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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
GIVING a PHOTOGRAPH Party.

There were fSur couples, all with
the camera craze. so the evening was
evolved by the clever brain of the wife
of the oldest photographer" The IN.
vitations were on Photographic mounts
and had pasted on them a picture Of
the house. tiny print of host and
hostess and n clock face with bands at
the hour of s. The day and date were
written in. A little note inclosed ask.
ed each guest to bring half dozen OF
his pet prints.
A most interesting evening was spent
In looking over and comparing pictures.
planning trips. etc. For the center
piece there was a camera on tripod.
the legs wound with smilax aud dow.
ers. The place cards were snaps that
the hostess had developed and no one
but herself had seen. All the others
had forgotten them. so they were a
most agreeable surprise.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
Delft Eurnishincs-

IL you feel inspired to start n blue
and white dining room this spring the
following ideas will be OF value to you.
They were carried out recently in the
home of Il famous actress. The cur
tains in the windows are of soft. duh
blue linen and have inner curtains of
dotted Swiss muslin. The ceiling and
walls down TO the tops of the doors are
papered with Il blue and white Delft
paper Below that u heavy China blue
cartridge paper covers the walls. From
the low picture rail are hung old will
low pattern plates. alternately placed
with historic platterS and plates. the
oblong shapes making Il pleasing diver
sion and the whole showing an inter
estinG finish to the frieze.
Above the chimneypiece large will
low dishplate is hung. and set on the
shelves and hanging from hooks here
and there are quantity fashioned pitch.
ers and mugs in old blue and white
The mahogany furniture is of fine de-
sign. the corner cupboard flled with
blue and white ware. and an old blue
and white hOmespun spread is hung on
the walls with good effect behind the
sidebOard. The tall branched silver
candlesticks. the blue and white rug
upon the polished wood floor the silver
glistening upon the sideboard-all
make up Il satisfying picture. 1t is u
room to sit in as we'll AS 10 dine in, de.
clares the charming actress to whom II
belongs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
The MeddLer
"If The coat fits y0g, PIT ii on. "

The regularity with which several
trains fail to adhere to their scheduled
running time emphasizes the need of
more trackage facilities in the vicinity
of Brattleboro, 1t is a frequent occur
renee for the New London train due
here at sos ?. ~, to be held up in the
local yard from 20 minutes to an hour
on account of a congestion of freight
while the early morning train from the
north has been late ON an average of
twice or three times a week all this
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
The Latest In Paris,

The latest thing in Paris for an after
noon or evening gown is 10 wear a big
half open rose of yellow, rose. red or
black ut the side of the bust just above
the ceinture. From the rose depends a
long piece of satin or silk of any dye
wished. the garniSh terminating in a
point. for length three-quarters of a
yard and for breadth a third of a yard,
the top to be caught into n tight frill
under the rose. This trimming helps
to brighten any dress; but. what is OF
more importance. il goes toward pro.
ducinG long lines. This trimming is
called 'lavalliere." aud we see such
long loop effects in everything. Jewel
ers fist made 1t popular In earrings
and pendants.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

A report from the department of
commerce says that exports from the
United States to South America will
approximate $150,00O,O00 in the fiscal
year of 1918. This is nearly fous
times the value of the exports of 1905
nearly twice the exports of 1908, and
$28,o00ooO more than those of 1912
With the opening of the Panama ca
nal one may reasonably expect even
greater advances by American com
merce.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
CREAM LACE AND SAFFRON SILK.

Coats. sashes and short tunics in col
or are a novel note with white frocks
of lace and embroidery. The color
rOte in the costume illustrated is
sounded by the divided tunic of palest
saffron silk and the shaped plastron
on the bodice made of pin tucked net
outlined with the saffron silk.
The bodice and skirt are of cream
lace over pale saffron messaline. and
white buttoned boots are worn with
the frock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Leary, l.. G. - Andorra. the Hidden
Republic.
This narrative of the author : visit
to beautiful remote valley in the
Pyranees forms a diverting little book
which is full of interest and will APP
peal to readers who like to know of IN
usual places described in an unusual
way. The origin, customs and char
acteristics OF the Oldest, highest. poor
est, and in population, smallest repub-
lie in the world - are wildly related
and suitable historical background
provided.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Is there any place in the world
where more than one day exists at the
same time %. Why was 1900 not a
leap years.. Why does Easter come
on the 23d day of March in 1913?
l. Not that we know of and, indeed.
as your question stands, such a state
of things is beyond our imagination.
Formerly the same day bore two differ
ent dates in some groups of islands in
the South Pacific, owing to the fact
islands sailed from opposite directions.
In that ease an island might have been
discovered on a Sunday by a skipper
sailing from the east, and one a rife
shot away on a Monday by a mariner
coming from the west, although the
same sun shone over both. But nova
DAVIS the international date line takes
an irregular course down the middle of
the Pacific, so that all the islands in
one group have the same date.
Leap years occur only when the figures
Of the year can be divided by 4 with
out a remaider, century years by 400.
Thus in 1900 there was not a sufficient
accumulation of overtime from the pre-
ceding years to make it leap year.
8. Easter is the first Sunday after the
paschal full moon, which is the full
moon that happens upon or next after
the DIST of March
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Bonsall, Stephen-The American Med
iterranean.
The political relations, responsible
ties and commercial opportunities of
the United States in connection with
the islands and mainland countries of
the Caribbean sea are convincingly pre-
scented in this thorough and interesting
study of the historical and economic de-
Velopment, resources and foreign oc-
cupation, written from a 20-years ac-
quaintance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Connecticut has a good governor but
bad legislature. The latter voted it
self free rides out of the railroads of
the state in going and coming to the
legislative sessions, and the governor
vetoed the bill The bill would have
compelled the railroads to carry legis-
ators free. What right has the state
to do this? None,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
Muir, John-The Yosemite.

Earthquake and avalanche adven-
lures, careful studies of flowers, trees,
rocks, streams, and other features, 20
to make up a book of exceptional in
terest. Mr.. Muir 5 acquaintance with
the Yosemite dates back to 1865 when
he went to make his home there, and
has continued to recent times. The book
is useful also as guide
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
At the Library
Interesting Books of Travel.

Barrett, John = Panama Canal, What
1t Is and What 1t Means.
Though prepared primarily as guide
for visitors to Panama during early
1913, it contains in compact form good
deal of information, large number of
good illustrations showing mainly the
various stages of work on the canal. Il
good colored map of the canal zone, and
another showing main water transpor-
tatiOn lines via the canal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Daniels, II. K.-HOme Life in Norway.
Informal popular account of every
day life in town and country as seen by
an Enelishman during 20 years resi-
dence. Accurate in all its essentials
and reproducing much of the genuine
atmosphere.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Huntington. T. - Palestine and Its
TranspOrtations.
Interesting and original study. trac-
ing the effect of the geologic structure.
topography and climate of Palestine up
on the Hebrew character, thought and
history. Author is assistant professor
of geology at Yale and the book in
cludes illustrative personal experiences
Of his explorations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
TO SUISSE ERS.

It is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
CO. operation Of subscribers to that end
Prompt report should be given OF each
failure to receive the. paper on the morn
telephone or postal card, thus enabling
the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the
proper remedy Immediately applied. 1t
is only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

The state of Missouri has three free
employment agencies. During the year
ending September 80, these agencies Sc.
cured positions for 13,5O4 men and / !.
653 owmen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Make sure that, however good you
may be, you have faults; that, however
dull You may be, you can find out what
they are; and that, however slight they
may be. you would better make some
patient effort to get quit of them
Ruskin,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

month. In the case of the New London
train the trouble probably lies III the
extra switching incident to the new
construction work, but it would almost
seem as if this could be arranged so
as not to interfere with the passenger
service TO so great an extent as it has
recently.
Those who arose early enough this
morning to catch a glimpse of the
moon s eclipse report the spectacle well
worth seeing. The eclipse began at
BIB a. m, when the moon had sunk so
low on the western horizon that it
disappeared before becoming wholly
obscured by the earth s shadow. A
bank Of evil looking clouds-no doubt
a remnant of the wind storm that
caused such havoc with telephone ana
telegraph wires in the middle west
yesterday-gave an added touch of
grandeur to the spectacle. This ism t
an especially graphic description Of
such an important event as an eclipse
of the moon. but The Meddler is Obig-
ed to admit that he WASH t an eye
witness.
/ The alaeritv with which Brattle-
bOro's new road commissioner adopted
the suggestion made by the govern
ment expert at the county highway
meeting in regard to using a split-lOg
drag is an encouraging sign. And the
effect of the apparatus on the roads
on which it was tried yesterday also
gives ground for belief that the meth
od is the right one.
That Northampton baseball fans fee
like many in Brattleboro in regard *
the new salary limit adopted by thu
Twin State league directors is indicat
ed by the article from the Northamp
ton Gazette which appeared in vester
day : Reformer. 1t is really a seriOu
question whether 4 semi-professiOna
team can be maintained on a week..
r limit of 5000. including the manager
remuneration; that is, n team fas
enough to draw paving crowds /
places like Brattleboro, Northampto
and Keenc But of far more import
ance than discussion Of the salar
e question-at least so far as Brattlt
+. horo is concerned-is the matter of +
, nances in general If this town is to b
p represented on the diamond the comm
j. summer by any kind of team som
action must be taken within wee
t or two at the latest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
Synge, J. M.-The Aran Islands.

Strikingly faithful and sympathetic
records of the people of these islands
of the west coast of Ireland - their
primitive life, customs, superstitions-
with TRANSACTIONS of Irish folk tales
and poems recited there. The map and
illustrations by }. B. Yeats.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Farley, Mrs. Agnes-BelmOnt Book.
Intimate and sympathetic sketches
and stories of the peasants and of
country life Of a little village OF South
Normandy where the author spends her
summers. Full of humor, romance and
human interest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
Deserves Hearty Support.
iSwanton Conrier.l

The Brattleboro Daily Reformer is
a most creditable addition to the pa
pers of the state. 1t is mighty well
gotten up, and deserves in every way
the best support that Brattleboro can
give it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Meldrum, D. S.-Home Life In Holland.
Intimate, leisurely account of Dutch
social life in town and country, politics,
religion, educational ideals, Industrial
ism, and government, with many Obser-
vations on native traits, costumes, and
CutOmS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

1t IS said that postal employees in the
car s domain are unwilling to mar the
car s picture on the new postage
stamps. In canceling the stamps they
ia Ike pains to cover only the corner with
ink.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Maspero, Sir G. c. - Egypt, Ancient
Sites and Modern Scenes.
Faseinatingly vivid and interesting
papers, recording the impressions and
experiences of the director of the Ser
vice of Antiquities in Egypt, during
his annual inspection of the mona
ments.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
- The Wilderness OF

Sheldon, Charles - The Wilderness of
the Upper Yukon.
A diary record of the author 5 camp
and-trail experiences while engaged in
conjunction with the L. 5. Biological
Survey, in studying the color varia-
tions of Yukon wild sheep. He has
much to tell OF Il virtually unexplored
region, and his book is valuable for its
accurate observations of animals of the
far north
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run Of paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; Is
cents an inch for each subsequent in
sertion. Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading NotiCes-Ten cents a line first
insertion with 80 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without
change Of copy.
Position, 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Is it true that J. G. UIerv practiced
on the wooden horse in Nixon 5 harness
shop before going to Washington to
participate in the inaugural parade?
No. He contemplated doing so, but
concluded to begin on a less spirited
beast.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Young, Ernest-Finland, the Land of
Thousand Lakes.
A compact, accurate work of general
information for the average reader as
well as the traveller, telling in a simple
straightforward way of the topography,
history, people, government, educa-
ton, religion, and industrial conditions
of the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
Mathews, J. L. - Log OF The Easy

VI FVVIIt"Ht y. II LUZ OF IHV Lay
Way.
Enjoyable record of an unconvention-
al honeymoon trip in a small house
boat from Chicago TO New Orleans, by
way of the Drainage Canal and the H.
linois and Mississippi rivers. Describes
picturesquely unusual experiences, out
Of-the-way people and the lure of the
oreat river.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Please instruct me how to secure full
information concerning the Nobel
prizes?
The Swedish legation at Washington
would have the matter. The Nobel in
stitute is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

IL is difficult to say which day was
tie hardest day : work you ever did.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Van Dyke, H.-Out of Doors in the
Holy Land.
Chapters describing sights, feelings
and experiences during Il caravan jour
ney through Palestine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22

Why has a physician any right TO
60 direct from house that is quar-
antined for diphtheria into one that is
not?
A physician has no more right to do
this than any other person has until
he takes proper precaution to prevent
spreading the disease.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-22
OUR QUESTION BOX

Please inform me who wrote Old
Grimes is Dead!
Alfred Gorton Greene.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
Unlisted Securities

Alaska r 6s
Am Riv Ei5s
Asso Oil IS.
Blue T. N6s.
Bay CPC 6s. ]
Cal n w 5s.l
Croker Htl.l
Gen Pet 6s.
MtW hit Piss
Natoula d 6s
Do Ianss6s
Do I'd 5s.
Oak < A js.
o. A & L SIS
0rpli TIL 6s.
Pal Hotel 6s
Phil Tel Gs.
DO I'd 6s
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
FOREIGN CABLES
AFFECT MARKET
Report That European Manu-
facturerS Will Flood
This Country
BY CHARLES w. STORMS

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-News by ca
bles stating that Europeon firms
Were preparing to flood American
markets with foreign made manufac-
lures had a bearish effect on indus
trials at the opening of the market.
and nearly all quotations were lower.
Canadian Pacific. which was under
pressure, declined A @2z4 and at the
end of half an hour had suffered still
further. Union Pacific and Steel COM
mon, which had been hammered in
London, ranged about point under
Saturdays final.
There We're a number of sales of
small blocks of New York, New Ha-
ven and 1.aT tford, and this issue de-
clined to 81 for a loss of over point.
The only stock that showed any
strength was Distillers' Securities,
which advanced q
The curb was weak Americans in
London were subjected to professional
hammering and reacted
After the weak opening the mar
ket leaders rallied and firmer tone
developed Union Pacific and Read
ing were offered in about the same
volume as at the opening. Steel was
prominent and sold at a decline of 3s.
Canadian Pacific continued weak,
dropping Is. Copper was off the
same. The remaining leading issues
were all lower fractionally.
Call money loaning at 27s.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
LOCAL SUGAR QUOTATIONS

The Western sugar Refining company quotes
net prices on granulated sugar, In bags OF ~.
lbs as follows: Western fine granulated, $ieui
fruit granuiated $3.50; Gamers granulated
81 so; crystal dominos, whole pieces. 10 car,
TONS $50; do 2 lb cartons. s9:l0' 90 hsll
tablets In half bbls, $3.50; do % ID boxes
sj.55; cubes, S5.05; monarch powdered, s4-9o
81 So: beet rranulated 100 lb bags only, s4.60
extra G, sA6o: golden c. s4.20; d. 81. 10.
The California and Hawaiian Sugar Rehnlns
In bags az 100 ibs as follows: G. & III. fms
standard. s4S0: coarse dry granulated, S4s0
confectioners A, $3.50: berry, $3.50: powdered
81 ,lf5: cubes s5O5; s.Higrade'' bar. SOLD
hriek I'm half bblsl. $3.50; bricks Tin % i
boxes). S555: IT. & Il. crystal dominos @ Il
cartons}. $500. H. & E. crystal dominos = u u
N hagsi s4eo: extra c, $a.30; golden e
81 20: yellow d. $4.10.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
LOCAL FRUIT MARKET

Prices this morning In the local wholesale
fruit market:
Deciduous Fruits-Apples. per box: Calfor-
MIA Grayensteins, S1.5oM2; do, Oregon. 81. 756l
2; Newtown pippins. tier. Sl.50@1.75; do,
4l5 tier. 81. 154i 80: bellefower ~ tier, 81 .4f
Q1-50; do. tier, S1.25M1.35; do, Az tier. 81
20; Rhode Island greetings. 75cM$1; Alex
anders. 9oc0S1. .25.
9oc
Plums (per cratel-5oGs5c; prunes, 6o0S5c
do. small boxes, 25si50c.
Figs tper box)-B Black. single layer. 40G65c;
do, double layer, 506lI5c: white, 50065c.
Ounces lper boxD--6JegS1.
Pomegranates (per boxi--j0cG$1 30.
Pears tper hoxl-Bartietts 81. 75M2. 20; do,
No. ?, T5e@$1: other varieties. 75eMS1.
Grapes tper crate)--Seedless, 65M15c; To
kny, S54I90c: Malaga. 50Gl65c; black, 50G6oc;
Muscats, 75ds5c; cornichon. 656ls5c; lugs.
Tokay, S5c6S1; Muscats, s5@90c black, %
q SIC, seedless, T5cM$1; all small boxes, 800
40c; Zinfandei. per ton, $I4@1s
Strawberries (per chest)-S2- 23QJ.
Raspberries lper chestl-$4M6.
Blackberries tper cbestl-$4.50.
Huckleherries tper lbl-4dIe.
Melons-Delta cantaloupes. per crate, 5OcD D
S1.25; nutmegs. per box. 4ogS5c; watermelons,
per dozen. S2I2.75.
Citrus Fruits tper box1--Lemons, standard
S6.50GI. 30: choice, $650a7 80, fancy. $50
$50. grapefruit. fancy Seeding, S1.50W3; CO,
seediess. S550G6; lines. per case. Ss9l0-
Oranges tper bOxt--valeucias. S4W6.
Tropical Fruits-Bananas. Hawaiian, 81 y
$f.50 per bunch: do. Central American; 54 eJ
&c per lb: do. Mexican, II &c per 10; plneap-
pies. per doz, Hawaiian, Sl.5o@2-So; lines
SS.50G10.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
RRooMHALL7s GRAIN GABLES

l.lNERPoOL. Oct. 6.-Wheat opened ~ "a u
lower. influenced by heaviness in American
cables and following the opening there was a
further decline of 1s@4. The large world 8
shipments. incident upon the contribution from
Russia and from America and the pressure of
second hand Manitobas. with continued free
Russian offers and the decline In American
grades Of spot here. caused profit taking The
decline WAS checked by the Argentine official
acreage report and many unfavorable reports
of growing conditions there At 30 the mar
ket was dull and easy, lass lower than Sat
urday
Corn opened X lower and further declined u
with the undertone weak Worlds shipments
were liberal, near at hand cargoes were pressed
for sale and the spot market I'D lower,
and these led to profit taking
Argentfna-Ihe acreage sown 10 wheat this
year is placed at f6 1864 ,0C0 acres. against IT,
095. .000 acres last year The oats acreage is
placed at 5000 900. against 2946 600 last year.
Worlds shipments-Wheat: Last week. IA.
100, 900 bushels previous week, 13,sSS 900: last
year IA 6SS, 600. Corn: Last week. 6.3T6 600
bushels; previous week 5,271 600: last year.
6.562 900. Nofe-Of the wheat shipments
Russia and the Danube shipped 100000 bush
els and America 7,416. 000
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-06
SHOOTS DOG FOR HIS
MEIGHBOR; is FINED SIS

Michael Jamrak's willingness to ac-
commodate neighbor cost him a fine
of SIS in the South Side municipal
court in Kansas City says the Times.
Jamrak, who lives at 7017 Dauphin
avenue. has a neighbor who owned a
dog he wanted killed. but did not
have the heart TO do the 'job" him
self. He was pondering over the
matter Sunday afternoon, when he
thought of Jamrak.
"It was In Happy Hooligan's' style,
agreed to accommodate my neighbor,'
said Jamrak when arraigned in court
charged with discharging firearms
within the city limits. 4 shot the
dog, all right, and here I'm arrested. 7
he concluded disconsolately.