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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
Two Governors on Prohibition.
(COntributed.)

Governor Kitchin of North Carolina
says: "Prohibition has been in force
throughout the state for two years.
This is short period in which to meas
ure the effects of reform movement
and yet already the results fully Justify
its adoption as there is a marked dim
mutton. in crime. business has expert
enced. increased prosperity, and moral
ity. industry and frugality have in
creased while politics and government
have been to great extent relieved of
one Of their, most corrupting infu-
John Burke, governor of North Da-
kota. says: "The big farmer will tell
you that when saloons were licensed
his employees, perhaps right in the busy
season, went to town and got drunk
and the farmer suffered loss waiting
for them to sober up: and that the ban
ishment of the saloon has taken away
the opportunity to easily get drink,
hence the farmer has become a prohibi-
ZIONIST. The merchant finds with the
Punishment of the saloon the people
have more money to spend in the legit-
innate channels of trade and that, in
consequence. the collection of bills is
easier. the people are better housed,
better clothed. better fed and better
schooled. and so the business man be.
comes prohibitionist."
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
A NOVEL INTRODUCTION.
DR.. Howard Co. Makes Special Pric

The DR.. Howard Company have en-.
tered into an arrangement with viii.
fred F. Roots drug store, by which a
special Introductory offer will be made
of IS cents on the 50-cent size of their
celebrated specific for the cure Of con.
Situation and dyspepsia.
Headaches, coated tongue, dizziness,
gas on the stomach. specks before the
eyes, constipation, and all forms of ma.
laria and liver trouble are soon cured
by this scientific medicine.
Mr.. Root has been able to secure
only limited supply, SO every one who
wishes to be cured of dyspepsia or con.
or send him IS cents by mail and get
so doses Of the best medicine ever
made, on this special half-price intro.
ductory offer, with his personal guar.
antee. to refund the money If the spe.
cific does not cure.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

Montpeler. Caledonia and Orange remain
dry. Orleans passes over into the wet
column with license at Troy and La
noble becomes dry. :, -.
bennington, Brighton, Burlington, "a
naan. Isle Ia Motto, Pownal, Rutland,
Searsburg, Shoreham, st. Adams 81
George, Vergennes, Vernon, and Wells re-
main in the wet column. Benson, Castle
ton, Guildhall, Highgate, Marlboro, Mil
ton, Mount Tabor New. Haven, Putney'
and Bolton, Brunswick, Fairfield, Rich
ford Troy Chittenden, Ira, Fayston,
Montpelier, and Bethel change from dry
MONTPELIER went from the dry to the
wet column, the majority for license be-
ing IL
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

Every road commissioner in this county
should plan to come to Brattleboro March
% to attend the meeting to be held under
the supervision OF State Highway Commits
sioner Charles W. Gates. Newly elected
officials will find this meeting of untold
assistance TO them in learning the duties
of their position, while those who have
served before will be able to get enough
additional information about the states
policy in highway work to more than re-
pay them for the journey.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
Ballinger Resigns at Last.

The resignation of Richard A. Bal
niger as secretary of the interior va
accented by President Taft TuesdsT
and Walter L. Fisher of Chicago vs.
appointed his successor. In letter
Mr.. Ballinger the president expresss
undiminished confidence in his fdell
and unstinted disapproval of those WI
have sought to discredit him. Mr. Bal
niger says that he shall prosecute ha
arch-enemies. The new secretary
vice-president of the National Con
servation commission of which Clifton
A. Pinchot is president.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

When Brattleboro sets out TO accomplish
something it goes about il right. II wants
an armory for its military organizations
and expects a contribution of $4,000
from the state for this purpose. An ap.
preparation of $1,000 would have been
sufficient TO make Brattleboro eligible for
state aid, the law requiring local con.
tribution of 20 per cent. but the towns.
people wisely decided that the only kind
OF an armory to have is one that will be
in keeping with other public buildings and
SO voted $4,000 Bellows Falls voted
$1,000 toward an armory; Bennington
81 800 on condition that an equal amount
is appropriated by the village.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
Independents Defeated Turner's Falls.

The Brattleboro Independent basket.
ball team. bv good individual work,
easily defeated the fast st. Mary 3
team from Turner'S Falls in Festival
hall last Friday evening. The local
team Sc cured a good lead in the first
period and the result was not in doubt
at any time during the contest. The
local bows PLAYED the fastest game they
have thus far this season, but were Sc
riously deficient in team work. The
visitors excelled in team work, but
were unable to connect with the net
while the local boys had a good eve
for the net besides showing some fast
work on the floor. Ellis showed great
speed on the floor and made pretty
long distance tIvs for the net. At
bv his accurate one.hand shots when he
was well covered. The preliminary
game between the periods showed that
some good material is being developed
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

Fred V. johnson is Sum nunkins" in
the metropolis of Somerset where on Tues
day he was elected clerk, treasurer, select
man, lister, tax collector, constable, road
commissioner, overseer of the poor and
town agent. Surely this is a record to
make local oflice.seekeH green.eyed.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

As We remember it some papers on the
west side of the state announced they had
secured contracts to run the time tables of
the Central Vermont railroad, but we have
not noticed any Central Vermont time
tables in the Brattleboro papers.-St.
Johnsbury Caledonian.
Then You haven't read the Brattleboro
papers as carefully as you ought The
time tables are there.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

For William S. Newton, Brattleboro's
town clerk emeritus, The Reformer
wishes full measure Of contentment during
his remaining years of life. To retire at
the age of nearly 50 after serving faith
fully in one office for As years is an honor
that comes to few men, and few towns
are given the opportunity to bestow their
seal of approval and gratitude on SO worthy
a record
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
AS Kipling Would Say.

y IDdfTe IImes.J
Brattleboro people are disappointed
that their new federal building is to be a
squat affair of only single story, and they
are trying to get another appropriation
to make more lofty structure, which,
we are forced to confess, is another story.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
Advertised Letters.

Men:-J. Il. Allen, c. F. Allen, H.
Birch, Orvis K. Collins, j. j. Daley,
John A. Moran.
Women:-Mrs. Eva Davis, Miss Alice
Wilkes.
Advertised March 10.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
The Louder the Better

Musician latter much pressing We
all right, since you insist; what shall
plays
Host-Anything you like; it's only
annoy the neighbors.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10
He Was Out Of Politics.

LEND hand, Hiram, and help ketch
the selectman's pig" LET the selectman
ketch his own pig. I'm out of politics
fer good "-Washington Herald
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-10

The acquisition Of the Montpelier &
Wells River railroad by the New Haven
interests may mean the building of the
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
HAYS SAYS SCHOOL
COURSE SHOULD Be
MORE PRACTICAL
Assistant Agriculture Secre-
tary Wants Crafts
Taught Pupils.

II Willet M. Hays. Assistant Secretary
of the Agricultural Department, had his
way, the pubic school courses of the
country would be more practical. For
one thing, Ne would have landscape
gardening taught, in order that during
the. summer months the pupils could
bcautify the grounds on which they
live.
Last evening Mr.. HAYS made an ad-
dress before the Bethesda Citizens As.
sociation me eeting In Montgomery coun-
ty, Nd, In which he advocated such
teachings.
Mr.. Hays said he would like to see
the Mckinley Manual Training School
better prepare the boys that never go
to college for trade work. He declares
the majority Of young men in the high
schools never get to college, and that
the Mckinley school should pay more
attention to the youth who intends to
follow a trade.
II the proposed railway between
Chevy Chase and Great Falls, Va, is
tuilt II will demand the beautifyins of
villa sites along the route, and Mr. Hays
pointed out that the sons of the farmers
IN the Bethesda district could do the
work without the assistance of profcs-
sional Landscape gardeners.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Turkey Prices Go Up
Three Cents a Pound

An advance of from cents to cents
per pound is quoted on the retail prize
OF turkeys this morning. over that OF
ten days a o. Good qualities are re-
failing at from Is cents to 30 cents per
pound, while they were bringing q
cents per pound ten days ago.
Just az sugar advanced In price dur
Ing the canning season this year. so
the Thanksgiving bird is now getting
a November boost in prices. Even the
Iowly cranberry Is bringing a higher
price today. dealers saying this morn
In that but few can be had at 10
cents per quart, the price now being
two quarts for a quarter.
Dealers this morning stated that a
disease which affected the growing tur-
keys this summer has shortened the
supply for the season, and that the
supply Of birds is unusally small. They
also say there Is no hope for the price
OF turkeys being less than 80 cents per
pound.
Early season prices on game are un.
usually high, dealers say. Rabbits are
selling at from IS cents to 40 cents
each, quails are 80 cents each, and NAL.
lard ducks are selling at 81 per pair
Stringent local game laws cause the
game shortage, II is stated.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
GETTING JURY FOR
TRIAL OF MATTHEWS,
ACCUSED OF MURDER
Charged With Shooting and
Killing His Sweetheart.
Baker Defends Him.

First of the seventeen accused muir
derers in the District jail to be placed
on trial is Mervin Matthews, alias Bass
before Justice Anderson In Criminal
Court, No. /. on a charge of shooting
and killing his sweetheart, Alice Elliott,
April 8, last.
Interest Is attached to the trial by
reason of the fact that United States
District Attorney Clarence r. Wilson.
and his predecessor in office, Daniel w.
Baker, are pitted against each other for
the second time In a murder case. As
sisting the Government prosecutor is
James NJ. Proctor, while Frank j.
Hogan is associated with his partner.
Mr. Baker.
So far as the Government now is con-
cerned, deep mystery shrouds the shoot
ing Of the woman, but II Is expected
the defense will advance a reason on
which to base the provocauon for the
killing. There are several alleged eye
witnesses to the staying.
Tie Government has subpoenaed nine
teen witnesses, while the defense has
summoned twenty-six witnesses, thus
indicating the trial is apt to last sew
eral days.
It is charged at the murder was COM
alley, which is between NJ and N, ard
Ninth and Tenth streets.
Eleven jurors had been selected when
a new venire of fifty was summoned
for this afternoon. The men now in
the jury box are: George Duval, jr.,
Frank slye. william s. Crown, Thomas
N. Monroe. Harry Anderson, Charles
Z. Harris, Patrick F. O'Connor, Peter
w. Ross, and Charles Dupow.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
OYSTER SUPPLY IS
REv|v|NG FROM RAID
OF POSTOFF|CE MEN
Annual Roast Depleted
Stock of Bivalves in Feast
and Outing.

Say oysters to an employe % the
mailing division OF the city postoffcc
today, and you will see q sickly ex-
preston creep over the faces of bum
dred or more of them, for the biggest
onslaught ever made on the Potomac
bivalve crop was that of Sunday,
when the mailing division boys. more
than one hundred Of them, went on
their annual oyster roast to Waller's
Farm, Congress Heights.
Besides putting a hole In the oyster
supply OF the city, the postoffice EN-
ployes showed they were some baseball
players Two teams representing the
stamping division and the stating diyi-
sion faced each ether for nine innings.
and from a to 0 score at the end Of
the eighth inning to a 13 to one at the
end Of the ninth, the latter team was
victorious.
A quartet, consisting OF ED" Whit
comb. rid White, Frank Myers, and
Bob Lester, sang several songs during
the mess hours.
Among those present were Major
Pindeli. james Gray. Edward Whit
comb, Frank Myers, Robert l.. Lester,
Jack L. Becker, Lieut.. Harry Shilling.
William r. Harris. c. c. Middledorf. F.
q. Middledorf. Berne Werie, Frederick
A. schultz. J. J. Downcy, Ridgeley
Thomas o. Van Horn, Harry Suit.
George Howell. c. C. Mccormick. John
Ingram. Carl Waller, and A. A. sousa-
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
SCALP |TCHED So
SHE COULDN'T SLEEP
Nor Keep from Scratching. Became
Worse and Worse. In Two Weeks
Rid Completely Of Trouble through
UseofCuticura Soap and Ointment.

"one evening while combing my hair.
noticed . few brown crustlike spots on my
scalp and. Of course. thought 1t was only
little dust that had settled there during
the week. So washed my hair thoroughly
but saw that they wouldn't come out Then
at the end OF the next week washed my hair
again, and TO my astonishment saw not only
those few but many more had come. Then
my head became worse and worse, and my
scalp started TO itch terribly. SO that l could
not sleep nor keep from scratching my head.
"The crustliks places later opened and
made sores which bled, and they also itched
something terrible. tried many remedies
but none helped and instead they made my
head worse. This condition OF my scalp
kept up for . month. and then one day
met friend and she advised me TO use
Cuticurs Soap and Ointment which did.
In two weeks ! was rid completely OF this
trouble, through the use Of the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. I am never without
them, for they are my most highly valued
friends" (Signed) Miss Alva Gustafson. 677
Second Ave-. New York City. May II. 1911.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Shaw Says Women Are
Failures as LAWYERS

How Leslie M. Shaw, former Secretary
OF the Treasury, put his foot in It," is
being laughingly recounted today by the
women students at the Washington Col
lege of Law. They say the former Cab
met officer deserves medal for bravery
in declaring to their faces that women
are failures as lawyers.
Very, very few women ever become
lawyers" was the statement Mr.. Shaw
made to the class last night. Few men
are successful in law. and fewer wo-
men," said Mr.. Shaw. 1T is good for
you. however, to study law or anything
else. for 1t will work to your better
ment. I believe women should have the
same opportunities as men, but few
women get the results from their op-
portunities, especially in law"
Mr.. Shaw, despite his gloomy predic.
tions, was roundly applauded by the wo.
men students. Tumultous applause
greeted Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey,
dean Of the college. when she spoke in
defense OF women at the bar. She cited
Mrs. Ella Gates, and Misses Harriet
Freely and Anne Draper. whose admis-
sion to the Supreme Court she recently
moved.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Three House Members
Observing Natal Days

Three members of the House are re-
ceiving congratulations today upon the
arrival OF another birthday anniversary.
They are Henderson M. Jacoway OF
Arkansas; Robert L. Doughton, of
North Carolina. and Scott Ferris, of
Oklahoma. All are Democrats, and each
is today anxiously watching the elec-
Congressman Jacoway Is forty-one
years old, and Is serving his first term
in the House. Congressman Doughton,
also a new member, Is forty-eight years
old, and Congressman Scott Ferris, who
is serving his third term. has reached
his thirty-fourth year.
This also Is the ffty-third birthday
anniversary Of Frank Trumbull, one Of
the foremost OF American railroad
officials, who is chairman Of the execu-
tive board OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. Mr.. Trumbull began his rail-
way career in 1874 as a clerk for the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
"Red Letter Day" in
History of America

In civic and military history Of the
United States. this is a "red-letter day."
Exactly l0 years ago today Gen. Will
lam Henry Harrison defeated the In
dians In tho battle of Tippecanoe, earn
ing the title of "Old Tippecanoe."
Fifty years ago today the Union
naval and military forces. under Com
captured the forts at Port Royal, s. c.
In colonial history, November is
marked by the declaration Of Lord Dun
more. governor Of Virginia, in IT'S, that
the State was in rebellion.
On November z. 1906 the expedition OF
Lewis and Clark reached the mouth of
the Columbia river. Oregon
Seventy-six years ago today Texas re-
solved 10 form a State government.
In European history today is nota BILE
4 as the anniversary of the last public
execution by burning. This occurred In
the Spanish Inquisition in 1888,
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
MEN AND RELIGION
MOVEMENT HERE
IS ON IN EARNEST
Laymen and Clergyn.en to
Hold Meeting to Conclude
Preliminary Work.

"The Men and Religion Forward
Movement" is on in Washington In
dead earnest. Leaders Of the move
ment have announced that preliminary
field week. November IL to 10, would be
concluded with a great meeting OF lay
men and clergymen In Continental Me-
mortal Hall.
Chief among the speakers will be
Chicago. a lecturer and trade union
leader. and Yutaka Minakuchi. the
young Japanese orator, who has thrill
before. The National Association Quar-
tet, which sang at the time Of the In
ternational Y. NJ. c. A. convention in
1907. will appear.
As originally planned, this preliminary
field week will include special services
of prayer in behalf of men and boys
teenth and H streets. and at two or
three other churches, probably in the
northeast or southeast and Georgetown.
These services will be held each after
noon at 4:45 o'clock.
On next Sunday afternoon at one OF
the central churches, subcommitte teemeil
appointed to cooperate along the lines
of social service, missions, Bible study.
boys work, community extension and
evangelism will meet, and will hear
short addresses from the general chair
men of the executive committee, out
lining the plans of work.
Chairman G. w. +. Swartzell has an
nounced changes and additions to the
general executive committee. James
Trimblo accepts the treasurership sue
ceeding Bert T. Amos, resigned. Percy
8. Foster accepts the craftsmanship OF
the music committee. Albert NJ. Ches-
ley will assume the general leadership
in The boys work committee, and Hugh
A. Thrift will take charge of the eom-
munity extension. The executive CON-
mittee meets every Wednesday at
o clock
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
AD CLUB SELECTS.
HUNT AS PRESIDENT
IN LIVELY CONTEST
Defeats J. Harry Cunning
ham by Narrow Margin.
) Deadlock on Board.

After one of the most spirited cleo.
lions ever held by a similar Washing
ton organization, Granville M. Hunt,
chairman of the Chamber of Com
merce's conventions committee, last
night was elected to preside over the
destinies of the Washington Ad Club
Tor the ensuing year. He defeated for
the presidency of that organization J.
Harry Cunningham. although by a
small majority.
The moment the ballots had been
counted. the doors Of the clubs quar-.
ters In the Fredonia were thrown open,
and half a dozen Aewsboys rushed
through. loaded down with "Ad Blasts, -
the official organ of the club. His
election then was made unanimous.
The Other Officers.
The other officers elected were c. c.
Green. first vice president; George Os-
termayer, second vice president; Will
liam Sherwood, secretary, and Walter
MGDonnell, treasurer.
ceived were: John E. Shoemaker, re-
firing president, "a; J. Harry Cunning
BAN. hnG...; 22; N N: H; .; B; Hoffman. e; Frank
p Hartley, 20; R. Edward Joyce. II: F.
M Smith, III; Charles w. Timmons, 16;
CHARLES F. Lanman, 15; Joseph Ber-
berich, 10; D. ]. Kaufman. Is; Thomas
Grant, IA. and H. A. C. Fay.
w. c. Worthington. H. T. Offterding-
er, Thomas Grant. Lester F. Marx, John
G. Gibson, and II. A. c. Fay, each re-
ceived IL votes. From these candidates
the three other members will be select
ed.
The feature of the evening was the
address of F. J. Raymond. CT ST. Louis,
who made a Get Together" speech.
Mr.. Raymond has had practical ex-
turning of clubs, and he gave the ad men
turing Of clubs. and he gave the ad men
some practical advice regarding their
Gifts Are Presented.
Following the election. speeches were
made. Mr. Shoemaker, retiring presi-
dent, was given a gold-headed cane,
and Mr.. Hoffman, the retiring secretary.
q silk umbrella, on behalf of the club.
The presentation speeches were made
by Mr.. Hunt.
A campaign % increase the member
ship TO 200 by the first of the year was
launched. Mr.. Hunt designated each
member as committee of one to in
duce at least one person to join the
organization. A buffet luncheon was
served.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Editor Is Victim
Of Heart Disease

>. PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Nov. 7-Dr.
Alfred Cochran Lambdin. editor-in-chief
OF the Public Ledger, died suddenly at
bis home here early today of heart
&sease.
DIR. Lambdin was born in this city on
: January 20, 1916. He graduated from
the Medical school of the University
of Pennsylvania in 1866 and for several
years practiced medicine. In 1875 he
became managing editor of the Phiia
delphia Times. He succeeded the late
L. Clarke Davis as editor in-chief of
the Public Ledger in 1905.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Girl Of II Cured Of Pimples.

"When was about twelve or thirteen. my
face broke out with pimples. They came out
In groups and caused great disngurement.
After trying so many Hmedies without sue
cess, saw the Cuticura Ointment advertised
and sent for box. In . week saw .
great change In my face, and II rendered .
complete cure. Now you can not tell ever
had pimples" (Signed) Miss Mabel Morash.
Dover West. N. g.. Mar. 81, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold through.
out the world. Send to Potter Drug 4 Chem.
Corp. Dept. lsA, Boston. for liberal sample
Of each, post-free, with 32-p. book on the skin.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Cardinal-Elect Farley
COnfers With Gibbons

BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 7.-Arch-
bishop John NJ Farley, of New York.
one of the three American cardinals
elect. has arrived in Baltimore for a
conference with Cardinal Gibbons.
Archbishop Farley will sail from New
York next Tuesday, accompanied oy
egate. also named TO be elevated to the
cardinalate.
Today Cardinal Gibbons and Arch
bishop Farley were deep in matters
pertaining TO the church.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Saloon Robbed.

BY cutting the Stats in rear window,
a thief entered the saloon of John j.
Allen, Sd7 North Capitol street, and
stole SIC from the cash register. The
robbery occurred between and 4
o'clock this morning.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Readers Club Recitals.

The Washington Readers Club, fol
the study of oral Interpretation of lit
erature, has arranged for a series OF
recitals. by club members only, to be
held In the lecture hall of the Public
Library, on the second Wednesday OF
each month. beginning tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Col. G. p. Terrett
Asks to Be Retired

Col. c. p. Terrett. Of the Eighth In
fantry. has asked to be placed on the
retired list. He failed to meet the phys
ical requirements of the last riding
test for officers and his application
probably Will be acted upon favorably
Regiment now is stationed at Monterey,
Cal
The Washington times., 1911-11-07
Miss Van DOren to
Address Students

Historic Washington will be the
subject OF a lecture before the senior
class at Eastern High School on No
vember Is. by Miss c. A. Van Doren.
Miss Van Doren is a teacher Of draw
ing at that school. She has made a
special study of points Of historic in
terest about the city.