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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

L knccl behind the soldiers trench.
walk mid shamblcs smears and
stencil.
The dead I mourn:
bear tho-strctchcr ard I bend
DER Fritz and Pierre and Jack 10 mend
What shells have torn.
II 20 wherever men may dare.
90 whcrrvcr wonau'S care
And love can live:
Wherever strength and skill can bring
Surccase to human suffering.
Or soiacc give.
Il am your pennies and your pounds:
am your bodies on their rounds
OF pain afar;
] am you. doing what You would
If YOU were only where you could
Your avatar.
The cross which on my arm 7 wear.
The flag which Ger my breast ] bear,
Is but the sign
or what you'd Sacriiic" for him
Who suffers on the hcllish rim
OF wars red line.
john IL. Finley.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

ment be devised. Sr%%I rr,c"s arc
mad" BY agreement. Wlral prices are
regulated from The hnIioi.!. Coal prices
are fixed by uil:matum. II The ui'l'
ma;Gm and uka?n is tho basis n n"ic'
fyius for coal. lhcn 4 should hn tho
basis lnr ali commodities. II >ho"iH
&c !pnii.li ~ food. 10 .SIfcl. 10 wh"al.
10 mear. and SHOULD apply also to hos
necessities il which Ia. r,raIi Inric" !:
90 per crni more thai thc sc!i:ng l':IcI
in 1915.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

contribution TO the first Liberty Loan
was almost negligible il proportion to
its wealth. 1t would be- an Interesting
and welcome experience 10 have il give
less patriotic lip servic" and mor"
substantial evidence OF lis concern in
this war by a generous partici2a ION in
subscriptions 10 the present issue Uf
the Liberty Loan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09
FOR SPIRITUAL WELFARE.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Oct. s.-The Pitts
burch conference Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church in session here to-day pass
ed resolution providing for the ap-
pointment OF two persons from each
conference Of. the Episcopal area to con-
fer with Bishop Franklin Hamilton con-
corning the spiritual care OF selected
mcn in the national cantouments. The
conferences covered by the resolution
are those Of Pittsburgh. Erie and West
Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09
ANOTHER PLAGUE VICTIM.

rAEKFESnT'RG. w Va. Oc'. S.
Mary Louise Neal. aErd u months. Of
this city. A:"d 81 lnfantil" paralysis on
Sunday This is III" fourth death ~ the
.r,afadv in tt.s virir;ty. There arc
utw three rnscs In The county.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Men and wom"n patriots q: l."nl";t
broke up tacjiisi meeting in i'.:t '''E
sunday by singing 'k""p IN" H"n"
Fires Turning" which is ;hc Significant
duty OF all OF us these dH:S.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

The German Rcichstag. Il Is said. Will
Gchate aims of war this week. What's
tie use Of debating what has already
hesn established,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09
TIE RED CROSS SPIRIT.

How many iniquities are perpetrated
in the name OF taxation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

So far Mr.. Fclsch ~ tho Chicago
white Sex" holds the honor OF having
made Tho only four Liberty Bonds hit In
inc Worlds Series.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

East Is east. and west is west. and the
twain shall meet again at tho Polo
grounds. New York. to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Tomorrow the great move starts for
Liberty Loan bond subscriptions. Be
prcparcd TO shell out
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Rowland seems to have a baseball
machine built on the lines Of Connie
Mack's old invinciblc Athletics.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Secretary OF War Baker Is fast be-
coming a European war expert. but Is
somewhat deficient on home qualifico-
tons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

A Bridgeport souse is much harder TO
obtain these days. with smaller glasses
and higher prices.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Mr.. McGraw's team came near being
"spurlos verscnkt" - sunk without
trace"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Ra-kecp-Can't serve you In uni
form. gents.
Cnnscript Newman. L. g. A.-Serve
'nm I'D in your ship sleeves for all
NC care. old hoss!-Judge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

The irony of fate! Bryan is TO be
witness before the Senate Committee
against La Toilette.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

n -,,u -" un2l'!" u hnT Liberty
RnnI ir. 20 i!.'''o" :"'r" "t your oe''''
fixed a"Uuein;a;'rcT Il" i"S'h up
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

Yes. a German airpanr might fly to
New York, but could II fly back"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-09

recommended by All Druggists.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
DADDY'S EVENING
uEAIR TALE s.
b. MARY GRAHAM BONNER
BLUE SKY AND SUN.

where are you going-all dressed
up?" asked the Blue Sky of Mr.. Sun.
Il am going TO coasting party" he
said.
"And pray tell me, how can you go to
a coasting party?" asked the Blue Sky
as smile in the shape of little silver
cloud came over it.
And why not?" asked Mr.. Sun.
I'D hardly say" continued the Blue
Sky, that coasting was exactly one of
your talents. No, not exactly. Now
confess, You can't coast. So why do
YOU go to coasting party? 1t would
be as funny as if the Blue Sky went
a-skating."
"Ah, but you don't see," said Mr..
Sun.
"Just because you're so extremely
bright there is no reason why'you need
think you're the only one who sees.
see perfectly, thank you, and on a clear
day like this I'm at my best"
But you don't see-truly-" persist
ed Mr.. Sun
iHCAi tAIililIl ~ Int INV Sou NdH ~
to a coasting party" said the Blue
Sky.
There, That's something like
Now that you've asked me the neces
sary question I can tell you my story
Must you always have the neces
sary question, Mr.. Sun?'
always" replied Mr.. Sun.
| well continue" said the Blue Sky.
IT'S this way" said Mr.. Sun. 'YoJ
see there are many Children in the
| world"
THAT isn't news to me, Mr.. SUM-
I'm only telling it to you to begir
with"
Begin with something don't know,
said the Blue Sky.
How do you suppose / can tell jus
what you know and what you don't
| never went to your school"
"Oh WE'LL said the Blue Sky frown
ing little, while three small cloud
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

Thank YOU" said Mr. Sun. "Some
Of these Children are giving a coasting
party this afternoon, and what do you
suppose they said?"
I've no idea said the Blue Sky.
Il don't see how anyone could guess
Children are apt TO say so many differ
ent things. They seem to know so
many words and games and stories and
all sorts of things
Yes said Mr.. Sun, they're bright
little things, that's true"
You talk about them Mr.. Sun. as if
they We're Stars. Bright little things
indeed! How funny you are"
We'll they are little and they are
bright, aren't they?"
Every Well" said the Blue Sky. DO
so on with your story"
Il don't get half chance" said Mr..
Sun looking a little dull for moment.
Il won't say another word" said the
Blue Sky.
and these Children said, we do
hope Mr.. Sun will come to our coasting
party Now then! l was asked to
come by the Children. A greater honor
and I'm going. Yes, I'm going to
shine with might and main over that
party. They'll keep so warm, They'll
have such a good time, and they'll be
so glad that they asked me,''
Il don't think it's such an honor
said the Blue Sky, ''for they're just
| making use of YOU
Il like to be useful" said Mr.. Sun.
Now just ut that moment the Chill
dren appeared for their coasting party
ION see the bright Sum-" they ex.
claimed. I'VE wished for the Sun and
here he is. Such fun as we'll have
| now
And then one of them added, "And
| the Sky is all blue-its a wonderful
| day.
Run away, Clouds" said the Blue
! Sky. Those Children like me too
"Ha, ha, ha,' laughed Mr.. Sun. SO
you will do as the Children ask, eh 2
! And the whole big face of the Blue Sky
was without cloud or a frownl
And the Children had Blue Sky
and the Sun for their party.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

Thousands of people who, in the
course of twelve-month, have occa-
sion TO travel by rail along the western
side of New Hampshire or the eastern
side of Vermont, will welcome the
news that the new subway at White
River Junction IS nearing completion.
1t will mean the adjustment of the
eight-track railroad crossing which,
the Manchester Union truly says, has
been n menace to the state for more
than half a century though the men
ace has applied with equal seriousness
to two states. The provision for the
safety of pedestrians, seems to be all
that could be reasonably desired; and
the confusing tumble of changing ears
at one of the most important railroad
functions in northern New England
bids fair TO be considerably simplified
Not only will all-theyear residents OF
! these two states rejoice in the improve
ment, but thousands of tourists who
come TO this section of the country IL
summer-and not few III winter
will Join in the iubilation; and Dart
mouth college alumni, as well as under
graduates, scattered from Hanover (,
Hong Kong, will heave a sigh of con
summate relief at this metamorrhosi
of "The Junk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

You can be happy-footed in a mo-
ment. Use "Tiz' and never suffer with
tender, raw, burning, blistered, swol-
len, tired, smelly feet. ''Tiz' and only
+" Tiz takes the pain and soreness out
of corns, callouses and bunions.
As soon as you put your feet in a
t" Tiz bath, you just feel the happiness
soaking in. How good your poor old
feet feel. They want to dance for iov.
- iz is grand. ''Tiz'' instantly
draws out all the poisonous exudations
which puff up your feet and cause sore,
intlamed, aching, sweaty, smelly feet
Get a 25-cent box of ''Tiz'' at any
drug store or department store. Get
instant foot relief. Laugh at foot suf-
ferers who complain. Because your
feet are never, never going TO bother or
make you limp any more-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
RHEUMATISM
Physician Believes a Genuine Rem
edy for the Disease Has
Been Found,

Rheuma, the wonderful rheumatism
remedy sold by Wilfred F. Root and
all druggists, gives quicker and more
lasting relief than other remedies cost
ing many times as much.
Rheuma passes the deadly poisonous
secretions into the bowels and kidneys.
from which they are quickly thrown
of in a natural, healthy way.
Read what a reputable physician
says about Rheuma: 81 have made a
most careful investigation of the for
mula employed in the manufacture of
Rheuma, and l heartily recommend it
as remedy for all forms of rheuma-
tism. | find Rheuma far in advance
of the methods generally employed in
the treatment of rheumatism, and alto
gether different in composition from
the remedies usually prescribed -
DR.. Lyons.
This should give any sufferer from
rheumatism confidence to try Rheuma
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
The City of Newport.
Barre Times.)

The population of the proposed city
of Newport in northern Vermont is
stated by the advocates of the propos-
al to be 5,0S5 There are FIVE towns in
the state which number more inhabi
tants than that, namely, Bennington
Brattleboro, Colchester, Rockingham
and Newport is as large as some of the
bunch appears to have aspirations
along the same line as Newport How
ever, population does not make city
and Newport sas large as some of the
and Newport is as large as some of the
country anyway. So Newport might
as we'll become the seventh municipal
ity in the state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

the legislature into extraordinary ses-
sion to lay a state prohibition against
liquor shipments.
OF all the southern states liquor
could be sent into only four if the
Reed amendment becomes law. They
are Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Ken
lucky, which, with about score OF
other local option states, will in nc
way be affected. 1t is pointed out that
the amendment will not operate to bal
shipments into dry territory in loca
option states, referring only to states
entirely dry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
THE DOVE OF PEACE

The dove Of peace is a bedraggled
bird with one eye closed, four tail
feathers missing and both hips out Of
joint. 1t was in good health until Au-
gust, 1914, but has not drawn sober
breath since
The dove was chosen to symbolic
peace because it is one of the few
birds in existence which can be depend
ed upon to turn the other cheek. No
body ever saw pair OF doves climb
down off the ridge pole and 90 six
rounds with bare knuckles. The chesty,
red breasted woodpecker can walk up
10 a whole flock of adult doves and ex-
tract an apology alone and single
handed. While we admire these quail
tiles in the dove, some people are un.
reasonable enough to object to inelud
ing them in our social, religious, polit
| zeal and national life.
The dove of peace was established
in order to prevent war and bloodshed
and for several years it operated in {
! highly successful and well lubricateC
manner. Then came the great war
Protected by The Ads
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

The New England Motorist, pub
lished weekly by the Automobile lie
gal association of Boston, has an ar
ticle in its current issue which COM
pares the roads of Vermont and New
Hampshire to the decided disadvantage
of the former state. We wish we felt
justified in rushing to the defense OF
Vermont S roads and its road policy
but somehow or other we can't fine
the evidence to back up such conten
ton. There are a lot of good road'
in Vermont; in fact, some of the mail
lines are just as good as the mucl
touted boulevards of New Hampshire
but on the whole it must be admitted
that this state is considerably benin,
the leaders in the improved highway
procession.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1917.
A BONE DRY" COUNTRY.

The national house of representa-
tives accepted Wednesday the senate
''bone dry amendment to the post
office appropriation bill, which would
exclude from prohibition territory all
liquor advertising and likewise abso-
iutely prohibit the interstate shipment
of intoxicants to dry states, even
though state laws may permit ship
mcnts in limited quantities. 1t is ex
Pcctcd that the amendment will re-
eeive the approval of President viii
son within week, adding TO 'bone
dry" territory about one-thrd of con-
tinental United states.
The amendment is regarded as the
most far reaching that could be enact
ed by the federal government and as
sweeping as would be possible under
any method short of a national pro
hibition amendment. It would cut off
entire liquor importations, now amount
ing 20 millions Of dollars annually, into
the large number Of states that have
forbidden the manufacture or sale of
liquor but have permitted importations
for personal use.
OF the - states which will be pro-
hibition territory in a few weeks I'M
dor legislation already passed, only
eight have forbidden importation of in
toxicants for personal use. The IT
around which the Reed amendment will
erect a uon-importation barrier are
Alabama. Colorado, Georgia, Iowa.
Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, North
Dakota, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Vir-
| giuia, and West Virginia. Most of
these have set no limitation on the
amount Of liquor that can be brought
in for individual use, but in several
eases the amendment would nullify di-
rectly state statutes expressly permit
ting importation of stipulated amounts
per capita.
In addition, Michigan, Montana, and
Indiana have enacted prohibition laws
which will put them into the prohibi
/ tion column, subject to the provision,
Of the Reed amendment.
II The amendment marks virtually the
only step ever taken by the fedora
government, aside from the interna
revenue laws, to extend its control owe
the liquor traffic throughout the states
1t is the only important federal legis
lation affecting liquor shipments ex
cepting the Webb-Kenyon law, which
I merely gives federal force to state reg
: ulations by providing that no liquo
ll shall be imported into a state which
forbids its importation.
In several states the Reed amend
mcut will anticipate action by tn
state legislatures. Arkansas, Arizona
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee
and Washington all have "bone dry
laws already in operation or to becom
II effective shortly. Utah has enacte
such law, effective Aug. L. The leg
isatures of Kansas and South Dakot
have sent "bone dry bills to thei
II governors for signature.
! Bone dry" measures are pendin
: with some prospect of passage in Colo
RADIO, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahom;
South Carolina, North Carolina, an
Michigan, and ''bone dry mcasur
for Alaska has been favorably reporte
in Congress. Georgia 5 governor ha
& announced that in the event of fai
urc Of the Reed proposal he would ca
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

which showed that brotherlv love is a
good thing when it doesn I interfere
with business, and the dove of peace
went into total bankruptcy. Millions
Of men are being thrown under the sod
over in Europe because half a dozen
other men controlled the levers which
opened the bloody gates of hell, made
every cabinet a mad house and trans
formed the dove Of peace into a red
eyed vulture with CORY talons.
Many attempts have been made "a
revive the dove Of peace, restore hel
plumage, remove her splints and put
her back on the pedestal, but at this
writing It looks as if nobody is going
to be thoroughly satisfied and pleased
until everybody is whipped. There is
one consolation, however The next
time the dove of peace gets back or
the job il viii not be left to FIVE or si1
men to kick her off the nest The PEG
pie who are doing the fighting and paw
ing the bills will have something t
say about the next war, and they vii
II in a tone of voice that will not have
to be run through code book.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run OF paper.
80 cents an inch for first insertion; 2
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton. Limited space on first page al
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
a line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion
without change of copy.
Reading Notices - Ten cents per line
first insertion with so per cent discount
for each subsequent insertion without
change OF copy.
Position 10 per cent extra
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
Expensive Suits.
{ Barton Monitor.

In view of the fact that st. Johns
bury is facing lawsuits aggregating
100000 owing to an automobile acct
dent alleged to have been caused by
improper roads, and Londonderry a
similar suit for $4,000, it behooves
town authorities to take every pre-
cautionary measure to prevent road
conditions that are dangerous.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

II Is the aim Of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery
of the paper each night. and il solicits
the corporation 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.
II is only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
Member of the Associated Press.

Tho Reformer Is on sale every evening
by the following news dealers:
Brattleboro. Brattleboro News Co,
&. w. Cleaveland ID. r. Cutler & co
tEsteyvine), Brooks House Pharmacy
Aliens Depot Newsstand
West Brattleboro, J. J.. StockwelL
East Dummerston, NJ +. Brown.
Putney, NJ. 6. Williams.
Newfane, y. NJ. Batcheder.
Townshend, G. w. Cutler.
West Townshend, &. II. Grout.
jamaica, r. j. Daggett.
South Londonderry, +. II. Tyler.
South Vernon, r. y. Buffum.
west Chesterfield, N. H., Mrs. w.
Streeter.
Hinsdae, ~. H., w. II, Lyman.
Bellows Falls, VT, Depot Restaurant,
Windsor. VI. Windsor Restaurant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

Doctor" Something wrong with the
baby?' Mother" Yes, doctor he got
hold of an old dictionary some way,
and chewed up two pages out of it. y
Ibid you give him an emetic? ~ Yes,
doctor, but | can t get word out of
him! " onkers Statesman
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

These, they explain, are accounted for
by the fact that ST. 900 in bonds have
been paid in addition to $14. 1880 for
land damage and improvements on Flat
and Main streets and special state
tax of 50 ,440.53 Although the town S
liabilities show an increase of about
| $4,000 over a year ago the selectmen
evidently are not of the opinion that
much should be done toward reducing
this debt, for they recommend 45-cent
tax, which will take care Of the
bonds coming due only if there are no
unforeseen expenses. The idea seems
to be to ''pay the temporary loans by
more bonds. Nothing is said about
equipping the issue with some sort of a
sinking fund attachment. 1t s the same
old story Of passing the buck. We
care not who has to pay the town s bills
as long as we can contract them!
Before switching from the subject Of
town affairs The Meddler wishes to pay
brief tribute to the perseverance Of the
health officer. Year after year he has
pointed out the evils of using Whet-
stone brook as a sewer, and year after
year the matter has been ignored. The
matter is brought up again in his latest
report, and will no doubt be passed up
at the forthcoming town meeting. But
Or. Tucker IS right Just "tBe same, and
, The Meddler hopes he will live long
enough to see his recommendation
, adopted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23
Enthusiasm.

Be careful not to be so enthusiastic
in starting new undertaking that you
have no energy left for carrying it
through to completion. Enthusiasm is
an important factor in success, but it
must be steady flow, and not burst
forth like some of the geysers which
send q spout of water skyward, and
then are quiet for "a hours.-Girl's
Companion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

No less an authority than the st
Adams Messenger tells President Viii
son that he has ample authority under
the constitution to handle the interna
tional situation without going before
congress again. 1t must be great re
lief to the nation 5 executive to have
knotty problems solved for him in thi.
way.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

No doubt it is within the authority
Of the postofiiee department to abolish
the carrier-window service which Brat
tlcbolo has enjoyed for so long time,
but the change will prove anything
but a convenience to a large number
of people.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-23

Out west the public service commits
sion of at least one state has been
asked to prevent women from monopo-
lizing rural telephone lines with neigh
borhood gossip. Relief from the same
trouble is needed in this part of the
country.