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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
A Goose War,

Announcement has been made that
the German authorities have suspended
the importation of live geese from
Russia on the ground that there is a
considerable amount of disease preva'
lent in the frontier districts of that
country.
Coming, as this prohibition does, i'm.
mediatelv prior to the period when i'm
ports of live geese increase rapidly. the
question is serious alike to breeders in
Russia, who will have large quantities
of birds thrown on their hands; to Ger
man goose fatteners. as they will be
unable to fill up their pens, for the home
production is totally insufficient to meet
their requirements, and to housewives
in Germany, who will find the already
high price of what is an important arti-
Gle of food advance still further and
probably be prohibitive. Russians state
that there is no justification for this
regulation; that it is trade move in the
interests of German dealers to force
down prices and as a measure of fiscal
protection to German breeders.
Germany imports annually about s.
100000 live geese, of which seven Fights
come from Russia, where these birds are
bred in vast numbers throughout the
western and southwestern governments.
Theyare bought from the raisers by trav-
cling dealers, who drive them in hugh
flocks to the frontier stations, where
they are entrained for despatch to Der
lin and other cities.
The ears used for this purpose are
built in four decks each car holding
about 1000 birds. Special trains are
run in the season, consisting of
dozen to 80 cars, in accordance with the
supply. As many as $4,000 geese have
1.,,nI fp pp,.ity OF NJ pft nl,hN
Market, Berlin, on a single day.-West-
minister Gazette.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

What is vinegar" and "What are soft
drinks" questions pending for over tive
years. will be decided very soon by the re
constructed board of food and drug inspec
ton which considered these matters at a
meeting at Washington last week. Dr.
Wiley, in control of the board, proposes
to do away with soda fountain sales of soft
drinks containing artificial sweeteners,
synthetic favors, caffeine, etc Vinegar
win be the first subject considered by the
board. II is the contention of DR.. Wiley
that pure vinegar should be made only
from cider, and that vinegars made from
malt, sugar molasses. wine and other in
gradients should not be branded as pure
vinegar 1t is understood that DR.. Doolit-
tie, who is the vinegar expert" of the de.
partment of agriculture, holds similar
view and that the board of food and drug
inspection is likely to make a ruling soon
in line with DIR. Wiley's views. Action
against soft drinks sold at soda fountains
can apply only to the drinks as they are
shipped in interstate commerce The gov
eminent police power will give DIR. Wiley
the opportunity however, to enforce his
rulings in the city of Washington by con-
fiscating impure drinks at the local soda
fountains.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
Cellar kept clean all the time.

Members of the Springfield, Mass
board of trade are much exercised over
the possibility that the Bosch Magnetic
company will abandon the extensive plant
it has recently built in Brightwood, near
the Chicopee line, on account of the OBJ.
noxious odors that come from rendering
establishments near by. The Bosch com
pany is considered one of the most de-
sirable concerns to locate in the vicinity of
Springfield in many years and its bust
ness is growing SO rapidly that it will soon
be giving employment to almost 5000
people. Since locating in Brightwood it
has complained frequently about the odors
from the adjacent establishments and its
latest protest seems to be in the nature of
an ultimatum. The matter will probably
come up for settlement at meeting of the
state board of health next month. Mean
while, it is safe to say, the Bosch company
will be flooded with inducements to locate
in cities whose atmosphere is undefled.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

The costliness of legislative blunders is
well illustrated by the fate of the Craw.
ford Notch bill which the New Hampshire
legislature passed at its last session after a
strenuous fight, The supreme court Of that
state has decided that the act is invalid be.
cause a house amendment leaving the
amount to be expended to the discretion of
the governor was not incorporated in the
measure passed by the senate and signed
by the governor, This error was not dis
covered until negotiations for the purchase
of the Notch were web under way Bcliev-
ers in conservation will now have to make
their fight over again in the next session,
while numbering in the Notch continues to
destroy its natural beauty,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

ANY girl with penehant for the needle
can accomplish one OF the dainty side ruff
nes edged with colored embroidery seen in
the shops. The ruflles are cut in the deslr'
ed size and length, allowing for the pleats,
and stamped with plain or fancy scalop,
These scallops are embroidered in fayo'
rite color or one that harmonizes with the
suit with which the ruille is TO be worn.
Delicate pink is pretty with dark navy
blue suits, and the lighter shades OF blue
are also good Lavender and deep violet
edges are also effective To get the best
effect. the embroidery should be done on
the sheerest of handkerchief linen, and
may be elaborated by the addition of dots
| in graduated sizes the same color as the
edge \ smart bow OF velvet or satin rib
bon beneath the chin should carry out the
color suggested in the edge OF the ruille,
On a plain serge dress the ruie is some
match around the neck and at the edge OF
the sleeves, these dainty bits Of white
forming the only trimming.
4 girl whose last seasons black velvet
hat was in perfect condition, with the oN-
ception OF very noticeable rain spots on the
top, conceived the idea OF covering it with
some Of the Changegble tatieta silk now so
much in vogue. The under brim of the hat
was like new so she brushed il carefully
and smoothed it. Next she cut a piece Of
cerisc and black, Changeable tatieta to fit
smoothly on the top of the brim. This was
fastened 10 the edge beneath a strip OF
narrow gold lace laid with the plain
edge sheer with the edge Of the hat
and sewed fast with gold thread to-
hide the stitches The fancy edge OF the
lace, pointing inward, was tackled down
with the gold thread caught 10 the silk.
The crown was covered with a piece Of gold
lace and a soft fold OF the silk laid about
1t, ending beneath single large American
beauty with its leaves and buds, All of her
friends are asking her where she discovered
such a striking hat and, remembering the
- spent in its creation. she smiles cnig
matically, refusing to divulge the name of
her miAiner.
4 girl who was growing out OF her |
clothes determined to thin down by active |
exercise. Her doctor told her nothing was |
so thinning and hip reducing as TO bend |
frequently from the waist line, Gymnas-
ties and indoor physical exercise were
hateful to her, hut she struggled hard with |
them until one day watching her small
sister play with a rubber ball, a happy idea
struck her. Thereafter she started twice
a day for a long tramp in the country. tax
ing with her a pocketful Of discarded golf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

The general trend OF editorial opinion
throughout the state is that Mr.. DeBoer's
attitude toward the gubernational nomina'
ton will not advance his candidacy to any
great extent, According TO the Mortified
News the question will be raised now as il
was four years ago: III Mr.. DeBoer can
not find time TO give TO pre.convcntion
canvass how would he find opportunity il
he were nominated to conduct vigorous
so necessary to assure a big re-
publican majority in Vermont in a presi.
dental yeary And further, il elected gov
ernor would Mr. DeBocr have time to
attend to its increasing duties, il he had
none in which TO look after his own polt.
cal aspirationsg"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

That fires in dwelling houses are no
of more frequent occurrence is matter o
good fortune rather than careful precau
ton. For instance, how many household
ers, like a Springfield, Mass, insuranc,
man, have provided their establishment,
with:
Automatic sprinklers in cellar.
Automatic fire alarm in cellar anC
kitchen connected with alarm gong on sec
ond floor.
Standpipe with hose lines on first, sec
ond and third floors, under 120 pounds
pressure.
Three water pals (flled) on shelf in
cellar way.
Fire OK and lantern in convenient place.
Brick and mortar fire steps at each floor
in all main partitions.
Full sized wire fire screens over all used
fireplaces.'
All matches kept in covered metal box.
Only metal barrels used for ashes
Special metal barrel for waste paper
only.
Cellar kept clean all the time
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

Statistics compiled by the secretary Of
state show that the automobile interests of
Windham county have paid into the state
treasury this year $6,19331. Of this
amount S5,429.31 came from regular reg
istrations, 500 from dealers registrations
and $764 from operators licenses. This
sum and considerable more might well be
expended in improving the highway over
which automobile tourists enter eastern
Vermont from the south A ride from
Mortified Mass, to Hinsdale, n. H.,
over the recently completed boulevard
along the east shore of the Connecticut
viii convince anyone that unless Vermont
Immediately does something toward pro
viding an equally good highway on her
side of the river she will lose most of the
profitable summer traffic which has been
steadily increasing in recent years.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
A Temperate Temperance Man.

(NOntpeIler journal
The Rev c. H. Smith, the new superin.
tendent of the Vermont Anti.Saloon
league made an excellent impression on the
occasion Of his first series Of addresses
here Sunday and his program seems rea-
sonable and helpful. He recognizes the
value of the local option principle and does
not antagonize Temperance men whose
views are not precisely like his own. In
other words, while earnest and Jealous, he
is not incorporate in his Temperance work.
He ought TO accomplish much good and
the Journal believes that he will.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
The MeddLer
~Uihs eoai fifs yoa. paf u on. :

II Is GOOD thing apparently for sn
,,ape conIt iudge 10 preside over count
Cont once in a while The way IA whiei
,Jndgc Watson has yacuum.eleaned ths
| docket al Newfane this week anguts wei
| for The progress Of justice, which at bes'
| 4 none loo fast 10 suit those whose vel
| fare waits upon II, Our lawyers are prone
N underestimate. particularly when they
~ little hope Of victory for Their conten
Tons and an occasional dose Of judicial
physic i hcalthful and inyigorating,
There is something restful about a rainy
day like Wednesday even II II does inter,
fere with worlds champlonsmp baseball
game Coming Al this season Of the year II
lessons in marked degree the danger IRON
forest fires, replcnishcs the springs that
must furnish water during the approach
ING winter. and onriches the soil from
which next years crops are to be mar,
vested. incidentally, ram OF tins klhd
minimzes the annoyance that comes from
burning leaves every autumn. Alter u peo-
pie who ordinarily would set a match TO
the accumulation in their yards viii have
the leaves carted off rather than to wait
for them to dry out
In connection with the agitation in favor
Of a law prohibiting the carrying Of fire
arms somebody ought 10 start crusade
against the sale II hcan'blOwcrs, just al
present the practice Of toting these annoy
ing weapons seems 10 be general among the
small BOYS 81 this village, and il will be
surprising ii some youngster doesn't sus'
tain lasting injury as a result Of their in
discriminate use. Only the other day
lad was seen 10 shoot volley Of beans into
the faces Of a group OF little girls at such
short range that serious harm might have
been done.
Students and alumni Of the Brattleboro
high school have an opportunity this year
to demonstrate their loyalty 10 alma
mater by turning out in good numbers to
cheer for the school football team in Its
game against Greenfield tomorrow after
noon It's easy enough TO be loyal when
victory is coming ones way, but the test
comes in time OF adversely. Being a fair
weather snort is no credit TO anybody The |
high school has not been particularly sue.
cessful in football thus far this fall, but |
that is the fault neither Of the players who |
compose the team nor those in charge Of II |
Only one or two Of those who helped e..
.ablsh the enviahle record Of a year ago 4
ne on the team this year. the majority Of !
is members being inexperienced. But they |
make up in determination what they lack /
N knowledge OF the game. and should be
gwen support If for no other reason than
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
The Vagaries of Vail.


Something ought to be done with Theo
dore n. Vail, president Of the Western
Union Telegraph company. The report that
he made of his company for the last year
is certainly thing that should make his
friends inquire into his mental condition.
What he read to his stockholders was a
homily on sanitation, old age pensions, de-
cent offices and better service to the pub
lie. This is heresy if we know what heresy
is. His report is by no means the usual dry
as-dust showing of decreases in this and
increases in that, nor of economies here
and hopeful showings there. On the CON
trary, it is a report that seems to have an
astonishing amount of public consideration
in it. In one respect it is indeed similar to
great many annual reports that are being
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
ANTISEPTIe FOR CATARRH
Kills al! Catarrhal Germs and
Quickly Cures.

Stomach dosing will not cure catarrh.
To get relief and cure it is necessary to
treat with a harmless antseptic the air
passages of the nose, throat and lungs
This is done best with Mentholatum. a
simple, herbal preparation that is applied
at night and cures while you sleep. In
addition to its antiseptic qualities that kill
the germ of catarrh poison, it has healing
properties that soothe almost immedi-
ately the irritated mucous membrane.
Mentholatum costs only trife and you
can get a liberal jar for % cents from
your druggist with a guarantee to refund
money if not satisfactory. 1t stops all
aches and cures inflammation and pain. not
only of catarrh, but any other troubles.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

Annette. the suffragctte, led the state
w. c. r. L. convention in singing the
Doxology upon receipt of the news that
California had voted in favor of women
rights. Her next probable step will be u
correspondence course in practical politics
from some militant sister in the state Of
the Golden Gate.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

Our old friend NJ j Hapgood Of Peru
will not be forgotten il his trusty fountain
pen does not run dry.-Nergenne Enter.
prise.
Mr. Hapgood discarded his fountain pen
for a typewriter long ago, or else the mat
chine was a secondhand one when he
bought it. At any rate the copy it turns
out is enough to make the average editor
wish his profession allowed him to take a
drink.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Rsformer

balls. Al two,minute intervals she threw
the ball as far AZ il would go, ran 10 Ind
IN and when ID was reached stopped 10
nick il up without bending her knees, She
rose very erect. Hitting her arms above her
head as far as they would stretch; then re.
sumed her ordinary brisk walk until the
lball was thrown again. She found her
novel thinning exercise full Of spice much
more fun than commonplace bending, and
the open air life improved her health and
complexion, while the STOPPING was bring.
ing down her figure, Another girl thinnead
herself by stopping frequently TO pick pen.
bles from stony beach. She learned Joy
about shells and sand deniZcns while eulti'
waiting slimness. In both these methods
the effect would be lost II STOPPING were
not done from the waist with unbent
Knees. II is more beneficial TO lnhale deep
breaths and keep the lungs inflated when
bending.
A very good looking frill, or reycr rather,
which is used in place OF a frlll for mourn
| ing, is made Of plain white Orpandle with
a hemstitched hem about an inch wide and
| threc.quarter.inch tucks running across the
top and down the side, inside the hem.
II YOU have lettuce. in the house. use il
for garnish II You have no parsley at
hand tut il in strips crosswise with pair
Of scissors and lust before serving dip N
French dressing. II is a delicious as well
as attractive addition.
Bird gravel Is one Of the best things. OF
which ! know to use for cleaning bottles,
cruets and caraies It's hard. uneven
edges seem To make an impression when
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

Luther b. johnson Of Randolph for dele.
gate 10 the republican national convention;
BY all means Send him and Col J. G
Estey of Brattlrboro aud two other men
whose ability to represent Vermont is not
lessencd by the fact that they haven't been
hnnored hereinfnrc.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20
Advertised Letters.

Men Arthur Bousguet (2), DR.. Ed
ward Campbell, w. r. Raymond 90, NJ.
r. Taylor
Women Mrs. r. w. Atwell Mrs.
Josiah Fuller Gertrude Howe, Miss Lena
Ryan, Miss Mildred Rice.
Advertised Oct. 20
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

The Burlington Clipper is authority for
the statement that Il. f. Brown of Bur
lngton is going to be nominated for attor
ney.general without opposition. Does it
think there are no aspiring lawyers in this
end of the state?
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

that they need cn.o9rs,.,....
them to acquire The .kl' N.Y..
success OF future SEASON,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

Entered as second. class matter, January 4,
1907, at the postoffice at Brattleboro, Vt,
under the Act OF Congress Of March 2, 1879.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-10-20

There seems 10 he quite a demand for
wrought iron andirons. They are fan
tastically omamented One OF the most
popular designs is the owl with glass eyes
which shine when the fire is lighted. These
are not new. but the special demand for
them is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
CHURCH DAY
is ARRANGED
Event in Presbyterian
Edifiee Sunday.

Extensive preparations are being
made for the annual church day
event In the Presbyterian church,
which occurs next Sunday morning,
The fifteen organizations of the
church will assemble in the places
assigned before the beginning of
the program at ten thirty O'Clock.
The Rev. Ethelbert d. Warfield,
d. D., LII. D., president of Lafay-
cite College. will make the church
day address.
The Sunday school will ensemble
In the main Dom OF the chapel at
sf0:15 and occupy the front seats Of
the church and the space In front of
the pulpit, which will be seated with
small chairs for the beginners de-
partment.
The Foreign Missionary Society
will also meet in the chapel. The
Mems S~ocietywtll get together in the
east room of the chapel and the va
rious organizations will assemble In
places appointed by the officers or
seated directly In the parat of the
church, designated by the ushers.
Some of the organizations will carry
pennants and wea badges.
As the roll of organizations rs
called by the minister, two minute
ganization of the society. growth.
reports will be given by each secre
tary or other officer. This report
will give the origin and present or
ganizatfon Of 1.-THE seciety's growth,
time and place of meeting. purpose,
achievements and plans for the flu
ture.
Miss Susie Dixon, chair director,
has prepared a special music pro-
gram, consisting Of an anthem by
the chorus choir, a auartette and
solo by Misses Boughton and Crow
ell, Msssrs. Mullen and Podmores
Mr.. Podmore taking the solo part,
and a soprano solo by Miss Emelie
Burger, OF Brooklyn.
The forward part of the church
will he taken by the representatives
of the SOCIETIES. the rear half will be
left open for the general eoHgrega
tion, so far as the seating capacity
will allow. Persons coming early
will therefore not have to wait be-
fore being seated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12

COURT STANDARD HAS
NEW LIST OF OFFICERS

The semi-aHMual election of OIL
GERS OF Court Standard No. Ill, For
esters OF America, took place last
lat a meeting In Its rooms In
large turnout Of members and 9TH
ser matters Of importance were dis
seussed. Two candidates were initi-
and two new applications for
membership were received. Aseom-
mittees to confer with Court Amboy.
No. SIS, In regard to a class initiation
was named Those on the commit
tee are Lawrence Clancy. John Polls
castro, George st. Andrassy, Will
lam Hoy and Albert Leon. Court
Amboy named Its committee at a re-
cent meeting.
A communication was received
from Court Onward, No. 81, of
Elizabeth, for a smoker to be held
there next Monday. A delegation
is expected to go from here. Fell
lowing the election the new officers
were Installed by Deputy Grand
Chief Ranger r. r. Manton. and
Past Chief Ranger Martin Ryan, as
follows. Past chief ranger. Law
renee Clancy; chief ranger Philip
Beatty; sub chief ranger. Emil Jen-
Sep; recording seeretary, William
Hoy; senior woodward. Frank Beat
|ty; Junior woodward, Thomas Lay
den; senior beadle, r. Meyers; jun
Tor beadle, Harry Durrua and lee
turer, William IT. Major.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
NEW BRIBE IN
L0RIMER CASE
Thousand Dollars in IT. to
Vote for Illinois Senator.

Chicago. Oct. 12-Startling charges
OF hitherto unknown offers OF money
to members of the Illinois legislature
of 1909 to get votes enough for Sem
ator William Lorimer and the testi-
mony that the senator himself the
night previous 10 his election declared
be was TO be Hput over were made be
fore the subcommittee now probing
LorImer's election In Chicago.
Representative John Griffin OF Chi
Gag was named by Representative.
Henry Terrili of Colchester as the man
who had told him 'sthere was $1,000 or
more in 1t" IL he w9uld vote for Lor-
liner"
Griffin asked me to vote for Lor-
inner the witness told the committee.
u asked what there was IN 1t.
"He told me there was at least $1,000
in 1t. / just asked out of curiosity.
That ended the conversation"
Terrill declared that he did moi want
the committee to interpret bis testi-
meny as an accusation that Griffin
had offered him a bribe.
ssGrifin never offered me anything
he said. "He merely fold me when |
asked him that he believed a man
could gst at Least 81 900 n gotiag fez