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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
SAYS TRIP To The
MOON is POSSIBLE
French Engineer Tells How Il
Can Be Done.

Paris.-A stir was caused by a paper
read before the members OF the French
Physical society by Robert Esnault
Pelterie, the brilliant young engineer,
on how to get from the earth to the
moon in forty-eight hours.
NJ. Peltere insists that his idea is
practicable. based on scientific calcula-
tons and not reminiscent OF Jules
Verne's romance.
The vehicle for the first travellers tC
the moon will, he says, be closed yes
sci of extreme lightness. prov ided with
q motor OF great power, a combination
which the astonishing advances Of To-
comotion during the past b inbred years
brings well into sight.
Since there is no atmosphere in the
space between our planet and the moon
no system OF propellers would be OF
any use, and the only possible means
OF driving the vehicle forward would
be an adaptation Of the rocket princl-
pie, which, he says, works as well in
vacuum as in air.
The motor then would work a kind
OF continuous rocket, and n. Pelterie
has made calculations OF just how much
power the engine must have to carry
the vehicle along the 100000 odd miles
between the earth and its satellite.
For a vehicle weighing one ton the
motor would have to be OF 4l4,0OO
horsepower. For added weight the
horsepower must be proportionately in
creased. When this combination was
realized the journey would be divided
into three parts. The first would be to
drive the vehicle with increasing speed
until the sphere of the earth's attrac-
ton was passed. During the second
the vehicle would continue its journey
! by inertia until 1t reached the point
where the moons attraction began
while the third would be the simple
matter Of dropping on to the latter's
| surface, no motive force being neces
sary.
The first OF these phases, according
to the lecturer. would last "a minutes
and 9 seconds; the second phase, As
hours and so minutes; the third, 3 min
utes and 46 seconds, giving a total Of
40 hours IT minutes 55 seconds.
During the first 1000 miles, he says
the passengers would have the sen
sation OF weighing one-tenth more thar
usual, but afterward they would ceas'
to weigh at all and have the sensation
Of falling indefinitely into space.
To remedy the bad physical effect
which might result from these phe
nomena special appliances. says NJ
Pelterie, might be installed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
WOMAN WITH FISH SCALES
Peculiar Skin Formation of Blind Pa.
tient Attracts Doctors.

Cincinnati, O.-Members OF the Gin
cinnati Academy of Medicine were
startled at their weekly meeting by
the appearance OF a woman with
scales, similar to those of q fish, COW
ering her body, who was exhibited by
DR.. Robert Sattler, the oculist.
DR.. Sattler had her brought into the
room while discussing a recent oper.
alton for the eyes The woman was
practically blind. Dr.. Sattler explain
ed that through heredlty she was af-
fiicted with near blindness. In per
forming an operation on the woman's
eyes DR.. Sattler discovered the pecul-
lar scale formation OF her skin.
''It Is one Of the most unusual cases
1 have ever heard Of" he said. 1T
cannot be explained"
The woman told the doctors that she
felt no pain or Inconvenience from her
peculiar covering. After the scientific
curiosity OF the assembly had been
gratified she was whlsked away in an
automobile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

The Needlecraft will meet with Mrs. J.
C. johnson, IA Forest street, tomorrow
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Bartlett returned
last evening from Boston, where they have
been visiting at the home of her brother,
Frank Crosicr
Mrs. H. c. Harris and Mrs. Henry Lamb
entertained about 20 women Tuesday
afternoon at thimble social at the home
Of Mrs. Lamb.
W. f. Stellman is about to build barn
at the rear of his dwelling, to be used for
a garage and stable. 1t will be "A by "a
feet. f. c. Brown has the contract.
A social was held last evening in the
parlors of the First Congregational church
under the auspices of the Christian En-
deavor society. There was an attendance
Of about 50. Games were enjoyed and
piano selections were rendered by Mrs.
Henry Lamb, Miss Hazel Chase and Miss
Charlotte Knight Refreshments we're
served
A. l.. Miller of Bonnyvale road expert
enced much difficulty Tuesday in collect
ing his mail, which was left in his mail
box on r. 7. d. . Owing to the high
wind the cover was partly lifted and the
letters and papers were scattered about in
every direction. Parts of the newspapers
were found several rods away
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
AN AMERICAN-MADE FARCE.
Burlington Has Words of High Praise
for Officer e66.

The Burlington Free Press has this TO
say of Officer COG, which appeared in
that city Monday evening and will be
seen in Brattleboro Saturday: -
When the amusing series OF situations
in Officer csc were drawing to a close
last evening at the Strong Theatre Miss
Burton, folded in Gadwin's arms, re
marked, 1T seems just as if it couldn't
happen except in play And Gladwin
replied, Believe me- dear it couldn't
And so it couldn't, but that does not
prevent this frolicsome little farce from
being the freshest, most original and in
genious farce OF recent years, seeming
even to outshinc Baby Mine The sue
cess of "OHiccr 66G" has been and still Is
nothing short Of prodogious. Last even
ing it was received with enthuiasm by a
large audience that laughed unrestrain-
edly at its swiftly moving surprises and
absurdities
It belongs, along with Baby Mine,
The Million and Stop Thief, to that
class of American made farces which have
Of late years become universally popular
and unique in kind and which have killed
dead as a door nail the old French farce.
1t Is based on an ingenious and absurd
premise that rich young man, tired #
seeking thrills III Europe, might come
home to find thief in possession of his
house and name; and about to get away
with his valuable collection of paintings
and the girl he was to fall in love with.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
EAST DOVER.

Mrs. S. H. Lazelle of Brattleboro visited
her son. c. ]. Lazelle, last week.
Schools are expected to begin in this
part of the town Monday, April Z.
Clarence Rice has finished work for D.
S. Prouty. Carl Brown takes his place
firing.
Charles Ingram is very i'll with heart
trouble. NJ A Moore also is i'll. DR..
White attends them.
Rena Powers. who works in Wollaston,
Mass, came Wednesday OF last week to
attend the funeral of her nephew, Clayton
Goodell.
NJ. G. Gooden of Fishers Island, n. y,
visited his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Goodell,
and other relatives here from Sunday to
Tuesday.
Ralph Howe, a student of the Massachu,
sets state college, is spending his Easter
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. D. Howe.
It is reported that Clarence Rice has
bought Stanley Workman's cottage which
he built last fall near Herman Powers
| in Brookside.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Halliday of Brat
| tleboro are spending a few days Will
! their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W c. Halla
| day and Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Turner.
H. NJ. Brown and Laton Snow of thi
| place and Frank Hescock of West Dove
went Thursday of last week to attend tn
listers meeting held in Rutland Friday
Some of those who are enjoying thei
Easter vacations at their homes here ar
Miss Faith Yeaw of Smith college, Mis-
Ruby Howe of Mortified seminary, Mis-
Mary Turner, Miss Ruth Hale and Fores
| Wentworth Of the Brattleboro high schoc
and Miss Gertrude Holland of the Wi
mington high school.
Clayton, year and 10 months, son {
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Goodell, died Tue
day morning of last week after only on
days illness with pneumonia. He was a
play as usual around the house Sunda!
but was taken seriously Ill Monday. TIL
doctor was called, but nothing could b
done. The funeral was held in the Meth
, dist church Thursday at IL a. m, Rev. {
E. Newton officiating and the burial too
place in the Dover Center cemetery. MUG
: sympathy is felt for Mr.. and Mrs. Goodel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
NEW TUBERCULOSIS CURE.
italian Asserts Injection of His Secret
Serum improves Patients.

italian Asserts Injection of His Secret
Serum Improves Patients.
Rome.-Gluseppi Nurgis. a Sardini.
an chemist asserts be has discovered
a cure for tuberculosis which is des.
tined to eclipse that of Dr.. Fried,
mann. the Berlin physician. 1t con.
sists of a subcutaneous injection OF a
sscret serum composed OF two ele-
ments the nature of which has not
been divulged. 1t is said experiments
on animals with the serum have
achieved wonderful results.
DR.. Nurgis is now treating seven pa
tents, all of whom are in the last
stages Of consumption. Dr. Nurgis re
fuses to divulge the secret of his
treatment and VIII not allow it to be
tried at the hospitals. The physician
who attended the present patients ad
mits that a decided improvement fol
lowed the first injection of the serum
AID that the most alarming symptoms
disappeared completely.
Dr. Nurgis has secured medical Ger
tif1cates to the effect that his I'm
known remedy certainly has a benefi
cial effect. He hopes to effect rea
cures before patenting the serum ant
announcing his discovery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

W. G. Dooittle was at his lumber
camp in Wardsboro yesterday and To-
Gated the mill site He will superin-
tend the entire job.
The annual assembly Of Connecticut
Valley council, No. Is, r. and S. NJ,
will be held at Masonic temple tonight
at 80 for the election of officers.
John A. Gum, instead of John B.
Dunton, was elected one of the the
delegates from Leo council, K. of c.,
to attend the state convention.
Mrs. Charles Ebbighausen fell down
flight of stairs Tuesday at her home
below the elbow. DR.. L. +. Lynch was
called to attend her.
The Brattleboro Drug company has
bought and will soon install a Puffer
soda fountain of the most modern
design. 1t is what is known as the
sealed type and will be equipped with
an electric carbonater.
DR.. Harry z. Greene won the final
match in the pool in the Vermont
Wheel club 5 tournament last night,
defeating Charles Voetsch 100 to 40.
| DR.. Greene was high mark man and
| Eoetsch had the limit handicap, his
mark being 50.
The committee in charge of arrange
emnts for the ball TO be given April p IN
! Festival hall by the operators in the local
| telephone exchange report liberal sale
of tickets and express appreciation for the
general interest manifested in the affair.
An orchestra of eight pieces will furnish
music and Carl Leitsinger of Boston will
be the cornet solOlst.
The middle store in the MILESTONE
building is being fitted up for a fruit
store for y. Latches & Sons, who have
a store in Hinsdale and run team
to this and other towns. Mr. Latches
is in Boston buying soda fountain
which will stand on the south side OF
the store near the entrance. 1t viii
be one of the finest in the state and
will be 90 feet or more in length.
Thomas A. Judge of Holyoke, grand
son of the late Thomas Judge of Brat
tleboro and son of William Judge Of
| Holyoke. formerly of Brattleboro, has
been made assistant cashier of the Hol
yoke National bank, where he has beer
employed nearly II years. He was of
fered the position of cashier, but de
clined it. His father, William Judge
has been a letter carrier in Holyokt
many years.
Merrill Archie Stark, jr., eight weeks
old, son of Merrill Archie and Mary Eliza
beth (Niles) Stark, died Tuesday at the
home Of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs
George NJ. Stark, of 81 Cedar street He
had been i'll two weeks with bronchitis
The funeral was held yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock at the house. Rev D. F
Trout, pastor of the Universalist church
oficiated and the burial took place in the
West Brattleboro cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
NEWFANE.

Congregational church Morning wor-
ship at II, sermon by the pastor. Sun
day school at 1915. Evening service
7.30. Christian Endeavor Tuesday eve
ming, subject The Ideal Christian and
His Humility. Leader, Miss Mary Ben
son. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7.30. o. r. Wright will have charge
and his theme viii be, The Christian
on the Farm. The four prayer meet
Ings in April viii be in charge of
four laymen, and the men are especial
" invited to be present. Following are
che subjects and leaders: April s. The
Christian in the Home, John Convey;
April 10, The Christian on the Farm,
o. R. Wright; April Il, The Christian
IN the Secret Orders, George Bush
April "a, The Christian in Business, F
A. Dewitt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
BIRTHS.

In Wilmington. March %, a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. George Jacobs.
In Brattleboro, March %, a daugh-
ter, Marjorie Ernestine to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry A. Coburn.
o. In West Brattleboro, March "a, a
son to Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Avolia.
In Brattleboro, March 81, son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer L. Peck.
In Brattleboro, April l, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Manning.
In Brattleboro, April /, a son, Dean
Wheeler, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H
Ross.
In Schenectady, n. Y, April 5, a son,
James Fisk Hooker, jr., to James Fisk and
Anna Maud Essex Hooker, and grand
son to Mrs. George w. Hooker OF Brattle-
boro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

Willis o. Cole, clerk in the DwinneH
drug store in Lyndonville, was arrested
Monday Immediately after the burial
of his wife, Charlotte Grove Cole, in
in Wentworth, \. H. Mrs. Cole died
while alone in her room in the Pleas
ant Valley House in Lyndonville Fri
day. Her husband discovered the body
and called the health officer. who re-
ported that the woman committed sui
eide by taking poison. Sheriff Worthen
and State 5 Attorney Dutton conducted
an investigation which resulted in
Coles arrest. The couple were married
several years ago and separated. About
two weeks ago Mrs. Cole, a nurse, re-
turned to Lyndonville to live with her
husband again. The body of Mrs. Cole
viii be exhumed and Drs. Stone and
Whitney of Burlington will conduct
| an autopsy. 1t is expected that Cole s
| hearing will be held April O. Health
Officer Copeland expresses the belief
that Mrs. Cole met death by stryeh-
nine poisoning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

Mrs. w. L. WATSON of Waterbury, pres-
dent of the state federation of woman's
clubs, reports that the organization now
includes As clubs with a membership Of
over 1000. Two clubs in Fair Haven,
and one each in Middlebury, Norwich and
Barre have recently joined the federation.
An attractive program is being arranged
for the annual meeting of the federation,
to be held in st. Johnsbury June 4 and ;.
Mrs. Percy Pennypacker of Texas, presi-
dent of the general federation; Mrs En-
mons Croker of Fitchburg, chairman OF
conservation work of the general fedora
ton, and Miss Helen Winslow of Boston
will be among the guests of honor. Spe-
cial emphasis Will be laid upon the exten
sion of household economics. Mrs. Was
son Is giving the greatest part of her time
to this work and the growth of the work
in the state shows the interest
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
Aded pair Mad.

Wichita. Kan.-George *. Simkins.
seventy years old, and Mrs. Jane Aud.
sixty-two years old, were married here
after brief courtship. They went to
church a few weeks ago and while
waiting for the janitor to open the
doors fell into conversation. They
walked home together after services.
and the acquaintance ended in mar
riage. Both are wealthy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
MARRIAGES.

In Springfield, Mass, March 81, by
Rev. Clarence f. Holmes of Westfeld,
Mass, Robert W. Field, formerly of
Hinsdale, n. H, and Miss Ida H. Baer,
both of Springfield.
In Newport, n. H, March %, by Rev.
Frederick D. Hayward of Brattleboro,
DR.. Clarence f. jenkins of Keene, n. H.,
and Miss Emma Robb of Newport, n.
II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

DR.. r. II. Stone and DIR. Whitney Of
Burlington performed an autopsy on the
body Of Samuel Fisk at McIndoes Tuesday
and found that death was not caused by
drowning Owing to the decomposition OF
the body it was impossible to determine
the cause Of death. No further official in
vestigation will be made, although the
mystery of Fisk's disappearance and death
has not been cleared
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
DEATHS.

In East Dover, March %, Clayton
Joseph, l year, 10 months and IA
days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Goodell.
In East Jamaica, March 80, c. E.
Symonds, rs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03
Card of Thanks.

We the undersigned desire to express our
heartfelt thanks to the friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us at the time
of the death and burial of our dear baby.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Goodell.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

F'Why don't you make Johnny wash
his hands once in while9'
"They are taking finger prints at
his school, answered the wife, "and
you know how the child loves to ex
eel. - Kansas City Journal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

''For the lands sake-use Bowker's
Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

A very small boy was once observed
sitting in tramcar rocking himself
to and fro.
A sympathetic old gentleman in
CURED if he were Ill, and receiving a
negative reply, said: ''Then why are
you moving backwards and forwards
like that?"
The small boy made no pause in his
regular oscillations as he said: well.
you see. mister, I've just bought a
watch from Tucker for one-and-six-
pence, and if I stop moving like this
here the watch won't go any more"
-Tit-Bits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

The next dance in Odd Fellows hal
will be held April ADV. *27-29.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-04-03

True greatness never goes to a man g
head.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
CRITERION Home REPRESENTED,

Fargo Forum: Miss Tilli"n Ton
PING snre"intendent Of the Florence
Crittenden home is entertaining as her
guess at the Gardner hotel This week
Mrs. G.. O. Thomas aud Miss Eliza
beth Biggs of New York city. Mrs.
Thomas and Miss Pioes are national
secretaries of the Florence Critten.
den Home association and have been
TRAVELLING +hro-oh tho state in the in
terest of the FARGO home. They have
visited the home here and will Ie"ve
tonight for the east to make their
renorts on the homes of the western
states. They have done splendid work
thronphOUt The %countrv and especially
in this STATE. Miss TGnping viii leave
newt week for Minneapolis where she
will attend the national meeting of
the Worlds Purity association. Miss
Topping received her appointment Il
short time ago from Gov. Hanna and
viii he the only North Dakota repre-
sentative. In Minneapolis she will
meet Mrs. Kate Wallet Barrett Of
Virginia, president of the National
Florence Crittenden Home association
and vice president of the World Pur-
ity association.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
ENTRIES NOUS CLUB OF GRAND
FORKS.

The Entire Nous club will hold it's
regular meeting on Monday afternoon
at 8 o'clock, at the home Of Mrs. A.
]. Becker, 915 Belmont avenue. An
interesting program has been ar
ranged. Mrs. O. B. Burtness. will have
charg of tn parliamentary drill. Fol.
lowing the business session a short
session a short social session will be
enioved. The club will take up the
study of Enelish authors and the pro-
gram will be as follows:
Maria Edgworth-Mrs. II. G. Lyk-
ken.
Frances Burney-Mrs. S. H. Ash
ley.
Jane Austin-Mrs. Frank Griffin.
Ronney-Mrs. w. H. Witherstine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
CIVIC LEAGUE OF GRAND FORKS
PLANS PROGRAMS,

Grand Forks Herald: In order to
raise funds which the Women's Civic
league must have for the purpose OF
! carrying on the winters work, the
finance committee of that organi7a-
ION has arranged to give two public
entertainments. The first OF these
will he at the First Methodist church,
Monday evening, November 3, when
George A. Benson will be presented
in a program Of dramatic readings.
int]ersnersed with musical numbers
bv several Of the city's best talent.
The entertainment will be one Of the
treats OF the season and will 3c given
at ronular prices in order that every
member of the League and every lovai
citizen who appreciates the work or
+hat hodv NAV have an opportunity
If lending a hand.
Mr.. BENSON is a reader Of UNUSUAL
ability and this will be his first pub
1ir arpearance in This CITY RE has
reod before the Sock and Buskin so
"'rtv Of the university, and has al
ways been enthusiastically received
The Musical numbers will be ot the
very best and the complete program
will be announced within a day or
two.
During the coming week members
Of the LEAGUE will make a canvass OF
+he city for the sale of tickets for
this entertainment and the support Of
everyone is urgently requested The
league is without funds at present
ard the good work canno+ go on with.
cut generous assistance from the pub
lie.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
WITH THE

mothers interested are cordially inyit'
ed to come and bring their fancy
work.
The Votes For Women league held
a business meeting last evening al
the public library. There was a large
attendance present and the meeting
was a most enthusiastic one. Ward
0lans were made for the coming cam
paigns and several other ma tiers Of
Importance were discussed. Mss
Rankin of Missoula, Mont, who has
spent several weeks in this part of
the stae, was not present at the meet.
ing last evening, but will probably
be present at the next meeting. She
sroke at Lisbon last evening and to
dsv is in OakesI Mss Rankin will
~eturn to Fargo the last Of the week
70 spend the weekend as the cues
Of Mrs. E. NJ. Darrow.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
A jolly Time.

A Jelly Time.
Master Russell Call was mine host
asst evening at a delightful Halloween
party, at which his neighborhoor
friends were guests. The boys were
asked for dinner, which was made
festive with decorations in the regu.
'otion c"lors of orange and black, with
cats and cars and hopkins galore, all
Indicative of the things that pre-
around with the witches in the full Of
the moon on Halloween. The dinner
asst d Just as good, however, as if
the COLLINS weren't around, and the
games afterward were the ~jolliest
ever.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31

Medical Director and Mrs. James Duncan
Gatewood, became the bride of Lieut..
Earl North, Of the Engineering Corps
Of the army. The ceremony took place III
st. Margaret's Church and was followed
by a reception at the home Of the brides
arentS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
EIM

We have the exclusive agency. II
~ buy a Kimball Piano from any
her concern IN this city you are
oble 70 have to pay a royalty on it
: you buy elsewhere in this terri
Try you will get a saopworn or sec
Mdhand piano, Is no one else ca
~ Kimbal. pianos at the factory for
lis city. | can sell you as cheap as
anyone, because these prices are
'oade by the w. w. Kimball Co. a
heir factory. Please call and see
ew instruments just received a. our
ore. Terms to suit you. Peck's
Tusic House.-(Adv)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-10-31
IN THE SOCIAL A
At Leai.

At Leal.
Miss Minnie Nelson and Mrs. Frank
White of Valley City, spent Tuesday
at the Industrial show at Leal, where
Mrs. White was asked to address the
women.