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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
Don't Pronounce It Me.tis.p

A New York writer takes physicians
to task for their almost universal mis-.
pronunciation of words ending in tits
by giving the first az the long sc"
sound. He says this causes many other
persons to feel uncertain whether ap
pendicitis is pronounced with the two
final syllables ''e-tis'' or "i-tis," with
other words of the class-colitis, tonsi
Tits and so on-in the same uncertain
ty. He says that according to the rules
of English-Latin pronunciation usual
~ followed in scientific Technology
(whether from the Latin or the Creek
by English-speaking scientists the
termination Tits" is correct. The
proper pronunciation of appendicitis
therefore would be ap-pen-dis-i-tis
which makes the tits like the in ice
and not as in eel.
The writer says further: According
to Webster-'itis'' is correct and thai
the pronunciation "e-tis," so otter
heard, is perhaps due to German in
fluence. The German scientists hav'
brought about this change and if W.
are to use the term in correct wa.
we should adhere to the rules of Eng
lish-Latin pronunciation. This sugges
ton of the possible German infiuenc
will probably go further to establish
correct pronunciation than respec
for English-Latin Technology.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
Rarristers and Solicitors.

The English keep up most of the old
distinction between physicians and
surgeons, barristers and solicitors. A
barrister alone can address the higher
courts and the parliamentary commit
tees: solicitor must keep to office
work and courts of first instance. A
man with a grievance goes first to his
solicitor, who then instructs or briefs
barrister for him. If that barrister
in the course of the trial wants GER
tain evidence removed from the record
he moves that it be struck out and not
stricken out, as an American lawyer
would say.
Only barristers may become judges,
An English barrister, just like his
American brother, takes retainer,
when he is engaged. But the rest OF
his fee does not wait upon the term
ination of his case. He expects to re.
| ceive ssrefresher" from time to time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
is DUTY OF ALL TO BE FIT
National Efficiency Demands That All
Citizens Keep Themselves in Good
Physical Condition.

There are thousands, perhaps MIL
lions, of individuals who might be
willing to die for their country-if the
accident of being of military age and
fortunes of war should occasion such
a sacrifice-who apparently are not
willing to reform their personal habits
and go into training to improve them
selves personally for the sake of add
ing to our combined national eff.
cheney.
And yet believe that if any one
of these men is once brought TO see
this question in its right light he will
not hesitate to do anything and every
thing to improve himself. 1t is a per-
sonal duty, and it is a national duty.
Why should only the soldiers go into
training? Success in modern warfare
is said to be based 20 per cent or
more upon industrial and business eff
ticiency. Then why should not the
workers and business men go into
training to make themselves as vigor-
Gus, fit and efficient as our soldiers?
The wear and tear of business ad-
ministrations will sometimes be found
| just as trying as the rigors of mill
| tary life. Vast numbers of business
men die prematurely in middle age
| just when their business or profes
sional success most requires their con
tinued energy and direction.
One should be fit for any emergency
The requirements of war and bushes!
are after all not so different as ont
might suppose. In either case, it i!
/ primarily matter of building vitality
organic strength, nerve strength ant
that quality of resistance" needed Il
endure q strain of any kind that ma.
be placed upon one.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
When Is a Man Tired?

In an article about tired business
men in American Magazine, writer
says:
means that he is the victim of fatigue
and that the requirements of the days
work have exhausted his mental and
physical resources. Is this true? IL it
were, the victim of this terrific day
would go lsome and fall into bed TO re-
cuperate from what he has suffered.
But he does not. He does one of two
things: Either he spends the evening
at home romping with the kids or
reading or amusing himself with some
fad or game; or he goes out and puts
in anywhere from four TO eight hours
seeing show, going to roof garden,
taking an automobile ride, dancing a
good many miles or playing cards.
ut turns out that he is not as tired
as he thought he was. In fact, to all
intents and purposes, he is not tired
at all. If he We're he could not show
| up laughing and with the CLEAN of
hearty enjoyment in his eye at the end
| of a dance or an automobile ride, or
whatever it is that he has selected as
a means of Killing time before he
chooses to go to bed. The man who
is really fatigued has no desire to
| dance, does not want to be bounced
around in an automobile, does not care
to sit through play, feels an aver
sion to game of cards. If he is really
fatigued there is only one thing he
does want, and that is rest-rest and
Sleep"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
is CASTLE OF OLD ROMANCE
Haddon Hall, in England, Has Been
the Home of Many Persons
Who Were Famous.


Haddon Hall is one Of the Oldest
manor houses in England 1t was old
when William the Conqueror came
from Normandy, when Saxon Harold
fell at Hastings and England passed
into the hands of the NormanS. The
ghosts of centuries of noble families,
the Peverels, Rutlands, Vernons, all
famous in English history, haunt its
oaken halls, an exchange observes.
Sweet, wfllful Dorothy Vernon tripped
down. the same wide stair by which
| she escaped to meet her lover ON her
sisters wedding night. The park is
the same as it was when young John
Manners served the old baronet as a
game keeper and won the daughter of
| the manor.
At the death of Mistress Dorothy's
father, Sir George Vernon, the hail
passed into the hands of the Rut-
lands, who hold it to this day, al
though they do not use it as a resi-
dence. The place is open to visitors
The hall, low, oblong building, is ivy.
covered and gray with age. Over the
northern ramparts stands the Peverel
tower built by the first Norman own.
er. To the south are the terraced gar
dens, where Elizabeth on her famous
visit to the Hall walked with Doro
thy.
The drawing room has floor o.
solid oak, cut from single tree il
the park. The walls of the room art
carved with the arms and crests O
the various families that have ownet
the manor. Before the huge fireplact
1 the queen must have sat as sh,
watched the dancers, among WHOM
were Dorothy and the earl of Leices
ter.
Haddon Hall is a castle of old re
nance. The story of the lovers an,
the queen has been told in almos
every tongue. 1t is the English vel
sion of Romeo and Juliet with DorC
thy Vernon and John Manners ful
nishing the leading roles in many
novel and play.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
FOOD VALUE OF cOCOANUTs
Both the Meat and the Milk Are Used
in Countries Where They Are u
Grown.

Among the foods which are lately
beginning to be appreciated is the
cocoanut; as it has remarkably high
food value combined with a delicious
flavor, it lends itself admirably to
variety of uses for the home table.
The fresh cocoanut is valued not
only for the meat, but also for the
milk which fills the center of the nut.
This milk is used-more particularly
in the countries where the cocoanut IS
grown-to great advantage in soups
and sauces. The "cream" of the fresh
cocoanut, which may be extracted by
grating the .cocoanut meat and wash
ing in water, can be used as a substi-
tute for butter. or even olive oil; in
tropical countries this oil serves many
household purposes. The refined fat
has recently been receiving attention
and promises to become a generally
used cooking fat.
Unfortunately, however, the cocoa
nut has, in common with other nuts,
been looked upon as being more or
less indigestible. A good authority
| says that this is not due to the cocoa.
| nut itself, but to the unwise use of it
In other words, it should not be looked
| upon as an adjunct to a meal, but as
part of the meal itself. 1t is the ex
cess of food which may cause diges.
tive disturbances, and, if it is eater
raw, cocoanut should be thoroughly
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
The Age of Innocence.

Youth, like spring, taunts the person
who is not poet. Just because it is
formative and fugitive it evokes mag
nation, it has a bloom too momentary
TO be self-conseious, vanished almost
as soon as it is seen. In boys, as well
as girls, this beauty discloses itself.
1t is delicacy as tender as the first
green leaf, an innocence like the SHIN
mering dawn, brightness of azure,
clouds of fragrance, tinkle of falling
water and singing birds" People feel
this when they accept youth as i'm
maculate and heed its mute expec-
tancies. The mother whose boy is at
twenty has every right to feel he is
idyllic, to think that youth has the air
of spring about it, that spring is the
morning of the gods. Youth is SC
often handsome and straight and fear.
less, it has it's mysterious silences, its
beings are beings of clear fire in high
spaces, kin with the naked stars. Yet
there is in it something not less fiery
which is far more human. Youth is
also a Columbus with mutineers OF
| board.-F. II. in the New Republic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
TOWER OF BABEL NOT LOFTY
IL Was Only 140 Feet High But Was
Constructed Upon an Elevated
Foundation.

The tower of Babel was only 40
feet high, but as it was built upon an
elevated foundation it was the loftiest
object in Babylon, city of low build
ings, spread over q fiat plain. This
description of the most famous struc-
ture of ancient times has been OBJ
tanned from recent TRANSACTIONS of old
Assyrian records, some inscribed on
tablets Of burnt clay.
The tower was a temple and the
architectural pride of Babylon. The
lowest of its seven stories was 272
feet square and it was constructed of
the only available material, sun-dried
brick, faced with burned brick. 1t was
probably topped with an astronomical
observatory, or rather one for the use
of astrologists, calling followed by
many priests of Babylon.
Babylon, with a population of 2,000
600, was then the metropolis of the
world. and its great area, twice thai
of London, was encircled by wall 81
miles in length. The tower of Babe
was temple, containing wonderful
golden statues and other treasures
and it was in attempting to describe
these that the tongues of men wer,
confused.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
OWNS A PRICELESS MADONNA
Trapani, Seaport of Sicily, Possesses
an Old Statue Which Has an
Interesting History. .

Trapani is one Of Sicily's chief sea-
fishing wharves and salt works are
rivals as scenes of busting industry.
Trapani's fame is founded largely
upon it's ownership of q wonderful
statue of the Madonna. The statue is
a valuable relic, the. history of which
begins early in the fourteenth century.
Tradition says it was at that time
discovered by some Turks floating
about alone in little boat. They
landed their trophy on the shore at
Trapani. But when they wished to
remove their prize, they met with
considerable opposition on the part
of the citizens Of the port. Neither
side producing a golden-tongued ora
tor who could convince his opponents,
the matter was turned over to fate in
the form of two bullocks, which, by
walking away from the shore when
turned loose, designated that the
image vas to be the property of Ira
PAM.
In the seven centuries of its stay in
| the convent of the town it has re-
ceived valuable collection of
watches, rings, bracelets, and other
ornaments which are hung about it,
and rest in heaps upon its pedestal.
| These are the gifts of those whom the
/ Madonna has aided. High above the
adoring crowd she stands, smiling as
gently upon the bringer of q silver
ring as upon the giVer of a priceless
/ jewel.
Western Sicily abounds in myths
and traditions of the old gods and
| heroes. 1t was here that Virgil's
Aeneas is said to have stopped to wor
ship in honor of his fathers memory
and the city he founded became Ira
PAM.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
WISE AND AUDAcIoUS BIRD
Story of the Indian Crow That Illus.
trates Well His Most Uncanny
knoWingness.

Travellers in the Orient have much to
say about the Indian crow, bird that
for uncanny knowingness and prankish
audacity has perhaps no equal.
Corvus splendens-thus have orni-
biologists labelled him; but a famous
naturalist who knows the breed at first
hand has called them ''shreds of Sa-
tan, cinders from Tartarus." To give
these impish creatures their due, how
ever, it Should be said that life in
India is not little enlivened by their
presence. Here is a characteristic
tale of their doings:
a small hawk had seized little bird
and perched on leafess branch to
devour his prey. The spectacle drew
two crows to the spot. They hoped
and tapped from branch to branch
noisily discussing the strategy of their
intended raid.
Then one of them quietly slipped
away through the surrounding foil
age. AT the same time his mate flew
in front of the perched hawk, ant
beak maintained bustling menace Of
snatching the titbit.
That effectively compelled the at
tention of the hawk. His pre-.
grasped firmly beneath his feet, h
angrily Kissed and lunged at the how
ering nuisance. So lively was tn,
skirmish that the human onlooker for
got the existence of the second crow
But now that willy bird reappeare,
some distance in the rear of his DIES
| tined victim.
With stcalthy sidlings and short
noiseless flights he drew near. The
ne made a swift dash, seized tn
hawks long barred tail by the tip, hun
on with all his weight and toy
pied the luckless hawk in a complet
back somersault from the branch. TIL
released titbit was instantly seized b
the first crow, and the clever pair Dor
off their booty with much triumphan
cawing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
Vineyards for Japan7

Tourists in Japan who see grape
vines on the hillsides often ask what
the prospects are for wine-production
in the empire. An Australian, writing
to the New East, published in Toxic,
expresses an interest in the possibility
OF developing japanese vineyards.
Japan he writes, should lend it.
self to this lucrative industry. With
cheap labor wine growing should be
highly profitable. As to markets, is
it realized that China alone imports
millions of gallons from California
not to speak of its imports from Aus.
tralia and elsewhere? All wine-grow
ing countries are in sound condi-
ton. ! should say that Japan would
be an ideal place for wine growing"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
Office and Household
Furniture

Five-foot roll-top oak desk with Al
lrawers, in good condition; L. C. Smith
typewriter and oak desk, office table
With storage underneath, 3x5h-foot
OPP; seven-shelf oak bookcase, movable
shelves; very large, nice paneled cherry
wardrobe, specially nice piece of fur
allure or, if you prefer, an oak one;
lice Eastman camera, 4x5, plates OF
sims. Any of these articles will be
old at less than half price. Also nice
luartered oak chiffonier. All high
lass goods. Make appointment to SEE
them by calling S1S-W mornings before
IL o'clock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
All She Gets.

~ done had to go out collectin' fob
de missionary society,"" explained the
old colored woman who was wanted
for some homework, according to Har-
ris Dickson.
"But l have work for you to do, and
you need all the money you can get.
What do you get paid for collecting?''
asked Mrs. Dickson.
81 don't get paid" said Mandy. 81
only gets whot collections. Chris.
tan Register.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
No Room.

slave they family skeleton in the
eloset?"
"No. They used to have, but hel
clothes crowded IL out"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
w A N T E ID

Young man in our Office as student
lookkeeper. Excellent opportunity for
,apid advancement. Must be graduate
# high or commercial school SWIFT
iND co. 126-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

If woman doesn't own a mirror sh
has lost all interest in life,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
LOST.

LOST-Year and half old heifer.
from pasture. Please notify
J. f. Higley, West Brattleboro. 145-157
LOST-Plaid auto robe between Brat
tleboro and West Dummerston. Finder
please return to L. A. Slack, Western
Ave. 145-147*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WHY Do YOU go without waters
if your springs and wells are dry 1 can
find you water and tell you how deep
you viii have to dig for it. I warrant
I'll work and guarantee to find water.
Geo. G.. Harris, West Brattleboro, Vt.
:. F.. d. .. Phone PILLS. 142-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WANTED-Two mattresses at Linden
Lodge Housekeeper, Tel 2lS. l4O-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WANTED-Good strong woman or
man to learn uphostering, also women to
put cane in chair seats. We also need
men TO run all kinds of woodworking
machinery Steady employment. White
River Chair Co.. Brattleboro, Vt. l44-l40
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WANTED-Pupil nurses at the Taun-
ton State Hospital, also attendants,
male and female. For particulars, ad
dress DIR. Arthur V. Goss, Superintend-
ent Of the Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton, Mass. 156-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
PARKER'S AUTO
SERVICE TO PUTNEY
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
A.. M.
p. M.

Cars at disposal of private parties
evenings and Sundays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

FOR SALE-Two grade Guernsey
cows; one grade Holstein. Also one
pig, weighs 175 lbs. John Mckay,
West Brattleboro. l45-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

MANIFESTATIONS No. ! ice
box. Address Box 425. 127-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WANTED-Girl over 16 to work in
store. Good Pay. Brattleboro Baking
Co. 136-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

FOR SALE--As / am expecting to be
called at any time for military service
/ wish TO sell my mail, express and coal
business in Townshend village. Profit
able business for energetic man. Write
for particulars to Clyde Adams. 143-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Young breeding eve
sheep. w. +. Richardson Co. l42-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply g, care Reformer Office.
l39-l45*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

DON'T LET anyone fool you. Sell
your junk to the right dealer-get full
price and the right scale. Telephone
connection. NJ. Gissen, 104 Williams
Street. Stiff
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

FOR SALE-My residence, centrally
located in Brattleboro. New house.
All modern improvements. Address
House, Reformer Office. 139-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CHIROPODY and Shampoo parlors.
lair goods made up to order. Mrs. e. p
Bailey, III Main st. Phone. 157-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

WANTED-Good teamster p. NJ.
Brosnahan. AJ-l4o
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19

snts line each subsequent Insertion
mum Charge. 20 CENTS
TO RENT.
TO RENT-Storage room. Mrs. Kit
tredge Haskins. 26-tf
TO RENT-Tenement Lillian G. New
ton, 16 Thomas st. 257-tf
TO RENT-Cottage house. Homestead
place. Edgett & Co. 95-tf
TO RENT-6 room tenement. 1913
Main st. Edgett & Co. 1O6-tf
TO RENT-First floor, 25 Washington
st. Inquire IA Prospect St l92-tf
TO RENT-Nice Groom tenement on
Birgc st. Holden & Martin. 296-tf
TO RENT-First floor tenement, 226
Elliot street II. r. Lawrence. 127-tf
TO RENT-Six rooms, first floor Mod
ern. 80 So. Main st. VIM. Boyce. l23-tf
TO RENT-Large and small offices,
steam heat, in Ullery Building. See
Mr.. Ullery. 12S-tf
TO RENT-Two-tenem house on
Guilford st. Six dollars per month.
Edgett G. Co. S5-tf
TO RENT-Tcnement in Cox build
ing. Inquire of Mrs. l.. A. Cox, 152
South Main st. 84-tf
TO RENT-Tenement, SO Green st.
Five rooms, electric lights, gas. Tel.
G22-W. 79-tf
TO RENT-Upstairs tenement, five
rooms, with bath. Inquire of +. w.
Nichols, 10 Forest st. 132-tf
TO RENT-Room for ligh5 house
keeping, all furnished, hot and cold
water and bath. Charles Miner. 97-tf
TO RENT-Tenement at 50 Washing.
ton street. $l1 per month. Garden
planted. Tel. 273-W. Mrs. II. +. Gil
feather. 90-tt
TO RENT-Sept. /, exceptionally
comfortable room. Home surroundings
Apply, Comfortable, Reformer Office
135-t1
TO RENT-One five-room apartment
in Grand View. Electric lights, hot ant
old water, BATH set-tub; 81 per month
Tel. 146-M. Leslie Smith. 127-t1
TO RENT-Large front room, 2l5 Ell
lot street, upstairs, with use of upstairs
piazza and bathroom. Inquire of Mrs
> Berg, IS Western Ave, or at Reforme
Office. lost
], TO RENT-Oet /, to ladies or MAJ
{ and wife, furnished upstairs tenement
+ Reasonable to right parties. Mrs. Rod
0 ley p Wheeler, West Brattleborc
| 138-G<
TO RENT-Rooms, single or en- suite
z with or without bath, all with hot an
cold water; rates 81 per week and W
Barber Building, apply to Herbert {
Barber, proprietor, or Ethel A. Milling
:. ton, Room 52l. list
TO RENT-Very nice four room an
:, bath apartment, Main Street, thir
.loor front, steam heat, modern, a
. conveniences. Small family only; rer
z i25. Come and see it. Address Apar
: nent, Reformer Office. 1885,
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-08-19
WANTED.

wANTED-A maid. Memorial Hospi-
tai llS-tf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-28
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


J. r. E. R
E. JoneH F F. b.
B. W. Snyder, Ak,
J. ". + w. Rigby, McCary Mrs.
J. N. Abrahanus c. S. Elliott