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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
A PIONEER.

When we write down the list of Yer
monters who have blazed the way in
important changes of Worldwide in
auence we should remember Albert II
Copeland, native of Middlebury, who
died recently in Milwaukee, Wis, at the
age of s.. In 1852 railroads had no
telegraphie service of their own. Trains
were operated wholly by time card
rules, which provided that one train
would wait at a certain station until
another train had passed. If enc train
was late at the meeting point the other
was required to wait II hours or until
the other showed up. Such 2 eondi-
tion existed on the winter morning in
February, 1852, when the first tele-
graphic. train order flashed over the
wires. The north bound train, due to
meet the south-bound train at Middle
bury was in a snow bank in the Green
mountains south of Rutland. M
Copeland, who worked in the postofice
at Middlebury at that time, was also
the local telegraph operator.
The conductor OF the sorth-bound
train was, of course, unaware of the
stalled train at the south. and only
knew that he and his passengers had
before them a wait at Middlebury any
where from II minutes to u hours,
when at the expiration of the latter
time his train regained it's right ia
proceed south to Rutland As the
length Of delay increased, the restless
irritated passengers grew bold and
wandered uptown from the depot. Some
of them struggled into the postoificc
and happened to tell Copeland of the
delay. The operator thought moment
Then he said: ''You bring the condue
tor up here and perhaps we can fix il
so that you can 90 on to Rutland with
out waiting for the north-bound train.
The conductor demurred, but finally
occeded to the demand of his irate pas
sengers,
Upon arrival at the postoifice NJ
Copeland handed him a message from
his superintendent at Rutland. 1t real
sunny 4lLIl9 Ii ht JHIS. - NDEtH-DOunt
train in snowbanl1 south of here. Yo,
come on down to Rutland and | vii
not let any train 90 north until yol
arrive" Mr.. Conductor read his order
looked Copeland straight in the eye
and said: I am afraid to do this.
might be taking chance. How do
know it is genuine?" Copeland quiet
ly replied: "Ill ride on the engine t.
Rutland That settled it and tn,
train went on it's way, the passenger
rejoicing and heartily thanking tn
operator, who kept up a wonderful
amount of thinking while quietly sittin.
in the cab from Middlebury to Rut
land,
Mr.. Copeland's happy thought re
suited in the despatehing of trains b,
telegraph over the Rutland railroad af
ter, that date. The method was auickl
adopted by other railroads and event
ually came into use throughout tn
world
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
Spoke Gum Ara bic.
(Manchester, n. H., Union.)

[Manchester, n. H, Union.)
The report that Lord Kitehner
speaks Arabic like native recalls the
travel experience of Mark Twain, who
having studied the Arabic language
until he battered himself he was mas
ter Of it employed two native Arab
guides; with whom, however, he found
himself unable to carry on Ineligible
conversation. Piqued and disappointed
at this he was constrained to examine
the fellows mouths whereupon he dis
covered that they had lost their teeth
and were speaking only gum Arabic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
JITNEYs CRIPPLE TRoLLEYs.
Barre Montpelier Traction Company
Wants to Reduce Service.

Wants to Reduce Service.
MONTPELIER, Aug. 81 - The city
councils of Barre and Montpelier
and selectmen of Berlin assembled last
evening to hear the request of the
local traction company officials to
be allowed to operate cars ON 45-
minute schedule instead of the half
hour time now in force AT the con
clusion an informal vote was taken
and of the Is municipal representatives
present all but three were opposed to
granting the request,
1t was unanimously the opinion that
the traction company should be asked
to reduce the 15-cent fare to the 10.
cent rate in effect for many years I'M
I'll last winter. The trolley representa-
tives explained that they We're oper-
ating the road at loss, due to a large
extent to the IS iitneys plying between
the two cities, and would have to re
duce running expenses or cease to do
business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
NeA24s Inla1ku eao,.
woMAN's BEAUTY NO SECRET.

1t all lies in the care she bestows
upon herself and in keeping at bay
those dread ills peculiar to her sex.
The flashing eye, the elastic step and
the clear complexion never accompany
organic troubles. The distressed ex-
preston, lassitude, headaches and men
tai depression are only the tell-tale
symptoms Women so troubled should
take Lydia +. Pinkham s Vegetable
Compound, that simple remedy made
from roots and herbs and restore their
health to a normal condition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31

Edward J. Read, 81, a lifelong resi-
dent and successful merchant in Dan
by, died Saturday, a week after he
was stricken with paralysis. He was
selectman 80 years, justice of the peace
more than 30 years and postmaster II
years. He represented the town in the
legislature in 1878. His wife and two
children died years ago and he leaves
no nearer relatives than nephews and
nieces.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
Two Points of View.

The maid--T found four-lcaved
clover this morning. There is an old say
ing that the finder will be married with
in the year.
The achelor-Indeed! l was under
the impression that the finding of a
four-leaved clover was an omen of good
luek.-Indianapolis Star.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
Natural History Freaks.


Mere amateurs in invention may never
hope to equal the solemnly told tale of
the Brattleboro cat which went a-fshing
in deep water and presented its aston
ised proprietor with a 14-inch fish, variety
of cat and fish unmentioned. Freak nat
ural history should not be deprived of this
remarkable record.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

It Is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service In the delivery
the cooperation OF subscribers to that
end. Prompt reports should be given of
each failure to receive the paper on the
morning following the omission. In per
son. by telephone or postal card, thus
enabling the cause of the error to be
promptly and accurately discovered and
the proper remedy Immediately applied
1t is only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
Guest Day in Brattleboro.
(Montpelier Argus.)

Guest day in Brattleboro proved a
decided success, and other communities
could follow the lead of that enter
prising town with profit. Upwards of
three thousand guests visited Brattle-
boro on the day in question and, from
reports, enjoyed the hospitality of the
village, and became better acquainted
with its industries and business men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Ru OF paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; 25
cents an inch for each subsequent inseT-
ton. Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
a line first insertion with 80 per cent
discount for each subsequent insert on
without change OF copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents per 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, 1915-08-31

the work, instead of depending too
much upon the bounty of one man.
Read the letter and then ask yourself
as an individual and lover of your
state whether you are not willing to
enlist in the organization at least by
a small financial contribution to aid
in the worthy cause.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
InStalment.

Mrs. Nuritch-T want to get a pair
of swell white gloves to wear to a ball.
Clerk Yes m. How long do you
want them?
Mrs. Nuritch - See here, young
man. / ain t talzin' about rentin EN-.
/ want to buy 'em.-Philadelph Press.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31

Goodbye summer months. We enter
in the expectation of enjoying the most
delightful period of the year cHmati
cally.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31

An increase of $4,000 in the grand
list OF Vermont is not a bad showing
for year when business conditions
arc unsettled
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31

I1ez&TS EGIEIEN /.
l21sHSSs7ABTNET /
Whatever turn the path may take to
left or right
1 think il follows
The tracing of a wiser hand through
dark and light,
Across the hills and in the shady
hollows.
GOOD THINGS FOR TABLE.
When you wish to serve a tempting
sandwich which will be tasty mouth
full for a guest try:
Horseradsh sand
hs-saazss;A wiches-Cream three Ia
blespoonfuls of butter
and add two tablespoon
fula of freshly grated
horseradish, One-h aft
gA teaspconful Of emo n
--- juice and a dash Of salt
Spread this on rounds Of bread and
decorate with stuffed olives in slices.
Bread Pudding.-Pour a quart OF
scalded milk over two cupfuls Of bread
crumbs, cover and let stand fifteen
minutes; then add four egg yolks,
beaten thick, two tablespoonfuls of
melted butter, y few grains of grated
nutmeg. half CupfUl Of freshly grated
cocoanut, pinch Of soda, dissolved
in a tablespoonful OF hot water and
the whites of the eggs, beaten stiff,
! and half-cUpful Of sugar added, then
fo;d into the mixture. Bake in a but
tered pudding DISH for 45 minutes and
serve with crushed strawberries or
| crushed raspbeTries.
Poxbury Sauee.-Beat the yolk of
an egg until thick and lemon colored,
and add ttree-fpurths of a cupful Of
powdered sugar gradually, beating all
| the time. Mix one-fourth Of a cupful
| Of powdered sugar, with a teaspoonful
of cornstarch, and an eighth of a tea.
| spoonful of salt. and@pour on gradually
| one cupful of scalded milk while stir
| ring constantly. Cook in a double
| boiler for ten minutes, stirring often
and then combine the egg and cooked
| mixture, flavor with grated lemon rind
and teaspoonful of lemon juice; ther
add the white Of the egg beaten stiff.
Rot Cherry Puddine.-Cream hall
cupful of sugar. then beat in two well
beaten eggs, add a cupful of -four {
teaspoonful Of baking powder, a ia
blespoonful Of cherry juice and a hal
pound Of ripe stoned cherries. Nil
and steam in buttered cups for al
hour. Serve with cream and sugar.
emonade.-SQueeze a half dozer
lemons and boil pint of sugar and
a pint of water together until thick
then add the lemon Juice, strained
and when boiling hot put in bottles
and set in the ice chest. A little o
this lemon strip in a glass of watel
makes a delicious glass Of lemonade
| Ns,e... IN .so
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31
TUESDAY, AUGUST 81. 1915.

Member of the Associated Press.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-31

Entered IN the postofice at Brattle-
bOro. as second class matter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
The STRAIN
FRICTION TRANSMISSION FOR
SMALL LOCOMOTIVE.
Machine That Is Said to Make for
Economy in Operation Of Railroad
Can Haul Load of TWen-
ty Tons.

Friction transmission is employed
Oh a small four-Wheeldrive gasoline
locomotive which is being construct
ed for industrial purposes such as
clay working. A fiber wheel operates
in contact with a friction disk, carry
ing the power by chain to a jack
shaft from which it is directed to the
front and rear ax1es. There is a flex-
ible connection between the friction
shaft and the engine which relieves
the strain upon the latter. The adj
vantage claimed for the transmission
system in this use is that when a
heavily loaded train is starting, suffi-
cient slippage may be allowed until
the locomotive pulls out easily, thus
avoiding a heavy strain upon gears
and shafting in starting. The locomo-
tive has a drawbar pull of about 500
pounds when travelling five miles an
hour, which means that it can haul a
cotton load at that speed on a level
grade.-Popular Mechanics.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
WONDERFUL HOW EEsiM0l.
STOPS ITCHING AT ONCE

To those who have endured for years
the itching torments of eczema or other
such s~kin-eruption, the relief that the
first use Of resinol ointment and res
mol soap sives is perfectly incredible.
After ail the suffering they have
endured and all the useless treatments
they spent good money for, they can
not believe anything SO simple, mild
and inexpensive a stop the itching
and burning INSTANTLY! And they
find it still more wonderful that the
improvement is permanent and that
resinol really drives away the erup-
ton completely in a very short time.
Perhaps there is a pleasant surprise
like this in store for you. Resinol ONT
ment and resinol soap are sold by all
druggists.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
OUTSPOKEN ENEMY OF ROAD
Owner Of Abused Dog Makes No At
tempt at All to Conceal VIM
dictive Sentiments.

The following letter, says Railway
and Locomotive Engineering, was re-
ceiyed by the claim agent of one Of
the western railways not long ago:
For some weeks past my dog has
been in the habit of sticking himself
unto the cars as they sped past my
place, and he never harmed no Il by
so doing, nor never would, as have
known him from Q child, very peace
ful and fond Of young children, and
awful fond of the butchers shop, be-
fore where he would sit up on his
hind legs and beg with a voice Of JOY
for anything he requested. When he
Noula run at the cars. he would act
savage, but still would nlyer inJnre
the train by word or deed if you had
a hundred trains whizztng past by day
oz mite.
tut what does the fireman Oh the
Stick in The Mud Express 60 but en-
tees my dog TO close quarters and
throw chunks OF eCal and squirts hot
water upon him, which he tells ME in
q IlitIl and friyilous tone is TO take
the bark off my dos That is what
males ME halt your railroad. and That
IS not eli by a long choke, fer yester-
day tIoy misled ny dog and got him
in front Of the engine. when they
pulled her wide open and smashed
my deg in a way that hurts you1 rode,
and causes it to be looked at askance
by every thinking tax payer and
mother. ] say fly on such a rode as
yours. with its sandwiches that have
a thin rim OF ham round the aige, SO
when you lock your teeth with it you
get left, and the rode has got your
money in Dennis. Fly on the whole
thing is what I say
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
economy in Small Things.

An engineer who is careless in
starting and stopping may easily
break the air hose in time, and the
cost of that equals hauling a ton OF
freight 225 miles. A broken draw
bar knuckle equals hauling one ton
Of freight 300 miles, and a ireman's
lost shovel means hauling a ton SO
miles to pay for it.
The economy bug Is carried into
every department Of the road, and
track walkers, switchmen, yardmas'
ters and shop workers are brought
under the new system. Trackmen
and switchmen are warned that Ian
terms must be handled with greater
care. A white lantern globe equals
in cost the hauling of a ton Of freight
20 miles; a red lantern globe. 10
miles, and a complete lantern, loo
miles. Even a pound of waste fol
wiping engines and switch locks is
worth ten and q half miles OF freight
haulage.-Illustrated Sunday Maya
zine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
Chnkna Him OF.

Young Percy Prunes had persistent
" paid his attentions to the beautiful
girl in the next street. From her
point of view they were about as vel
come as rent collectors are on set
Ting days.
Once he CHANGED to get her alone
with himself at a Christmas party.
They sat down together.
II think 1-er-er-I will ap.
preach your father tonight. Gould
you advise as to how l should com
mence"
Il consider, sir, that you had bet
ter suggest before commencing that
he should bear in mind the penalties
resulting from violent assault, but.
cherry, manslaughter and damages to
person. Papa is SO impulsiye, you
knoW."-AnsWers.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
ONE BANE OF RAILROAD MEN
"Hot Boxes Are Easily Ayo;dable-
Show Rank Carelessness of Car
Department Employees.

Serious delays and accidents to
trains are often due to overheated
bearings n, as they are known in rail-
road parlance, hot boxes"
A hot box" is the result of rank
carelessness on the part Of employees
in not keeping a good vigil for the
condition OF the car wheels, or rather
the care of the journals Of the trucks
under the car where the hot box"
is found. A hot box" is a sign that
the safety first rule is not practiced
by some car department men.
There is no excuse for a hot box"
after a car is sent out if the train is
carefully looked over at each terminal.
Primarily, a hot box is caused by
poor waste and an insufficient "greas-
ing at the time it should have been
done and there is no excuse for one, A
"hot box" is liable to cause a wreck,
and a wreck on most railroads costs
money, much more than the price Of
sufficient quantity of waste and oil
and grease to protect the journals Of
the car wheels.
The farmer who buys a new buggy
has a pretty good idea Of what a hot
box means, and the ways to prevent
it. He sees to it that the spindle is
well creased SO it will not get hot.
He watches it closely, and does not
take any chances On the wheels run
ming hot. II they did the wheels would
stick, and ii the farmer persisted in
driving ahead, he would soon have a
bad spindle and a bad wheel.
However, the results would not be
so disastrous as they would be in a
train of ears running at a speed of
fifteen or twenty miles an hour. It's
no wonder that trainmen use language
unfit for a Sunday school class when
they find a hot box iii their train.
They know that someone has been
careless and Sinking in his work and
hat is to blame.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
FACE BATHING WITH
Cutiolra Soap Most Soothing to Sem
sitive Skins. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches of Cuticura Ointment to red,
rough. itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin, scalp,
hair and hands than these super.
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as to your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY.
Boston. sold everywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
The Biggest Fool.

Pat was strolling about one day
with ia EHgllshman. pat said the
Englishuan, Il will give that woman
sixpenes Or every penny you give
her"
Right said Pat, and he gave her
n~inepelee.
When THE EEglishman had given her
his share. Pat said he, (which of us
vas tic biggest fool?"
It uas yon." said Pat.
No said the Englishman, "it was
you, for you gave her all you had"
"But said Pat, that was my
mither.'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
Honi Soft Qui Nal Y Pense.

1t was recess. Two small boys we're
having a somewhat rough struggle,
and when received an unexpected
hard blow he exclaimed:
If you don't look out, you'll end up
IN a place that begins with II and ends
with L."
A passing teacher, hearing the re-
mark, scolded the boy severely for
what he had said.
Well replied the boy, after a
pause, I'm sure / don't know what
you're talking about. I only meant
hospital. The Sunday Magazine.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
INDICATIONS Of
An EARLY SPRING
Great Prosperity Ahead for
Western Canada.

The most recent advices from all
points in Western Canada report that
conditions are apparent for an early
spring. Farmers are going over the
implements, getting their seeders
ready for operation, the plows in shape
for extended breaking, and there Is a
general optimism. A great many new
settlers have already arrived, and the
reports from Canadian Government
agents in the United States point to
the fact that in a few days there will
begin the usual emigration from va
rious OF the Central and Western
states. From the Eastern states the
number Of farmers going to Canada
will be greater than in any past year.
There has been a fairly large snow
fall during the winter, which will
greatly add to the precipitation OF
last fall, which in the opinion of old.
timers was In itself sufficient to in
sure a good crop during the present
year.
There will be very little titled land
that will be without a crop this year..
The authorities, though, are pleading
with the farmers to seed only such
land as has had careful preparation, for
rich as is the soil Of Western Canada,
1t Is no more fitted to produce good
crops uncultiyated than is that Of any
other land anywhere else. There
have been accounts of failures in some
portions Of the agricultural districts OF
Western Canada, and also reports Of
small yields in some districts. A good
deal Of this is accounted for from the
fact that Notwithstanding the advice
Of men Of experience, there are farm
ers who will persist in seeding land not
properly prepared. This may be done
this year, but those who cultivate on
reasonable and logical methods will
be certain of a paying crop. There is
every reason to believe that the high
prices Of all kinds of grain will con-
tinue.
With thousands and thousands Of
acres of land waiting for the husband
man to bring 1t forth with a crop, it
is no wonder that Western Canada is
continuing to prove such an inviting
field for the agriculturist.
Seventy million dollars is a con-
sentative estimate of orders which
came to Canada as the direct result
Of the a Governments of the al
lies have been placing large orders in
Canada and buying huge quantities OF
supplies for cash.
The total value of exports to Eu.
rope from Canada has jumped about
Is per cent since the war started,
while in certain lines the increases
have been enormous
Therefore the results Of the demand
Of the allies for war and other material
Is beginning to be felt in the financial
life Of the Dominion. There is a marked
activity in many commercial lines, and
conditions are fast becoming normal.
Western Canada is receiving a rela-
tive benefit to the East.-Advertise-
4 melt.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-03-26
Fewer Killed on Railroad Track.

Statistics furnished by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad show that there has
been a marked decrease during the
last seven years in the number Of per-
sons killed while trespassing on rail-
road property. In 1907 the number
al 572. During 1914 it was 301, the
lowest figure with the exception of
that for 1912, when 255 trespassers
were killed. These figures are for
the system east Of Pittsburgh only.