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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
GUARANTEES CHILD.
DR.. Tucker Acts to Prevent Introduc-
ton of Infantile Paralysis-Dipth-
liberia at Sunset Lake.

DIR. Henry Tucker, health officer, on
Monday placed under quarantine a child
in the Fort Dummer district who had
been in North Adams, Mass, where
there have been about 90 cases of in
fantile paralysis. The child had been
visiting there. DR.. Tucker says that
local children who are taken into Mas
sachusetts will he placed under quar-
antine upon their return exactly the
same as if they were Massachusetts or
New York children.
Two children are at the Stcllman
cottage at Sunset lake with mild cases
of diphtheria. They had suffered with
sore threats few days when cultures
developed the fact that they had diph-
liberia. They are under strict quaran-
tine in the Stellman cottage, having
been moved there by permission of Dr.
Tucker upon notification to the health
officer of tine town of Marlboro. DIR.
Tucker says that in his opinion there
is no possibility of the water of the
lake, which is reserve supply of the
Brattlcboro Water Co. being contain
mated. These two children are rcla-
tivcs of the little child of Benjamin
Blodgett who was taken i'll last week
with the disease DR.. Tucker does not
anticipate any spread of the disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
COMMISSIONER BATES HERE.
Stops Off on Way Home from Washing
ton - Federal Appropriation for
Vermont Roads $4,000.

State Highway Commissioner Stod-
dard Bates of Derby stopped in Brat
tleboro Friday on his way home from
Washington, where he attended q con-
ference of highway officials in connec-
ton with the federal highway appro-
priation law. The amount available
for expenditure in Vermont under this
law is approximately 500, 500, but Mr..
Bates is not prepared to say to Just
what extent the state will be able to
take advantage of this appropriation.
The law requires an appropriation from
each state to match that of the federal
government, and there are other CON
ditions which, in the opinion of the
commissioner, will make it necessary
to bring the whole proposition before
the next regular session of the legis-
lature This can be done without run
ming any risk of losing the federal
money for the reason that it is avail
able until July l, 1918.
The meeting which Commissioner
Bates attended in Washington was
chiefly for the purpose of submitting
to the commissioners of the various
states a set of regulations TO govern
the expenditure of the federal money.
Nearly every state in the Union was
represented at the conference.
When asked his reason for stopping
in Brattleboro on his way home from
Washington Mr.. Bates said it was
merely because he felt that he was
home when he reached Vermont and
this town was the first place in the
state where the train stopped
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
RECRUITS DISPLEASED
Men at State Camp Were Ready
to Leave for Eagle Pass
Capt Gibson Asks to Be Sent-Senti-
ment that Local Man Should Be Chos-
en- for Successor to Lieut.. Miner.
CAMP GOV. GATES, Aug. 90.

CAMP GOV. GATES, Aug. %.
Arrangements had been practically
completed for the movement of the
troops at the mobilization camp when
the suspension of the order was an
nounced, because of the strike situa-
ton. Twelve tourist sleeping cars had
been provided and these were ready to
place at the entraining station at Fort
Ethan Allen. Orders had been given
for the cooking of the travel rations.
The suspension of the order caused
much disappointment, but it is believed
the suspension is only temporary.
Capt. +. w. Gibson, as soon as he
learned of the prospect of delay in the
transfer, wired Col. Reeves asking to
be ordered forward with Company !.
He received reply that Col. Reeves
believed there would be little delay in
forwarding the Vermont troops, and if
otherwise he would ask that Capt. Glib
Capt. Gibson is asking to be forwarded
without delay because he believes his
place is now with his company.
There is some speculation among the
Company ! men in camp as to n sue
cessor to Lieut.. Miner. All are of the
opinion that only Brattleboro man
should be selected. The task of organ
ling the company has been so great
that to select some one other than
local man would lead to criticism and
be bad for the morale of the organiza-
ton Brattleboro has shown her patri-
otto interest as has no other town in
the state. To select commissioned Of
ficer from some other town or take one
from some other organization when we
have men well qualified to fill the posi-
ton would lead to quick resentment and
be an added obstacle to the future
maintenance of military organization
in Brattleboro.
Pay day brought an unusually large
number of offenders before Capt. Glib
son as summary court Twelve cases
were heard and disposed of during the
two days following. All of the Of
tenders were given varying terms of
sentence at hard labor.
Considerable property has been stolen
from the tents of the men during the
past four weeks. The disappearance of
an automatic pistol from Capt Car
penter' s company lead to the arrest of
a suspect and his confession. lie is
now being held pending an effort to To-
cate and recover the stolen weapon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
BEETLES FOLLOW GRAssHoPPERs
Attack Potatoes, Glover and Garden
Crops-Investigation Identifies Them
as Blister Beetles.

During the last few weeks several
farmers in Athens, Townshend and New
fame have reported that new kind of
potato bug was attacking their crop.
Further investigation has shown them
to be black beetles, ranging from three
eighths to one-half an inch long. Sever
al are usually found working together
and when they attack plant they
trim it up in very short time. This
insect is the cantharis nucttalli, which
is commonly known as the "blister
beetle. - They are nearly always
found in areas where grasshOppers have
been abundant for several years. In the
larva or grub stage they feed on the
eggs of the grasshopper and in this way
are beneficial. In the beetle stage they
attack potatoes, clover, and garden
crops, making short work of them in
patches here and there. They may be
controlled by spraying with arsenate of
lead or Paris green, just as one would
for the Colorado beetle, the common
"potato bug 1t is impossible to say
whether this insect win remain. AS
long as there are grasshoppers in large
numbers there probably will be some
damage from blister beetles, but the
hoppers can be controlled or if for some
reason or other they disappear, the Bills
ter beetles probably will go too.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
FORD CAR STOLEN AT LAKESIDE.
Dealers Throughout New England Noti-
fied-Hudson Car Disappears in
Northfield, but Is Found.

Within two weeks two automobiles
were stolen in towns near Brattleboro.
A Hudson touring ear which was left
standing in front of East hall in
Mortified disappeared About "a
hours later it was found near Wanna
maker pond. Evidently the persons
who took it went on joy ride and then
returned the ear to a point less than
a mile from where it was taken. On
Wednesday night, August 1G, a Ford
car was stolen from the barn at Lake
side, Spofford lake. This ear was
owned by Mr.. Ryan, the proprietor of
the resort. The car was in the barn
with six other machines belonging to
guests at Lakeside. No trace of this
machine has been found, but dealers
throughout New England have been no
tilted of the theft and given a descrip-
tion of the ear, with the manufacture
err number.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
FOR FISHING WITHOUT LICENSE
A. M. Sheldon Brought from Jackson
vile and Case Continued to Sept. s.
Has Cottage at Pond.

Albert NJ Sheldon of North Adams,
Mass, was brought to Brattlchoro late
Saturday afternoon charged with fishing
without a license in Roberts pond in
Jacksonville, known also as Laurel Beach,
where Mr. Sheldon and five other parties
own cottages that were built years ago.
The case was continued to Sept. 3, for
a hearing, bail being fixed at $50.
For about 20 years Mr.. Sheldon has
spent the summer at his cottage at this
pond on the shore of which he owns land.
The pond contains pckerel, perch and bull
pout and fishing in the waters is said
to have been carried on by those who
spend the summers there for a score of
years.
e. II. Metcalf, a deputy game warden,
and L. c. Bellows are witnesses against
Mr.. Sheldon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
MELRosE HOSPITAL SOLD.
Will Be Continued by A. L. Tripp-Miss
Scott Takes Hall House on Chaplin
Street in Exchange.

Arthur l.. Trip has sold his house
on Chaplin street, the well.known Hall
residence, to Miss Mary r.. Scott of
South Vernon, taking IN exchange the
Melrose hospital property in West Brat
tleboro. Mr.. Trip says he intends to
continue the hospital as such. When
asked whether the Hall house was to
be continued as a residence or con.
verted into hospital Miss Scott said
it might be either but that she could
not state defin' tely then what would
be done with it. The sales were made
through John l.. Howard s real estate
agency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad blood is responsible for more
ailments than anything else. 1t
causes catarrh, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, weak, tired, languid feelings
and worse troubles.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been
wonderfully successful in purifying
and enriching the blood, removing
scrofula and other humors, and
building up the whole system. Take
it-give it to all tho fa;aily so as to
avoid illness. Get it to.ay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25

What has become of the old-fashioaed
woman who used to start grinding cot
fee at three thirty a. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. r. MOVES. M. ID.

Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Of
fee hours, 9-12 q. m, 1-5 p. m, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings. 1880. Sunday and
other evenings by appointment. American
Building. Brattleboro Appointments for
glasses fitting made by mail or telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
JORDAN & SON, oPToMErRrsrs.

Office. / Elliot St Specialists In the
correction of defective vision. Examina-
ton hours, . to - a. m, 80 to p.
m. Saturday evenings Z to .. Special
appointments at your conveninece.
Phone, S3-M.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25

A couple of decades hence, should
there be any pedestrians left to dodge
automobiles, they will no doubt have a
string of eyes all around their heads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25

1t becomes even more difficult to love
one s neighbor as oneself when he as
quires Q graphophone.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
ELECTION ABUSE.

Apparently the grand old party is attempting to make a mountain out of a mole hill in the recent contro- versy concerning the postscript to the Lusitania note. Even If such a secret note was considered, 1t was something that should have been, insomuch as the leaders of the na- ton had no right to pass over a single thing that would assist in bringing peaceful settlement.
 Then, the postscript was not add cd. and that should answer any of the hot-headed singers of mud. For after the whole thing is considered calmly, the affair resolves itself into mere political attack It is part and parcel with the Republican schemes. It has been a memorable campaign for abuse and ridicule.
 Moreover, better things were ex- peClcu lOLl Sduuludtt I1uSntS, lOl he stood we'll with the people of America, whatever their party affllia- tions. But someone has pulled the string, and Hughes, who was once a man with a voice, has become a mannikin. He opens his mouth and abuse and glittering generalities spring forth as easily as they do from the lips of the verlest dema- gogue. The campaign has been a disappointment to the friends ol the Republican candidate, for they came asking for food and received wind. If only the Republicans foresight was as good as their hind sight it might be of some value to the think ing voter.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
PREJUDICE VS. JUDGMENT.

It has been said that the best way to make a successful politician out of oneself Is to arouse the preju- dices of the people. Of course, the politician does not advertise the fact that he is doing this, but many con sider that the royal road to success How many of the voters who go to the polls in November will vote their prejudice rather than their judgmentH
 A great many will permit the pro- gressive legislation of the present ad- ministration to sink into nothing when the party to which they belong opposes the administration. Not the legislation, of course, for a great many of the more enlightened mem bers of congress voted for the mea- sures.
 They might be forgiven for stand ing up for the other party if that party offered a single feasible solu- tion to the problem. When the lead CTS of the other parties bring forth definite program then there will be something upon which to think and act A campaign of abuse be- longs properly to the dark ages, and should be regarded as a reversion to the stone age.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06

initiated his famous profit-sharing scheme.
 As merchant he has established a business and name for fair deal ing that would do credit to any great state.
 As a legislator he stood head and shoulders above the lawmakers in our last legislature.
 He would make good in congress as he has made good in other fields of endeavor He would be amongst friends there. and under the patron age of President Wilson, the greatest friend Alaska ever had. he would but have to make the wants of Alaska known to have them virtually handed to us on a silver platter.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06

this should gain for him the loyalty of all who feel an unselfish inter est in the future welfare and pros perity of the most northern pro- vince and richest asset oi our nation.
 Q2) Because Clifford Pinchot has come OUT AGAINST HIM. This one fact alone should bring every right thinking man and woman to MT. Wilson's aid.
 (13) Because Ida NJ. Tarbell has come OUT FOR HIM Miss Tarbell Is conceded to be one of the most sincere and able women in the world today. Her brain is in first class working order all the time fairly scintillant with wisdom and common sense, and she claims that Woodrow Wilson is the only real progressive leader our country has produced in a decade.
 We think Miss Tarbell is right, but whether she be right or wrong, we do know that government of a great constituency such as the American Republic is a serious and sometimes sad affair; and being President is, in many instances, an unhappy and thankless duty. But someone must undertake 1t, and we believe that duty will be delegated to Woodrow Wilson for the second time; We are confident the best thought of the American people will on November 7th endorse his policies, for the good and sufficient reason that he repre- sents more than any other public man in ou rcountry the highest con captions of progressive government FOR AND BY THE PEOPLE.
 GEORGE w. PENNINGTON.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
REASONS WHY VICTORY SHOULD
 REWARD WOODROW WILSON.

One of the most distinguished wo- men in the United States, prominent as an able and conservative leader of the Woman Suffrage movement, who recently made a great speech in favor of the policies of our pres ent Chief Magistrate, was requested to give three good reasons why all women who enjoy the right to vote should cast their ballot for Woodrow Wilson.
 Her reply was both striking and interesting indeed. She said:
 He kept us out of war. He kept us out of war. HE KEPT US OUT OF WAR;" and she added He has accomplished this splendid work with honor to the nation, his party and himself" -
 This able representative of a worthy cause is the mother of three sons, and 1t is women of her metal, mothers of her type, who are des- tined to perpetuate a great race on our Continent. She might we'll, how ever, have given a dozen other req sons for her endorsement of our Democratic leader and still not ex- haust the score.
 Woodrow Wilson's strongest bid for reelection is the legislative record of bis party. for that record is really HIS RECORD We all know there have been times when other saga. cious representatives of Democracy near him have shown some disposi- tion to break into open rebellion under his dictation, and 1t was only his firmness and tenacious insistence on the adoption of his policies that brought them back into the fold. They did not dare oppose him. even when not in sympathy with his pur-
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
HE DEALS FAIR.

Alaska should feel proud at having as honorable a man as Charles A. Sulzer up as candidate for delegate to congress. .t
 His name in his home division IS the synonim of truth. sincerity and trustworthiness, and those of us who have met him here recently see how 1t Is that his neighbors swear by him, and those who have worked in his employ idolize him. -. ...
 The greatest testimonial to mans character is the hero-worship of his employees and the. unqualified con. fdence of his neighbors.
 He had made good as a humane employer long before Henry Ford assembled his. flrst automobile and
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
LET THE BOY GROW FIRST.

LET THE BOY GROW FIRST.
 What is it that our friends of the opposition ask of q man? They are conscientious citizens, and certainly desirous of the good of the country, and yet what more can they ask than the President has accomplished? It is not to be expected that Hughes will take a very different course than that taken by the present ad- ministration. If so it would be in structive for some of his friends to show the direction of that course
 The Mexican policy is the one most frequently attacked in Fairbanks, per haps Some of the men fairly bristle with bayonets and machine guns whenever the name is mentioned. The flag was insulted and should have been avenged, some assert Others are highly indignant that some of the Mexicans indulged themselves with wiggling their fingers and thumbs at their uncle Yet those same men would be still more indie nant if they should see a grown man thrash a boy for a like deed.
 Seriously, the republic has taken over, in a large measure, the pro lection of the Republican principles in their hemisphere How j3 she to help them? There is not single nation in the history of the world that has gained self government by the military interference of an out side nation. That is a pretty sweep ing statement, but history bears it up. France tried that for the na- tions that surrounded her in the era of the First Republic, but the at tempt failed Italy and Germany were not then ready for self-gOyern- ment. In the course of time, when the ideas could percolate through blood, they finally achieved it. There fore, If history is to guide America in it's relations with tbe smaller states her course is clear. She must teach, not learn, them.
 It takes restraint to face the situa- tion in Mexico, but if the nation is to be true to the ideals laid down in the very foundations of her own government, then the MeXicans must have an opportunity to work out the problem It is not an example to be worked out by sleepy school boy between dreams on a summer day. It will take time. When the gentlemen of the opposition remem- Der that it took their fOrefathers some millions of years of practice under much better conditions to achieve the idea and system, they should give the poor greaser few generations anyway.
 They may object that the MeXi- cans come from an older stock than the Anglo-Saxon. Older in the sense that they were-the Spanish part of the population-en people when the ancestors of most Ameri- cans used stone weapons and drag ged their new wives home by the hair of their heads. But they should remember that the Spanish blood is mixed with the Indian to such an extent that 1t Is almost completely diluted. Moreover, the Spaniard is the offspring of the absolute mon archy, inherited from Imperial Rome. They have had very little practice in the art of self government. It is time alone that will enable them to gain the idea. Nor is it pleasant path to tread, as none knows better than the Anglo-Saxon. His path was long, too, and bloody, nor is the end in sight.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06

Are you interested in the politi- cal aspects of the day? Get Wood row Wilson's new point in "The New Freedom" at the Geo. c. Thomas Mem. Library.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06

THEY EVEN This is one of the BET THEIR liveliest campaigns in FOROS NOW. the history of the
 camp. and many freak bets are being made. or, at least, offered. The time of the long whisker bet and the wheelbarrow bet is relegated to the pre-Ford days. Likewise the wager to put the nose to the grindstone while the man whose political party won turned the handle is also a thing of the pre- vest pocket edition in automobiles
 There Is now one of those low geared go devils in town which has the honor of being one of the first automobiles in camp. Of course. 1t is rather slur on the regal ma chimes that go by that name now, but at any rate 1t once went by that name. It will even travel a little, If the driver Is careful and doesn't get Into a rut. Then the machinery drags on the ground, and it's get out and get under" usually with a good sized log, to pry the thing upon going ground again
 However, George Bellows owns the cOntraption, and he says that he is getting tired of paying taxes on a machine he has to get out and push or else lead a team behind to pull it out of the ditches. Therefore he is thinking of betting the same that Sulzer and McGowan will be elected He is willing to bet 1t against most anything except dogs. He doesn't want to cook dog feed. He says that he has troubles of his own. The reason that he is thinking about making the bet Is that he dislikes to saddle one of his friends with such an old man of the sea, else he might give 1t away.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06

Rubber stamps and stamp goods, inks, etc., at The Citizen Office.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06
HASN'T GOT THE CAT.

HASN'T Not long ago cer- GOT THE tain young lady who CAT. is one of the pro-
 prietors of down town business establishment lost a valuable cat. As nearly as can be learned, the cats intrinsic value is nil, but his mistress thought enough of him to advertise for him.
 But the only return she received from the ad was a statement to the effect that Roy Judkins took the cat. This MT. Judkins emphatically denies, although it is stated that sleuths can be seen around the "Sel- dom Inn," MT. Judkin's abode, at al most any time of day or night look ing for the cat And they are all friends of the young lady who lost tabby.
 Reports from the Seldom Inn" are also to the effect that a gate be- longing to another certain young lady's fence is to be found in the front yard at the Inn" It was plac ed there on Halloween.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-11-06

good results come from them. Also, it is very rarely that any great amount of harm is done, little trouble in finding gates. etc. being the usual result. In fact, 1t Is the habit of the Halloween celebrators to move everything movable, usually causing a great deal of trouble there by.
 Having once been a boy himself and celebrator of Halloween, cer- tain Fairbanksan thought out a scheme for last Tuesday nights cele- bration whereby he could get some thing moved with the least trouble to himself. Accordingly. he put a