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The herald., 1913-09-04
ROARING waQs.

The Red Lion club was composed OF
great Englishmen. and Huxley was
one of the members. The club used to
meet during the session Of the British
association. To certain meeting at
Ipswich. England, which Huxley de-
scribed IN his Letters" some foreign.
ers were invited. the Prince Of Canine,
Bonaparte's nephew. among them, and
greatly astonished they were at the
exceedingly human behavior of the
learned professors. The Red Lion men
had a custom Of roaring instead OF
cheering and of wagging one coattail-
the lions tail-when applauding. The
prince was much impressed by these
proceedings. and when he stood up to
respond to the toast Of his health In
stead of making speech he gave
three mighty rOars and three wags.
The herald., 1913-09-04
Orioin of Irish lace.

Irish lace originated from the fail.
ure Of the potato crop that caused the
famine of 1876. The abbess of a con-
vent in County Cork, looking about for
some lucrative employment to help the
half starved children who attended
her schools. unraveled thread by
thread a scrap of point de milan and
finally mastered the complicated de-
tails. She then selected the girls who
were quickest Of needlework and
taught them what she had painfully
learned. The new industry prospered.
and one of the pupils in pardona BILE
bull" declared that IF it had not
been for the famine we would all have
been starved. WESTMINSTER Gazette.
The herald., 1913-09-04
A Monument to "Patieno

When Patience" was produced at
the Standard theater. New York. and
afterward at the Grosvenor for seven
months, a remarkable run In those
days, the opera was taken off In the
full tide of its prosperity to produce
another opera. Claude Duval." The
artists of the company were rather
chagrined at having to rehearse a new
opera when Patience" was so success
full. so they built tomb In the base
ment of the theater upon which
papier mache statue Of Patience was
placed. with the inscription sacred to
the Memory Of Patience. Cruelty
Murdered by Claude Duval.' "-Ex-
change.
The herald., 1913-09-04
How Coal 10 Wasted,

Not only the mine owner and his en-
ployee are censurable for waste. II
has been estimated that the railroads,
the largest consumers of coal, utilize
less than so per cent Of the heat in the
coal which they burn under their loco.
motives. II GO per cent is wasted by
the operator and so per cent Of that is
lost by the railroads only 80 per cent is
actually utilized and 70 per cent is
wasted, and not the railroads only, but
all consumers are equally wasteful.-
Francis 8. Peabody in Coal Age.
The herald., 1913-09-04
A Spasm of Economy.

In the early eighteenth century a
wave of economy flooded Britain's civil
service The commissioners of Gus
toms, about 1922, were filed with ideas
Of economical reforms. They restrict
ed their staff to so many reams Of pa
per and a certain number Of pens a
year. And, more, they put their own
house in order. They issued a self de-
nying ordinance to the effect that they
would in future buy their own break
fast coffee. pay their own coach hire
and purchase their own books and
pamphlets, except the Book of Rates.
The herald., 1913-09-04
His Wedding Present.

81 willingly countenance your mar.
rage with my daughter" wrote ply
stefan to his prospective son-in-law,
"conditionally on your accepting as a
wedding present her mother. AS a
wife she has not been success; as
mother.in-law she is at least problem
atical. At all events. can endure
her temper no longer. and as she ex
presses a wish to live with her daugh'
ter | am sending her along by the
next train"
In due course the lady arrived and
lived with the young couple for many
years.-London Mail.
The herald., 1913-09-04
CHARTER

OF THE UNITED OIL & GAS COMPANY.
United States of America, State Of Louisi-
ana, Parish of Orleans, City of New Or
leans.
Be It known, that on this second day of
the month of September, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and thir-
teen, and Of the independence of the United
States of America the one hundred and
thirty eighth, before me, Charles /. Dene-
chaud. a notary public, duly commissioned
and qualified, in and for the parish of Or
leans, therein residing, and in the presence
Of the witnesses hereinafter named and I'M
dersigned. personally came and appeared ::
the several parties whose names are here
unto subscribed, who severally declared that.
availing themselves of the laws of the state
Of Louisiana in such cases made and pro-
vided they have covenanted and agreed and
do by these presents covenant and agree and
bind themselves. as well as such other per-
sons as may hereafter become associated
with them, to form corporation and body
The herald., 1913-09-04
FOR RENT.

The single seyen-room cottage with
shed attached, situate No. 800 Pacific
avenue, only $500 per month. Suit
able for large family, boarding or roo..-
ers. Apply to George Herbert, Jr, No.
20S Olivier street. Also 5-roOm cot
tage No. 444 Pacific avenue, $500 per
month. If J 81
The herald., 1913-09-04
RrexitY In LEGISLATION.

Old time Scotchmen realized that
brevity is the soul Of legislation. For
instance. King James is parliament
passed an act which said simply: mo
man shall enter any place where there
is hay with candle unless 1t be in a
lantern" This is probably the short
est statute ever passed. In fact. one
small volume is enough to hold more
than two centuries of Scotch legisla-
ton
The herald., 1913-09-04
Apply Your knowledge.

"A college education is worth $685. 900
in increased earning capacity" de
clares western university. 1t Is. and
1t isn't. There are college men who
could not earn this sum in twenty-five
years. There are men earning twice
as much In year who never even
walked by a college. It's fine thing
to have. but its earning capacity de-
ponds upon the practical use made OF
1t, says the wise man in Power.
The herald., 1913-09-04
CHARTER

OF VIDENT MOUTH HYGIENE co.
United States Of America, State of Louisi.
ana Parish of Orleans City OF New Or
leans.
Be II known, that on this twenty eighth
day Of the month Of August. nineteen hun
bred and thirteen, before me, Alfred ID.
DanZiger, notary public. duly commits
stoned and sworn In for the parish of Or
leans and city OF New Orleans. therein re-
siding. personally appeared: the persons
whose names are hereunto subscribed: who
declared that, availing themselves OF the
laws OF this state, relative TO the organiza-
tion Of corporations, they have covenanted
and agreed and do. by these presents. COW
enant and agree, bind. form and constitute
themselves, as well as such persons who
may hereafter Join, or become associated
with them, into corporation and body
The herald., 1913-09-04
FOR RENT,

A fine broom house a large rooms
downstairs and very large airy room
UPSTAIRS, located at 3O5 Olivier street
All modern improvements, including
bath and electric lights. Rents for $l5
a month. Apply 307 Olivier street.
The herald., 1913-09-04
Diet For Elderly Persons.

An English scientist In his book on
diet In Relation TO Age and Activ.
thy" urges less meat. little or no milk
and no highly concentrated foods for
men and women past fifty. he pleads
with wives not to urge elderly bus
bands to eat more than their natural
appetites demand.
The herald., 1913-09-04
All ;aults may be forgiven Of hin
who has perfect candor.
Lambs Unkind Thrust.

Charles Lamb. than whom no gen
tier or kinder hearted wit ever breath
ed. at times found it impossible to re-
strain himself from the personal-as,
with shame at whist party by blurt.
Ing out:
Cad. James! lift dirt were
t-t-trumps what hand you would
haveI
The herald., 1913-09-04
When the Cake 10 Done.

1t should pull from the sides Of the
pan.
Should not stick to toothpick when
1t is put into the center.
1t should spring back In place when
the finger is pressed on the top.-Wo-
mans World.
The herald., 1913-09-04
One View of Music,

And music. whatever people say. is
not a universal language. The bow of
words Is necessary to send the arrow
Of sound into the hearts of men,
Roman Roland
The herald., 1913-09-04
FOR RENT.

The large building formcrly occu.
pied as a furniture store by j. 20. Ma
thews, corner Of Morgan. Paterson
and Layergne streets. Apply to s49
Belleville street. SEP
The herald., 1913-09-04
A SocioIooist,

A sociologist Is guy who advises a
man who is keeping nine children on
$40 week that limousines and cham
payne are unhealthy misunderstanding
natl Inquirer.
The herald., 1913-09-04
FOR SALE

Five single iron beds, V."yn.s, also
two double iron beds. These are al
in good condition and vii! DE I'd very
cheap. Apply TO the Conyen- II
The herald., 1913-09-04
ALMOST GIVEN AWAY.

Two big cypress cisterns; may be
seen at 426 Olivier street, formerly
Heap property. Must sell at once to
make room for new addition. Apply
to 500 Verret street.
The herald., 1913-09-04
An Admission.

Teacher-What is a vacuum? Boy
| know. teacher. | have 1t In my head.
but can't just think Of it.-Brooklyn
Life.
The herald., 1913-09-04
Compensation.

Bobby. won't you be good boy and
60 to Sunday school this morningY'
Mamma. will you let me skip my
bath II ] do:-ChicagO Tribune.
The herald., 1913-09-04
FOR RENT.

Two sides of double house for rent,
each containing two rooms and kitch.
ell. Location, 221-23 Eliza street. Ap.
ply SAL Bermuda street. If
The herald., 1913-09-04
1hrusheA

Thrushes don't take much sleep In
summer. They rise soon after and
don't go to bed ill O.
The herald., 1913-09-04
Riackened Silver,

A weak solution of ammonia will re-
move from silver black stains caused
by sulphur fumes.
The herald., 1913-09-04

No man can produce great things
who Is not thoroughly sincere In deal.
ing with himself.
The herald., 1913-09-04
FOR RENT,

Sunset Pleasure Club, MilDeoUrc La
Terms reasonable. Apply to G-ogss
Herbert, Jr., 2O9 Olivier street. Z
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

July to Oct. 81, 1913, the income
available from all companies upon
which the New Haven can draw, not
counting the Boston & Maine, Maine
Central and Merchants and Miners
transportation company, which need
all their resources, is, in round num-
bers, $3.390,000 estimating that the
net income for November and Deem
Der viii be 100000, makes a possible
total income for six months of So
100000. Deducting from this the 10
per cent dividend, $3.50, 768, paid
Sept 80, leaves 81 ,533, 23l all of which
is required for working capital
The company is now entering upon
those months where the volume of
business is apt under normal condi-s
tions, to be less than during the
months of July to November. inclu-
Isixe. The arbitration Of wage disputes
in the last IS months has resulted in
increases in pay that will increase ex-
penses for the present fiscal year be
tween 100000 and $1,000, 600 for the
same number of employees. The i'm.
provements to which the company is.
already committed in the interest of
safety, efficiency, and greater conveu-
4 fence to the public. will take large
/ sums Of money There are important
/ lawsuits and Investigations pending,
/ the result of which are uncertain IN
the effect upon the general financial
and corporate condition of the proper
! ~.
The directors feel, therefore, that
the welfare of the company, Of its
stockholders, and of the Territory
served by the various lines viii be
j conserved better under all tile condi-
lions. now confronting the company
by not declaring at this time divi-
dend.
Inasmuch as the New Haven has al
ready paid five per cent in dividends
during the calendar year now ending,
1.-THE validity of its proposed bond issue
as 4 savings bank investment viii not
be impaired. Under the laws of some
New England states, savings instita-
lions are prohibited from purchasing
the bonds of corporation whose
stock pays less than per cent in
Iany calendar year. Regarding resump.
ton of dividends, Mf Elliott said:
. We are letting the future take carC
of itself.
The New Haven began paying divi
bends in 1878, and for 20 years there
after maintained 10 per cent rate
{ In 1894 it fell to 9 per cent; in $50:
70 , per cent, winch rate lt continued
] to pay until the early part of thi.
year, when dividends were cut to
F: pcr cent, on the basis Of - per cen
quarterly. a new low record for tn,
stock was made on the New York ex
r change yesterday, when it fell t,
/ 7lla, or less than one-third OF il
: quoted price q few years ago.
;. The directors of the Maine Contra
@ railroad, subsidiary Of the New YorF
5 New Haven and Hartford, declared TIL
n regular quarterly dividend of $50
n share yesterday at Portland, Me.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
Faults Of the Direct Primary.

The truth is that the direct primary
has serious faults Chiefly these are
the plurality election, too often result
ing in minority CONTROL expense, and
a steadily increasing lack of interest
in the primary elections by the voter.
The partisans clamor, long continued,
generally merely personal, operates to
duh the yoter S interest, digust him
with the whole affair and cause him
Ito absent himself from the pons.
Naturally it was in the cities, with
their keen and varied contests, large
fields of contestants, and great inter
ests at stake, that the faults Of the
direct-primary system were first most
clearly exposed, and from the Ameri-
can city came the demand for an ef.
feetivc corrective In the adoption Of
the prcfercntialA system of voting .
great many thinkers believe that :
| long step toward the final solution Of
the problem OF an ideal electoral meth
od has been taken-From The Direct
| Primary and tho Preferential Method
Thy Karl a. BickcI, In the American
Review Of Reviews for November
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
New Wiles Of Mr.. Fox.


Ranch owners IN the new fox breed
ing industry of Eastern Canada have
found that the fox is by no means linz
tied to his willy tricks Of the woods, but
can invent clever scheme to escape for
every day III the week.
When fox ranches were first tried,
burrowing was the danger most guard
ed against, until an owner entered his
ranch one morning, ana was astouished
to find both foxes in one pen gone
without a sign OF o burrow. On exam
ing the pen carefully he discovered
scratches on the branches OF a firetree
near the wire side. The foxes had climb
"a the tree and jumped over the wire.
As it happened on an island. the foxes
were caught and put back again. All
branches near the wire We're Topped of
close to the trunk Two days later the
same two foxes escaped again. They
had scrambled up the knots and stumps
20 liberty, This time they enjoyed 2
lasting success, for a cold-snap had fro
zen the harbor, and they had hit the
trail across the ice to safety. After tins
incident all the fox ranchers encircled
their trees with tin collars.
Very soon they learned that the fox
es had other resources besides climbing
4 heavy snowfall had drifted over III,
fence and the next morning there were
no foxes to feed. Apparently that pair
Of foxes had stayed awake all night IN
/ ii the snow was high enough for then
! to leap over the fence.
\ Mr.. Fox in captivity is 2 master a
his old art Of digging. lie is pcrsisten'
land ingenious, and withal a very ship
perv customer Harry i. Peterson i
I Our Dumb Animals.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
THE JOYS OF TRAVEL.


(London Times Literary Supplement-
The power of enjoyment, of glowing
over things for their own sake, is a
rarer faculty than that of writing Eng,
lish. 1t is a consoling truth that the
joys of travel are reserved for middle
age. Little does it matter where young
people go; they are always voyaging in
the land of youth; they carry it with
them wherever they turn, they make
discoveries about themselves there. 1t
rs rather waste of time and money for
them TO take long journeys to delightful
places while such places only serve as
a fitting background for romance and
ambition. But when men and women
begin to grow tired Of themselves then
is the time to travel-then they really
90 abroad; they step beyond the bar
rers of their personal experience and
set forth as true Adventures. Then
alone are they content to take what
| they find without adapting it to their
needs; to let a place charm them; sink
, into them until they become part of its
| being. Who can compute the pleasure
/ that q curve can give-the line of q
gray roof. high pitched and gabled, the
| bend of a road. the broken light upon
/ broken fountain? These may be only
humble joys, but it is when life has
| humbled us that we come into our tru
I est haPpiness-the happiness OF thing;
that exist independently Of Us, that vii
90 on after we have departed. And i
is this sense of permanence endowed
! with all the destinations of the trans
I itory-of chance and pot-luck, or risl
and discovery which makes of trave
i such a growing source of pleasure, on
1 that leaves a fortune behind it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

ment and praise from such eminent
Americans as Rev. Charles II. Park
hurst, who wrote of the play: All
employers of labor, who underpay
their women employees, should go to
see this play for the lesson it will
teach them, > and the bishop of Wyo-
ming, who said: 81 shall never for
get the lesson it portrayed > Within
the Law is in four acts and as many
scenes. 1t viii be given here by the
iwell known players who have scored
| individual hits in their respective
roles: Catherine Tower, Dewitt C.
Jennings, Marie Fitzgerald, George A.
Wright, Roekclif" Fellows and Harold
Hartsall.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
STOVES TO BURN.

You viii find all kinds Of heating
stoves and ranges here. We make a
speciality of good stoves and if you Will
take the trouble to investigate you vail
find our prices very modest. We are
expert in all branches of the plumbing
and heating business and can assure
you satisfaction. Pearl T. Clapp, CGX's
Block.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
TO BE SURE.

When one Of the family is sick and
your physician has written prescrip-
ton to be filled you want to be sure
you are getting what he prescribes.
The sure way is to bring your prescrip-
ton work here-where purity, care and
accuracy are exercised in their prepa-
ration. Wilfred f. Root, druggist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
SMOOTH AS SILK.

When a collar gets little worn and
rough edged it is mighty uncomfort-
able thing to wear. We have u special
collar ironing machine that makes
your collars white as snow and smooth
as silk, and they viii wear twice as
long. You will be delighted with our
laundry work. Try it. Brattleboro
Steam Laundry, 10 Flat Street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

iss'L41o ao has <1A4SSAy 1 etAu = Sl SciI1
SO That Validity of Bond Issue as
Savings Bank Investment Will Not
Be Impaired.
NEW YORK, Dee II. - After an
unbroken record of 40 years as div
idend payer, the New York. New Ha-
ven and Hartford railroad company
has finally been forged to the necessity
of suspeuding futther disbursements
on its SIj7, 100000 of stock. This de-
cision was reached late yesterday. at
ter 4 protracted meeting Of the direc-
tors at the Grand Central terminal in
this city. The action of the board,
| while partly foreshadowed BY the re-
i cent acute weakness of the stock, viii
come as a shock to thousands of in
yestors, particularly i'm New England.
it is estimated that not less than
! Si0.o9e,000 of New Haven stock and
/ bonds as web as securities of afiiliat-
ed companies, are held By savings
banks and other financial institutions
as vel! as in estates This is especial
lv true Of Massachusetts and Con.
ncctieut, and applies in no small de
gree to Vermont and New Hampshire
The action of the directors, most OF
whom were present, was unanimous
The formal statement Of Chairman
Howard Elliott, which gives the con
clusion of the board in detail, follows
The directors have given much
thought to the question Of tho diyi
dend to be paid Dee. 81. The New Ha
wen is strong company owning val
Euable property, real estate and securi
ties, worth many millions of dollars
Some Of this real estate and tn
4 lproperty represented by the sccuritie
/ and the securities themselves. can il
time be marketed and thus strengthe
1 the cash resources of the company. ]
, is very difficult to sell property an
securities at this time. and the direC
tors believe it is unwise to attemp
to de- so until general conditions an
D better.
During the calendar year 1913 tn
road has already paid dividends Of fv
per cent, amounting to SS,G57 ,36l.5t
For the four months OF the fiscal yea
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
LADIES PLEASE NOTICE.

Perhaps Won need ribbon or velvet or
silks for your Christmas fancy work,
or you might decide that handsome
dress or street hat would not only please
some one, but would be a useful gift
At present We are having remarkable
| discount sale. Mrs. Bascom, So Main
Fstreet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
WILL INTEREST YOU.

We have an exquisite line of fash
ionable ladies' hand bags, which range
IN price from five to $l2, and music
rolls from one dollar to five. If you
would like to buy one present to
please the whole family get a Victor
Victrola. Terms to please the pur-
chaser. l.. II. Barber, Brooks House
block.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
THAT'S THE WAY.

At Christmas time, when You are
called upon to spend your money, why
not buy useful gifts? Something that
will please the whole family. House fur
niture is one thing. A bed room suit,
a couch, library table, an easy chair. a
handsome set Of table china. Thou
sands Of suggestive things at Emcr-
son & Co.'S, aud at real bargain
prices
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
WHO'S WHO?

Who IS going. to get the piano? It
going to be close contest, and per
haps just doller or two in votes VIII
win the prize. so DO all you can for
your favorite contestant. Your dollar
viii 20 rs far here as anywhere for
groceries and you viii like our good
prices and service. J. +. Allen &
Son, % Elliot street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
MR.. Workman!

We make q specially of heavy, well
made, worllingmen s shoes, the kind
that will last longer and cost YOU less
and please you better than those you
are accustomed to buying. Come this
way the next time YOU 80 looking for
shoes. We are expert in repair work
and our prices are reasonable.-C. l..
Kaye, 81 Elliot st.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
WIVES OF BRArTLEBoRo.

We want you to try Arrow Flour
rot for the sole purpose Of getting
your flour business, but because it is
a brand that is chuck full of goodness
aud will give better baking results
than fours of the ordinary variety.
Phone 2G7W-R. II. Amidon, rs Main
St.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
WITHIN THE LAW.

Strong Drama of New York Life Com
ing to Auditorium Dec. II.
Bayard WELLER 5 Within the Law,
which ran for an entire year at the
Eltinge theater, New York city, will
be seen here on Dec. II at the Audi
forum, for one night only. This is
the melodrama treating Of modern con
ditions in New York life, which has
caused sensation not only in the
metropolis, but throughout the coun-
try; for it has provoked editorial com
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

As disease appendicitis became
known about 80 years ago. Since that
time it is estimated that fully 2Ne,0oo
people in this country have undergone
surgical operations as cure.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

1t is said that thousands Of lots IN
Manhattan ana Brooklyn. 5000 office
bindings and dwellings and several
churches and cemeteries are to bc sold
for taxes.