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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
All tho Colonel's Fault.

The kaiser and the crown prince were
slipping a cordial.
Father, who started the war; =
quoth the crown prince, pulling on his
cigaret.
WHY, we We proved il on England,
France and Belgium, to say nothing of
Russia" sharply answered the kaiser.
Yes, | know, said the prince, but
who was really responsible
Well, his father answered, If
YOU must know, it VIZ like this. You
remember Roosevelt came back from
Africa? ! gave him good time.
showed him all around and took him
out and together we reviewed the army
When we got back to the palace. Teddy
clapped me on the back and said: Bill
YOU can lick the world and. like a
damned fool, believed him. '-Evey
body s Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

-, :. ssassfs@ys ~s@@sz.s a.. nj,
tar and Dorothy Davtnpor, IN Treason, a
Buebird spectacular war drama, in
svc acts, also Metro Drew comedy
Tomorrow Harold Lockwood WILL he
seen IN The Haunted paiama7, a five
act wonderfully, also Ben Wilson in The
Voice on the Wire, in two acts.
Toda the Princess, theatre presents
James Morrison, supported by Belle
Bruce aud Billie Billings, in the special
Vitagrarh feature production, The r Is
demption Of Dave Darcy, also the first
-. Henry short story in two acts, Past
Orr nj Rooney +. Tomorrow House
Peters will be seen il the Paramount
feature, The Heir Of the Ages.
ADVERTISE IN THE REFoRMER
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
M'CALL WINNER BY
A LARGE MAJORITY
Had Majority of $3.50 for Republican
Nomination for Governor in
Massachusetts,.

BOSTON. Sept. 26-The desire of the
Republicans of Massachusetts to continue
the war governor" in Office for a third
term was emphatically shown yesterday,
when Gov. Samuel w. Mccall was re
nominated at the primaries by majority
of $3.50 over Grafton D. Gushing of Bos
ton, former lieutenant governor The
vote was Mccall s2,426: Cushing, "a ,246
Wil1ed w Lufkin of Essex, former sec
rotary of Congressman Augustus P Gard
ner, was nominated by the Republicans
in the Sixth congressional district for tn.
seat made vacant when Congressman Gard
ner resigned to join the army
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
EX-Gov. PRoUTY's LOSS.
House at Newport and Valuable Fur
nishings Burned Tuesday.

NEWPORT, Sept. 26-Fire which
broke ont about } O'Clock yesterday
morning from cause not determined
destroyed the residence of cx-Gov.
George II. Prouty. The total loss will
amount to many thousand dollars. A
large amount of valuable furnishings
was burned. The property was insured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
DENIAL FROM VATICAN.
Pope Not to Make Proposals for Peace
Through Spanish King.

LONDON. Sept. 26.-The Vatican de
Eies reports that Pope Benedict intends
to make proposal. for peac !, the nego
tiations involving mediation by King
Alphonso Of Spain.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
PERSONAL.

Homer B. Ellis was summoned yes
terday to Burlington to enter the signal
service corps.
Mrs Ada Dowley and Mrs. W. A.
Shumway went Yesterday to Boston to
stay few days.
Mrs w H. Tubman and daughter
Mabel, of Wellfeet, Mass, came yes
terday to be guests of Miss Ruth W
Childs.
left today on an automobile trip Of q
week or 10 DAYS. They will 90 to Provi
dence, K. l., while away.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
Neighborly.

How do you like your new neigh
bors2'
| think m going to like them very
well. They re been there for six weeks
now and neither of US has gone out of
our way to say good morning to each
otaer. Detroit Free Press.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
Had Learned TO Swim.

The New London Day tells of a boy
of that town who was riding his bicycle
on the wharf at the foot of State stree
there the other day, when he went over
board, bicycle and all. People in row
boat rushed to his rescue and the little
fellow, 10 years old, called out, " Never
mind me, / can swim. Get ms wheel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26

Bobby-And all the animals went into
the ark 'cept the dog.
Elsie-Why didn t the dog go in. too9
Bobby Cause he had a bark of his
ewn-Boston Transcript
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
DEATHS.

In Bellows Falls, Sept. "a, George F.
Goodell, 81, formerly of Westminster
West.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Sept. 10, daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Martin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26

A soft boiled egg has nastier dis
position than hard boiled egg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-26

ADVERTISE IN THE REFoRMER
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
One KILLED
lACClDENT
Steps in Front of Backing En-.
gine and Body is Terribly
Mutilated.

New Rockford, N. D.. March -
Harry Collins. an engineer Of the
Great Northern railroad, was instantly
an engine being backed into the
roundhouse.s He had been walking
down the track with another man to
the round house to take IN engine
whom the accident happened. Escap.
ing steam from the moving engine
mado It impossible for Collins to see
It ana his partner narrowly escaped.
The dead man was q member OF the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Hngineers
and his body will be looked aftoe By
that organisation. Collins was Q roa-
dent Of Ninot He was not married
and had worked for the Great north-
ern for the past Is yeArA
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
piles Cured In s to IL Days

Houf drugxist Win refund monsy Il
.sAZO OINTMENT falls to cure asy
,ass Of Itching, Blind, Needing oe
lrotruding Piles In s 10 u days. 1hs
lrst application gives Eass A1sse. so.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

'HsraA Want A. Bring nssaat.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
THE U-BOAT MENACE.

The recent U-boat proves to have been al. together justified Although there has been alarming
 increase in the number of merchantmen in the last few weeks the normal movement of has not been checked fact the reports British trade show surprising increase.
 Great Britain imported 100000 worth of goods in February s4O5OOOO0O in s45O 900 April Her exports amounted s1S5OOOOOO February s22, OOOOOO in March and s215OOOOOO in April The slight falling of in exports for April probably little The imports furnish the real test because they constitute the food and military supplies that Germany is trying especially to cut off Food and munitions have been ing England greater volume than despite the U-boat successes.
 It likely that the increase will continue during the present month There has been noticeable lessen ing of the number of ships sunk lately and increase in the number of Uboats reported destroyed The Ger secretary of the navy according report received by state department. announced in speech the Rechstag May 10 that submarines being lost in considerable numbers result of the improved of destruction devised by the Allies"
 There is therefore no crisis so far at least and no for panic It highly desirable to go ahead with the vast plans formulated by government for the construction of millions of ship tonnage. It is de sirabe to hasten the launching of ships of every useful type, and neglect effort expense that may help guarantee the supremacy of allied shipping the battle is lost before startthat the chances of accomplishing object better than supposed and success is certain if do our part
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
THE "ViGILANTES."

Leading Amercian authors. men and women. have banded together to render patriotic service that only they give their country They have chosen the old of Viganes that harks back to the lawless days when great West first opened up and everyday citizens had to get together to administer justice for themselves Their purpose however is not stern as one that of the earlier Vigilantes.
 These writers will do for the United States what Hall Caine H. G. Wells and other prominent English thinkers and writers have been doing for England They will tell the public in articles essays all that is going on They will help to shape and unfy public opinion The propaganda they direct will be honest and constructive Their task will be to voice the ideals for which have entered the the big needs and hopes back of official and the moral issues at stake They have long doing this unocally. If they cooperate with the in their campaign of publicity their ser vice to the nation will be great indeed.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
sALvAelNe SUMMARIZED SHIPS.

Germany is said be contemplating the creation of and highly profitable industry after the war-savag
 ing torpedoed ships German naval engineers have per fected process by which it will be easy raise ships from the bottom of the unless they lie at great depth The big majority of the merchantmen sunk by U-boats have gone down the shallow waters around the British Isles where the problem is comparatively simple
 The Hamburger Fremdenblatt estimates that the yes ses sunk in Favorable positions in February alone $1SOOOOOOO The sea floor will soon be carpeted with many hundreds of hulls many hundreds of mil
 lions of dollars worth of merchandise.
 If the ships themselves can be raised and repaired, Germany will thus have easy of restoring her de- pleted merchant feet In the many vessels the repairs necessary make them seaworthy would entail great difficulty. they foated The cargoes that might be saved consisting goods little affected by salt water. would be of incalulable value.
 It sounds feasible. There one flaw however the German plan. If Germany can raise sunken ships SC countries there is no reason for suppos ing that her enemies will leave her monopoly of the business.
 An American system for doing almost the thing was worked out several and has actually been put in operation to small It contemplated the raising of the ships but the saving of the cargoes A company actually organized in New York City including several hardheaded metropolitan business finance the project One of the things particularly aimed at the salvaging of the gold and other vau abes that went down with the Titanic Several other notable wrecks of recent regarded be prizes The promoters also said intend seek old Spanish ships that down centuries with their freight of gold from Mexico and Peru.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
COLONEL ERODE MAY
 BE CALLED TO COlORS.

Arizona people are interested in the possibility that Colonel A. O. Brodie, major in the rough riders and former governor of the territory of Arizona, may again be called to the colors. Col
 onel Brodie went on the retired list three years ago with the rank of col oneL He graduated originally, from West Point and served in several ln- dian campaigns in Arizona and in otii
 CT parts of the west He resigned from the service and entered business life in Prescott and. later. joined the rough riders. After serving with that
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23

win this for there will be no Amer ica if she loses.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
SUPREME COURT HOLDS
 COMMISSIONS ACT VALID.

Through a decision of the supreme court of the state of Arizona the acts of the Arizona Corporation Commis, sion, relating to rates and other mat ters within its jurisdiction, within tn . state of Arizona, are binding and vald
 The test case arose when the commis- sion fined the Arizona Eastern and the southern Pacific for refusing to haul one circus train from Tucson to Phoe- nix at the same rate as charged anoth. Ter. The case originated in 1914.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23

President Wilson's criticism of German autocracy has conservative German newspapers But has borne fruit with amazing quickness if official pledges of political re- form may be trusted As the New York World remarks:
 "Germanys semi-oficia reply to President Wilson S message seems to be-That Germany does not need to would submit to having the need pointed out by any body the president is insulting scoundrel to suggest it. and that besides. she going to do it anyway"
 Which was to have been expected. by anyone who has closely followed the mental processes of the German government during this
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
NEW HOTEL IN JEROME Us NEARING COMPLETION.

Hotel Jerome" a three-story, mod ern, concrete structure. now being erected by R. Rothermel. will be com pleted and ready for business on or about August 1. The workmen on the property are rushing their job. The new hotel will relieve much of the con gesting which is now a serious matter in the big northern copper camp.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
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 FOR MEDICINES
Lydia z. Pinkha.n R1edicinc Company Publishsa Only
 Genuine Ones.

The testimonials published by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Compsry come unsolicited. Before they are used the Company takes great care to inform itsef about the writer Never know ingly, has it publishe7 n untruthful letter, never is a letter published with out written conse1tsigncd by tha writer.
 The reason tn-t thousands of wOmen from all parts of the country write such grateful letters is tEet Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has brought health and happiness into their lives. once burdened with pain and illness.
 It has relieved woEen from some of the worst forms of female ills, from dis placements. ia1a1mation, ulceration, irreguiarilie7. n--T2u5ucss, weakness, stomach troubles a1d from the blues.
 It is impossible for any woman who
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
MURDERED MAN LEAVES HALF TO HIS WIDOW.

Mrs. Albert B. Kellogg, of Mayer by the will of her husband, who was killed by Dave Morris, a son of Mrs Kellogg by former marriage, inner it's one-half of the former cattleman' estate. Its value is unknown. Young Morris is E3w in the county jail al Prescott waiting for arraignment or the charge of murder So far he has been unwilling to talk and the reason or reasons for the tragedy nave not be come public. The killing occurred a, Mayer some days ago.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
STATE HIGH GRADE
NOGALES-FT. HUACHUCA ROAD NEARLY COMPLETED.

Completion of the war department and forest services joint road from Fort Huachuca to Nogales, shortening the distance from so to 40 miles, is expected within three weeks, accord ing to Assistant Supervisor R. J. Sel kirk. The forest service has two weeks more of work and the war department about one more week. The new road will go through Canile and Duquesne, instead of through Elgin, Sonita and Patagonia.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23
DEATH CALLS OLD TIMER IN GLOBE.

In the death of Mrs. Felix Knox, in Globe several days ago, an early day
 Indian massacre, in which she figured, has again come to light. Mrs. Knox, with other settlers, escaped from the White Mountain Apacnes in ApTl:, 1883. In the fight, which occurred at York's ranch, near Clifton, Mrs. Knox s husband was killed and others of the party were captured by the marauders.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23

unit in the Spanish-Amer;can war he was named governor of Arizona and later was taken into the regular army
 He now lives in the state of New ter sey.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-23

 is well and who has never suffered to realize how these poor, suffering wo- men feel when re- stored to h alth !; and theirkeend desire to help other women who are suffering as they did.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12

prevent such increases during hos
tilities. WIFI be begun in the house
today by Representative Henry EN-
erson. OF Ohio.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12
Peanut Increasing
in Popularity

How the war ia increasing the
production OF peanuts In tho Unit
cd States r. illustrated IN figures
furnished by y II Rogers. presi.
Gent OF the Rogers Company. So
attic and Tacoma food manufao-
turerR.
For several months the Rogers
Company has been experiencing a
more rapid salo than during any
previous period In tho sales of
peanut butter. tho essential Gle
ment OF which Is peanut oil. This
oil IL about 10 per cent OF tho
weight OF tho peanut In Europe
this oil IN extracted and Is widely
used IN It's fluid form. hut tho
typical American product IN pea
nut butter.
Figures just compiled by Mr.
Rogers show that IN 1905 the yield
OF peanuts in the United States
Was estimated 70 DO worth si...
600 900. while last year a conKerva-
1.-Two estimate puts the total value
ol tho crop as Il left the farms a,
$50 .0U0 900 A survey OF the pea.
nut growing districts by tho Unit.
ed States Government indicates
that tho harvest In 1917 will he
between 10000 900 and $4,000. 900
bushels and that II will sell for
$40 n bushcl.
The food value of tho peanut r.
such as TO make universal mar
Let FIR iha nrudurf ha said .sTte
government is conducting expert,
ments designed 10 increase tho
popularity OF the peanut In Ameri.
can kitchens. II has been found
by the government experts that
10 cents worth OF peanuts have In
them as much nutrimen, as 20
cents worth OF porterhouse steak.
30 cen,s' worth OF milk or 10 cents
worth OF potatoes A dimes worth Of
tho homely goober contains 100
grams OF protein. more food value
than the authorities shy II adequate
for the consumption Of a human DO
Ing In ono day.
with wheat and eggs and meats
rising 80 high. by reason OF Eu-
ropes diminished production and
by reason Of tho waste rayagcd by
submarines. II IL no wonder that
American housewives are turning
In large numbers To peanut butter
for n food that costs less. Ia a rev
citation in its delight 10 the palate
and is likely to retain tho favor II
Is thus gaining"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12

This year. however. there has
beon n note of Holomnity In the com
mencement program never felt be-
fore. Always. after the last examl.
nations. the campus IN depopulated
by tho exodus OF underclans men.
who are bored by the final e1or@
ciacn. This year tho place In dou-
bly, deserted. Many or tho mem
berH of the graduating class them
selves are not hero TO receive their
degrees In person. At tho class
day program. Monday. and at the
baccalaureate. Sunday. ia Moany
hall. there was n conspicuous alb
sence OF men.
Slsty-seven members OF tho
class Of 1917 have volunteered
for service at tho Preside, In
various Guard units, In tho reg
ular army and navy. and In tho
ambulance corps which 10 to
leave thls week for mobilization
quarters In Allentown, Pa.
Tho annual alumni banquet will
be hold at the Commons In tho
Home Economics building on the
campus Tuesday. NJ p. m.
After tho dinner. the annual
business meeting and election OF OF.
ncers VIII be held. and an Informal
dance will close the festivities.
Victor Zcdnick. chairman OF the
committee on arrangements. urges
all former students and graduates
IN utfgud whetbrr fhny huv. mad.
reservations or not. as n largo mum.
Der OF extra plates has been pro.
vlded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12
How Thin People
May Put On Flesh
GREAT DISCOVERY ny EMINENT
SPECIALIST

Judging from tho countless prep
arations and treatments which are
continually being advertised for the
purpose OF making thin people
fieshy developing the arms. neck and
bust. and replacing ugly hollows and
angles by the soft curved lines OF
health and beauty. there are evil
IDENTITY thousands OF men and WON
On who keenly feel their excessive
thinness. and IL therefore IL "A real
pleasure TO publish herewith a sim.
pie prescription which. by correct.
Ing faulty metabolism and stimulat-
ing tho activity OF certain sluggish
vital organs. quickly produces n
marvellous transformation in the APP
pearance. tho increase in weight
frequently being astonishing. This
Increase in weight also carries with
IL general Improvement In tho
health. Nervousness, sleeplcssness
and lack OF energy which nearly al
ways accompany excessive thinness.
all quickly disappear. dull eyes be-
come bright. and pale cheeks glow
with the bloom OF perfect health.
Tho prescription. which Is abso-
lutely harmless. directs you TO take
before each meal 5-grain tablet OF
Bltro. Phosphate. such IA You may
obtain from any druggist ut trif.
ling cost. Eat all you want. but
chew your food thoroughly.
CAUTTON-Aithouxh tho above pre-
scrtption IL unsurpassed for relieving nor
vousn~e~, sie~picssnsss and general weak
meas, IL should not, owing TO its remark
able flesh ~ owing properties. he used by
an yone who dos not DESIRE 10 put ON flesh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12
PREPARE LISTS FOR
EACH CITY PRECINCT

Mayor GIN directed corpe of
stenographerr 90 prepare select
service registration lists Tuesday.
10 be placed IN each city precinct
Tho only list at present In In the
county-city building. The public is
expected by the government 10 in.
spect the list and report slackerS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. the hn,iscptic
powder TO be shaken irto tho Shoes
and sprtnkisd into tho foot bath. II
feet. and takes tho sttnx out Of
corns and bnntons. Used by tho
allied and German troops at the
front Aliens Foot Ease 10 a Ger
tain relief for sweating, calIoua
tired. aching feet Sold by druKgtata
everywhere. use. Always use " to
break in new shoes Trial package
FREE. Address Allen s. olmstod.
L. Roy. ". \.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-12
MATTHEWS Goes
TO SEE WILSON
And talk SHIPS
Dr. Mark A. Matthews 10 90

Or. Mark A. Matthews 10 90
Ing TO Washington. D. C.
In fact. he's on his way East
now, having left at 10 .. m.
Hes going 70 see his old
ehum. Woodrow, with whom
he got pretty thick when no
was moderator Of the Presby-
terlan church OF America.
And he'll have a talk with
HIS old pal. Gregory. the attor
rey general.
And he'll have q little chat
with good old Franklin X.
Lane. secretary OF the Interior.
And he'll put In boost for M.
tlonal prohibition.
And he'll put In booet for equal
suffrage.
To Boost Wooden Ships
And he'll put In several boosts
for wood shiphullding on tho Pa
cific Coast.
outside OF that. and several 9th.
" iAkA' AhiukNs NAlf NbAANt WIN
have thing 10 do while he's at
the national capital.
DR.. Matthews and President wn.
son aro personal friends OF long
standing.
II believe tho success OF the
war will be Influenced In large
measure by making the nation
dry" DIR. Matthews declared be.
fore leaving.
To Urge Woman Suffrage
And since tho women arc TO do
n goodly portion OF mems work
now. surely there is no valid arEu.
ment left why they should not be
entitled To an equal voice and vote
in the government
Prom printed statements, !
gather that Gen. Goethhs Is ur.
friendly TO wood shipbullding. Not
only will n program OF opposition
TO wooden ship construction he
detrimental 10 the Northwest. but
IL will be- disastrous 10 tho nation
because IL means delay In furnish.
Ing the necessary carrying capac.
lily for food shipments across the
seas"