregational Church

Monday, April II. 40 p. m.-Thc Con
quest club will meet in the chapel
Tuesday. April II. fG.30 p. m.-The
brotherhood will have supper in the
chapel 1t is expected that Chancellor
ALcGown of the International College in
Springfield. Mass, will be the speaker.
There will be a food sale at the Chill
dren's fair in Festival hall April 16.
Baked beans. brown bread. fish cakes.
doughnutS. cookies and cake win be for
sale. Orders for food may be left with
Miss Florence II. Wells, Tel. 30.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
GOES BY BULLET ROUTE.
Marblehead Tax Commissioner Found
Dead from Self-Tnflicted Wound.

MARBLEHEAD. Mass. April II. -
William +. T. Trefry, for a score of
years a tax commissioner. died today of
a self-inhictcd bullet wound. Medical Ex-
amner Atwood and the local authorities
are making an investigation to establish
the circumstances of the shooting. which
occurred while Trefry was alone in his
room. his family being at breakfast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
GOTHAM A SAHARA.
Police Clamp Lid Tight City Bone
Dry for First Time In % Years.

NEW YORK. April II. - Police con-
tinucd their Wholesale crusade against
violators of the recently enacted state
prohibition enforcement law yesterday,
which was described by some newspa-
pers as the dricst Sunday since 1896. "
when the late President Roosevelt. then
police commissioner elamped down the
lid on Sunday liquor selling.
Frequcntcrs of saloons. where rcgu-
lar customers have heretofore been
able to buy contraband liquor, admitted
that New York was virtually bone dry
for the first time since the Nolstead
amendment was enacted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
PHILADELPHIA. April II.

PHILADELPHIA. April IL. -
"OOnaI O'CaIlaghan will remain in
this country until he considers if
safe to return to ireland" said Mi
chael Doyle. his attorney. Notice
was served on the department Of Ii
Dor that a writ Of habeas corpus
would be Immediately applied for if
any efforts were made TO depOrt the
lord mayor"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
THE WEATHER
Fair and Continued Cold Tonight-Tues-
day Fair and Warmer.

WASHINGTON. April H. - The ,
weather forecast. Generally fair and
continued cold tonight. excent probably I
snow on the Maine coast Tuesday fair
and warmer, strong northeast TO north
winds. diminishing tonight and becoming
Southerly Tuesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
JAPS FIRE ON SLEUTHS.
Shoot Mt Prohibition Officers During
Raid of Shin for HOOtch

JACKSONVILLE Fla, April IL
One Japanese sailor was seriously
wounded and four others were placed
under arrest by federal prohibition off
GERS last night during a raid conducted
for whSkey. which it is said by the au
thorities was being smuggled ashore from
the JapaneSe steamer Erie Maru
The shooting occurred, officers said
when one of the Japanese seamen opened
fire on them. They returned the fire
they said. wounding one of the crew. HI
was removed to a hospital here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
WANTS TEETH" IN
LABOR DECISIONS
In Dispute Should BE Made to
Abide by ArbitratOrs' Finding.

WASHINGTON. April II. - LegiSla-
ton to put teeth" in the labor depart
ment's efforts TO conciliate labor disputes
was urged today by Secretary Davis. who
declared that both sides should be COM
PEELED to live up to decisions reached by
the arbitrators they have accepted.
This Is not compulsory arbitration :"
Mr.. Davis said. Il do not believe il
feasible to pass laws against the right of
workers to strike
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
WILHELM'S CONSORT
EXPIRES At DOORN
Dies on 1st Anniversary of
Heart Attack-End
Was Expected
FUNERAL SERVICES
SET FOR TUESDAY
Former Empress Kept from Agony by
Eypodermie Injections - Reigned 10
Ycars-Was Most Beloved Hansfrau
of German PeOple-SIsetch of Life.

DOORN. Holland, April II tAsso-
ciated Press 1.-F0rmer Empress Augusta
Victoria of Germany died here at o'clock
this morning.
The end came just one year after she
had suffered her first serious attack of
heart disease on April II. 1920. For a
few days there We're reports that her
death was momentarily expected. Attacks
rccurred frequently.
Although the end had been expected for
weeks. it came aS shock TO the dwellerS
in DoorY capital.
Last night the patient was only semi
conscious; She was kept from suffering
bv frequent hypodermic injections.
Funeral services will be held at the
house of Doorn tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
JAIL FOR HAYWOOD.
Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Stay OF
L. w. w Sentences
WASHTNGTON

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE su-
preme court today refused to stay the
sentence of William ID. Haywood and 30
other L. W. W.s on charges of having
conspired to obstruct the war activities
of the government.
Only a presidents pardon can now pre-
vent them from serving their sentences.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
First Baptist Church

Monday, 7.30 p. m.-WorId-wide Guild.
Tuesday. 7.30 p. m.-Christian En-
deavQr meeting.
Wednesday, $50 p. m.-Annual church
supper: 7.3O-Annual church business
meeting.
Friday. / p. m-.Tunior Endeavor; 7.3C
Regular church prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
TO ABOLISH BOARD.
Kansan Offers Resolution to Put Labor
Body Into Innocu0us Desuetude.

WASHINGTON April IA bill to
tioning under the transportation act. was
introduced today by Representative
Tifcher, Il Republican of Kansas.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
Methodist Episcopal Church

Monday. April II. 80 p. m.-Regular
monthly meeting of the Mary Geddis
class with Mrs. +. Z. Covey, 81 Western
avenue.
Wednesday. April 13N7.45 p. m.-Meet-
ing of the Woman's Home Missionary
society at the home of Miss Jennie Scran-
ton. - Williams street
Friday, April -, 40 p. m.-Prayer
meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
Universalist Church

Mrs. r. P Flagg's Sunday school class
will meet with her Monday evening instead
of Friday evening.
Monday evening APRIL 11.-ReguiaT
meeting of Mrs. Flagg's Sunday school
class with Mrs. II. =. Flagg, Prospect
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
Saow Menaees Crop.

TOLEDO. O., April 11.-Snow that
began falling late Saturday and contin-
ued throughout the night. followed by
freezing temperature. has menaced the
fruit crop in the lower lake region, in the
opinion of growers in this section of the
fprl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11

- Fifty years ago the largest salary paio
to a railroad official in the United State,
was S3G.OOO. which was the amount re
ccivrd by the president of the Reading
road
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
COUNTERFEITERs ACTIVE.
Government Recently Discovers Many
Bogus Bonds. Greenbacks and Notes.

NEW YORK. April 11.-Counterfeit
currency and raised government notes
have been discovered in circulation III
increasing numbers recently by banks
and business houses throughout the
country. according to information COM
piled and made public by the Manufac-
turcrS' Trust company.
Fake Liberty bonds and government
checks have been found by federal agents
during recent months along with counter
felt coins, notes and stamps, the state
mcnt said
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
RowIesburg Stormb0und.

CUMBERLAND. Md, April 10.-Five
inches of snow is reported at Rowles-
burg, w. Va. few miles west of Oak
land with temperature of 2S. Snow fell
in this section all day Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
BASS SEASON OPENS JULY 1.
Commissioner Sheldon Closes Part Oi
West River from May 1 to July 1.

1ohhnlsslOher Sheiuoh NiosSS VI
West River from May 1 to July 1.
The legislature amended the law on
black bass SO the season does not open
until July l, consequently State Fish
and Game Commissioner III. Il. Sheldon
has issued a new order closing that por-
tion of West river lying between VIII
Evansville station and the iron bridge
near John Taft's to all fishing from
May l. 1921. to July l, 1921. Closing
posters will be put up before May l. All
fishermen are warned not to take any
kind of fish in this closed part of the
river between the dates mentioned above.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
Odd Fellows Temple

Tonight at 7.30-Regular meeting of
subordinate lodge. Initiatory degree
Tuesday, April -. 730 p. m.-Reg-
ular meeting of Dennis Rebekah lodge
Initiation. Refreshments after the meet
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-11
COAL SITUATION IN
BRITAIN IMPROVES
Government and Striking
Miners Prepare to
Yield Points
PIT OWNERS WILL
SUBMIT SCHEDULE
Digsers' Union TO Allow Mines to Be
Pumped Recruiting of Volunteers
Continues Transport Workers and
Railway Employees Wait Results.

LONDON. April 11.-Sunday was a
day of relaxation from the tension Gre
ated by the coal strike and the possi-
biity of a general industrial tie-up, and
gave the cabinet ministers and labor
leaders an opportunity to get into the
country for a rest.
Opinion on the present aspect of the
crisis continues favorable. but mean
time all precautionary measures. includ-
ing recruiting Of volunteers. are pro-
ccedimg actively and will not be relaxed
until the miners are back at work. These
preparations formed a great attraction
for I.ondoncrs yesterday. who. appar-
emily no longer haunted by the fear of
strikes by the railway men and transport
workers. crowded the parks and rivers.
enjoying the brilliant Sunshine. 1t was
n striking contrast to Saturday. when
fears of untoward developments kept the
nervous suburban population in its
homes
Government to Give Ground.
Two important views were apparent
Sunday. The first was the confident be-
lief among tho labor leaders that now an
uufettered conference is assured, a
greater number If bumpers will return tO
their duties, although under the terms
e the agreement they only arc required
10 ABSTAIN from lt1N~tIIG N'tHIltttI
workers. The second was that the gov
crnmcnt. while firmly opposing Il subsidy
is willing for "A limited period To afford
some temporary assistance to tide indus
try over the difficult stage. 1t also Is
believed that the whole wage basis re
Gently proposed bv the mine owners.
which originated the dispute. VIII be dis
Carlcd and n new basis formulated for
the miners consideration.
Urges Miners to Obey.
Herbert Smith president. and Frank
Hodges. secretary of the miners fedora
tion. addressed Il formal letter yesterday
I to the various branches of the orgauiZa-
tiou urging all concerned loyalty to ac-
cent the recommendation. which Is de
! scribed a. mot instruction that our
members should return to work. bat that
/ ti-.i~- tociSed out sao8id refrain from OBJ
stTICting any action to secure the safety
/ of the mines
In a speech at Rugby. 7. H. Thomas.
| secretary Of the National Union of Rail
wavmen. said the agreement was not a
| victory for anybody. but rather "a trl-
unph for common cause
| 1t is understood that there will be a
general resumption of pumping i'm South
| Wales today. and that this will be only
/ lust in time TO prevent serious damage
to the mines. 1t is said that altogether
- pits already are flooded. They are
ImoetIy small ones.
! The position of the triple alliance is
| that the strike notices for Tuesday mid
night are still operative and will not be
withdrawn until the conference is in ac-
tual session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28
Notes and
Comment on
THE OLD
HOME TOWN

Interest In puyaliup high school
circles Il centered ON the minstrel
show and carnival that win he
held Friday evening In the aud.
Merchants and other business
men OF Camas have agreed that
hereafter credit on mles shall be
limited to 30 days.
paralysis Develop In Sumner before
Monday, the public school kinder.
garten will be reopcncd. The kinder.
gartcn has been closed for 10 days.
Tom hin. secretary Of the state
development bureau OF the Seattle
Chamber Of Commerce, says that
under intensive cultivation IN large
units at the present time Is that
comprised In the four reclamation
projects In the Yakima river valley.
Port Angeles will be the guests Of
tho Commercial Club at a special
matinee Saturday. They will sec
The old school hou.~ Of the
Mountain View community near
Sumner. will be Transformed into a
community center. The men folks
viii gather Friday evenlnv 20 make
Nearly LOO. 900 annie. tre~s
In Western W.sb,rgtor are
being nIlowrS IA ro a. r,,r a..
state department of mry,c,,,s,,r.
The Agricultural arn.r,,rsn, "a
launching n e.w.ai~n 4. .an,.
pei spraying.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28
COAST SOURCE
or WINTER EGGS

Pouitrymen everywhere are be-
ginning to conccde that the Pacific
Coast always viii be the source of
supply Of winter eggs In the United
States.
There are two great egg centers
on the West coast. Petaluma In Calf.
fornia. and Puget Sound In Wash.
ington. And the northern district
is destined TO be the greatest OF all.
according TO Mr. TRncred. Puget
Sound offers natural advantages TO
poultrymen that cannot be dupli.
Gated.
California has seven dry months, I"
said Mr.. Tancrcd. This - more
trying on poultry than our wet
weather. They so at I, more on a
wholesale basis down there. A man
acquires a large flock and gives the
birds as little attention as possible
He depends on quantity. not quality
They have a general cleanup once
year. Some Of the fussy fellows
clean out their pens and buildings as
often as twice annually. Because OF
the warm. dry weather they give
little attention TO buildings. The
winter rains here compel us TO erect
modern buildings. Dry comfortable
buildings cost more and because OF
this extra expense we must give our
plants much more attention. "A a
result OF this care We build up the
quality Of our birds. We couldn't
afford 10 keep fowls OF the California
grade. Thousands OF baby chicks are
imported from California every year.
and II Is noticeable fact that those
roultrymen who go broke are the
ones who imported Petaluma stock
The East demands washing son
eggs for the same reason that u
insists on Washington apples. The
same extreme care Is used here Tn
packing eggs as IN packing fruit
Washington eggs bring a higher
price in New York city than fancy
Eastern stock. They have whole.
sailed there at as high as 81 per
dozen"
The name OF Tancred r. 10 the
Northwest poultry industry what
Burbank Is to the fruit industry.
For nearly 20 years Mr.. and Mrs
Tancred have been building W their
birds. Their stock has been sought
in practically every state in the
Union. Their pens have established
egglaying records year after year.
Mr.. and Mrs Tanered just "drifted
into the business. Today they have
one OF the most successful plants
In the country. They have 25-acre
ranch on the hill east OF Kent. The
poultry plant occupies 10 acres. five
acres are planted to kaie for feed.
Ing and the remaining 10 acres con.
sist OF pasture and crops They
have 5000 birds. OF Uhich 5000 are
under trap nest.
On his visit to the Northwest a
couple Of years ago. Prof. James r.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28
Kilbourne & Clarke
Will Continue Here

Following announcement Of the
sale to the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing Co. OF their Seat.
tie plant. officials Of the Kilbournc
& Clarke Manufacturing co. stated
Friday that their concern will con.
ttnu~ 20 operate In the Northwest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28

savidre, state commissioner OF lands.
has offered to appraiHe the lands at
the lowest possible figure. which II a
minimum OF $40 per acre. Applica'
tons should Be filed now.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28

Work win he commenced immedi.
atcly on the new high line tunnel
near Cashmere. Grant, smith a Co.
OF Seattle, have the contract.
The western winter Poultry show
will be held this year In conjunction
with the Pacific international Lave
Stock. exposition. North Portland,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28

November 512. A largo display Of
poultry ana rabbits II expected from
Washington towns
Here's an idea for community
clubs: The LADIES' AID society OF the
Community church OF Battle Ground
In going 10 hold weekly pie sales to
add a few dollars TO its treasury.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28

Rice Of Cornell. known nationally
as an authority on poultry. said
that he had never seen real plant
until he visited the Tancred ranch
lie expressed surprise at the su.
perforsty over Eastern plants.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28
Veterans Offered
S10-an-Acre Land

War veterans OF this stale VIII be
able 10 purchase land for $40 an acre.
u was announced by American II.
gion officials Thursday. who said the
white BluffsHanford tract win b.
available in November. Clark V.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28
BEST eggs
in WORLD
Laid HERE
Puget Sound Hen Product
Unbeatable; Brings High
est Prices

Uncle sam has just discovered a
new nest on his ranch.
IL Is hidden away among the berry
canes In the northwest corner. the
field that has been cultivated and de-
veloped but recently. From Il he has
already taken eggs that have com.
nlsnded the highest price on the New
York market
This new nest IL In the Puget
Sound country. particularly that
section within an hours ride OF the
ruyailup valley.
Yesterday this district was Inn.
porting its eggs. while today II II
shipping them East by the train
load.
Tomorrow. this section Of Puget
Sound will be regarded as Uncle
Sans egg basket. IN the opinion
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Tancrcd OF
Kent. owners OF the champion egg
producing pen OF five 5. c. W. Leg.
horn nullets
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28

In order for you to fully
appreciate the value we are
giving on this furnace you
must see it.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-10-28

Interest In Puyaliup high school
circles II centered on the minstrel
show and carnival that win he
held Friday evening In tho aud
ltorium.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-03-24
HAYNE HAPPENINGS

Mrs c. A. Grimsley was in Arkal.
on shopping one day last week.
Grandma Root who has been
spending the winter with her daugh.
tiers, Mrs. Guy Whitney and Mrs. d
R. Snyder Of Kismet, was down to her
place near 'Hayne last Thursday and
returned to Kismet the same day.
Grandma Root expects to return to
Hayne next month and stay all sum-
mer.
George Dettmer is very sick with
severe case Of tonsilitis.
Charles Cornell was on the sick
list the last of the week.
Miss Dessa Jessup spent Saturday
evening with June Erlewine.
Mia Hill is on the sick list.
Mrs. G.. H Weber and children,
Mrs Chas. ills and Miss Dessa Jes-
sup were Sunday visitors at c. A.
Webber's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dettmer took
dinner at W. G. Harding's Sunday.
Miss Fannie Street Of Liberal was
visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Nc
Ahren and family Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs G H. Weber took Mrs. I. H.
Swan and her sister, Mrs. Reed down
to Fred Grimsley's Sunday. Mrs.
Reed stayed to Grimsley's until Mon
day afternoon when she took the
train for her home in Minneola.
A. B. Pennington visited the Hayne
school last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cornell, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl McCulley and Blaine
Lockard attended the Nordlund sale
south Of Moscow Monday
Bro. Bolton of Liberal preached
at Hayne Sunday Will be at Hayne
again this Sunday Everybody come.
There was five cars of Hayne folks
attended the party given at Roy Piles
north of Liberal Friday evening.
Henry Dettmer, Herman and Dora
went to Colorado Saturday morning.
They will visit their daughter and
sister Mrs. Elijah Wright and family.
There were 81 at Sunday school
Sunday. Let US make 1t more this
Sunday. There will be short Easter
program given in the Sunday school
Everybody is invited 10 come Come
hour. s. s. 10 a. M, Preaching II.
and bring somebody with you.