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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06
A HERO EVERY DAY
Brave Deeds of Men in Americas
Fighting Service.

Official navy department commenda-
ton has been given to Linford H. Sey-
bert, boatswain's mate, first class
Y. ). N, for gallantry in rescuing an.
other enlisted man from drowning. The
rescued man had fallen from dock
and had become SO panic-stricken that
he would have drowned had not Sew
bert acted promptly. Enlisting April
Is, 1918, at the macy yard, Norfold
Va, Seybert gave as his next of kir
his mother, Mrs. Minnie Seybert, East
Brady, Pa.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06

Having failed after four years of
strenuous endeavor to overcome Britain
and France it must require pretty
mathematics for the Germans to figure
how they are to succeed now that the
power of the United States is being
thrown more heavily every day on the
side of the entente allies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06
First Market Place.

The town records contain illusions
to the market place" as early as 1886.
Three years before, in 1853, the gen
eral court had ordered that a market
should be kept in Boston every Thurs
day, and the place selected was the
widest part of State street (then
known INTERCHANGEABLE as Water street
and Market street, where it opened
into the main street or highway of Rox.
bury.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS

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Prompt reports should be given of each
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ing following the omission in person
by telephone or postal card. thus enabling
the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied. 1t is only
by this method that the publisher car
secure the desired service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06
TO ADVERTISERS.

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80 cents an inch for first insertion, 25
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
ton. Limited space on first page al
double rates.
Space rates on application
Classified advertisements-Ffve cents q
line first insertion with so per cent dis
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for each subsequent insertion without
change of copy.
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06
STATE NEWS NOTES.
Young Doctors Ready for war Work,

The graduating exercises of the med
zeal college of the University of Yer
mont were held Tuesday afternoon at
the medical college in Burlington. De-
grees were awarded to % young men
by the acting president, George H. Per
kins. Clealand Austin Sargent of
Richford was awarded $50 in gold for
the highest percentage in his studies
for the entire course. Charles Noble
Church of Burlington received the sec
ond prize of $25.
The Gov. Woodbury. annual prize of
$50 in gold for the best clinical work
went to Walter Louis Hogan of Bur
lington. Every member of the class
has applied for service in the army OF
navy and in most of the cases has been
accepted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06

Double-tread wheels have been invented
for motortrucks, the inner treaels, which
are slightly smaller than the tife-cariying
ones, being formed to fit railroad tracks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06

For motor trucks with broad, fiat tires
an Englisiiman has invented an antisk,d-
ding device consisting of large metal rings
fastened together with chains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06
Member Of the Associated pres.

The Associated Press Is exclusively
entitled to the use for publication of all
news dispatches credited to II and not
otherwise credited in this paper and also
the local news published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06

Prices for an asbestos shingle plant are
wanted in Bristol, Va.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-06

antly, shes only half stupid. That
makes it trifle better presume"
All the pigs thought this was a
great joke, but Mrs. Duck paid no at
tention to this remark. Instead she
said:
"And she Ia Tar mora handsome
Evening star., 1918-06-24
The Mess Graft.

Better methods of checking will
doubtless result from the disclosures
of graft by the camp mess sergeants in
this neighborhood who have been de-
tected taking commissions from sup
ply men and permitting short deliver
les. It is not surprising that in such
an immense organization as our Army
has become within the past year some
dishonesty should exist. Indeed, it is
surprising. that there has not been more
owing to the opportunities offered and
the temptations put in the way of the
snen responsible for purchases. Re-
sponsibility is primarily upon the
dealers, who sought trade by granting
bonuses to the sergeants. The detec-
tion Of this series of frauds which had
become systcrlatized to the point Of a
veritable organization among the en-
listed men undoubtedly will cause its
complete checking. A better method
Of inspection and accounting will, Of
course, be instituted. 1t is unfortu-
nate that there should have been any
grating, but luckily it was caught be-
fore it grew iato large proportions.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
DR.. Rarthelme's Figures.

DR.. George Barthelme, one-time edi-
tor Of the Cologne Gazette, spent sew
eral years in Washington as corre-
spondent of that paper. He was active,
observant, social and industrious and
he wrote many letters that were pub
lished and. it is now believed, many
reports that were never published, re-
garding conditions in America. That
he was one Of Germany's large force of
agents" here to note facts not gener-
ally discussed in print, for the guidance
of the government at Berlin, became
suspected when the war broke in 1914,
and this belief became q conviction
when America entered the war. He
was first held under surveillance and
then was interned in a western city
and eventually was allowed to return
to Germany, by special dispensation.
Whatever may be the nature Of DR..
3arthelmc's secret reports to Berlin,
he is now engaged in work in line
with that governments most ardent de-
sire. He is conducting a camouflage
campaign regarding Americas capacity
to deal effective military blows. It is
to the interest Of Germany at present
to make her people believe that the
United States cannot render efficient
aid to the allies in the war. Conse-
queRtly, doubtless under orders, Dr..
Evening star., 1918-06-24

acceptably in Congress. The legisla-
ton Of this day, important as all con-
cede, is no moro important than will
be the legislation to follow. Congress
for some years-for at least six, which
is the length Of a senatorial term-will
have its hands full of work. IF the
var continues, that work will require
the greatest care. If the war ends, the
work Of reconstruction, which will be-
gin at once, will not only require care,
but be OF a nature taxing the resources
Of all charged with it.
Mr.. Nelson is a republican, we'll
grounded in party doctrine. He has q
republican record. This, Of course, was
known to the democrats who Endorsed
him for reelection. They did not de-
mand, they do not expect, any change
of front or faith on his part in party
matters. He will enter on his fifth
term as party man.
So that, in Mr.. Nelson's case, politics
is not adjourned. His political record
is as clear as his record toward the
war, which is non-political. Presum-
ably he will continue both records,
supporting his party on party ques-
tions, and the government on the ques-
ton which has risen above parties,
and must be kept at that altitude until
peace is restored, and everything, all
around, is working smoothly again.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Politics Not Adjourned.

In the Minnesota primary held last
week, Senator Nelson, candidate to
succeed himself, had a hundred and
.hirty-odd thousand the best Of the
por. He was first, and his opponent
nowhere.
This result is not ascribable alto
gether to Mr.. Nelson's attitude toward
the war, which had brought him much
praise from both parties. The Presi-
dent himself had testified to the value
of the senator's support Of war meas
ures.
But more than that, much as that
was, attached to the appeal in the SEN
ator's behalf. He had a most excel
,lent record to show for his four
terms. Why not a ffthi At seventy.
i've he was still in every way fit. His
large experience, as we'll as his ability
would count in the longer service
sought.
The appeal proved irresistible. Mr.
Nelson will get the fifth term. That
he will employ it well nobody ques-
.ions.
This is good time for the manifes-
tation of gratitude by constituencies
toward those who have served them
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Congress and the War Task.

4 "drive' is on in Congress for a
recess while the ways and means COM
mittee of the House is drafting the new
revenue measure. It is estimated that
several weeks will be required for the
work. The committee has collected,
and is still collecting, variety Of mat
ter bearing upon the task; and this
must be digested with care. It should
not be hastily disposed Of. An enor-
nous sum Of money is involved, and
every assessable interest in the country
anxiously awaits the result Of the COM
mittee's deliberations.
This "drive" contemplates hurried
action on some huge appropriation
bills, some important conference re-
ports, and other business Of conse-
ouence. Such business should never be
hurried. If time should be taken in
deciding. questions about raising
money, time should be taken also about
app-opriating money. Haste in the
one case might prove as expensive as
in the other.
Conference reports especially should
be watched. Some very undesirable
legislation has at times been enacted
by a too prompt acceptance Of the ad-
iustment Of differences between House
and Senate behind closed doors. Con-
ferees meet and squabble; the contro-
versies get on their nerves; when final
iy a truce is called and an agreement
reached which satisfies nobody and
does not properly cover the case. Later
too late-the undesirable action ap-
pears in its true light.
Congress is here. A great deal Of
public business is here. A great deal
of concern exists. A great deal is at
stake. The congressional campaigns
will 60 on whether candidates are at
home in charge Of their own interests,
or in Washington attending to the gov
ernment's interests.
The war goes on. Its length is be-
yond human calculation. Its exactions
are heavy; and they grow. Changes in
the situation are swift. All on the bat
lie fronts is now in motion. American
forces are there; and the number is
rapidly increasing. Congress, there
fore. should be ready to render upon
the instant any help required of it to
meet all possible emergencies.
In other words-and in words which
are pat enough today in the light Of
so much feminine employment-Con-
g.ess should stick to its knitting until
the end Of the very necessary task it
now faces.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Austria's Disaster.

Austrian armies today face the worst
reverse in their history. From Mon
tello to the .Adriatic along the route
of the swollen Piave they are trying
to extricate themselves from perilous
positions under withering gunfre and
valiant, impetuous Italian infantry at
tacks. Italian armies are inf1icting
maximum punishment as the enemy
struggles to get back 'over the river
ard through the inundated regions on
either side of its banks. Many of the
bridges thrown over the Piave by the
Austrians have been swept away by
floods or concentrated fire Of allied
guns. The Austrians must drag their
guns back through water and mud or
forsake them. They must move
swiftly, which is believed impossible,
to escape the loss Of tens Of thousands
of men and great masses Of military
stores, III view Of the speed with
which the Italians are following.
Gratifying indeed, as must be the
news of the Austrian debacle, it must
not be taken for granted that Austrian
military power will be crushed in the
present series of actions. The same
natural conditions that are forcing the
Austrians to retreat from their ex-
tremely perilous positions will mill
tate for the moment against the 1tal-
ians following them over the Piave in
fierce, and for this reason the military
operations all along the river probably
will settle down into a deadlock until
the river has resumed its natural char
scter, at which time the Austrians may
try again or the Italians endeavor to
cross and by concerted action sweep
the enemy out of northeastern Italy.
But the real menace to the allies in
Italy still lies to the north in the re-
gions stretching from the Piave to
Lake Garda and north of this point in
the region of Tonale pass. The Aus
.rian command undoubtedly will re-
vert to its plans of campaign of last
year when it was desired to press down
the river Brenta to the east of the
,Asiago plateau and overrun the plains
of Venetia- and Lombardy. Austrians
recently have been concentrating forces
in this region. That they soon will usher
in great offensive endeavors at this
point where they are faced by French,
British and Italians is almost unques-
toned IN view Of the fact that the ef-
feet of losses and reverses along the
Piave must be counteracted by sue
cesses elsewhere if the flames of popu-
lar wrath are to be quenched.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
The Draft Ages.

Sentiment prevails more and more
strongly for an extension Of the draft
ages rather than further calls upon the
registrants between the ages Of TWEEN
ty-one and thirty-one. The present
process Of "combing" the classes to
bring the largest number possible Of
men into "1-A" for immediate eligibil-
ity has gone about as far as possible
without serious dislocation of indus
trial conditions. There are large num-
bers Of men available for military
service between tlnrty-one and forty
one, while between nineteen and twen-
ty-one are perhaps as many, eager and
fully competent for duty. Extension
of the draft ages will present a more
systematic application Of the principle
Of selection upon which the draft law
is founded than by further concentra-
tions within the original registration.
The chief purpose Of the selective draft
law is to secure for military service
those who can LIE spared from the nee
essary lines rf occupation, and wh".e
enrolment in the ranks entails the
least distress socially. Eventually the
draft ages will undoubtedly have to he
extended, and it shor]d be done nov
rather than later, to widen the field Of
possible selection at once and thus
minimize by equalization the drain
upon the country's industrial forces.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Barthelme has addressed great meet
ing at the capital. The dispatch re-
gard:ng it says that he told his hear
ers that 5o,o00,0 900 Americans are pro-
German. that $4,000, 900. including 49,
100000 negroes, are at least neutral,
and that this leaves only s5,ooo,0oo on
the side Of the allies. And to clincn
the argument he said that even if we
had an army Of 1,ooo,o 900 men it would
take 100000 tons Of shipping to get
it to Europe.
Our pitiful s5,ooo,ooo Of real pro-war
people are really doing q miraculous
work. They are buying bonds at
rate never before dreamed possible.
Recently they subscribed over $780,
100000 to the Red Cross. They have
supplied over 100000 to the military
ranks and 100000 to the Navy, and are
rapidly providing more. They have
put nearly 100000 men in France.
They are putting forth an industrial
effort never before approached by such
\ meager number. And for more mi
nority Of the people they are main
tanning a war front Of such apparent
unbroken character that the poor allies
Of France, England and Italy are Who'll
" deceived into expressions Of the
most enthusiastic admiration and graft
tude.
DR.. 3arthelme can, Of course, make
his figures what he wants. The lower
he places the fighting strength Of the
American Army the more deeply the
German people who hear and believe
him are deceived. More power to his
agile tonguel May it wag increasingly.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

The War Industries Board fails to
discover a wool shortage that will JUS
tify any heavy increase in the cost of
clothes. People who start rumors cal
culated to upset tho nerves Of sensi-
tive manufacturers and dealers ought
to be looked after.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Every soldier who goes to France
feels indignant at having been taken
from peaceful productive enterprise
and the "boche" may as well prepare
to take the consequences.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Emperor William has denied food to
the Emperor Charles. Austria has
pretty well recovered from the delu-
sion that emperors were sincerely
standing together this year.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

If paper clothing should come into
nse, people with taste for loud ef-
feets will make a mad rush for the
Gcomic sections"
Evening star., 1918-06-24
George WashinRt0n.

uoOxBo W29uluKtOus
I wish that old George Washington
Could leave the postage stamp
And look around him just for fun,
Or maybe take tramp
Where busy avenues now trace
Their lines round halls Of fame,
And see the wonders of the place
That bears his honored name!
What would George say to selfish fear.
That crave oblivious ease,
What would he say to profteers
In moments such as thesei
His praise was warm and generous;
His wrath was fierce, they say.
There's much that he might say to us
Should he come back today.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
At a DisadvantaEe.

At Disadvantage.
"Civilization has not done much for
the American Indian"
"No," replied Broncho Bob. Tve
often thought about how much better
show the noble red man would have
had if prohibition had been invented
before America was discovered"
Evening star., 1918-06-24

In times Of food economy there is a
tendency to criticise a fat man. This
is unfair. A diet Of corn and potatoes
is bound to produce its effect.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

The summer day when it is "hot
enough to fry an egg on tho pave
mcnt" has not yet contributed its
slight relief to fuel problems.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Constantly increasing wages and
constantly increasing prices serve to
make the work Of keeping household
accounts more complicated every year.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

The gentlemen in charge Of the
United States Treasury's conscience
fund doubtless have high hopes this
year.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Every one Of the arguments for the
other three liberty loans is good for
the fourth.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Bernstorf ought to have been able
to tell Berlin how fast this country
could NOV e, once 1t made a start.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANpER JOHNSON.
Vindicated.

Vindicated.
"I must compliment my wife on the
way she puts on furs in early June"
"You admire themp
"No. But it shows she was some
weather prophet"
Evening star., 1918-06-24

The Prussian plotter speaks all Ian
euages and never tells the truth in
any of them.
Evening star., 1918-06-24

Japan is well equipped and still
standing at attention.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Time Enough.

Time Enough.
The pale faultfnder's favorite trick
Now let us seek to shun.
There will be time enough to kick
When we have whipped the Hun.
Evening star., 1918-06-24
A Conservationist.

care you going to have music and
dancing for the summer boarderss"
"No;" replied Farmer Corntossel.
"There's SO much work to be done that
we're not goin' to use up any man
power on tango steppin', not if we can
help it."
Evening star., 1918-06-24

"When man axes you foh advice"
said Uncle Epen, "you can't allus be
sure he aim jes' tryin. to humor you
along by lettin' you hear yohse'f talk"
Evening star., 1918-06-24
Buy Memo
Corsets
This Month

Advanced prices for certain
Memo models are a certainty
on July 1.
Now is the time to antici-
pate your Memo Corset wants
for the next year or two. Lay
in a sufficient supply of Memo
Corsets while you are still
able to get them here, and at
the following moderate prices:
MEMO
Self-reducing corsets, So to S.
Wonderful corsets, S.
Marvelace Corsets, S..
kop Service Corsets, s. to S.
We recently received notice
from the manufacturers Of
Memo Corsets that prices are
to be advanced on
JULY 1, 1918
but we have not been ad-
vised what the advance will
be. nor which models will be
affected.
We have a complete and
fresh stock of Memo Corsets in
all styles and sizes. and sug-
gest that you make sure to get
your supply before ours is ex-
hausted.
Each day it becomes more
difficult to get materials and
labor. consequently we cannot
count on being able to re-
plenish our stock of Memo Cor
sets when the present one is
exhausted. Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-12-22

men, now deep in conversation and appar-
entity oblivious Of all else but the topic dis
cussed. Constance stole. forward again and
saw them. She could not Of course, in-
derstand what they said, but the man with
the gray beard halted a moment as though
coming to a decision and then led the way
to a hanging upon the further side of the
vestibule, revealing a small door which he
unbolted and then, with bow, invited the
spurious Bedawee to enter. ),
Constance paused, her heart now beat
ing furiously in indecision and wondering
whether to try to follow through the hang
ing or to retreat to the pillar and the faith
full Mustapha, and there await the coming
Of Alan and the Effendi. But something
fmpelled her forward, and she emerged
into the vestibule Of the door of the Nazir,
and after a quick look about, which showed
her that the room was empty, she crossed
on tip-toe to the hanging and furtively
drew 1t aside.
= The door was not entirely closed, the
old nah with the gray beard evidently be-
lieving the hanging to be sufficient con-
cealment. Her fingers trembling as she
touched 1t, Constance pushed the door open
a few inches wider, until she could get her
head through it, at the same time dropping
the hanging into place behind her. With
this act it seemed that she was committed
irrevocably to the task she had set herself.
The Washington times., 1918-12-22
ByGeorae Glbbc

But he read on steadily until the end.
when he said a few words below his
breath, and then, half rising, suddenly
faced the wall behind him and assumed an
attitude Of prayer, kneeling, and then
bowed his body three times, until his fore
head touched the mat, at each prostration
muttering phrase containing the name OF
Allah Won Hengel devoutly followed his
example. and then they Strengthened IN
silence and remained motionless for q mo-
ment, Won Hengel waiting as though upon
a final decision
At last the old man signaled the other
to rise, and, setting the example. walked
quickly across the room toward the arch
way where Constance was hiding. Were
they coming back through the passageway?
She did not dare to wait and fed hur-
riedly by the way she had come to the
further door, slipping through, but re-
naming q moment concealed trom the
vestibule by the outer curtain. A moment
of uncertainty. Behind her Won Hengel
and the old man were standing near the
door, as though finishing their converse
ton, preparatory to following her AnA
outside the hanging in the vestibule she
distinctly heard, quite near her, the sounds
Of other voices.
Her courage faltered. It was clear that
the part Of the mosque which she had en-
tered was sacred ground-at least sacre