davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
At the Library
The Book of Thrift

A commonsense book which tells
you why and how to save and what to
do with your savings: is the result of
much study, observation and expert
ence The author evidently agrees
with Frank Crane that the most I'M
mitigated curse of the United States
is the lack of thrift
Effective Business Letters, E. H. Gard
ner.
This book is the result Of work wit
classes in the Course in Commerce in
the University of Wisconsin and is
written for those who are in business,
or VINO intend to enter business. 1t
contains in systematic form the prin-
ciples embodied in the best modern
business letters and gives the real
standard of the language of business
letters-not ''business English but
good English. Among the points fully
discussed are-The Opportunity of
Business Letters, Appearance and
Correctness, Directions for Specific
Types of Letters, and Principles of
Effective Writing.
Electric Cooking, Heating, and Clean
ing, Maud Lancaster.
This American edition of the best
English work on the important ques-
tions of electric cooking, heating, and
cleaning is written for the countless
thousands of housewives in America
to acquaint them with the practical
uses of these time and labor-saving de-
vices. The advantage of electric light
ing is now fully established and be-
the near future all housewives may
revel in the bliss of possessing an
electric kitchen and electricity
throughout the house generally. That
electric cooking is the ideal way may
be proven by the fact that for hun
dreds of years it has been known that
moderate, uniform, and constant heat
are the chief requirements in success
full cooking; these requirements are
met when the cooking is done by cleo
tricity. The author deals chiefly with
the electrically operated appliances
used in the ordinary household and
illustrates each, and supplies import
ant charts showing the advantages of
using electricity in the home.
Keeping in Condition, II. H. Moore.
We quote from Mr.. Hetherington S
introduction as it gives the scope of
the book. "This book gives boys a
practical guide for training in its
larger sense of training for manhood.
The essentials involved in training
exercise, fresh air, diet, rest, and the
control of inner force are explained
and the fact emphasized that all these
essentials are necessary for real sue
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

There is one feature of the news
which seems to bear strongly ON the
of the outcome of the
great European war. The former
of the German guns seems
at last to have been matched, or more
than matched, by the effectiveness of
the French guns. We are not informed
about their inventions or whether the
calibre of their big guns is equal to
that of the weapons with which the
Germans made such short work of the
supposedly formidable defenses of Ant
werp. But the French guns are doing
smashing business against the Ger
man guns which have been supposed
to be so resistless. The way the French
people have rallied to the colors and
have perfected their fighting machine
without making any fuss that the out
side world could discover has been one
of the great surprises of the war. The
French are absolutely united and are
confident of ultimate victory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
WILL PLANT BEAVER COLONIES.
Bennington County Organization Also
May Import Several Elk.

The Forest, Fish and Game assOeia-
tion Of Bennington county will plant
several colonies of beaver along the
mountain streams IN Bennington coun-
ty- Beaver have entirely disappeared
from this part of the country. To pre-
vent recurrence Of this IL has been
proposed that the Fish and Game as
ISOLATION, in conjunction with Com
missioner Titeomb, purchase the bea-
YER and care for them. The state law
does not allow an open season on
beaver.
The officers also have discussed at
some length the advisabil4ty Of i'm
porting several elk into Bennington
county. There Is an abundance of the
animals in Wyoming from which tat
state Will gladly sell enough to start
breeding in Vermont for about So a
head. Transportation charges would
amount to about SIS a head before
the animals were freed and probably
not more than half dozen would be
necessary. The Vermont climate, = Is
argued, is favorable TO their propaga-
tion and after a few seasons they
would be as plentiful as deer This
matter has been referred TO com
mittee for a report later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
WEST BRATTLEB0R0

Mrs. w. A. Harris, who has been i'll
with grip, is improving.
Elmer Johnson was in Springfield
(Vt.), yesterday on business.
James Gibson of Meadowbrook road
is i'll with grip and under the care of
physician.
The cooking class of the Industrial
league met this morning in the home
of Mrs o. G. Convey.
Miss Phil, substitute teacher at the
academy, who is i'll in her home in
Lowell, Mass, is no better.
Matthew Barber of Greenfield, who
had been here on account of the i'll
ness of his brother, H. W. Barber, re-
turned to Greenfield today.
Miss Ruth Weatherhead of Spring
field, Mass, is expected today to
spend Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. II. F. Weatherhead.
Mrs Ernest Whitney of the east
village is caring for Mrs. Rhoda Sar-
gent. Mrs. Haskins, who had been car
ing for her, was obliged to go to her
home.
Miss Alice Nicholas was discharged
from the Melrose hospital yesterday
She had been there five weeks with
an injury to one knee, caused while
coasting. John Tucker, who had been
in the Melrose hospital two weeks
following an operation for appendi-
citis, was discharged from there Thurs
:! day
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

THE MPLE XION

The complexion i. an ornamental at
taehment to the feminine front spieee.
Sometimes this attachment is put on
by nature and an outdoor life, but if
necessary an excellent substitute can
be obtained at any frst-class drug
store.
There are several varieties of hand
sewed compilations, ranging from the
genteel Cleopatra pallor to the ardent
crimson effect peculiar to the Indian
squaw. Some of the best compilations
produced in any country are known to
be seen on the American stage, and
consist of four layers of cheek bone
paint and one application of eyebrow
paste. When viewed at close range,
this combination produces an effect
similar to gazing on futurist picture
of a storm at sea.
If the complexion is carefully
handled in youth and is not marred
here and there by an overheated
curling iron, it win last for a long
time and make it unnecessary to wear
a dotted veil. A neat, pink complexion
is a greater mark of distinction to a
fastidious woman than platinum
wrist watch with crippled main
spring. This is why so many women
refuse to spend money on wrist
watches, but stock up heavily OF
l. Protected by The Ad
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

vanishing creams, heliotrope taleum
powder and non-aleoholie face lotion.
The best way to keep the com
plexion in a good state of repair is to
take it to a beauty parlor and place
it in the hands of providence. This
should be done four times week, at
ter securing the consent of the hus-
band and free access to his bank ac-
count. The beauty doctor can tell at
glance whether the old complexion
can be fixed up and made TO run a
few more thousand miles, or whether
it will have to have a new tread. This
tread can be put on by a painless
method, and, when properly applied,
viii permit the use of broad smile
without cracking.
The worst enemy of the complexion
is the wrinkle. This is a small blem-
ish which starts in the form of q
shallow furrow, and unless removed
by the foot of the massage roller viii
develop into q close resemblance to
an irrigation ditch. Wrinkles are
caused by thought, which accounts
for the large number of perfect com
plexions in daily use. a person who
desires to retain his compl xion
should not think on any one subject
more than twice, and then only al
long intervals.
ms Newspaper Servicel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

When it comes to business affairs
clergymen are often weaklings. Their
training is along lines which does
not give them capacity or judgment in
money values. The case of a Brooklyn
divine who lost a fortune in wildcat
schemes attracted great attention a
few months ago, and now Rev Dr.
Charles H. Parkhust, who figured in a
sensational way in the exposure of
vice in New York, appears in court as
dupe who dropped $4,000 into the
treasury of concern which was al
ready bankrupt The country clergy
man, who is forced by circumstances
to life of plain living and high
thinking, escapes some of the periIs
to which the platform orators and
ready contributors to publications are
exposed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

Harding, the Southern member of the
federal reserve board, in recent
speech said: tLet US suppose things
turn out this year as some optimists
predict. Suppose peace should be re-
stored and there springs up a greatly
increased demand for cotton Under
such conditions large crop would, of
course, sell for great deal of money,
but with the experience of 1910 and
1911 before us, is there any reason to
doubt that moderate crop would sell
for still more9 On the other hand, sup
pose war continues; suppose unhappily
this country should become involved
and remember that in times of stress,
when it comes to choice between
something to eat and something to
wear, food must be provided at any
cost, while new clothes can wait =
then I ask, would we not be far bet
ter off with moderate supply of cot
ton and an abundance of food sup
plies?''
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
Qualifications of Voters.
(Rutland n ews.)


This resulting local tax burden
growing out of the state legislation
initiates in favor of the same re-
quirements as to taxation for voting
in both state and town meetings. To
say this is not to argue either for or
against the requirement of the pay
ment of tax as an essential to the
exercise of the right of suffrage, but
to indicate the desirability of uniform
ity either one way or the other. -
Burlington Free Press.
The contemporary is right. There
shoulS be uniformity in the qualltica
tions of legal voters, both locally and
at state elections. At first blush it
might seem that the citizen who does
not pay his taxes should at least be
debarred from having any voice in
city, town or state affairs where the
election involves the raising of
money. But the raising of money and
its expenditure is wellnigh insepara-
bly, connected with every measure
which comes before the people at cleo
ton time and it would seem as though
the man who did not pay his taxes,
which is the best indication in the
world of his interest in civic affairs
should thereby be disqualified from
having any voice in the management
or in the policy of the institution in
which he has no interest. The abso
lutely essential thing, however, is tc
have the laws both constitutional and
consistent, and it would seem as il
there ought not to be much difficulty
in arriving at that end.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

cess. There is vet larger meaning to
this idea of training for manhood
The realization that he is in the chain
of heredity must appeal to every boz
Those to whom he may give life in
the future have a right to the vigor,
steady nerves and clear brain of a
wise ancestor. In making this fact
clear, the author connects the boz 5
ideal for himself with the racial ideal
For parents and teachers
this book is timely and suggestive. 1t
shifts large part of sex hygiene
from position of awkward isolation
TO its natural place as a phase of an
idealized vet practical program of
training training in which the
boys interests and enthusiasts are
high"
The Meaning of Education, Nicholas
Murray Butler.
A revised edition of his book pub
lished in 1904, omits two of the origi-
nal chapters and adds twelve new
ones in which he discusses the many
new aspects of education.
Putnam's Handbook of Universal
History, Compiled by G. p. Put
nam and revised and continued to
date by George Haven Putnam.
A series of chronological table:
presenting in parallel columns, a rec
ord Of the more noteworthy events in
the history of the world from the
earliest times down to the present day
together with an alphabetical indeI
Of subjects (Sub-title)
The outline is based upon the prin
ciple that the study of history anC
the reading Of history should be ;
study of the relations Of events Z
each other, with an understanding Of
7 the cause of these events and the in
fuence brought to bear upon them b,
the great men and women of history.
Wild Bird Guests and How to Enter
tain Them, Ernest Harll
Baynes.
When interest was first awakened il
this country for the protection an,
preservation Of wild birds, all effort
were directed 20 prevent their beini
killed and to keep disturbing force
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
Thank You.

(Vergennes Enterprise and Vermonter.)
The Brattleboro Daily Reformer has
just entered on its fourth year. The
Daily Reformer has long since justi-
fed its right to exist, and it is a pleas
ure to note that it IS keeping pace
with the community which it serves.
Not many towns the size of Brattle-
boro can boast so good a daily. Its
editorial page is one of the brightest
in Vermont, its new columns up to the
minute, and its miscellany selected
with the care that makes it an all
around interesting newspaper, always
welcome to the exchange table.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

Foster of Gloucester, kicked out of
the Legislature, is marked man in
Massachusetts. Most of the Z need
the money" brand of politicians are
clever enough to turn their tricks in
such a way that the public is kept in
the dark, but there was no difficulty
in catching Foster with the goods. The
important part of his conviction comes
as deterrent to other legislators, who
might be tempted to use their official
positions to line their pockets.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
State News Note.

In the death of Dr. Edward O..
Whipple, the town of Dandy and the
state of Vermont loses one who for
many years had been active in the
medical profession. He was born in
Athens, June 20, 1920, and when
young took up the study of medic ne.
He graduated from the Castleton med
zeal college in 1847 and in 1S48 opened
an office in Dandy, where he ever
since remained and had an extensive
practice until a few years ago, when,
having reached the age of 81 years, he
was compelled to give it up. He also
praetieed dentistry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

The heavy fails of snow in March
cause people to grunt and growl, but
they are of great value. They enable
the lumbermen to continue their work
and to fiji the millyards with logs, and
so increase the amount of labor to be
employed next summer. Snow is a
fertilizer, and unless exceptional con
ditions intervene later, the summer fol-
lowing the winter where the fields have
been deeply covered with a white man.
tie is likely to bring a big grass crop.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

1t should be remembered to the cred
it of the young man who walked across
Lake Champlain to enlist in the army,
and who arrived with both feet frozen,
that he did not have cold feet when he
started.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

One of the apt remarks about pre-
paredness comes from the Baltimore
American, which says: Like pair of
rubber boots, an adequate army. is bad
~ in the way until needed, and then
it is wanted badly
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
TO RscRIRERs.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery
the co-anaration of s3ihscrih ,e - 70 tai
end. Prompt reports should be given of
each failure to receive the paper on the
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, 1916-03-18
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient adyertising-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
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, 1916-03-18

The possibility of this country en-
tering war during the year is being
held before the Southern cotton planter
as final and convincing reason for
making him pay less attention to cotton
and more to food supplies. w. G. P.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

Do it now-get your dog licensed.
The time for action without extra ex-
pense expires April l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18
Member of the Associated press.
SATURDAY, MARCH Is, 1916.

The listers will be on your trail in
a short time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-03-18

Protected by The Adams Newspaper Servicel
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. % he
human mlnd@au thaG ~ bln
emotions aro bom end dovoh
opod In oneb unooN0cIovo mlNa
and gradually are ushesOd Int
the conscious mind; foe L.
stance. tha< you may - IN lOsD
long heforo you sro aeeualiy
aware Of the fest. What aboue
C'Artiony and Adeie7
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-17
"NO, monsieur

mo, monsieur
drew my arm from his grasp, feel
ing it tingle with pain where his fin
gers had crushed the flesh, and crept
up the narrow stairs, glad enough to
get away and be alone. had never
loved Chevet, but he had taught me
to fear him, for more than once had
l experienced his brutality and physi-
cal power. To him l was but a chat
tel, IN incumbrance. He had assumed
charge Of me because the law go or
dained, but l had found nothing in
his nature on which l could rely for
sympathy. was his sisters child,
yet no more to him than some Indian
wall. More, he was honest about II.
To his mind he did we'll by me in thus
finding me a husband. sank on my
knees, and hid my face, s%huddering at
the thought Of the sacrlncc demanded.
Cassion! never before had the mar ap-
peared so despicable. Yet what could
| do! It was useless to appeal to
Chevet, and the governor, La Barre,
would give small heed to a girl OBJ
JVNAAA& W VAC "a LILO lACilShllICLl.
D'Artigny! The name was on my lips
before l realized l had spoken it. and
brought a throb OF hope. I arose to
my feet, and stared out Of the window
into the dark night. Ny pulses
throbbed. II he cared; II I only knew
he cared, I would ~ with him any
where. into the wilderness depths, to
escape Cassion-
But how could I reach him with my
tale? There vas but one opportunity
the governors ball. He would be
there; he had said 80, lauShingly glanc-
ing toward me as be spoke the words.
the lash Of his eyes . challenge. But
It would b dinicult. Chevet, Cassion,
not for 4 moment would they take
eyes from me, and II I failed to treat
him coldly m open quarrel must re-
suit. Chevst would be glad OF m
excuse. and Cassion's jealousy would
Spur hin On. Yet l must try. and, In
truth, I trusted Mt % much IN Mon
sisur d'Ardgny's Interest IN me. %
IN his reckless eve Of adventure.
Twoah please hin b play N auda-
dous trick % La 1allss eAsmiss. and
make Oassion ne bak g laughter.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-17
".
In tho Palace q the Intsodant.

In tho Palace 81 the inteudant.
The huge palace Of the intendant,
between the biun and the river, was
ablase with lights, and already crowd
cd with guests 1t u arrival. ] had
een nothing Of Chevst since the
msruink. 0 ala he appear now; but
Monsieur Cassaon was prompt enough,
and congratulated me- on my appear
anc With bsws, and wosds Of praise
which made ns Auah With embarra0-
ment
An o0cW M u, pointing cut ths
way, and. AFTER he had assisted us =
descend froa the chair, We advanced
slowly svse Z carpet Of clean straw
toward the gsyH lighted entrance.
Soldiers lined the walls on either side,
and overhead biAIsd . beacon rus
pended On 4 chain 1t was 4 scene
rather grotssque and weird in the red
glow, and I took C~assion's arm gladly.
feeling inst 4 little frightened by the
strange surroundings.
Where is my Uncle Chcvet:" I
asked, more as a relief. than because
cared, although was glad OF his
absence because OF D'Artigny.
I'm faith, | know rot" he answered
was 4~rce xrAcisax ala,ai ii. IN som.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-17

death and the decree Of the court, and
of how Chevet compelled you to leave
the convent. l felt him to be honest
and true, and that his purpose was
worthy"
"Sigter, you must hear me," l said.
Il have no mother, no friend even to
whom to appeal; l am just 4 girl all
alone. l despise this man Cassion; |
do not know why, but he seems to be
like a snake, and l cannot bear his
presence. l would rather die than
marry him. I do not think Cheyet
trusts him, either. but he has some hold
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-17
-
Hard Work.,

David Belasco was talking about lb-
sen, whose later plays are greatly adj
mired.
"Ibsen," said Mr.. BelascO, "wrote
plays in the intervals of stage manay-
ing from the age of twenty on. 1t
was only with Ghosts at the age OF
sixty, that he won worldwide fame.
"A lady said to Ibsen, on the prOduc-
ton of Ghosts:
"'What n genius you are!
'Ibsen turned to his wife:
"'I'ye worked fifteen hours q day for
forty years. lS said, and % they call
me q genius"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-11-17
CHAPTER discontinued.

Eyes, monsieur"
"Oh, you're sweet enough with
words. have heard you before, and
found you 4 sly minx-when my back
was turned-but this time it Is not I
alone who Will watch your actions I
have pledged you 4 husband"
got to my feet. staring at him. the
indignant words stiNed I'm my throat.
He laughed c~oarssly, and resumed his
meal.
"A husband, monsieur? You have
pledged MOP"
"Ay! why not? You are II, and tbs
my pleSe - - you well settled"
"Buk I have NO wiah to marry, mon
steur." I protested. There IL no man
for whom I caro-"
He shrugged ~ shoulder iAdi6s1~
s0ty, and huSheA
sPoohl II I waited for that no doubt
you would pick ct some cocksr0l
without 90 n1cA - Z spur 70 his heel.
"Ts my choacs. Dot yours. for l know
~ world, aAA he man you nced.
Monsieur OaDisa Aas asked me to IA
vor him, and l tAiak we'll Of It"
-Casstonl surely you would not we'd
- to that osatnz0r'
He pushed bach his chair. regarding
- with sowing syss.
And who're = thsxe a better? SAcrs!
DO you think JOursslf 4 queen to
choose1 Ills nrs luck you have such
IN o6er. Aonals1r Cassion IL going
to BE- Z great MAJ In this New France;
already he has - governors ear. and
. csnniss1oa. with q ddy rum to his
credit in Qusbsc. What more could
any girl deG1rS In Z husbandr'
but, monsieur. I do not love him;
I DO not trust ths man."
"Pahr He barst Into q laugh, rs-
ing from the table. Before l could
draw hack he had grtpped ne by tho
arm. "1aoush Of that yeung lady.
He Is my choice, and that settles It
Love! who sver heard Of love now
adays? All, l 80, you dream already
Of the youag gallant D'Art1gny. Well.
httle good that will do you. Why what
b he? q mere ragged ADVENTURE,
without q sou to his name, 4 prowling
wolf Of the forest. the follower Of a
discredited fur thief. But enough Of
his: I have told you my will, and you
obey. Tomorrow We 10 to Quebec to
the governors ball, and when Mon
sieur CAssion returns from his mis-