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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
Universal Military Training
Springfield Union.)

Former President Taft 5 remarks on
universal military training, or con
scription, as he calls it, although it
differs radically from the form Of con
scription practiced in countries where
universal military service is enforced:
should be read with profound interest
by all citizens at this time. The vol
unteer system, which places the burden
on a patriotic few, is as unjust as it IS
inadequate. The burden must be equal
lied. Justice and real democracy, as
Mr.. Taft says, demand it, and without
it it would be impossible to put the
country in a strong defensive position.
It is q shameful and Illuminating thing
to be forced. as we have been forced
to rely upon the British navy for pro
lection. This country is large enough
strong enough and rich enough to de
fend himself.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

many. Having declared submarine
blockade of Great Britain, France and
Italy, how can American vessels be
exempted from the methods employed
to enforce that blockade? To make
such exemptions would forthwith bring
all neutral merchantmen under the
Stars and Stripes and doom the block
ade to failure. The Germans forced
the break deliberately, and surely they
carefully counted the cost. 1t will be
surprising and far from characteristic
if they do not force the fighting.
To face the facts in the case and
weigh the probabilities is not to wish
for war, much less to hasten it. 1t is
only the part of common sense and
common prudence. We may as we'll
await an overt act on Germany s part
/ before declaring war, but we ought not
! TO underestimate the chances of sucn
/ an act or BE- slow to prepare for the
I heavy obligations it will impose upon
| the nation. Once we 90 to war with
Germany we 60 to war on the side of
France and her allies, and therefore
we help ourselves to the extent that we
j help them. Once we 90 to war we
ought to 90 as a great nation III sup
4 port of the greatest of good causes
: Our preparation on land and sea must
not be limited to the demands which
j, we can expect to supply as belllger
ent; they must be commensurate Will
the vast responsibilities which will res
} upon us when the war is over.
t Now is not the time, therefore, 10
/, war or peace hysteria. but for firmnes
and forethought, for every effort tn
: Government can put forth to be read,
t for the war that threatens, and TO
every assistance the people can Civ
to the end that our nationa
defense and offense shall be mad
equal TO the emergency as raj
5 idly as men and money can make it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

The Bennington Banner has deiv
cred a very effective little commentary
on the foolishness of young men seek
ing and holding public office. The
contemporary is absolutely right. Very
few men ever secure a competence
from the savings which they make
from official salaries. The pay in the
first place, even in the high offices, is
small compared with that received by
the well trained professional or techni-
cal workers or with the rewards which
come from well-conducted private
business We know Of many men who
are running productive farms, little
stores, small shops, and other places Of
business who have more net cash at
the end of the year than any office
holder in the entire state of Vermont
And these men not conspicuous have
more peace of mind and contentm ant
day bv day. The man who gets into
public Office is losing all chance al
the big places and not infrequentlv h,
finds himself ont Of a Job at the time
when the dead line of age makes i
! impossible to take up a new line o
work with any prospect of success
TO the young men who are soon com
| ing into the harness this advice j
timely and good-fnd your work an,
stick to it, and let the other fellow
have the public Office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
(Copyright.)
Pc TER STU VESA Mt

Peter Stuyvesant was a native Of
Holland who came to this country in
l647 and remained long enough 20
leave his last name to great many
society people who never knew him
personally.
Stuyvesant made his homo in New
York city, which at that time was
owned in fee simple by Holland and
could have been bought in two jerks
Of lamb s tail with - bill. New
York did not amount to much in
l647, as it consisted mostly Of sand
burs and the homeless. inebriated red
man. When Stuyvesant landed there
la good corner lot III the business see
tion could be fought for the malling>
Of a plain drunk, and the real estate
business was at low ebb. 1. would
seem that some bright Spectator would
have bought New York. Brooklyn anl
Coney Island and waited for tic rise
| but such was not the case.
Stuyvesant was not popular with til,
people OF New York, As lie was a hgi
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07


well ask them and be nice. It would
give them a pretty good lesson TO leave
them out and give them a thoroughly
good snub.'
"'But Pigs aren't supposed to give
Geese lessons in BEHAVIOR said Mr..
Rooster.
"Oh, very WELL said Pinky Pig.
And off he went. will you and your
husband, and your little Geese come to
my party squealed Pinky Pig as he
went near the Geese.
eve said we wouldn't go near pig
pen once before said Mrs. Goose,
shaking her wings. The little Geese
flew around saying, We wouldn't 20
to a pig pen
It's not to be in the pen said
Plnky. It's to be in the barnyard
and every animal is coming. My cou-
sin, Miss Ham, is helping with the re-
freshments.'
I'VE don't like any Animals except
ourselves said Mrs. Goose, but we'll
have a look at you all, and maybe eat
bite OF food to do you the honor
when Pinky Pig told the other ami
mails in the barnyard what the Geese
family had said, they all smiled in
their different ways, and said. Well
they're just bound to be disagreeable
and it will only make us feel happier
/ at the party to know that we aren'
/ Geeser
And the day came when all the Ami
mails met for the party. AS it was ;
! birthday party they brought him gifts
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
They Had Been
Very Rude to Him.

some very fine OCCASION he said to
himself, as he noticed all the Animals
gathered together, and all talking as
hard as they could in Animal language.
! shall bring them an extra meal
and when the Farmer brought out
a big bag Of grain and seed, Pinky Pig
grul.ted and said, That is his way of
wishing me a happy birthday, and a
vesy fine way he has of doing ii. |
shall try to give a birthday party very
often. l can have one once month
for that matter But the other ami
mails said,
Now, don't be too much of piggie
Pig. for We'll take turns in having
birthdays Y"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
Germany's Diplomacy.
Springfield Republican,

Those who are still little stunned
by the suddenness of events for which
they had plenty Of time to prepare
their minds will DO well TO turn back
to the diplomatic history OF the II days
preceding the war and study Ger
many 5 part in il by the light of this
latest diplomatic chapter. One finds
the same secrecy, the same effort 70
mislead. the same obstinate insistence
upon Il predetermined course. During
the period Of incubation following the
murder Of the archduke, while the
press was violent, Austrian and Ger
man official circles deprecated the sug-
ocston that Austria would 20 10 ex-
tremes; the ultimatum to Servia struc k
Europe like a thunderbolt. When the
diplomats tried to avert war Germany
skillfully blocked their moves, and
while processing a desire for peace OBJ
stinately stuck TO a course certain te
bring war. When a country has made
up its mind TO force on war, dlplo
macy has little chance, and few nov
doubt that Germany for its own end,
forced war on Europe. The diplomat;
Of Europe were as helpless In the fae'
of a fixed determination as the tnite1
I States government has been in the
! face of the deliberate decision to sinl
neutral ships regardless of law or hu
mainly. In diplomacy - in militar,
( operations. Germany insists upon tn,
+ initiatives: it chooses its course am
seeks to impose upon others with n
arrogance which is irritating enough
vet matters less than the stubborn
ness which refuses to avoid collision
by change of policy Americans cal
now better understand what Europ
was .'up against in July, 1914.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

England is beginning to feel tina
some measure Of suffrage must be
granted to women in the near future
but is of the opinion that it viii not
DO to let them vote in parliamentary
elections until they reach the age OF
80 or 30 years. Such a regulation i'll
this country would keep the number OF
women voters very small in proportion
TO the population.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

The death of Senator Walter l. Ken
dali OF Windsor county makes the first
break in tie ranks of the Vermont
legislators since the general assembly
convened. Under q new law the gov.
ernor has appointed John f. Mcclellan
Of Plymouth to fill the vacancy, SO there
will be but Slight break in the continue
itv Of service from that county. There j.
one vacancy in the house Of repre-
sentatives, Warner Daniels, the re3re
scntativeelect from Westmore, having
died a few weeks before the legisla
ture convened.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

church man and would not allow any
body to worship in any other language.
lie was also a strict prohibitionist and
closed some OF the best saloons in the
city without waiting to s,e how many
votes they controlled. If we had more
mayors ike old Peter Stuvvesant to-
day, the unwary stranger could 20 10
any of our large cities and walk the
streets after dark without being robbed
of q diamond stick pin and several gold
filings at one and the same time.
After England took New York away
from Holland by fourishing few 81
her battleships III front Of the town
hall. Stuyvesant retired to a farm Leal
the city He did not live to see Noy
York develop into large, lively nlacC
with a congested subway and massive
public debt He did not live TO Sc;
the proud New York aristocrarv, either
with their huge fortunes, and rented
| coats-of arms Ii he had, perhaps X
would not have carried so much Of Iii
religion away with him when he left
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs Peacock brought him two
very fine tail feathers. And what may
these be for? asked Pinky Pig. They
don't look much like a pigs costume
"'That's why we brought them. We
thought you would like something
beautiful-and many happy returns,
they added. For they thought perhaps
it was just as well not to talk about
beauty To Pinky Pig.
'Quack, quack, happy day said
Mrs. Wobble Duck as she carried a
leaf She had saved with four fat bugs
upon it. Mrs. Indian Runner Duck,
who did not care so much for the wa
ter, brought Il little twig from a bush.
1t was covered with red berries.
"Pinky Pigs mother and Miss Ham
brought him Pig weed which they
knew he would like better than any
thing else, and the grunts they gave
wishing him Many Happy Returns of
the Day We're quite terrific.
"Then along came the other ami
mails. Mr. Rooster, Mrs Hen and Miss
Fowl. They crowed and clucked their
good wishes.
And the donkey brayed, the SOUR
rel chartered and talked for about half
an hour saying, Many Happy Returns,
| over and over again. The Blue Jay
sang from a nearby tree, Happy Day
I'll Steal What | May" For he is a
| great old thief you know.
Mrs. Dove gave a low coo, the
Sheep said, 'Ba, baa, b-a-a,' and the
Goat was full of high spirits.
"'Now for the party said Pinky Pig
and lie led all the Animals to corner
/ of the barnyard where he had gath
cred all sorts of goodies to eat. What
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
The American Ideal.
springfield Republican,

1t will be the prayer of the nation
that, in the trials and sacrifices which
it may be required to endure in fu
ture which no vision can penetrate
the American ideal may never sink be
low the President s lofty profession OF
the national purpose in meeting the
challenge of German militarism. Amer
lea enters upon the struggle-if strug
gle there must be-with ''war aims,
without territorial ambition, without
even the covetousness that often &C
companies an earth circling commerce
We will seek, in the President s words
to strengthen ''the bases of peace, no
war Here lies the foundation of on
policy; here rests the hope of thu
world.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

The Tennessee legislature has passed
bill restoring the death penalty for
murder, showing that the abolition of
this penalty does not in all cases bring
the desired results. I'm dealing with
strict and prompt enforcement of the
penalty that counts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
Member Of the Associates Press.

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

1t is cheering to see the spontaneity
and unanimitv with which Americans
volunteer for service in case they arc
wanted for war duty. We may have 8
so-called mixed population, but the
spirit Of Americanism still burns true
and only breath is needed to kind,
it into flame.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

he did not want
TO ask the Geese
for they had been
very rude to him
at one time. They
called me a pig
he said.
=" Well, said
Mr.. Rooster, and
aren't you a Pig?'
+" OF course
said Pinlzy Pig,
out Uflele are ulI-
ferent ways of be-
ing called pigs,
But | suppose that
even though they
have cross, Snappy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

ton of dam on the Rainy river in
Minnesota was passed despite execu
tive disapproval, and President Taft s
rejection of the Webb-Kenyon inter
state commerce liquor law was repudi-
ated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

A Springfield, Mass, man died Mon
day from exhaustion due shoveling the
snow off the sidewalk in front Of his
house. There are many men in Brat
tleboro who are immune from any such
fate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
Without AirpIane.

Little Son of the House-Where's
your airplane, Mr.. Smith? | looked
out in the street and in our back gar
den, but / couldn't see one.
Visitor-Why, l have no airplane,
my boy. What made you think
had?
Didn't you tel father you css%e
here to see him on a flying yisit?"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07
CADDY'S EVENING
TALE s.
PINkY PIGS BIRTHDAY.
b. MARY GRAHAM BONNER.

"Pinky Pig" said Daddy, had
planned TO give a birthday party bat
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

If everybody would get busy with
self reform, the professional reformers
occupation would be gone.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

a time the AMI
mails had. Even
the Geese ate and
ate, But they did
not speak to any
one and So no one
noticed them!
"NVhen the Ami
mails had just
about finished ev-
| erything Pinky
Pig had found for
the party the
| Farmer came to-
| wards them
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY Z, 1917.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

Stand by the President and stand
by the Governor are watchwords of
the hour.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-07

Protected by The Adams Newspaper servisal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-11
ANTI-STRIKE BILL
 FAV0RABLY REPORTED

Washington, Feb. 9.-After many weeks consideration, the senate in- terstate commerce committee today approved and reported to the senate a bill to supplement the Adamson rail- road law, providing for investigation of controversies on common carriers and giving the president authority to take over railroad, telegraph and tele- phone lines in times of military neccs- sity.
 There is no prohibition against the right to a strike or lockout, to which the railroad brotherhoods had vigor ously objected, but there is provision to prevent obstruction of the mails. or of interstate commerce.
 Chairman Newlands expects to call the bill up as soon as possible. It is much like that introduced in the house earlier in the week, and may be passed at the present session. It is expected to meet the views of the ad- ministration, since it has become ap- parent that a more stringent bill virtually would have no chance of get ting through before adjournment. ,
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THOMAS A. EDISON
 AT 10TH MILESTONE

New York, Feb. 10.-Thomas A. Edi- son, whose marvellous inventions have smoothed the road of life for millions of his fellow-beings and at the same time have won for him a conspicuous niche in the hall of fame, will reach his seventieth milestone tomorrow, and great preparations are afoot for a suitable celebration on the occas- ion. Already the great inventor is being flooded with messages of greet ing from every nook and corner of the United States and from foreign countries as we'll. Mir. Edison has given a solemn promise to stay away from his laboratory and workshop on his birthday and to pass the anni- versary in company with relatives and intimate friends who have gath cred at his home for the occasion. In the evening the 1,5O0 or more em- ployes of the Edison plant at West Orange are to join in a banquet and entertainment in honor of their chief.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-11
CH1LE.ARGENTINA CELEBRATE.

Santiago, Chile, Feb. 10.-In all the principal cities and towns of Chile fetes and exercises have been held this week to mark the centennial anniversary of the nations independ- ence. On Monday the observance is to culminate in great celebration in honor of the one hundredth anni- versary of the Battle of Chacabuco. This battle was fought in the pass of the Andes mountains, from which the encounter takes it's name, and the vic tory of the allied Chilean and Ar gentina forces, under command of Gen. Jose de San Martin and Gen. Bernardo O'Higgins, opened the way for the patriots Ito Sanitga and enabled them to drive the army of Spain back into Peru.
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PERSONALS.

D. l.. Trimble leaves today for Mo- bile, Ola., for visit with his sister, Mrs. Ellis, and his niece, Mrs. Allie Torian Bevin.
 Sam Myars of Little Rock was here yesterday for a short visit with friends.
 The condition of D. L. Franklin, which was reported yesterday morn Ing as very serious, had shown slight change for the better last night.
 Meyer Berlin has gone to St. Louis 10 make purchases of stock.
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KNOXylLLE'S 1s5TH BIRTHDAY.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 10.-Knox vile attained the age of 125 years to- day, and in celebration of the anni- versary flags were displayed on all public buildings and exercises were held under the auspices of various societies. The city was founded in 1792, and during the first decade of it's history it was the seat of the ter ritorial and state governments, until Nashville was chosen as the perma- nent capital by the legislature in 1902.
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CUT THIS OUT-IT IS WORTH
 NONEX

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with DC 10 Foley &, O., 2S35 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H., writing your name and adress clear ly. You will receive in return a trial package dontaining Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, colds, croup; Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Mann's Pharm- acy. cod
 (AdVt.)
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R'NAI BIRTH MEETING.

Charles Veil lodge No. 279, Inda- pendent Order of B'Nai BRith. will hold it's regular meeting at ? o'clock this afternoon at the temple, and 1t is expected all the members will be in attendance, because plans will be perfected for the annual celebration Of B'Nai B'Rith Day.
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SWEDEN CARES FOR PRISONERS

Petrograd, via London, Feb. 10.- David R. Francis, American ambassa- dor here has been informed unoffi- cially that Sweden is to take over the inspection of the German prisoners of war in Russia. The foreign office has not received confirmation of the report.
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PLOT AGAINST
 CUBAN GOVERNMENT

Havana, Feb. 1O.-Aureio Hevia, secretary of the interior, notified the CIVIL and military authorities at an early hour this morning that he had received advices of a plot against the government involving civil and mli- tary officials. It is reported that one or more army officers have been ar rested
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COLD WAVE ON ATLANTIC,

Washington, Feb. 10.-Another cold wave will sweep the Atlantic coast to- night from New England to extreme northeast Florida the weather bureau announced today. Frost is probable in Florida as far South as the 27tl' parallel.
 Storm warning were ordered | 4: played today on the Atlantic ccaat from Cape Hatteras to Eastpoit, AIe
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MiStreatment of Gerard ~ - ........ A WOMAN'S EXPERIENCE WITH
 GRIPPE

When a cough or cold hangs on, and you have aches and pains that are hard to define, it is likely that grippe is taking hold of Your system. Mrs. J. A. Rodgers Switzer, s. C., says. q am susceptible to dolds, often ending in grippe. In this case have found Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent doctor bills." Mann's Pharmacy. cod
 (AdVt
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WATTS 19 YEARS TOR WIFE. Little Rock Man Then Files Suit for
 Divorce.

Little Rock, Feb. 10-After 19 years, during which he has not seen her, T. c. Smith Friday filed suit in chan cery court against his wife, Lucy A. Smith, on the ground of desertion.
 MT. Smith alleges his wife left him at Harrisburg, Ark, 19 years ago, aft CT receiving attentions from other men. The Smiths were married 30 years ago in New Buffalo, Mich.
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BIBLE CLASS LECTURE.

Circuit Judge W. B. Sorrells will deliver a Bible class lecture at 3 o'clock this afternoon, at the Good Faith church on the Sulphur Springs road, and it is expected there wiN be a large gathering to hear his talk.