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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06

AS years came On, this little girl,
who grew older and became more sea
soHcd, veuturcd to New York. the
great metropolis, where many fond hopes
lie buried under the weight of lack of
appreciation. This little girl knew
little of what she was about to face
the great cynical public, the cold
critics, the uuSvmpathetic managers.
But this little girl had the one eff
fective weapon which compels respect
and finally success -- confidence And
she won. From that New York expert
ence dates her career of successful
stage work.
This little girl is Winifred St. Claire
the accomplished actress and head OF
the successful stock company which
has won fame throughout the United
States. Miss St. Claire will be here
all next week at the Auditorium
When you have seen her act yor
will agree that she deserved the honol
bestowed upon her elsewhere. Usua
ladies' special price tickets Monday
night if bough and paid for before
p. hi. The opening play viii be eth,
Turning Point. " Seats on sale at tn,
box office. Matinees daily, startin,
Tuesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06
CHECK FOR SHAKESPEARE.
Bard of Avon" Has $50 Coming to
Him.

Bard of Avon" Has $50 Coming to
Him.
New York.-If William Shakespeare
Or his shade will call at Columbia uni
versity he will find a check for $50
awaiting him. 1t arrived in an en-
velope. addressed to the registrar
There was Il letter, but the registrar
neglected that and scanned the check.
1t was drawn on Il Brooklyn bank
and payable to Shakespeare. The reg
istrar rushed into the bursar's office,
but that official didn't know how to
get Shakespeare to indorse the check.
Then the registrar. reading the let
ter. found it was from a young WON
an who had registered for a course in
Shakespeare and had sent the check
for a tuition fee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06
DRINK SEA WATER TO LIVE
Daily Tonic of Jersey Octogenarian
Beats Sour Milk.

Manasquan, n J.-Sour milk as an
nntidote for age is not comparable with
plain sea water. according to William
X. Ireton. who takes it every dav go -
tonic.
Ireton. who is eighty years old, looks
about forty. He is proprietor Of To-
cal amusement hall and works ten or
more hours q day.
Up at 4 O'Clock every morning, he
hurries to the beach, where the dips mp
glassful of water from the waves
and quaffs it as if it were the elixir of
life Ireton says it does not taste good,
and he does not like it, but it has the
effect he desires.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06
The Root of All Evil.

As 4 general thing when a man and
his wife fall out over money it is a
sign that he has it and she wants it,
or she has it and de wants it. or nei-
Their has it and both want it.-Galves-
ton News
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06
Harvard,s Namesake eets schoIarship

Harvard's Ramesake Gets Scholarship.
Toronto When it became known in
meeting of the Toronto Harvard club
hat John Harvard, namesake of the
lOunder of the American university,
iyed in Welland. Ont, and that he
WOULD soon be ready to enter college
arrangements were made to award the
clubs scholarship to the young man.
The club also arranged to trace the
genealogy of the Harvard family in
Canada to ascertain the exact relation
ship of the Welland youth to the
founder of the university.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06
SEEKS PURSE OF CROEsUs
Archaeologist Digging For Palace OF
Worlds Richest Man.

Princeton. n. Howard Butler of
Croton Falls, professor of arts and
archaeology in Princeton university. is
now on the way to Smyrna, Asia. to
make excavations at Sardis in quest of
The pocketbook of Croesus, reputed to
have been the richest man in the
world.
Professor Butler and his assistants
will continue their search for several
weeks
Sardis was great commercial me
lrcpolis and the home of Croesus.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06
w1NIFRED ST. CLAIR COMPANY.

Several years ago little mite of a
girl who lived in an Indiana village
became the talk of the town for her
singing and dancing. At every func-
tiun, on the stage aud in private
homes, she was the delight Of the oc-
@asiou.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06

II the serpent had a catering tongue
rather than a forked tongue a whole
lot more people would be suake-bitten
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06

The Belgian army is to be equipped
with 90 aeroplanes at an early date.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06

A lot of men find fault with their
watch if they forget to wind it up.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06

DIVIDEND PAYERS REFORMER
WANT ADS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-06

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

The Mexican situation is growing
SO delicate that the smallest indiscre-
ton, the least unwise move might
easily precipitate the most difficult
problem with an acute possibility of
war
A man more impetuous, less as
sured in the White House might have
plunged US into war before now. 1t
is craftsmanship Of the highest type
that the world is watching at Wash
ingtOn with bated breath. The Wilson
administration is standing solidly by
the position it originally occupied, re-
fusing to be moved aside. to be
bluffed. bullied or hurried
No one in this country is less de-
sirous Of war than Woodrow Wilson.
He does not intend TO have one. But
he does not plan to back down or re-
cede firm his position. And if he sue
ceeds in his present undertaking with
out open trouble. ne will have set a
new high water mark in diplomacy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
DIARY OF FATHER TINE.

see that some fellows over in New
York are Dragging about putting up
the biggest building in the world 1t
makes me smile for I had % years of
fun watching old King Khufu build
the biggest of those 20 pyramids you
can still view in Egypt. 1t took some
100000 men all that time TO build it
but Khufu was after the record. That
work was $50 feet high. 764 feet long
on each Of its base linese. covered -
acres and contained 90 million cubic
feet of masonry Some of its blocks
weighed 1900 tons.
Then. along in $500 3. c., there was
building the temple of Usertesen III
at the entrance 10 the, cana ne cut
from the Nile into Fayoum valley.
There were twelve rooted courts of
marble joining one another. half above
and half below ground and the build
ing contained 5000 large apartments.
Al one end he had a pyramid 290 feet
high. without an elevator in all the
country ut that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
THE POWER or FACTS.

Isn't it curious what an enormous
strength there is in a well assorted
bunch of facts?
Take for illustration. the now cele-
brated case of Johnny Hennessy. the
tiger trimmer.
Before he butted in, the fusion cam
paign in Gotham was ambling along
with the speed and enthusiasm of an
ice wagon. II was hurting accusations
at Murphy of the glittering generality
family-stereotyped and stale. And
it looked as if Murphys man would
have a walk-away.
~Then this smiling. red-headed. news
paper man opened up with names,
places, figures and dates.
And they haven't picked up all the
remains of Murphy yet.
What did it. you ask?
Facts. facts. FACTS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

the coming OF the first immigrants and
recall how many OF the pilgrim fathers
were penniless adventures seeking
asylum under severer conditions than
now obtain. we realize how far from
its early moorings this free America
Of ours has drifted.
Had August been a titled derelict
come 70 trade a social bauble for a
lowered bride, he would not have been
dep0rted-he would have been wined.
dined and lionized; and scores of
mothers. eminent in society. would
have thrust their fair daughters be-
meath his notice and besieged him 70
honor them with an International al
lance.
But he was only poor old dream
ct; pauper"; hence he must go
back
Yes. America has changed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
JOHNNY WRITES
X \ x x \ y = y x x


n. y. fridy-by golly, you can't
never make a certen lady that lives
out in fatbush beleave it pays TO be
polite
never agen. so long as she lives
this lady has a groceryman which
sends a hoy every morning 10 her
house with rolls and fresh eggs. and
one thing and anuther
the luther morning all the famely
went away 10 spend the day.
and as she had forgot 10 tell the
grosery boy. she thought she would
leave a little note for him which would
save him ringing the dOre bell for IL
an hour or so.
so she wrote on a peace OF paper.
"all gone away. don't leave anything
and she pinned il on the door
il just so happened that the same
day some burglars was calling around
in the naberhOod
they took a slant at the note. and
then they got busy
when the famely got home that
night. there was a different note stick
ing on the dore
IL said
thanks Ne Amt left mulch"
5ohny
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
PROPHESY.
R~ Rerton RraIey.

Ry BertOn Braley.
When am old l shall be through with
dances.
With romps and gallOps of my
I shall not JOY in a maiden's. roguish
glances,
Which now will set my youthful
heart ablaze;
The music of the players will not stir
me,
Who now am full of tunes and gay
The weight of years from action will
deter me.
When 1 am old.
When I am old I shall not seek for
glory,
I shall not track Adventure to its
lair,
But sit with nodding head and locks
grown hOary,
Doing and mumbling in my easy
chair
l shall not care for fun or hight or
drinking
or anv of youths follies manifold
shall sit quiet by the hearthside,
blinking,
When l am old.
When am old 1 shall not care for
or dreams or fame or honors, great
or small;
But now Life offers me a trimming
measure
And I would know the SAVIOR of IT
all;
OF work and fight and loVe-so that
hereafter
When age comes on and all the
songs are sung
7 shall recall how life was full of
laughter
When | was young
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
ANIERICA las CHANGED.

August Kuprecht is SS years old.
Six months ago ne lived quietly in a
little village in Switzerland. a village
where nothing ever happened. and
read pop-eyed. of the wonders Of
America.
Some OF us never become SO world
~ wise that the pot Of gold doesn't
stand over there. at the foot OF the
rainbow. August was o. that hopeful
nature. Things were tame in the
fatherland. He would so there where
life was brisk and wealth plentiful. He
would 20 10 this wonderland. America.
So the poor. old man scraped to-
gether his little hoard and ventured
forth How he got through the bars
which Uncle sam sets zap 20 stop those
liable 20 become "a public charge is,
as Kipling would say. another story.
Suffice il that he got through and
FOR months tremblingly pursued his
viii o the wisp which was TO lead
him 90 fortune and happiness. But a
Milwaukee fate played its Joker. Aug
ust's money gave ont. ne couldn't find
work. so they carted him 20 the aims
house-and now he Is 20 be deported.
or course. it's the law that he should
be: and We dare say the law is a wise
law. since We could hardly undertake
10 let every penniless person I'm Eu-
rope be sent over here for public sup
port
Yet somehow as We think back TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
WHOOP! loot!

What's wrong at your house"
asked the inquisitive neighbor. You
haven't a troublesome SOarder, have
your 1 notice the police keep coming
TO your door several times a day
NO" replied the tenant with a
shake of his head, mot that. My
wife, being afraid OF burglars bought
a police whistle My little Percy has
whOOping cough, and yesterday he
swallowed the whistle"
Yes, but about the police2"
why, now, whenever he coughs the
policeman on the beat comes on the
run to see what's the trouble!"-N. Y.
World
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
IN TRADE.

A smart young doctor sat facing his
patient.
Yes, my friend" he said gladly,
you are quite well again now, and
needrnot come here again"
The patient, recovering from bad
illness, was relieved to hear this. Then
his face became overcast again.
Bud aloud der bill, doctor" he
said Il amt god mooch money. Viii
you dake the bill God in trade? ?"
The kipd-hearted doctor eyed his
patients shabby clothes.
We'll. perhaps l might" he said
agreeably. "Er. what is your trade %
II vos der leader of a Sherman
band. docdor." said the patient proud
". 1--WE will blay in der froOnt off
your house every evening for Won
month"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
HE WONDERED.

When Mr.. Abbott called on a young
woman one evening he was being en-
tertained by her younger brother, An
drew. until she made her appearance.
IF you don't give me a quarter, :"
said little Andrew, I'm going TO tell
about you kissing my sister"
But / hadn't thought OF kissing
your sister" protested Mr.. Abbott.
You ANTI" said Andrew, plainly
puzzled; then what did she pay me
TO say that to you for ?"-N. Y. World.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

The story in the Chicago papers
this week of the seven year old boy
who spent four nights shivering
around a pitiful little bonfire in "a
cant field. with a half starved cat as
his only companion, seems a common
tary on our civilization. OF course
society viii doubtless punish the ne
glectful father and find an orphans
home for the boy. but is this the solu-
ton in a city SO rich and prosperous
as Chicago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
WHY?

The curate OF fashionable church
was endeavoring TO teach the signif-
canoe Of white to Sunday school
class.
why" said he, does a bride in
variably desire To be dressed in white
at her marriage ?" AS no one answer
ed he explained. White" said he.
stands for joy, and the wedding day
is the most joyous occasion Of wom-
ants life"
A small boy queried: Why do the
men all wear black 2'--N. Y. World.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

There Seems to be merit in c. B.
StephensOn's suggestion that statue
or bust OF Schuyler Colfax be placed
IN the court house. Schuyler Colfax
was one Of the citizens of whom the
city may well be proud and his ability
and grasp OF public affairs was sig
nally recognized by the nation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

Here's joy and peace and quiet to
Mayor Elect Keller resting up placid
" at Battle Creek, far from the mad
ding crowdc OF office seekers. Mr.
Keller has a big program ahead OF
him, and his volunteer advisors viii
be many and insistent He'd better
get a good rest while mes at il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
SCISSORED.

This is strange." exclaimed the
traveller in the Georgia 'moOnshine"
belt II placed my small satchel on
this stump here. and walked a few
yards to admire the scenery, and when
! returned ii contained a quart bottle
of strong whisky" That's jes' the
way with you city folks" said the
mountain patriarch. you don't give
US credit fer no intelligence. You
think we wait fer a house to fall on
usi"-Atlanta Constitution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
SOME NEWS NOTES.

Davies Laundry. Both phones.
Leslie, the optician, sol 6. Mich. ST.
Or. Stoeckley, dentist, oil ]. NJ. s.
Walsh&Best Dentist Rm. s. J.NIS
Rubber stamps and alphabets made
~ II. a. Pershing. ESQ s. Michigan
.. room 6. over Burkes Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

Some OF those high school teams
around here who expected 10 play
South Bends aggre cation OF bear cats
this fall viii applaud Principal Sims
order suspending athletics.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

l have seen wicked men and fools,
a great many Of both; and I believe
they both got paid in the end: but the
fools first.-RObert Louis Stevenson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

BALTIMORE, Md. Nov 12.-Mrs.
Frank E Davis, graduate Of 1871, won
a spelling bee held by the alumnae
association OF the western high school
here, by defeating a 1913 girl. Miss
Irene McLaughlia-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
MRS. JOHNSON DEAD

INDIANAPOLIS Nov. Is. - Mrs.
Adelaide Johnson. wife Of Or. William
II. Johnson. progressive candidate for
mayor at the recent city election, died
here Wednesday after a short illness.
A severe cold developed pneumonia
last Wednesday. The funeral will be
held Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

Slaves must be driven but citizens
must be inspired - Ray Stannard
Baker
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

The best recommendation I can
have is my own talents and the fruits
Of my own labor; and what others will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

not do for me l will try to do for my
self.-Audobon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

Who'll be South Bends first woman
policeman under the new administra-
ton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13

9TH manager of tn Beeleysport
opera house secured tn engagement
of tn English Ponies company,
thinl<in' il wuz an animal show. \
number OF people who attended IL
under the same impression indignant
~ walked out at tn close of tn per-
Torrance"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-13
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HOME WORK.

Has your famous wife given up
lecturing since you married herr"
"Ony in public."-N " World.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
MAINLY PERSONAL

Miss Marguerite Delaney Will leave
tomorrow for few days visit in San
Diego.
The bake sale held Saturday by the
Ladies Auxiliary Of the Catholic
Church was a big success.
Mrs. Armiger Howe left this morn
ing for a weeks visit with her mother
and sister in Los Angeles.
E. B. Vaughan, representing the
Crescent Manufacturing Company of
ing on the retail trade.
Miss Corinne Leland of Buffalo. n.
-. who has been visiting her relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Howe, for the last
SIX weeks, left yesterday morning for
La Jolla, where She will visit other
relatives.
j. F. While of Long Beach. formerly
resident of the valley, was in town
saturday and reports many inquiries
about the valley in Long Beach. The
Chamber OF Commerce there has a dis
play OF valley grains, cotton and soil.
ing ne VIII bring two auto parties down
this week
\ picnic party composed of the fol-
lowing persons enjoyed pleasant days
outing at Sharp's heading Yesterday
John Rass and G.. y. Perry and fam
Lies: Mont j. Reid. s. w. Dunaway.
Winthrop Pier and |. Mccoy and their
wives; Mrs. j. " Wachtel. Mrs. r. b.
Moore, Miss Alice Johnson and Mrs.
\. II. Tack Of Los Angeles: Miss Mead
/. r. Wachtel. John Prendefgast. l.. 7.
Rose and son, E. H. Gaines and David
Duncan Jr.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY


FOR SALE-Small tent house.
M'CITNE FURNITURE co.
WANTED-Good work team, weighing
not less than $500 pounds; also work
harness and wagon. Give full de-
scription. Will pay cash. Address
GILL YABSLEY, Ell Centro, gen. del.
x271
want so acres or more of
alfalfa. I will pay crop rent for it,
BERT COSS. Heber, Cal. x274
FOR EXCHANGE-For Imperial valley
land, a beautiful income flats, San
Francisco; best residential street
Mission district; equity $4,000. Also
2 or 3 clear subdivision blocks in
Redwood City, San Mateo Co, COM
prising 26 lots in each block; ce-
ment sidewalks, etc; also house if
desired. Selling between $3.50 to
1925 per lot. On line new electric
railroads, 25 miles from 8. y. and
near Stanford University, and where
rail and water meet. Improving rap
idly. H. P. UMBSEN, 366 Russ bldg,
San Francisco. 296
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
ublic use, as well as the cniIdren's

public use, as well as the cniIdren's. If
the book you want is not in the col
lection, make il known to Miss Hughey
and she will get the special book you
want from the county library. The
branches which have already been es
tablished all over the valley are flour
ishing and it keeps the county librarian
and her assistant busy supply the de-
mands for more hooks. The circula-
ton of books for the various branches
and deposit stations for one month is
as follows: Brawley, 425; Calexico,
451; HOltville, $40; Seeley, 40: Impe-
rial Junction, Sc; C.-M. ranch. 20:
Heber, 1872; Bard school, 81; West
mOreland,i 60. r-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
Guaranteed Work

Dental work that is guaranteed
means work that is satisfactory: II
we did not know that we could do
your work perfectly we would not
guarantee it. If you are not perfectly
satisfied with our work we will do it
over until you are satisfied, or else re-
fund what money you have paid us.
1t is impossible for you to get a
fairer proposition than this, especially
when you compare our prices with
those you have been used to paying.
Don't think that low prices mean
cheap work. We use only the very
best of rubber in our plates. Gold used
for filings is the same the world over.
In our crown and bridge work we use
only the best Come in and get our
prices; consultations are absolutely
free. We will advise you for your
own good.
The Imperial Valley Home Dentists.
Oflice hours, a. m. to p. m, Sun
days 9 a. m. to 12 m. Second floor, l..
q s. rheater Building Advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
THE PRINCE OF TONIGHT" AT
OPERA HOUSE MARCH "a

The Prince Of Tonight" the at
traction to he At the Opera House Fri
day March 2i. is by Adams, TIough and
such successes as "The Time. the
Place and the Girl" THE Goddess of
Liberty" The Stubborn Cinderella. /"
The Honeymoon Trail and "The
Golden Girl" The book is exception
ally clever, dealing with the mysteries
OF blooming century plant. and gives
opportunities for some transformations
groupings. and stage pictures which
promise to be a revelation. These
have been worked out by George Mar
ion, the well known stage producer.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
Buildings Going Up. I

SUIIuIHgS IOIHy Up. IHt PdCIIIC
Angeles reports good business in the
valley. There are more shipments
coming in all the time, and the branch
office here i'll FL Centre is as busy
as a department store on bargain day
one customer was so we'll pleased with
her house after it was all set up that
She sent in her order for two more
Others are coming in Just as fast. The
houses prove very satisfactory for this
part Of the country. The next carload
will have in it house for Mr. Hen
GerSCn and one for Mr.. King, both of
FL Centre. Fred e, Smythe has sent
IN his order. which will be shipped
within few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
COMING EVENTS

-Tonight's program at the l.. & :.
Theater includes the Pathe weekly of
current events, Courageous Blood"
A Cry for Help" and Proposing Cn-
der DifficultieS''
Schubert Symphony Club and lady
quartet at Holt Opera House Thursday,
March 20. under auspices Of the fre
department.
Country Club play, Holt Opera House,
Friday, March 90.
THE Prince OF Tonight" at Holt OPP
era House Friday, March 2t.
st. Patrick'S whist party by the Wo-
mans Ten Thousand Club, Davis hall.
Tuesday evening, March IS.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17

w. C. T. U. meeting at the Christian
Church Monday at $50.
L. o. O. M. st. Patrick's dance,
Davis hall, Monday, March II. Every
body invited. Tickets 81.
Schubert Symphony Club concert,
heneflt of fire department, at Opera
House Thursday. March 30
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-17
CITY AND VALLEY
Eastern Star Entertalns. In,

Eastern Star Entertains. Invitations
are out for the annual ball of the Or
der of Eastern Star at Imperial to be
given at the Imperial Auditorium to-
night. The committee IN charge is
Gc ccrating the hall beautifully AMI
making all preparations for the pleas
urc Of their guests at ihc event.