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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
The Meta physical Society.

The distinguished company of con-
tributors to the first number of the
Nineteenth Century was selected from
yet more distinguished company of
which Lord Avebury was a member.
This was the Metaphysical society,
founded by James Knowles and Ten
nyson in 1869. Its members ranged
from Dean Stanley to Huxley and
from Tyndall to Manning. and its
meetings saw such unusual sights as
the Catholic Manning. supported by
two Protestant bishops, presiding over
discussion among atheists. deists and
freethinkers. The society formed the
nucleus of the band of contributors
who supported Knowles as editor first
of the Contemporary and then of the
Nineteenth Century.-Westminst Ca
zette
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
About Soap.

1t is rather astonishing to learn that
more than 1000 years ago the Gauls
We're combining the ashes of the beech
tree with goats fat and making soap
When Marius Claudius Marcellus was
Fastening southwark over the Flamin-
ian way. laden with spoils from the
Gallo king lying dead by the banks of
the Pc, his followers We're bringing
with them Il knowledge of the method
of making soap.
The rain of ashes which fell upon
POmpeii in 70 A. D. buried the shops
of many humble soapmaker, and in
several other Italian cities the bust
ness had already gained a footing. In
the eighth century there were many
soap manufacturers in Italy and Spain,
and fifty years later the Phoenicians
carried the business up into France
and established the first factory In
Marseilles. Prior to the invention of
soap, fuller's earth was used for
cleansing purposes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Sparrow n aWlS.

This is an outdoor game translated
from Il French magazine of recent
date. Divide the ground on which the
game is played into two camps, a lit
tie distance apart IN the open space
between them are stationed two play
ers called sparrow hawks" while
all the others are assembled in one of
the camps.
When one of the sparrow hawks
cries out GO" every one VIII leave
the camp where he is to try to enter
the opposite camp without being
caught by the hawks. If a player is
unfortunate enough to be caught he
remains with the sparrow hawks, who
call him their prisoner.
The prisoners as they are taken
form a chain which the sparrow
hawks use to impede the other players
and assist in their capture. When all
the players are caught the game be-
gins again from the other camp and
with different hawks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
TEN CALVES BORN
IN BUFFALO HERD
Government Game Refuge Now Con
tains 48 Full Blooded Bison-Near-
~ Quadrupled in Six Years.

The birth OF 10 calves in the buffalo
herd maintained by the government
on the Wichita national forest and
game refuge, near Lawton, Oklahoma,
has been reported by the game warden
IN charge. The herd now contains a
total Of IS head Of full blooded buff
falo, or, more properly, bison, of which
~ are males and q females. All of
the animals are in fine condition.
In 1907 the American bison society
donated to the federal government a
nucleus herd of i animals which had
been bred and reared in the New York
geological park. The animals were
transported to the Wichita national for
est, which is also a game refuge. and
placed under the care Of the forest ser
wee. They readily adapted themselves
to their new habitat, but the area upon
winch they were placed was within the
zone affected by the Texas fever tick
ana during the two or three wears fol
loving their transfer only the constant
care and watchfulness Of the forest of
Hcers prevented the complete loss Of
the herd.
The animals were examined almost
dally to determine whether they had
become infested with Texas fever ticks
and were placed in specially designed
cages ami sprayed with crude oil AT in
tervals OF from - to 30 DAYS. but not
"ithstanding the extreme precautions
which were adopted three Of the ami
maIs died. Gradually however. tho
enclosures IN which the buffalo were
confined We're freed from fever ticks.
and there i possibility that as the
buffalo adapted themselves to their
new environment they became more or
less immune TO the disease No losses
from Texas fever have occurred for
several years, and the herd has almost
quadrupied in number since it was es-
tablished.
The fact that the herd has not IN
creased more rapidly is due largely to
the preponderance OF male calves. This
characteristic of the buffalo is SO nro-
nouneed in all Of the herds now in can
hNltE that COW is considered twice a.
valuable rs bull.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Had TO Follow

One day a young colored man of
sporty appearance dropped in ut coun-
try livery stable and said he needed
q job. He looked promising, so he was
set at work greasing the axles of a
buggy.
In remarkably short space of time
he reported the task finished
Look here" said his new boss. do
you mean to say you've creased all
four of them wheels already?"
Well" rejoined the new man, I've
creased the two front ones
"And why haven't you creased the
two hind ones?"
Well said the new man again. 80
longs the two front ones goes all
right the two binds ones jes' nachelly
got to follerr'-Eyerybody's.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Puzzled Him.

Mark Twain and his peculiarities
We're being discussed by an English
class in 4 certain high school. One
youthful orator had very eloquently
described Marks personal appearance
and had laid unusual stress on the au-
thor's fondness for wearing white
fiannels.
Gee" said one much interested
youth. Il don't see how the public
knows whether his fannels were cgd
or white.7-E ybodys Magazine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Dressy Little Bows For the Neck

This is season of bows. and there
is great variety of designs Small
bows of color showing a combination
of silk and lace or velvet and lace
are especially attractive. Many are
trimmed with rhinestone buttons
Quite number are made with ends
in jabot form, the bow at the top be
ing rather small. Bulgarian silks are
made up into bow and iabot effects.
Other materials employed are crepe
de chimes. plain taffetas and lowered
silks. Besides the entire bow Of Bul-
garian design, touches of Bulgarian
colors are also used in giving an en-
livening touch of color to many of the
white designs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
The Good of Play,

Out of door sports are the best of
plays if the players do not race until
they are almost in a fever
Plenty Of fresh air and moderate
running are the best tones for the
folks that are growing up to be hale
men and women. The evening games,
where boys and girls intermingle, with
the chanting of the old fashioned
nursery rimes, ought never to be al
lowed to go out of fashion, nor will
they be likely to as long as spring and
summer twilights are balmy and bows
and girls are young.
Good, honest play, in word, is Civ
ing innocent pleasure to oneself and
associates and without causing any dis,
comfort to third parties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
THE NEW SHAPES IN HATS.

Yes, they're here. the new fail hats.
early as it is in the season, and you're
going to be picturesque, milady, in
Rembrandt effects carried out in
brown plush
One of the models is of this artist
type. the trimming being merely an
inconspicuous band of gallon
The other hat is of plush. but 4 little
more ornate in its trimming scheme
metal wings used in Mercury fashion
being posed at one side Of the creation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Lohster Twine-

man who had wondered what lob
ster Irvine was found the answer very
simple. 1t is fine quality. stout Irvine
an eighth of an inch In diameter. made
of manila hemp and originally intend
ed for making the netted part of lob
ster pots. Lobster Irvine has come
also to be used on board vessels. both
sail and steam, for serving ropes, for
whipping ropes. including ropes even
of wire, and for various other purposes
for which a stout, durable Irvine Of
this size might prove useful There is
probably more lobster Irvine used now
on vessels than for the purpose for
which 1t was first made
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
ROUGH MARRIAGE KNOTS.
Pledges Under Which They Were Tied
In Medieval Times.


The matrimonial contract today is a
thousand times more polite than it was
the middle ages. 1t has lost the en-
aging frankness of its medieval. orig
tnals.
In the good old days when the bride
was taken for fairer, for fouler, for
better, for worse and promised TO
be buxom and bonny" to her husband.
her father gave the bridegroom one Of
the brides shoes as Il token of the
transfer of authority. The bride was
made to feel the change by a blow on
the head duly administered with the
shoe. How much more significant and
eloquent use of the article than orr
refined custom of throwing it after
the carriage. The husband took oath
to treat his wife well, in failure Of
which she might leave him. AS a point
of honor, however, he was allowed to
"bestow on his wife and apprentices
moderate castigation"
An old Welsh law lays it down that
three blows with a broomstick ION any
part of the person except the head is a
fair allowance" while another provides
that the stick ''be not longer than the
husbands arm nor thicker than his
middle finger"
The bride, however had her privi-
leges. In certain countries it was her
accepted right the morning after the
wedding day to ask for any sum of
money or any estate that she pleased,
and her husband could not in honor
refuse. 4 man had to be pretty sure
of his brides "'intentions" to run such
n risk.
These old time marriages were often
hard driven bargains. which unblush-
ingly displayed good deal of unloyely
human selfishness Yet the rough
knots that were tied thousand years
ago held faster than many of the be-
ribboned and bejeweled bonds we so
genteely adjust today. - New York
World
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
a Good Bow.

woke before the morning. was happy
all the day
never said an ugly word.I but smiled and
stuck to play.
And now at last the sun is going down
behind the wood
ana / am very happy, flor I know that
I've been good.
My bed is waiting coon and fresh. with
linen smooth and fair.
And l must off to sleepsin-bviand not for
get my prayer.
know that till tomorrow Isshall see the
sun arise
No ugly dream shall frightsmy mind no
ugly sight my eyes.
But siumoer hold me tightIys Till waken
in tise dawn
And hear the thrushes singing in,the roses
round the lawn
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

sUFFRAGISTS PLANTING TREES IN CENTRAL
PARK, NEW YORK.
Of some note. Her management of the
tree planting ceremony was described
by one New York newspaper rs "a real
demonstration of feminine prowcsS."
The trees were planted on lawn
reserved for women and children Some
of the suffragistS were content with
merely thrusting the spade in Il deli
cate fashion into the loose earth in or
der to attach the proper amount of
ceremony to the event.
Such was not the case with Miss Mil
holland. She bent over her work as
man might go about digging a trench
and literally made the dirt fly until
sweat stood on her brow and the hole
for the tree was finished.
Those who assisted Miss Milholland
at the tree planting We're Mrs Harriet
Stanton Batch, Mrs. Eldon Bisbee.
Miss Anna Constable, Mrs. Edward
Livingston Hunt, Mrs. Arthur Hodges,
Mrs. Evan Evans, Mrs. Cyrus w. Field,
Mrs Walter Mclean probasco and
Mrs. Herbert Carpenter.
The tree planting was in celebration
of the passage of the suffrage referen-
DUN bill by the New York legislature.
The women marched to the park
along Fifth avenue, starting at the
Plaza hotel. The marchers were of the
most exclusive suffrage set, handsome
and beautifully dressed, yet boys and
men along the line of march frequently
joked or jeered them.
That, however, did not check the suf.
fragists. Apparently undaunted and
with ranks unbroken, they marched on
to the park gate, where Commissioner
Slower met them and escorted them to
the lawn selected for the little "suf-
frage brcheS."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Riddle.

l am the sun and stars, the earth,
the moon and all the plants and
spheres. As food, 1 am fish, potatoes.
butter and candy. For sports, l am
fashioned of ivory, rubber, leather. cell
lulo1d. L am seen in man in both feet.
both eyes and both hands. l am a
gay assembly, and the lamentatiOn of
the children left at home. 1 am made
OF yarn for the grandmother and the
kitten, Of snow for the schoolboy and
lead for the soldier.
AnSwer-Ball.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
Hare and Hounds,

This is a great game to play at Il
picnic. One boy is chosen as the hare;
the rest are the hounds The hare
starts off with a quantity of paper
cut into small pieces, and these are
dropped bit by bit along the track.
hen at some distance and hidden be-
hlnd c~mp of bushes he cries
"Whoopr' and the hounds begin their
pursuit, following the trail of paper
until they find the poor little,hare.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
TREES FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE.
Ne" York Women Dedicate Five White
Blrches TO the Cause

In Central park, New York, are five
lttle white birch trees the growth of
which will be watched with interest by
women who are active in the cause Of
equal suffrage. The trees were set out
recently by about 200 votes for wo-
men, workers in an advance celebra-
ton of Arbor day and were dedicated
to the cause of equal suffrage
The leader of the women on this oc-
casion was Miss Inez Milholand. who
Is devoting the most of her time to
advancing the woman suffrage propa-
gandn.
Miss Milholland is a New York law
yer and is wealthy. She also is a writer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
DIRE DISTRESS.
1t Is Near at Hand to Hundreds of
BrattIeboro Readers

Don t neglect an aching back.
Backache is often the kidneys cry
for help.
Neglect hurrying to the kidneys
aid
Means that urinary troubles may
follow.
Or danger Of worse kidney trouble.
Here 5 Brattleboro testimony.
2. Z. Pratt, , Spruce St., Bratt1e-
boro, Vt, says: Il have a great deal
Of heavy lifting to do in my work and
strain, no doubt, was the cause of
my kidney trouble. u suffered from
backache and at times became so lame
that | could hardly stand erect
was unable to rest we'll on account of
too frequent passages of the kidney
secretions, as the result, felt miserable
during the day. After | had doctored
and used several remedies without re-
lief, | took Doan S Kidney Pills pro-
cured from the Brattleboro Drug Co. s
Drug Store. They strengthened my
kidneys, relieved my backache and
helped me IN every way. ! certainly
have every reason to recommend this
remedy to other kidney sufferers
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

making this fabric in such light weight
that the old objection of clumsiness
has been overruled
Miady. realizing the becomingness
of velvet, is welcoming the reintroduc-
ton of this material with pleasure.
The afternoon gown in the cut is Of
a ribbed black velvet with queer
pinned about hip drapery of plush
which also is seen on the kimono waist
in bands down either side of the front
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

The Sabbath begins in Heigolanti
at o'clock on Saturday evening. when
the church bells are rung, and ceases
on the following day at the same hour.
At one time no vessel was permitted
10 leave the port during the Sabbath.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
The Mothers Part.

At recent wedding the bride came
down the aisle on her fathers arm,
but at the proper moment her mother
stepped from the pew and gave the
bride away" so that she had Il share
in the actual wedding It was sweet
thought that gave her more than the
insignificant part the mother usually
has in a marriage ceremony.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

Il suppose you take excellent care OF
ytur health?"
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel Il
tried every kind of medicine | could
get hold of for awhile. Then gave
up and forgot about my health. and
I've felt better ever since. Washing
ton Star
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25
J. P. M0RGAN'S MAUSOLEUM,
Financier's Body Laid Away In Family
Tomb.

The body of ]. L. Morgan. the great
hnancier, who died recently in Rome.
italy, was laid away at the Morgan
family tomb in Cedar Hill cemetery,
Hartford, Conn There also lie the
bodies Of Mr.. Morgan's grandparents,
his father and mother and brother
who died in his youth.
The great grayestone, one end of
which Is illustrated here, is of polished
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

THE MORGAN MAUsoLEUM AT HARTFORD.
red granite. 1t is simple in design.
but very handsome 1t was erected
by Mr.. Morgan in honor of his parents.
Mr.. Morgan was born at Hartford.
ana business in that city virtually was
suspended while the funeral procession
passed through the streets and the in
terment took place.
Inc services took place at st. Georges
church, New York city, of which Mr..
Morgan was senior warden. The body
was conveyed to Hartford in a special
car.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

Sncerfty-a deep. genuine sincerity
is the first characteristic of all men in
any way heroic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

Madam. that child looks
older than three years. Mother es.
indeed he does. conductor That child
has had lot of trouble = Everybody's
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

God created woman only to tame
man.- Noltaire.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

Plush and Velvet to Be Fashionable.
There is every evidence of its being
q winter of plush and velvet gowns
The manufacturers have succeeded in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-08-25

Tears arc the strength of women
Saint Eyremond.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-11-28
BOOSTS WISCONSIN LANDS
New Booklet Issued by Board of I'm
migration, Tells Advantages
in State.

Madison.-A pamphlet telling Of the
agricultural advantages of northern
Wisconsin has just been issued by the
state board of immigration, under the
title, Making Good on New Soil" The
booklet was prepared by B. G. Packer,
commissioner of immigration.
Wisconsin is state of small
farms" says the pamphlet. "And it
is of added Importance that present
Improvement is being accomplished
by large number of men who are de-
veloping comparatively small hold
ings. Even a casual visit through the
region will convince the reader of the
significance of such growth. Here, as
in the best European countries, the
small farm is a positive revenue
maker. Years ago we learned the adj
vantage of a diversified agriculture.
This has resulted in the addition of
millions of dollars to farm profits
From the time former Gov. Hoard be-
gan advocating dairying, many years
ago, we have been following system
of mixed farming, with livestock pro-
uuCGlOH p1SUOAHl1dtluS- I1SnCC, dl-
though the average Wisconsin farm
contains only 119 acres and the
amount of improved land per farm is
considerably less, the net returns are
greater than in sections for years de-
voted to grain farming. And this
greater return has been had without
sacrificing fertility The amount of
land to buy largely hinges upon the
settlers capital. To own profitable
farm rather than large one is the
ambition of these men, many of whom
are making the production of livestock
a strong feature of their farming OPP
erations. Further development of
northern Wisconsin is not so much
matter of clearing the land from
stumps. Splendid forage crops are
being secured from land brushed off
and not stumped"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-11-28
]. v. HICKS HEADS
POTATO GROWERS
PRENTICE MAN ELECTED PREsl.
DENT OF STATE ASSOCIATION
AT ANNUAL CONVENTION.
MANY EXHIBITS ARE SHOWN
RhineIander Is Decorated for the oe
casion. Most Of the Stores Using
Tubers for Forming of Signs
Attendance Large.

Rhinelander.-The first annual con-
vention of the Wisconsin Potato
Growers association opened here with
President John Hess presiding. John
Swedberg, president of the common
council, welcomed the visitors in the
absence of Mayor H. G.. Braeger.
J. w. Hicks, Prentice, was elected
president; Anton Follstad, Ilcho, vice
president; Ben Fast, Eau Claire, treas
urer, and ]. G. Milward, Madison, sec
rotary.
The attendance was large, men be-
ing here from all the middle states,
from Colorado, Oregon, Washington,
and a number of experts from the Wis
consin university.
Prof. ]. G. Milward of the university
was in charge of the exhibits. He ar
ranged the various varieties in booths
all around the great hall. There are
all kinds of potatoes and many tom-
petitors for the prizes offered by the
several counties.
Rhlnelander is decorated for the &C.
casion, most of the stores having dis
plays of potatoes made into signs. The
hotels and restaurants arranged me-
nus to typify the occasion, potatoes
being served in '57" ways.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-11-28
PLAN BIG POULTRY EXHIBIT
Annual Show of the Wisconsin Associ
alton Will Be Held at Madison
From Jan. to 9.

Madison. Interpretations are being
made to make the tenth annual show
OF the Wisconsin Poultry association
to be held in the stock pavilion at
Madison on Jan. to 9, 1914, the larg-
est and most representative exhibit.
ton of farm and commercial poultry
ever seen in the state
At recent meeting of the directors
OF the association, the purchase OF
twenty-five additional sections of coop
ing for the coming exhibition was au-
thorized. This will give the exhibitors
the use of 120 five pen sections of
cooping, or accommodations for ap-
proximately 1000 fowls. AS many Of
the exhibitors prefer to bring their
own show coops it has been officially
estimated that fully 1900 birds will
be on exhibition at this mid-winter
show
The members of the association and
the poultrymen of the state, generally,
have taken an unusual interest in the
welfare of the university poultry plant,
cooperating with James G. Halpin
poultryman of the college of agricul-
ture, in its enlargement and improve
ment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-11-28
SUES SENATOR FOR $40, 900
Rodney sackett, Assistant in Man.
agement of Stephenson's Cam
paien, Ask for Pay.

Washington, D. C.-Rodney Sack
EFT, formerly clerk in the senate,
and employed in clerical capacity
as an assistant of E. A. Edmonds in
the management of Senator Stephen
sons primary campaign, has brought
suit against the senator for $40, 1000
The claim is based on services rem
dered, covering a period of three
years or more.
Mr.. Sackett sets forth that he was
employed in the preparation of the
senator's itemized campaign state
ment; that he settled various claims;
that he was obliged to travel to Madi-
SOB, Washington and New York;
that his work continued until Febru-
airy, 1909; that further obligations
We're incurred on account of his aid
to Mr.. Stephenson in his contest for
his seat in Washington, and before
the Wisconsin legislature, this SER
vice covering more than two years,
according to Sackett's complaint, and
that he gathered the sentiment of in
dividual senator's on the case and re-
ported to the senator