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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
SATURDAY, DECEMBER :, 1918.
PROBATION AND CHARITIES

". II. Jeffrey, secretary of ths sto.o
.'afa OF charities and probation, in his
ias' report says that there were 900
persons on probation in this state No.
l. 1918 The secretary has rust com
pieted an inquiry as to the earning "a.
paeity and the number of dep4nds,..
OF the parolers. This shows that os5
male parolers are earning an AVERAGE
OF 5000 per week and have 533 nor.
sons dependent upon them. Tho
sweniy'three female parolers are earn.
ing an average of $3.50 per week and
nave fourteen persons dependent nm
on them. The total weekly earnings
of the 2ss parolers amount to s5soe .
10, very creditable showing and n
material aid for the SAT dependents
looking to them for support. The fact
that only three warrants for the ar.
rest of practitioners were issued in Tho
month of November shows that Wv.
mont's probation system is working
well and the earnings they report must
materially aid in the support Of the de.
Pendents upon them.
In addition to the oversight Of these
Paroiers the probation officer has a
large amount Of work TO perform in
the charitable part of his Office. He ia
required to inspect town poor houses.
see TO cases of children without sup.
port or IN immoral homes, aid mothers
of large families where il is desiyahle
to keep the children in their own home
rather than In some public institution
and inspect public charitable institu.
tions. 1t will be seen that in both de-
partments of his work Secretary JEFF
frey has n mammoth task.
Rumor says the legislature will be
asked to give man for each of these
branches of the work, or to create one
secretary of charities and one probe.
ton officer, and already the cry has
arisen that this would Re creating more
Offices II would but il may be wise 70
create another Office. The state wants
the parole of criminals continued be.
cause it is working so we'll. One could
hardly expect single man TO properly
superintend 600 people. even under one
roof. With them scattered about the
state the difficulty is much greater and
II would seem that it should be uiven
the entire time of one man-a very
able man at that
The care of unfortunate children is
of great importance to the state be-
cause the possibility Of developing
them into respectable and self support
ing men and women is great. OF equal
importance is the maintenance of
homes by desirable mothers and
knowledge that the public charitable
institutions are properly performing
their duties. There Is a tremendous
job for another very able man in thfs
part Of the work. It may be really de-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
Little Benny's
Note Book
BY LEE PAPE
The Park Ave. News.


Weather. Still mite erly in the morning.
Sissiety. A serprize party was gave to
Mr.. Leroy Shooster 4 yeers ago being be-
fore he moved erround heer wich he's still
tawking about it.
Musical Notes. Last week Artie Alix.
anders mother took him to a orkester con-
cert on account of his father not wunt-
ing to go and he's bin making noises like
a orkester and waving his hands initiating
the leeder-ever sints, awffin inter1upting
peoples conversation to do it.
Pome by Skinny Martin.
SUDDEN DISAPPEERENCES.
/ tried to pick up sparrer
Acting like it couldent fly,
But it flew up perfeck and disappeared,
And L herd fire engines and SO did |.
Spoarts. Skinny Martin is the cham
peen long distants foot bali kicker. the
ony trubble being that he cant hardly ever
tell wat direcktion its going in till after
1t starts.
Who wunts to lern TO be detecktiye
Tor sents lessin? See Benny Potts,
who has jest red hole book of Sherlock
Homes stories twice. Results garanteed
or elts its your own fawlt (Avvertize-
mentl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

:. The Reforner 10 on sale every eveaip, =,
The following news dealers: "
c, ss.nisosfe BsttlshosO Sews Co. e w.
aouse Pharmacy. Aliens Depot Eews.stand
nHeolr J. Bower. Q Riverview Street Cor,
E.t p S.sSsss Il. + : SssS Ser.
Putney, M. C. Williams.
Hewfane, N. NJ. Batcheider.
Lounshend, c. w. Cutler.
west Townshend, c. II. Erout.
jamaica, X. J. Daggett
Soutn Londonderry, r II. Tyler.
south Vernon, z B. Buffum.
10TH rornrsid. nss:7 Thompson Bros
wweu Cnerefaeld, \. 4, Mrs. W. Streeter.
nninsdsie, n. H. w. II. Lyman.
ofeenheld, xass, Greenfield Nevs Co
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

The urgent recommendation of Post
master General Burleson of government
ownership of the telegraph and tele-
phone lines made in his annual report,
Is not likely TO affect the popular mind
very much. Mr.. Burleson has long
been an advocate of government own.
ership regardless of its defects. Just
think how "hello" girl. sure of n
government position for life, might
act and decide whether or not you want
TO take the chance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
Didn't Mind Put
ting Up With
Trials.

OellSQIIul ana we
all talked about it."
"Yes, l remember our talk" said
young John Turkey.
80 do l." said young George Tur-
key.
I've been thinking it over since
them" said young Master Turkey.
When we first heard the news" he
continued. that we were being fed for
special day and only being fed so
that folks could eat us, we were quite
sad. You remember that GRANDPA
Their Turkey told US the reason for our
fine meals?"
I'VE most certainly do remember it,
said the other two turkey brothers.
I'VE did feel just little better after
few moments of Grandfather Tur-
keys talk said young Master Turkey,
because he said that it was fine to
live a glorious life full of food even
If 1t were not to be for long. That
cheered us up bit"
yes" said young George Turkey,
that made me feel quite happy again"
1T made me feel the same way"
said young John Turkey.
'But I've been feeling happier since
them" said young Master Turkey.
HAS 1t made you happier to think It
all overi" asked young George Tur-
key.
1T has," said young Master Turkey.
I've been finding out more about IL
There are q number of old turkeys
around the barnyard and they've been
telling me all that happens.
They have safd that some of us
were to be eaten on Thanksgiving day,
which Grandfather Turkey told us /
found out more about that day, too
It's a day when folks are thankful :;
they're thankful for everything they've
got-health, sunshine, happy homes,
folks who love them and whom they
love-and, oh. they've got very many
things to be thankful for.
But mostly they're thankful be.
cause good many years ago this
country in which is this barnyard was
a very young country and 1t was
through brave men who didn't mind
putting up with many trials who stayed
and built up the country.
They made barns and pig pens and
houses you mean" said Young John
Turkey.
yes, and cities and villages, towns
rand hamlets." said young Master Tur-
key.
Continue with your story" said
young George Turkey.
$50 people celebrate this day every
year to show they are thankful that
they are living in this country which
is wonderful land of freedom and
sunshine and libertyl'
Il don't believe they usually men,
ton sunshine along with freedom and
liberty" said young George Turkey.
'but no matter. 1t sounds all right,
and sunshine is nice, too"
and then some of US are saved and
used on a day which comes not long
afterward. when an old fellow named
Santa Claus climbs down chimneys
and fire escapes and takes presents to
children and fills their stockings with
oranges and apples and all sorts of
goodies. On this day, which is known
as Christmas day, they have turkey,
too. It's most important day-the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

The executive committee of the Yer
mont Association for the Prevention Of
tuberculosis met "Wednesday afternoon at
the office Of the secretary, II W. Slocun,
N the state laboratory building at Bur
hngton 1t was recommended that the
name of the association be changed to the
Vermont tuberculosis association. The
secretary presented plan for intensive
work in Montpelier and Barre and, after
discussion, 1t was voted to authorize the
secretary to look up the matter further and
see il he will receive sufficient encourage
ment from the authorities of these two
cities to further the work in either one or
both places as outlined
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

The Hartford Courant is another
paper that holds the dog responsible
for the small number of sheep in the
state OF Connecticut. You are wrong.
neightor. There are fewer dogs per
family now than when the sheep in
tustry was the most hourishing. The
lack of fences and the high price OF
land restrict sheep raising more than
dogs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

NJ. H. Alexander, who is the represent
ative-elect from St. Adams to the general
assembly. Is candidate for the speakership
and IS carrying on an active campaign for
election to that office when the legisla-
ture convenes. The only other candidate
for the speakership is Representatives
Charles Dana, who was elected to fill out
the unexplred term of Stanley c. Wilson.
of Chelsea. who resigned TO accept a
Judgeship. Mr.. Dana is also carrying on
an active campaign
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

s1raole to increase the personnel in
this new department of public effort in
the state of Vermont. Certainly it
should not he refused simply because
it viii make another Office holder.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

In making US nice for themselves they
make 1t nice for us while we are
around"
And what he said was true, for they
had a beautiful meal right then and
! there. while young Master Turkey told
the other Turkey brothers more about
Thanksgiving day and Christmas-th
two great days to come,
So they. felt very proud and gobbled
delightedly all afternoon as they
talked about it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

We had hoped that before winter
had become settled thing the
traffic post at the junction of main and
High streets, which has had such a tip
sy angle toward the West for so long.
would be righted to look more in keep
ing with Brattleboro s staid and sober
thoroughfsre.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
dom OF the sea, and we the freedom of
the sugar bowl
Keeping Up Their Courage.
(Rutland NeMs.l

: That Montpelier is ahead of its ri.
val on one count is shown by the Mont
pelier Argus which says: They sang
louder in Montpelier than they did in
Barre on Thanksgiving afternoon, any
way ''-Brattleboro Reformer.
Perhaps Montpelierites feel that
singing is like whistling and that the
louder they do it the better they keep
their courage up
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
VERMONT NEWS.

Nermont's Christmas tree crop is much
smaller than in former years, owing prin-
cipally to the difficulty of obtaining ade-
quate shipping facilities. In consequence,
many evergreens on the hillside are left
to thrive, if only for another year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Frank c. Williams. assisted BIZ Deputy
Bank Commissioner Charles F. Heath and
Mrs. Inez Besset OF his department. com
menced Thursday morning an audit OF the
auditor Of accounts Office at Montpelier.
This audit has TO do with the making Of
the report TO the general assembly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
TO ADVERTISERS.
TO rHg sUpScpTBEHs

II 10 the aim Of the nanareren, a ..,,,,.
eiheient service 10 the delivery Of ,he nspef
each night, and II solieits the cooperation Of
ssuosSrioers 70 that end. Prompt reports should
on The noSning following the onission' In
person By telephone OF postal card, thus eo.
aoIns the cause. Of the error 10 be promptly
coy Immediately applied. II l. ONLY by thls
s method That the pablishef can secure tie de-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
Made His Aunt Happy.

cit is the duty of everyone Of you
to make at least one person happy
during the week." said the Sunday
school teacher. "Have yong
Il did," said Johnny promptly.
That's nice. Whnt did you do?'
II went TO see my aunt. and she's
always happy when go home again"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

We are down and out and my faith.
er is a broken man. Isn't that
enough punishment? asks the ex-
crown prince of Germany. We can an
swer that question. No.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Although Governor Graham failed 10
realize his opportunity to give the peo-
pie of the state real cause for Thanks
giving there is still time for him TO
make them an acceptable Christmas
present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
affidavit accompanying the QUESTIONABLE
swore they were married

For the first time in the history OF the
city Rutland is importing ice for home
consumption. The supply harvested last
winter is entirely exhausted and as al
most every town along the Rutland rail
road has such reduced quantities it is
difficult to secure supply The shortage
is thought to be due to the fact that
labor shortage and very heavy ice caused
some of the smaller companies to house
a short supply last winter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

m o S t important
day, l believe. in
the year."
$50 we're espe-
cially saved for
{ wo important
days." said young
George Turkey.
That's fine. It's
a great honor
shown to tur-
keys"
1T is indeed"
said young John
Turkey, "and not
only do they do
us this honor. hut
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

A German spy might learn some
thing by studying the methods of some
OF the New Hampshire residents in
their attempts to smuggle liquor into
their state.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

The old saying "absence makes tn,
heart grow fonder,' may work out
among the congressional Republicans.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Transactions in the customs district Of
Vermont for October shows the value Of
free merchandise imported to have been
1913; dutiable merchandise. sass. +6l, du-
ties collected, Si5,le324; domestic mer-
chandise exported. $5,25o,574 and the for
eisn merchandise exported S245,a59
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

1t is said that the ex-kaiser
spends his entire time writing. If it is
his life history we would like to have
a hand in the last chapter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

''<ft ~ d y 2
you been think
ing over?" asked
young G org
Turkey.
q" Y e s." said
young John Tur-
key, please be
good enough to
tell US what you
have been think
Ing over"
You remember
the other day we
were SO pleased
because we were
being given so
much to eat? We
said it was quite
delightful and We
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

The mighty are still falling A des
patch from Copenhagen states tina,
Hindcnburg is to be arrested. !,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
Member Of Tne Asaoeta,.h Pc.

me AsSceiated Press is exclusively co
titied to the use for publication Of ali nsT.
ossR.tshss credited to /. and not otherwise
published herein. 1884 news
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07
MDCfS[y[N|NQ|
FAIRY TALE
MORE ABOUT TURKEYS.
81 hAM @AuMt BOsNtR

Well" said young Master Turkey,
I've been thinking it over"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Harold Miles of Barre town was taken
by Deputy United States Marshal G.. T.
Lackey to Rutland Thursday morning to
be gwen a hearing before the United
States district court on the charge OF
falling TO comply with the draft regula.
tons in not registering at the proper
time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

The president is enjoying the free
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

IN THE DAILY
REFQRMER BRING RESULTS,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Attorney Alfred G.. Whittemorc OF Bur
lington suffered a shock Of paralysis Tues
day evening. Mr. Whittemore Is one of
the oldest members of the Chittenden
county bar and has been for years at
torney for the Burlington Traction com
pany. He Is also director of the How.
ard National bank.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Albert Hooker. 10, Of Poultney, com
mltted suicide by hanging himself in the
cellar OF his home Wednesday night. His
body was found Thursday by his son,
Lawrence, who happened to go into the
cellar. Mr.. Hooker had stepped off a
chair. having placed az rope around his
neck and tied it to pipe. !,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Franz II. Brooks, federal food admins.
tratorytor Vermont was given a compli-
mentafy dinner at the Hotel Barre Thurs
day evening by the employees in the food
office at the state house. The party con-
sisted OF II persons who enjoyed dinner
at which venison was served Miss Mil
dred Best and Miss Laura Parker, who
expect soon to go TO France for service in
!. ". {. a. work, were presented use
full gifts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Fred Sherman and Miss Anna Kimberly.
both OF Rutland. pleaded not guilty to
charges OF falsifUng QUESTIONABLE in
the federal court Friday. They have been
IN Jail for two months. Judge Howe took
the case under advisement and they fur
nlshed 500 bail to appear in court Dec.
IL Sherman and Miss Kimberly in an
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

News OF the death at Glens Falls, \. Y,
OF Rev. Ozro Roys, who was at one time
pastor OF the Baptist church at Waterbury
center, has been received. Mr. Roys had
been IN the pastorate over AZ years. Be
sides his pastorate at Waterbury he had
been in ST. Johnsbury. Sheffield and SUIT
ton At st. Johnsbury church was
erected and 100 added to the church, so OF
them by baptism. Mr. Roys was also an
evangelist of much note.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Miss Edna G. Lyons of Rutland. for
merly OF Rochester has brought suit in
Rutland county court against Ralph T.
Severy of Brandon, a well-known resident
OF that place, in which she seeks to re
cover damages of 5000, claiming that she
had been injured to that extent because
of his: refusal to marry her after a prom.
Use to do so
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-07

Rev. Arthur V. Allen, assisted superin
tendent OF the Vermont State a8tist con
yention. has rendered his resignation tc
take effect December 81. He has accepted
a hearty and unanimous call to the Main
street Baptist church at Newport. Mr.
Allen Is led to this decision BY throat
trouble which prohibits so much public
speaking as his present position, requires
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
SHAKESPEARE'S NATAL
DAY TO BE OBSERVED
Usual Celebration Will Take
Place at Forrest Home
This Afternoon

The Edwin Forrest Home. Holmes
burg. is one place in Philadelphia in
which the 354th anniversary Of tho birth
Of William Shakespeare will be cele-
brated today.
Following n rule laid down by For
rest when he left MS estate at Spring
brook as a permanent home for ac-
tresses and actors who had passed the
age when they were able TO appear in
the glare of tho footlights, the little
group which has retired from the profess
sion to the hospitality Of tho home will
faithfully observe the day. Forrest de-
creed that each year the memory Of the
Bard Of Avon must be houorcd and 50 if
is done.
Many Of those who have sought shelter
in the home have at one time or another
"trod the boards" in the roles of Shy
locl;, Hamlet. Juliet. Portia and the
many other characters Of the poets pen.
They gather each year, some missing
By death and others added through new
retirements, to listen to eulogies and
hear readings from the works of Shake
speare
Prominent speakers and actors'travel
to the home to aid in tho celebration.
The exercises today will begin at 3
o'clock Invitations have been sent out
to many people in Philadelphia who are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
Well-KnOwn Writer Dead

Nsrr,es5 y. y, April 23.-The Rev. Or.
e,ashae aae Baptist Church. This city. died
lhsr y az his home here Sunday soon
~ ,vo9 naucting morning services. He
aoriese known as a writer of children's
D massIlio anu was a frequent contributor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
UNIVERSITIES DENTAL
GRADUATES PROMOTED
Lieut.. Sanderson Appointed
Lieutenant Colonel. Two
Others Majors

Several important promotions Of grad
uatcs Of the Thomas W. Evans Dental
Institute Of the University of Pounsyl-
vania i'm the military service have been
announced by Secretary John 4 Rcimold.
These promotions are recorded as soon
as received and several hundred are in
the list since the publication Of the
dental war records on February S In tn"
Pennsylvania Gazette.
Tho appointment of Ticutcuau, Nor
timer Saudcrson. ur the class Of 1909
10 be a licutcuau' ,ulura i'm th" dental
corps cf the United States army is
among the more important promotions
recorded at this time. captain i. Craig
King has been made major In the
dental corps and is now attached to- the
surgeon generals Office i'm Washington.
Two other first licutcuautS who have
been promoted to the rank Of major are
Walter IT, Richardson's % D., now at
tached to the surgeon generals office.
and Robert II. Ivy. '01 D.. ON duty in
France. W. e. Spcaliman, 81 D.. now ON
duty i'm France, is made a captain.
Graduates of the dental school now
living in New Zealand and Australia also
are winning high honors. Word has just
been received Of the promotion of Ernest
g. WinstOnc. 10 H., TO be a major in the
New Zealand dental corps. Edmund l."
Hentou, '0S D., has been made a captain
/ i'm the same corps.
Achilles RibOlla Nirodoma, % j.. Is
/ now a major i'm the Italian army and has
/ been made director of the IlospidalC
| Franceso Fcrrara, Palermo, Italy.
! 40 department Of the University has
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
TO REARGUE OLD WAR CASE
Nirginia-West Virginia Suit to Be
Discussed Again

Washington. April ga reargument
of proceedings instituted by the State of
Virginia to compel West Virginia to pay
a Judgment Of Sl2,293,000 resulting from
a suit to collect NirPinias Civil war
Court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
BLOOMERS CAUSE ROW
High School Girl Refuses to Appear
in Them Before Principal

\rw York. April 2&.-l;u,h Wagner
seventeen, Of Nyark High School. re-
fused to 60 before the superintendent
Of schools while a'tircd i'm athletic
bloomcrS. which resulted i'm the rysigua-
tion Of Miss Louise Arjdlson, her physi-
cal culture teacher
While taking physical exercises. the
girl was ordered to appear before super
ntcndcnt H. !. Wightmau because of
having moved in the wrong direction.
Her refusal To- do So brought ou a.
soulIlc between instructor aud pupil iu
Nhirh the girl was banged against
hooks ON the wall. leaving bruises ul
her back and arms
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-23
sEAWEED A REAL FOOD
suggested That U. s. Eat 1t as Does
Japan

,,S York, April 23.-Whale, shark.
naly seaweed. The latter. il you
x ,e W the announcement at the Museum
q, natural llistory's food exhibit at
AMY .S1u central Terminal, is more or less
NJ and as such is recommended for
-, ~ american homes. Anyway, it is
AZ 1ns leiy eaten in Japan, and every
4, Angws what scrappers the japanese
,ss, Inc placard in full, introducing the
'sseed case, reads:
l,ns or the principal factors i'm
NJ g.h ~, food supply is the seaweed, and
us country, with superior resources.
~ entirely ignored this valuable prod
,'s,a, shd allowed TO go to waste a very