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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

piled i'll other ways, not necessarily
connected with the temperance ques-
ton at all. In the old conflict between
the functions of the state and those of
the federal government an advantage
in favor Of the states has been diseov-
cred. Whatever may be the compiled
tions latent in this increase of state
authority, here is better prospect
than before that the federal authori-
ties viii not act in contravention Of
the state prohibitory laws.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Pruning Defense.
Concord. \. H., Monitor. )

The alarm, stimulated or genuine.
which the Democrats at Washington are
displaying over the condition Of the
treasury finds quick and consistent
reaction in the proposal to apply the
pruning knife to the appropriation bills.
To the appropriation bills for the ma
tlonal defense, that is to say. There
Is no disposition to curtail on money
raised for additional offices and in
creased pay for " observing Demo
Gratis, - for the improvement of insight
leant creeks III the South, for the con
structlon Of unnecessary buildings, or
Tor any Of the thousand and one items
OF enlarged expenditure for which re-
cent Democratic congresses hold a grow
ing high record. But the national de-
tense-who cares for that2 Did not
the country vote to be except out of
war; How can a nation be more cas-
lily kept out of war; than by being
held in position where it cannot make
war, even war of resistance?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
THE FL Y S WAITER
nd sealing uaY Of cabbaSes- & kin8s

The fly swatter is a murderous i'm
plement which is fast making life for
the domestic house-tiy as precarious
as descending a wet clay Hill without
hains on.
The fly is peaceful, home-loving
body which has never been troubled
by race suicide. When we look at the
diminishing birth rate IN France and
hen glance at the patient, courageous
1ouse-tiy and her massive progeny. we
become discouraged for the future of
he human race. The unholv activity
Il the American fly in this respect
has made it necessary TO adopt mea-
sures OF self-detense, chief among
which is the stealthy, antiseptie swat
ter, which slays its thousands where
the sticky fly paper Stays its tens.
The popularity of the fly swatter is
one of the marvels OF the age. 4 few
years ago there was no way to kill
a prowling, sharp-toothed fly except to
sit down upon him when ne was not
looking. Then somebody invented a
Protected by The Ada
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Trimmings Needed.
Barre Times.)

The new state building at Montpelier
gives the impression of being massive
and substantial a little adoFnment
on the exterior would add greatly to the
beauty of the structure. Why not add
la little to the appropriation, to permit
.ot the completion of the structure in a
manner to make Vermont people feel
pride IN handsome building? The leg
lslators who are to see the building day
after day for the next few weeks will
no doubt become impressed by the fact
that a great deal of beauty can be add
ed to the architectural outlines with
comparatively slight outlay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
The Book Of Magic, A. f. Collins.

The Book Of Magic, A. f. Collins
y new trick book in which directions
are given for performing tricks requir-
ing little skill, then easily performed
tricks with apparatus, then tricks with
apparatus and some skill, and finally
the tricks which depend purely on
sleight Of hand. The author emphasizes
the need for practice and promises the
boy who likes magic, and if magic likes
him, that by practice he can give a
show which will battle the senses, as
found the mind and mystifv the human
brain.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Harper S Everyday Electricity, D. c

Harper $ Everyday Electricity. D. c.
Shafer.
An Introduction to electricity writ
ten simply, and carefully thought out
50 as to avoid the technical difficulties
found -oftcn in scientific books written
for beginners. The story Of electricity
is told in few words from the power
house, where Il is manufactured, to the
wires which carry il underground and
through the air to homes, Offices, fac
tories, mines and railroads where it IS
changed into light, heat, and mechani-
eal energy. Al through the book are
descriptions and plans for making many
interesting aud useful experimental
electrical devices Besides his many
interesting experiments, practical de
vices and electrical toys are fully de-
scribed and illustrated in detail so that
the reader may do something with cleo
tTtcity in addition to reading about it.
The author tells rs that it IS still the
morning Of electricity and that Thomas
Edison has said that the future of cleo
tricity means the application of cleo
trical energy to all moving things, SO
boys need to know great deal about
this form Of energy IN their future
lives.
Pets for Pleasure and Profit, A. H Yer
/ rill
There have been many books writ
ten dealing with some one group or
class of animals or birds; but in this
case the author has collected in one
volume full directions and rules for
rearing, feeding and caring for every
kind Of pct. is a knowledge Of the natu-
raj surroundings and food habits OF
foreign birds and animals is essential
to their proper care and feeding, the
author has given as much information
as possible on the subject.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

y bill presented in the senate by
Senator Bankhead of Alabama would
prohibit tho transmission of liquor adj
vcrtisoments by circulars, newspapers
or otherwise, into states which forbid
such solicitation This reveals another
possibility Of the recent supreme court
decision that a state may shut of the
importation of liquor from other states
If state can prohibit the importation OF
liquor, why not also the soliciting letter
The same ruling is likely to he ap
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

drink for the fly which caused intense
PAIN ii the stomach and was followed
By total collapse. Another price
less boon is the sticky fly paper, which
IS walked into by an absent minded
ily, who after rearing up on one hind
leg lies down on his back and dies a
slow, lingering death. With the swat
ter, however, more ground can be COW
cred, and II Is fascinating sight TO
see an embittered housewife stealing
up on her victim and pinning his gorv
remains to new dolly
The lily swatter has a greater death
rate to its record than the five-vear-
old automobile crowded full Of iov rid
ers and booze. One should be kept in
every home. and lazy husbands should
be obliged TO WELD il until the last
fly lies PROSTATE at his feet. Bald
headed husbands need not be urged to
use the swatter, for after few flies
have pranced upon their dome thew
viii be driven to it or the nearest
saloon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

II IS the aim Of the management Ia
secure efficient service in the delivery
oi the paper each night, and it solicits
the cooperation Of subscribers to that
rnd. Prompt reports should be given OF
each failure To receive the paper on the
morning following the omission, in per-
enabling the cause Of the error to bt
promptly and accurately discovered anG
the proper remedy Immediately applied
IL IS only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Member Of the Associated press.

The RofoEmer is on sale every evening
by the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co.
c. w Cleaye Gland II. y. Cutler & Co.
tstey viueb. Brooks House Pharmacy.
West 6rattIeboro, ]. l.. Stockwel
East pummerston, NJ L. Brown.
Putrey, NJ q. Williams.
Newfane, y. NJ. Batchelder.
Townshend, G. W. Cutler
West Tov,ushend, G. II. Grout.
jamaica, r. J. Daggett
South Londonderry, +. II. Tyler
South Vernon, r. u. Bunum
west Chesterfield, N. H., Mrs. w.
Stretter.
Hinsdaie, NJ. H.. W. II. Lyman
Bellows Falls, VT, Depot Restaurant
Windsor, VI, Windsor Restaurant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

Duck, that we would have been wei
come in his garden instead of being
driven out. Besides we showed him
we thought it was nice Garden. We
paid him i very high compliment. AnG
he didn't appreciate it-that's ALL"
He certainly didn't appreciate our
compliment" said the Ducks.
And gardens are so Delicious" SAID
Mrs. Duck. There is nothing thar
makes a nicer dining room than ;
good garden in my opinion"
I'VE all agree with YOU" quackeC
the Ducks.
But said little Whitney Duck. ''w,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

Book Of the Motor Boat, a. H. Verrin.
A useful book telling how to operate
and care for motor boats and motors.
The author traces the development Of
the motor boat, has a chapter on the
types of hulis, the accessories and fit
tings, selection and Installing Of motors,
how to run the motor boat, care of the
boat-inaliy and most useful Of all,
/" den Is for the motor boat user, and
motor troubles and their remedies
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Advertised Letters.

Men-Harold Bradley, T. L. Carpen
ter, Fred c. Fifeld, R. H. Fuller, Omei
Gibbs, Jack German, W. d. knight
Marian Orlinski, E. Richie, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shohling, Mr.. and Mrs. G
R. Upton.
Women-Mrs. Ernest Allen, Miss Ma
rlon D. Carlton, Miss Mary Crowell
Mrs. Minnie Tarbell Dunstan, Mrs. Sey-
mour S. Green, Miss Emma Horton
Mrs. E. A. McNamar, Mrs. Ella Phillips
Mrs. Frank Proctor, Mrs. Joseph Ran
court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
SATURDAY. JANUARY Is. 1916.

The personality Of Lloyd George has
been his distinguishing asset. Pos
sassad Of boumdlcss energy and high
courage he is able to transmit these
great qualities 10 the men who work
with him. There is evident an ample
unity in the allied intentions now
even in spite of the changes of al.
miuistration in Russia which may pos
sibly have been made with English ia.
vor in order that there may be more
ability in prosecuting the war.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient adyertising-Ru Of paper.
80 cents on inch for first insertion; .
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton. Limited space on first page AZ
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
q line first insertion with so per cent
discount for each subsequent insertion,
without change OF COPY.
Reading Notices 49, Ten cents per line
Erst insertion with 80 per cent discount
for each subsequent insertion without
change OF copy
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Central Vermont Ry
Corrected to October 1, 1916.
Trains leave Brattleboro

Trains leave Brattleboro
600 a. m. Except Sunday. For New
London.
700 a. IN. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
0.29 a. m. Except Sunday. For New
York via Springfield.
$50 4. m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
1895 q. m. Except Sunday. For Millers
Falls.
40 p. m. Except Sunday. For Keene,
New London and New York
via New London.
500 p. m. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Boys AWfuiIy Scarce.

Mamma" queried small five-yea:.
Old Elmer, do only the little boys
that are good go to heaven?"
Yes dear" replied the mother.
WELL continued the little fellow
I guess boys must be awfully scarce
up there
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Debating for BOYS, ". II. Foster.

Debating for Boys, W. H. Foster.
This volume is simple unpreten-
tious manual designed to help boys de
bate effieiently-to get from this most
manly of all sports, all the pleasure and
profit It has to offer. The book is de
signed first Of all. as an aid to the boy
himself in home, club, school and church,
and also, as an aid to father, club-di-
rector, teacher, clergyman, all in fact,
who are his friends and advisers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
At the Libyurl,
New Books for Children
Bankside Costume Book for Children,

Bankside Costume Book for Children,
Melicent Stone.
Although written for children this
book is equally useful to the adult It
describes accurately the correct dress
for many historical periods, also co-
clesiastical and legal dress and the dress
for special characters, armor, weapons,
jewelry, and arms. It has chapter on
materials, eolors, stencilling ana dye
ing, and best of all, gives diagrams
showing how TO cut and make garments,
and the many accessories needed in
producing plays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

Governors Graham's inTurtrals was
most extremely radical. His recon-
moudatious Were met with no marks
of approval or disapproval on the part
of the large and interested audience
Bu. from some sources remarks adj.
vcrsalv critical soon followed the de.
livery of the MISREPRESENTATION Cour.
Ter.
Tho Courier representative may
have attended the inaugural, but w
are inclined to think that he enjoyed
it through absent treatment. Gov
Graham was enthusiastically applaud
ell, and his message was Immediately
praised ON all sides, except 10y the law
vers, who at once began To talk
against the proposed changes in the
courts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

" { u love TO
come said the
rest OF the Ducks.
'Then come 10,
m orro W, $ aid
Mrs. Duck, as she
Wobbled off to her
pond.
Wen be there"
quacked the 9th
er Ducks.
The next day il
1t was fine and
sunny. All the
Ducks had gath
cred near the
pond. "What q
fine day you have
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

lie couldn't very WE'LL said Mrs
buck, without driving himself away
first"
That's good" quacked Whitley.
one by one the Ducks squatted dowr
on the ground and had fine sun bath
How they did enjoy it.
The Farmer stroIled down to see il
they were safely back by the pond, anG
Wiien he saw them doing so happily
ne said TO himself, well, can't scoll
'hoSe Ducks for stealing food from my
garden. They feel it belongs to then
rs much as to me, [ suppose. And
while | can't let them make Il rule OF
doing it, still once in awhile if it's just
Il party | will not scold." And so the
Farmer walked back to his garden
again, trying to decide how he could
tell Il party from any other sort C:
Il meal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

can't grunlble as
We had all we
could possibly eat.
We had Il fine din
ner.''
Il am so glad.
said Mrs. Duck.
lobhing her head
politely.
And now do
let's take Il nap on
the bank" said
N L 5. Il r 0 w n
Wings, Mr.. Sun
IS out, and it's fine
and warm"
"lf only Mr.. Sun
doesn't drive us
away" said little
NE~V
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

There are now 1,24S,427 acres OF
land in various counties Of California
open for entry. Only 53,5S7 of the
total number Of acres have not been
surveyed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

In Philadelphia was started Amer
lea 5 first savings bank, and that IN
stitution now has about 100000 more
depositors than any other bank in the
United States
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
Start for a Boy.

Making the best out of what he has
is Il kind of manufacture that any boy
can start, wherever he is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13
DUCKS DINNER PARTY.

81 would like to have you all to din
ner," said Mrs. Duck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

Young ard Field Literary Readers, E.
T. Young and ". Field.
Two delightful readers for very young
children by two noted educators, the
many Illustrations in color being by NJ.
". Enright
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-13

y hitey Duck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
NOTED GOLFERS TO PLAY
Teams Representing Three Countries
to Contest in New York
Next Month.

About July % will be played on four
Of the courses about the city of New
York some of the greatest golf matches
which have ever taken place in this
country. The plan is to hold a series
OF elimination matches between teams
representing English. Scotch and Amer
lean professionals and American anna
tours. The talent which will play in
these matches is the greatest in the
country. For instance, take the prob
able personnel Of the English team.
Headed by Jim Barnes, come Wilfred
Reid, Tom Vardon. George Sargent and
two or three other equally well known
pros. The Scotch team VIII be headed
by Jock Hutchinson, recent winner of
the national open patriotic tournament.
Bob Mcdonald, Alex Smith. Gil Nichols.
Fred Mcleod and Alex Cunningham
are all likely starters for Scotland. The
American team will be made up Of the
home breds who have made such a fine
showing in the past few years, Walter
HAGEN. Mike Brady. Tom Mcnamara,
Eddie Loos, Tom kerrigan and Charles
Hoffner. The lineup Of the amateurs
may include Francis Ouimet, but will
surely embrace the names Of Chick
Evans, Jerry Travers, Oswald kirkby.
Robert Gardner and possibly Bobby
Jones of Atlanta.
New York golfers will witness some
great matches when these teams go
forth to do battle on the links All
admission fees to watch the matches
will be turned over to the American
Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
.ANTITOxIN FOUND FOR
GANGRENE GAS BACILLUS
DR.. Carroll @. Bulls Discovery Ex-
.pected to Save Lives of Thou
sands of Wounded Soldiers.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK. June 29.-The World
says: In an antitoxin for the gangrene
gas bacillus Dr. Carroll G. Bull of the
Rockefeller Institute for Medical Re-
search at SSth street and Avenue A,
has made discovery which. IL the war
lasts year or several years longer
probably will save the lives of thou
sands of wounded soldiers and make
unnecessary the amputation of legs
and arms of many thousands of others.
Although bacillus welchii, the gan
CREME gas bacillus. which. injecting
cred by DIR. WEIGH of Johns Hopkins
not realized until the present war, nor
death.
DR.. Bull. beginning his experiments
only little more than three months
ago, solved the problem in remark
ably short time. By experiments with
pigeons. rabbits and guinea pigs. he
found death and destruction of tissue
were due neither to the presence of
Z gas in the muscle tissue nor to the
production of acid, had previously
been supposed. but to a toxin which
Z acts by causing the collection of a
huid in the tissues and by the destruc-
ton Of the red corpuscles in the blood.
He learned that by immunizing rab-
bits and other animals with the toxic
Nitrate he could>produce an effective
Antttoxfc serum which prevents and
controls the infection. II this 10 in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
URGED TO HELP RECRUITING
Members of Columbia Heights Citi-
zens' Association Receive Letter

Every member of the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association Is urged to do all
in his power to aid in securing the bis
trict.s quota OF the 70, 900 volunteers called
letter President Frederick i Rice of tba
association sent out to each member
OF the organization. Secretary j. Clinton
Hiatt Of the association is to be advised
OF recruits obtained by the membership.
for the District is 1893 men President Rice
IN ms letter says: II urgently request each
ana every member OF our association to
CONSIDER IT his privilege and duty to do
END. To do this. urge ali men, between
the ages OF eighteen and forty years. who
are eligible. to enlist now at the recruiting
tent. It'll and Pennsylvania avenue Adj
dresses of all recruits you obtain. 1t is
my wish that this association uphold its
end In this great work. Act now.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-29
MAROON TEAM HOLDS
LEAD ON OTHER MINES
That Club Seems Certain to Win
First Half Of Schedule in
Rosedale League.
BY n. G. BYRD.

Maroons are holding a big lead In the
first series in tho Rosedale League:
Yesterdays victory over the Bakers pus
that nine in a position where 1t y
championship in the first series. exactly
half the schedule. The Maroons nov
have won eight games and lost only
one. while Columbias, next IN tne
standing. have won Ave and droppeo
three. Printers and Bakers hold thi.d
and fourth positions in the team stand
ings.
The Maroons BANKED the Bakers yes
terday by to 0. Fitzgerald. who mas
been playing second. went on the s IA
Bakers to two hits and they came far
enough apart not to cause a score The
work of Eiseman and Fitzgerald TOT
the Maroons was exceptionally good
in the first half of the schedule and
there is a possibility that the Column
bias or Maroons will gain tie. That
is the best either the second or third
club can do. though. and it is not
probable either will be able to over
come even to that extent the big lead
now held by the Maroons. The Maroons
are to meet the Columbus this after
noon at Columbia Park, 18th and H
streets northeast. and il the former
season will be decided.
The Rosedale League now has play
ing field suitable for amateur games.
and the main part of its trouble for the
season seems to have been solved. Diff
f1culties in establishing the organiza-
ton puzzled the league officials for
quite a while. but the regenera-
ton Of the old Union League park.
under the name Of Columbia Park, APP
pears to have put the needed life into
the circuit to enable it to survive.
There are some good ball players in
the Rosedale League, and the circuit
should furnish followers of the anna
the great majority of its games. Sew
eral of the men lined up with the four
mines are among the best amateur per-
formers the city has produced in recent
years. and others are so good that they
have been members of semi
and professional clubs.
There are many amateur players in
Washington who are not now members
Of any team These men, or at least a
be induced to cast their lot with one or
two of the teams in the Rosedale cir
cult Managers in that circuit could
do whole lot worse than get after
II they could strengthen their teams a
little more they could stage fast, inter-
esting games and develop one Of the
best amateur circuits the game has
known since its institution here. Par
ticularly Is this true in view of the
league having the field almost to itself
Washington Canoe Club filters took
first and second places in the fitting con-
test of the Interclub Canoe Association,
the event having been postponed from
May 80. Knight and Wagner won first
place and Bammon and Eliason. second.
The crew representing the Potomac Boat
Club was third.