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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
RED CROSS DIRECTOR.
Former Journalist to Head Atlantic
District-Campaign for Members.

Ernest P. Bicknen, director general
of civilian relief of the American Red
Cross, has announced the appointment
of Edward A. Moree of Yonkers, =. y.
as director of the Atlantic division of
the Red Cross, with headquarters IN
New York city. In announcing the ap-
pointment Mr. Bicknell said that filing
the post is one of the steps in the cam
paign of the Red Cross for a million
members, and that one of Mr.. Moree s
first duties would be to assist in or
ganizing new chapters.
The Atlantic division of the Red
Cross is east and south of the Ohio
river and east of the Mississippi. This
includes 81 states, and has a population
of nearly 50,00O,0oO persons.
| As director of the Atlantic division
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
(St. Adams Messenger

(St. Adams Messenger.)
As announced yesterday (Friday)
the jury at Woodstock, where the Sha-
ron manslaughter case was tried, found
the elder Leighton guilty of the muir
der of Albert Gibson. The two Leigh
ton boys, who were with the father at
the time, are yet to be tried. And it
was all over the question of the own
crship of few logs in adjoining wood
lots. Think of it. Murder for a thing
like that all growing out of a dispute
of ownership over a few measly logs
that probably represented only a small
cash value. Even if big sum was in
volved. under the circumstances was
it necessary to take life to settle the
questions There is an easier way than
such hloodF action. No one gains BY
it. One man dead, another goes to the
penitentiary for a quarter of life
time, two boys may follow, and two
homes bHghted forever all on account
of an unnecessary little squabble il
that Sharon wood lot.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
Primary Preparations.
(Ludlow Tribune


Vermont having voted to adopt the
direct primary system for the nomina
ton of candidates to be voted for at
the annual election, it is now in order
for the individual voter to prepare
himself for the new departure.
The first primary in which the vot-
ers will participate is the presidential
primary, which occurs on the third
Tuesday in May, the 10th; and as the
chez klist for use on that occasion must
be prepared thirty days before the day
of election, it will be seen that the
time is comparatively short in which
the voter may see that his name is
duly listed in the town where he has a
right to vote, and the board of civil
authority may meet to revise and com
plete the list. Every voter should see
to it that his name is on the check
list; it is his duty, and not that of the
selectmen or board of civil authority
to make sure that there is no mistake
about it, The officials will of course
/ give due notice of meetings for revi
| sion and correction of the list
The second occasion ON which tht
voters will participate in the primary
privilege will be the second Tuesday
of September, for the nomination OF
candidates to be voted for at the No
vember elections, except presidential
electors and justice of the peace.
Individual interest in the primaries
will ensure the success of the newl,
/ ordered method of nominating stat,
and county officers; and the people
, now have a chance to prove how clos
they desire to get to the government
TO which is intrustcd the management
of public affairs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
Dental Room for Animals.

In order that the teeth Of domestic
pets may be given proper attention,
dental department has Of late been es
tablished in the Angel Memorial
hospital, & Boston institution for the
medical and surgical treatment d
dumb animals, says the April Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine. Dogs eats,
and other animals are cared for by ex-
perienced practitioners who work upon
them with almost as much care IS il
they were human. Even to many ad-
nirers OF dogs, the thought Of giving
attention to an animals teeth nay
possibly seem odd. Yet the Importance
of doing SO is very apparent to any
one who realizes the close connect on
between good teeth and good health
So far the dental work has been eaf-
fned chiefly to cleaning teeth, treat
ing infected gums, and extracting, now
and then, Q decavcd tooth. The 2e-
partment, however, is well equippe
with Instruments, and il is understood
that other work viii also be under
/ taken
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

the person who simply comes to the
state l1r brief vacation and the one
who invests in property for a summer
home, on which he viii pay taxes, and
to which his family will come for a
period of two to six months. 1t is
rather surprising to know that six
years ago Maine property used sole
ly for recreation purposes = summer
cottages hotels, clubhouses and camps
paid taxes on a total valuation of
100000, 900. Of course the amount has
greatly increased since then, but later
figures are not available. The aver
age income III Maine from summer
residents and tourists is fully $25,-
100000. This great sum is brought in
to the state and spent freely, in many
instances lavishly, in order that the
spenders may be well housed and we'll
fed and entertained.
The state of Vermont has thousands
of acres in the upland regions.
with most magnificent views, that are
more valuable for summer homes than
for any other purpose. If Vermont
could get it's fair share of the summer
residents millions of dollars would be
added to the taxable valuation of the
state. When people of means come
seeking summer homes they should be
encouraged to, locate here, and at
tempts not made to charge them ex-
/ travaeantiy either when they buy
property, or after they are settled OF
their own estates. The shortsightec
policy of treating the summer residen
as a alien, and of attempting to ge-
every dollar possible out of him ha
resulted in many cases in the home
seeker moving along to other scene
: where the business and social atmos
Iphere was more congenial.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
The Blues.

Tell you what, but yesterday
/ WIZ bme'-git hathaway
Jist about so often, an
Lord, now it upsets man.
When ! had that tarnal fit
Bout as bad as | cud git,
Herd q man cum up behind
Thumpin' long the pathway-blind!
Blind 3 a stunt An durn my hide
lie was clipper, too, beside
What wuz, an cudn I sec
Rally why the blues shud be-
To myself l SEE, SEE /:
. You re too burned ongrateful, Hi
Pears you d orter have your pants
Kicked beyond all circumstance!
Then the sun shun out on high
Drivin cut the blues, an |
S glad l wa mt that man behind,
TLUmPin long the pathway-biino.
John D. Wells.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1916.
THAT OBSERVATION BALLOON.

News correspondents are notori
ously ignorant of matters aerial. This
has been no better shown than in the
first press dispatches sent out regard
ing the loss of the first of the alleged
new type Of observation balloons con
structed for the use of the United
States army. The first reports noted
the loss of an airship. While this
may be generically correct, in that
any vehicle that floats in the air may
be SO termed, Of recent years it has
been taken to designate Zeppelin.
These huge and expensive monstroc-
tiles have not been attempted in any
form by manufacturers in this coun-
try and the imitation dirigibles that
have been constructed here have been
for the use of money makers at coun-
try fairs.
If press reports are to be believed
the United States government has
been badly stung in paying anything
like $4,000 for a captive balloon, no
matter what its style of architecture
or size may be or of what material it
may be constructed Allowing for ev,
cry possible increase in the cost of
materials the limit should have been
10000 The sausage shaped affair,
new III this country, is a decade old in
European countries, so that there is nc
possible claim to originality to be
charged against the cost of the first
"new' observation balloon.
The balloon has been found as was
to be expected whether it went to sea
or hoated over land Any aeronaut
knows that once it had attained its
highest possible altitude after break
ing loose from its mornings it would
steadily and rapidly descend. Nat
urallv it has been damaged but prin
cipally by souvenir seekers. The only
wonder is that some fool did not ligh
match to inspect the gas filled in
terror and eliminate himself and tn
balloon.
What possible excuse can be give
by the officer and crew in charge o
| the balloon for allowing it to escap
: is not readily apparent to a civilia
; aeronaut. Winds are to be expecte
/ and any man in charge of balloon
/ captive or free, should have been pre-
1 pared to meet the exigency. No bal
/ loon is constructed today without
1 rip panel, by tearing out which tn
/ gas is permitted to escape almost il
Il stantlv.
4 When moored to the ground cal
Il tive balloon, if properly cared FOL
i has a heavy canvas pegged to tn
i ground and carried up against the ell
Il velope and fastened to the netting {
II sufficient height to prevent the win
Il circulating under the balloon. A
Il Stunning that this was not done, in i
n self evidence of lack of knowledge
II care, there still remains to be explai
II ed the absence of a member of Il
II crew with knowledge enough to ha'
Il spilled the gas from the envelop
The aeronautical department app;
entity has much to learn in the ma
y agement of balloons.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
Retort Apt.

Pat has always been celebated the
world over for his repartee, and he did
not belle his reputation for smart re
forts quite recently.
1t happened that a warship touched
at a military port on the coast Of Ire
land, and Tommy meeting a full
bearded Irish tar in the street, accosted
him with:
Here, say, Pat, when are you 60
in to put those whiskers of yours on
the reserve list -
Pat turned and eyed his questioner
th6ughtfully for the space Of half q
second, then:
''Begorra, Just as soon as ever yc4
place your own tongue on the eivH
list was his reply.-London Answers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
THE TOURIST TRAFFIC.

It is time to begin to think about
the visit of the summer resident and
tourist. Vermont, considering its at
fractions, is not getting its proper
tional share of business in this direc-
tion as compared to Maine and New
Hampshire. There are two phases
of the summer recreation business
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

from prunes that have been soaked
over night, then gently simmered IN
til tender. Do not add any sugar. as
there is plenty of sweetness in the
fruit itself. Press through a sieve
and mix with few chopped nuts;
spread on bgttered bread.
For delicious dessert. take this
prune pulp prepared as above, mix
with little sweetened whipped cream
and heap on rounds Of sponge cake
that have been soaked in a little OF
the prune juice. Sprinkle with
chopped nuts and garnish with fine,
shapoly prune.
Prune Pudding. - Mix well two
] beaten eggs. a pint OF milk, cupful
Of prunes that have been stewed and
pitted, cupful of bread crumbs II
j spong e-cake crumbs are used no sugar
need be added il bread, add sugar
/ enough to swceten, and a pinch of
/ salt. Bake in a slow oven until firm.
I Serve with whipped cream or a lemon
sauce.
Prune JeIly.-Stew two cupfuls of
well-washed prunes that have been
! soaked over night. until soft; pit and
press through a colander; add an
ounce of gelatin that has been softened
| in cold water to cover; add lemon
juice, and sweeten to taste, then add
a half cupful Of boiling water; turn
out to mold after it has been well
mixed and the gelatin is thoroughly
dissolved. Serve with sweetened
whipped cream.
Prune pie may be served in more
than one way. Bake a shell, fill with
the stewed fruit, cover with a me,
ringue and brown in the oven. Or put
into an uncooked pastry shell, fill with
prunes, cover with latticed strips OF
pastry and bake. Serve with whipped
cream or a meringue.
| NeAA1< Mlet~ese
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

with pains IN her
back and sides every
month and t h ey
would sometimes be
so bad that it would
seem like acute in
fammation of some
or G an. She read
your advertisement
in the newspapers
and tried Lydia E.
.Pinkham's V e G e.
II q hla Corap0II1,d
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
Member of the Associated Press.

The Beformer is on sale every evening
by the following news dealers:
Brattleboro. Bratheboro News Co.
Park Drug Store, c. w. Cleaveland, .
r. Cutler q Co. (EsteyviIle).
West 8ratteboro, J. L. Stochwen.
Dummerston, NJ. f. Brown
Putney, NJ. G. Williams
Newfane, n. NJ Batchelder.
Town shend, c. w. Cutler.
West Townsherd, c. II. Grout.
Jamaica, r. J. Daggett.
South Londonderry f. H Tyler
South Vernon, f. b. Buffum.
West Chesterfield, NJ H., Mrs, W
Streeter.
Hlnsdale, N. H., w. Fl. Lyman
Windsor. VI, Windsor Restaurant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

When we read Saturday of six inch
es of snow in Pennsylvania and New
jersey while golf players and other
devotees of the outdoor life were en-
joying their favorite Pastimes in this
section, we felt rather disdainfu1, but
on waking up Sunday morning to see
the ground covered with foot of new
snow our conceit disappeared.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

in price that they
should be served
often in families
where there are
children and WorE-
ers who take little
active exercise.
Prune Sandwich.
d an Ola fhn niHc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

The Germans are certainly wonder
full and resourceful. The federal coun-
ell has adopted an order that all
clocks in the country shall be set
ahead one hour on May l and run
thereafter that schedule. The idea
is to start the working day one hour
earlier in the morning, and close it
the same space earlier in the vening.
In its effect it will add during this
season another hour of morning sun
light and release the workers from an
hour of active service under artificial
conditions at the close of day. Ii
would not be bad scheme for men IN
this country to adopt, wherever pos
sible The early hours of the morn
ing in the summer season are the most
delightful of the day, and another
hour for recreation before twilight
could be used benefcially by seden
/ tary workers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery
the co-operation of subscribers to thai
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.
Il is only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

1.-The place that starts what Reno,
New, finishes is the reference of
the Holyoke Transcript to Brattleboro
in connection with the marrying bust
ness
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

''Swat the fly editorials seem
rather untimely in view of all that
this country and various other coun-
tries are facing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

The sale of iris Speaker by the
Boston Americans to the Cleveland
club, said to involve q consideration
of $4,000, takes ranks as news de
spatch with the latest international
complication. If this country were in
the same plight as the big nations
across the seas there would be no big
baseball leagues, and men of the
Speaker type would be called to the
colors for use as cannon fodder
There S a difference that we ought tc
thank God for every morning that we
open our eyes in peace and security.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
Everyday
Wisdom 4 14SAI
u.> - CT Ssso24 ~ = y,

AS long as there are kimonos, the
divorce laws should be pretty liberal.
There is good money in a golf ball
orchard.
pair of scissors is very good for
taking ink stains out of a handker-
chief
Every music lover should keep a pair
of guineas.
If you like athletics, why not buy
some moth balls and play moth.
Wonder why nobody ever printed a
clock to tear off like a calendar
Savantv-6va NOV
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
THE LUSCIOUS PRUNE.

Prunes are so wholesome. so easy to
prepare and witnal SO reasonable
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
sss zlzlI5
(.z6S2AB :}II MI

In this world a great deal of the bit
terness amongst US arises from an
imperfect understanding of one anoth-
err.
Energy and determination have done
wonders many d time.-DiCkeus.
Why. then, methinks, It's time to
smile n.-Shakespeare.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
YOUNG WOMEN
MAY Avoid PAIN
Need Only Trust to Lydia E.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Com
pound, says Mrs. kurtzweg.
picture IS n

Buffalo, NY" My daughter, whose
picture is herewith, was much troubled
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

Seventy five per cent of all light
ming losses are i'll the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Ru of paper
80 cents inch for first insertion; 20
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton. Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
q line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change Of copy.
Reading Noticcs-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, 1916-04-10

Wonder why nobody ever printed s
clock to tear off like a calendar.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-10

Every music lover should keep pal
of guineas.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-11
WHY THE COMPARISON?

The Democratic newspapers now
days are very fond of comparing
Mr.. Wilson and Col. Roosevelt, but
we notice they always make their
comparison upon what the Colonel
would have done, apparently over
looking the fact that Roosevelt's rec
ord is there in black and white. We
are not championing the cause of Mr..
Roosevelt. We are not for him for
the Republican nomination. But
we will say this, should the Colonel
be nominated upon the Republican
ticket at the Chicago Convention
we would have no conscientious scru-
Piles against voting for him. But
while we are not for the nomination
of Roosevelt we are not so bitter to-
wards him that we can see the men
tai picture, painted by the Demo
Gratis, of Saint Wilson, standing
aloft, so noble and so grand. Poor
Teddy! You, who would have rush.
ed madly into the scrimmage. Yes,
Wilson saved us. His great knowl-
edge and foresight kept us out OF
war. He knew we we're not prepar-
ed 70 fight and therefore did not
fight.
What L farce! We are not for
war. We would deplore war as
much as anyone, but if our National
honor was trampled upon why should
we refuse to defend it because we
are not sure of victory. If we were
due to fight, If it was our duty to
fight, why didn't we fight?
Ye gods, don't answer, because
we were not prepared" Insulted up
on the street would you put the mat
ter off and take month OF
swinging the dumb bells and punch
ing the bag until you felt certain OF
victory. No, you would jump the
enemy right then and there, even
though he were twice your size
When the thing was over you might
be SCARED and bruised, licked COM
pletely, but with pride intact.
If we were called upon to defend
our honor we should not have stood
back one second because we were
not prepared belgium didn't but
should have put up the, best we had
preparing at the same time. If we
did not have cause to fight, tell US
show US, point out to us, for mercy's
sake, where Woodrow Wilson de-
serves any credit for keeping us out
of war?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-11

Republicans, don't forget the Couh-
ty Mass Convention which meets at
the Courthouse in Hartford, KY on
Feb. 26th, at / o'clock, p. m. for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
4th. district convention which meets
AT Eiizabethtown, on Feb. 2sth.' ana
at said Mass Convention delegates
will also be selected to the State Con-
yention which meets In Louisville
XIV, on March LIST, 1916 where ana
when delegates will be chosen to go
TO Chicago on June 7th., 1916, which
delegates will assist in the first step
toward our nations preparedness
not only for defense, but peace, hap
piness, prosperity and will also help
this great Nation back upon the high
pedestal where once 1t stood amongst
the Nations of the earth, by selecting
the next Republican President OF this
Republic.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-11
What Must Be Expected?

Just to show how European cheap
laborers have found a way to get
their goods into this country to par
alyze home manufactures, France
exported to this country last year
1,237,O0O francs worth more of soap
than in the previous year under q
Protective Tariff; 100000 more In
milk, butter and cheese. which OF
course will be pleasant news to the
home dairymen; 100000 francs
more of leather goods. which our
Wisconsin Free-Trade leather mer-
chants will read with suppressed ap-
prevail of their Free-Trade Presi-
dent; and other products. such as
automobiles, in like increased pro-
portion. Reading the above facts,
what must we expect when peace
again gives the French Republic op-
en- seaway to this Free-Trade coun-
try?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-11

The old fashioned chronic knock
er is essential to any town. Just as
essential as the most cheerful OPP
timist. But the knocker is born,
not made, and 1t is the self-made
knocker that is so disgusting. The
man who should really be a booster,
yet he knocks. He doesn't stop to
consider how much more cheerful he
would make himself and those
around him would he dwell upon the
cheerful side. Every town has its
drawbacks, every town its assets,
and every time you find flaw here
you will find something objectionable
in some other town to cancel 1t. The
only hope for the man born to do
things is to do those things. He
can't hope to rank among the first
in the ranks of the knockers for all
the study he may give the subject
cannot overcome the natural talent
born in the chronic knocker. He
belongs in the other class. The boos-
tiers need him and there is the field
for his labors. AS for the chronic
pessimist, just leave him alone. He's
a mere "it", belongs somewhere and
brings things to our no.
tice that might otherwise go by un-
noticed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-11

our guides. forgot my orders en-
tirely,' said Servant.
II am afraid you are bit tardy,
said the genl. THAT was General
Putnam, the very man I thought to
have caught. I know him well.
should have treated him like gen.
tlemnn and have been pleased to
have seen him, but he has given us
the slip-as he turned to his officers
and laughed.
"Tis said General Clinton sent his
compliments to General Putnam with
a new hat"
This is the true story of the cpl
sode, and not the one frequently
printed as having occurred in Con-
necticut.- Post.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-02-11

The Caldwell Chemical Company
of Evansville, has received an order
from the French Government Tor
s45O,OOO worth of picric acid, used
in high explosives. The Russian Gov
ernment wants $1,000 barrels. This
is Just a sample nearer home OF the
business being thrown to US on &C
count of the European war. Yet they
tell us that the Wilson administra-
ton hasn't had chance. stop the
war orders and we would all attend
the funeral of business, but our
mourning would be stopped short by
the birth of big Republican ma
jority.