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wonderful deed One day he was walking through a woods alongside a rushing stream of water He was dreaming of the future, and of the deeds he meant to do for his country when the screams of a woman in dis tress rent the air. The woman came running along the stream and when she saw the young man she wai1ed "Oh, sir, will you not help me to save my child? He has fallen into this water, and he will be drowned if some one doesn't come quickly to his res cue."
 Behind the woman were some workmen who advised Washington thus: Its no use to risk your life too. If you jump in you will kill yourself on the rocky bed of this stream. You cannot possibly save the child, so there is nothing to be gained by so foolhardy an act"
 While the men were talking Wash ington was taking in the situation, and before they had ceased, he threw off his coat and without moments he's itation he leaped into the foaming waters.
 The mother sank on her knees and WlIn q Inauk GOu ne Will save ny boy,' she tainted away.
 Washington followed the trail of the little white dress which was fast float ing towards the falls. His progress was slow, despite his fine swimming, and at times 1t looked as though he would be dashed to pieces on the rocks that protruded from the water. Then again the current would bear him under, and he disappeared from the view of the anxious watchers on shore. Twice the boy went under, but Washington was fighting for a precious life, and he bravely strug- gled on. Now he and the boy were nearing the falls, the most dangerous part of the stream, and for mo- ment which seemed like an eternity. it looked as though they were both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20
Playing George Washington"

MT was George Washington's Birth day so-Paul was the one to argue
 thus-what could be better than ~ to play George Washington ?'' Freddy and. Tom said that they knew all about George Washington, of course-how he led our soldiers to victory in the War of the Revolution, and was the Father of his Country and our First President-but they didn't know how to play George Washington
 So Paul explained: Why, you just pretend you are George Washington and his army" he said. Then he ad- ded quickly, "Of course I'll be George Washington, since I'm the oldest and
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his soldiers behind him and the Eng fish General and officers surrender ing
 Your hobby horse will do, Freddy. though it isn't white-well just pre- tend that it is. And you can blow your horn and we'll make out it is the fife and drum corps playing 'Yan- kee Doodle.' And Tom can carry his long wooden sword and we'll play it's a real gun. Oh yes, we'll make sol- dier caps out of newspapers and that will make us look more like soldiers. I will get that old felt hat of Mann mas and fix it to look like the one George Washington wore and-and that cape of sisters will be my cloak
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lost. Redoubling his efforts, he plunged forward, and with his strong arm he caught the boy just as he was about to be hurled over the falls. He caught on to a projecting rock for support, and with mighty effort he held the child high in the air so that his mother could see that he was saved. The mother had regained con- sciousness by this time, and with a shout of joy, she again sank on her knees and gave thanks to God for His goodness in sending the brave Washington to her just in the nick
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N@AS Se'NtNCb DOoAAC Alfo AAOiIl- er's bed
 Father and have decided to call him Jonathan, after your Grandfa- ther. Do you like little brothers name, dear?" asked the fond mother
 Brother Jonathan" murmured the grille, Brother Jonathan, yes [ like It. Never did Lucy call him any thing else than Brother Jonathan" and as the baby grew her love for him grew.
 One day Uncle John came from the West to see Lucy and her little brother and when he heard her call the tot Brother Jonathan" he laughed, and pulling the girl on his knee he said: Did you know that Brother Jonathan was a term ap- piled to our United States?"
 ''No," said Lucy, "Is it? Tell me about 1t, please"
 Jonathan toddled up to Uncle's knee and lisped, Me, too," and no one could resist him.
 ''Yes, indeed" continued Uncle John, "the term has been applied more or less almost since Washing tons time. After General Washing ton had been appointed commander of the Army of the Revolutionary War. he went to Massachusetts to organize his men, and get them in shape to de- fend their country. The men were all right but the ammunition was scarce, and without this his trusty soldiers could make little progress.
 At that time His Excellency, Jona- than Trumbull the elder, was then
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Y YOURPUZZLE . CORNER

ENIGMA. My first and second are in pome- granate but not in banana, My third and fourth are in Eva but not in Anna;
 My fifth and sixth are in iron but not in steel,
 My seventh and eighth are in lion but not in seal. My whole is 8 place closely associ- ated with Washington.
 zIGZAG. If the following are written one be- low another, their zi Tag letters, be- ginning at the u2p1 left hand corner and ending 3 ne lower left hand corner, s...t spell the name of one of --Sashington's accomplishments: 1. A U. S. city. 2. A word meaning to chew. 8. An animal. 4. A wicked fellow. s. A fruit.
 6. A girls name. T. A color.
 8. To go in. g. Large or grand.
 AnsWerS. ENIGMA: Mt. Vernon. ZIGZAG PUZZLE: SurUeying. 1, Salem; 2, Munch; 8, Horse; 4. Knave; 5, Apple, 6, Sibyl; z, White; 8. Enter;' g, Gredt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company"
 Speak no evil of the absent, for 1t is unjust"
 Use no reproachful language against anyone, neither curses nor re- vilings.''
 Be not immodest in urging your
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of time.
 Years after, when Washington be- came famous, the little boy, now grown to manhood, loved to tell his comrades how his life had been saved by the great George Washington, who occupied the place at the head of the nation. One of his hearers inter- rupted him to say: Suppose he had been killed!" "But he didn't" laughed the other, "We are both very much alive to tell the tale" Then with rev. erence in his voice he murmured ''He is my herot'
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friends to discover secret"
 Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise"
 When you speak of God or his at tributes let 1t be seriously. in rever- ence and honor"
 Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience"
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shake hands with you.''
 The parson replied: When I think of all the wonderful things you have done for this country, I dare not put on my hat in your presence.''
 You did as much as l." answered the General.
 NO. no!' protested the minister.
 "Yes, yes!" insisted Washington, you did what you could, and I have done no more.'
 Washington travelled great deal and always took servant with him. He was accustomed to pay the same for his servant as he did for himself at most of the inns at which he stop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

r PON pleasant day the drying grain
 Which they had gathered carefully n plan
 And though might not hear them, they the wheat For was happy. with having enough There hungry grashopper, this busy throng He hadn't had thing eat for heaven knows how long: And to the captain of the hos: with pleading he T beg for just little food divide with me your bread" Inquired the Why did in smme days of gold Foesee and make provision for the and the coldp" An, said the hopper, when the fields glowing l thought of anything but having lots of fun; 1 among the flowers and danced duponth hay, And thought the happy hours would last and day Then replied in chorus We nothing now to spare For the idle dancer who will provide his share"
 Good advice for every
 Think of something than fun.
 Have in mind the rainy day;
 Garner something while you may.
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ington said: We must consul Brother Jonathan on the subject anc get his advice.
 When the General applied to Trum- bull he was successful in supplying many of the wants of the army. After
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Brother Jonathan and Uncle Sam

Governor of the State of Connecticut, and he was a very fine man with keen judgment, on which Washing ton placed great reliance. Seeing the awful plight his men were in Wash
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Washington As a Hero

YXm E know George Washington as war hero, and as great AA statesman, but he was a real w hero long before he was known in either of these capacities
 He was 8 very young man, about IS years of age, and he did brave and
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ficer was amazed. What, do you raise your hat to negro ?' he asked
 Would you have me less polite than a slave?" was Washington's calm re- pIy
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YY M HEN Washington was visiting A M a friend in one of Virginia $ M M towns he was introduced to WY the minister of the parish. The parson acknowledged the intro duction by low bow, and stood con versing with Washington. holding his hat in hand.
 Put on your hat, parson, and I will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

HAT will we call the baby 2"
 asked Lucy after inspecting the tiny pink bundle that lay v in the basket beside it's moth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-20

Good advice for every one.
 Think of something more than fun. Have in mind the rainy day. Garner something while you may.
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Put on your hat, parson. and will
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
VERMONT ACADEMY NEWS

The junior class prize speaking con
test will be held in Fuller hall, Tuesday
evening, Feb. %
Lincoln memorial exercises were
held at the weekly assembly Saturday
evening in the Wilbur Hbrary. E. L.
Hackes read a Perfect Tribute and
several other short selections. A. f..
Gale rendered several solos, accom-
panied by Clayton Keith. Refreshments
were served by the ladies of the facul-
ty
A meeting of the committee in charge
OF the winter carnival, held Monday
evening, decided to hold the carnival
Wednesday. The events will be as fol
lows: 100 yard dash on skis and snow
shoes; obstacle race on skis and
snowshoes; ski jump; skiing for form:
hockey game between the faculty and
school team.
The sophmore basketball five sprung
surprise in the opening game of the
lnterclass series by defeating the sen
Tor class team Friday afternoon "a to
10 The second game played between
the seniors and juniors, resulted in a
victory for the seniors in the last few
minutes of the game. The score was
"a TO % This contest. not unlike +be
hFst, was close and hardfought through
out. The teams appear to be more
evenly matched than any other season
since the league was formed. c. c. Til
hnehast, of Nutley, y. T.. is the donor
of the cup which goes to the class win
ming the series
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
scHwoLsKY-M IcHELMAN.
Sister of B. S. and 7. 1. Michelman OF
Brattleboro WEEDS an Attorney.

Mss Lyabelle Miehelman, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Morris Miehelman of
Springfield, Mass, who is well known
IN Brattleboro, where she has frequent
y VISITED her brothers, b. $. and l. L.
Mlchelman, was married last evening at
D O'Clock in the home of her parents
to Jacob Schwolsky of Hartford, Conn,
son OF Rev. Louis Schwolsky of that
! city.
An interesting feature of the cerc-
mony was that the maid of honor, Mrs.
Harry Price, also well known in Brat
! tleboro, was married week ago, at
which time last evenings bride was her
maid of honor. Mr. Price returned the
compliment paid him by Mr.. Schwol-
sky, who last week acted as best man.
and acted in the same capacity last
evening. The bride also was attended
by two nieces, and the ushers were two
OF her brothers, Israel |. Michelman of
brattleboro and Marley j. Michelmau.
Following the ceremony wedding
dlnner was served to 100 guests. Mr..
and Mrs Schwolsky are on a wedding
trip. They will make their home in
Hartford, where the bridegroom Is an
attorney.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
MRS. GEORGE x. ROBERTS.
Former Brattleboro Woman Died in
Chester Today.

Mrs. Cora (Miller) Roberts, wife of
Dr. George X. Roberts, formerly of
Brattleboro, died early this morning in
her home in Chester, She had not
been in good health for some time and
yesterday was taken suddenly worse.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Newfane
~ years ago, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John NJ. Miller. Her mother is
now in Brattleboro, but her father is
temporarily in Cornell, n. Y, on ac-
count of i'll health. a brother, Charles
Miller, IS travelling salesman for the
Dewitt Grocery Co. of this town and
a sister, Mary, is the wife of Luther
Houghton Of Dummerston Besides
these relatives and her husband Mrs
Roberts leaves son, Raymond, Is
years old
After their marriage DR.. and Mrs.
Roberts lived in Newfane, coming from
there to Brattleboro, where DR.. Rob
erts made speciality of surgery, and
going from here to Chester several
years ago.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
ERZERUM HAS FALLEN.
Russians Report Capture of an Import
ant Turkish Stronghold.

LONDON, Feb 16. - Erzerum, the
chief city of Turkish Armenia, and the
principal Turkish stronghold in that
region, has been captured by the Rus
slams, according to a News agency de-
spatch from Petrograd. Yesterday S
Russian official statement announced
that nine of the forts of Erzerum al
ready had fallen before the forces of
Grand Duke Nicholas, who is il chiet
command of the Russian campaign in
the Caucasus, which has resulted in the
reported capture of this important
point in the Turkish defense.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16

Rev. G. H. Spencer of the Upham
Memorial church, Boston. was the
speaker at Mt. Hermon chapel and Sage
hapel Sunday.
Dr. w. Richard Ohler of Boston will
peak before the Saturday eInh Of
Hermon Saturday aight on Cooperation
among Parents, Public and Pbysicians
n Handling Contagious Diseases.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Holton. who
mad been with J. A. Fisher this winter,
nave gone to Melrose. Mrs. Mary Doc
little IS keeping house for Mr.. Fisher
until the return Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Stebblns from California. They are
expected next week.
The Fortnightly held its regular meet
ing Monday. Mrs. W. II. Waite. sec
rotary, presided in absence of the
president and vice president. The first
part OF the afternoon was in charge of
Miss Carolyn Rolfe, who observed the
anniversary of Lincoln S birthday. Pm
pills from her school sang Hats Off, the
Flag Is Passing BY. Donald Williams
recited Lincoln S speech at Gettvshr~o
Then Mrs. M. t. Moore read an excel
lent paper on The Indian Problem. tell
ing the history of the race in general
and especially of the Indians of Cali
fornia aud Arizona. She read the story
of Chickenpull, which told of the home
life and sports of the Indians. She also
showed many beautiful baskets made
by the Arizona tribes. Mrs. Moore
gained much intimate knowledge of
her subject from Miss Cora Moore. who
IS principal of an Indian girls school
among the Navajo Indians of Arizona,
The program closed with quartet
Love $ Old Sweet Song, rendered bv
I5alllleu, Stratton, Howard and Finch
OF the high school. Tea and sweet
cakes were served by Mrs l.. H. La.
zelle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
PERU.

congregational church, Rev. Stephen
;. Wood pastor. Morning service at IL
o clock. Sermon, The Waste of the
BooZe-Jointers and the Savings of the
Prohlbitionists, the second in a series
OF temperance sermons to be continued
during the Vermont prohibition cam
paign. Sunday school at the close of
the morning service. Christian En-
deavor Sunday evening at 100. Sub
Jeet, How to Put the Bible Into Life.
Leader, Mrs. Florence Bell.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
SCHOOLS CLOSE TOMORROW.
Will Reopen Wednesday-Ses Week
from Saturday to Make UP.

The public schools will close tomor-
row noon until Wednesday morning
Friday is visiting day for the teachers
and as Tuesday is Washington s birth
day, legal holiday, it was decided
not to open the schools for the sessions
Monday, but to have school day next
week Saturday to make up for the loss
of Monday. All OF the teachers of the
schools viii go to other places to visit
schools Friday and viii have the rest
of the time for brief vacation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
FUNERAL OF MRS. BUTTON.
Services Largely Attended Yesterday
at Home in Dummerston.

The funeral of Mrs. NJ. F. Dutton
of Dummerston was held at the house
yesterday afternoon at clock and
was largely attended. among those
present being relatives from Whining.
ton, GuilfOrd; Northfield and West
moreland. There were many beautiful
floral remembranees. Rev. II. +. Buff
fun of West Mortified, Mass. a
nephew, offieiated and Z. II. Miller
sang two selections, Crossing the Ban
and Abide with Me. The burial took
place in the family lot in Dumlners-
ton Center, the bearers being L. L.
Stark, A. w Laughton, d. r. Miller
and L. H. Houghton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
NATIONAL SPEAKER COMING.
Rev. Clarence True Wilson Gives
Temperance Address Here Tomorrow.

Rev. Clarence True Wilson of To
peka, Kan, general secretary of the
Church Temperance society of the
Methodist Episcopal church, the largest
Protestant church in the United
States, will give an address in the
Methodist church of Brattleboro. to-
morrow evening at 80 clock. His
theme viii be The Question Before the
People. He comes here in the interest
of statewide prohibition, supported by
the church in general, and IS not paid
especially for this trip Mr.. Wilson
was here last April and gave a force
full address at the Methodist state con.
ference. The public is invited
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. H

There will be a school social at the
hall Wednesday evening, Feb. 16 The
social is for the purpose of paying fol
remainder of the school bell.
The second of the series of assemblies
viii be held in Citizens hall Feb. %
The ladies society will furnish supper
and music will be provided by the local
orchestra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
NORTHFIELD. MAS IS.
Extension School Opens.

The Mortified extension school
opened Monday afternoon in the town
hall. The first lecture was called ut |
O'Clock. The meeting for men was held
in the main hall aud the subjects of
Control Of Soil Moisture, Establishing
the Orchard, and Principles and Meth.
DDS OF Breeding were presented by
Professors W. f. Turner, f. 4. STAN
ford and r. W. Rice of Amherst college.
The course in home-making for women
was opened in the banquet hall. Home
Making as a Subject of Study, and a
meat demonstration were presented bv
Miss i. Comstock and Miss Marie
taylcs Of the domestic science. depart
ment Of Amherst agricultural college.
The zero weather kept the attendance
Town, about 50 being present. On Tues
lay, Soil Filth, Orchard Management,
md Calf and Herd Management were
on the program for the men Meat Sub
stitutes, demonstration of vegetables
and cereals, and the Fireless Cooker
we're among the lectures for women.
Those attending find the experts in
barge very helpful and pleasing in
handling of subjects. The lecturers arc
being entertained at the Mortified
Hotel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
MARRIAGES,

In Brattleboro, Feb. Is, by Carl S.
Hopkins, Esq, Hugh Robinson and May
y. walsh Doherty, both of Melrose
Highlands, Mass.
In Brattleboro, Feb. 10, by Carl S.
Hopkins, Esq, James A. Calvin of New
York and Margaret J. (CahilD Dona-
hue of Cambridge, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
AN AVIATION RECORD.
-Four Persons in Hydroaeroplare AS
cended $500 Feet.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Feb. 16.-Aviator
Floyd Smith at the United States avia-
ton field at North Island, established
what IS declared to be a world 3 alti-
tude record for pilot and three passen-
gers in seaplane yesterday by reach.
ing a height of 1900 feet. Smith used
a l20-h0rse- power hydroaeroplane and
was up two hours and 10 minutes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
WEST BRATTLEBORO
District School Social Amusing.

The district school social held in
Academy hall last evening, gotten up
~ the social committees from the
BAPTIST and Congregational churches.
was attended by about $50 persons,
who appeared dressed as school chill
drcu with David T. Perry as teacher.
Each brought a dinner pail we'll filled
with good things. The morning session
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
HAND GRENADE WARFARE.
French War Office Reports Capture of
Trenches in Champagne.

PARIS, Feb. Is, via London.-The
following statement was given out at
the war Office this afternoon: "There
were no important events last night.
In the Champagne district we captur-
ed, by means of attacks with hand
grenades, certain trench sections east
of the road from failure to Somme-
Py.'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16

was devoted to arithmetic, hygiene,
spelling and language, questions being
asked on each Of these subjects. After
the lunches had been eaten the remain
ing time was taken up with muse and
speaking. Much merrimcnt and fun
was created. The proceeds will be
divided between the two churches.
John Mckay went Monday to New
York to stay few DAYS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-16
BELLOWS FALLS.
Mrs. Guild 90 Years Old.

Mrs. Sibel Huntoon Prouty Guild OBJ
served her goth birthday Tuesday III
the home of her nephew, Perley J..
Huntoon, 10 Atkinson street. She is
the Oldest woman in northern Windham
country. Up to within week before
Christmas she was in good health, but
since Christmas she has not been so
strong. She received many postcards
and floral remembrances, including one
from the ladies of the UniversaIist
Church. Mrs. Guild was born in Unity,
n. H., daughter of Lemuel and Sibel
(Palmer) Huntoon. Following her
graduation from Chester Academy she
taught school in Langdon, Charlcstown
and Acworth, n. II. In 1871 she was
married to Josiah Prouty of Langdon
and they lived in Boston five years.
After Mr.. Prouty's death she was mar
ried in 1851 to Rufus Guild. Mr.. Guild
died in 1867. She is a member of the
Universalist church in Alstead.