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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Edith Landman began her school in
Newfane last week.
Elsie Shattuck is at work at Row
ell s Inn in Simonsville.
a. E. Fletcher, a former merchant
has moved to Pike, n. II.
l.. M. Goodwin of Boston is visiting
his brother, Rev. w. c. Goodwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Aldrich visited
friends in Keene, n. H., last week.
Carey Convey and daughter of Brat
tleboro are visiting friends in town.
Several automobile parties from here
attended the fair at Rutland this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Emerson were
visitors at NJ. c. Huntley s last week
George Lackey has returned and re-
sumed work on B B. Rawson s build
ling.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Ballard of Rut-
land was a guest over Sunday at f. H.
Tyler =.
Ralph Churchill of Brattieboro was
at his home here over Sunday and
Labor day.
Mrs. Maria johnson went to the Me-
mortal hospital in Brattleboro for treat
ment Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Arnold of St.
Louis are guests of their sister. Mrs.
II. w Melendy.
| Frank Barnard of Brattleboro visited
friends here and in Manchester last
week, returning Monday.
State S Attorney and Mrs. o. b.
Hughes of Brattleboro were guests ov-
er Sunday of friends here.
George a. Underwood of the Lon
1
Into the tenement over the store.
Mrs. Ben Mehhuron and Roberta re
turned from a stay of several weeks IN
New London, Conn, and White River
Junction Monday.
A. w. Rawson of Newfane, former
resident, has moved into one of tn,
itenements in G. G. Smith S house OF
Main street.
The entertainment given under TIL,
auspices of the Philathea- Baraea elul
Friday was a very pleasant and sue
cessful affair
4 Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Carley are Wis
lifting friends in Rutland. Mr.. and Mrs
| Frank Slade are keeping house TO
them while they are away.
!, Mr.. and Mrs. John Enright and Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Abbott of Medford
Mass, and Mrs. Hcrvey and ittl
daughter of Mt Holly, y. J., are visit
ors at Rev. A. B. Enright's.
Tressie Haven is at home for three
weeks vacation, coming from tn
Troy, n. Y, hospital, where she ha'
i been several weeks, and returning t
] the Memorial hospital in Brattlebor
4 when her vacation is over.
Clarence f. Hewes of WinhaH an
Ella Botsford of Manchester were MAJ
ried in the home of the bride 8 parent
Thursday of last week, Rev. A. h. FL
right of this place officiating. Eth,
Hewes, sister of the bridegroom, wa
3 bridesmaid, and Harry Botsford.
brother of the bride, was best MAJ
3 The wedding march was rendered b
4 Edith Hewes. Only the immediat
members of the families were prcsen
Both are graduates of Burr and Burto
4 seminary at Manchester. After til
h wedding dinner the bridal pair wer
Nlby automobile to Middlebury and Y
4 entity Later they will be located
3 South Lancaster, n. II. The best wish'
of many friends are theirs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Sept 9, by Rev. Roy NJ.
Houghton. Ralph Howard Bissell and Miss
Mildred Ellie Burt, both of keene, \ H.
In Manchester, Sept. ,, by Rev A.
b. Enright of South Londonderry, Clar-
ence f. Hewes Of Winhall and Ella
Botsford Of Manchester.
In Newfane, Aug. 81, by Rev. Charles
W. Mock, Scott Luther Barber and
Miss Christy Elizabeth Williams, both
o. Brattleboro.
In Bellows Falls, Sept. ., by Rev.
Father j. d. Shannon, Or. Raymond
STANLEY Elmer and Miss Ida May Fla
vim, both of Bellows Falls, the bride
groom formerly of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09

from Brattleboro to stay two days at
his home.
Miss Gertrude Kingsbury went Sat
urday to her home III Putncy to stay
over Labor day.
Mrs. james Dexter and little girl
of Wardsboro Center were at T. b. But
Ter s Wednesday.
A. Prentiss Butler spent last week in
the homo of his aunt, Mrs. Hattie
Jones Of Windham
William Patterson of South London
derry called on relatives and friends
here the first of the week.
Mrs c. B. Underwood, who was at
y. Il. Pierce 5 for a time, returned
Tuesday to Williamsville to make her
home.
Leroy Spiller and Frederick Butler
went TO Townshend Tuesday to contin-
ne their study at Leland and Gray
seminary.
The mock trial and box social Mon
day night was well attended. The pro-
ceeds will 60 into the Sunday school
treasury.
Rev. A. E. Hartwell of Jamaica
preached here Sunday. Mr.. Brown, a
missionary in Ceylon, came with him
aud gave short missionary talk. 1t
was a very interesting meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
EAST JAMAICA.

G. H. Gleason is having his silo
filled.
A. Prentiss Butler is in Windham
again this week.
Albert Stamford of Windham was at
Frank Patterson's Sunday.
A. W. Kidder attended the G. A. r..
reunion in Brattlebore Wednesday.
Miss Murie1 circuit has been spending
a few days with relatives in Newfane.
Miss Winona Capen of Londonderry
is visiting her sister, Miss Mollie Ca
pen.
Several from here attended the bali
games in Townshend Saturday and
Monday.
Pearl Potter came Saturday night
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
GRAFTON.

Miss Dorothea Clapp, who had been
visiting friends in town, left for her home
in Dorchester Thursday, Sept. ,.
Sylvia Parker, Cora Parker and Hazel
TreadweH went to Townshend Monday to
enter Leland and Gray seminary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Culver of Gran
by, Mass, who were visitors at A. b. Gull
vers, left for their home Sunday.
a highly instructive and interesting talk
on \ Trip in Greece was given IN the town
hall Wednesday evening, Sept. /, by Cabot
Daniels. Miss s. L. Daniels rendered two
piano solos, which greatly added to the
evenings enjoyment
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
PERSONAL.

Miss Dclma Mclaughlin of Baltimore,
Md, is visiting at A. ID. Fessenden's on
Main street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
BIRTHS.

In Westminster West, Sept. 6, a daugh-
ter to Mr. and Mrs Fay Hall.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09
DEATHS.

In Wardsboro Center, Sept. ?, Abah
II. Kidder, 81.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-09-09

The women Of the Unitarian church will
serve the annual fair supper on the Euro
pcan plan in the parish house Friday at 6
O'Clock They will have a sale of aprons,
fancy articles, toys and Jelly Dancing
will follow the supper. Adv. 163164
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
Huao and the Barber.

When Victor Hugo lived in Paris in the Place Royale he used to be shaved by a barber named Brassier. A friend of the poet asked the barber one day if he was busy. Il hardly know which way to turn" was the reply. We have to dress the hair of thirty ladies for soirees and balls" And NJ. Brassier showed the list to his friend. A few days after the friend returned and in- quired about the thirty ladies. "Ah, monsieur" said the barber sadly, 'I was not able to attend half the mum. Der. and have lost many good GUS toners through M Victor Hugo" It appears that the poet when about to be shaved was suddenly inspired and seized the first piece of paper lie could find to write poem. Hu%o hastily left the shop with his unfinished verses. on the back of which were the names and addresses of the thirty ladies. many of whom waited in vain for their coiffeur.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
LIFE IN COLLEGE.

A Few Sarcastic Pointers on How te
 Write Story About It.
 Anybody can write a story about col lege life. If he has not attended q college so much the better; his imagina tion is less trammeled. A few simple rules must be observed, however:
 First.-All heroes are named Jack Stanley or Dick.
 Second.-All college men wear sweat CTS always and smoke short, fat bowled pipes.
 Third.-There is always fatty, who is funny fellow.
 Fourth.-Any four college men make up a quartet, which can sing "Mer- hileee We Ro-hull Alonnng" at any time.
 Fifth.-All college men are wooing a girl named Dorothy or Betty. who is sweet and pure as an angel"
 Sixth.-All college men address one another as "old hoss."
 Seventh.-College men never study, but spend their time in tossing repartee back and forth.
 Eighth.-All college rooms are adorn- ed with pennants.
 Ninth.-All college men call their fathers "Pater" and speak of the "honor of the dear old school" in a husky voice.-Harvard Lampoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
Some Measures.

The length of the foot was used for distances long before it was fixed at twelve inches. A "furlong' Is only q furrowlong The breadth of the hand became the standard because the cas- fest way of measuring the height of the horse. The lenath of the arm gave the length of the "ell." and from the elbow to the. tip oe the middle finger was the "cubit." By stretching out both arms as if on cross man invent ed the measure of the "fathom." Cloth measure still decrees that two and one-half inches make Il mail" :" and this Is the width of four fingers held together and measured across the nails. The apothecary's dram" origi- nally signified "only as smuch raw sptr- 1t as can be held in the mouth."
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
POLAR POSTAGE.
Special Stamps Used by Some of tue
 ExpIorino Expeditions.

Special Stamps Used by Some of ths
 Exploring Expeditions.
 Many arctic and antarctic explorers have taken with them special sup ply of postage stamps for special uses. When the Terra Nova left New Zea- land on Nov. 20, 1910, she had on board f1OO worth of New Zealand penny stamps bearing the words "Vic- toria Land"
 Captain Scott was made postmaster of British Antarctica, an appointment first held by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1907.
 The stamps carried by the Shackle- ton expedition were the ordinary New Zealand stamps, marked King Ed ward VII. Land." Twenty-three thou sand of these stamps were issued, and though of only a penny value they are now quoted at 20 shillings each. un- used.
 The Australian antarctic expedition. under the leadership of Dr. Mawson. used the stamps of Tasmania, cancel ed with a special postmark showing in the center the figure of penguin. The stamps used by the Terra Nova expedition were also cancelled by de sign noticeable for the figure of a penguin.
 The German antarctic expedition of 1911 had a stamp of special manufac- ture showing design of the expedi- tion's ship, the Deutschland.-Minne- apolis Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

boost the commission. Too much praise cannot be given any official who is trying to do his duty for the public, nor can an official who Is using his office for private ends be too strongly condemned. Col. Richard son has put in many years trying to help the territory and we believe that when his great ability is understood he will be recognized as one of the best friends Alaska has.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Colonel Richardson was royalty dined and wined by the citizens of the Gastineau channel towns, as he passed down on the steamship last week. Much of the criticism directed at the road commission emanated from these towns, and now. that the hatchet has been buried and the channeleis to be bridged, we hope the papers of that district will get in and
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Our article on the "Unspeakable Jail'' in the last issue has already borne fruit. The wife of western sheriff has provided the prisoners with a parrot.-Atlanta GU. $. Prls- on) Good Words.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

And talk about your town build CTS! We will gracefully yield the palm to the Crawford boys; for dur ing the past three months they have erected some ten or twelve substan- tial buildings in the burned out dis trict,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Since those Russians have come out from behind the barbed wire entan- elements and are trusting more to their boards they seem to be doing better.-New York Sun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
Not EaxorabIy impressed.

"Can you tell me some way to cook potatoes?" asked the young wife who was doing her first marketing
 "T' ey are very nice just boiled tn their jackets" suggested the grocer.
 And have you no other potatoes than these?" she went on doubtfully. ''These jackets do not look very styl- ish."-Louisville Courier-.J Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

't'Eat less," admonishes Hen. Ford, who seems to have succeeded Andy Carnegie as adviser of the, universe. But it will be noted that Henry does not add the rest of the prescription -"and walk more. ."-Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

If the Republicans want an active candidate for the presidency for 1916 what is the matter with Governor spry. of Utah.-Los Angeles Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1915.
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.


 s.erday, municipal ownership was again beaten by a small majority.
 Five or six years ago the wave of public sentiment in favor of munich pal ownership swept over the coun- Fry from east to west. Today the sen- .iment has changed, and in very few places are the taxpayers in favor of municipal ownership.
 ] Not that it is not good thing in Ghe abstract, but in most cities where a trial of municipal ownership has been given those cities have come out with big deficit. The reason of this 4is that the municipal ownership prop 3osition has paved the way for the inexperienced and the grafter to fat ten at the taxpayers expense.
 z Where the management of munich pal utilities have changed with every election. there has been horde of inexperienced managers placed in charge of these utilities, in most in- stances men who have made failure of their own business, and depend on professional politics for livelihood. These men have run the city's busi- ness in such a slack way that inevi- tably the taxpayers have been glad to return to private ownership once more.
 San Francisco's Geary street line has invariably returned deficit to the city, notwithstanding the fact that the lines paid we'll under private con- cerns; Seattle's electric plant caus- ed a howl of protest from the tax payers of that city, and numerous other cities have sold their plants back to private individuals to escape the heavy debts piled upon them by improper management. trA l. If these plants were managed by a commission, familiar with business affairs, and buying and selling, and this commission could retain charge sof the public utilities long enough to get familiar with their routine work .ings, they might make a success of them, but with every election there is a new pilot at the helm, and the result could be nothing less than bankruptcy.
 And instead of cheapening the price of these utilities, as the promo ters of municipal owned properties hoped, and as it really should do, the result has. been that they have been cheapened until the rapid accu- mutation of debts forced the city to let go, or the inexperience of the managers forced the price up higher than when it was privately owned.
 And one of the greatest evils of the municipal plants has been that they have never started the business, but wait until some corporation enters the field, and when the business has demonstrated that it will pay under their management, the municipality takes it overland sinks it under a load of debt. If men of proven ability could be appointed by city to manage these things so long as they proved worthy of the position, all would be well and good, but so long as they only make more jobs for political plunderers a city should fight shy of endorsing proposition that it is sure to regret jn fha and
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

The enormous gold reserve may seem to be threatening the structural solidarity of the American banks but it is about as hard to borrow a quar- ter as it ever was.-Boston Tran script,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

It looks as if the frightful German threat to restore Rheims Cathedral might possibly come to nothing after all.-New York Sun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

French troops have had their pay raised to five cents per day. But few of them are praying that they can hold their jobs long enough 70 buy a farm.-New York Sun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Anyway, it was thoughtful or Greece not to call back here reserv- ists until the end of the straw-hat cleaning season.-New York Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Captain von Papen says when he applied the term "idiotic Yankees he meant lot of New York editors. All is forgiven.-Buffalo Enquirer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Naval cadets dismissed for hazing are not much loss because a naval of ficer who couldn't haze without be- ing caught hasn't got much stretegy in his make-up.-Bosto Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

That war loan may be good finance but any time we lend anybody $8 on his promise to subscribe for the pa per there'll be trick in it.-Colum- bfa State.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Barbers should not be expected to advertise their business. It is always A close shave with them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
A rrifle, Really.

"That was mighty attractive cos tune Mrs. Puregold wore at the dance last night"
 II suppose 1t was-if you say so-but 1t didn't seem to me there was enough to make much fuss over."-Richm0nd Times Dispatch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

The author of that song, Hello, Central, give me heaven" wasn't such
 a fantastic dreamer after all.-Bos- ton Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

GRANITE STOCK-If you wish to buy or sell Granite stock, see C. 5. Smith, real estate agent. k6
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's, Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
Aecountino For it,

Eyes are the windows of the sonl." "That accounts for their 50 often having such glassy tare."-Balti. more American.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

The Woman's Guild will meet at the rectory tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

H. E. Ellis, of the Cliff mine, re- turned to the property yesterday aft ernoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The launch Elvira left for Ellamar with number of passen- gers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
Nearly Barefoot

T hear that Jones is on his upperr Is 1t true?"
 ''l guess so. l met him this morn ing, and he said he expected to be On his feet in a few days" Omaha Bee
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

WANTED-Responsible woman or girl to take occasional care or papy. "S'', Prospector. ll-S-St
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Fresh cream and buttermilk always on hand at Love Whitley's. 1T
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
Special Tonight.

Four good reels at the Liberty Theatre tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

If you are going east travel via Great Northern Ky. For rates see D. F. Willard, Agent, Copper Block. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.-Selder.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Mems, Women's and Children's Wool Sweaters, Hoods and Hosiery Sheeting, Pillowcase Tubing, Outing Flannel 1Oc yard, at Emporium. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Dr.. Schaleben, of Seward, who re- gently visited the Herbert coal mine at Seldovia, reports that the, mine is operating successfully and that coal of the best quality can be mined and put in the bunkers for soc per ton and delivered to customers in Seldo- via for $2.60 per ton.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Wells-Fargo Money Orders and Travellers checks are payable any where in the United States or Cana da. D. F. Willard, Copper Blk. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Fresh cream and outtermi1k n K al ways on hand at Love-Whitlsys. t'
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. u.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Fresh cream and putterm9iik ai- ways on hand at Love.;Yhit1sys. If Do you know that this is the hot test place In town? We keep $500 degrees of heat on tap night and day. That is the reason we weld anything. Valdez Iron Works. Tu
 W. Glendenning, the mining man, returned from Wells bay on the launch Shamrock yesterday after noon.'
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailo,. Telephone 19S. tt
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Suits pressed for $1.0G at SiN ar mans, tn, tailor. Telephone l9S tl
 Fancy stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Ladies' buttons made from your own material, any size. Guy F. Cameron. If
 Special Tonight.
 Four good reels at the Liberty Theatre tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Received on last boat, Wearing Ap- parel. articles of every day needs, at Emporium. Open from 12 to p. m. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

LOCAL BREvITIEs.
 GRANITE STOCK-If you wish to buy or sell Granite stock, see c. B. Smith, real estate agent. k6
 The Woman's Guild will meet at the rectory tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's Prices reasonable.
 IT. E. Ellis, of the Cliff mine, re- turned to the property yesterday aft ernoon.
 WANTED-Respons woman or girl to take occasional care of baby. "s" Prospector. 11-3-3t
 If you are going east travel via Great Northern Ky. For rates see D. F. Willard, Agent, Copper Block. tf
 Wells-Fargo Money Orders and Travellers checks are payable any where in the United States or Cana da. D. F. Willard, Copper Blk. If
 w. M. Conley, who has spent the sumuar in Port Wells developing his mining property there, has returned to town.
 Fresh Oysters received on every boat.-Frye-Bruhn Co. 1
 Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. U
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. 1T.
 Received on last boat, Wearing Ap- parel, articles of every day needs, at Emporium. Open from 12 to p. m.
 Mems, Women's and Children's Wool Sweaters, Hoods and Hosiery sheeting, Pillowcase Tubing, Outing Flannel 10c yard, at Emporium. tf
 Fresh cream and buttermllk always or bond at T,ove-Whitley'S. 1T
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Fresh Oysters received on every boat. Co. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

w. M. Conley, who has spent the summer in Port Wells developing his mining property there, has returned to town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-03

Special Tonight. Four good reels at the Liberty Theatre tonight. %%
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observed. Another break in the chain
of convention meetings will be the
athletic field day, planned for July 10,
on the field Of the University of Chi
cago. The sports will be under the
direction of A. A. Stage, chairman OF
the athletic department of the uni
versity.
Worldwide Topics.
The convention as body will dis
cuss the worldwide topics of tenn
perance, missions, and peace. Re-
ports from the field, including many
from the various countries involved in
the war, will be presented on the clos
ing day.
Among the other topics that will be
taken up are: THE Advantages of
Christian Unity as Expressed in Coz
operative Movements in Home Mis-
sions, in Evangelism, in Foreign Mis-
sions and in International Re1ations''s
| 1.-THE Sunday School,; THE Prayer
Meeting" and Social Service"
In discussing church activities,
especial consideration will be given to
business administration, the country
church, the city church, the needs of
the layman, and the unchurched. z
ssReligion in Politics.
The social service department Will
hear addresses on Religion in Poll
tics, Cleaning up a City" and the
Saloon Problem Bible reading in
the public school and the question OF
Sabbath observance also will be taken
up.
The Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder
| of the Christian Endeavor movement
will, it is feared, be unable to attend
| the convention on account of Illness
but representative list of leaders
, from a dozen different countries will
be present.
Many Noted Speakers.
The list of speakers includes men