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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Vermonters Voted No.

The Vermont delegation in congress are
to. be congratulated for voting solidly
against the compulsory eight -hour bill.
Regardless of the justice of the demands
of the railroad employees for more pay,
for that is what their demands meant,
congress had no moral nor legal right to
grant their demands by law, and it is be-
lieved that the supreme court will so hold
The bill was absolutely unfair and a
hold-up, pure and simple. Highwaymen
behind gun could have done no more
thorough job If the railroad managers
had told congress that freight rates must
be increased or they would not allow a
wheel to turn, they would have been gull
ty of similar hold-up. The case would
be absolutely analogous. The end is not
vet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Send the Vermont Troops Home!
Barre Times. J

lbdITt lmtS.
The Vermont troops, having been al
most the first of the eastern army di-
vision to reach the Mexican border af-
ter the mobilization order of the Presi-
dent, should be among the first to be
returned to their home state. They
were prompt to obey the order of the
President and they were ready for the
summons. Moreover, they have given
good service during the two months
they have been at Eagle Pass. These
reasons constitute valid ground for
supposing that the order to return will
be given them among the next con
tingcnts leaving for their home states.
Another feature which makes it seem
fair to send them back home early is
the fact that the commanding officer of
the LIST Vermont infantry is the presi-
dent of one of Vermont S colleges and
his services are in demand in Northfield
if there is no imminent peril facing the
nation on the Mexican border Col.
Reeves no doubt feels that his first
duty is to the United States, but the
imperative necessity of that duty hav-
ing apparently been swept aside by the
turn of events during the summer his
next obligation is to Norwich univer-
sitv, over which he is head. 1t so hap
pened that another college president
from Vermont, Thomas of Middlebury
who had gone with the Vermont troops
as chaplain, was able to resign his posi-
ton and return to Vermont in time to
begin his college duties at the outset
of the next collegiate year. With Col
Reeves it is entirely different because
he is the head of the Vermont troops
and it is quite essential that the troops
retain their commander as long as they
are in active service; and III the mean
time his work as president of the uni
versity in Mortified is becoming more
and more pressing. So, if the Vermont
troops are not needed any longer Oh
the border they ought to be returned
| to their home state in order that then
commander may be released for his
other important work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

Henry Ford is unquestionably the
most successful manufacturer the world
has ever, known. Fortunes which are
made in the stock market, or through
the lucky discovery of precious metals
or the manipulation of transportation
or financial systems do not compare
favorabIy with what Mr.. Ford has done.
Ford is called a dreamer, but in addi-
ton to having a vision he was able to
execute so remarkably that he made his
dreams come true. The man who has
given the world something worth while
in making his millions stands on a high
er pedestal than the individual who has
simply won his money from others with
out giving anything adequate in return.
Ford has given value received.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

A score or more of the measures en-
acted into law at the recent session of
the New York legislature went into eff
feet this week. Among the most i'm
portant of the new statutes are those
relating to marriage and annulnent.
One Of them makes it misdemeanor
for a minister or magistrate to solem-
nize a marriage when either of the par
ties is known to him to be under the
age Of legal consent, or to be an idiot
or insane person. Another makes it a
misdemeanor for person having hus-
band or wife living to take out mar
riage license to marry another. Other
of the new laws of more or less general
interest are those prohibiting the sell
ing, carrying or use of irearm silenc-
ers, prohibiting the depositing of slugs
or mutilated coins in slot machines, pro
hibiting the throwing on public road
ways of broken glass, tacks or other
substances which might iniure an ami.
NAL or puncture an automobile tire
and making it a misdemeanor for rail
roads to employ in or about the engine
or trains, any engineer, assistant engi
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

Dust anything to do with the Dust
Brothers?"
YES, it has everything to do with
them. For all the Dust in the world
belongs to the Family of the Dust
Brothers-just as every little Toad
or Frog belongs to the Toad or Frog
family
But | must get on with my Story
One day, not long ago, group of the
Dust Brothers had moved to all the
Window Stills in q little House they
thought was very nice. Some of them
had chosen to hide behind Pictures,
and under Chairs, and on the Glass
Mirrors. The ones who hid on the
Glass Mirrors thought they would
have lots of fun because Folks could
not see themselves SO plainly-and
then they would see the New-C Corners
to the Mirrors. Not, of course, that
it was the first time any of them had
ever made Mirrors their Home-but
they hadn't been back since. the last
busting day.
"The best Friend of the Dust Broth
ers when they are wide awake is old
Mr.. Sun. Then they can all be seen
by the Lady of the House and what
fun it is for them to be scolded at and
to dash off agains-only to come back
whenever they feel like it.
when they have moved to new
Home and are tired and sleepy the
dark Clouds are their Friends, and
Mr.. Rain; for then it is so dark they
can't be seen and they have a good
old Sleep.
But yesterday when the Dust
Brothers were having such a frolic
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

The Vermont legislature would be a
more efficient body if the custom pre-
vailed Of sending able men to the CAPT
toll more than one term. Unfortunately
it is the general custom to elect a man
town representative one term and then
have him drop out to give one of his
ambitious neighbors his "turn.' ].
Wesley Miller, minister in Bethel, has
been elected for four terms of service,
although he is Democrat in a town
with a large Republican majority. Mr..
Miller will be a candidate again this
year and will undoubtedly be elected.
The knowledge which he has gained in
the service will make him one of the
most useful men of the house if he is
returned again. There are two Wind
ham county legislators whose conscien-
tious work has been repeatedly recog.
nized, and their tenure of office proba-
bly, has not been equalled i'll the present
generation. We refer to Tyler Goodel
of Nottingham and E. p. Adams OF
Marlboro. Each of these men has been
in the house five terms and in the sen,
ate once.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

It was q beautiful Day. Mr. Sun had
just decided it was getting up time
and he had dressed slowly and with
great care so he would look very fine
and stylish.
''As he was ready to peep in the
Windows to see what was going on
he saw lot of little Gnomes perched
all around talking to the Dust Broth
ers.
why is it, asked Peter Gnome,
that you are so anxious to live where
You know you'Il be sent away again?
Why don't you choose some Home
where you can stayf
"'Oh, Peter they cried in shocked
whispers, you don't understand US.
You truly don't And if they could
have cried without drowning them
selves am sure they would have
for they sounded very sad for min
ute. But then they became happy
again for they explained it all to Pc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Z III f. N Il d OLE

The mud hole is a great American in
stitution which comes in the spring and
stays until a new board of supervisors
is elected. 1t then moves over into an
other township and locates on a piece
Of road which has not been touched by
the profane hand of the King drag
since the Mexican war.
Almost every country has a collec-
ton of ancient, honorable and accepted
mud holes which are never filled up
with anything except automobile
wheels, dragging differentials and pro-
fame tourists 1t would seem that when
a mud hole has established a reputa-
ton which reaches into the next con-
gressional district it would be content
to retire and not keep on clogging the
highway with the PROSTATE forms of
seven passenger touring ears. But it is
harder to make q mud hole retire than
IL IS to drag federal officeholder away
from the pay roll.
Mud holes are caused by the surface
of the road giving way at the knee
joints and sinking due south until both
running boards are anchored firmly to
the highway. Some mud holes are deep
er than others and unless acted upon
at once will swallow high-seated run
about with the top up. When such a
mud hole as this is located in close
proximity to Il farmer who owns a
| dredging outfit consisting of team of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Auto Clubs Good Work.
burlington Free Press.)

Lester H. Greene of Montpelier, see
rotary of the Auto club of Vermont, is
doing splendid service in promoting
safety as well as convenience of travel
He urges all members and chauffeurs to
call the attention of the State s attor-
ney in each county to each instance of
the lack of provision of guide posts or
guard rails as required by sections
1889 and 1884 of the Public Statutes
Of Vermont Secretary Greene is also
distributing copies Of the Vermont Auto
club s Yearbook for 1916, which is in
dispensable for tourists and chauffeurs
desiring to be posted on autoing in the
Green Mountain state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
President Appoints War Relief Days

BY act of Congress, the President has
appointed October 81 and % as days for
the relief of the suffering among the
Armenians and SyrianS.
The Federal Council of the Churches
of Christ in America viii send out the
appeal to all the churches for a gener-
Gus response. The American Committee
for Armenian and Syrian Relief will
seek to reach every community in the
land, in an effort to relieve a distress
greater than any the world has ever be
fore witnessed.
Pastors are urged to set apart Sunday,
October %, for this purpose. Sermon
material will be furnished to all the pas.
tors by the Federal Council.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

doeile mules, it is worth more to the
property thaa a rans-continental rail
way through the back forty Many a
farmer who lives next to one of these
quick assets has earned more money
yanking deeply imbedded tourists TO
some haven of rest than by any other
form of endeavor.
There are not so many mud holes in
our public highways as formerly, this
being due to the fact that the farmer
is buying most of the automobiles. At
ter a farmer has driven into one of
these limitations of the bottomless pit
IN brand new ear and taken his fami-
ly down with him, where they can t
see anything but the tree tops, either
the mud hole or the road supervisor
will be removed at the next general
election. 1t used to be the fashion to
repair mud holes with live sod, which
stood erect in the road and impaired a
smooth, gliding sensation to people in
the back seat. Sod is all right in its,
place, but very little of it is used in
building speedways.
The mud hole commits most of its
crimes in the spring of the year, break
ing springs, twisting aXles and causing
people to lose lot of hardearhed re-
| ligion. 1t would not last long if every
body who wallows through it would
stay mad long enough to bond the coun-
/ ty for good roads.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Member of the Associated Press.

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Citizenship-Its Privileges and Respon-
sibilities.
(Burlin gton News.l

uilAhS bou ANCNo.
Twenty-one men were admitted to
United States citizenship in Burling-
ton yesterday. The Daily News ex-
tends to them hearty greetings and
congratulations. May they long live TO
enjoy the benefits of ''the land of the
Free and ever remain worthy of the
rights which have been conferred upon
them.
1t is to be hoped that those others
in our midst who happen to have been
born in other countries, and who have
not yet taken the important step, will
soon qualify themselves to do so.
This incident leads to the question
as to whether those of us who are al
ready citizens, by birth or otherwise,
fully realize our privileges and respon-
sibilities as such.
Are we constantly mindful of our du-
ties to the community, the state, and
the great country in which we live?
DC we take keen interest and an ac-
tive part however modest it may be in
things local and national? In short
are we good citizens, filled with the
spirit of democracy and eager to serve
or are we lazily content to let other
IL
run the city, the state, and the coun.
try.
We hear much of undesirable citi
zens' but they are not all foreign
born.
The test of good citizenship lies il
whole hearted unselfiSh service to the
community according to our respective
abilities and opportunities. 1t is the
duty of even the humblest of us It
| keep ourselves in touch with local, ma
| tional, and even international affair:
through the newspapers and otherwise
that we may be properly prepared anC
ready at all times to share intelligent,
in the life of the community.
Such citizenship will be an inspira
ton to new corners and teach then
what true democracy really is.
Yes! You have heard all of this sor
of preaching before. But are yol
really doing your share? Or are you
shirker! Don't dodge the question i
you want to retain your clfrespect.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Senator Carroll S. Page is prepared.

lie has had eight Of experience He influence which
near the top Of some Of the most important committees
We pupoy omit from this article reference Credits
and to his great constructive work Vocational Education as both o
these have been amply covered previous statements We Give the
following few instances OF his position important measures
His record open book and that book Congressional
Record He lodged the responsibility voting call
He voted Yes on the bill establishing parcel the
transportation charges on all kinds of products.
He opposed Canadian reciprocity and spoke against SEN
Vermont
establish bureau for the welfare of
children and women aborer measure to make life worth living
He bill permitting to put on the
controlled
onzng the powerful trusts and their Of paid lobbyists the
He strongly supported the Child Labor BILL the latest measure for
elevatlng the conditions of toiing childhood
ermot dalrymen always found him voting right regard
oleomargarine.
He voted for the Dillingham; Immigration bill fareaching
measure that offered the proper solution d Of the most complex
supported providing American ships using
the Panama canal i'll the coastwise trade.
He voted Yes the amendment the Agricultural bill appo
Life President Rooseves popular areaclng
In the discussion Of that part Of the poo appropriation bill
relating good Page taking Postal
ng dpos-ten s2ooooooo-and loanng the fund the
wished borrow for highway fund He said he believed that the
time had when the federal ought slim
u road building and he believed this the most practical in
which extend federal aid This important contribution
In the debate the hide and leather sections Payne-drich
tariff bill Senator Page took most active part fighting long and
hard battle against the hide trust, which he finally
AS member OF the Naval Affairs he has
preparedness policy that neither of the make shift
gary his He favored the of
Naval appropriations bill that recently became law, voting Yes
on its final passage July y, 1916
He opposed amendment the Agricultural bill whose passage
would have crippled the splendid efficiency Of forestry by
/ reducing its appropriation than 81 100000.
occasions he advocated federal aid the Lake Cham
plain
He has true friend of secur-
ing special pensions for Vermont soldiers their widows and children
have been efficient and successful
Page has always fought for protection American indus
particularly the protection OF the products of the Vermont farm
the Vermont quarry and the Vermont factory.
He voted Yes the bill that provided for injuries employees
engaged in interstate
He secured legislation making liberal appropriation favorable to
the Morgan horse
The College Extension bill, under which agents
working introduced part Of Senator Pages Vocational
BILL thus blazing the for this
such lasting benefit every American farmer.
Can it be possible that those who believe in
doing for Vermont what they would do in their
their own business will fail to vote for Senator
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06


together at time. OF course we
don't take us much room, so more of
us can live together than most Folks.
"'And as for wanting to have our
adventures any different-dear me-
we wouldn't change for all the world.
We can tease and tease and tease
those big Growns-Ups with their
Brooms and busters. Hurrah, hurrah,
what merry lives we lead.
"'And now, Mr.. Sum- they said
Shine for all you're worth-so the
Grown-Ups will see us. Then Wen be
off for q scamper.'
Sure enough Mr.. Sun did just as
the Dust Brothers had asked him to-
and as the Gnomes were rushing off
to call on their old friend Mr.. Giant
they heard the Dust Brothers laughing
and saying,
They drive US away but we always
come back,
We say Hurrah, but they say Alack!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Wheat

Although wheat has adj
vanced rapidly all over the
United States, and will soon
&c up to the export basis.
FL on R has not yet adj
vanc, ID in proportion.
We S Tggest that the peo.
ule of Bl attleboro and vicin-
ity secure their wants and
in selecting flour remember
that WHITE SATIN makes
more loaves Der barrel, also
is Of the hig hest analysis.
therefore the most economi-
cal to purchase.
This brand is selected by
many of the most discrim-
mating bakers and state in
stitutions on account of its
valuable properties.
Aug. %, 1916
s
{. Crosby & Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

'' You see,' they
continued, If we
live somewhere
and are not driv-
en- away too many
of the Family
come to join us
and it's more fun
to have lots and
lots of II o N e S
than q few big
ones for all of us.
1t would make us
have a life like a
Hotel-ah no, we
m u S t We a
Home life-iuSt a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
DDDY'S EVENING
TALES
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER
JOLLY DUST BROTHERS.

"The Dust Brothers," said Daddy,
'are the jolliest little Creatures in the
world"
Dust Brothers?" asked Nick and
Nancy In almost the same breath.
who are the Dust Brothers, Dad
dy. please tell US" said Nancy.
"Ive never heard of Them" added
Nick.
well, well, well, and so you've
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
Find Your Place and Fill It.

Do not let your wish to be obligine
and helpful lead you into the mistake
of attempting half dozen things.
when you have only time and strength
for two or three. 1t is better to make
a success of something than a failure
of twenty, or a half-success Of two
for that matter. Do not fritter away
Your life in multitude of interests
Find your place and fill it.-Girli
Companion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

never heard of
Dust? And you've
never seen q
d u S t er? An d
Y o NV e yer
heard your Moth
er say oh dear,
oh dear, no soon
er do | Dust than
it all comes back
again?' :"
wv h Y, of
course, Daddy"
laughed Nancy.
But has ordi-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
TO ADVERTISERS.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t Is the aim OF the management
secure efficient service in the deliver
of the paper each night, and it solicit
the corporation OF Subscribers TO tina
end. Prompt reports should be given o
each failure to receive the paper on tn
morning following the omission, In per
son, BY telephone or postal card, thu
enabling the cause Of the error to
promptly and accurately discovered an
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, 1916-09-06

The proposed development of the
Marlboro South pond property into a
summer resort is another stroke of
good fortune to southern Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

- In the good old days there would
nave been no quarantine against a
plague like infantile paralysis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

neer or other employee who is unable to
speak and understand the English Ian
guage.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

This is the year when the political
policy seems to be to slam the other
follow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Efficiency and Preparedness
Senator Pages Record

you had spent eight years training business would
discharge him because green hand wanted the lob?
That the question which citizen Vermont YOU will have
to answer at the Primaries on the 18th Of September
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1916.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-06

Can it be possible that those who believe in
doing for Vermont what they would do in their
their own business, will fail to vote for Senator
Page to succeed himself in the United States
Senate?