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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
INTEREST IN LINCOLN.

Abraham Lincoln was subject at
times to dependency or perhaps more
properly melanchoia which brought
him 10 the verge of insanity. He little
dreamed ut those times that ne would
stand permanently in history as one
Of the most admired and revered char
1cters.
The growing interest in a3eTgtnins
pertaining TO Lincoln was strikiEglv
Illustrated again at New Yori, this
other documents from his hand as
sold at auction This collection Is IN
two parts. The sale of the first par
nas not been completed. but il has \
ready brought over $4,000 from e..
thnSiastic bidders. The sale OF the see
ocd part will take place next month
One little note book sold foI 90 80
One letter covering "a single sheer wa
sold for $l.l00. II was sent TO Soua
TOR Trpmhul of Illinois Dee 10. 1860
In il Lincoln states that he would hav,
no compromise on the question 81 cx
tending slavery, thar the talk of poplt
lar sovereignty is dangerous ground
and that IL q tug-of-war has 70 com.
+ II better. come now than herea fter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICE.

The ST. .Iohnshurv Caledonian re-
Gently worried because tho telephone
companies would not get q fair hearing
before the public serv lee commission.
Vow the same paper complains be-
cause the hearing has cost so mnch--
but saws it is quietly talked that the
expense to the state will exceed
$4,000. These figures are ridiculous
aud more than fhree times as much as
the probable cost. but even AZ $25 900,
il the telephone companies needed so
long {, hearing, the state would scarce
ly shorten IL to save expense. We
should like TO know who are the mys-
terious persons who are quietly talking
about this $4,000 hearing.
The special counsel and the commits
sion may be ignorant and incompetent,
as the Cnledonian says; the telephone
rates may he all right, and the tele-
phone companies may be sadly abused
time will tell-but there is one sare
eessfnlly defended the theory of Gov
ernor Fletcher that the public service
corporations are as directly responsible
to the public for service az they are
to their stockholders for dividends and
the public service commission is com
petent 70 enforce recognition of this
| fact.
| Had the New England Telephone
company shown any disposition 10 be
frank with the people when the first
complaints were made. much Of thf
/ subsequent expense might have been
avoided. The hearing cost as much al
an ordinary marder trial, and is worth
| a great deal more TO the state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
SOME GOOD DISHES.

Fruit Layer cake.-This is a rich
cake. but is most delicious ana may
be used on company occasions wheh
something especially nice is desired
Cream a cupful of butter, add two cups
of sugar and six we'll beaten eggs. two
and a half cups of -four, q cup OF milk,
a teaspoon of vanilla and three tea
spoonfuls OF baking powder Beat
we'll and bake in three layers.
FiIlinQ.-Boil two cupfuls of sugar
until it threads; pour over the well
beaten whites OF three eggs. Beat
we'll and add haf cup OF cltron
shredded fine, half cup OF ninety
shredded figs, one cup Of chopped rails
ms, one pound of blanched almonds
chopped. Spread between the layers
and on the top of the cake.
Spanish Bernado.-Wash, skin and
cut into small pieces two pounds OF
bass; have ready five potatoes peeled
and sliced, two onions sliced. half a
can of tomatoes and quarter of a
cup of catsup. Arrange in a deep
baking dish, first the fish. then the po-
tatoes. then the onions, ard last the
tomatoes. Pour Over the catsup and
cut two tablespoonful Of butter into
bits and sprinkle over the top. Salt
well, and add few dashes OF red pep
per. Bake three hours, well covered
j Sea Foam.-Dissolve two cups OF
sugar in half cup of water, then add
+ a half cup of table strip and boil I'm
til little dropped into water viii
harden. Pour the hot strip slowly
over the well beaten whites of two
eggs, beating until it viii hold it:
shape when dropped from the spoon
Add nuts and vanilla and pour ou
into a creased pan or drop by spoon
fuis on buttered sheet
Rasin Pie.-Fill pastry lined plate
with the following; One cup OF seed
ed yaisins. two eggs we'll beaten, hal
a cup of sugar the rind and juice o
half a lemon and a cup OF water. Gov
er with a crust and bake a half hour
I Ne<Hc M~,<s.e<l-.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
At the Library
DIR. Mitchell's Works

In the death of Dr. s. Weir Mitchell
probably the most noted Philadelph-
ian since Franklin) in PHILADELPHIA
Jan. I the American reading public
suffered distinct loss Or. Mitchell :
fame both as a physician ana an au-
thor was international. though he was
probably more widely known us 2
writer OF fiction, his last book. West
ways, appearing few months ago. D..
Mitchell was born in philadelphia IN
1925, was educated AT rae University
OF Pennsylvania and at JEFF rson Me,ii-
cal college, and began the practice OF
medicine in Philadelphia in 1880 He
soon became famous as physician and
author OF medical works He began
the w'roting OF fiction during his sum
mer holidays and his first moved, In
War Time. did not appear uutll was
- wears old. but in the next ~ vear-
he published > volumes. The follow
ing are IN the library:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
CASH FOR MEAT

And meat, just what. you want. 10.
your cash. Every housewife knows
that 1t Is better for all concerned il
she does her own shopping. especially
of articles OF food In these days of
high prices she will save money by
going TO the shops herself. Ii the
housewife comes TO the Brattleboro
Cash Market in the Abbott she will
be surprised at what meat she can get
for her usual outlay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
TO ADVERTISERS

Transient adveTtising-Run OF paper,
80 cents an inch for first insertion. 25
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 dis
count tor each subsequent insertion
without change Of copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents a line frs,
insertion with 30 per cent discount FOL
each subsequent insertion without change
OF copy.
Position, 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

F. President Taft is having trouble
with the TAX assessors in New Haven,
They pu: his automobile into the list
NJ 81 800, and rs he failed to appea,
within the required time to swear to
his list they added 10 per ce1t 20 the
value of the machine, ma king !. stand
at S4.95o for taxable purposes. As Mr.
Taft bought the machine second ha nj,
at 50 1000 he naturally feels thar he Is
entitled to kick.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
SIT YOUR ASHES

Once IN a while and Won will be sur
prised at the saving. 1t is not such a
dirty loh if Won get OF rs one OF those
dustleSs SifteIs that work inside of any
ordinary barrel and have a cover.
Cinders are the best thing in .hc world
10 bank a IRE at night with and
With coal costing real money ana cold
burning it ny. are well worth saving.
Mellen Hardware Co.. Main street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
WE SERVE ANYTHING

To eat or drink that is not against the
laws and that includes the pure food
as well as the liquor laws. The food
goes TO You in quantities for light
lunch or big complete dinner Just as
YOU order Our restaurant is small
and compact and there is no lost time
in getting your order or in placing it
in front of YOU. Sherry's restaurant
on Main street hill
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim OF the management 10
secure efficient service in the delivery OF
the apereach night, and Il solicits the
co operation of subscribers to that end.
Prompt report should be gwen of each
failure TO receive the paper on the morn
ing following the omission, in person, by
telephone or postal card. thus enabling
the cause OF the error to be promptly and
accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied It is only
by this method that the publisher can Sc
cure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
YOUR CID STOVE

Didn I do the WORK these last few days
as II used To do. Well. stove. no
matter how good. will wear out. II
must be replaced by new one and
while You are ahont it get good new
one. Those are all | have in stock and
they come in all sizes and in several
different makes. You may have one
nickle trimmed, if YOU wish. but that
does not help the heating qualities. a
mite. Pearl r. Clapp. Main street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
THE BIGGEST THING

In vaudeville :hat has vet becu at
tempted at the Princess thcatcr is
. Black Bass and his seven Lcu.st
ana Bios SONS, troupe of singing and
dancing colored people in plantation
melodies and dances. This. like all acts
by eoiored people, has snap and go
TO 1t thar others cannot initiate sue
cessfuliy. We do nor hesitate 10 say
this is the biggest aud best act we
have ever offered our patrons.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

CHARACTERISTICS nr North and His
Friends. (The latter is a seqnel TO
characteristics
Selections from the tablo-talk of
an intimate coterie of highly cnltivat-
cd men and women who meet constant
" at each other : houses and discuss
cooks, art. religion. ethics. and them
selves
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
COME SUNDAY

And visit Hoadley cafe at dinner
time and ger q real Sunday dinner for
less money than YOU can get up good
one al your own home. Our Sunday
trade has increased wonderfuIiv M }
because of the fact that we arc serv-
ing such mighty satisfactory meals for
such reasonable price. Give t.ouf
wife rest and let Hoadley feed the
family SUNDAY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
Tekk1.A ~es.eH
WHILE THERE Is SNOW

Have your car put in perfect condition
for the time you will want it in the
spring and want il to be right If YOU
store it with us and give orders to over
haul it we win have ii as good as new
for you. Manlev Brothers, garage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

Autobiography nj = Quaek. ami The
case Of George. Dedlow.
The life of a rascallv doctor told on
his death-bed. \ study Of the mind :
mneh of the story is laid in war times
The story OF George Dealow is realis-
tie recital of "A soldier who had all of
2S limbs amputated and almost lost
ms sense of his Identity These stories
show Dr. Mitehcli's skill as a mind
specialist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
Constance Prescott.

painful story of group of North
erners in the South during the Recon
struction period. A study of how the
character Of a Young woman was com
pletely changed by her thirst for re-
yenge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
Hugh WINNIE. Free Quaker.

Many Of the greatest figures of
American history come and 90 through
these paees-notahiy Washington, who
is carefully and somewhat critically
.silkoutted against the picturesque
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
Comedy Of Conscience.

Comedy Of Conscience.
An amusing story OF charming
young woman with most uneompro:
missing conscience. and her troubles in
consequence when diamond ring
comes accidentally into her possession.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
Adventures of Francois.

Adventures of Francois
\ romance OF tho French Revou-
ton. in which the hero. adrift in the
streets Of Paris during the Reign of
Terror tells his remarkable history
Among the interesting characters IN
the story are the dog Toto and the
eId Marquis de Ste Ince, a heguilinu
old reprobate. whose fortunes are in.
fertwined with those Of Fra neois.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

The Red City, story of the second
Administered of President Wash
incton. "a sequel to Hugh Wynne.7
This story is concerned with the
love, business, ana revenge of young
vicomte who escaped from France in
the Reign of Terror 10 Philadelphia.
There is little plot but much local col
Oriug. historical background and
Characterization Aunt Gainor.
Washington. Hamilton, jefferson and
Randolph. also Hugh Wvpne appear in
the story.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
1 lfcliHlSta nee.

Circumstance.
America. in which an adventures of
most dangerous kind plays a prom-
rent part.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

John Sherwood. Iron Master.
The story Of an overworked business
man who goes TO The Maine coast
whore he reaains his lost health and ?
new view Of life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
Far in the North.

Far in the North
\ study of the great Pennsylvania
forest before the war. when all life
in that region was full of adventure
and people were east in the :. heroic
mcld
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17
|XeKTFGHEN

HE ornaments of a house Ar
. the friends who frequent H.

Back of the loaf is the snowy Hour,
And back of the -four Is the mill;
And back of the mill are the wheat aeio
the shower
And the cum and the Fathers Will.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

''For the land's sake-use Bowker's
Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-01-17

When All the Wood. Are Green.
\ summer spent in camping in {
Canadian forests Fine descriptio
of salmon fishing, bear hunting, ct
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24
$4,000 FOR ONE HUNDRED WORDS

The Million Dollar Mystery" story
soiu run for ttcentv-ttco consecutive tceeks
In this paper. By an arrangement toith
the ThdHhouser Film contpany It has been
made possible not only to read the story
In this paper but dlso to see 1t each toeek
in the oGrious morin9 picture theoters.
For the solution of this mystery story
$4,000 tciH be 'oivea by the Thanhouser
Film corporation.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST.
Ths prize of $4,000 toiH be ICON by the
ntdn, tcomdE, or child echo torites the most
acceptable solution of the mystery, from
Ehich the last ttco reels of motion picture
dramd toiH be WGds and the last tioo
chapters Of the story Orittem By Horold
HdoGrGth.
Solutions rndy be sent TO the Than
houser Film corporation at South Wd-
bash avenue, Chicago. Ill.,, or Thanhouser
Film corporation, II West Ttcenty-third
street, NeD York City. N. Y, any time up
to midnight, Jan. II, 1915. This dllops
several toeeks after the last chapter has
been published.
4 board of three judges tciH determine
schich of the many solutions received IS tho
most acceptable. The judges are to be
Harold MdcGrGth, lloyd LorergGn. and
Miss Noe Tinee. The Judgment of this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24

"Goody! I've read about masked balls and
have always been crazy to go to one" said
Florence with eagerness.
Suppose we go at once and pick out some
costumes?" suggested Norton.
Just as soon as 1 can get my hat on"
replied Florence, happy as a lark.
" But mind" warned Jones; ".be sure that
you see the costumer alone and that no one
else is about"
"I'll take particular care" agreed Norton.
We've got to do some hustling to find some
thing suitable. For a big affair like this the
town will be ransacked. All aboard There's
room for two in that car of mine; and we
can have spin besides. Hang work."
Florence laughed, and even Jones permitted
a smile (Which was not grim this time) to
stir his lips.
happy person is generally unobservant
Two happy persons together are totally un-
observant of what passes around them. In
palmer terms this lack is called love. And
being frankly in love with each other, neither
Norton nor Florence observed that a taxicab
followed them into town. Jones, not being in
took up the trail two blocks away, so the
matter wholly escaped Jones' eye.
The two went into several costumers', but
could not find what they wanted. They
eventually discovered shop on a side street
that had been overlooked by those invited to
the masquerade. They had a merry time
rummaging among the camphory smelling
boxes. There were dominoes of all colors,
and at length they agreed upon two modest
ones that we're evenly matched in color and.
design. Florence ordered them to be sent
home. Then the two of them sailed up to
the Rtz-Carleton and had tea.
The man from the taxicab entered tie cos
tuners displayed a detectives shield and de-
manded that the proprietor show him the cos
tunes selected by the two young people who
had just left. The man obeyed wonderingly.
al want pair exactly like these" said the
detective. " How much?"
1.-Two dollars each, rental; seven apiece
If you wish to buy them"
IN buy them"
The detective paid the BILL nodded curtly,
and returned to his taxcab.
"Now, 1 wonder" mused the costumer,
"what the dickens those innocent looking
young people are up to?" He never found
out.
On the night of the ball Norton dined with
Florence for the first time; and for once in
his life he experienced that petty disturbance
of collective thought called embarrassment.
To talk over war plans with Jones was one
thing, but to have Jones serve soup was alto
gether another All through dinner Jones re-
piled to questions with no more and no less
than "Yes, sir" and "No, sir" Norton was
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24

board TOLL be dbsolgte and final. Nothing
CT literary nature tciH be considered IN
the decision, nor 0iren any preference in
the selection of the tciHner of the $4,000
prize. The last tioo reels tohich toiH give
the most acceptable solution to the mys-
terry, tciH be presented IN the theaters
hdriH0 this feature as soon as 1t is pos
sible to produce the same. The story coiTe-
spending to these motion pictures toiH ap-
pear en- the netcspdpeTs coincideHtdtV, or
as soon after the appearance of the pio-
tures as practicable. With the last too
reels tciH be shoton the pictures of the toin-
ner. his or her home, and other interesting
features. II Is understood that the net1s-
papers, so far as practicable, in printing
the last ttco chapters of the story by Har-
old MdcGrdth, tcill also shoio picture Of
the successful contestant.
Solutions to the mystery must not Do
more than 100 cords long. Here are some
questions to be kept in mind in connection
0ith the mystery as an aid to solution:
No. What becomes of the miIIiondiref
No. 2-Whdt becomes of the $1,000, ,000H
No. S-Whom does Florence ntdrrpf
No. 4-Whdt becomes of the Russian
countessf
Nobody connected either directly or In
directly tcith "The Million Dollar Mys-
terry" icil be considered Os q contestant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24

the way out to Riverdale he came to the
conclusion that the list of the princess fell
short and some friend of his who was help
ing the woman out suggested his name. 1t
was the only way he could account for it.
But when he learned that Florence had an
invitation exactly like his own and that
she received it that morning he became sus-
picious.
Jones, what do you think of it?" he
questioned.
1 think 1t was very kind of the Countess
Perigoff suggesting your name and that Of
Florence" said the butler urbanely.
"Olga?" cried Florence, disappointedly.
at is the only logical deduction 1 can
make" declared Jones. "They are both
practically Russians"
And what would you adviser" asked
Norton
"Why, go and enjoy yourselves. Fore
warned is forearmed The thing is, be very
careful not to acquaint any one with the
character of your disguise, least of all the
Countess Perigof. Besides" Jones added
smiling, perhaps I may go myself"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24

beginning to learn that this strange man could
put on dozen kinds of armor and always re-
tain his individuality. And tonight there
seemed something vaguely familiar about tho
impassave face of the butler as If he had
seen it somewhere in the past but could not
tell when or where. As he and Florence wers
leaving for the automobile which was to take
them to the princess, the truth came home
to him with the shock of douche of ice cold
water. Under his breath he murmured:
You're a wonderful man, Jones; and take
my hat off to you with the deepest admira-
tion. Hang mel"
What are you mumbling about7" asked
the happy girl at his side.
Was I mumbling? Perhaps was going
over my eatechism. I haven't been out in So
ciety In so long that I've forgotten how to
act"
"I believe that. We've been in here for
five minutes and you haven't told me that you
love me-"
Good heavensI" And his arms went
around her SO tightly that she begged for quar-
ter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24
n2MI[LlONlOLlARM MYSTERY1,a Nc H4R9aR sREFa

vitations to this bah which you are soon
to give That should not cause you any
alarm. We shall not interfere with your
sojourn in America in any way whatever,
provided these invitations are issued"
You would rob my guests?" Mortified.
Positively no! Here is a list of four
names. Invite them; that is all you have
to do. Not so much as a silver spoon will
be found missing. This Is on my word Of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-24

yet. In this country you get into society or
you don't through the Sundays"
Hanged if know who wished this thing
on me-"
Take it philosophically," said the editor
sarcastically. "The princess won't bite you.
She may even have seen your picture"
away.
He would 60 out and see Florence. On