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Evening star., 1917-05-04
Congress and Speed.

The President would be glad of more
speed in Congress. He conferred on the
subject yesterday with the majority
Aeader Of the Senate He could not have
called to his side a man better qualified
70 advise him. Mr. Martin knows all
the congressional processes, is level of
head and unexcitablc of temperament,
and good judge of what can be done
and what time should be given to doing
1t. He, OF course, gave the President the
benefit of his information and views,
and we may expect to see him active in
his Office as requested.
But too much speed would not be best
in the circumstances. Congress is no,
travelling a beaten path. In fact, it is
rathindirg. 1t is clearing ways, and
for very important services. New busi-
ness Of many kinds is in the shaping,
and some new hands are shaping it. To
drive at top speed might bring disaster.
The mistake Of moment might be re.
GREETED lifetime
Congress is not in the way 1t is not
on the Presidents hands. 1t has func.
tions Of The greatest moment to per
form; and could not If it would, and
should not if it could, delegate them. 1t
should do its own thinking and its own
deciding. That IS what it exists for, and
is now in session for.
Fortunately for the country at this
grave time. there are in both houses OF
Congress many men of large Legislative
experience, thoroughly qualified for
their work, and much respected and well
trusted by the whole people Now that
they are gathered here and busy with
the new problems, they should remain
while matters continue in what may
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Congress and the Tented Field.

Senator Borah offers himself for a
soldier. He would be glad to serve
abroad. He is ffty.two, and young in
appearance. The spirit he shows is
highly creditable to him. At the same
time it may be said that in his present
place he can render his best service to
the country. Statesmen and legislators
are as necessary as soldiers. He has
mastered the business of Congress He
would have to learn the business of war.
And the business Of Congress was never
more important than now. Those who
understand it, and have made reputa-
tion in transacting 1t, and are today so
employed, should remain at their posts.
New tests Of old governmental forms
are at hand. We all think and hope
that the old forms will prove equal to
the emergency. But no thoughtful man
shuts his eyes to the fact that all steps
should be taken with EXTREMIST care.
All adjustments should be made by those
who know the construction and work
ings Of the governmental machine.
The Idaho senator is a lawyer as well
as an experienced legislator; and in
Congress now legal questions are often
up. Short cuts are often necessary in
war times. But in many cases old ways
around must still Be followed; and the
men who know the paths are the ones to
lead the procession.
Mr.. Borah has proved safe guide at
q number Of times and In . number Of
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Supt. Thurston's Reelection.

The board of education has wisely
voted to continue in Office the present
efficient superintendent of schools,
Ernest L. Thurston, thereby preventing
another change in administration and
insuring a three-year period of peace
Z. and progress for the school system. Al
Though the result was achieved by vote
Of ) to 4. the board ultimately made the
choice Of Mr.. Thurston for another term
unanimous.
In one respect the movement to dis
place Supt. Thurston was Of crafty
ing nature. 1t was not a personal
attack. 1t involved no reflections upon
his individual character, and his critics
paid him 4 high tribute of worth and
zeal and loyalty. The only reason ad-
vAnced for his displacement was that a
stronger, more initiative, more vigorous
superintendent might be found else
where.
Believing the superintendent to be ca
pable, and willing to intrust to him the
charge Of the schools for another term,
the community demanded his re-elec-
tion. 1t preferred his continuation in
offce to the uncertainties of importa-
tion. 1t remembered the experiences of
the past few years and dreaded repe-
tition of radical reforming influences
without balance such as those endured
in one administration Of the schools, and
nnsettlements without completion of pro-
5ected changes such as those suffered in
another.
This agitation over the reelection Of
the superintendent has not been with
cut its value. 1t has demonstrated the
most widespread interest in the school
welfare on the part Of the people. It
has proved the keen concern Of all
Washington in the satisfactory conduct
Of the school system. The actions of
civic bodies and the activities of indi-
viduals in the superintendent's behalf
have been wholesome proof of the fact
that the school administration has the
confidence Of the people, and further
more that the people themselves are
alert to all that pertains to the manage
Ment Of the institution in which their
ehildren's characters are being formed
and their minds prepared for adult
work.
Fortunately this development has
come at time to permit smooth con-
tiauanee Of the school work. Postpone
nfent Of Mr.. Thurstons reelection to
the end of the school year would have
been unfortunate, in view of the circum-
stances. The board having voted him a
continuance in Office, it will now be pos
sible to proceed with harmony in the
board and confidence on the part of the
teachers for the closing of this year and
the preparations for next in a progress
sive spirit.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Uselessness.

Help along de cheerfulness!
Oar aim no use O. tearfulness
It's as easy to keep steppin' as to loiter
sad an slow.
Help along de happiness.
Oar aim no good O. scrappiness
Excep' in regular fightin' where you
recognize de foe.
Tain no use O. borrowin'
Excuses to be sorrowin'.
You gets yoh strength to face de bad by
hopin' fob de best.
Keep shown yoh civility,
An usin' yoh ability,
A.toilin' hard by day an den deservin'
Of yoh rest.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Obsolete Pleasantly.

"Where's that old joke about hash ~
inquired the man who has just returned
from an exploration.
"Hash!" repeated the. landlord "Oh.
yes. There was once a time when peo-
pie could afford to cat meat and po-
tatoes and onions all at onceD
Evening star., 1917-05-04

The Chicago food speculator may as
well content himself with the picturesque
pleasure Of being considered reformed
gambler.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Whales are exploding mines in the
North sea. No pacifst has had the te-
merity to suggest whale propagation as
an expedient sufficient for military pur-
poses.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Opposed to Retrenchment.

"Are you suffering from hysteria of
economy at your house?'
"Yes," replied Mr.. Crosslots. Every
time we mention the word, the cook
threatens to leave"
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Substitution.

For one we loved we vainly search
As nations rise in martial pride;
The fighting ROSTERS on the perch
The dove of peace once occupied.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Proper effort is made to avoid over
confidence in facing war. Overconfi-
dence is an influence which every man
who has studied election returns fully
understands.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Failure to keep that great American
invention, the submarine boat, a mill
tary secret necessarily attracts the at
tention of people who specialize in right
eous indignation.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

The encouraging of black bread and
the elimination Of pie may do some
thing toward lessening Americas pres
tise as one Of the worlds most fearless
dyspepsia fighters.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

The railroads are protesting that an
increase of rates is demanded not only
by the rule of safety first" but by the
law of self-preservation.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

One Of the hardest tasks in modern af-
fairs falls to the man who feels called
npon to arise in the reiehstag and make
IN injured innocence speech.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
Diminishing Efficiency.

"We're getting some very artistic sill
yer coins"
ayes. Coins are like handsome men.
The more you doll them up the less use
they become"
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Germany's anxiety about the coming
harvest points significantly to the i'm
portance Of the farmer in time of war.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

German censorship is rigid, but it is
too discreet to offend German public
opinion by suppressing Max Harden.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

France is no longer in position to
welcome the American tourist unless he
is prepared to come as soldier.
Evening star., 1917-05-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Inconsiderate Demonstration

IHcUHsIuerate DennOHStrdtIOn.
"Does Bliggins like music9"
Don't believe he does. If he had any
affection for it at all, he wouldn't al
ways insist on joining in the chorus"
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Carranza asserts himself as one of
the most forgiven statesmen of the age.
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Boys Fancy Cheviot Knickerbocker Suits
with belt all around Neat patterns-wel
made. Sizes 7 to II years. SPECIAL for two
Boys Shepherd Plaid Refers; light.
weight; Double breasted model; embroidered
emblem on sleeve. Sizes 3 to years. SPE-
CIAL for two days. .....................
Evening star., 1917-05-04
800 Mems Up=tO=date Suits,

of
Oft emostrei emakers o
all
that
Isles. Btu lisa saef
Evening star., 1917-05-04

Boys Corduroy Pants; Mouse color all
cured against ripping. Sizes to II years q m
SPECIAL for day. .................. p .UU
Bows Sure-ht Union Suits-ig lightweight White
Balbriggan; athletic cut. Sizes "a to "a. EE,
SPECIAL for day. :. OO(
Boys Black Satine Shirts-the kind the cadets
drilling in collars attached. Sizes l21a to IA TO-
neck SPECIAL for one day. ............ ~
Boys Notaseme Hose-Black and White Every pair
guaranteed to wear satisfactorily a new 0E
par All sizes. SPECIAL for one day ...... AO(
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Death of Charles Stearns.

Charles Stearns, IS, of Winchester
died last Saturday morning at the FL
hot city hospital in keene, after hav-
ing been III rather feeble health for
some time. The cause of the death was
general breakdown due TO his ad-
vanced years, with complications.
Mr.. Stearns was born III this town
and was one of nine children born to
John and Esther (Webster) Stearns. He
lived here many years and became we'll
known in this vicinity through his con
nection with the hotel business. Later
he conducted a grocery store, after
which he worked in the meat markets.
He leaves four sisters and one broth
er, Mrs. Elvira SandersOn and Mrs. 6.
p. Slate of this town, Mrs. Jane Pres
ton Of Mortified, Mrs Janette Thomas
Of Brattieboro and Newton Stearns OF
Hinsdale. The funeral was held IN j.
". Lamb s undertaking rooms last Mon
day afternoon, Rev. F II. Cole official
ing, and the burial took place in Pine
Grove cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
ISLANDERS NAILED.
Reward offered for Source of False Re
port About Middlebury Soldier.

MIDDLEBURY, Dee. 2S.-There is
much indignation in Middlebury and
throughout many other towns of the
county over long carried ont and
seemingly deliberately planned series of
'"s IN regard to individual members o.
the different troops who have gone into
service from Addison county. These
stories started many weeks ago, with
the report that a certain young Middle
bury man had killed his bunk.mate and
then disappeared. as a deserter After
that came stories that certain of the
boys had had their arms blown off, that
others had had their eyes blown out IN
accidental explosions in camp; and that
one Middlebury boy had been court
martialed and sentenced to serve nine
wears in a federal prison for bringing
liquor into camp Each story has been
proven without the slightest founda-
ton. But while they were in circula-
tion they caused great distress TO the
| families and friends.
In regard TO the lies about one par
| ticular soldier, friend has said that he
would personally give a reward of 500
TO anyone who could prove the origin
| If the canard.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Red Cross Quota Exceeded.

The drive for new members for the
Red Cross in this town has been success
full beyond expectations and 267 new
names have been added to the roll max
ing total of SCI members to date,
which is l67 more than the town s as
signed quota of 400, the mark the com
mittee set out to reach. A large num-
Der of next year s dues were paid by the
old members, which added about $3.50
to the treasury funds. and in addition
to this several donations were received.
Over SO new members We're secured III
North Hinsdale.
The Red Cross is very appreciative of
the conscientious work done by the
soliciting committee and very grateful
for the generosity Of the townspeople
in general.
\ Junior Red Cross is being organized
to work in conjunction with the parent
organization and large number OF chill
dren have already joined.
Plans for the Red Cross supper and
dance New Year 8 Eve have been com
pleted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
WEST NORTHFIELD, MASS.

Samuel Martineau Of Camp Aver spent
he holiday here with his family.
Mrs Allie Johnson is ILL., Ralph Park
i'll with mumps, but is recovering.
Mrs Henry Holt. who visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs f. Aldrich has gone
10 Windsor
Charles Lyman and daughter Of Green
'.ield spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs
IS D. Doolittle
Mrs. George Farland and little son re
turned home Sunday from the Mercy hos
Yital in Springfield.
Mr. and Mrs Leroy Barnes and children
went Saturday to Jamaica to spend
Christmas with relatives
Leroy Spiller OF Middlebury college is
nendlng the vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs b. L. Spiller
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Stark and children
spent Tuesday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Cushman, in Bernardston
Mrs A. Houghton, who has been with
her daughter, Mrs f. A. Pratt, some
time, LETT Monday To visit her son, Ev-
erett Houghton, in Walpole, n H.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor of Harris.
vile and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Maginis and
Arlene of Hinsdale spent Christmas here
with their mother, Mrs. John Mack.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
HINSDALE, N. H.
REV. F. H. COLE TO LEAVE.
Appointed to immigration Service at
st. Adams, Vermont.

Rev. Frederick H. Cole, pastor of the
Universalist church, resigned his pas
torate Wednesday on receipt of notifca-
ton from Washington that he had been
appointed to the immigration service
at st. Adams, Vt. He viii take up his
new duties the first of next week. Rev.
Mr.. Cole had an application on file, but
he had no notice that he was to be APP
pointed until the notice came.
Rev. Mr.. Cole came to the pastorate
here from Derby Line, Vt, over five
years ago, and he has been very en-
ergetic and valued resident, taking part
in many activities besides those espe-
cially connected with his parish. Last
August he received an appointment 10
tie immigration service at Ellis Island
and went to New York, but very soon
returned, as the position there was not
to his liking, and resumed his pastora,
work. AS on the former occasion, his
leaving will be regretted by the towns
people.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Sporting Notes.

Larry Seudder, Penn $ half miller
is first lieutenant in the United
states army.
Harold "Stub' Early, who played
at Yale, has been commissioned an en-
sign and is stationed at Woods Hole.
Soon after he landed Bush, Sehang
and Strunk, President Frazce Of the
Rod Sox saws that Charley Comiskey
of Chicago offered him 100000 for
Bush and that the Cleveland club also
made fuc offer for the pitcher.
Business Manager Walter r. Hap
good of the Boston Braves has started
on q three. weeks tour through thu
South 20 book exhibition games which
the National lcaguers will play with
the New York Americans on their joint
trip bomeward next spring.
President Fralce of the Boston
American league baseball club has IL.
fused to consider any one else for man
agcr except Jack Barry until after
Fob -. If by that time conditions
indicate that Barry has no chance Of
being relieved from service successor
Will hc named.
The squad which the Detroit Ameri-
can league baseball club will send 10
the spring training camp at WaXa-
haphic, Texas. will number - accord.
ing to announcement made yesterday.
IL Will Ice made up of 10 pitchers
seven infeldcrs, five outfclders and
three Cutchcrs.
DR.. Dudley 4. Sargent, director Of
physical education ut Harvard, says
that that college and Yale have been
on the wrong track in athletics for 81
years, but that now, on account OF the
war. thcy are beginning TO come around
Hui see that athletics should be for the
many and not for few specialize
NtItH
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Streeter spent
Christmas in Putney.
Mrs. +. A. Spaulding of Walpole,
Y. H., is spending the day in town on
business.
Perley II. Holmes of Boston is visit
ing at his home on Green street for a
few days.
Miss Elizabeth Streeter of Hinsdale
called on her father, Lyman Streeter,
yesterday.
4. 0. wilkins and Sewell Hovey of
the firm of wilkins & Hovey went
yesterday TO New York on a business
trip.
Miss Fannie Smith, nurse, of Fitch
burg, Mass, spent Christmas with her
mother, Mrs. A. +. Chandler Of 40 Main
street.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Dion of Schenec.
tady, y. Y, are visiting in town with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Holmes
of Green street.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Austin of Brook
line and Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Fletcher
Of Hinsdale We're guests over the holi
day at ID. Belleville's.
Mrs. David 0 'Keefe went today to
Arctic, Il. l., to spend two weeks with
her brother, p. Hebert. She was &c
eompanied by Miss Frances Baker
Miss Nellie Redding, who formerly
| worked in the office of the Dunbar
Brothers company and is now employed
| by the Fisk Rubber Co. in Chicopee
Mass, has been spending a few day
in Brattleboro with friends Miss Red
ding visited at her home in Hinsialt
over Christmas.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
ON FORGERY CHARGE.
Edward Earl Of Walden Unable to Fur
nish Bail In the Sum of $1,000.

ST JOHNSBURY. Dee. Esd
ward Earl, 33, of Walden, arrested
saturday on charge of forgery, was
Given hearing IN municipal court yes
terday and bound over to Caledonia
county court in 81 900. He failed TO
Furnish bail. He was in charge Of I'll
Hood milk station at Walden and il is
laimed that he forged the company s
name to four checks. He cashed one
For $50 in Hardwick and that was his
undoing.
Mr.. Earl, the authorities say. pre-
sented at Downer 8 shoe store, drawn
70 himself, check from the Hood
company, which was all right. Nh.
Downer gave him change and later
Mr.. Earl came back to the same store
with check payable to G. II. Allbee
and supposed to have been endorsed
by him, and then by Mr.. Earl.
Mr.. Downer gave him in return a
check of his own for $40 and the rest
in bills and silver. Mr.. Earl then nro-
sented the Downer check at the Hard
Tlek hardware store in exchange for
some articles.
Earlier IN the evening. it is charged
Mr.. Earl had presented a check at one
# the banks payable to a c. II. Austin
of Cabot and endorsed by him sup.
'osedly and later by Mr.. Earl, but the
bank did not cash the check.
Then Mr. Earl tried to get it cashed
at the McLoud company store, but Nj
Taylor was somewhat suspicious alsc
md called up Mr.. Austin. 1t was then
that the officers got busy.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Earl were taken
70 st. Johnsbury on the train it II
'hought they intended to take to Bos
'on. Mr.. Earl did not deny III,
charges.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28

William Barrett has been critically
i'll several days.
John TAYLOR OF Harrivillc spent
Monday in town.
Eugene Savage was at homo from
Concord this week
D. P Welch is suffering from an at
tack OF erysipelas.
James 7. Sprague was in Durham last
Friday and Saturday.
George f. Robertson was in Manches
ter one day this week.
Jason Holman, ir., spent Christmas
with relatives in Keene
Miss Blanche Boucher of East Rindge
is at home for vacation.
Mrs. Myron Dickerman is i'll, suffer
ing from neurltis OF the heart.
T. C. Mann Of Keene has been spend
ing a few days at his home here.
Miss Lillian Myers is at home from
Florence, Mass, for short vacation,
| Miss Lena Liscom of Everett, Mass.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. T. Sprague
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. Carroll Elliot are
| spending few weeks in Melrose, Mass
Mrs. c. H. Patterson of Amherst
Mass, recently visited briefly in town
R. 4. Weeks and family spent Christ
mas with relatives in South Gardner
Mass.
Miss Florence Pike of Worcester
Mass, IS at home for visit of one
week.
Mr.. and Mrs John Cole Of Keen,
were Christmas guests of relatives IL
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles y. Flctche
spent Christmas with relatives in Brat
tleboro.
Miss Mabelle Lang is spending a va
cation of three weeks at her home il
Laconia.
Miss Alice L. Jeffords is at home 20
a vacation from her school duties il
Ashton, R. l.
Miss Minerva Burroughs of Holyoks
Mass, has been visiting this week a
her home here.
Miss Katherine La Liberte is a
home for the Christmas vacation fror
Hoopsett, n. Fl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Taylor Of Keen
have been recent guests of Mr.. and Mr.
L. H. Davenport.
Miss Pauline Putnam of Albany
y. Y, is a guest of Mr.. and Mr.
James Redding's s.
Mrs. Hugh Sheridan OF North Adam
Mass, is visiting her daughter, Mr.
w. F. Robertson.
! Mrs. Eveline Cabana and Miss Mau
Cabana of Portland, Me-, are guests {
Rev. F. II. Coles.
W. S. KimbalI returned to Bosto
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Motion Picture Attractions.

Today az the Princess is the last
day which Norma Talmadge will be
sven in the special Selznick production
The Moth. Tomorrow Evart Overton
will be seen in soldiers Of Chance, al
50 Roscoe tFatty) Arhuekle in his
latest laugh, 4 Country Hero.
Ethel Barrymore in The Lifted Veil
Metro production, is the main at.
traction AZ the Empire today. Tomor
row Charlotte Walker in Sloth, fourtl
OF the Seven Deadly Sins, in five acts;
American War News, and Hearts and
Harpoous, q comedy, are the attrac-
tions
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
VERNON.

On Saturday evening Mrs. A. G. Barnes,
Mrs II. A. Staten, Mrs. Kate Squires
and Mrs n l. Reed, as hostess, will
give Red Cross social in Grange hall
A special attraction, arranged especially
for men, viii be an auction sale of useful
articles. Everyone is cordially invited to
attend and an effort will be made to
have the evening an enjoyable one for all
present. War refreshments will be
served and liberal patronage is hoped
for az the proceeds will be appropriated
to the benefit OF the Red Cross chapter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
GUILFORD CENTER.

Miss Hazel Yeaw of Greenfield spent
Christmas with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Z. Yeaw
Mr.. Joslyn's daughter, Ms. Lula Ames
of Albany, \. Y, and his son, Melvin
Joslyn of Greenfield, were at home for
Christmas
Miss Gertrude Sessions returned today
TO the home of Mrs w f. Richardson on
Prospect street, Brattleboro, after spend
ing Christmas at home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Anvil Chorus at the Foundry.

The employees Of the Eagle Iron foun-
dry had a merry time Wednesday aft
ernoon, when they held their Christmas
tree exercises in the foundry. Each
one received at least one present from
his fellow workmen and the presenta-
ton was made amid much cheering and
laughter. The speeches We're neeessari-
ly brief because with so many cast iron
missiles handy it would not have been
safe to bore the audience. The only
music was furnished by the anvil cho-
rus.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Sporting NeWs
SEASONS RECORD BROKEN.
Marks Rolls 32s in Three strings-Ma
sonic Team A Beats (.

Team 4 took all four points from!
team T. in the Masonic bowling league
last night, the total pnfalls being 1873
and l,2ti. Marks rolled the highest
single string which wa, 100, also piled
az threcstriug total of 32S. This
three. string total beats all previous
records on the alleys this season. The
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