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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

The President and the chief naval
constructor ought to get together for
an early conference. The President has
been lauding our navy in his addresses
in the middle western states, and at
the same time the constructor tells the
house committee that naval construc
ton has fallen sadly behind. There
are, for example, nine uncompleted bat
tleships, two of them hardly begun.
Ships authorized five years ago are not
yet in commission. Private yards are
too much rushed with work to meet
the demands of the navy while the gov
ties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
Long-Lived vermonters.
est. Johnsbury Republican,

(St. Johnsbury Republican,
That the Vermont climate is condu-
Give to longevity, is proverbial.
Probably no state in the union, IL
proportion to population, has or has
had as many nonagenarians and
centenarians as has this state.
In this connection the Rutland
News calls attention to one instance:
Mrs. Lucy A. Kendall of Middlebury,
widow Of veteran of the Civil war,
is youthful and active great-great-
grandmother at the age of 50 years,
and ventures the statement that few
towns even in virile Vermont can
show a family of five generations, as
is the case with Mrs. Kendall.
The Republican knows of a Gale
donia county couple, residents of
Burke, who, it is believed beat the
record for longevity and chipperness
We refer to Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Aid
rich. Mr.. Aldrich is 102 years old and
Mrs. Aldrieh is 98 They live alone on
a small place near Burke Hollow, do
their own work and this winter are
turning in quite a handsome income
by keeping hens.
Talk about health and vigor pro
ducing climates, what s the matter
with Vermont!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
G. A S o L e N e

Gasoline is a thin, watery fluid
which is drunk as beverage by mo-
tor cars. Some ears are heavier drink
ers than others and are unable to get
ten miles from q filing station without
developing raging thirst, after which
they are traded off to somebody who
has never owned an automobile in any
form.
Gasolene comes in several grades,
any one of which viii run al automo-
bile down hill in a very satisfa tory
manner. LOWEST gasolene is the m st
popular, as it costs less and can be
told from kerosene at once by setting
match to it. Every few days some
fearless hired girl tries to start the
kitchen fire with gasolene and dis
covers that it will burn with great
rapidity. Nobody has ever set fire to
a tive-gallon can of LOWEST gasolene
without regretting the act and retir
ing from the scene by piecemeal
Gasoline is also used for cooking
purposes, being inserted by hand in
stove Many people prefer the cleo
trio heater to the gasolene stove,
which has TO be taken to the plumber
every once in while and be fitted
with q bright new stomach.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Gasoline is composed of Pennsyl-
vania crude oil and plain, unfermented
river water at the ratio of Is to /. The
free coinage of gasolene in this coun-
try has become so prevalent that this
ratio varies from l6 to l to l to 10,
with the result that thousands of auto
mobile owners have to stop on the pub
lie highway and swab out the ear
buretor with sponge. It is extremely
annoying to q conscientious tourist to
stop at a wayside garage and pay 90
cents a gallon for gasolene, and then
discover little later that he might
just as well have turned in at the town
pump.
The price of g5solene is controlled
by board of directors who do not
ride in anything but steam yachts, and
is sold in large quantities TO people
who have not paid a grocery bin since
the Spanish American war This price
varies from week to week, and for some
time has been varying upward in q
series of heart-rending leaps. But we
are so constituted as a people that we
can get along without meat and flour
and underwear easier than gasolene
which enables us to visit relatives who
DO not own a car and trade JOY rides
fer room and board.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
VILLA AVOIDS A TRAP.
Marching Westward Again About 100
Miles South of Juarez

Ell PASO, Feb. T. With United
States civil and military officials and
Texas police officers stretched alo G
the Texas border for more than 100
miles east of here watching for Gen.
Villa to put in an appearance, news
came this afternoon that he is now
marching westward again.
Carranzista officials in Juarez, who
unfolded yesterday an elaborate sys-
tenn of troop movements which We're
10 trap Villa on the Texas border
east of Juarez, said tonight that their
latest information indicated the pres
ence of Villa forty miles west of the
Mexican Central Railroad and about
100 miles south of Juarez
That Villa has a pack train of bur-
ros loaded with rich loot from mines
throughout central Chihuahua is de-
clared to be a fact. That he is at
tempting to make his getaway into
the United States is expressed, as the
Carranzista officials believe, although
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

American people are pretty quick in
adapting themselves to changed con,
ditions. Before the war we manufac
tured only $500 tons of coal tar col
ors, made mostly from imported in
determinates. Already American dye
works are turning out coal tar colors
at the rate of $4,000 tons annually,
manufactured wholly from American
raw material, and it won t be long be-
fore the output reaches the 25,0O0-ton
mark, or the quantity which we i'm
ported previous to 1914.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Many American children are playing
with toys the pathos of which they will
never realize, for they do not know
that the wooden horse or the funny lit
tie duck hat came to them at Christ
mas was made by a disabled French
soldier. With the beautiful, uncom-
planning patriotism that has so dis
tinguished all of France, French art
lists have designed great variety OF
toys, and the French toy federation is
teaching widows and crippled soldiers
to make them, and is finding a market
for them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

The late Col. Joseph H Goulding
was distinguished soldier in the Civ
il war and in the last 50 years had
filled important places in business, pub
lie and fraternal activities. As secre-
tary of civil and military affairs he
was of great assistance to the late
Gov. Levi X. Fuller of Brattleboro He
was "a very genuine type-of unblem-
ished reputation and attractive per
sonal qualities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

toe, right there,-don't be afraid
that's it,-feel how smooth the skin
is? Well, that's where the corn was
We'll, that beats all!' That's the way
aCCts-It' works on all corns, every
1rn, every time. It's the new, simple
-ay OF curing coruS. You'll say good
byS to ali foolish contraptions like
5undling bandages, sticky tape, plas-
tiers, toe-eating salyes, and grave
ficgcrs such as knives, razors and
1ztssors s'Ciets-It" stops pain. Applied
in . seconds. Never fails. Nothing to
stick to, hurt or press on the corn.
.Gets-It' is sold everywhere, 25c a
bottle, or sent direct by Z, Lawrence
{. Co. Chicago, Ill
Sold in Brattleboro and recommends
as the worlds best corn remedy p,
FRA TIT FBORO DRUG co. and q. +
THOMAS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

III u 4GA6luDSI
that he is out of balance mentally as
well as physically. In the days of
convalescence, when ife is beginning
o be worth while, the small things
OF every day will interest ant little
things will irrit2te, which would never
be noticed III health.
1t i not 4-ecessary o mention that
the tray should br immaculate in
its appointments, nc matter how sim
pie, as are all other things about an
invalid. When laundry needs to
be considered, here are any number
OF pretty paper napkins hich can be
bought il .erent designs and col
ors For child the bright colors
viii De interesting and I variety will
be source OF entertainment. In
case of infectious diseases paper nap
kins are quit necessity. The small
paper cases, too, may be used for a
tiny custard or bit of dessert.
A flower or two on the tray will be
most welcome. The -iny vases which
hold small bunch of violets or a
single rose are well adapted for use
on tray.
Set the tray as carefully as a place
is laid at the table, and in the same
order. small pot of steaming tea
which may be poured by the invalid
is an item to be remembered.
Never ask a patient what he would
like to eat or drink Let his food be
surprise, as it will taste better.
Do not watch every mouthful he
eats, for some people do not enjoy
the sensation. Do not serve fried
FOODS to sick person, nor food in
any large quantity. 1t is much BET.
ter Tor them to want more than be
surfeited at the sight of too much
twice baked bread should be served
Wlth the broths and beef juices
Sponge cake is the only desirable
kind to serve.
Cocoa is better than chocolate, un
less the patient needs the fat, and is
able to take care of it.
IN
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery
Of the paper each night, and it solicits
the cooperation of subscribers to that
end. Prompt reports should be given of
each failure to receive the paper on the
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, 1916-02-04

Arthur Howard, editor of The Ad-
vance, has opened a confectionery
store in Burlington, and the Barre
Times opines that he Will hereafter be
known as the 'Fcandy kid of Vermont
journalism. We had an impression that
Howard liked to hand out lemons better
than taffy, and that someone in the
Free Press Office had q sort of monopoly
ON the latter commodity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

work at clock in the morning and
quitting at p. m. Can you imagine
any young person today taking a posi-
ton with such hours, and at the same
time looking upon life with cheer, hope
and enthusiasm?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
Promises High Usefulness.
New York World.)

Measured by number of students
only 343, Middlebury, Vt, is a third
rate college. Yet in its 115 honor BILE
years it has trained many great men;
and under DR.. Thomas, a real leader,
it still promises high usefulness to the
hill towns roundabout and to what
ever new communities Vermonters
seek. The splendid new dormitory of
fered to Middlebury by A. B. Hep
burn of this city could nowhere be
better used.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Caledonia, Bennington and other
counties have fish and game organiza-
tions which are doing an important
work. Windham had a county organi-
zation at one time in the not remote
past, but it has faded from the land
scape
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

New York wholesale dealers tell us
we are facing famine" in hosiery.
The supply of dyestuffs is limited and
the price high, cotton and silk have
both advanced rapidly, and the EN-
ployes of the hosiery mills are getting
higher wages. In addition to these con
ditions there is an almost unprecedent-
ed demand for hosiery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

No fewer than 176 differeat kinds
of bananas are grown in various parts
of the world.
Tripoi is to have large area of
desert land converted into an oasis
by irrigation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Another reminder of the "good old
days" is found in the obituary of a
Ludlow woman, who went to work in
a wooden mill in Chester while in her
teens tending three sets of first
breaker cards before the advent of au-
tomato card feeds and ten-hour labor
laws; in the summer time going to her
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

WHICH lSmanQS a
knowledge of die
tetics as well as
taste, tact and pa
thence.
First and fore
most in dealing
18th an invalid we
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Who will get the 1000 reward for
the apprehension of the murderer of
James Stewart Hamilton2 Over in
Keene they answer the question
promptly by responding "the law
yers." There were only ten attorneys
in court Wednesday to represent the
eases of the various claimants.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

1t is going to be mighty hard to get
up enthusiasm for some of these presi-
Dental candidates who are put forward
as "favorite sons
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
Member of the Associated Press.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY +, 1916.

Had you thought that it is only four
weeks from next Tuesday to the annual
March meeting? Town report time is
close at hand.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
A MERRY PARTY

enjoying the delights of our good cook
ing, is often seen at our restaurant.
People say our service and cooking is
so good they like to bring their friends.
We strive always to please our custom
ers, and our food the best the market
affords, which combined with our quick
and courteous service, makes our res
taurant the most popular one in town
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
oIF MAN COULD SEE THE

perils and diseases that he elbows, each
day he walks a mile, which catch at
him, which fail behind and Craze him
as he passes. he would seek the insur.
ance office nearest to make secure the
ones who are dearest National Life
ms. Co, of VT. (Mutual) - EARLE
S. KINSLEY, General Agent, Rutland,
VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
H7lKS E s(SsEsN
T7eGA ABE)LIHNEE

''It costs more to live than it did
years ago" said the man who COM
plains. Yes" answered the man
who njoys modern conveniences, but
it's worth more"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

The direct primary issue, which also
comes up for popular vote at town
meeting, has thus far aroused even
less local interest than the liquor ques-
ton, and no doubt good many men
will be surprised to know that they
are to have an opportunity to pass on
it. This seems to be the situation
throughout the state and the indica-
tions are that the vote on this PROPOSE
ton will be light. While it may fairly
be said that the direct primary Is less
popular than it was a few years ago,
experience seems to show that it still
compares very favorably with the eau
cus-and- method of nominal
ing state and county officials, and in
view of the fact that il has been prom
ised to the people of Vermont at least
twice it is safe to predict that ma
jority of the votes cast on the propo-
sition will be favorable to it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-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
for each subsequent insertion without
change of copy.
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

On the strength of these figures there
would seem to be no doubt that three
listers can do the work more cheaplv
than five, but there may be other cir
cumstanees which make the question
more debatable one. That is why The
Meddler believes the public would like
very much to hear from the selectmen
on the subject. They are in a position
saved was an actual economy or not
and if in their annual report they
would tell the voters just how they feel
it would certainly facilitate the settle
ment of an extremely important matter
of town policy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

In As hours patriotic women in
Pennsylvania recently raised over
$26, 900 to be used in case of war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
''WelI, I Should Say
'Gets.It' DOES Work"
"Look a. There, IF You Don't Think
It's Just Wonderful for Cornsi"

"Bless my stars. look at it, Land of
the Twin. Why. just look at it! That
corn came right off,-just like peel
ing bananas. Put your finger on my
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
THOUGHT FOR TIE INVALID.

Invalid cooking is a most impor-
tant and interesting subject, and one
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

No doubt a good many people have
forgotten that the town voted last
March to return to the Australian bal
lot. but that was the case nevertheless.
Although somewhat more expensive,
this system is unquestionably the fair
er, giving every voter who can get to
the polling place at any time during
the day an opportunity to vote for town
officers. It is understood that nomina-
ton papers for ticket composed Of
all the officers whose terms expire this
year viii be filed in time TO find a
place on the official ballot. This action,
however, is purely formal and is no as
suranee that other tickets win not
make their appearance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Southern Assam has an annual rain
fall exceeding 500 inches and is the
world s wettest region.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Brattleboro along with other Yer
mont towns will have to pass on the
so-called Perry bill at town meeting.
Thus far very little agitation of the
question has been heard locally and it
is doubtful whether there viii be very
much for the reason that many of the
men who have helped to keep the town
in the no-license column during the past
ten years are outspoken believers in
the local option method of controlling
the liquor evil. These men have no
sympathy with the movement to bring
about statewide prohibition, and vet
they are as anxious as ever to ensure
no-license majority. They Will register
a ono on both propositions, and the
prospect at present is that this atti-
tude will be the predominating one in
Brattleboro. 1t certainly ought to be,
not only in this but in every other town
in the county, for "well enough as
far as this corner of the state is con
eerned is as good as can be asked for.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
Neu )}tAf~,s

Canada has vast reserve of sugar
in the sap of the sugar maple.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

Protected by The Adams Newspaper servicel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

The Washington Herald now prints
a one-cent Sunday edition as an exper-
iment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04

it is unexplained why he turned
back.
In some quarters it is thought that
Villa made a feint TO the east TO DIR
the Carranza troops III that direction
and is now doubling back westward
to try cross the lines west OF Ell Paso.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-04
The MeddIer
II The tootfts you. pat Il on"

The Meddler has heard several eX-
pressions of approval of his suggestion
of last week that the selectmen deviate
from the usual custom BY giving
more detailed report on town affairs.
This feeling is not based on any dissat-
isfaction with the work of the town
fathers, but is due to the belief that
if matters which come up for settle
ment at town meeting We're discussed
more freely specially by
those who, like the selectmen, are in
position TO discuss them intelligently-
the chances are that these matters
would come nearer receiving the treat
ment they deserve than is often the
case at present. One case in point is
that pertaining to the size of the
i board of listers to which The Meddler
recently made reference.
In this very important department
of municipal work the average taxpayer
is anxious to secure the greatest eff
cheney, which is equivalent to the low
est taxes. And on that account he is
especially DESTROYS of knowing wheth-
er the chances Of reaching this end are
greater with board of five listers OF
one of three. When the local board
was reduced from five to three last
March there was great deal of talk
about the danger of an illegal tax list
among the takers being The Meddlel
himself-but so far as the public ha:
been informed the requirements OF tn,
law have been met by the smalle
board and the town has not been mad
defendant in any suit based on TIT
, failure of the listers to fulfill thei
duties. Indeed, if The Meddler is no
greatly mistaken, the 1916 town repor
: viii show that the cost of the listin
7 department last spring was something
, like 1864 as compared with over 500
t for the previous year.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-16
PRESIDENT WILSON 0. KS PLANS OF
DfNONAIIC kAIIOAM CONVENTION

Washington, d. C.--President VIII
son Sunday put his final approval on
plans for the Democratic National con
vention at 81. Louis. After attending
church with Mrs. Wilson in the morn
ing, hegpent ths afternoon and even
ing conf ring zvisb Democratic lead
ers.
Secretary Baker, who win be a dele
gate TO the convention, saw the Presi-
dent twice. and Dudley Field Malone,
collector Of customs at New York, also
conferred with him.
The Mexican plank 10 the Demo-
cratic platform Is giving administra-
tion officials some concern because Of
the continued uncertainty Of the situa-
tion. II was understood that the plank
will emphasize the policy Of the Presi-
dent Of interfering as little as possible
in the internal affairs Of Mexico.
Although the President planned to
select chairman Of the Democratic
National convention before the-conven-
tion, he had not made up his mind
Sunday night. Homer Cummings,
National committeeman from Connee-
ticut, and vice-chairman Of the com
mittee, appeared 70 be the most likely
choice.
Mr.. Wilson probably viii receive
official notification Of his nomination
at Shadow Lawn. the estate he has
taken for the summer In New Jersey.
Although be plans to remain in WASH
ington until congress adjourns. be
probably win make q short visit to
Shadow Lawn for the occasion.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-06-16
Gernlany's Dead 734,4i2.

London Germany, up to the end Of
May, had lost 1924, $50 soldiers. Of
whom 734, Alp were killed. according
to a British official tabulation of the
German casualty lists given out here.
The compilation did not include Ger
man losses in naval engagements or in
the fighting in the German colonies
The British official statement quotes
the German casualty lists for the
month of May as placing the total Ger
man losses in killed. prisoners and
wounded at 102. 507.
The German figrues in the May list,
as enumerated in the British account,
are as follows: Dead, 22,47l; wound
ed. 72.075; prisoners and missing,
1861: total, l02, 507.
The German official lists Of casual
ties up to the end of May give these
totals: Dead, 734,412; wounded. H.
S5l, 652; total 2, 924. $50.