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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
The Harvest Season.

(Whitc River Junction Landmark)
70 the jewellers in cities the meaning
Of harvest time in the rural districts is
not fully grasped. The reaping of a
good crop of any staple is the climax
of great deal of hard work and the
truitiOn of many hopes.
The farmer has fought his summer s
battle against adverse powers of sun
shine and rain, drought and storm, in
sect pests and human inefficiencv. At
times it has seemed as if these factors
were too much for his feeble efforts
Yet by hard work and skilled expert
ence he has pulled it through.
The life of a farmer is sometimes
thought of as a placid, even existence.
untroubled by worry. Yet a crop repre-
senting thousands of dollars may be
ruined in a day. It must sour many a
sunny temperament to see hard work
absolutely wasted
Putting the crop under cover. sa1e
from all these contending forces is
"some day in the country. No one
who has not played the game can real
ize the sense of quiet triumph and mas
terry with which the farmer views the
work of his hands.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
HIGHER CROWNED ROADS.
Suggestion to State Road Commissioner
by the Sage of Peru.

State Highway Commissioner Bates,
Dear Sir l learn that YOU are to
have a general road meeting at Brattle-
boro Saturday, and expecting that |
cannot be present l am so deeply in
terested IN road matters that | forward
this communication to show my inter
est, which, if you please, l would like
to have read.
Now / will strike at the chief points
forthwith with no roundabout prelim-
inaries.
The great essential, as I believe. is
that our roads should be built highly
GROWING from their very center /
am frank to say that / have never vet
seen one too browning. When first built
they should appear well-nigh steep
from the center out, and there should
be no shoulder so that the drag cen
easily keep them browning
| l have lately traversed the Ideal
Tour route from near New York 10
Lake Sunapee and l am frank 10 say
that the best piece of road ] crosse 4
was the strip which crosses the town
of Landgrove from Peru line to Lon
donderry line. 1t is perfectly hard ana
smooth and although it is entirely up
and down long, steep hills, it is so
browning that no wash has, as yet, az
fected it.
| firmly believe that on ls-foot trav-
eled path for highway is wide enough
and worth more than a wider one. he-
cause it will keep easier.
| believe, also that for our rural
regions, the long, steep hills require
waterbars, which as both YOU and NJ.
Gates have admitted to me can be
built in a manner entirely unobicetion-
able for any legitimate travel-a sim
pie increase of grade with but little
rise in the Travelled path-but thcv arc
the only thing that will prevent a
washout when ruts form in the early
spring or late in the fall.
The water runs down the whole
length of the state road-one-onarfer
mile-built in our town last year at
an expense of nearly $4,000, simply be
cause it was not built crowning in the
center, and there were no waterbars.
Sincerely yours.
NJ. J. HAPGOOD
Peru, Vt, Oct. %, 1915.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

Bethel is one of the few Vermont com
munities where tanning is still an impor-
tant local industry and the company there
has just received 10000 hides and another
consignment of 10000 is expected within
few days. An addition costing several
thousand dollars is to be built at the plant
at once. Years ago tanneries were located
in a majority of the prosperous towns of
Vermont, but now the business is con-
Quoted on large scale in a few places.
1t is pleasing to note that Bethel is one
of them and that the leather business there
was never more prosperous than at pres
emit
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
Facing a Serious Trouble.
(BOstOn Transcript

The withdrawal of NJ. Viviani from
the French cabinet may prove a serious
blow to the allied cause. He is the
natural leader of the radical elements
in France, and has rallied them success
fully to the national defence Bet
ter than any other man, probably, he
has been able to repress their tendency
to put party politics before the nation
al safety. It is probable that BRAND,
his successor, is really an ADLER man
than Vivian, but he is less well placed
politically for the work of moderating
the elements which might make serious
trouble for the allied interests in the
war. 1t is very evident that the gov
ernments of both Great Britain and
France have a serious problem of dis
affection to face. The failure to bring
Greece and Rumania to the support of
the entente powers and the defence Of
Serbia may necessitate a complete re-
vision of both the British and French
cabinets. 1t represents, beyond doubt,
a great diplomatic disaster But to
hold the government Of either power
to a rigid responsibility is to invite the
danger of swapping horses while
crossing a stream.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

There can be no possible doubt that good
will come from the good roads meeting
which Brattleboro, Bennington, Bellows
Falls and Wilmington held here yesterday
But Brattleboro and Bennington in partic-
ular should bear in mind that Nermont's
road policy is to help those towns which
show disposition and ability to help them
selves 1t is not too much to expect that
an automobile highway across the southern
end OF the state will become a reality be
fore many years, yet the date of its coming
into existence depends largely upon what
Brattleboro and Bennington do to assist
the project. If both these towns make
liberal appropriations toward the construc-
ton OF those portions of such a highway
that would be within their borders the
chances are that the state highway depart
mcnt could be depended upon to finance
the cost OF the intervening link.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

A number of young Americans engaged
in Belgian relief work have become further
engaged, matrimonially engaged, to Bel
gian girls. If Americans are really regard
ed in the light in which we have been led
to believe they are, in Belgium, it would
be more surprising if any young American
men over there escaped this sort of en-
tangIing alliance than that few of them
should enter into it. In Belgium an
American is supposed to be about the near
est thing to popular idol that exists.
And when young man occupies that sort
Of position in country where manageable
native men are as scarce as they are in
Belgium he has a pretty small chance of
coming away heartwhole, be he handsome
or ugly, stalwart or puny.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

The Peabody, Mass, school building in
which u children lost their lives Thursday
morning would not have been considered
d fre-trap in any community and yet it
proved to be the worst sort of a one, chief
Iy because of the faulty arrangements of
it's exits. How many churches are there in
Brattleboro whose doors are large enough
and sufficiently numerous to make impos-
sible a similar occurrence in case of fire?
And how about some of the third-story
assembly halls which are used almost night
ly for dances and other public gatherings ?
While the thought of the p dead children
would be well for us to give attention to
conditions in our own town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

In view of the way Massachusetts, plumes
itself on its progressive legislation it is
surprising to note in connection with the
schoolhouse fire which snuffed out q
young lives at Peabody that there is no
law requiring the state authorities to or
der fire escape equipment on buildings used
in a public or semi-pubhc way. The en-
forcement is entirely with the local au-
thorities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

cation, is arranging meetings for Dart
mouth alumni who are engaged as
teachers, principals or superintendent
of secondary schools, with a view to
discussing the problems which arise
from the relations of the schools to the
college. 1t is safe to say that both
college and schools will benefit from
these conferences.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run Of paper,
so cents an inch for first insertion; 20
cents an inch for each subsequent inser
ton. Limited space first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements - Five cents
a line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents 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, 1915-10-30

G. IJarris's place. Mr.. Allen S family
are moving from Maple street to Fred
Mcclure : house on South street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Stone and
daughter. Miss Florence Stone OF Rich
field, Conn. are boarding with Miss
Kate Wheeler for the present. Mr.
Stone is a son of Mrs Harriet b. Stone
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery
OF the paper each night, and it solicits
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, 1915-10-30

Another step forward in Dartmouth s
policy of closer cooperation with sec
ondary schools of New England, and
especially of New Hampshire, comes
with the announcement that Prof
James L. McConaughy, recently APP
pointed head of the department. of edu
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

A Boston physician claims that most
cases of rheumatism are caused by poor
teeth. \ dissenting opinion is expected
from persons who wear store porcelains
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
Presidential Primaries.

(St. Johnsburv Caledonian.)
Fiftv-seven per cent of the 992 vot
ing delegates in the next Republican
convention will be elected at presiden-
tiaI primaries. The names of the states,
time of primary and number of dele
GATES are as follows.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
Baby Saving Campaigns.

Baby Saving Campaigns.
y bulletin issued annually to give
information in regard to the work done
in cities and the method used to make
the work effective. Touching on these
points: Inspection of the Milk Supply;
Grades of Milk; "Little Mother
Leagues and the Distribution of
Leaflets With Directions for Feeding
Babies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
DELEGATES

Delegates
Indiana, March Z, 30
New Hampshire, March II, s.
Minnesota, March Il, "a
North Dakota. March 81, 10
Michigan, April ;, 80
Wisconsin, April 4, %
Illinois, April Q, So
Iowa, April 10. 26
Nebraska, April. 10
New York April, IS
Oregon, April 81, 10
Massachusetts, April %, Sc
| California, May Q, 26
| Ohio, May 9, As
| Pennsylvania. May 10, 76
| New Jersey, May %, %
| South Dakota, June 6, 10
| West Virginia, June 6, 10
! Total. 566
| 1t viii require but 497 votes to make
nomination so If the delegates from
these eighteen states should be all in
structed for the same man he woulo
easily be the nominee of the party
! This is not likely to occur however as
| Massachusetts, New York, California
and Ohio probably will have favorite
sons.
1t will be noted that the first of
state presidential primaries will be held
on the seventh of March in Indiana
and the second four days later in New
Hampshire. Whether the 80 states
without the presidential primary will
wait until the popular expression from
these states has been given is a ques-
ton. 1t might be safely done and
perhaps would be the wisest thing to
do. But the date of the national con
vention will have some influence. Sen
ator John w. Weeks must wait until
April p for his state to announce its
choice and this may handicap him
somewhat in the eleven states holding
their primary before that date.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

Infant Care, Mrs. Max West.
This pamphlet discusses the care of
the baby to the close of the second
year, and is the result of an exhaustive
study of the standard literature on the
hygiene of infancy, and of numerous
consultations with nurses, physicians
and specialists. 1t is addressed to the
average mother and gives plain, simple
directions for the arrangement of the
nursery, the food and clothing of the
child. 1t discusses the treatment of
children diseases, bad habits, general
health conditions, and closes with
recipes for the preparation of food
suitable for young children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

Laws Relating to Mothers Pensions.
\ compilation of the laws of % states
and of Denmark and New Zealand on
mothers pensions with brief notes in
regard to their operation, including also
a short history of the movement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
Birth Registration.

I3IIIH hVgIsIIdIION.
Gives the status of birth registration
in the United States at the present
time, and suggests methods by which
adequate registration may he secured
and shows how the registration is an
aid in protecting the lives and rights
of children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30
At the Library
ChiIdren's Bureau Publications

Since the establishment by the gov
eminent of the Children S Bureau ode
partment of labor) "to investigate and
report upon all matters pertaining to
the welfare of children and child-ife
among all classes of people" in the
United States, the chief of the bureau,
Miss Julia Lathrop, has published the
following pamphlets in the Care OF
Children series which are of special in
terest to all wives and mothers. They
may be procured free of charge by APP
plying to Miss Julia c. Lathrop, Chief
of the Children s Bureau, Washington
D. C.
The United States census bureau es
Inmates that 100000 babies, less than
one year Of age, died last year in this
country, and that probably at least one
half of these deaths were needless
hence the urgent need of literature or
this subject.
Prenatal Care, Mrs. Max West.
This pamphlet was prepared at thC
request of the National Congress Of
Mothers, and is written by Mrs. Ma,
West of the staff of the bureau, after
careful study of the literature Of tn,
subject. 1t has been read and crit
cised by numbers of well-known phv
sicians and nurses, and also by man,
mothers.
For the average mother who mus
perform her household duties, thi
pamphlet gives plain, simple rules fo
personal hygiene and healthful Evin
with suggestions for home nursing, an
the care of her baby during the fir,
months of its life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-30

Protected by The Adams Newspaper Scrvicel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
Mrs. Carn1Qn Relates
The Story of Her Trials

grand jury, stating that ! would waive
immunity if permitted to 60 before the
grand Jury but my offer was rejected.
! Immediately sent a second request
entreating the grand jury to hear my
side. but this was also rejected.
| was informed that if l went before
the grand jury | would not have
the protection Of counsel. but nigh:
be asked to answer any questions. and
that record of my answers would be
obtained for future use agains: ne II
necessary Despite this warning OF my
counsel, Mr.. Levy, | tried in every con.
ceivable method 10 so before the grand
jury and tell them all l knew about
this affair.
This grand jury brought in an in
dictment Of manslauyhter IN the frSt
degree against me on July II, 1919,
and ! was admitted TO bail by Judge
Van Sicklen. understand that before
this grand jury Celia Coleman testi-
fed. after having been with the Burns
detectives for about a week, that
she had seen me downstairs in the
kitchen, but did not see any revolver.
Before tbis grand jury smother re-
markable witness appeared, one frank
J. Farrell. the so-called tramp, q
rike-breaker, who testified that he
walked from New York on June 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
MATTERS REFUSE
TO PAY JUDGMENT
Will Protect Members Whose
Homes Were Attached TO
Satisfy S2S5.OO0.

The United Hatters Of America, in
their convention here yesterday, voted
not 10 raise fund 20 satisfy the $685.
600 judgment affirmed by the United
States Supreme Court in favor Of D. +.
Loewe e. Co., Of Danbury. against the
union. This action by the matters came
at the close Of their sixth convention.
and was their reply 10 an open letter
published month ago by the Loewe
concern.
In this letter Il was said that fore
closure action against property Of the
defendants had been delayed 20 give
them time 20 avoid proceedings against
individual homes. 1t was added that
should the organization fail to make
provisions 20 fulfil its alleged agree
ment to pay the judgment foreclosure
would follow
The hatters. in their resolution, de-
MED the statements Of the company
and the Anti Boycott Society that they
had agreed 10 pay the judgment, and
insisted that they would protect the
homes Of their members by an assess
ment Of per cent of each person s
weekly earnings after July /. The OFF,
GERS were directed 70 appeal TO the
A. F. Of l. and other organizations for
EsSlStancp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

s26 600 900. but there sre two elements
which will force the deficit far above
this estimate.
One Of these IL that the receipts
from the corporation and income taxes
40 far this wear have already amount
cd 10 moro than sl5,000,O00, which re-
duces the amount TO be received 70
s65. 600 600. Another is that the dehcit
has been growing by leaps and BOUNDS
and before June 30, when the fiscal
year ends, will have been considerably
Increased from the present hgures.
Besides this, the deficit has been in
crcasinc rapidly despite the fact that
the corporation and income taxes have
been coming in in considerable amounts
from day TO day. For instance. up 20
May 20 the receipts for May alone had
amounted 70 mors than sl,5OO,OoO.
Then, too, there is grave doubt that
the receipts from corporation and In
come taxes will amount 10 the $780,
600 900 so enthusiastically predicted. II
is said that they will fall far below
that amount.
In his argument for an extra ses-
sion, however, Senator Lewis over
looked the power Of the Secretary OF
Treasury 10 issue S2l8,s93.000 in
Panama Canal bonds without any
further authority from Congress what
ever. This amount has been spen,
out of the general treasury, while IL
might have been spent out Of the bond
receipts, and the Secretary may issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
LUTHERANS TO MEET HERE

The Synod Of New York and New
England Of the Lutheran Church will
hold its annual convention in the
Church % the Advent, Broadway and
Ninety-third Street, June /, 2 and 3, II
was announced yesterday. This organ
ization was founded in 1902 with thirty
four pastors and congregations. but
now has siXty-six. and its church prop
erty is valued az more than S2.115,0O0
A communion service will be held the
first day. The Rev. William NJ. Horn,
pastor Of the Church OF the Advent,
will preach the sermon. The next even
ing a dinner will be given for the dele
gates. and the Rev. Or. Edward J. Nc
Keever will oficiate at the ordination
service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
MAI. HOGAN QUITS GUARD
Will Go Into Business-0ther
officers Promoted.

Major Daniel J. Hogan. ID Infantry
Y. &. ~ T., and a Spanish War y.,.
eran. has resigned on account Of bu,.
ness. lie first joined the guard a,
private in the 18th Separate Comnanc
February %. 1899 he was made rnsio,
May p. 1913. lie served as an Aid N
the staff oF the Governor from Jangsrv
/. 1909, % December 81. 1910.
Other important changes among Of.
GERS were: Captain Robert y. Msckjs
9th Coast Artillery. promoted from Sr,,
Lieutenant, and assigned % the 20.s
Company. Or. Daniel Munro appointed
assistant surgeon IN the ist Csyalrv.
Sergeant Edwin L. Holloway, promotes
second lieutenant, 47th Infantry. and
assigned 70 Company G.; Second Lien.
tenant Russell ". Vernon, lst Infantry.
promoted first Lieutenant. and assigned
to Company /; Second Lieutenant Al.
fred W. Booraem, Of Squadron A, has
resigned on account Of business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23
PERUVIAN GLITTER
BLIGHTS DELAWARE
RAYMOND McCune Held in
$4,000 Bail-Mine Flour
Gold" Investors Allege.
MILLIONAIEE'S SON
PROMOTED SCHEME
Stock Sold for 100000 to
100000 Said to Have
Little Value.

How the tale Of gold mines N the
wilds o. faraway Peru thrilled
wealthy citizens of Wilmington. Del.
came out yesterday in the Federal
Court The occasion was the arraign-
mon, Of RAYMOND NcCuue. son Of a
late millionaire railroad prospector Of
Salt Lake City. on a charge Of selling
between 100000 and 100000 worth
Of stock which IS said 20 have little
value
AcCune. immaculatelv dressed in a
brown suit PINK and purple tie, cloth
ton shoes and a wrist wstch, was held
in $4,000 bail for a hearing on June
IL a surety company furnished the
bond.
Word was received here on Friday
from Wilmington that the prospector
was wanted. The local authorities
then remembered that two weeks ago
NcCune had reported a mysterious rob
berry 10 the police IN which burglar
was alleged 10 have entered his apart
uent 81 1875 West Seventy-ninth Street
and made OF with $4,000 worth of
jewels. although neglectinG 70 take q
large amount of cash in bureau
drawer.
When PostoAice Inspector Barber re
ceiyed the removal warrant for Nc
Cune he Immediately knew where 70
GET mis- man. McCune was arrested on
FRIDAY night and with others was
charged Yesterday morning with sell
ing the stock Of the Peruvian EXplora-
zion Company and the Maranon River
Placers. Inc.
McCune, it appeared, went 20 vii
mington in April, 1912, and persuaded
several citizens 20 contribute $4,000.
with which he and two companions Wis
tied the Peruvian gold fields When
they returned he reported large posi-
bilities, and the Peruvian concern was
capitalized az 100000 According 70
Assistant United States Attorney Roosa
the mining man said in his report that
he had dug five thousand prospecting
pits while in the fields, and that the
ore Welded as high as 1925 q cubic
yard.
McCune added that there had been
no attempt 20 explore the mines for
many years. and then only by the Inca
tribes. He said that cannibals pre-
vented civilized persons from prospect
ing. but made II known that his in
formation had been CLEANED while he
was employed by his father in Peru.
After much Of the stock had been
bought Wilmington investors decided
TO send man 20 look into the wonder
full yielding properties Of the mines.
He reported that the only yellow metal
ne could find was flour gold" and that
he had seen no traces Of the prospect
ing pits.
Stock in the Peruvian company was
bought by several wealthy Wilmington
men. among whom are Alexis !. du
Pont. John Bancroft, Henry H. Bow
man and others. II Is also said that
shares were sold 20 residents Of New
England. but their names have not yet
been learned by the Postoffice authori-
ties