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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-26
Gary &Pracdcdl
Tome Drec Mating
leN0nC
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PREPARED Especially For This Newspaper
BY Pictorial Reciezp

preston on junior models and are very
prettily carried out in combinations of
materials.
Plaid silk and plain blue serge are
used for the dress illustrated today.
The cape and vest arc of silk, also the
lower part Of the two piece skirt. The
average size required tx yard of plain
material 81 inches wide and yard of
plaid silk 40 inches wide.
The cutting Of this dress Is unusual
because certain portions are laid on
plain fold of the material while 9TH
ers are arranged on a quarter-fold.
The front and revers (cut in onel. the
back, vest, sleeve, collar, cape and cuffs
arc laid on a fold Of the serge, the parts
of pattern marked by triple TIT" per-
forations. being on tho edge Of the fold
Those showing a line OF large so" per-
for2tions are arranged on a thread OF
the serge. On d quarter fold OF the
goods, the upper skirt section, uinic
and lower skirt section are arrcaeed
all on q lengthwse f0id.
Begin by undertaking the front from
front edge to one inch inside of line q
large 20" perforations to make tn'
waist. Turn over on outside on iptr
20" perforations for ievers, AdjuE
vest to position underneath fam
matching corresponding single s gge
20" and double small 90" perforations
leaving edge TO left Of center-front free
for opening Close under-arm seam as
notched, close shoulder seam. Gather
lower edge of front and back between
double TT" perforations. Adjust cape
or facing on front and back as Illus
trated, center backs and neck edges
even; stitch front edge along double
500 pcrforations In front. Sew collar
to neck edge as notched.
Close sleeve seam. add cuff and in
sert sleeve In armhole without fullness
For the skirt and tunic join the two
upper sections, the two lower sections
and tho tunic sections as notched
Turn under lower edges on small %
perforations. Lap folded edge of up
per skirt section on lower notches and
centers even and stitch. Arrange tu-
mic on skirt, centers even Oarge 20
perforations indicate back sections)
stitch upper edges together Sew &c
lower edge of waist, centers even
large 20" perforation at under-arn
seam.
Trim with buttons of the same or Q
contrasting material.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-09-26
PROMINENT HARRISBURG
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE BY
CARB0LIC ACID R0UT'

Everett c. Baker committed sui
eide by drinking carbolic acid at hi
home in Harrisburg. No caus
could be assigned. He was lare,
property holder and his family rela
tons were apparently pleasant. Ba
ker attempted suicide ten years agt
by jumping IN the river at st. Louis
but was rescued by policeman.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Younq's Impromptu.

To most persons Edward Young is
the author of Might Thoughts" and
nothing more. but he was also man
of the world and shrewd and caustc
wit as well as the rector OF St Mary's
church at Weiwyn.
1t was there in the garden OF the rec
tory that he composed some OF the best
impromptu verses known. lie was
walking with two ladies when some
one summoned him to the house. His
companions were agreeable. and be
was in no haste TO leave them Turn
ing as be reached the gate. he said:
Thus Adam looked when from the garden
driven
And thus disputed orders sent from
heaven.
Like him. so and yet to so am loath:
Like him, / go, for angels drove US both
Hard was his fate. but mine still more
unkind:
His Eve went with MIN. out mine stays
behind
london Express
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

the hopper and watching the grinding
process.
Grown in Nermont?'
80 No. It's Western corn. grind
Il thousand bushels of that sort Of corn
to one of the home product. -
THAT 5 where the Vermont farmer
makes & mistake, ism t it?'
ut certainly is. - And then he pro
ceeded to remark. as many another has
done, on the failure of the Vermont
farmer to raise more corn and other
things that are now sent him from the
West in return for his cash.
The Tribune is not Cup in all the
things that the farmer does not do. OF
can do. But the Tribune reads the pa
pens, notes the expressed opinions OF
experts, and attends agricultural meet
ings where such things are discussed
by those who ought to know. And tho
Tribune sometimes doubts if every Yer
mont farmer is giving much careful
thought and study to these phases OF
his most important industry, with
view to raising all he possibly can OF
the things which he himself needs t.
ensure the best results.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

Northtield, reader, will give several
readings besides a musical program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Winter and two
children CT Athol. Mass, have been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. George T. Win
-er over the holidays.
Louis Thayer of Little Falls, \. Y,
Guy Thayer of White River junction
ana Ralph Thayer of Boston were at
heir home here for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Clark of
turner's Falls were visitors in the home
of DR.. and Mrs. c. S. Clark for Christ
mas, returning home Friday evening.
Mrs. Rosella Knight was discharged
from the Melrosc hospital Friday and
went to her home on Melrosc street
Waldo Kendall was discharged Satur-
lay afternoon and went to his home
in Manchester, this state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
SAVES MONEY FOR vERMoNTERs
Weights and Measures Commissioner
Issues Annual Report

Hugh Henry, commissioner of
weights and measures, in his annual
report says that inspection and rocti-
Geation of the creamery scales for the
weighing Of samples of cream Is esti-
mated to have saved from 100000 TO
$200,0 600, says the Montpelier Argus.
He discussed at some length the num-
Der of stores where scales are found
incorrect upon the rc-iuspoction see
ond and third time.
Two wears ago the department in
Spected 2.00I stores while new inspec-
tions were made in % stores.
In the last year they have re-inspect-
ed 2SI2 stores and made new inspec-
tions in 500 stores. He believes there
| is need Of more help in his depart
ment which is the smallest in the
country. much smaller for the amount
of work being done than in some
states.
| Twenty four persons were prosecuted
in 1912-I913. one-third of the mum
Der residing in Burlington. In 1913.
1911 there have been eight prosecu
tions.
Two years ago vcrdicts of guilty
were found in all eases, while last
lyear 5 record was three verdicts OF
guilty and three of not guilty The
Jury disagreed in the case against
Ralph n Newton of Georgia, and the
indictment against Swift and company
was quashed, after the case had beer
re-opened.
| He recommends change in tn,
wording of the statutes so that it viii
he possible to prosecute a large con
Germ like "A trust. He finds that tn,
merchants in general are anxious t.
have their scales and measures accu
lrate. -----.- -a
Upon the question of value. receive,
for money expended he gives figure
to prove that the department has save
Il great amount of money to tn
CONSUMERS, including about $l7400
upon butter alone by the correction o
the prints used in the butter market.
He finds over $4,000 is saved t
consumers each year by stopping tn
general use of bags in handling o
coal Vermont is one of two or tire
states in. the union that has accom-
lphshcd anything in the way of seal
testing for weighing carload lots.
The department has tested II raj
road scales which has dene much &c
] tho protection of shippers as well a
CONSUMERS. This work occupied l
days by nearly the entire force.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Placing the Responsibility.
{ Rutland News. J

The matter of placing the respon-
sibility for the unfortunate status Of
Vermont $ courts today is interesting.
howbeit futile. The harm has been
done. The people trusted in an able
commission appointed to recommend
Ranges in the constitution, and ex-
pected that they would do the work
thoroughly and well. This commission
lid this work carelesslv, and no effort
en- the part of any member of it TO
escape the primary responsibility is to
be taken seriously. Secondly, the peo-
lie trusted the Legislature Of 1912 to
rive the matter thorough review.
That 5 what Legislators are elected and
paid for. And no effort Of any member
If the last general assembly 10 escape
responsibility for~his carelessuess is to
&c taken seriously. Thirdly, the peo-
gle themselves had ample opportunity
20 read the proposed amendments aud
| discover the weakness. And that is
bout the situation plainly and frank
| ly spoken.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Peanuts as They Grow.

The peanut plant somewhat resen-
bles clover in its foliage and has small.
yellow single flowers. After blossom
ing the little pods bend down and
thrust themselves into the soil. when
they grow into the well known thick
shelled fruits. In cultivating the pods
are covered with earth. thus 1nsuruG Il
large crop. Peanuts are natives OF
tropical America. but are now grown IA
many warm countries. In the southern
United States they constitute an i'm
portant crop.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Clubhouse Provides City Home for
Farmers

For the convenience of the farmers
of the surrounding counties who have
contributed to the business growth and
prosperity of the town, a clubhouse
has been erected at Seymour, Ind, and
is being maintained for their exclusive
use. Membership in the organization
is limited TO agriculturists and their
families, who make this their residence
during their periodical visits from the
country. Housekeeping equipment is
provided so that meals may be cooked
and served by a family in the same
manner as if it were at home. There
are several small apartments III the
building, each fitted with modern con
venienccs, so that a family may have
privacy If it is desired. There are
reading rooms and rest rooms. comfort
ably furnished and we'll supplied with
books and current literature, and in
one pant of the building there is u
large nursery whore a matrou is in
constant attendance to care for the chill
dren 50 that the parents may be free
to transact their business. \ picture
of the building appears in the january
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

The increase in state expenses in Yer
mont has been severely criticised, but the
situation here Is excellent i'm comparison
with some other states. Seven years ago
Connecticut had surplus of over SOD,
OOO Today it is eleven millions in the
hole, with comparatively little to show for
the deficit Immense sums have been paid
out in addition to the eleven millions of
borrowed money, all of which Is in excess
OF generous revenues. The Bristol Herald,
in calling attention to the need for re
trenchment, says that the amazing thing
is that taxpayers do not appear to care
much more about the reckless cxtrava-
ganco than the happy-go-luclSy legislators
who squandered the money.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
BURSTING SHELLS.
They Shatter the Nerves of Soldiers
They Do Not Even Scratch.

They Do Not Even Scratch.
1t has been proved that the compare
lively harmless bombarding. so far as
wounds are concerned. OF a besieged
town is terribly demoraliZing 10 the
bravest men.
When a shell bursts near a group OF
twenty men it may kill one and wound
two. while the remaining seventeen eS-
cape without a scratch 1t will be
found. however. that many Of these
are never the same men again. No
matter how iron nerved they were be
fore, they are now irresolute and
timid and all their faculties are weak.
ened- Very often they are jeered at by
their comrades because of this change
But this is utterly unjust-iD fact.
their brains and spinal cords have been
injured by being violently shaken
against the walls Of their bony cavities
The same thing occurs in railway
collisions. People who were robust be
come quite feeble and nervous. though
they may not have received scratch.
This curious state in the case Of sol
diers is well recognized by doctors un-
der the name Of the mental injuries OF
explosives. The injuries are really
quite as physical as q shattered leg.
for they consist of q kind OF bruiSinG
of the very delicate tissue of the spinal
cord and brain.-London Standard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
HORSESHOE CURRENCY.
Curious Shaped Money In Use on the
West Coast of Africa.


West Coast of Africa.
Among the strangest coins iD the
world are those used in certain out of
the way towns and villages IN south
west Nigeria. on the west coast of AZ
RIGA. and called "manillas-"
In shape they resemble q horseshoe
with the two extremities flattened out
like q camel's foot Being made OF
solid copper. three eighths OF an inch
thick. they weigh over eight ounces
each. 10 face value" seven of these
queer coins are equivalent to one quar-
ter. so that a dollars worth would be
an uncomfortable heavy load
Not only are these 'maniIlaS' used
among the natives. but white traders
accept them as legal tender for goods
sold at the various stores at one TIM
this strangely shaped money had quite
a circulation in certain parts OF the
coast, but its use is now restricted 10
a few bush towns and one or two Of
the smaller scaboard places. including
Bonny Brass and AkaSsa.
''Manillas" are now very difficult to
obtain, and curio collectors value them
not solely by reason OF their scarcity.
but because of the novel serviette rings
they make when silver plated.-Wide
World Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
linauistic Barriers.

1t is generally accepted that the adop-
ton of a universal language. purely
spoken. is handicapped by the fact that
It is confronted with physical impossi-
bilities. In the first place. the vocal or
gans are so entirely dissimilar in differ
ent races that a language VIII change
too much for the various people using
# to understand each other. II the
Italian language could be given TO the
Chinese or the Russians II would
change so that In few years no one
would recognize it as the same, This
disability may be accounted fol by the
fact that the people in the chilly north
speak With the lips nearly closed and
those living in mild climate give free
articulation by opening the mouth
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
WEST BRATTLEBORO
a shadowlsnd Christmas.

The Christmas season at the Congrega-
'ional church began Sunday morning, Dec.
20, with special Christmas music and an
inspiring Christmas. message by the pas
eor. The first anthem, The Coming OF the
King, was acceptably rendered by a chorus
If 10 voices. After prayer a quartet con
5isting Of Miss Amy Mather. Miss Gene
Blodgett, Hazen Stockwel and Fred Ryan
sang for Il response Holy Night. The final
anthem, Hark, Hank My Soul, with obi
cato by Mrs W. +. Stellman and con-
ratio solo by Miss Gene Blodgett, was
specially fine and, as with the whole
program, showed much careful training
and hard work
The annual Christmas tree for the Sun
day school, held "Wednesday night, was
preceded by a very interesting and en-
oyable entertainment called \ Shadow
land Christmas The entertainment opened
with a solo, ShadoWtoWn, very acceptably
-ung by Mrs. W. +. Stellman. The pro-
! ioguc showed the ice lliddies, dressed in
white paiamas and carrying suit cases
who had Just come from the land of ice
and snow to bring greetings from Santa
ClauS. They also brought SNOWFALL pills
which if taken according to his prescIip-
tlon would produce the Christmas heart.
! Later another set of ice Riddles appeared.
| much smaller than the first, to, show the
| diminishing effect upon them OF the warm
climate as they went about on their er-
';tnds for Santa Claus DR. AIcrryhcat
and his helpers who were called upon by
| The ice Riddles to assist him, went through
the audience distributing the SNOWFALL
pills and creating much merriment.
The principal character of the little
play the shadowland queen impcrson
atcd by Doris Winchester, who next APP
pcared and called upon her elves to show
upon the screen the sights and scene,
which in every cline were visible al
Christmas time
Then began series of shadow picture,
illustrating the work Of Santa Claus hi,
workshop and helpers the chimney scalin.
trick and filling the stockings
70 introduce the idea of the Christina
heart, the heart chef and her assistant
next appeared in suitable costumes, will
bowls and mixing spoons and sang as the,
stirred all the ingredients which tn
: hearts contained. The shadowland queer
then called again upon her elves to shoy
the messenger boys as they started out t
5 deliver the hearts. Following this pctur
: some of the persons visited by the messen
ger boys were shown on the screen.
? As the shadow queen made her farewc
| remarks she disappeared behind the scree
= where she and her elves made their far,
! we'll bow.
r |. The rest of the evening was devoted t
, the tree which was very attractive with il
q beautiful decorations, colored lights an
5 wealth of presents. \ large and attentiv
/ audience was present. and the little chi
g drcn experienced the joys Of the Chris
q mas time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

MIR. and Mrs. Francis Avery Of
tharlemont were at Eugene Blodgett s
over the holidays.
Mrs. NJ. !. Stcbbins is caring for
Mrs. Jane Reed. Mrs Reed s coudi.
ticm remains about the same
Miss Mary Scott of Vernon who had
been staying ut the hospital several
day. has returned to her home.
Miss Maudic l.. Stone of BROOKLYN
visited her grandmother at Mrs. II. +.
Wrathcrhcad 5 over the weekend.
Mr.. aud Mrs. julius Harris of Shell
bur"e Falls are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. y. w. Harris
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles \. Robbins of
Orchard street were among those who
entertained large Christmas parties at
their homes
There will be a concert in the Bap
fist church Wednesday evening at s
| o clock, when Mrs. II. d. Doolittle OF
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
co-operation of subscribers to that end,
Prompt reports should be given of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
bT telephone or postal card, thus enabl-
ing the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper
bv this method that the publisher can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run OF paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; %
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton 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 Notices-Ten cents a 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, 1914-12-28
Caesar Used Elephants In Britain.

Tradition has it that Caesar brought
elephants with him to Britain and
that they contributed to his conquest
of the isfShd. Having unsuccessfully
attempted to cross the Thames, Caesar
built large turret on an elephant and
loading it with bowmen and singers,
ordered them to pass the stream,
whereupon the Britons, terrified at the
sight of the unknown monster, fed in
confusion.-London Chronicle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

These Democratic congressman from
Massachusetts evidently feel that they are
not sure Of long tenure in Office. Muir
ray resigned to become postmaster in Bos-
ton and now Mitchell has accepted APP
pointment as United States marshal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Mild Reproof.

81 say. young fellow" said the nerv,
GUS man 10 the taxi chauffeur. who
was speeding.
"Wen?" snapped The chauffeur.
What is II about me that gave you
the impression that am i'm hurry Z"
Detroit Free Press.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Member of the Associated Press.
MONDAY. DECEMBER %, 1914.

Cheer up! The bitter cold OF the past
three days is simply Il promise of better
conditions later. for the reason that OH
average temperature year after year hardly
varies a single degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

Brown University has this year for
the first time mere than 1000 students,
and it is found that among the religi-
Gus denominations represented the
Baptists have % per cent, the Congre-
gationahsts and the Episcopalians 1S.5
per cent each, and the Roman Catho-
lies Is per cent. What about the other
y per cent?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
HUSBAND AND WIFE MAY DIE.
Tragedy in Enfield, N II, Due to Jcal,
OuSy.

HANOVER, y. H., Dec. 2>.-WaItcr
d. Laramie, a young farmer. aud his
wife of Enfield. \. H.. were brought
to the hospital here Saturday, suffer
ing from bullet wounds that arc likely
20 he fatal. Laramie is charged with
having done the shooting. The pair
we're out driving Friday night, when,
according to the police, there was a
quarrel, due to the jealousy Of the
husband.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Hsppiness.

Half the world IS on the wrong scent
In the pursuit OF happiness They
think II consists IN having and getting
and In being served By Others II con
sists in giving and IL serving others.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

How could the man who never lets
the grass grow under his feet ever
make hay while tie sun shines,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

Through want Of enterprise and faith
men are where they are-buying and
selling and spending their lives like
serfs.-Thoreau. ...
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Hidden MeaninQs.
He kissed Der.

He kissed Der
why. stopY' she cried.
And when ne tailed TO repeat She
bald. why top!"-philadeiphia LedS
eF
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

Chile has 5000 miles of telephones
worked BY an English company.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28
Farmers and Corn.
(Lmdlow Tribune.)

THAT s good corn" quote the mill
er to the caller who was looking into
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

The Philippines yearly import 90
100000 pounds OF salt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-28

Entered in the postofIice at Brattle
boro as second class matter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-02
REPUBLICANS TO
OPEN CAMPAIGN
BELMONT COUNTY VOTERS WILL
PARTICIPATE IN THEIR
OPENING
With Meetings and Parade in 6ellaire
Monday Evening, October 10.
Candidates TO Speak.

The opening OF the Republican cam
paign in Belmont county will be held
Monday evening. October 10. with a
big mass meeting in Bellaire. Hon.
Frank b. Willis. of Ada. o.. Republ.-
can candidate for governor. will ad-
dress the meeting. IL is also prob
able that Hon. Warren G. Harding.
Republican candidate for United
States senator. Win accompany MIR
Willis on the tour and deliver ad-
dresses.
According 10 the plans announced
yesterday by County Chairman How
ard Snedeker, tour of the county
will be made on that day, when the
two candidates will speak in various
sections Of the county. A meeting
will be held in Martins Ferry in the
afternoon and in the evening a mass
meeting. with a parade. in Bellairc.
The county central committee is busy
preparing for the meetings and The
Republicans all over the county are
showing an enthusiastic spirit which
J Is Indicative OF a Republican victory
this fall.