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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1916.
THE INDIFFERENT VOTE.

\ writer alluding to women 5 suf-
frage expressed fear that its accept
lance would serve to increase what he
terms the Indifferent vote, though, sol
far as observed. there has been nothing
in the experience OF states where wo-
men have the ballot to warrent this
apprehension.
That there is too large an indiffer-
ent vote in this country is wen known
to all obscryent people but there APP
pears to be no sound basis for the claim
that this is larger in the women 5 suf-
frage states than in others. And there
is no reason to believe that such polit-
zeal Indifference as there is in the suf-
frage states is due to the fact that the
ballot has been placed in the hands of
women.
There are other reasons why so many
men are indifferent to one of the
greatest rights and privileges of citi-
zenship, and perhaps the chief reason
is that these have cost them 50 little.
The battle for independence and the
right of self-govcrnment was success
fully fought long ago. The struggles
and sacrifices were made by the colo
nists, and the fruits of that struggle
have come to the succeeding genera
tious as an inheritance.
1t Is well known that those who in
herit wealth do not appreciate it as dc
those who accumulate it, for the simple
reason that they are uuacquainted Will
the labors and self-denial necessary tC
its accumulation, and without doubt
the characterization of the value ant
Importance of the ballot, which is fa1
more widespread than it should be, i
due to similar cause.
The prevalence Of this indifference,
is one Of the alaring evils of the times
There are too many men who will no
take the trouble to vote unless it i
perfectly convenient to do so, and thi
is not the whole trouble by any means
Z There are also far too many who ar
not governed by the right motives il
their voting. Instead of studying tn
issue and the candidates as they shoul
and voting for principle every tim
1 they are in too many instances actuate
by personal feeling or 3artisanship tina
! goes beyond the bounds q reason
1 This tends to lower the tone of publ
affairs and produce conditions that ar
I no credit to those whose votes. or lac
Of votes, are responsible for them
These things have no proper plac
I under such a government as that of tn
4 United States. 1t is time for reviva
I in the pride of citizenship. for ever
- man to value its ballot at its wort
4 and to use it intclligently and cor
scicntiouslv rather than indifferently
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
Divoll Had Good Record.
burlington Free Press

We have long held that Vermont had
much to gain from the reelection of
faithful and efficient legislators. We
therefore note with especial interest
and qualification the following an
nounccment in The BrattIeboro Re-
former:
"Natt l.. Divoll of Rockingham, who
made a highly creditable record in the
last session of the legislature as sena.
tor and as representative in 1908, is a
candidate for reelection. His statement
to The Reformcr is well worth reading.
There will be few to dissent with him
in his desire to shorten the legislative
session. There are now four ayOwed
candidates in Windham county Mr..
Divoll, Hermon Z. Eddy of Brattleboro,
Frank A. Dewitt of Ncwfane and John
II. Ware of Townshend All of these
men have had legislative experience
Senator Divoll was one of the sena-
tors who in 1915 stood for the rights
and interests of the taxpayers in deal
ing with the question of public service
| and he is the kind of men we need in
the senate. We wish the state could in
| duce more like him to serve il that
| capacity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
Clear Field for Barber.
(Montpelier Argus

Attorney General Barber announces
that he is a candidate to succeed him
self and strange to relate no one makes
Il motion that the office be abolished.
Two years or more ago the howl to do
this was so intense that it took courage
to be even a candidate for a job that
had come into such popular disfavor.
At that time Barber asked TO be given
chance to make good The leeisla-
ture decided to let him try. The re-
suits are apparent. Barber has not al
ways been right, no mortal is all the
time, but he has tried to be as near
right as possible and he has been in
variably successful in the actions where
he has represented the interests of the
state If he can show those New
Hampshire chaps during the next two
years that the middle of the Connect
cut river is our boundary limit and
that they cannot tax property ON the
Vermont shore the enemies of the of
fee will call him blest. This matter
will be, probably, the most important
to come up in the tenure of the attor
ney general : office during the next hi
ennial period.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
You're Looking Wonderful, Mr.. Sum-"

at your Birthday Party. We just
didn't know about it-thats all. Won't
You tell us. Mr.. SunT
And Mr.. Sun again came out from
the Purple Cloud and said:
"'Why, you see when | change into
this bright red robe of mine-then it's
My Birthday. Perfectly simple, isn't
it?
Eyes, perfectly, now that you've eX-
planned. But still we want to know
how many years old are you? And
you certainly have n Birthday Party
more than once year, such as People
have. Won't you kindly tell us the
meaning of that-we'ye seen you wear
this fine red robe quite often, you
know
TO be sure I'll tell you said Mr..
Sun. In the first place of all | can
not tell you my age for I've forgot
ten it. Truly and really I've forgot
ten. Now that I've lived so many
years it's hardly worth the while re-
membering just exactly the time. OF
course, | know that little Boy or
little Girl would think ii very strange
to forget ones age-but then you see
| am so Old Besides | have such Il
great deal to think of. There are al
ways the sick People to be made WELL
and there are the Picnics and Swim
ming parties | have to attend ard
there are the Crops to be grown and
the Flowers in the gardens, and oh
such thousands Of things that l can
not remember my age.
"'And as for having more than one
Birthday year-that is perfectly
true. l have them whenever | feel
like it-but usually ! have one when
I'm going to work very hard the next
day, to make folks fine and warm, and
the things in the gardens grow. You
see when I'm feeling so strong and
we'll | think l ought to celebrate, SO
l give Birthday Party.
"'Everyone admires me when / wear
this robe, and it's just the same to
me as though they We're all saying
that they wished me many happy re-
turns of the day-for they all are
hoping that / will wear the red robe
| again
| you've shown us q great honor
| to ask us to your Birthday Party,
said one of the Gnomes, and were
more than grateful. But we must
sing you Girthday Song And they
| all joined hands and danced around on
the top of the hill singing, TO Mr.
Sun, who is such fun, many happy re
| turns of the dayr
"And as Mr.. Sun was hurrying off to
bed, for it was high time for him tc
be off, lovely Red Clouds We're left in
the sky is thanks for the Gnomes
Birthday wishes"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
LONDONDERRY.

Miss Carrie Carver is visiting in
Weston.
Miss Gregg is in Hartford, Conn, for
4 few days. @
Miss Louise Warner is working in
the postoilice.
Miss Marion Wright of Ncwfane is
home for few days.
Frank Stockwell went on a hike to
Dandy Monday, returning Wednesday,
Edward Buttner of Roxbury, Mass,
visited his brother, Carl, over Sunday.
Fred Williams 5 family are occupy
ing their bungalow at Lake Wantasti-
quet.
Several from this village attended
the Williams-Slate lawsuit last week
Thursday.
The West River Fair association is
getting its books printed. The fair
will be held Sept. s.
f. \. Wilder and Frank Davis were
in Middletown Springs Tuesday to sell
real estate belonging to the Wait es-
tate.
Mrs. Pike of Brattleboro is with her
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Williams. Lau-
rem Pike of Townshend was there over
Sunday.
Rev. Leroy-Peirce of Medfeld, Mass,
is with his mother, Mrs. Peirce and
sister, Mrs. Aldrieh, for the month of
August.
Leon Aldrich has a new five-passen
ger Ford car, Carl Buttner a Ford truck
and Frank Curtis new Chalmers De
troit car.
Mr.. and Mrs. McNiehols of New York
city and Mr. and Mrs. Jellison of Or
ange, n. J., are boarding at Frank
Stevens s.
Malcolm Barney and family, Mrs. f
=. Barney, Mrs. Mary Leonard and Miss
Gertrude Hutchins, went by automo
bile to Burlington last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cory have
finished work in Brattleboro, and Mrs
Cory is with her mother here and Rich
ard is working i'll Springfield.
The Universalist society viii celebrat,
Old Home week with a supper Thurs
day, Aug. Il, and play, A Regimen
of Two, followed by dance Frida,
night, Aug. Is.
There was large attendance at TIL
chapel Sunday morning to hear Nh
Stockwell S sermon, The Chief Quite
of Masonry. Anchor lodge of the soutl
village was invited as well as West Riv
err lodge of this village, of which Nh
Stockwell is a member. The center 0
the church was reserved for Masons an,
was well filled, II being present iron
Anchor lodge. 1t was a fine discours
and much appreciated by all present
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
r U S SIA
Howard ,LRdnn

which is a cross between St. Jacob S
oil and the pure apple vinegar now on
sale. 1t is said that half-pint Of gem
uine Russian vodka would cause a hen
peckcd husband to assault his wife with
stove lid and dance Il war Jig on the
center table. 1t was a great blow to
the lowly mouiik when vodka was re-
moved from his reach. but nobody has
since tried to establish the blind pig in
Russia without passing away III pain
tul and satisfactory manner.
Russia is ruled by the Car and by
Il high grade of waterproof supersti-
ton, The Gar 5 chief ambition is to
take Constantinople and thus he able
to secure warm water for the royal
bath-tub. The people of Russia are in
full sympathy with this laudable en-
deavor, although the mouiik prefers to
battle at long secluded intervals Agri-
culture in Russia is for the most part
modelled after the admirable Chinese
system, blowing being done with a
sharp stick and the wheat crop being
harvested by the plant, Iexterous feet
of the mouiik. Russia needs an influx
Of American education and self-bind
ers, together with few carefully dis
trihuted barber shops.
When Russia has a consolidated
school in every township and raw
! boned schoolma am in every room, she
will be second in greatness only t.
! the I. s. \.
ms Newspaper Servicel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
A Hard Working vermonter.
Barre Times.)

(Barre Times
The late Kittredge Haskins was one
of the leading men of Vermont in that
generation which has just passed the
period of its greatest activity in public
affairs. Latterly he had given way,
along with many others, to the young
CT generation of strong Vcrmonters who
are maintaining the best traditions Of
the commonwealth. But so long as he
continued in active life he held an en-
viable position among the public men
of the state. He had served in many
capacities inside the state, but his chief
work was as a member of congress from
the second district, in which position
he served eight years. During those
eight years Colonel Haskins worked
faithfully in the performance of his
duties and he was influential in secur-
ing marked advantages for the state Of
Vermont as we'll as in giving broad
minded consideration to the best inter
csts of the nation as a whole. He is
not to be ranked as among the most
| brilliant of Vermont S men III congress,
| but he will be remembered as a hard
worker and man who gained the re-
spect OF his fellow Nermonters for his
fidelity to his work. Kittredge Haskins
was a Nermonter who felt his response
bility keenly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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secure efficient service In the delivery
OF the paper each night, and 1t solicits
the cooperation OF subscribers to that
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morning following the omission, in per
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, 1916-08-09
Member Of the Associated press.

The Reformer is on sale every evening
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

Charles f. Hughes S set speeches,
like his long preachment when he was
notified of his nomination, are
devoted largely to hammering the adj
for its shortcomings. This
always pleases the crowd, but it should
be supplemented with some positive
statements regarding his own policies
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
A la Germany.

"Yassah! Brudder lump sho
logged me, and logged me plenty! He
knock ed me down and drug me around
and beat and mauled me twell muh
tongue hung OUT
"What yo'-all gwine to do bout it,
sab 20
''Do? What can I do? De gen 'le-
man done disavow de whole incident! -
Kansas City Star
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

From this distance all signs indicate
that Rosacrans w. Pillsbury, the per
2etual candidate for the governorship
in New Hampshire, is doomed to an
other defeat. The campaign for Henry
w. Reyes of IIaverhill is being enthu-
siastieally supported. Vermonters have
an interest in Keves, as he was born
in Newbury. this state, and still has
large property interests in that town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

State s Attorney Gleason has ordered
the exalted ruler of the Elks and the
president of the Eagles in Montpelier
to close their Bullets. This means that
the dispensing of invigorating bever
ages within clubs will be stopped in the
capital city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

portant extent as i'll the case of the
Crane apiary at Middlebury, which is
turning out a ton of honey a day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

There are a lot of US who think we
know a good deal about our own state
who get a surprise frequently. Prob
ably not one person in a thousand
realized that bee keeping on a CONNER
cial scale was carried on to such an i'm
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

Up to date about $500 miles of steam
railroads in the United States have
been electrified.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09
JACKSONVILLE.

Public worship with sermon by Rev.
Ernest L. Staples at the tTniyersalist
church Sunday at 1915 a. m. Sermon
topic, The Divine Co-partnership. All
are cordially invited
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

Protected by The Adams Newspaper Servicel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-09

A genuine thriller, rich in in
cident, and featuring the girl who
made the transcOntinental trip
alone in an auto. Mr.. Moore is
mt his best in this production and
will keep you laughing.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
SAYS BROTHERS KILLED TWO
Roy Lewis Tells ST. Louis Chief That
Ora and Frank Lewis Slew
Policemen.

St. Louis, Mo, April 12.-Roy Lewis
confessed to Chief of Police Allender
that his brother Ora killed Motorcycle
Patrolman John McKenna last Friday,
and that Ora and Frank Lewis later
killed Patrolman William Dillon in a
garage at the rear of the Lewis home.
The Lewises were suspected as au.
tomobile thieves, and when arrested
by McKenna gave battle, which result.
ed in the murder of the police off.
GERS. Dillon later hurried into the
garage and was likewise put to death
his body being found in a 15-foot cul.
vert Sunday afternoon. Both Ora and
Frank are still large Roy Lewis
and all other members of the family
are under arrest.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
SOLDIERS GET CANDY
GIRLS SENE GIFTS TO U. S. MEN
IN MEXICO.
Sixty Pounds Carried by AeropIane to
Colonel Dodds Forces in
Guerrero.

Columbus, n NJ, April 12.-Publica-
ton of reports that American soldiers
in the Mexican field have asked for
consignments of candy brought re-
sponses from young women in nearly
every section of the United States.
Every mail and almost every express
train arriving in Columbus bring par
cells of candy addressed to the Sol
diers at the front" These are turned
over the Capt. C. c. Smith, adjutant
of the base, for shipment TO the field.
AS a result of the letters which
usually accompanying the packages,
Captain Smith asserted. number of
the soldiers are spending much of
what leisure time they have CORE
spending with young women they have
never seen.
Sixty pounds of candy was received
recently from a club of young women
in Philadelphia, this being the largest
single package. Homemade candies
also have been received from young
women employed in the st. Louis Rail-
way exchange and from girls in a
number of smaller cities.
The sixty pound parcel was carried
to Colonel Dodds forces In Guerrero by
aeroplane, by army medical officers
approaching its value As food, while
other packages have been sent for
ward by motor truck train.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
DENY SPEECH TO LIEBKNECHT
Reichstag Puts Clamp on Socialist
Leader for Lack of Dignity in
the House.

London. April l2.-Dr Karl Lieb-
knecht. socialist. has again been re-
fused permission to address the reichs-
tag. according to Reuters Amsterdam
correspondent.
The refusal to permit him to ad-
dress the chamber came during a dis
cussion of the second reading of a bill,
providing for payments of compensa-
tion to disabled soldiers in a lump
sum. instead of by pension. When
Doctop Liebknecht asked permission
to speak. the president of the chamber
is reported to have replied:
q cannot allow you to speak on a
standing order. because you have re
peatedly misused your opportunity in
order to injure the dignity of the
house"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound?' Nv
mother bought it and the next month
was so well that / worked all the month
without staying at home a day. am
in good health now and have told lots Of
girls about it. Miss CLARICE NORM
Y Russell Street. Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult a pbv.
stefan. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backacbe
headache, dragging-down sensations
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, safe and pure remedy made.
from roots and herbs, much suffering
night be avoided
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. lconfidentiaD for fres.
advice which will prove helpful.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
AMERICANS SHOT
PERsHINc GIVES CASUALTY LIST
AT GUERRERO FIGHT.
U. S. Troopers Who Mere Wounded
in Clash With villlstas Have
Recovered.

San Antonio, Tex, April 12.-Ffve
American soldiers were wounded in
the battle with Villistas in the Guer-
zero district on March q. All were
members of Troop G, Seventh United
States cavalry. They have recovered
from their wounds.
General Pershing set forth these
facts in an official report transmitted
by wireless to Major General Funston.
The following list of casualties was
given in General Pershing's report:
Private Thomas p Brown, wounded
in cheek. back and shoulder.
Farrier V. P. Vaudeville, twice
wounded in left forearm.
Private Joseph Garbell, wounded in
left forearm.
Private Joseph G Bennett, wounded
in ankle by ricocheting bullet.
Pirate Walter ~ Gardner. wounded
in left hand
The injuries suffered by Private
Brown alone were characterized as
serious in Pershing's report. He stat
ed that the wounds suffered by the
other four men were slight
This report was an amplification of
earlier official sdvices from the COM
mander of the expedition in Mexico.
His first report had said that four
men were wounded When this was
sent it was not known that Private
Bennett had been injured.
General Pershing sent his latest re-
port from Namiquipa. but in it he
gave no information as to the relative
positions of Francisco Villa and the
pursuing columns under Colonies
Dodd and Brown. General Funston
stated that the situation was I'M
changed
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
NAVY NOW HAS 54,011 MEN
Highest Mark Reached in Its History
-6,674 Over Enlistment on
March 4.

Washington. April 1.-THE enlisted
strength of the United States navy
has reached the highest mark in its
history. Secretary Daniels announced
that the addition of recruits, enlisted
Monday at different points, brought
the total enlisted strength of the navy
to 54,011.
This figure represents an increase
of 6,674 over the enlisted strength of
the navy on March 4. 1913. when Sec
rotary Daniels took Office.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
TORPEDO SPANISH STEAMER
Four Lives Lost When Submarine
Sinks the Santanderino Near
ST. Jean de Luz.

Madrid, April r. = The Spanish
steamer Santanderino has been sunk
by torpedo with the loss of four
lives. Thirty-six survivors. several of
them women. have been landed by a
Danish steamer at the small French
promontory of Socoa, near st. Jean de
Luz. The passengers and crew were
given Is minutes to leave the ship
The torpedoing of the steamer has
produced a painful impression on the
Spanish press and public. The Santan-
derino was a vessel of 1854 gross
tons and had been trading between
Liverpool and United States ports.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-04-14
APACHE SCOUTS REACH FRONT
Base of General Pershing
In Mexico.

San Antonio. Tex. April 12.-Apa-
che man hunters have reached the ad-
yanced field base of General Pershing,
somewhere in Mexico" and will soon
be in action. New aeroplanes are also
on the way to the scene of operations
against Francisco Villa.
Major General Funston believes that
with his Indian scouts and aeroplanes
Villa will be unable to escape capture
for any length of time unless he pro-
ceeds to the southern part of the state
of Durango. Funston made it clear
that there is no deadline' in the hunt
for Villa. IF Durango is sacred
ground, know nothing of it. he said.