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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET.
Unsentimental Scientists Say Such Re-
ceptacles Are Full of Germs.

And now the doctors are after the old
oaken bucket, the iron-bound bucket, the
moss-covered bucket that hangs in the
| well. It's germs, of course; everlastingly
and inevitably, germs!
The bigwigs tell us we must never new
err, never drink water hauled to the sur
face of the earth in this ancient and hon
orable receptacle The buckets usually
damp condition-especially the moscow
cred ones-is said to be very attractive
to bacteria, bacilli and other bugs, var
mlnts and things that go to make up
united germdom. They are reported to
flourish thereon like the proverbial green
bay tree OF glorious memory. 1t has been
Inquired that as many as 100000 germs
may comfortably quarter themselves and
wax fat on one square inch of old oaken
bucket territory. Not only is that state
ment startling, but when coupled with
the further assurance that there isn't
vacant square inch on any old bucket
thus tar known to science it becomes
positively terrifying.
All the same we shall not reject fur
Their friendship with the old oaken
buckets of this land just because the
germologists seek thus to cover it with
dishonor. Our grandmothers and our
grandfathers imbibed inspiration there
from back yonder in the days before
germs were patented and put on the mar
ket, and so did their sisters and their
cousins and their aunts-and the man
who denies that they were fine and
healthy lot of Americans doesn't know
what he is talking about! And even if
they did get an occasional ache and pain
that might have been traced back to
these sturdy old friends of their youth
they got rid of them without an opera
ton for. appendicitis, or something else
equally formidable and fashionable.
1t has almost come to the point in this
day and time when person dare not
stick his or her head out of doors for
fear of the germs flying around or crawl
ing about, anyhow! They mock our
slumbers at night and they disturb our
peace of mind during the daytime. They
stare at us from every dish placed before
us at meal time-every one from soup to
ice-cream! We are sick and tired hear
in of germs-to the right of us, to the
left of us. in front of us, it is always the
same: Look out, %, skiddoo, beat it;
here they come-the germs!"
Drat the germs that infest the old oak
en- buckets, and such localities, anyway,
say we! We intend TO patronize these
true and tried friends, regularly and
cheerfully, despite every microscopic I'M
desirable citizen in ion.-Washing-
ton Cd. CO. Herald.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

Even when both are shut off there is
a small tunnel which obviates the ne
eessity of closing the plant, for this
runs the entire length of the power
house at the extreme base of the pits
thus allowing the water to flow
through central vertical shaft from
which it can be pumped through a spe.
cially constructed pump.
Through the construction, each
wheel-pit can be shut off independent.
" from this tunnel, so that in case of
accident or any other of the numerous
causes which might necessitate repairs,
these can be emptied at any time. En-
trance is gained to the wheel-pits by
means of a small walk built along the
concrete walls at either side inside the
arches on the lower side of the dam,
and there is ample room for man to
descend to the pits from this ledge.
On the lower side Of the power
house, the walls of which are partially
completed, castings and openings for
windows have been built and these
will be used to light the floor under
the main room. This room is to be used
for storage and will form the base.
ment of the building. This will be the
the work of bricklaying can. be carried
on. For the completion of the power.
house 100000 brick will be used, and
these are being brought in and placed
in convenient place in readiness for
use when they are required.
The roof of the power house will be
built of concrete, and the steel trusses
for its support are now being put in
place. Along the south side of the
power house a gallery will be built its
entire length, and some of the more
delicate electrical apparatus will be
placed in this gallery.
To the engineers who have watched,
guarded and guided the enterprise
from it's infancy. the structure means
far more than to the casual visitor.
Their problems have been the greatest,
their work the hardest. One error of
computation and the work of months
would have gone for naught. The mag
nitude of enterprise cannot be under.
estimated. Each detail has had to be
worked out to nicely. The project has
necessitated the changing of a land
scape. and the dam itself has been but
one part of the scheme. There were
roads to be rebuilt. bridges to be re-
constructed, railroad lines to be chang
ed.
And the result is that instead of an
idle dream of some optimistic rainbow |
seekers the project has become liv-
ing fact and one of vital interest to
every community in New England w.
ing in the power zone of the Connect
cut River Power company.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
Sporting Notes.

Company ID defeated the 9th Regimen
team of Boston at st. Johnsbury Saturda,
night by score of lOS to %. G. Wright
the st. Johnsbury center, made IS goal
from the floor.
Thomas j. Dowd a former BrattleborC
baseball idol and last year manager of the
Hartford team of the Connecticut league
has, it is said, accepted an offer to become
manager of the New Bedford team of the
New England league next season.
The champion Gloversville, n. Y, bas
ketball team had little difficulty in defeat
ing the Keene A. G. team at Keene, N. H.,
Saturday evening. The score was "a to
H. Keene getting but two goals from the
Wachter, center; Hartman and Lamb,
forwards; Davey and Williamson, guards.
Hardman was high shot with seven goals
from the floor.
That Brattleboro, though not supporting
basketball team this winter, is still in
terested in the sport is shown by the large
delegation which went from here to
Keene, n. H., Saturday night to see the
champion Gloversville bunch defeat the
New Hampshire quintet. As contest
pure and simple the game amounted to
very little, chief interest centering about
the wonderful ability of the New orlers.
The GloversvIlle players are modest lot;
their manager does not continually rush
into print with stories of their proves,
nor do they go about in noisy sweaters or
with flaming placards on their suit-cases.
When it comes to playing, however, they
are invariably present with the merchan-
disc, and they are perfectly within their
rights when they claim that there is no
team in the country which is their SUI
perior. Whether Gloversville will meet
the much-touted St. Johnsbury five this
season is a question which has much of
interest for local enthusiasts in the sport.
Since the unsatisfactory termination of the
state championship" series last season
many have expressed wish to see the two
teams get up against each other under
more favorable conditions. The Glovers-
vile players, it is understood, are perfectly
willing to play st. Johnsbury on any floor
although the inducements offered by the
latter management in the way of a bonus
to any team that will defeat Company d
on its home floor are not large enough to
tempt the champions. Recently there has
been some talk about arranging series
between the two later in the season. If
actual arrangements looking toward such
a meeting should be started the Brattle-
boro fans would undoubtedly be willing 80
a substantial amount to secure
one of the contests on the local floor.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
SCHOOLS TO OPEN MONDAY
To Pupils Who Have Certificates Show.
ing They Have Been Vaccinated.
Secretary s Office,

Brattleboro. VT, Dec. 81, 1908.
To the Prudential Committee of the
Incorporated School District of Brat.
tleboro.
Gentlemen BY authority of Senate
Bill No. l43, which has recently be.
come a law, the state board of health
makes, and promulgates these regula-
tions for your guidance
No pupils should be admitted to any
grade of school in your district unless
they present to the principal or super
visor certificate from the local board
of health that they have been success
fully vaccinated.
We direct that you, forthwith, post
notices. of these regulations for the in
formation of the people as soon as may
be possible.
In behalf of the state board of
health,
Henry d. Holton,
Secretary and Executive Officer
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
The Fairest Gift.

II / were Santa Claus I know
What I would give to every boy
And every little maiden. Oh,
1t would not be painted toy.
1t would not be blushing doll,
Nor any sugared thing to eat;
The same gift 1 would give to all,
And deem the giving sweet.
II were Santa Claus, and might
To each child give the gift chose,
The world would glow with new delight,
And lose the darkest of its woes,
For would give to every. boy
And every maiden I coula find
The grace to gain unbounded Joy
Through merely being kind.
S. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record Herald.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
To 8. Claus, ESQ.

TO 3. Claus, Esq.
Dear Santa Claus My mother she
Says what she wishes you'd bring me
On Christmas is heart that's kind
And-and-O, yes, the wish to mind.
And happy smiles for every day
And goodness that won't wear away.
Dear Santa Claus, please won't you bring
These all on misunderstanding
My mother wishes that You would?
And-and a sled that's strong and good
And l would like to have a gun
The kind that shoots-an iron one.
My father told me II I'd write
And ask you for it that you might
Bring me the wish to study well
And learn to read and write and spell,
And thankfulness for limbs that's straight,
And youth and health that's simply great.
Friend Santa, bring them all and I'll
Be good and cheerful all the while;
But If can't have everything
My parents say they wish you d bring,
And If I can't have only one
Why, please, I'd rather have the gun.
Yours truly, George.
Selected
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
LEGISLATORS TELEPHONE FREE.
Senator Gibson Says They Can Hello
ALI They Want for Nothing.

Editor Reformer:-
Will you kindly give in an early
issue an explanation of what service,
if any, is given free to the members
Of the legislature, and to the press by
the telephone companies during the
vice is given, will you kindly explain
upon what principle, and why free SER
vice upon the telephones is different
in it's relations from free passes upon
the railroads. [, for one, would like
to know all about it, especially in view
of the present telephone investigation
now going on in the legislature.
(Signed) M. j. Hapgood.
Peru, VT, Dec 10, 1908.
The above pertinent question is con-
sidered by many as coming directly at
the right time, and in view of the in
vestigation of the matter by the legis-
lators at Montpelier, there is a great
deal which may be said upon the sub
ject. The question asked by Mr.. Hap
good may be easily answered. Ac-
cording to Senator Gibson the legisla-
tors are allowed to telephone all they
whether on personal or legislative
business and there is no charge an
nexed to the list of toll calls. While
there is no charge to the legislators
themselves it is not known by either
of the Brattleboro solons whether the
state pays for the service. There. is
practically no difference between free
telephoning and free passes. The only
matter favorable to free telephoning
is that it is not brought home so di-
rectlv to the public; in other words,
the free rates can be worked overtime
without anyone but the hello girls and
the telephone officials being the wiser.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24
Henry -. Holt0n,
Secretary and Executive Officer.
To the Citizens and Voters of the

To the Citizens and Voters of the
Incorporated District:
All the schools in the district will
be open Monday morning, Dec %, to
such pupils only as have complied with
the regulations of the state board of
health, as given above, and we ask
your cooperation in order that these
regulations may be strictly and impair
TALLY enforced.
E. @. s. Osgood,
j. l.. Martin.
l.. +. Adams,
Prudential Committee of the Incor-
porated District.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic
constipation and stimulates the liver.
Orino regulates the bowels SO they will
act naturally and you do not have to
take purgatives continuously. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

Vermont and Maine rank second and
third, respectively, among the states of
the union in the production Of slate,
Pennsylvania coming first.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that
may develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar, as its soothes infamed membranes,
heals the lungs, and expels the cold from
the system. Sold by All Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

CONCRETE WORK ON RETREAT MEADOW PORTION ON WHICH
FOUNDATION PUMPING STATION
-EARTHEN WILL BE BUILT AGAINST THE ADJOINING
SECTION CONCRETE BEYOND SUPPORT GATES
ARRANGED OPEN PRESSURE WATER FROM IN
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

CLARIssA:
Don't get discouraged. Order sack of
Gold Medal Flour. MALINDA.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-24

The delicious flavor of "Salada" Tea is
largely due to the care used in the cult
walton and preparation, and to the fact
that it is packed in sealed lead packets,
which prevents its coming in contact
with articles that would affect its flavor.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10
Fine alfalfa hay SIS ton at Gamble IS

That languid, lifeless feeling that
comes with spring and early summer,
can be quickly changed to feeling
of buoyaney and energy by the iu-
dicious use of DR.. Shops Restorative.
The Restorative is a genuine tonic TO
tired, rundown nerves. and but a few
doses is needed to satisfy the user that
DIR. Shops Restorative is actually
reaching that tired spot The indoor
life of winter nearly always leads to
sluggish bowels, and to sluggish cireu-
lation in general The customary lack
of exercise and outdoor air ties up the
liver, stagnates the kidneys, and oft
times weakens the heart S action. Use
Or. Shops Restorative a few weeks
and all will be changed. A few days
test will tell you that you are using
the right remedy. You will easily and
surely note, the change from day to
day. Sold by Palace and Globe
Pharmacies.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

!, the place of beginning. xhe Location
Notice is recorded in Book s, Records
OF Mines, ella County, page 5ll. Ad-
joining claims are: Cottonwood and /.
x. L. lodes, Sur. 2311, and Osceols, Sur.
1923, on the North; said osceola and
Wild & Woody, Err. 1856, on the East;
Yellow jacket, 1853 and Copper
Queen, Sur. 23l4, ON tue South; said
Copper Queen and Copper King, Sur.
2343, on the West. Conflicting claims
are Wild & Woody, osceola and Copper
Queen lodes. The conflicts with said
Wild & Woody and Oscco,a lodes and
0OO7 acre of the conflict of 0l67 acre
with said Copper Queen lode, are ex-
cluded. LYMAN w. WAKEFIELD.
Register. First publication March 7.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10


was the most accomplished matron Of
his acquaintance. She would extricate
him from his trouble. Together they
left the apartment. and while Staley
ordered lunch Billy Blaine hung over
the telephone in the restaurant.
She'll bring her over tonight at s.
reported Billy as lie took his seat
Eat with good appetite and con
slider yourself settled already"
Billy's words restored confidence,
and when Dick Staley met Marion
Wadleigh that evening his last doubt
vanished. The girl did not laugh at
his bIunders nor even ut the wall pa
per. She listened with sympathy end
took from her chatelaine the tablets On
which to make notes Of What she
wanted. With increasing admiration
Staley followed her through the vari-
Gus rooms. noting the quick, business
like way in which she condoned his
errors and approved his successes.
~ can do it over In four days" she
said briskly when she had shut up her
memorandum book and returned to the
parlor where Nell Blaine. Billy's sister
in-law. still sat in rapt admiration OF
the garish wall paper. suppose, Mr.,
Staley. that you drop in here Friday
afternoon? Then you can suggest any
last changes you wish made. and the
place will be ready for your mother
Saturday evening. Shall ! get you q
servant also?'
"Can your Staley had heard of the
servant problem. aud he had worried
greatly This businessllke girl offered
even to take that trouble Off his hands.
He was rapidly coming 70 regard Mar.
Ion Wadleigh as a tailor made angel.
He dropped in the next morning on
his way to the Office and found n pa
per hanging crew already installed,
removing the papes that had proved so
disappointing. Marion was there In a
gihgham apron e;en more becoming
than the cloth costume Of the right be-
fore. and Dicks heart beat faster In
answer TO her greeting.
There was something honey" In
her appearance that appealed strongly
to the man who for years had enjoyed
but an occasional glimpse OF home in
vacation time. The soft dark hair was
hidden by cap md the piquant face
was flushed with eyertion. but the
heightened color only added TO her
beauty. ord the cap did not shadow
the tender light ~ lie brown eyes.
Dick went TO h!s oTlce With his head
IN whir Ever since he had come
to the city be had sunk himself In
work. Fortune had rome his way rap
Idly and w TO the present he had
found work all sufficient. Now he be.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10
Settlement
I'm Full.
BY LULU JOHNSTON.
Copyrighted, 1907, by n, E. Daley.

O~~~N~~~N>N~
Dick Stalcy, perched ON furniture
crate. looked discousolately at Billy
Blaine. who was regarding the wall
paper and trying hard not TO laugh.
In spite Of Blalne's efforts the twltch.
ing corners Of his mouth curved, and
as he met Staley's eye he exploded In
roar OF laughter which served only
to deepen Staley's gloom
Laugh. confound your growled Sta.
ley. It's funny TO you. It's not SO
funny to me. I've got to get this place
settled in five days, and upon my SOU
don't know what to do iirstw
The first step is easy" chuckled
Blaine. ''Gct Il man in to scrape the
walls, The paper is the worst ever
saw"
1T looked all right in the book" said
Staley defensively, at was the pref
TEST thing in the whole book of sam
pies"
1T may be all right in sample"
admitted Blaine, with another glance
at the lowered monstrosity, but there
is only one square ynyd Of the sample.
1t looks different, Dic&, when you have
a roomful of It."
Il know It." admitted Staley, hut
that doesn't help matters. 1t only
serves to make them worse | want.
ed to surprise the matter by bringing
her to her own home instead of tax.
ing her to hotel. She hates to give
up her old home, and | wanted TO
make the change as easy as possible"
The smile Gied from Blaine's face at
the allusion TO Mrs. Staley. He was
Dicks chum. ana he knew how tender
ly Dick loved the gentle faced woman
who within the month had lost both
husband aud daughter. Now she was
coming to live with Dick. and for
weeks he had planned to take an
apartment that she might not feel too
keenly the loss of the home that had
been hers since marriage.
IN tell you what we'll do, Dick"
suggested Blaine. Lets go downtown
for some lunch. I'll phone Nell for one
of those professional fiXers for you.
She knows crackerjack, girl who
used TO move in good society and
whose father lost his money. She
knows what's what and how to do 1t,
and Nell will get her to do it for you"
Dick patted his chum on the back
while his eyes glistened. Nell Blaine
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10
,an 10 realize that the years had been

gan 10 realize that the years had been
lonely.
Marion was not at the house whrs.
be dropped In the following morning,
ror did he see her again until Friday
afternoon, When he went TO make his
final inspection of her work.
Dick gasped as he entered the apart
ment. In place of the gaudy paper
the walls We're now covered with quiet
tones and the lowered carpets had
been exchanged for rugs whose soft
tints harmoni2ed with the new paper.
Instead OF the solid oflicellke furniture
were lighter and more tasteful pieces.
aud the whole apartment suggested n
feminine presence.
Best OF all. Marion Wadleigh was
there, The print dress had been ex.
changed for an afternoon costume,
and Immediately Dick decided that aft
sr all print dress was not the most
becoming costume which Marion could
wear. though that had been his impress
sion since he had seen her last.
Quietly she moved about the place.
giving an account of her expenditures.
and Dick followed. hearing only the
rich voice. full tones, without caring
what she said. At last the tour of
the rooms was ended, and she return
ed to the parlor.
''If you like" she said, IL can buy
the material for dinner tomorrow and
be here 20 welcome Mrs. Staley when
she arrives. Mrs. Blaine wanted to
come over, but she had to leave town
last night with her husband"
81 should, be delighted If you could
arrange to be here tomorrow" said
Staley. Il am sure that my mother
will wish to add her thanks to mine
for the beautiful home you have pro-
vlded. You will stay to dinner?'
II only suggested being here TO wei.
come her" said Marion, her face flush
ed. You see-in business-it is best
to maintain strictly business relations.
You don't have TO thank me for what
have done. My charges cover all
services. you know"
But money could not pay for pull
ing me out of a hole and settling me-"
insisted Dick. Besides, | don't want
to maintain purely business relation
ship unless you insist. Miss Wadleigh."
II don't insist" the girl answered
softly. Il have been much interested
In your devotion to your mother, and
am sure that shall be glad to know
her better. She must be q dear old
lady 10 deserve such affection"
Iwant you to know her very well"
explained Dick. You see you have
only partly settled mother. You have
provided her with home, but want
a home OF my own. and want you to
furnish Il complete"
"Compiete?" she asked, not quite
catching his meaning.
Even to wife," explained Dick. II
don't ask an answer now, but will yon
consider the propositions"
AS Il business woman have always
considered propositions" she said,
with laugh, but the look In her eyes
belied the briskness OF her words, and
Dick realized that when they should
know each other better there was a
prospect of being settled lin full" as
be termed It some months later when
be placed solitaire on Marion's finger.
Daily Arizona silver belt. (Globe, Gila County, Ariz.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-10
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
ORDINANCE NUMBER FORTY
FOUR

PROHIBITING EXPEC-
TORATING ON SIDEWALKS AND
FLOORS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
AND PUBLIC PLACES
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of Globe:
SECTION /.
1t shall be unlawful for any person
to expectorate upon any sidewalk, street
crossing or upon the floors of any pub
lie building, or the vestibules and lob
bies thereof, or any building commonly
used by the public, in the City of Globe.
SECTION III.
Any person violating the provisions
of Section / of this ordinance, shall, up
on conviction, be punished by fine not
exceeding Twenty-Five Dollars, or by inn
prisonment not exceeding ten days, or
by both fine and imprisonment.
SECTION III.
This ordinance shall be in effect from
and after the date of its passage.
Passed and adopted this 9th LAY OF
April, 1908.
w. S. SULTAN,
(SeaD Mayor
Approved: F. j. Elliott, City Clerk