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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

The bennington Banner has deliv
cred q 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 competence
from the savings which they make
from official salaries. The pay III the
first place, even in the high Offices, is
small compared with that received by
tho well trained professional or techni-
cal workers or with the rewards which
come from well-conductld private
business. We know of many men who
are running productive farms, little
stores, small shops, and other places Ct
business who have more net cash n
the end of the year than any Office
holder in the entire state of Vermont
And these men not conspicuous hav
more peace of mind and contentment
day by day. The man who gets into
q public office is losing all chance at
the big places and not infrequently he
finds himself out of job at the time
when the dead line of age makes it
impossible to take up q new line of
work with any prospect of success.
To the young men who are soon com
ing into the harness this advice is
timely and good-fnd your work and
stick to it, and let the other fellow
have the public office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
THOMAS is COLONEL.
Succeeds Col. Reeves as First Officer
in Command of Vermont Regiment
Home Is in Montpelier.

The vacancy in the First Vermont
regiment caused by the resignation of
Col. Ira l.. Reeves, president of Nor
witch university, has been filed up by
the election of Lieut.. Col. Fred b.
Thomas, who was second in command
on the Mexican border Col. Thomas
is resident of Montpelier and has
been for many years in the National
Guard.
The First Vermont S new command
er was born in Stowe June Il, 1869.
He served in the Spanish American
war with Co. II, the Montpelier outfit
and in 1901 became second lieutenant
in that company, passing through tht
several grades until in February OF
1914 he was promoted to the rank OF
lieutenant colonel.
The ranking major of the regiment
is Maj. John w. Tinker, of st. Johns
bury, who also has had many years OF
ervice. Major Tinker's first rea
military service was in the Spanish
American war. He was with the regi
ment on the border this summer il
ommand of the second battalion. Tit
Their majors are Walter o. Cooley o.
prattleboro and Jerold NJ. A. Ashle.
Of Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

Everybody knows that the automo-
bile has not been properly regulated
anywhere yet, and several of the lcgis-
laturcs now in session are going to
take another turn at this very impor-
tant matter. The Omaha World Herald
points out that without n dissenting
vote the Oregon senate has passed a
bill which makes it a crime for q per
son to drive motor vehicle while UNI
der the influence Of liquor; prescribes
a penitcntiary sentence or jail for the
person who, while intoxicated, drives
an auto in careless or negligent man
ner and causes the death or serious in
jury of another person; prescribcs q
fine of $40 a day for any person who
shall knowingly employ as a chauffeur
person addicted to drunkenness, and
requires the employer of a chauffeur tC
discharge him upon verified complaint
of a passenger who charges such drivel
with having been intoxicated to dan
gerous degree while operating his ma
chine. One wonders little at som,
of the phrases and clauses in this bill
but it is easy to see what the advocate
of the law arc trying to get at. The.
are trying to divorce alcohol and tn,
automobile, just as alcohol has been di
vorced from the railroad locomotive
and the street motor ear.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
THE VERGE OF WAR.

Americans everywhere, and of every
political party and creed, support the
position taken by President Wilson in
severing diplomatic relations with Cor
many and in giving Ambassador Won
Bernstorff his passports, at the same
time recalling Ambassador Gerard
from Berlin. The course which the
President took was inevitable He had
exercised all the patience and caution
that any man could command. Ger
many's declaration of ruthless sub
marine warfare, with warning to all
neutrals not to enter a prescribed dan
ger zone which Germany had seen fit
to establish, left no other course open
to selfrespectng nation. Germany
and the United States are not at war
But no two big nations have ever sew
cred diplomatic relations without q
clash at arms as the consequence. We
are on the verge of war-the extreme
verge. With the first overt act on
Germany part-the sinking of ar
American ship not carrying contra
band, or the taking of American live:
and a declaration of war will be sure
to come. Only a miracle can keep II.
out of war. When war comes it viii
be the part of all to act as patriots ant
do everything in our power to aid oul
country, which will be enlisted on the
side of England and France
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
Card of Thanks.

Words are not sufficient to express
our most sincere and heartfelt thanks
to all who gave us words of sympathy
and for the many deeds of kindness
and remembrances during the long i'll
ness and final great bereavement. Espe-
cially do we wish to thank the friends
and ncighbors for the beautiful flowers
also the one who sang words of comfort
May each of you receive the same ten.
der sympathy and help in your time of
sorrow.
Mrs. w. f. Taylor and children
Mr., aud Mrs. A. N. Johnson.
Brattleboro, Feb 7, 1917.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
MUTUAL AID REPORT.
Each Month Bears Testimony to In
creased and More Efficient Service
Meets General Need.

The Brattleboro Mutual Aid associa-
ton has just issued its ninth annual
report and financial statement for the
year ending Oct. l, 1916. Many Of the
statistics have been published in The
Rcformcr, but there are some state
ments in the report of the president,
Mary r. Cabot, that are of general in
tcrest. 1t says, in part:
"The close of another year is the
time for looking back over the field of
work, with some certainty as to pro-
gress made, and we find that each
month bears testimony to increased and
more efficient service, and unsclfish af-
fort of the various people connected
with the Mutual Aid association, both
in the town and the house.
"The visiting, maternity and super
vising nursing continues the same
nine attendants, or household nurses,
are living in the home, and are stead
lily employed, and we are looking for
ward to the day in the near future
when we will be able to lift the quail
ity of service still further by giving
more consecutive instruction before
sending attendants into homes to care
hold duties that may be necessary for
the welfare of the patient.
owe are almost ready to say that
the object of the Mutual Aid associa.
ton has been attained, and the new
avenues that have developed along th'
lines of preventive measures, and
closer cooperation with other organiza-
tions can be entered without hesita-
ton, and with confidence, because of
our knowledge of what our association
means 20 the town, and7what Abe town
has given us, especially in its faith in
our ability to be in use in time of
illness or of social need. There has
been mutual help over many difficult
places, and better undcrs anding
Tho area of helpfulness outside the
imita of the town has extended, and
we see more clearly how an associa'
tion like ours holds the solution for q
general need. This has been confirmed
by visits of investigation from experts
in fields of public service in Other
states who look to the Brattleboro Mu
tual Aid association as pioneer in
establishing an effective civic health
center.
"To Miss Anna L. Davis, who ha;
been superintendent for three years
much of the credit is due for bringing
the work to its present standard of &C
fciency. Whi'a regretting the neecs
sity for change, we would not will
ingly hold her from the broader ficC
of work which she has entered. W.
extend to her our sincere appreciation
for all she has accomplished while IL
Brattleboro, and we wish her every
success in her new undertaking. Mis-
Caroline A. Fandel, who came to us as
her assistant in October, 1915, is nov
in charge of the work"
"The possession of a Ford car ha'
added much to the convenience, com
fort and pleasure of the workers
there was great rejoicing on the da,
, of its arrival
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

Congress failed to pass the vetoos
of Presidents Cleveland and Taft on
the literacy tests Of immigrants. Presi-
dent Wilson held off such a provision
once, but on n second clash was beat
en- by the Legislators at Washington.
Immigrants, clean and honest, but with
out the ability to read and write, may
possess greater potentialities for cit
i2enship than educated anarch site
firebrands. Some of the finest tyres
of men and women in public and pri'
vate life today right here in New Eng
land are descendants of immigrants
who could not sign their own names.
The literacy test is not fair test. In
this connection it is of interest to
note that only 80 vetoes have been
overridden in the history of the
United States, and only four of them
have been within the last 30 years. In
1852 congress passed a river and har'
Dor bill over President Arthur s veto
In 1886 one of 524 pension bills We
toed by Cleveland was forced through
congress. In Roosevelt S administra
ton bill to extend time for conStruc'
ton of n. dam on the Rainy river in
Minnesota was passed despite execu
tive disapproval, and President Taft Z
rejection of the Webb Kenyon inter
state commerce liquor law was repudi
ated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted rs at the time of
the death and burial of our dear father
and grandfather. Especially do we
thank the Grange, and all friends for
the beautiful floral offerings, also the
singers, Mr. and Mrs. g. b. Miller
May each receive the same kindness in
time of sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Thomas,
Mr., and Mrs. C. NJ, Thomas.
! Guilford, VT, Feb. 3, 1917.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

In case war comes the little fresh
water state of Vermont will furnish
the commanding genius over the At.
lantic fleet in the person of Admiral
Mayo, whose exploits off the coast of
Mexico in the days when Huerta was
the big threat are we'll remembered
Tho state which produced the con.
spieuohs figures of Dewey, Clark, Con
verse and others in the Spanish wal
has number of naval officers now in
the service, who are likely to be heard
from in the next few years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

War has brought many surprises to
umph of prohibition The wave which
has now become overwhelming started
in 1915, when in Saskatchewan the bars
were closed and the government took
over the wholesale dispcnsarics, rcduc-
ing their number. The dispensaries
themselves have since been voted out.
Alberta has now been dry for more
than six months. Manitoba first re-
pcalcd the liquor-liconse system and
then went dry. British Columbia is
dr., the saloons went out of business
in Newfoundland with the new year,
and the liquor traffic has been voted
out of Halifax. But the greatest tri-
umph was in Ontario, the most popu-
lous of the provinces, where it had
long been thought that centres like
Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa would
never consider the abolition of the sa-
loon. Last spring, with not n dissent
ing vote, the legislature passed an act
closing every bar and liquor-shop, and
it went into effect September l6.
"There is little evidence yet of the il
iicit selling Of liquor" states one
writer, "and the police in the cities
seem to be remarkably alert. Quebec
has meanwhile adopted the Gothcnburg
plan. The close of the war will see the
question presented again in many
places, but for the present the attitude
of Canada is unmistakable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
T9e Orrmunt pbalri..
TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1917.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
A family NAV be

Of good old stock ana not be prolific with
dividends. Life insurance Is almost o
universal necessity. National Life lnsu"-
ance Company, Montpelier, Vt. tMutualO
6Sth year.
ALBERT C. LAIRD, Special Agent
Abbott Block, Brattlebcrc, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

The coal mines of Sweden do not pro-
duce enough fuel for that country's needs
and scientists are trying many expert
ments with neat, of which there is a vast
supply available.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

italian engineers have reported en-
tirely feasible proposed tunnel from
Venice to the Island of Lido, which
will be two miles long and in places
81 feet beneath the sea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

Two sons and two daughters of John
P. Kinsman of Hellertown, Pa, are
students at the Keystone State Normal
school there, which breaks the school
record for enrolment from one family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

Small sized American nails find a
ready market in China. Those most in
demand are of the Belgian pattern with
o checker head couptersink.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
Witty.

A comedian who has Shakespearean
aspirations remarked recently: 81 d
be known for my Hamlet than
for my lccr.'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

E. s. PUTNAM, Auctioneer, Williams
vile, VT. Large experience. None too
small; none too large. 5-l0f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

FOR SALE-Three farms, ali in Gull
ford; also two-tenement house on Clark
avenue, Brattleboro. For further partic-
ulars inquire of THOMAS WELCOME,
Beruardston Mass 3-15*
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

FOR SALE The well-known Tyler
farm at South Vernon, VT. About 1870
acres, tillage, pasture and woodland
Large farm buildings in good cond ton;
tools and machinery with the place. Lo-
Gated two miles from stores, post Office
and railway station 1-2 miles from
NOrthheld seminary Two trout brooks
ON the place. Cali or write to GEORGE
L. TYLER, South Vernon, VI At
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

YOUR CHANCE IN IN CANADA.
Rich lands and business opportuni les
offer you independence. Farm lands
81 to $50 acre irrigated lands S35 to
$50 Twenty years to pay; $4,000 loan in
Improvements. or ready made farms.
Loan Of livestock Taxes average I'M
der twenty cents an acre no taxes on
improvements, personal property or live
stock. Good markets. churches, schools,
Dads, telephones. Excellent climate
crops and livestock prove it. Special
homeseekers' fare certificates. Wife for
free booklets. ALLAN CAMERON. Cen
eral Superintendent Land Branch. Ca
madam Pacific Railway, Ninth Ave, Cal
gary, Alberta. 5-2l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

sPlReLLA CORsETS-Boning will mt
rust, break or punch through, sold by
Mis-. w. +. MIXER. 107 Western Ave +,
Fra title boro. Vt. Phone 3S5. 60
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE - Pair of horses, suitable
for farm or heavy hauling; also l,lO0 ID.
family horse. Low price. Particulars ad-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-09

FoR sALE-we arrived Feb. 8 with 80
horses. Seven pairs 1900 to 5000; pal s
mares, 300 to 1850; 10 pairs farm
chunks. 24o0 to 5000; several nglc
horses. 1850 to 1850 Have so II select
from Have sold 20 horses to go into
Vermont state In past s weeks. All
horses warranted. Next load in two
weeks. GClLFORD d WOOD HORSE
CO, +. J. Wood. Prop, Shelburne Falls,
Mass CT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE

French squadron are summoned On bard
Admiral Gst4ninst's nasshlp. The adj
mfral announces that the Unknown" has
blown up . German and . British battle
ship. and has also destroyed Fort Chay-
aganae. ChsGbourE.
Other forts and ships also are destroyed.
Fulbert and Oxus are then turned TO In
the story. being located on an island N
the Arabian coast.
''Hictansr," or the man-dah, comes into
thu chamber and tafks to Oxus and Fur
bert by means OF signals. The two monks
Fulbert and Oxus disclose their secret
scheme to Severac. thus far ignorant Of Il.
Fulbert decides to allow ''Hictaner
greater freedom, and tell him he can
leave the cavern In which he has been
hidden for some time. whenever he wishes.
Hictaner II overjoyed, and he IL then ex-
anlined by Oxus to see that he II In good
health
Meanwhile Moisetts visits Martha de
Bliguires, mother of Hictaner. kept .
prisoner IN the Caverns. who bares the
double tragedy Of her life. After leaving
her. Aoisette goes out to the shore, where
she meets Hictaner. Later Severac comes
to an understanding with Uxus and Full
bert. and declares his love to Moisette.
Spuned by her. he plans revenge. MOI
settle gees Hictaner again. they declare
their love. She starts to unravel the mys-
terry surrounding them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
The Red Cross

blood a. It repairs your wounds or
restores health to your fevsr-ridden
frame.
The blood Of humanity quietly
heals the earth when It IL sick
Friend OIL, foe-ths life thereof In
the blood.
As the DEMONSTRATING blood eireu-
lates in your body. yielding nourtsh-
ment and warmth. building nm vour
strength and mental power. doe, a
awaken your sense Of Brotherhood
and fraternAl love?
Speak from the heart! Ansvsy Ir
terms Of blood consciousnsssI
Are you a Red Cross disciple,
You are as strong a. Your fI..h
and 6lood-your courage, your -
ieeuons, your morals reveal m.
character Of your blood.
IL your blood red-Gnd stirrinr
with life and vital sympathy, a.
h your blood vhitS-GtaEnatinK IN
Soullsss apathy
Are you q human being who f..l,
the common touchf Whose ears
are attuned to the cries In the viii
"hose ears see the Vi8ion
Of 4 nobler life!
Noble and glorious 10 Il TO spill
ones blood IN defence Of honor
No less honorable IL Il to pour out
ones blood through ssIf-saeridce
that sufferers may be restored ana
misery and pestilsncs Be avsrted
This IL the bloodshsd that ia not
req with carnage and destruction.
10 the sublime outpourinE Of the
human heart. transfusinK ana r.
Vivifying all nations.
Your blood IL part Of the life Of
your country.
Let your blood pulsats At .ash
throb OF the heart Of humanity.
SNOW that you have rich rad
blood and give It freely for N.
mankind.
Live and love under III, h.nn.,
Of the Red crossl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

clothes and explore HIctanePs sub
marine apparatus. II he is not there
will wait for him in the grotto be-
fore the gate. You. Severac, can 90
back to your own room. II Hictaner
has not come back by daybreak to-
morrow we will explore the harbors
OF the Lost Isle.
But Oxus turned toward severac
and said:
Walt until Fulbert lets US know IL
Hictaner is in his submarine rooms"
Fifteen minutes later the priest
was dressed in his real diving cos
tune and was descending into the
we'll leading to the submarine
grottoes.
Oxus uncovered a sort OF phone
graph apparatus, hidden in a small
cupboard in the wall. and waited.
In barely 1--WE minutes a bell re-
sounded near the cupboard and a
voice came from within saying:
"Hictaner is not here. / shall wait
at the gate"
81 understand" answered oxus into
a telephone receiver.
Turning again to Severac he added:
You may go. / will see you to-
morrow"
Tomorrow" responded the en-
gineer.
Severac left the laboratory.
His mind was made up. He had no
Intention OF going to his room.
Hidden behind the half-open door
of the hall facing the entrance to the
women's quarters he meant to walt
until daybreak and the hour for his
return to the laboratory.
He intended to wait there because
he did not believe that Moisette's alb
sence from dinner had been caused by
a headache or any other illness.
He waited because jealousy and
suspicion were gnawing at his heart,
and because he intended to ind out
IL any man left Moisette's apartment.
with a patience ana determination
only possible to one who nurses q
spurned love, Charles Severac
waited.
Slowly, silently. drearily the hours
passed by. and standing in the shadow
OF the wall. with every nerve tense.
he did not take his eyes from the lit
tie door which led to the women's
quarters.
Eleven o'clock, midnight, 1 O'clock.
. o'clock-no not yet!
Still he waited. trembling In every
fber, but able to withstand fatigue
through the terrible stimulant which
will offered to nerves,
For the twentieth time he took out
his watch and looked at II by the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
By Ira ). Vile.

IAssoeiate Editor American Mediein1
aHd Member New York City
Board of EdueatiOnD
4 EAN. HENRI DUNANT founded
the organization which gave
u rise to the Geneva Convention
IN 1854 This was the birth Of the
Red Cross societies.
Originally the purpose was TO
train nurses for the sick and wound
cd and to collect supplies in times
Of peace to be available At the out
break Of war.
The American National Red Cross
Society, established IN 1881 under
the presidency OF Miss Clara Bar
ton, widened tbs sphere of activity
BY adding preparedness for relief
from IRE. flood, pestilence, famine
or other calamity.
The American idea IL now the
spirit Of Red Cross WORK through
cut the world.
Are you q member of the Ameri-
can Red Cross Society,"
The cross. mystic symbol Of pun
ishment, has become an emblem OF
Rtonement and love Of humanity.
Red has long symboliIed not only
war and bloodshed but also divine
love and creative power.
To-day the Red Cross signifies
love of humanity and typines the
common blood Of mankind.
Il speaks for no people, but fer
all people.
II Is observation-disclosures
universal In spirit
Each beat Of the heart sends
through your arteries millions on
millions Of red oorpuscles which
give life to your body.
Royal blood is no redder than that
Of the peasant, the slave. the Grim
inal. the pauper.
Your blood helps weave the bonds
Of kInship and fraternity.
You do not feel the action of the