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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-13
WARDSRORO CENTER.

Mrs. Abbie Whitney of Brattleboro
spent several days last week with
Mrs. Sarah Estabrook.
Recent visitors at Mrs. F. f. Brig
ham s were Mr. and Mrs Eugene Bis
sell of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. {. H..
Willard and Miss Frances Willard
Wang, Miss Louisa Bisscll, kinder
garten teacher in Brooklyn, and Rev.
and Mrs. Charles White Of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brigham who
spent several weeks in the home of his
parents, went to Leominster, Mass,
Saturday for few days stay before
returning to Mt. Vernon, n. Y. They
were accompanied by Mrs. NJ. r. Wy
man, who carried with her some beau
tiful sketches of Vermont scenery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-13
Your Work.

1t is no man s business if he has
genius or not. Work he must, whatever
he is, but quietly and steadily, and the
natural and enforced results of such
work will always be the thing that God
meant him to do and will be his best
If he be great man the things he does
will be great things, but always, if thus
peacefully done, they will be good and
RIGHT Ruskin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-13

blame There was ne reason for posting
Japanese troops at Cheng- Chiatun
There was every reason why japanese
troops should not have forced an en-
trance into the Chinese headquarters.
We urge that the dispute be referred to
a Chiuo-.japanese commission.
1 Tho editorial warns Japan that China
/ is not military but proud and may re-
tviye the boycott against Japanese
uoo1s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-13


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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-13

May Be Rich and a Good Citizen.
Just because a man is rich is no
reason why he is not good man.
Poverty and good citizenship do not
always trot in double harness.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
UNFOLDING NATIONAL HONOR

TT is not surprising that the Presi-
dent should have been upheld in
his defense of national honor in
the armed ship controversy, but it is
astonishing that the vote against sup
porting him should have reached the
total of 13S to 271 in favor of his
policy. Perhaps it is putting the mat
ter too strongly to say that all those
who voted to warn Americans off
armed vessels are traitors to their
country. but whether their intentions
were good or no the effect of their
vote, had it prevailed, would have
been TO betray the sovereign rights of
the nation and in almost so many
words say to Germany: 80 far as we
are concerned you may do what you
like and so as far as you please"
Here in our own Congressional dis
trict it is gratifying to note that
Congressman Kreider voted as
good, red-blooded American should
have voted. Congressman Kreider
cannot be classed as an admirer of the
President, but he is a coura geous de-
fender of American rights all the time
and he never permits his party or
personal feelings to stand between
him and his duty. We need more
Kreiders in Congress.
1t is hard to foresee the effect the
vote of Congress will have on Ger
many. II may be that the imperial
government has decided to pursue its
course at any cost. 1t may be, on the
other hand, that the stand the United
States has taken will cause some mod
ifcation of the Kaiser's attempt to
override international law, slap the
United States in the face and pro-
ceed TO unlimited and unpunished
slaughter of American citizens. At
all events Germany now knows pre-
cisely where we stand.
Nobody in America wants TO so to
war and few Americans, doubtless,
will be found upon armed vessels, but
if they are called upon to take pas
sage on such ships they will know that
the long arm of Uncle Sam is stretch
ed out to protect them and that the
country, with the exception of n
small and contemplate minority, is
solidly behind the administration in
it's defense of American rights.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
FINANCING CANADA
(Washington Post. }

The government of Canada not long
ago made 500, 100000 domestic war
loan, which was paid up in full Janu-
airy 8. There have been large eX-
penditures for the training of troops
and the forwarding of them to Eng
land, and the financing of Canada has
been so superior to the financing or
the United States that it seems al
most invidious to make the present
comparison.
In recent months Canada has re-
Trained altogether from leaning on
the Bank OF England, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the big British in
stitution has offered to advance 10
the Dominion $40, 900, 900 a month for
military purposes.
Despite her unusual expenditures
for war purposes, Canada is actually
strengthening herself financially. Her
first move lin the financial crisis was
to increase her tariffs, not merely for
the purpose of raising more revenue,
but to give further protection to her
own industries. The United States,
instead of restoring protection or even
putting the tariff upon revenue
basis, adopted the expedient of war
taxes at a time when this country
was at peace and no demands We're
being made for war expenditures of
any kind. And at a time when Con-
gress is considering an increase of 90
per cent. in the surtaX on incomes
il is interesting to note that the
Ottawa government has not yet inn
posed an increase tax at all.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
"WELCoNrE TO OUR CITY"

VTTELCOME TO our city" Pleas
wv antview and Penbrook. We in
Harrisburg would be glad to
have YOU as part and parcel of the
bigger, better city toward which we
are building. Nor is this simply q
selfish wish, born of desire to pass
the 100000 mark. We believe you
need US even more than we need you.
We have filtered water, police pro-
lection, fire protection, graded schools,
free high schools. sewers and many
other advantages that you as suburbs
cannot afford. Maybe our taxes are u
trine higher. What of that? Being in
the city will advance property valu-
ations far beyond the small increase in
taxation that may result from an
neNation.
No, Penbrook and Pleasantview. YOU
really cannot afford TO remain outside.
Come in and get all the advantages of
our water rates-water will cost you as
low as 81 year. which will have to be
figured in when YOU talk OF taxes
and all the privileges of citizenship
in one of the most favorably known
cities in the country. We are Offering
TO you for the taking the results of
years of, our best thought and effort.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
PHILIPPINE PROBLEMS
Tanning the Wild Men
BY Frederic J. Haskin
A DvocArEs Of Philippine indie

a DvoCATEs Of Philippine inde-
IN peHdence hold that the non
Christian tribes are no more of
a problem than are the Indians in the
United States. Their opponents say
that the parallel would be more accu-
rate if there were fourteen million IN
dians in this country. if they had re-
Gently come off the warpath, and were
anxious to go back to il. The truth
lies somewhere between these eX-
tremes of opinion, but at best the nom
Christian tribes are a problem. and at
worst they can be a serious menace.
Nobody knows exactly how many of
the nonChristian people there are. 1t
is certain that there are enough of
them to form an important element
in the total population. Some Fill
pinos have set their number as low as
half million. Other estimates, in
Guiding that of the census. put them
nearer the three-quarter million mark.
d. c. Worcester, for thirteen years a
member of the Philippine Commission
and Secretary of the Interior for the
islands, reckons them in great detail,
island by island, to q total we'll over a
million. MIR. Worcester is probably
better acquainted with this particular
question than any other American.
The total production of the archi-
pelago is about eight millions. Thus
seven million Filipinois will have from
half million to million nonChris-
tians, whose territory embraces about
half the land area of the islands, to
police, educate, sanitate, administer
and govern.
The question is somewhat simplified
by the fact that these wild tribes are
in some ways not exactly wild. They
are savage, and in the very recent
past waged savage warfare, but they
are intelligent and quick to progress.
| There is tribe in the interior of Min
danao that lived in the tree-tops five
years ago. To-day that tribe lives in
a village, uses late-model disc plows
and trims the public plaza with lawn
mower.
Such tribes have been won to law
and order by the American civil and
military officers who had charge OF
them The task called for utter fear
lessness, infinite patience and a man
who could set for each crime an ade-
quate punishment and see that it was
carried out. These American officers
rislSed their lives a dozen times a day.
| They travelled unarmed through re-
mote and hostile regions where every
man boasted a lance and a strong de-
sire to increase his head score. They
| decorated their quarters with the
! spears thrown at them. They arbi-
trated feuds between villages when
only the presence of the other tribe
! prevented each warning party from
| gathering in the arbiter
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
By BRIGGS

The American in charge of some
hidden inland district represented the
whole machinery of administration in
his one quinine-filled person. He was
the legislative, tho judicial, and the
executive branches of government COM
bined. He was the health department
and the bureau of public works. Be
tween tribes he was Hague tribunal
and between individuals court OF
last appeal. At the head of few red
capped native constables he ranged
through the jungle in the name OF
the new law.
The hill people regarded war as a
part of life, yet in some ways they
proved likeable race to deal with.
They recognized the justice of punish
ment, and bore no malice after it was
over. On their side, they expected
that punishment should wipe the slate
clean, that the offender who had paid
his penalty should get back his old
status in every way. They were not
race to appreciate mildness, but they
admired courage in an enemy with
ready generosity. BY courage the
Americans ruled them, occasionally
falling back on the national resource
of bluff.
A good example of what the pio-
neers of our administration had to
deal with, and the way they dealt with
it, is furnished by an incident that
happened on one of the smaller islands
A young governor set out with two
native constables to compel a band OF
outlaws to disarm. They found the
whole tribe in arms, and showing ar
ugly mood. 1t was apparent that they
were working themselves up to the
point OF attack, and as the tribe mum.
hpered over hundred, the governor
and his two followers were in q tick.
lish situation. So the American forced
the issue. Selling on a preteXt for q
quarrel with the chief, he ordered hi:
constables to hold the man while he
gave him a cut with a stick The ma.
tives were aghast at such temerity; il
convinced them that the governor haC
hidden force in reserve. They meekly
gave up their weapons.
Once the new government was es
tablished, friendly relations between
the officers of administration ant
their districts grew rapidly. The wilC
tribes are quick to appreciate cour.
age and a square deal. They obeyeC
the law, and regarded the local law
maker as sort of demi-god; for tn,
ruling Of such people is largely a per
sonal matter; they cannot grasp prin
ciples of government. Give them
man who deals fairly with them, pun
ishes them when necessary, withou
malice, but without favor, respects
their customs as far as possible, an(
works for the general good, and the,
VIII admire that man and the govern
ment he stands for.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08

lawyer and pleaded his own case with
such effectiveness that he was ac-
quilted. Collar buttons were the ar
ticles said to have been stolen.
T. Torita. Japanese businessman.
on tour in this country. writes to the
Johnstown Chamber of Commerce a
letter, which the Tribune reprints. He
wants to buy fire blicks" and ends by
saying: "Hoping you would be kindly
10 introduce such the makers for us
of the above mentioned, I am trusting
TO hear of you at a sooner oppor-
tunity, Yours respectfully. r. Torita." ;"
All the same. we'll wager the man who
tries to sell T. a gold brick will pay
the interest on it.
A reversal of form, so to speak, took
place in Chambersburg the other day
when an engineer of the Cumberland
Valley was held up and robbed of a
comparatively large amount of money
by two women. And vet they continue
10 say that woman cannot take care of
herself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
CHANGES AT sTEEnToN

TINE changes announced at Steel
ton yesterday are of the kind
that follow every such absorption
of one company by another and are
not nearly so extensive as might have
been feared, for one reason or an
other, by those interested in keeping
intact tho present working force. The
resignation of ]. V. w. Reynders as
vice president and director of the
Pennsylvania Steel Company takes out
of the service of the Schwab interests
the one man who did most to make
the Stcelton properties desirable from
the standpoint of the purchaser; who
built them from a worn-out heap of
scrap to place where they are up-to-
date and highly profitable. Two facts
stand out prominently in the career of
Mr.. Reynders at Steelton; one that he
saved Steelton when the railroad COM
panies would have "scrapped" it and
the other that he was a pioneer in
the movement for public improve
ments in Harrisburg, a movement
which has been reflected in the de-
lines in recent years. Mr.. Reynders is
not only a big man in the steel indus
try, but a bridge expert OF inter
national reputation, so that there
would appear to be ground for the re-
port that he will receive an offer
shortly from the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany.
The removal of the executive offices
from Steelton was to be expected and
is not especially important. Quincy
Bent, the new general manager, will
have as much authority as the general
managers of the old days at Steelton
and a larger plant by far to conduct
The big thing is that the Steeltor
works are to be enlarged and there.
fore will give more work TO more men
The announcement of President
Grace that the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany will make no changes among the
employees at Steelton, but will build
the executive force OF the future from
the men now in charge there, is gooC
news indeed. but only to be expected
as Mr.. Schwab has followed that policy
ever since he took hold of the Beth
leheu company. All told. Steelton ap
pears to be on better. sounder basis
to-day than ever before, thanks boil
TO the new owners and to those whC
are responsible for the present higl
state Of efficiency of the works there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
THE BREWERY INVESTIGATION

IF the Federal investigation Of the
activity of brewers in politics has
no other result than to divorce
liquor from party campaigns, much
good will have been done. The in
fluence of the saloon on the choice of
public officials and legislatures has
long been evident. Not one party, but
all parties. have felt it's communicating
touch. On the other hand, hotelmen
and brewers have been dragooned into
the making of election contributions
which they did not want to make and
which they made only under protest
All those who have been engaged in
this nefarious means of raising elec-
tion funds will go much more slowly
in the future, with the threat of eX-
posure and prison sentence hanging
over their heads.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
THE STATE FROM DAY ToDAY

Central Pennsylvania and Spring in
the capacity of beholder and beheld,
are playing the game of now you see
it and now you don't" Within twenty
four hours Harrisburg and vicinity en-
joyed real snowstorm which brought
out the goloshes and fur coats, and
then day of Spring during which the
snow disappeared and coats vanished
like hotcakes. What's next?
There are too many rats in the Mer-
Ger county jail, in the opinion of
Hughie Slater, who broke out of the
place of rats and reaches last week.
Slater is a very young and clean
looking lad who was taken in custody
for lifting chocolates from poolroom.
=
Wilkes Barre is in the hands of the
old nightmare which has obsessed so
many cities of its size and Importance.
Judge Garman insists thta more room
IL needed at the courthouse and sug-
gests the purchase of land opposite the
temple of Justice
A young man i'm Norristown, accused
of burglarizing, disguised himself as u
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
THE PEOPLES FORUM

TIME PEOPLES FORUM, unique
organization of Harrisburg col
ored folks with the betterment
OF their race as their highest ideal, is
approaching its twelfth anniversary.
1t has had almost twelve years of con-
tinuous success in the important work
of promoting civic spirit and encour-
aging the individual, to which it ad-
dressed itself at the outstart. 1t has
been distinctly helpful influence in
the community. 1t has had men OF
influence and learning as its guests
1t has given whites n better under
standing OF their colored fellow-citizens
and colored citizens a new pride in
their race-a race, by the way, that
has accomplished marvels in tho way
Of progress since its emancipation
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
COMMISSION GovERNMENT

THERE is a large number of peo-
pie in this country who are ap-
parently obsessed with the idea
that the sole solution of all our politi-
cal problems lies in a commission of
some sort. At least a dozen national
commissions, TO be entrusted with the
various affairs of state. have been ad-
vocated in the past five years.
The people who argue for these
commissions would reduce Congress to
the position of a legislative drafting
bureau, shorn of voltion and respon-
sibility. They seem TO think that the
moment a political question is referred
to one of these commissions it is re-
duced TO an exact science. But poll.
tics is not, nor can it ever be, an cx-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Irwin Knipe, who is sitting as
master in condemnation of turnpikes
in the vicinity of Philadelphia,isp promi-
nent in Montgomery legal and road al
fairs. III.
ing Tnzerne and adjoining counties
the last few days and addressing meet
william D. Grange is again presi-
dent of the Philadelphia stock eX-
change. n,-.,,,.,,,o
William r. Knight, Philadelphia
coroner. wants Congress to pass a law
restricting sale of fire arms.
pr. II. w. Wiley, the pure food
exnert. is to deliver a series of lee
lures in this State.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
GOALS TO NEW CASTLE

E>ARM AND FIREsIDE urges
United States farmers to ship
potatoes to South America. There
is a big demand for our potatoes
there, the varieties most in demand
being Early Rose, Early Ohio and
Green Mountain. Small and medium
sized potatoes are in greatest demand.
Even those of small variety have a
ready market. Selling potatoes raised
in this country to South America is
like carrying Goals TO New Castle, for
the potato originated in South America.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
MORE AUTOMOBILES

DESPITE the steady advance in
- the price of gasoline, sales OF
automobiles are mounting higher
and higher each month. According to
the Pennsylvania Highway News, the
State collected S1,665,276.50 from the
issue of 236,OS1 motor vehicle licenses,
and adds that 'it is a foregone con-
clusion" that Pennsylvania will pass
the $4,000. 900 mark this year. Yet it is
less than twenty years ago since Har-
risburg boasted proudly that it had
"one horseless carriage" and was
proud of the distinction.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
THE WILLIAM PENN HIGHWAY

n TELEGRAPH correspondent
"A travelling through the Juniata
Valley has found universal en-
thusiasm for the establishment of the
proposed William Penn Highway
across the State and the conference
to be held in Harrisburg this month
will be attended by representatives OF
almost every community of size be-
tween here and Pittsburgh through
which the road will pass.
1t is only testimony TO the
popularity of the movement that a
number OF towns are striving to have
the proposed route changed so as TO
give them the advantage of represen-
tation. Following the coming confer
ence final decision on this matter
must be reached. II all cannot be
obliged at least a number of alterna-
tive routes may be selected, and thus
satisfy all of those eager 10 have a
place on the William Penn Highway
map.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08

act science. Perhaps that is why poll
tics is called "the queen of the
sciences"
If these propagandists for COM
mission form of our National Govern
ment would turn their attention to the
election of higher class of represen-
tatives their energies would be better
employed, and there would be less
danger TO the republican form of our
government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08

scarce a half-century ago. 1t has
started young women and young men
along right roads and it has brought
older men and women to a fuller
understanding of their responsibilities
and possibilities. 1t has earned for
itself rousing anniversary celebra-
tion, and somebody ought to start the
movement without delay.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
NO REALISM AT ALL
by Wing DlBEer

Last night ! went to the movies,
Down the center aisle I stalked
To an emnty seat far in, bo,
over peoples feet I walked,
Sat me down to see the picture
Soon found out that next to me
Was an onion-eating villain,
Who'd been working recently.
One of these two hundred pound chaps
With a lung capacity
or a walrus, and at breathing
He worked overtime oh gee.
For moment. just imagine
How felt. with grand scene
Showing flowers in profusion,
Being nashed upon the screen,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
DO YOU KNOW
Inquire and Acquire

That's an old stock market
adage that applies very well to
advertising.
IF YOU are manufacturer
seeking to market your product,
Inquire what sort of advertising
your distributors prefer.
Inquire what sort OF advertis-
ing sends customers directly to
their stores and moves the goods
from their shelves.
These men know - and their
cooperation is not only useful -
Il is vital.
Your Inquiries will bring you
facts about newspapers and open
the gateway to acquiring prohts.
A preliminary inquiry to the
Bureau of Advertising. American
Newspaper Publishers Associ-
alton, World Building, New York,
will be cheerfully answered.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
EDITORIAL COMMENT
Plenty of Flavoring In 1t
THnnSfOf1 Post

The mince pie that came into the
commissary yesterday was one of those
rare creations of art and skill that
would have greatly enraged the dear
sisters of the w. c. r. U. had they
been privileged to taste it, but it filled
us full of hallelujah.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
Brothers at Heart, al Right

columbia state.
The gentleman who writes of owen
Wister in the Philadelphia Record as
"the musician must be a brother OF
the Arkansas editor who recently an
nounced that Caruso is that Italian
hussy who gets $4,000 every time she
sings q song"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-08
MARVELLOUS INTELLECT

Mr.. Bryan says every day brings
the end of the war nearer Not even
a war expert is likely to disagree with
that.-CharIeston News and Courier.