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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
OUR QUESTION BOX

When was the United States navy
established We hear a lot about in
creasing it now
The origin Of the navy department
IS said to date from October Is, l775.
when Congress authorized the equip
ment OF two cruisers, mounting 10 and
II guns respectively. Before the end
Of that year Is more vessels were an
thorized of from 20 to So guns each. 4
= Marine Committee at that time con
Quoted the affairs of the navy and il
1913 the present department was for
mally created and Benjamin Stoddard
appointed the first secretary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
Rider egislation.
(Randoiph Herald ana News. }

NhdHQoipH IeFalu ana News.
\ constitutional provision or a par
liamentary rule of practice that would
absolutely prohibit the attachment of
riders to pending measures is a re
form urgently needed. The rider has
no part nor place in legislation It is
device of the triekster to accomplish
by indirection what could not other
wise be done To hitch onto bill
bound to go through something alto
gether extraneous-not related in any
way with the subject matter of the bill
itself-and carry it through on the
back of the main measure is not fair
nor honest. We have not had much
Of this in Vermont, but in Congress it
had been frequently done. Since a bill
to become a law, must be approved IN
its entirety by both houses and the
executive, it is not uncommon to load
down appropriation bills especially
(Which must pass with riders that per
haps one house favors. Rather than
defeat the bill, the other acquisces. and
rather than bear the responsibility of
vetoing the whole bill, the executive
approves. 1t is dark Ian
tern and blackjack proceeding through
out.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
Need of Uniform Laws.
est. Adams Messenoer.l


Railroads living under the laws of
several states often are hard put to
conform to the varying statutes regu-
latlng transportation, and it is won
der that there are not more violations
OF the law than at present. For in
stance, when train runs through Ar
kansas the railroads are required to
put screens in the windows of the pas
senger cars. So far so good But all
at once the train quits Arkansas terri
tory and shoots into Oklahoma. What
IS considered good on one side of the
line no longer holds. Oklahoma pro
hlbits the screens that Arkansas de-
mands. Where is the exact spot that
the changes may be made without VIC
lating the law of either commonwealth
Is there twilight zone? All of which
goes to show that the railroads have q
hard time doing all that they are or
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
ESSAY ON COWS.
Product of Farmers Boy in
County School


Some time ago a schoolmaster in =
country school asked his pupils IN Writ
an essay on cows. Here is the "effort" Of
la farmers son:
The COW is no-bull and kine-hearted
creature
The man who looks after cows is called
"a coWherd, but he is no coward who looks
loves has a regatta every year: vet
the COW IS not nautical animal It is
not true that she steers with her uddars
1t IS reported that the COW sat at the
head of the table in the Ark $50 say
.ark-cow-ologists), because she was the
only animal that could calve.
The COW is good mother, and will
look calf-ter her calf
Cows rarely ride in carriages but a fine
cali has frequently been seen descending
from tramcar
Cows exist by means of the oxygen in
the atmosphere & got this from pro
fessor at OX-ford)
BY the COW is the milk made I know
TINS TO be true, for ! have seen the milk
maid by the cow
The COW has been introduced into SONG
There is an old song called The Soldiers
Steer. This was written in beef fiat az
was that very pathetic ballad, For Hcif
Ter and for Heifer'
The cows sex is sometimes rather com
.picated. To call COW an OK is to make
IA bull
Clutches for Cows are called acostics
A COW likes resting 1t will sleep in its
shed and lie on the grass, but it will not
stretch itself on a couch; it does not 90
sofa as that.
A COW does not carry on an argument
very obstinately; it will soon give whey.
The COW chews the cud The dairyman
Will sometimes choose to cuddle the dairy
maid-that is, if he be a dairy-ing man.
Cows seem to do pretty well. for even
at death they generally manage to make
both ends meat. | can't think COW it is
that many calves die young. Perhaps
the butcher could reveal the secret. It'd
Bits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
Member of the Associated Press.
WEDNESDAY,, JULY Is, 1918.
vERMoNTER FOR JUDGE.

The Washington correspondents re-
port that there is possibility that a
Vermont man may be chosen to take
the place on the federal circuit court
Of appeals made vacant by the retire
mems Of Judge Moves. The Washing
ton correspondent of the Springfield
Republican reports a strong feeling in
favor of Wendell 2. Stafford, the we'll
known Vermont iurist, now Judge of
the District Of Columbia supreme
court. Another Vermonter is also
named. He is Charles H. Robb. for
merry of Bellows Falls, who is now as
sociate justice of the district court Of
appeals. Justice Robb is, like Justice
Stafford, Republican.
Other names mentioned are those of
Supreme Court Justice Seneca HaseL
ton Of Burlington, Thomas w. MoIoney
OF Rutland Harlan b. Howe Of st.
Johnsbury, and Charles d. Watson of
ST. Albaps., - .
Just what Vermont man is beino
considered, says the Montpelier Ar
gus of July -, is unknown to Sena-
tor Dillingham; and Congressman
Plumley, who were in the city last
evening. While President Wilson Is
likely to appoint Democrat to the
position there is nothing positive about
it,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
the paper each night, and it solicits the
cooperation of subscribers to that end
Prompt report should be given of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
Ing following the omission, in person, by
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 publisher can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

The eagerness of the theatrical man
ayers to show that they lyee their art
was demonstrated in London last week,
when six offers of engagements were
made to Daisy Markham. the show Girl
who accepted 100000 for dropping a
breach of promise suit against the
young marquis of Northampton. One
manager offered $3.50 a week, but the
girl modestly declined the honor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

The remarkable flight from Paris to
Berlin in half of the time of the quick
est express train, and without a stop.
some of the possibilities of the
lying machine. Here is distance of
'oo miles covered in nine hours, or
over mile minute on an average for
the entire distance
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
Peace CONGRESS- Plans

The program for the worlds peace
congress at The Hague, which takes
place next month. has been approved
by the special committee of arrange
'nents at Paris. The congress will be
allied to order at $50 a. m. on Aug.
% The formal speeches will occupy
ne forenoon. In the afternoon the
1rst business session will be held
These will continue through the three
days.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
Where is Albright college?
At Myerstown, Pa. 1t has Is in
5tructors and 233 students.

Can YOU tell me when the Salvation
Army was organized and when the late
General Booth was born2
The Salvation Army is religious
body organized on military principles
with view Of reaching the non-church-
goers Of the world. 1t was first started
in July, 1865, in the east end Of Lon
don as a Christian mission. Thirteen
years later, on Christmas, 1873. it re-
ceived the name Of Salvation Army.
Since then its growth throughout the
world has been remarkable The father
and founder, General William Booth.
was born in Nottingham, England, on
April 10, 1929 In 1852 he entered the
ministry of the Methodist church and
became a powerful evangelist He later
resigned his pastorate and established
the Army.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

dered to DO, and which also tends to
explain why the class that favors ex-
elusive national control of interstate
railroads is growing steadily
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; 25
cents an inch for each subsequent in
sertion Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements - Five cents
a line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading Notces-Ten cents line first
insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change
of copy.
Position, 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

Figures announced by the bureau of
foreign and domestic commerce show
that the United States does about
one-third Of the information trade in
meats and in food animals. which
amounts to approximately $450.OOO. 600
annually. The United States exports
consist chiefly of pork and pork prod
ucts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

A half-hearted kick is worse than
none. Throw your whole soul into it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

1t is announced at Rome that the
Italian tobacco monopoly will start in
September to sell cigarettes without
nicotine" at 3 cents apiece.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

After daring death aloft in many
thrilling perils Rodney Law. the avi-
ator fell four feet off a cart and broke
his shoulder
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16

Boston preacher said women's new
styles would soon mean wells for the
women or binders for the men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-16
Minute "MOVieS'
of the News
Right Off the Reel

Movies have been made of an ascent
of the Matterhorn
Secretary Tumuty lost his hat in the
capitol. and it was found later on Sen
Rtor Mark Smiths head.
Boston preacher said women's new
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18
Picture Shows at Opera House.

Beginning tomorrow evening
motion picture shows will be held at
Brands opera house every evening
except Sunday at I 80 and O'Clock,
with change of program every other
night. The first presentation will
be ''Dante's Inferno," a fve-reel
feature of exceptional interest. A
25-cent show for 10 cents. You can
not afford to miss the coming at
fractions at Brands.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Today, tomorrow and Saturday the
annual fair of the Isanti County
Agricultural society will be held,
and the exposition will this year be
bigger and better than ever. Gov
ernor Eberhart will speak tomorrow
and on Saturday G. A. Forbes of the
engineering department. of the state
highway commission will address the
gathering on good roads. Both of
these gentlemen are worth listening
to. Field sports of a diversified
nature will be features of the fair
in addition to the large agricultural
exhibits. The people of Cambridge
are hospitable and will do their
utmost to entertain visitors from a
distance,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Last Thursday morning Harold
Galley, accompanied by Mrs. T. H.
Galley, left for Harvard university,
where he enters upon a four years.
term in that world-famous educa-
tional institution. Harold is a
clean, manly young fellow. and he
can be depended upon to make the
most of the exceptional advantages
offered him of receiving an educa-
tion.! =. r.. .~ ~.. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

A picture show will be given at
Dalbo on September p and at Long
Siding on September %. Dance
after the show. A negro artist will
sing and play a banjo at each per-
Torrance. 39-ltp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

A postal card from John Signs,
newsboy on the Great Northern,
dated at Ancon, would indicate that
he is making a study of the Indian
tribes in the canal zone. John is
now on his way home and will, no
doubt, give us more details upon his
return. - =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Editor Sheets of the Foreston In
dependent and II. F. Mann of Cove
were among the Unions callers on
Friday. They came down to visit
the county fair and hear JAS J..
Hill speak.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Gerald and Severt Peterson have
gone to Minneapolis this week to
enter the Blake preparatory school.
Both the boys say they expect to be
back in time to take their place in
the ranks Of the volunteer laborers
on Good Roads Day next June.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

MIR. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of
Rush City, but formerly Of Prince
ton, are rejoicing over the arrival of
a daughter, which came to bless
their home on September 6. Mrs.
Douglas Of Princeton is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Peterson, at Rush
CITY.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

After his auction sale e. G. Re-
haume of Greenbush will leave for
California with the intention Of
locating if he can find a suitable
place. We expect to see Mr.. Re-
haume return to Mile Laos county
inside of a wear.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
Ct the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson, the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his
studio in Princeton. 2-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Lester Mallette departed last
Thursday for Kansas City, No.: to
complete his course in the veter-
mary college. This is Testers last
year in the Institution.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Hon. G. n. Orr and son motored
up from ST. Paul on Friday morning
and the Union is indebted to them
for pleasant call. On Friday after
noon they attended the fair and
then drove to Elk River, where Mrs.
Orr awaited them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Don't cheaper yourself by having
some poor, gaudy pictures of your
self for people to remark and laugh
about when you can go to Nelson's
photo studio and get photographs
that look right because they are
made right by an artist that knows
how. 3S-2tc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Many man is hard to satisfy, yet
all he needs is hair restorer and
Dander-Off cure: which is Hughel's
Dander-Off. Sold and guaranteed at
Anderson & Earley's tonsorial par
lOr. l3-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Word has been received here that
George A. Moore was united in
marriage to Maude G. Pierce at
vancouver, B. c.. on September II.
George is son of Mr.. and Mr.. G.
=. Moore of Princeton, and went to
Seattle several years ago, where he
is now employed as street car con-
ductor. Princeton friends heartily
congratulate the newlyweds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

The Methodist Ladies' Aid society
will give it's annual chicken-pie sup
per in the basement of the church
next Wednesday evening. Supper
| from 30 until all have been served.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

A. S. Mark arrived here on Tues
day night and will spend most of his
time from now until Christmas at
his Great Bargain store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Dr.. J. f. HOFFMAN, optometrist,
will be in town on Friday and Sat-
urday, September rs and p. Eyes ex.
amined and glasses fitted. Office at
Commercial hotel. 23-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Rev. ]. 0. Fisher has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Prince
ton Congregational church, to take
effect in October.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Miss Ruth Terrell went to Mime
apolis on Monday to commence a
term at Stanley Hall, one OF the best
schools for girls in the Northwest.
Glen Terrell left yesterday for the
Shattuck Military School for boys at
Faribault.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Please take notice that Nelson's
photo studio in Princeton is open on
the first and third Saturday and
Sunday of each month. 22-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

August Newman of Bogus Brook
lost barn and it's contents by fire
on Thursday of last week. The con-
tents consisted of quantity of grain
and hay and number of tools. For
tunately there was no live stock in
the building at the time. Mr.. New
mans little boy was in the barn
when the fire started and it is sup
posed that he had in some way OBJ
talned matches and set fire to the
hay.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Marks Great Bargain store has an
ad in this number announcing a sale
Of a sample stock of coats, etc., at a
big reduction in price.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Ewing departed
for the lake country on Tuesday, Mr..
Ewing to inspect schools under his
jurisdiction and Mrs. Ewing to visit
friends
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

The Sherburne County Sunday
school convention will be held at
Becker on Thursday and Friday,
September 25 and 26, and visitors
from Mile Laos and other counties
will be cordially welcome.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

We are glad to see our friend,
Robert H. King, around again after
undergoing an operation at the
hospital. Bob has to resort to
crutches as a means of locomOtion
for the time being, but he will come
out all right.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Don't forget the Ladies' Aid socie-
ty chicken-pie supper in the base
ment of the Methodist church next
Wednesday evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Through an error in the list of
teachers furnished to the Union last
week Cornelia Drinkall, whose name
appeared among those of limited GER
titicates, holds a special first grade
Guy Ewing, County Superinten-
dent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Have your papering and paint
work done in tirst-class shape by Dan
G. Mirick.. Wall paper samples
strictly up-to-date, and right prices.
Out of town work solicited. 37-tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Mrs. Jos. Schmitz of Milaca and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fidel Schmidt of Los
Angeles were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Bryson last week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Money to loan on improved farms
at current rates. Liberal on or be-
fore privileges. See me before plac-
ing your loan. Robt. H. King,
Princeton, Mimi. 6-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Jeff Latta of Elk River, formerly
of Princeton, ''dropped in" to say
"howdy?" last Friday and to talk
over old times. Jeff holds his age
we'll
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Everyone should have business
education and Mankato Commercial
College, Mankato, Mimi, is the
school to get it. 3S-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Miss Emma Pope of Minneapolis
was guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. O..
Moore and family from Saturday to
Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Solomon Long, the exclusive shoe
dealer, has an advertisement in this
issue which should interest people
who are looking for good footwear.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Frank Brown Of Minneapolis is the
new picture machine operator at
Happyland and he appears to be an
expert in his line
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

\ marriage license was issued on
Monday by Clerk of Court King to
Emil Flack and May Hastings. both
Of Onamia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Lard, at Humme's, 1219 cents
pound while it lasts. Bring your
pals. 24-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Mrs. John Ziegler, her son, and
Miss Marjorie Maddocks, her sister,
leave tonight for their home at
Superior, Wis, after months visit
with relatives and friends in Prince
ton and Greenbush.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Miss Mary Newbert arrived here
on Saturday from Los Angeles and
will be guest Of her grandmother,
Mrs. G. H. Rines, and other rela-
tives for three or four weeks. Mary's
many friends are glad to greet her
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18
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George l. Staples ia the only person who 10
authorized to collect money due this ONCE. In
svery case the party paying money Is entitled
20 and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. r. c. DUNN. Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

The tenth anniversary Of the dedi-
cation of Zion German Lutheran
church, in Princeton township, was
held on Sunday with appropriate
services, and dinner was served in
the school house., Hundreds of
people attended the celebration.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

The dressmaking parlors of Mrs.
G. A. Barrett are now open and
ready for all kinds of sewing. Corner
north of high school. Get ready for
the big armory opening. 39-ltp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

Lard, l2% cents a pound while it
lasts. Bring in your pals. Calvin
Olson. 3O-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

julie Yngve, manager of the swift
Cambridge ball team, came over
with the boys on Friday and enjoyed
himself with his Princeton friends.
julie is always welcome in Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

The Norwegian Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. will meet with Mrs. Carl Iverson
on Thursday afternoon, September 25.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

One reason why you find my prices
so low is that you save all middle
mems profit. I manufacture every
thing and sell direct to you at manu-
facturers' prices. Write me for
designs and prices. J. N. Westlund,
Center City, MINI. 39-ltc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

The workmen's compensation law
goes into effect October first. Every
employer in Minnesota must pay for
all medical attendance required by
any injured employe, and also pay
him half wages while he is disabled,
but not for longer period than 300
weeks. In case of fatal injury the
employer must pay not less than Sc.
nor. more than $40 per week for a
term not exceeding 300 weeks. We
will insure you against these pay
ments at reasonable rates. Write
The Hood and Penney Co., Phoenix
Building, Minneapolis, MINI. Adv.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-09-18

A barn on the farm of Fred Beto
in Greenbush burned on the night of
September 10 from the overturning
of lamp. The COWS and horses in
the barn were saved and, with the
exception of quantity of hay, the
building practically constituted the
sole loss. H. r. Chamberlain
special agent of the Globe Fire In
surance Co. of South Dakota, was
here yesterday and adjusted the loss
at s475. The barn was insured in
$500, but the foundation was un-
injured.