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The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
HOW TO DISTINGUISH RANK.

It would be useless for the new soldier to know the courtesies he must pay to rank unless he knows how to distin- guish such rank. He must know the marking which designate the officer and the noncommissioned officer, and he must also know the general symbols of the service.
 The corporal. the lowest rank of noncommissioned officer, wears d pri- vate'S uniform, with chevrons on his arm. A corporars chevrons consist of two parallel stripes of cloth in the shape of a triangle without a base, with slightly curving sides. The chev- rons, in the olive drab uniform, are of a different shade of brown, while on the blue army uniform they are ot the color which distinguishes the cor poralS particular branch of the Serv- ice.
 The sergeant, next in rank, wears ehevrons of three stripes; while the first sergeant, chief noncommissioned officer of the company, wears chev- ron of three stripes, with a square in the center.
 The second lieutenant in olive drab, is marked by the difference between an officers and a private's uniform-that is, he wears leather or wool puttees, instead of canvas leggings; there is stripe of brown braid around the cuff of his coat, and he wears the officers hatband, q snake-cord of black and gold strands. The first lieutenant wears one silver bar on each shoulder. The captain has two silver bars on each shoulder The major has gold leaf, the lieutenant colonel silver leaf. The colonel is marked by a sil- yer eagle, and the brigadier general by one silver star on each shoulder. The major general (the highest rank at present in our active service) is desig- mated by two silver stars.
 The officers insignia presents a somewhat different appearance on dress and full-dress uniforms, al though the marks remain the same. but as the new soldier who goes into camp now is likely to see nothing but lle Held-SeINiCe uHlloIll, IL WOulu Ut confusing to burden his mind with q further description of officers shoulder straps.
 It is essential, however, that ht should know the colors of at least tht three great branches of the service infantry, cavalry and artillery. The infantryman in the field uniform wear,. blue hat cord, which may be seen q considerable distance; the cavalry man wears yellow hat cord, and ar tilleryman red. A troop of cavalry rides with a guidon, a yellow flag, ot which the letter and regiment of the particular unit appears in white. The battery of artillery rides with rec guidon, similarly inscribed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

world for the pampered and self-cen- tered new soldier from a home where he has been spoiled to get himself fin bad" Once 'in bad" it is q long, ar duous and eontrite process to get out. And. discovering himself fin bad" if he does not immediately begin to re- form, he will find that he is a marked man, not only in his own squad, but to the squads on either side of him, and at length become the butt of the whole company. In that case his days and nights will be made wretched for him.
 But if the new soldier, from the start, is cheerful, agreeable, alert, will ing at all times to help in policing the tent-keeping his own effects in order and the common space and property clean-always ready to respond to de- tails, and never fergetful of the fact that he is but one of seven privates with equal duties and rights, he will have nothing to worry about from his companions.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
SELFHELPS for the NEW SOLDIER
  By United States Army Officer
THE SOLDIER ON THE MARCH.

If there are important reasons why a soldier in camp or in barracks should look to his health, these reasons are Infinitely more important when on the march. For if a sick soldier is drain on the regimental resources while in camp. In the field, if he has to be car ried in an ambulance, or sent back to the hospital in the care of another sol dier, he becomes an utter encum- brancs.
 It is for this reason that the phys tcal examinations are now so exacting, In order to weed out all those predis- posed to break down under marching conditions. Yet it is not necessary for a man to be actually sick for him to become a dead weight on a body of troops. If he does not take care of his feet, he will become fully as useless. One half-inch blister may, for march ing purposes, turn a six-foot soldier into an invalid.
 In the first place, the shoes should be fitted with special attention. They should neither be too wide nor too short. Sores and blisters should be promptly dressed during q halt. At the end of the march the feet should be bathed and dressed, and, if prac- ticable, the shoes should be changed. A soldier should under no eircum- stances, however, go barefoot, for his feet would swell and give him in- creased difficulty as soon as he starts to march again.
 One of the points which cannot be emphasized too strongly is that water should not be drunk on the march. A soldier may take an occasional swal- low from his canteen, rinse out his mouth and then eXpel the water, but If he drinks outright-as he may do freely at the end of the march-the consequences are disastrous.
 One National Guard regiment on the Mexican border last year started upon a six-mile march. The column was shining succession of uplifted can teens. Before five miles. had been cov- cred, % men were stretched out by the roadside in collapse. Another Ma llundI 1uuTu GeSllueut, III "lltil liie men drank without restraint on hot march-even seoeping up water from puddles, lost approximately two hun dred out of the column on that day.
 A soldier should never sleep on the ground. He should always have his rubber poncho, or at least his blanket, beneath him, and, whenever possible, a bed of straw or leaves beneath pon- cho or blanket. If the dampness of the soil entered his system, he would contract cold and rheumatism and be- come, as with all sick men, a heavy drag upon his organization.
 Just as it is essential, for the sake of his health, that soldier keep seru- pulously clean, so for the protection of the general health, camp or barracks must also be rendered immaculate. All trash, even small pieces of paper, should be swept from the floor of the tent or quarters, or 'pOliced' from the company street. For trash breeds in- sects and insects carry disease. All pools and damp places near the camp should be drained, so that mosquitoes may have no place to multiply. For this reason soldNrs are supplied with mosquito bars, as a protection against purveyors of fever. All camp refuse is either buried in sink or burned in an incinerator.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
True Economy.

True economy does not of itself de- pend on the amount you are able to retain in the pocketbook. You have got to spend and spend lavishly to get enough to live on. The economy lies not In the amount you spend, but in what you get for your money-on its rela
 tion to your total purchasing ability. The purchase must meet need and make returns in benefits or the invest ment is not economic. When you come to look over your yearly outlay you will find things that have returned you
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Cyclones and Iornadoes.

A cyclone, in technical parlance, is any general storm. In popular but not definitely unsciehtific parlance it is the type of storm represented by the hurri. cane or typhoon-a whirlwind with q diameter of from 50 to 100 miles. Ii was a cyclone from the West Indies that struck Galveston.
 The dust whirls you see along coun try roads are in principles tornadoes Waterspouts are miniature tornadoes at sea. We have been at pains more than once to consult meteorologists re. garding the stories of straws driven into oak posts and of freight trains lifted bodily from the track. The me. teorologists not only vouehed for the stories but added to them. Let one in- stance suffice-that of locomotive into garden, and in the same garden q single rose was found blooming un. harmed.-Chicago Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Obeahmen Are Mercenary.

The stock-in-trade of the Obeah-
 men is as bizarre as their inventive minds. In their magic bags they car " about with them ground bones of the dead, needles and black thread rubbed with tallow, looking-glass, cards, powder, quicksilver, and an evil-smelling gum reputed to be of the devil. By ringing the changes on these mixtures they work their wonders and impose upon their vic
 tims Curing diseases of the mind and of the body is merely q side is sue with them. Protecting fruit gardens and chicken runs are their speciality. One thing they have in common = that is, the mercenary habit. They sell their ''power" to the highest bidder. Consequently, as the nigger's wealth, so his health and prosperity. All that the Obeahmen stipulate is that payment must be made according to the magnitude of the miracle to be wrought. They are accredited with having knowledge of secret African bush poisons. But this is an eXaggeration. When they have recourse to this desperate ex- treme they are content to use arsenic rat-poison, or finely powdered glass.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

larger scale than anything ever at- tempted, will include not only books and pamphlets, but also posters and handbills, circulars relating to the navy, army. war savings, national economy, and other matters arising from the war. Even cinema films will be included In the record.
 Much of this literature has already disappeared, without leaving even u record of it's appearance. Some stray copies may exist, half forgotten. hid- den away in drawers in private houses, and u Is the purpose of the compilers
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

of the bibliography to make as full a record as possible of all this fugitive matter.
 The great value of such q. catalogue to students of history and sociology Is sufficient reason for undertaking the work, which entails q worldwide or ganization, with correspondents col lecting records in all languages in all countries.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

have an eight pound baby girl know Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound saved me from an operation which every woman dreads. "-- Mrs. NELLIE FIsHBACK, 1521 Christy Ave, Louisville, Ky.
 Everyone naturally dreads the sur geon' knife Sometimes nothing else will do, but many times Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has saved the patient and made an operation un- necessary.
 If you have any symptom about which you would like to know, write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. for helpful advice oiven f-ea.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
VeryTrue.

She-Its great fun to flirt with man till you get him to propose and then say "No.'
 He-It's fun for the man, too, but he runs Il great risk.
 She-IIOw?
 He-The girl might deceive him and say Yes
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
PLANS GREAT WAR RECORD
EneIishman Launches Scheme to Form Complete Bibilography of Every
 thing Published About Conflict

A scheme to form a complete bibli- ography of everything published in re- lation to the war has been inaugural ed by an Englishman. Alex ]. Philip, with the. support of the central com mittee for national patriotic organiZa- lions.
 This bibliography, which will be on
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

finished. The doc tors said l would have to be opera ted o1 andI simply brok e down. A friend advised me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's V ege- t a bl e Compound,
 and the result IS l
 feel like a new worn- an. l am well and strong, do all my own h0i1ea work and
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Gander sixty.six Years Old.

An aged gander lives at Islay, Scot land. It is the property of Mr. Mac Lachlan, and is now sixty-six years old. For 45 years it belonged to the proprietor of q hotel at Bridgend. Scotland. Twenty-one years ago the father-in-law of the present owner bought ii. Mr. MaeLachlan says that the gander looks as well and as young and seems as active as it ever did. There is no doubt about it's age.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Up The System

TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking. as the formula IS printed on every label, showing is is Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria. the Iron builds up the system. So cents.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
4 FRIENDS
 " ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-N
 ous Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-''For four years I suffered from female troubles, head aches, and nervousness. 1 could not sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to walk. If I tried to do any work, would have to lie down before it was
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
The Morning After.
pleased

Neighbor-Your husband pleased with election?
 She-Well, sort of. You see, ii Johns side had won, he couldn't kick and John wouldn't like that."-Judge
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
It's Nature.

My poor woman. is your husbands verbal abuse of you habitual or in- termittent?"
 "'Eain't neither; it's just low-down, ornery eussin'."
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

no direct benefit. There are other things unpurehased that would have been helpful to you. Therein lies the real economy or lack of it. Real economy looks into the future for an equation of purchase prices.-Grit.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
NaturallY.

"The last time I saw Jones he look ed to he going down hill very fast. Has he fallen in bad healthF "No: he was coastins on ms wheel "
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
Justified.

What's the idea of killing your hero in the middle of your story?" T killed him because he made me tired"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
womAN,s BROWNING GLORY

Is her hair. If yours is streaked with ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre ole" Hair Dressing and change it in the natural way. Price $100-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
The Main Point.
wheel. :"

Young Lawyer-How do you think I acquitted myself in that trial?
 Old Friend-Much better than you did your client.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
A Sang From Hodge.

T nearly died laughing last night (Which one of your jokes were you telling?'
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

pennsylyania in 1916 collected ST. eo5 GOO in auto license ftes from 147.- 600 cars.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

By rhe time woman thoroughly un- derstands the ins and outs of love she is usually too old to care anything about 1t.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26

Germany is employing 100000 war prisoners as farm laborers.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-26
KIDNEY TROUBLE
Is A decentive disease

MILNE thousands have it E and don't know it. If
 ANN v DI you want good results you can make no mistake by using Dr. kilmers Swamp-Root, the great kidney medicine At druggists in fifty cent and dollar sizes. Sample size bottle by Parcel Post, also pamphlet telling you about it. Address pr. Kilmer x Co. BinghamtoR. N. Y, and enclose ten cents, also men tion this paper.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-28
cantonmcnt Work Goes On.

Meanwhile, the work Of building the
:antonments will 20 forward Regular
.roops and national guardsmcn will be
assigned to them, with each arm Of the
service so represented rs to provide the
framework OF q complete army division
It each point The guardsmen viii
)e selected from the territory covered
~ the training district so far as prac-
icablc. Police duty IT the environments
Nil become part of the RESPONSE.
pllity of each district commandment and
Ie will make such assignment Of
us forces Us he may deem wise Mean
inc both the regulars and guardsmen
viii continue recruiting to war strength
With the new regiments assembled
4 rigorous course OF training will be
undertaken. The officers training
amps, 70 hc established within few
lays in each district, will begin at the
md Of three months, pouring new Off
,ers into this organization and the en-.
listed men selected from the ranks Of
he regulars for commissions VIII be
given special Instructions to fit them
tor officers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-28
What Has Gone Before.

William Montgomery Strong, a wealthy
young clubman, falls in love with Beverly
Clarke after having rescued her from
sent out by The Secret Seven.
n band of wealthy, brainy criminals head
ed by "A mysterious individdal known on
ly as The Great Master. Strong had been
engaged TO Eunice Morton, u society girl
who proved tickle, and the sincerity and
of Beverly attracted him. Bev-
eriy is singled out BY The Secret Seven
because her uncle, who was Il member 81
that organization, repented before his
death and left his millions to her. 1t is
this wealth which The Secret Seven is
trying to get. Strong safeguards it aft
er Detective AckcrtCn, who had been
keeping the treasure, is mysteriouSly muir
dered Through scllemins by The Secret
Seven Strong is ruined in business. Eev-
ery offers him hec wealth. but he re-
fuses it and turns u portrait painting, at
which he was an sdept when in college.
DR.. ZulpE, arch eonspirator of The Secret
Seven SENDS an adventures to pose for
him and through Information furnished
by her, manages y steal the treasure.
Strong calls Oh Beverly aud they are
leaving her home when The Spider, Il
hireling of Tic Secret Seven, fires a shot
at the clubman.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-28
EAST JAMAICA.

Perlcy Potter Of Brattlcboro was at
lis home here Sunday.
\. II. Wheeler of West Townshend
$ doing the farm work at A. w. Kid
ler's
Rev w. a. DAWSON d. D., of Bur
ineton spoke in the Sunday school
Sunday afternoon.
Rev. S. L. Vincent and family have
noved from this place to their home
Townshend village.
Clarence Pierce, who is at work in
8rattleboro, was at his home here
sunday accompanied by his friend,
iuy Betterley.
On, Tuesday evening, May 8, there
will be an entertainment and box
upper at the River schoolhouse. The
iroglam will include the farce, Hiram
tones 3 Bet, besides other features
equally good. The ladies are requisite
20 bring boxes with lunch for two, the
proceeds to apply on the minister :.
'alary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-28
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Miss Edith N. Landman spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. T. Landman, III South London
derry
The Ladies Benevolent society viii
meet next Wednesday afternoon, place
of meeting TO be announced Sunday
morning.
G. L. Brown, juror on the case of DR..
MiIlington vs.. town Of Londonderry,
spent Tuesday at South Londonderry
ard went TO the scene of the accident.
Mrs. Coleman who recently visited
her sister, Mrs. Jenkins, in South Lon
donderrv returned early this week and
is with her daughter, Mrs. II. G. Bmg-
ham.
The Woman s Mission circle viii
meet next Tuesday evening at the par
sonage with Mrs. c. w. Bishop. Mrs.
N. A. Bingham is preparing the pro-
gram.
The American Realty Co. men who
went into camp on J. +. Morse s land
near the Branch Friday, break camp
this week, having completed the pulp
log drive to the West River. Favorable
high water prevailed, caused by rapid
melting OF snow on the Dover and
Marlboro hills, and the rain on Fri
day. Three large tents were erected
on the flat for the thirty or more men,
who constituted a quiet and orderly
company during their sojourn here.
Frank G.. Kelsey of Clarcnont, \. H.,
came Tuesday to look after the re-
moval of the large maple tree from his
residence property occupied by Mrs.
Samuel Morse and Mrs. Lee Love- The
occupants recently found it to be in
u dangerous condition and notified the
owner, who responded promptly Linus
w. Bingham and Herbert G. Bingham
were employed to cut it down and in
Telling it were assisted by the men who
were breaking camp or about to leave
town. The tree was four feet through
and was found to he in much worse
condition than was expected. In fall
ing. the large limb which leaned
heavily over the house split, where
| deeayed, and crashed down on the Roof
Of the piazza, also cut into the main
roof somewhat and damaged the chin
neys. Except for piazza roof the dam
age to the house was slight Mr.. KEEL
! soy was much pleased to have it down
with 10 greater injury, as the whole
| house was III danger from its leaning
so Far over it. The tree was evidently
very old, furnished delightful shade in
summer and its passing is much re
GREETED.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-28
Further Scope of Plan.

The plans call for the transfer TO
he first 100000 men obtained by draft
If from 100000 to 100000 non-commis
stoned officers trained in the regular
and national guard regiments. 1t is
lere that the opportunity lies for men
Who volunteer now as enlisted men in
he ranks of the two services On
hem, war department officials believe,
wen to greater extent than upon
he commissioned officers, will depend
The efficiency of the new armies. The
backbone of any military organization
IS its non-commissioned force and in
he months that prccede the calling out
If the first 10000 officers the general
staff hope there Will be found in the
'anks of the regulars and guardsmen
mch a supply of men competent for
hese positions that the future of the
iater armies will be assured beyond
l0ubt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-28

Beverly began crying Historically
Strong carried her into the house. He
tried to quiet her fears, but they seem
I'd only to increase.
There, there darling" he said. 1T
was nothing. Some poor lunatic prob
ably mistook me for his mortal enc
my. He has gone. We will never see
him again. Beauty does not thrive on
tears and fear. You must be brave
and cheerful. Can't l see you smile?
| thought so. Now. you mentioned the
great Charity Bazaar to me. Let lis
go there just rs we are. Let us mingle
with the crowds and be joyful, all in
the name OF charity the sweetest word
in the Encouragement TO faith and
hope.
My dear William cried the girl.
beaminS ON Strong. How brave You
are-how thoughtful. Ny mind had
been set on the Charity Bazaar. BY
all means lei us GO And SO they set
out. this time in the Clarke automo
bile.
While they were on their way TO the
Bazaar strange things were happen
ing in the tca-room. where DR.. Zulph
met Sara Loring. the adventures,
after lie had stolen the securities in
Strong's home. Detective Sears, pre-
senting q good type of the middle-aged
tea7room habitue, except for a pair of
broad-toed shoes-sleuths shun narrow
footwear as they do kid gloyes-was
talking to Cochran, while Zulph and
Sara discussed the treasure.
My guess said Sears. lis that he
has the treasure in that physicians
bag. Tell YOU what you do, Cochran.
Go behind the stairway and switch off
the lights for few seconds. I'll wa
ger Zulph will grab the bag and run.
If he does We'll be after him. The
Shadow is outside. We can't lose
Zulph." Cochran did as the detective
suggested. And Zulph did just what
Sears anticipated. He grabbed the bag
and fled.
! But The Shadow and Wee See.
! Strongs Chinese servant, picked UP
his trail, and with Sears trailing them
| they trailed the arch conspirator
| Zuiph was q man or WnlmS. one OF
his whims. when trouble beset him,
was to so TO a deserted house which
lie owned, sit there entirely alone and
| ponder the situation confronting him
| So straight to the deserted house he
went Now, The Shadow, reared in
the slums. was thoroughly familiar
with all types of criminals. When he
saw Zulph enter the deserted house he
said to Wee Sec:
Say, this guy is cute. but there's
space to rent III his upper story.
That's why he likes empty houses
He's the kind of guy who gets up at
midnight to throw a thousand dollar
vase at eat. You're pretty good at
imitatin' things. You get in room
next to where he is. I'll slide down
the chimney. You yell like cat. I'll