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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

that very serious attempt TO place the
National Guard on more secure mill
tary basis should follow
The issue of preparedness is before
the people. In every scheme for ma
tional defense, heavy emphasis is laid
upon the organized state militia
which is to form an important nucleus
for a fighting force, and yet how ex-
tremely unimportant its organizations
are when it comes to numbers.
Vermont s National Guard is sun
posed to consist of IS commissioned
officers and 7S5 enlisted men, but. un-
der the federal act, every able bodied
citizen, fit for military duty, is a pre-
sumptive member of this organization.
Estimates place the number of avail
able Vermonters at $4,000. Considera-
ton of National Guard plans, there
fore. should include an understanding
of its potential strength under war
conditions.
What particular use would S5S men
| be If Vermont were suddenly called
upon to provide her quota of - say
| 10000 men - in sudden national emer-
gency?
! The proposal of the Greater Yer
mont association to hold meetings in
the various towns and cities where
companies of the National Guard are
maintained becomes therefore of the
utmost Importance, and on the sup
port given this skeleton organization
must depend a very large portion Of
its efficiency as a nucleus for bigger
| things.
! The Herald has already pointed out
whore employers of guardsmen NAV
i help in this work by ma king it easy 10
i drill, 90 to muster and keep generally
in touch with regimental duty. TIL
time has passed when a member OF
I the National Guard can be pcnalizeG
Il for his membership, as certain i'll
Iadvised elements of our population
proposed a few years ago, bet it still
represents a very considerable saeri
flee for young men who take mp thi,
patriotic duty.
Vermont will naturally he somewhat
guided by the plan finally formulate,
by Congress for national defense, hut
meanwhile, every citizen who has bee,
sobered by the terrific events of En-
rope and the fate of violated Belgium
should give the most serious attention
to the needs of the Vermont Natiora
Guard and be prepared to support suol
measures as may be needed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
One Good Term Deserves Another.

(Lowell, Mass, Courier Citizen.)
Some Nermonters want the state to
break away from the mountain ruln
which gives high political office alter
nateIv to persons living on the east ana
west sides of the Green hills. It does
seem an absurd even if unwritten regu-
iatlon. The state should keep its princi-
pal servants In their places so long as
they make good. or at any rate give
them term of service of reasonable
length a single term for governor,
even If 1t Is two years. is too short n
time for u capable official One good
tenn deserves at least another.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

Closing the saloons on Sunday had a
wonderfully salutary effect in Chicago.
Less than a dozen arrests for drunkenness
took place in a population of 100000.
There was also marked decrease in crime
and accidents, and no homicides or sui
cides were reported to the police. Thou
ball games, and the attendance was far
above the normal figures at churches,
libraries, museums, art galleries and thea
tres.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

The Brattleboro community at large will
extend the right hand of fellowship to
Rev James p. Rand, who will come here
this week from Winooski to succeed Rev.
Father NJ. j. Carmody, resigned, as pas
tor of St Michaers Roman Catholic
church. Father Rand is in the prime of
vigorous manhood and has a record of
hard, conscientious and effective work at
Winoosll. He found a debt of $4,000 to
5000 on the church property there To-
day the church and parish house are well
equipped, the debt has been wiped out,
and a building fund of $4,000 has been
'esta blished
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
WEST BRATTLEB0R0

Charles Pettee of Dorchester, Mass,
is visiting here few days with Mrs.
Pettee in the home of y. F. Hill.
Miss Addie, Miss Clara and Miss
Mabel Warren and Bryan Warren
spent Sunday at their home in HalifaN.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peck of Green
field spent Saturday and Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c.
Sauires.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Mof1itt return
ed Monday afternoon from Boston, ac-
companied by Mrs. Moffitt 5 mother,
who will visit them here.
Daniel Crowley of Putney, who had
been in the Melrose hospital q few
weeks receiving treatment for Theuma
tism, was discharged Monday.
f. A. Marsh went to Laominster
Mass, Saturday to see his father, who
viii leave this week for Florida tC
spend the winter, as is his custom
| Mr.. Marsh returned Monday.
William J. Tyler of Boston was {
guest yesterday and over last might
of Mr.. and Mrs. !. L. Stockwell. Mr.
| Tyler, who is in the insurance business
in Boston, is a brother of Mrs. stock
well.
The Near and Farther Lights society
will hold a regular meeting Friday al
ternoon at 2.30 at the home of Mrs. /.
| 7. Copeland. This will be a Harves
day meeting and each member is re
quested to bring jellies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

Onc-cent postage would be cheaper, per
haps, but it would sacrifice efficiency
Dumping the present one-cent matter in
with the frst-class matter would be sure
to produce congestion in the mail business.
sealed, demanding and getting equal ser
vice with important business and personal
letters which would mean inevitably a
lowering of the standard of service for all
letter mail
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

This is not to be an off year in New
York politics as. had been expected. In
deed Mrs. Gait, the suffrage leader, some
months ago said that this would be year
for light voting with no state officials on
the ticket. 1t turns out otherwise The
total registration of 667, 929 in New York
city is well ahead of last year when New
York was electing Il governor. Three big
issues are woman suffrage, the new state
constitution, and the district attorney cleo
ton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
ROBBERY IN POULTNEy.
Thieves Secured s74 in Cash and Pen
sion Check for S53.

RUTLAND, Oct. 12.-Thieves entered
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. CARR
gan in Poultney Saturday obtaining
about $74 in money and a pension check
of $53 which was made payable to Mr..
Carrigan, a veteran
The thieves obtained entrance through
a rear window which admitted them in
to the kitchen. Some of the money
was in a handbag in the room off the
kitchen but the thieves, evidently ia
miliar with the house, sneaked to the
second floor where they secured more
money and the pension check.
The robbers worked within very
few feet of both Mr.. and Mrs. CARR
gan as they slept.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

The financial expert who writes special
articles from New York to the st, Louis
GIobe-Democrat compacts the situation
into four words; Not satisfactory, but
improving" This, he says, accurately
summarized domestic business conditions -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

with cold water after removing them
from the heat, or emptying them of
boiling mixtures as the sudden change
of temperature cracks the enamel.
When it is necessary to carry bot
ties OF liquid when travelling wrap
them well and place them in your
rubbers, put the rubbers together and
wrap them well
A simple cure for hiccoughs which
will be welcomed as it is a never
FAIL remedy. Take the largest posi-
bic mouthful OF cold water and hold
| it in the mouth while stopping both
| ears tightly with the fingers. Then
with the cars stopped, swallow the
| water at q gulp. If the attack is Sc
we're repeat two or three times.
When taking off gloves always roll
or SNAP them together, it will save
| many q moment that is spent turning
| tho drawer upside down to hunt a
missing glove. Wash white silk gloves
| at night so that they may dry in the
| dark, they will keep white longer.
Save the camera plates, soak them
| in lukewarm water to dissolve the
| gelatin. Cut pasteboard the size OF
| the glass and mount any kodak pic
ture using passepartout binding.
| Small rings with stickers may be
bought to use for hangers.
To relieve the strain on the back
and feet when ironing use heavy
rug, folded twice on which TO stand.
/ Iodine stains win be removed il
dipped in boiling starch. Repeat and
! the stain will disappear.
Place radishes. lettuce, parsley OF
mint in cold jar freshly rinsed with
| cold water, seal with a tight cover
| and place in the ice chest Parsley
/ will keep two weeks crisps and frest
If occasionally rinsed and put bach
| into the Jar.
IN
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

The deficit in the business of the United
States government from July to Septem-
Der 80 was $3S, 1904 1888, and apparently
the expenditures viii continue to exceed
the revenues at the same rate until the
remaining balance of about S41 ,OOO,0OO
has been exhausted More taxes or bond
issues seem inevitable
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
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 he
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, 1915-10-12
Vermont National Guard.
(Rutland Herald.)

The "citizen soldiery' of Vermont
is coming into public view quite regu-
larly of late, due, perhaps, to GER
tain critical periods of international
stress, but it is no more than natural
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

become great in the most insignificant
community, without writings book, de-
ivcrinG an Grafton, painting picture
or being elected to office. Greatness IS
simplicity; simplicity goes hand in hand
with effectiveness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

This latest automobile fatality at Wind
sor was the price of reckless driving
That where the blame lies in great ma
iority of motor car accidents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
Fore.

Guff-What does Slimsbee do for re
creation? l never see him sporting any
where.
Tuff-Why, I guess he goes in for Il
little Chautauqua golf.
Guff-Never heard of 1t.
Tuf-He plays croquet.-,judgc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
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...25HSS3ABENEE

PyGmies are pygmies still; though
perChed on Alps;
And pyramids are pyramids in wales.
Each man makes his own stature,
builds himself;
Virtue alone outbuilds the pyramids:
Her monuments shall last, when
Esypt's fall
IT'S moral grandeur makes the
mighty man.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

Senator Weeks IS growing stronger as a
presidential candidate. Several of the
western states are already planning to
support him.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

Mrs. Gait is said to be a direct descend
ant of Pocahontas. The President prob
ably does not think of her as much of an
Indian.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
I. NAAss hlpz n-.ayQ.

Greatness is getting to work early
and regularly, meeting people politely
and treating them fairly, and increasing
knowledge of your trade. A man may
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

to which a little bluing
has been added. They
come out of their bath
looking like new with
just the right stiffness.
Press on a Turkish tow
cl.
Never fill enamel pans
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

With scores of 81, 81 and 81 the
worlds series baseball games can hardly be
called one-slded
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
Member of the Associated Press.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1915.

Safety first is good slogan at the pres
Ont time, when the woods are overrun by
hunters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper
so cents an inch for first insertion; %
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
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, 1915-10-12
AIDS TO HOUSEWIFE.

When delicate laces become soi1ed
they may be cleaned by squeezing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-10-12

Entered in the postoffIce at Brattle-
boro, as second class matter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
FOR NEW MEMBERS
Commercial Club Inaugurates
Contest to End with Banquet
Governor is Coming

At the weekly luncheon Wednesday
the annual membership contest Of the
Commercial club was inaugurated
with H. r. Vibber and r. C. Mounsey
as captains Of the two competing
teams. No details Of the contest other
than that it shall end some time dur
ing the week Of December Is, were
decided upon.
It is probable that the usual Gus
tom of dividing the membership of
the club between the two captains
and of the losing side footing the bill
for the annual banquet, will be fol-
lowed.
It is known definitely already that
one of the principal speakers at the
banquet will be Governor Lister, who
has written that he will be pleased to
come any day during the week men,
toned. An effort is being made also
to secure DR.. Suzzalo, president Of
the Washington University as another
speaker.
The contest is being started this
year several weeks earlier than in
former years for the reason that it is
more desirable to- arouse interest in
and increase the membership of the
club at the beginning rather than at
the close of the winter season.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18
FRANS-PURDY

Wednesday morning at 1880 o'clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. M.
Frans, occurred the marriage OF their
daughter Myrtle Irene to Mr.. Guy A.
Purdy, Rev. C. E. Miller, pastor of
the M. E. church officiating, the cere-
monay being witnessed only by the
immediate family, Mrs. T. w. Moore
and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl White. The
only out-of-town guest present was
Mr.. Frans' sister, Mrs. VIM. Sillman,
of Spokane.
The bride wore a gown OF white
crepe meteor and carried a bouquet
of white roses, while white roses, car
nations and ferns furnished beautiful
decorations for the two rooms where
the wedding ceremony and dinner took
place.
Immediately following the dinner,
the happy couple left an the s., T. q
S. for a short trip to Portland, after
which they will return by way of Se-
attic. After the first of December
they will be at home to their many
friends in one of the Erickson bunga-
lows on Fourth street.
Mrs. Purdy is the eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Frans, and has
made her home in this city for many
years. Mr.. Purdy has been employed
as stenographer for The Produce Co.
for the past two years and has made
many friends here, who presented
the couple with many pretty and USE
full presents.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18
TWO-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER
OF BLAINE CANNON KILLED
Child of Former Finley Couple Acci-
dentaily Shot by Little 2
Boy Cousin

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cannon, Of
Finley were summoned to Pomeroy
the last of the week by the accidental
shooting of their little grand daugh-
ter Audrey Cannon, the two-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine
Cannon. The rifle bullet which
pierced the little girls stomach was
fired from a gun in the hands of lit
tie boy cousin.
The boys mother, who had been
visiting at the home of her sister,
was packing up to return to her home
in Spokane and asked the lad to take
the rifle apart for packing. Thinking
it was unloaded he started to comply
when it was discharged fatally wound
ing the little girl who was sitting
nearby. The accident happened
shortly before noon last Friday and
the baby lived until eight or nine
o'clock that evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon were ac-
companied to Pomeroy by Mrs. VIM.
Tewalt, aunt, and G. Hitchcock, great
uncle, of the child. They returned
the first of the week accompanied by
the parents of the little girl.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18
SUBSCRIPTION
CONTEST HAVING
A CLOSE FINISH
Nearly All of Contestants are
Within Reach of the Best
Prizes i'm the List
MANY NEW READERS LISTED
With Just Two More Days Until the
Close Young La6ies Are Doing
Some Exciting Hustling

The Courier-Reporter's contest for
new subscribers is running along to
success without doubt. With only
two days in which to finish cashing
all Of their promises, nearly all Of
the contestants are hustling to Sc
cure as many votes as possible in the
closing hours. So far we are more
than satisfied with the results OBJ
tanned.
A great many new subscribers have
been added, but there are many more
that should be added to our list. The
contestants with the most hustle will
be the lucky ones. The fact that most
of the contestants are going to school
or busy in other duties makes their
work all the more gratifying.
The prizes are all good, especially
the scholarships for business course,
such as these offered, are worth much
to any lady. The contestants are
working hard to gain the beautiful
prizes offered in the contest and are
worthy of the support of the people
Of Kennewick and vicinity. The
standing of practically every condi-
date has shifted some two or three
times since last Friday, and are like
ly to do SO more than once before the
close of the contest Saturday night
at 8 o'clock, Hence it behooves each
one to keep everlastingly at it. It is
still anybody's race. The standings
are close and little work on the part
of friends of almost any of the ac-
tive workers is likely to boost them
into leading position. @ 7" si1'
The young ladies who have taken
part in the contest have our sincere
thanks and we wish all might be first
prize winners, but every prize offered
is well worth the effort put forth, and
we hope all of the contestants will be
pleased.
We sincerely hope that every busi-
ness man in Kennewick realizes what
this increased circulation Of our paper
means to him. Your ad. now reaches
several hundred new readers all over
the community and means that much
more business for you. sSdaF'
Judges of the Contest
The awarding of the prizes will
take place Saturday evening at The
Courier Reporter Office. The count
ing of the votes will be carried out by
A. F. Brown, F. F. Beste and r. Ii.
Zercher. These gentlemen have kind
ly consented to act for The Courier
Reporter in this matter and they are
too well known to need any other as
surance that everything will be con-
Quoted fairly.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18
WOMAN'S CLUB TO
ASSIST MOVEMENT
Organization Votes to Get Be-
hind Parent Teachers Work
Three Meetings Planned

The parent-teachers' movement To-
cally was given a decided stimulus
Friday afternoon at the regular meet
ing of the Kennewick Woman's club
when that organization voted to
istAndA back Of it. This action was Ia
ken by the adoption Of. recommenda-
tions offered by committee previous
,ly appointed on this work.
The recommendations as submitted
by Mrs. l. M. Sly, chairman, provide
for three meetings during the year
in the high school building. The
first of the three will be held in the
very near future when the work of
the organization will be perfected.
An interesting program will be pre-
pared and refreshments served.
An explanation of the work of the
organization being requested, Mrs.
Sly gave few of the objects: to get
acquainted with the teachers; to as
certain the source of the school mon
ey; to discuss school legislation; dis
cipline; curriculum, t e It books,
whether they shall be bought by the
school or the pupils; home study;
playground and noon hour supervis-
ion; the hot lunch question; entertain
ment; cost Of materials; ventilation;
grading and promotions; also to dis
cuss and ascertain whether many
things under school supervision in
larger places, shall be SO handled here
It is hoped there will be a large
attendance at the first meeting. Ac-
tivity in the movement is not limit
ed to members of the Woman's club
nor to the people Of Kennewick, but
the cooperation of anyone who has q
child or any interest in the schools, is
solicited.
The club authorized the spending OF
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18
KENNEWICK TO
BE THE CENTRAL
HELLO STATION
Headquarters of Pacific States
Telephone Company to be
Moved From PascO
WIRES BEING CHANGED NOW
After Careful Investigation Traffic
Men Decide This City Offers
the Most Advantages

f@r BY the first of next week the main
lines of the Pacific States Telephone
and Telegraph company will be CEN
tered in Kennewick and this city Of
ficially designated as headquarters of
that company in the Columbia River
valley. For several days workmen
have been busy stringing new wires,
installing switch boards and making
such other changes as are necessary
in transferring the Pacific States
central station from Pasco to this
city.
The company's headquarters here
will be in the building of the Kenne-
wick Valley Telephone company where
three additional long distance opera
tors will be employed. When asked
as to what the change meant, Manager
A. F. Brown, of the local company ex-
planned that hereafter all long dis
tance calls over the Pacific States
lines from the territory as far west
as Sunnyside, as far east as Lind and
as far south as Wallula would be
handled through the Kennewick Of
fee. For instance if party in Pros
ser wishes to talk to North Yakima
the operator at Kennewick is called
and the connection will be made
through this Office and likewise if a
party in Pasco wishes to call Spo-
kane it will be necessary to call Ken
newick first whereas in the past all
such long distance business has been
handled through the Pasco Office.
This change which will entail an
expenditure Of more than $1,000 has
been contemplated for several months
and was decided upon only after care
full investigation by the traffic man
ayers of the Pacific States company.
The records show that most of the
long distance business in this terri
tory originates in Kennewick. The
change will not only greatly facilitate
the handling of this business but be-
cause Of it's more modern equipment
the Kennewick company was able to
offer the long distance people battery
power and other conveniences which
could not be had in Pasco.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-11-18

five dollars month for books for the
library and named a committee to
assist in the selection Of some refer
ence books for which a portion Of this
money will be expended.
Fridays meeting was held in the
Commercial Club rooms, the enter
tainment program being in charge of
the Literature department. The two
papers of the afternoon were, "The
War of The Roses and Its Effect on
England" by DR.. Mary Hudson and
The Life and Character of Henry ",
by Mrs. A. c. Hart. Mrs. r. H.
Zercher played a number of the old
English Morris dances.