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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

80 st Rose St., Montreal. April 18th.
"For over two years / was sick and
miserable. | suffered from constant
Hcadaolcs, and rad Ralbitation of the
Heart so badly that feared would die.
There seemed TO be a lump in my
stomach and the Constipation was
dreadful. | suffered from Pain III the
Back and Kidney Disease.
Twas treated by physician for a year
and half and he did me no good at ALL
tried Fruit-a-tivcs " as 4 last resort
After using three boxes, I was greatly
zmby05ca and twelve boxes made me-
well. Now | can work all day and there
are no Headaches, no Palpitation, no
Heart Trouble, no Constipation, no
Pain or Kidney Trouble and LIheI ike
GneSg 6eiRg-and it was "Fruit-a-tiyes"
that gave me back my health".
MADAM ARTHUR LAPLANTE.
zoe. box, 6 for So 80, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit
n-tives Limited, OgIcusLurg, New York.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
What Has Gone Before.

The Secret Seven is band of brainy
and wealthy conSpiratorS ruled by a
supernatural known as The Great
Master. Thomas Clarke, one of their
number, who is multimillionaire,
falls Ill. becomes conscience stricken
md decides to leave his wealth to his
niece, Beverly Clarke, a poor girl
whose father he has swindled. DR..
Zulph. arch conspirator in The Secret
Seven, is attending Clarke. He orders
Jane Warren, the old mans house
keeper, to poison him, but Jane instead
mixes a solution Of the potion, which
is weakened, so it will produce long
sleep Then she takes it by mistake.
Meantime Clarke, instead Of signing
the will prepared by The Secret Seven,
has sent a note to Beverly asking her
to call on him. She is followed By
hirelings of The Secret Seven, who
kidnap her. The girl is rescued by
William Montgomery Strong, young
clubman. who holds the band at lay
while she fees toward a roadway.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

into her home and fed to Strons's
apartment for help.
Vt the apartment Wee See. just laav-
ing on an GRAND told her Strong
would return shortly and left her sit
ting in the reception room. While she
was waiting 4 face appeared at win
down She lacked strength enough to
act and sat like some dumb creature
charmed by 4 reptile while THE RAJ.
The Spider and two more worthless
craWled into the apartment. When
they seized her she began fighting des-
peratcly but it was too late. They
locked her in clothes closet and then
barely had time to hide as Strong. Eu-
nice Morton and her mother entered.
! Beverly heard the voices. She beat
on the closet door. Strong opened it
and she staggered out, clinging to him
and sobbing
$50 this is the way YOU hide your
4 amours, is it, Mr.. Strong?" said Mrs.
I Morton scornfully as She saw the beau
tiful girl. 4 think that explanations
would he quite impossible as well as
painful Come, Eunice"
Strong was furious With Beverly. He
would not wait for explanations from
the half crazed girl.
4 see it all now" he cried. after
Mrs Morton and her daughter had left
al have played the fool The whole
7 thing was staged. Wei, the games III,
FOR you. Co" Eeverly's heart was
1 crushed. She staggered out of the
building and back to her home
And then something happened that
changed the whole course Of William
Strong's life. The four ganrsters at
tackled him. He hurled one over his
shoulders and was struggling with two
others when the fourth strucl, him Oh
the head with a blackjack and ht
crumplel UP and slid to the floor in tn,
arms Of his opponents.
END Chapter IL
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

Mary Robinson has been i'll, but is
gaining.
Sammie Patterson is i'll with measles
at the hotel.
Cora Bemis visited her uncle in Brat
tleboro recently.
Alice and Lucille Knight are living
at George Harrington S.
The Live Wires will meet rs usual
Friday afternoon in the Congregational
parsonage.
Mrs Julia Soper went Monday to
Harry Hilton S near Lowell lake for n
week or more.
+. l.. Williams recently sold six
hogs to A. F. Hanks of Windham. lie
also bought five fine cows Of Mr.. Lloyd.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Lloyd and Mr..
Webb spent several days at L. l.. viii
liams S before leaving for New York.
The six-months-old child of Mrs. Nell
lie Cote was found dead one morning
this wclIk by its mother. The child
had always been in frail health.
Miss Emma Crowninshield was chos-
en- Sunday as assistant librarian in
=
Hazel White has been chosen assistant
secretary.
Sunday services at the Congregation
al church as follows: Text of the morn
ing sermon, He must increase, but
must decrease. Topic for children IS ser
mon. The Kings Horses. The ex
cellent anthems rendered by the regu
lar church choir add greatly to The
services. and many words of apprecia
/ tion are heard Christian Endeavo
service as usual at p. nj. Topic
Using What We Have. Leader, Mrs
! r. NJ. Wheeler.
4 very enjoyable valentine part,
was recently given by Mrs. j. S. Rob
iusou in honor of the 10Th birthday an
niversary Of Mrs. Lucy kellogg. Tn
guests were the honorary members 0
the Christian Endcavor society nm
Mrs. Kellogg Sunday school clasf
The house was beautifully decorated i
red and white the dining room bein
especially festive. The ccnter-piece 70
the table was dark haired do
dressed to represent the Queen O
Hearts. Plaac-cards of dainty cupid
'Hd"ltu tue GUESTS ~ A'l't liNii i'7i'''
tive places. Red hearts formed th
menu cards and dainty bon-bon dish
the favors. Miss Mary Robinson a
sisted Mrs. Robinson in serving til
bouutiful repast The guests entere
heartily into the game furnished b
the hostess entitled, Look out for II
cars The musical program of the late
evening was much appreciated. As Il
hour for departure drew near one W;
heard to remark, Glow about turnir
back the hands of the clock II
general remark on leaving was, .
tastes like more
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
LANDGROVE.

b. w. Beers was home from Mont
peicr over sunday.
w. II. Chadwick went TO Bennington
to attend the funeral of his father, An
son Chadwick.
The quarterly conference of the
Methodist church was held in the
home of NJ. d. Bates Tuesday.
Mrs. John Bcldeu Of North Adams,
Mass, who had been in the home of
her father, n. l.. Wolcott, few days,
returned to her home Tuesday.
j. +. Thomson went to Ludlow Mon
day From there he went to Mont
pelier to be present at the reunion of
the members Of the general assembly
Of 1918.
The Bennington County Agricul
tural bureau will hold meetings in F.
and NJ. hall from Feb. 20 TO %. under
The auspices Of County Agent Clifford
Shaw of Bennington. \ good attend
anco is hoped for.
The worst storm of the season be
gan last Friday, snow falling all day
accompanied b. a high wind whicl
continued all night and all day Satur
dav. making the roads impossible o,
account of the huge drifts. The stag
from Londonderry was not able Z
roach here from Friday morning unit
Monday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

stop there. Keep right on" The star
tied driver complied, Strong standing
on the running board. As the power
full ear swept across the tracks, only
a few feet ahead Of an approaching
train, before which Beverly lay in a
faint he reached downward with
silent prayer and clutched at the in
sensible girl His faculties only re
turned when the automobile was
brought to stop and the chauffeur
grabbed him about the waist.
"You saved her. lie cried. You
saved her. l never though, it could be
done. I've heard Of cowboys picking
things up from horseback. You saved
her just that way
Beverly here began showing signs of
reviving She opened her eyes. saw
Strong and smiled weakly. but with
confidence.
"Oh. / must get to the home Of my
unclc.'' cried the girl. Strong offered
to escort her there.
Old Thomas Clarke when he reccg-
4 nizcd lis niece. whom he had not seen
i for many years. stretched his arms out
appea,iugly 10 her, while Strong stood
Mt the open door, ncrvoCs,y fumblln2
his cap and seeking an excuse for de
/ parting.
4 Beverly" cried the repentant mil
lionairc, win you forgive me-"
"Oh," interrupted the c.ubman. now
that YOU have seen your uncle. vii
90"
please remain." begged Beverly a,
the sat beside her uncle. Addressin:
him she said: Uncle Tom, this is VII
liam Montgomery Strong. He ha
saved me from something dreadful. !
band of men seized me while | wa
leaving my home. and
En-" cried the sick man. Don
give me such start, my child. NJ.
heart IS very weak. A band of mel
seized you? / understand. And so. Nj
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

Strong, you say her, did you? am
deeply grateful. Young man, / can't
last much longeS. / am dying. Prom
is, me you will help my niece. You
helped her once. l must be sparinS of |
wards. There is q small spring IN the !
wall behind me. Touch it and the wall |
will open, showing 4 passa Seway to my !
secret vault, III which is caSket. DO
not offer excuses, | beg OF YOU. Go |
and touch the spring" With protest
ing gesture Strong o5eyea, and the spir-
it OF adventure in him again was arous-
cd when the wall sprung inward. lie
entered the secret passaseway and re-
turned with q carved mahogany cas-
let under his arm.
That's it," cried Clarke when he
saw the casket. 1T contains my treas
ure-what l have saved f>c you, Bev-
erly-what The Secret Seven must not
get"
At that moment the butler entered
the room and said DR.. Zulph was out
side. Strong and Beverly. with the
casket. fed through the secret passage
| way.
! W IlSII the HUN 1DiC Slli A4titl SASSSNA
Frederick went downstairs ana admit
i ted DR.. Zulph. Throwing aside the
+ sympathetic mask which he heretofore
/ had worn before the patient, he ez-
claimed:
Clarke, | have come TO compel you
to fulfil your promise. You must sign
the will The Secret Seven has sent
you. There VIII lie 10 quibbling. You
know me, and know you. Yol know
the electrical instrument Of torture !
carry. Here it IS. am going to use
it unless you make good
Don't" begged Clarke. Don't. Re
member my weak heart. 1t will kill
me- Xulph put the instrument to the
old mans neck. Clarke gave one deep
groan and then lay limp in his chair
Zulph fell his pulse and smiled Just
then Jane Warren entered the room.
Did | hear a call for help:' she
asked
You heard Thomas Clarke calling
for Eternity" Zulph replied. The
poor man las Just succumbcd to heart
failure" Jane CLAN ed susDiciously at
the physician. but said nothing.
While these events were taking place
upstairs William Strong and Beverly
were on their way to her home. where
he was presented to Mrs. Clarke. The
grateful girl began reciting her adven-
lures. when William Interrupted.
II must be going. he said. Here
; is the box"
"Oh. You must keep it for me- she
, insisted. Keep it till tomorrow and
then | viii put it i'll a safe deposit
: vault"
! Strong went to his apartment Will
I the box. ana there, learning from his
Chinese valet. Wee See. that his fan
+ Gee. Eunicc Morton. had t2,ephonet
! him. he pat on evening clothes ant
: went to bis home. vt the same tim,
Zulph. learning of the Disappearance
Q O. the c8sket. sent the gangsters on
I after Beverly She saw them cree
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

READ A CHAPTER OF THIS SERIAL IN THE
REFORMER EVERY SATURDAY.
SEE THE FILM AT THE PRINCESS TUESDAY,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
CHAPTER II.

THE CAsKET or TAINTED TREASURE
Don't shoot, Mr. Strong" pleaded
The Spider.
You know nc, do you. YOU whclp!'
Numbered the cnragcd clubnan. We'll,
you'll know ne better before We get
through. Up s.raight there! III Shoot
any man who makes false move.
Now-h8c k-%ct backward. all Of you.
Keep your faces toward me- 1t was
his intention to imprison tie gangsters
in the house TO which they had taken
Beverly. He felt that she WAS safe
for he had seen her reach the roadway.
One hundred yards down that thor
ough arc was 4 railroad crossing. She
might find help there or encounter a
passing automobile.
His fears were somewhat allayed
when he heard train laundering
along. ana he veutuvcd to glance lie
hind him toward the tracks. When he
did so Il cold chill swept over him.
| On the railroad tracks he saw Beverly
and The Rat struggling, and the train
| was speeding toward them. The Eat
/ knocked her down and ran. Forget
| ting the other gangsters, Strong dart
| ed to the roadway and reached 1t Just
| as an automobile came along and halt
ed the driver.
Drive like hell to the railroad ht
shouted to the lone chauffeur. Don
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

Bert Brackett, who went to tho hos
pital last month, is failing.
Lawrence French, who has been very
i'll with measles, is better. The nurse
went home Wednesday.
The Grange viii give a dance Fri
day evening, Feb. %, in Grange hall
Sugar supper viii be served.
W. i. Fitch was called to Springfield
Mass. Friday ON account Of the crit
zeal illness Of his mother. lie returned
Monday.
Mrs Merton Clark was given q
birthday party Monday evening, about
- being present. The evening was
spent pleasantly and refreshments were
served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
GUILFORD CENTER.
Surprised on 8oth Birthday.

Mrs. Marilla Barney was given a
complete surprise Tuesday, in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. b. \. Whittemore,
the occasion being her soth birthday
anniversary. There were about 80 pres
cnt to enjoy the day with her \
beautiful dinner was served. Numcr
Gus gifts, including a sum Of moncr
aud flowers were left to remind Mrs
Barney Of the day also Of the esteem
in which she is held Mrs Barucv has
been resident OF Guilford Center
many years, with the exception of q
few years spent in Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
New York To Guatemala BY Rail.

Then as another example Of Ameri-
can enterprise one ought to see the
railroads Of Guatemala, which have
recently been merged in the so called
International railways of Central
America. Were it not for the present
interruption of traffic in Mexico one
could 70 from New York to Guate-
mala city by rail- This railway cross
IS and weaves in and ont among the
backbone of the continent. Its loca
ton. construction and maintenance are
engineering feats Of the highest order
Washouts and landslides had to be
guarded against; innumerablc bridges
and tunnels had to be built. What
was little more than a creek one day
might the next become raging torrent
In one place it was necessary to clint
some $500 feet in less than 20 miles
However, otations permitting 81
practical grades We're found, and tht
railroads Of Guatemala stand today a
a monument to the triumphant skill o
the American engineers. AS W.
travelled over this road we felt again
| the romance of those early days Of tn
construction work as pictured by Q
Henry in his ''Cabbages and Kings.
IS. T. Allison, in the World Outlook
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
Central Vermont Ry
Corrected to October /. 1916.
Trains leave Brattleboro


500 a. m. Except Sunday. For New
London.
100 a. m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
900 a. m. Except Sunday. For New
York via Springfield.
$50 a. N. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
1925 a. m. Except Sunday. For Millers
Falls.
40 p. m. Except Sunday. For Keene
New London and New York
via New London.
600 p. m. Except Sunday. Local fol
South Londonderry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17

The unusual size Of some game fish
caught IN IRRIGATION 5itChes N V0sh
ington led to the belief that they had
fattencd themselves by eating alfalfa,
and an investigation proved the theory
correct
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-17
The Great Secret
Novelizcd From the Metro WonderpIay
Serial of the Same Name, in Which
Francis X. Dushman and Beverly
Cayne Are Co Stars.
eY ]. NJ. LoueHsoRouoH.

Author of the Noyelization of Clyde
Fitch's play, Tier Sister" His Back
door Romance" and other short stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

greater use for the facilities of
 the federal land bank than any
 other single section. The speaker
 enumerated some of these reasons
 as fOIlowsi
 l. For the last half century we have been dependent upon the north and east for credit for all of our larger operations and the extent of our development has been in proportion somewhat to our ability to interest and attract capital from those more congested and richer sections richer l mean in the ability to lend and invest. The manufacturers. job bers. bankers and builders know this to be true.
 BRINGS IN CAPITAL
 The machinery of the federal land bank, while not precluding the investment of local funds. provides but for another channel for the bringing of the idle capi- +ol of foreign sections to this, by the sale of the federal land bank bonds, rest ing upon the mortgages against south ern lands. Let me remind you that the federal land bank bonds are exempt from taxation under the law, which provision
  them and thus enhance the funds or the bank for further investment in mort gages.
 Then, too. you must bear in mind that the resources of all the 12 banks are behind the issue of bonds from a given district hence, one of the 12 issues IS as safe an investment as another. This Will distribute somewhat the funds available for such an investment over the entire req of the 12 districts.
 9 While diverting money from other channels and other sections into that of southern farm loans may reduce the rate of interest somewhat the greatest sav- ing to the producer is in the discourage ment of high commissions to those who have had the good fortune to represent the foreign lender.
 This is not meant in criticism of those who handle loans, on commission charge, because it was customary and conditions made it necessary that mid dle man supply the means of obtaining the accommodations. Some of you may have profited by the practice of large commissions in your localities but you will agree with me that the toll exacted was too great to be borne by the farmer and that in the interest of society as represented in your vicinities the refor- nation will be vastly to your advantage. The south will be the beneficiary because
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

m. and 7:45 D. m. At the morning hour there will be special song service. The pastor Rev. Tipton L. Wood, will preach at the evening hour. Subject: "The Cause for People Being lost Sunday school 99O H. M. Stiles, superintendent. Chris tian Endeavor meeting at 6:45.
 First Presbyterian, corner Fourth ave nue and Twenty street, Sunday school meets 9:SO a. m, John c. Henley, superintendent The pastor, Dr. John S. Foster, will conduct the services at II m. and T:45 D. m,, taxing as his morn ing topic "A God Who Seeks" and at his evening subject; The Circuitous Way" Prayer service Wednesday 7;45 p. m.
 Second Presbyterian-Rev T. Peyton Walton. supply. Services Il a. m. and 7:3O D. m. A congregational meeting will be held immediately after the morning services for the purpose of calling a pas tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ Scientist South Twenty-first street and Eleventh avenue. John Sparrow. first reader. Services Sunday at Il a. m. and 8 p. m. Subject: Substance" Sunday school at 9:30. Tes- timonial meeting Wednesday, at D. m. Reading rooms Ill American Trust building. Open week days from 10 a. m. to D. m. except Thursday. from 10 a. m to p. m.
 The pulpit of the First Christian church will be filled Sunday by Rev. Roger T. Nooe, the pastor of the First Christian church of Frankfort, Ky. He is consid- cred one of the best ministers in the state, and a man of unusual eloquence. A committee from the First church in this city heard him last Sunday and were delighted with him as a preacher and as a man and invited him to preach in Blr- mingham Sunday. He is compara lively young man. modern in his methods highly educated and withal preacher in every sense of the word. He will preach both morning and evening Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., with F.. B. Pennington, super intendent.
 Second Church of Christ, Scientist-Au- ditorium Chamber of Commerce William T. Giles. first reader. Services Sunday at Il a. m. and 8 p. m. Subject: Sub stance Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
LUTHERAN

Zion Lutheran Church-Corne Ave- nue B and Nineteenth street, Rev. H Reuter-. pastor. Divine services in the English language will be held Sun day morning at 10.30. Subject "Christ's Crucifixion According to the Scrip lures" German Lenten services wiill be held at 7:30 D. m. Subject, Judas Betrayal Sunday school opens at a. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
REPORT MADE ON
 AMBULANCE FUND

James w. Donnelly. treasurer for the Anlbrine ambulance fund has forwarded $500 for the aid to the French soldiers. Miss Slsie DeWolfe, on behalf of the Ambrine fund committee. has rendered thanks for the generous contributions that Birmingham citizens gave
 It Will be recalled that Cyril Maude the eminent English actor at the meet ing in Birmingham suggested that Bir- mingham donate an ambulance to the fund and started the subscription with a check for $50 The list of contributors to the fund follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

During my career as druggist for the past fifteen years I have sold Swamp Root to customers for almost every ail- ment or complaint that human nature has fallen heir to. and as yet l don't rem memb Der. at least, do not recall sim gle instance where any one was dis satisfied with the results obtained by the use of pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. Swamp Root is as staple as castor oil and turpentine
 Yours truly,
 B. F. BEAUCHAMP, Druggist. Oct 8, 1916 Flora, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Bringing of Idle Capital to South Is of Itself Big
 Advantage
COOPERATION PLAN
 EXCELLENT FEATURE
Repayment of Principal by Install ments Will Prove of Real Bene- fit and Importance to the
 Southern Farmer

Oscar Wells, president of the First National bank of Birming- ham at the recent group meeting of Alabama bankers in Birming- ham. made an interesting talk on the new federal land bank Mir. Wells cOntended there were n num- Der of reasons for believing that economically the south will find
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
ALTRUIAN

Altrurian church, Dr. l.. A. Fealy. pas tor. The following services will be held at the church, 41-12-13 Farley building Sunday school 10 a. m. Service Il a. m. Subject: "Conversion.' Service 7:45 D. m Subject; Duty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
DILES Don't 1.,,' t. Be B; Gut Gut
tJntH lou Try Iht$ Wonderful Treat
ment. The internal

method of treatment is the cor
 rect one, and is sanctioned by the best informed physicians and surgeons Ointments, suppositories and other local applications give only temporary relief If you have piles in any form write for free sample of Pages Pile Tablets and you will bless the day that you read this Write today. E. R. Page, 476 Main st., Marshall, Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

A coat that was made by former President of the United States is proudly shown by Mai. H. T. Blacknall of Chi cago. Ninety-four years ago a youth of 20 made the coat in little tailor shop in Raleigh, N. C., for General McClana- han Years later the tailor boy became President. His name was Andrew John son. Blacxnall married McC1anahan's daughter and thus has the coat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
CHI1RCH 0F CHRIST

North Birmingham Church of Christ corner Twenty-ninth avenue and Twenty sixth street. Dr. Alfred K. Seddon. pas tor, will preach, morning at Il o'clock. evening 7;SO. Subject at night service Christianity and the War"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Sure Cure

From the Chicago Herald
 A nervous man at the opera sat behind a pair of those persons who explain the plot until his endurance was exhausted. Then he leaned forward and said;
 Excuse me, will you speak little louder? Sometimes the music prevents my hearing what you say.