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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-04

of KlfH Kuru, on the west and Aum-
bari on the east.
Probably the most ferocious can
nibal tribes in the world are gathered
around this beautiful bay. We had
scarcely more than anchored when
large. canoes began to crowd around
US again and, though no weapons
were visible, we knew perfectly well
that canoes in these parts never go
anywhere without being manned and
armed to the decks.
Some of the natives handed up
long-handled hatchets and toma-
hawks, requesting permission to
sharpen them upon the vessels grind
stone.
By hook and by crook we finally
got rid of the last of the natives and
the captain concluded to pull up an
Choir and get under way before day
light.
Early as it was, at sailing time,
two large canoes entered the harbor
and rapidly approached us. Their
actions we're suspicious and they
separated in such a way that we
would be compelled to pass between
them. Holding up two axes they in
Gated that they wished to come
aboard. This was a blind, for the
canoes were loaded with warriors
who would have overpowered us if
they had been allowed to come on
the decks. The captain told them
we would run into them if they came
any closer, whereupon they set up
yell and came on full speed.
When they were within a few yards
of us the captain suddenly slowed the
schooner around, sending her bow
smashing through the canoe to the
leeward of US, capsizing her. The
crew Of the other canoe instantly as
sailed us with a volley of poisoned
arrows and bullets. They were so
close we could scarcely miss them
with our guns. but thew held their
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-04
IN THE MOVIES
BY Fred Schaefer.

No matter what betide, somebody
usually dies abruptly and clears the
difficulty.
Handouts are much worn in the
second reel.
Windows are made principally for
providers to peep through.
1t is easy to work miraculous
cure of anyone who is ''off in the up
per story" Just let him be confront
ed suddenly with some one he once
loved, and wandering reason is there
in a, jiffy.
No difference what the disease,
the doctor hasn't but one treatment.
This consists of holding the patients
pulse, looking at his watch and
frowning. Still, it must be admitted,
some phenomenal cures are achieved
in this manner.
When two neighbors hate each
other, their children fall in love.
Yes, and the young folks always
marry. Startling as it may seem,
this brings complete peace between
the families.
Though fireless cookers have but
recently come into use, such appara-
tus was known and patented a half
century or more ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
SIX CHILDREN BURIED ALIVE.
Were At Play in a Tunnel When Tons
of Sand Fell Upon Them.

SCHENECTADY. \. Y. Sept. s.
Six children, five girls and a boy, were
killed yesterday by the eaving in of
sand bank in the Mont Pleasant see
tion. Their ages were six to ten years
and their names as follows: Mary and
Anna May Holup, Tessie and Ruth
Smoke, William and Frances Robinson.
The disappearance Of the children
caused an investigation and the dis
covery of 4 cave-im led force Of men
TO dig in the sand. The children had
erawled into a tunnel which they had
dug at the foot of an embankment.
The boy was under two feet of sand
and the girls were three feet below
him, and as he was seen at the top of
the slope it is thought that he dislodg-
ca the sand which engulfed him with
the girls.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03

sions unless absolutely necessary to carry
out essential state policies.
To further promote economy in state
expenses we submit three specific recon-
mrudations:
First, that at or prior to the opening OF
the next session OF the general assembly
a budget be prepared 10y the fiscal officers
OF the state, showing the estimated in
come OF the state for the next ensuing
biennial period the fixed charges upon
its revenues during such period and such
other data as win most effectively aid
the Legislature in taking its appropriations
Ion the support Of existing institutions
and the establishment of such new gov
elemental agencies as may be deemed for
/ the best interests Of the state
I Second, that the per diem basis of com
/ pcnsation for the members of tie legisla
ture be abolished and fiat salary foG
| the session be substituted therefor; and
Third, that the next Legislature, as soor
as may be after it convenes. take steps
ta investigate the compensation of TN,
clerks. secretaries, reporters. pages anC
all other legislative and state house off
Gals and employees, and to adjust tn,
same upon an equitable and business lis,
basis
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
HOME FROM NORWAY.
Miss Edith Esterbrook Returned to Tins
Country Sept /

l.
Miss Edith Esterbrook of this town.
who had been ia Europe since june. left
Liverpool, England. Aug 10 on the
steamship Merton, an English ship which
sailed under the British flag, and land
ed in Philadelphia Sept L. being twelve
days on the way. Miss Esterbrook was
in Bergen. Norway, when war was de-
clared and she Immediately left Norway
for Newcastle, England, aS she was booked
To sail from Liverpool The first precau-
ton that had To be taken as they went
into the haTbor was Ia be sure that the
proper signals We're displayed as there
were two battleships there which were
quite likely to open tire ii the wrong sig
nal was given. As the vessel was piloted
through the mines there were mo- lights
along the coast and all was darkness eX-
cept for the searchlight which was contin-
uously thrown on the boat This was a
very exciting experience for all the pas
sengers.
They thought that when They arrived in
England that they would be received with
open arms, as they were aboard a British
ship. but they found it different from
what they had anticipated and it was IL
hours before they We're allowed To get off
1.-THE boat. A. soon as they could get hold
of the American consul he telegraphed TO
London for permission for them TO land.
Miss Esterbrook and other Americans
We're delayed several days in leaving Liver
pool, as before they sailed four 6inch
guns We're put onto the Merton At night
the port holes We're all covered. and the
/ ship was enclosed in canvas The ship
brought 425 passengers. Miss Esterbrooll
had no particular difficulty in getting
money as she went to the American CON
sui in Bergen and he went with her to
the bank.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
ROBERTSON FOR
REPRESENTATIVE
Nominated in Hinsdale by Republicans
and Democrats Progressive
Votes in Primaries.
Especial to The Reformer.)
HINsDALE. y. IL. Sept

H. N H.. Ef 3I
The primaries were held in the town
hall Tuesday, during the entire day,
and brought out lS6 voters, 81 more
than the number voting two years ago.
This is considered good showmgi for
the primaries and is due. no doubt, to
the exceptional interest taken in the
nomination Of town representative.
1t was felt by the people in general
that owing to certain conditions this
year a business man with property iu
terests at stake should be sent. and o.
c. Robertson proved TO be one OF the
most popular candidates ever named
for the office, rs he was nominated Oh
both the Republican and Democratic
tickets by an overwhelming majority.
The detailed list Of votes east is as
follows:
misunderstanding (R). 81: Pills
bury (R), a.; Hutchins Cd, 10; Nooue
Cd, ,.
Senator-Gallinge (R); l0l; Stevens
ID, ,; Page Cd. ,; Barry Cd, l.
Congressman-Sh edd (R). 81; Wason
(R), "a; Whitford (R), IA; French
| (D), 1; Sawyer CD. s.
Councilor-Huntress (R). 90: Farms
worth Cd, ,; Prentiss 3D., ;.
| State senatCr-Ezra NJ. Smith (R).
80; Charles W. Fletcher (R). 40; :. a
| Bullock CD, ,; Ned Thrasher (DJ, g
Sherifr-Lord (R), %; JosIin d.,
! Q.
Solicitor-Faulllner (R). 50
Treasrer-G. :. Howe tR), i; G. f..
Keyou (R). /; J. H. Wright (R), ];
| A. L. Wright (R), !.
Register Of probate - Pressler ORD.
Ga; Jones o., @
Register of deeds-Bufrum (R), l02;
Donovan 3D., :.
Commissioner Davis (R). IS; Scott
(R), 81; Spaulding (R). 80; Norwood
| (R), -: Buekminster (R), Sc; Mason
| Cd, 6; Forbes Cd, :.
Representative - o. G. Robertson
! (R), 1913; r. d. Taylor (R1. 80; +. J.
Temple (R). %; 0. {. Robertson tD}
Il; F. J. Temple Cd. /; r. d. Tay-
Tor Cd, ,.
F. A. Buckley (R). as moderator. aud
c. p. Lynch (R). F. L. Latham tGD
and A. Porter (R). rs supervisors OF
, the check list We're practically mnaH
mouslv nominated. No choice wa.
made for the latter offices from am0ng
the Democratic candidates. " q
5 Booth (R1, and F. ID. Tilden Cd. wer,
, nominated as delegates to the stat,
conventions
/ In the above list il is noticeable that
no votes fer Progressive candidate.
+ were east in this town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
WILLIAMS SPARKS WEDDING.
Williamsville Couple Married in Midst
of Handsome Decorations.
Especial to The RefoImer.)
WILLIAMSNILLE. Sept.


4 pretty wedding took place in the
home Of Mr. and Mrs r. d. Sparks At
noon Wednesday, when their second
daughter Ruby, became the wife Of Hast
ings \. Williams Only the Immediate
families were present
The brides gown was white crepe de
chene over white silk, and she carried a
bouquet of white sweet peas. The brides
maid, Miss Marion Sherman, was gowned
in pink silk and shadow lace and carried
pink sweet peas The bridegroom was att
tended By John L. Sparks, brother Of the
bride
The rooms were tastefully trimmed in
green and yellow, the bridal party stand
ing before bank of evergreen and gold
enrol, where the service was performed
lay Rev. \ :. Charlton of the Methodist
church, who used a single ring service.
The dining room was decorated with a
profusien Of asters. Ice-cream, cake and
punch were served there
The gifts were numerous, including sill
yer, cut glass, linen and money.
Mr. and Mrs Williams left by automo-
bile for a camp in New Hampshire On
their return they viii begin housekeeping
in the bungalow Mr.. Williams Is huilding
on School hill. Mr. and Mrs Williams
have many friends who extend them
| best wishes and congratulations
| Those who attended the wedding from
out Of town were Mr.. and Mrs Fred NJ.
Chase of Revere, Mrs Chase being a sister
of Mr. Williams, Carleton Sparks Of
| Springfield, and " H Mum OF Holyoke,
Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
Party Loyalty.

Upon the wisdom and Justice of the
foregoing measures for the advancement
and prosperity OF Vermont we appeal To
its frcemen FOR their support at the polls;
and We extend cordial welcome To all
electors. regardless of past party afiiia-
tons, who are in general accord with US
IN this declaration We enjoin upon the
candidates thus day nominated, and all
Republican candidates in our several
towns and cities. the endorsement of this
platform, hereby explicitly declaring that
If they cannot advocate and support the
general policies herein, outlined. good faith
to the Republican party and To the people
demands their refusal to accept office as
Republicans
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
PLATFORM ISSUED
Draft of Document to Be Presented at State Convention
Next Week-Reduction of State Expenses Urged

The committee on resolutions appointed
by the Republican state committee pre-
sents the following tentative report:
We, the Republicans of Vermont, in
state convention assembled, hereby make.
public declaration of the controlling Inin-
ciples and policies deemed by us to be for
the political, social and economic Well
being of the state of Vermont. We be-
heve emphatcally that the people, whose
suffrage a party seeks, are entitled to be
informed frankly, explicitly and without
subterfuge or evasion, of what general
quality and import its stewardship shall
be. if accorded a dominant voice in the
administration of government. Accord
ngly. we recognize and commend the
growing popular determination to hold
political parties strictly accountable for
their acts when in power, for thus only
can party government attain its highest
efficiency. and the integrity of our institu-
tons be maintained.
We take this occasion to reattrm our al
/ legiance to the Republican party and to
| the system of representative government
| as established in our state and national
/
manifold significance that new and com
pick social and economic conditions are
necessitating a re-defnition of the relations
| between the state and the people, and i'm
posing upon the agencies of government
/ novel duties and responsibilities. We al
firm that the Republican party is fully re
sponsive to this new political era; that
it is progressive along the line Of perma
nent advancement in shaping our mstitu
lions of governments; and that it will worl
for the realization in our institutions O
higher ideals of social justice, equality O
: opportunity and political freedom whicl
characterize the present civic movement
Accordingly we pledge ourselves to a pro
gram OF constructive legislation that shall
afford practical and effective recognition
of the awakening political conscience O
I state and nation.
We affirm that under the wise and fo1
ward-looIing leadership which character
/, ICES its councils, the Republican party Ina
before it an unrivaled opportunity for p'
: litical service, and that it claims, merit
and welcomes the loyal support Of all goo
citizens.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
Education.

OF late peculiar interest in our system of
public education has been stimulated by
the stigations and report Of the Yer
mont educational commission authorized
by the last general assembly. Without
opportunity for mature consideration of
this comprehensive report in it, entirety
we deem specific recommendations reh-
tive to changes IN our educational system
premature and unwiSe We earnestly
commend the work of the commission to
the thoughtful attention of the legisla-
! tuGe and If aH our people To the end
that such legislation may he enacted as
| win bring public education in Vermont 10
! the highest possible point Of efficiency.
| having regard not only to the industrial
requirements Of the state, but also to the
| development of a wcllroundcd citizenship.
| Especially do we emphasize consideration
of our common schools which are Justly
| recognized as the foundation OF our cduca-
tionai system. It is Imperative that they
! lie given ample financial support. equtahiy
distributed and wisely expended; that in
struction therein he in the hands Of com
pctcut teachers. and that the courses ui
study be- such as to equip the pupil fH
useful citizenship without sitting his as
pirations tor higher learning. We com
mend the policy heretofore adopted of u
Producing courses in vocational training il
our secondary schools. and urge such fur
ther extensions thereof as may be ezpe
dent
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
State and Municipal Economy.

We express our deliberate conviction
that national. state and municipal cxtrava-
gance is one of the most crying evils Of
the present day To anticipate the future
by the creation of Il permanent bonded
Indebtedness is to mortgage the future
a policy economically uusound and So
ciaIly unwise. except TO meet the most
pressing OK ic demands. So also. to live
beyond current income SO as to necessl-
tate temporary loans, which gradually az
cumulate until an increase IN the tax
rate almost inevitably permanent, must
he rcsorted To for relief, Is equally un-
sound municipal fnanciering. In 50 far as
this tendency towards public eXtraya-
gauce can be held in check 10y the estab-
lishmcnt of a uniform system of municipal
accounting, by the encouragement OF eff
cheney i'm the expenditure OF the public
revenues. and by further limitations upon
the debt creating power Of our town and
cities. We commend these measures To the
favorable consideration Of the general as
sembly.
! We pledge ourselves to a policy of econ
omy in state expenses and to that end we
recommend a thorough investigation of
| the official duties and emoluments of the
various state commissions. and all state
executive and judicial officers, with view
| to their readiustment upon a practical
/ business basis We are opposed to the
establishment of new salaried commits
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03

NAUHEIM SANITARIUM, 46 Forest
Park Ave, Springfield, Mass. Pleasant.
quiet, airy rooms. Best of care offered.
Latest splendidly adapted for
care and restoration of worn nerves and
all chronic conditions. Insane not ad-
mitted. 110-161
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03

must continue to be the foundation head
of our material prosperity, the CORNER
stone of the new Vermont. All measures,
therefore. looking to the upbuilding Of
agriculture both in method and practical
result. are commended to the favorable
consideration of the general assembly.
We believe that nowhere IN the United
states are there greater agricultural OPP
purtmitic1 than in Ncrmont,-land val
ues pgoXimitv to the most ample mar
krts and al! other factors considered. We
believe that the efficient work of our
state publicity department IN giving the
widest possible publicity to these undoubt-
ed opportunities should he continued not
only as an announcement to uur citizens
To remain upon the farms of Vermont.
but as an inducemcnt to the farmers of
other states Ia seek homes within our
borders.
The teaching Of practical agriculture
should be prosecuted with vigor and eff
Cheney Without dsparagemcnt or neg
lrct of the other educational interests of
the state, We bespeak fnr agricultural in
| ~teuction through existing agencies the
most liberal and effective encouragement
| We believe that the agricultural extern
sion work iuaugurated by the last general
assembly whereby practical instruction in
method Is carried from the state agricu
| turai college To the farm, Is of great vain,
| to uur farming interests and should bt
given generous financial support
! We also suggest that in addition To hu
other duties the commissioner OF agricul
t1re establish in his office a department
Of markets and department OF farm
| labor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
The Tariff.

We declare anew our adherence to the
Republican policy of protection to Ameri-
can industry, and our belief in a tariff
system that will ensure the continuous
aud profitable employment Of American
labor and American capital. We hold that
the tariff law enacted by the present
Democratic administration, framed as it
was by those openly advocating the the
DRY that "the federal government under
the constitution has no right OF power to
impose or collect tariff duties, except for
the purpose of revenue, has not only
failed i'm its avowed purpose of cheaper
ing the ueccs~arics of lie to the consum-
er. but has disorganized our industry. sub
jected our labor to disastrous and unuec-
essay foreign competition and impaired
our tariff revenues.
Again we express our belief that future
tariff establishments should be under the
advice of tariff board, or commission,
SO constituted as to he removed from the
suspicion of partisan intrigue and so con
spicuous i'm personnel to insure the
highest degree of technical ability and the
most unbiased Judgment. We believe the
time has come for the elimination from
tariff revision, So far as may he, of partI-
| san contention and sectional strife, to the
| end that our tariff system may he framed
/ with an eye single to the welfare OF the
entire nation. and necessary changes
therein effected from time to time with
out GRIPPING American industry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
Direst Urinary.

The people OF Vermont have declared
unequiyocally and decisively in favor of
the direct primary. Accordingly. we
pledge ourselves to the enactment of
comprehensive and practical direct pri-
mary law; and We recommend that such
a measure receive the early attention Of
the next general assembly. so that it may
be ensured thorough legislative and popu-
lar discussion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
workingmen's Compensation Law.

Vermont is to be congratulated upon
the generally satisfactory relations exist
ing between employer and employe within
her borders This harmonious industrial
condition not only makes for the material
of our people, but also pro-
notes good citizenship and spirit of CO.
operation in all civic endeavor. We com
mend the legislation heretofore enacted
for the amelioration Of the status of
workers in certain industries, and for the
supervision of the conditions of labor
therein. We favor the enactment OF a
workingnen's compensation law so framed
as to afford continued assurance Of just
and harmonious relations between employ
err and employee
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
Highways.

Again We emphasize the prime impor-
lance to the state of good roads Our de
velopment socially and industrially de
mands the maintenance of policy that
shall keep us fully abreast of our sister
states in respect to highway improvement
We believe the present administration of
our highway system commends itself to
all our people, as cmhodying q maximum
of efficiency at a minimum of expense.
We have thus far prosecuted our perma-
nent highway work within our income,
thus avoiding the creation of a bonded in
Idcbtedncss, a conservative policy eminently
wise in principle and efficient in practice,
| We pledge ourselves to its continuance,
| recommending only such further legislative
action as the general assembly may deem
necessary to supplement existing law on
| the subject
Agriculture.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03

PUPIL NURSES, male and female,
wanted at the Taunton State Hos
pital Training School for Nurses. For
particulars address DIR. Arthur V. Goss,
Supt., Taunton State Hospital, Taun-
ton. Mass. 60-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
Development of state Resources.

We call attention to the marked indus
trial progress already achieved by Yer
mont under successive Republican admin
istrations. Conservation of our forests
and water powers, the encouragement Of
home investment by giving the borrower
the benefit of lower interest rate, and
the campaign Of publicity so effectively
carried on under the efficient supervision
Of the secretary of state, are among the
notable contributions of the Republican
| party to this great forward movement.
/ But more remains to be done. Our
scenic beauties constitute an asset, the
value of which our good roads have open
ed to view to hosts of tourists, but which
we have hardly yet begun to appreciate,
With the increase in the price Of west
I ern farm lands our agricultural resources
are at length, but tardily, becoming ap-
parent Favorable conditions of labor and
abundance of cheap power, the controlling
factors in many industries, make Vermont
field for divers lines OF manufacturing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03
Publication of Campaign Expenses.

We favor the enactment of a law max
ing compulsory the publication by candi-
dates for state and county offices, and
members of the general assembly of the
expenses of their campaigns for public
office, at such times, in such manner and
under such specific regulations as shall
effectively safeguard the people of the
state against the corrupt or improper use
Of money by candidates for public office
and promote the honesty and purity Of
our elections.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE quartered oak round
dining table; Is chairs, leather seats and
backs. and ! leather seated rocker-all
nearly new. Can mornings. l.. Cos
tello, The Abbott. l53-tf