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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07

for even though you may be poison
Gus, you wouldn't poison me, and you
are vine. while belong to marsh.
1t seems finer to be vine."
ooh, / don't know about that" said
Sir Iris, who of course belongs to the
marsh too.
WELL" said Mr.. Nightshade. 81
guess 1t amounts to this: We ell can't
have everything, and we all have a
great deal So the best thing is to
think of what we have and not of what
we haven't" And the flowers nodded
their heads thinking that was very
wise suggestion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
FRIDAY, JUNE Z, 1918.

Harry Black, clerk of the Vermont
house of representatives, has thrown his
hat into the ring and announced that he
IS candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for the office of secretary of
state His home paper, the Newport
Express & Standard, gives him hearty
endorsement and publishes two columns
of clippings from other papers speaking
favorably of his ability and experience
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
Little Benny's
Note Book
By LEE PAPE

My sister Gladdis came home in new
SCOT today, wich the dress of it was so
short that if her shoes hadent of bin so
high it wood of looked even shorter, me
saying, G., Gladdis.
Watever that mems, sed Gladdis
Wat makes your dress so short! | sed
The dressmaker, sed Gladdis, did you
Suppose | get my clothes at the grocery
store?
You can get cloves there. that's pritty
neer it, amt it? | sed Being Supposed to
be a j6ak, and Gladdis sed, Honestly
you're so funny that sumtimes its all
can do to keep from smiling rite out.
Well cnyhow, | sed, if | had a dress
that short Id wawk GROUND holding a
| b!ankit Ground me-
/ Your opinion meens nuthing in my
| life, sed Gladdis
Sumbodys libel to come up and tell you
your shoes aint pulled up high enuff,
sed
You're ixcused, you may go now. sec
Gladdis.
| Sumbodys libel to come up and ask you
| if you dident forget part of it, | sed.
| Are you going or must | use f6rces sec
Gladdis
| Sumbodys libel to offer you a job in
side show, | sed.
/ II get hold of you wunts, sed Gladdis
| Which she tried to, and | quick ran on
| in the hall and down stairs, and pritt,
soon snuck back agen and stuck my he'
in her room, saying, Enyhow, nobody
libel to think you got wooden legs. An
I stuck my he'd out of her room agcn AM
slid down the bannisters and ran out tn
frunt door without waiting to see if sh
was following me or not, on account o
me being about reddy to go out anyway
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
lily.

year.
"And how lovely and blue you
were!" said the trailing arbutus flow.
ers. "Some of you We're the most
wonderful shades of lavender and pur-
pie and even pink and white!"
"We like to have different colored
frocks." they saih But then fearing
that they might hurt the feelings of
the trailing arbutus family they added:
I'VE wouldn't care about 1t, though,
II we had the lovely pink dresses you
haver'
THANK you. thank you" said the
trailing arbutus family. "We're very
grateful to YOU"
"Well. good-by," said the hepatica
family.
"Good-by," said the arbutus fam
lily.
"Next spring. next spring." added the
hepatica family.
"Yes, next spring. next spring"
said the arbutus family.
! sand Wen come again, too" said
the little wild violets. "We're early
spring flowers. you know"
"Of course you are, dear little vio-
let's" said the arbutus and hepatica
families together. "Next spring, then,
| little wild violets."
"Next spring." the violets whispered
very softly.
Now down In a marsh some other
flowers were talking.
| "Why are you called the deadly
nightshade?" asked the marsh mari
gold.
/ Because am supposed to be poi
sonous, but I really think it's rather
unfair to call me that. 1t makes
me out to be like the poison ivy"
you're not at all like the poisor
Ivy, are your" asked the iris.
mo, indeed, Sir iris" said the dead
ly nightshade, who was called in thes'
parts Mr.. Nfghtshade. ''I'm not il
the least like poison ivy. Old bo.
Poison Ivy is very great rascal. HI
always poisons girls and boys and Ia
dies and gentlemen. I hardly eve
do. and then don't mean to. Their
Is something about me that they sa
is poisonous.
Il Il suppose years ago some membe
OF our family must have been. YER
mean or horrid and made poisonou
as punishment. forl few people pic
us now. And that istsad. We're &C
mired from affair, buttnot taken HON
. to enjoy"
: Il suppose they don'Adareipick you,
said Miss Marsh Marigold.
"And I don't urge them to- said Nj
Nightshade. 'You see. CAN'T tell m!
.. self just how poisonous Tlr be-"
Il "Have you always been a vine
! asked Sir iris.
{ Always" said Mr. Nightshade.
4 You're different low from the wa
i, you will be later on, aren't your" aske
Miss Marsh Marigold.
AS, yes, that is onelgreat comfort
t have" said Mr.. Nighfshade. I'm tt
t spring and summer havea purple flow
!, ers and green leaves and inathe autumn
nave another suit"
Your leaves turn into fthose go
geous autumn colors, Ell ?"sasked Mi
q Marsh Marigeld.
Yes. and more than. that" said M
Nightshade proudly.
Tell u.s." said the others.
I have red berries.l handsome r.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07

to capture the cold cash and blue rib
bons when the animals were judged, al
though he could generally go into the
dairy department and the milk and but
ter tests and get his fair share of the
awards. Let the fairs go on this year
and give the farmers In the home fields
an opportunity to fight for the pre-
miums among themselves.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II is the aim OF the management to
secure efficient service In the delivery Of
the paper each night and ii solicits the
cooperation of subscribers to that end
Prompt reports should be given OF each
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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 can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07

"B ut u'r e
beautiful TO o."
said Mr.. Night
shade to Miss
Marsh MarigOld.
In S t e a i of
blushing red, she
turned a little
more golden In
color than ever
and said:
"Oh I'm so
much obliged to
you for being SO
>kind and compli-
mentary to me. ]
appreciate your
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07

bit too late for us.
We will be around
n xt sprin e,
though"
"Goodby, good
BY" said the he
patica family. 1--WE
will miss you,
but we're going
ourselves soon.
We're glad to have
seen you. How
lovely and pink
you were this
vpar"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
And He's Worth LISTENING To,

The man who really has nothing to
say generally talks less than other peo-
pie, because he considers 1t worth CIV
ing some thought to.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively
entitled to the use for publication OF all
news dispatches credited to 1t and not
otherwise credited in this paper and also
the local news published herein
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07

Woman Nurses In Civil War.
Woman nurses employed by the fed
cral government In the military hos
pitfalls during the Civil war were paid
So month and given their food.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07

berries-rney're the decorations OH my
costume!"
Beautiful, handsome. most magnifi-
cent" said Sir Iris and Miss Marsh
MfriooId
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-07
DADDTS EV[NDV.
ARY TALL H2
~ MApY CDAUAM BONNER
SPRING FLOWERS TALK.

"Good-by, good-by," called the trail.
Ing arbutus family. ''It's getting a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
GARDEN.

''The Girl in His House." the major
attraction at Moore's Garden Theater
the first three days OF this week, COM
mands attention by the sheer fsscina-
ton OF mystery sustained until the
last few feet OF Aim
In this subject Earle williams Is
pictured as a wealthy young man who
for six years has been knocking
about the globe. and who, upon his re-
turn home, finds his ancestral man
sion occupied by a charming young
woman who is a total stranger and
his fortune dissipated by his busi-
ness adviser, who unlawfully took ad-
vantage of the authority conveyed to
him by a power of attorney. Who is
the young woman7 And where is
Bordman, the manager? These are
the questions that tantalizingly' re-
main unanswered until almost the
final fadeout, when it Is disclosed
that the girl is the daughter OF the
absconder, who paraded under an
alias, and that unknown to her her
father lies in a perilous state Of ILL
ness in Progreso, Yucatan. Guess
why Jim Armitage travels to Yucatan
and whom he marries and you have
the plot complete.
The title role is played by Grace
Darmond.
suppIementing the chief feature Of
the bill is one OF the funniest car
tooh comedies OF the year-a Happy
Hooligan subject, Throwing the
Bull"
On Wednesday and Thursday the
major attraction will be "The Frozen
Wsrning," picturing Charlotte.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
STRAND.

At Moore's Strand Theater this
week the feature Of the bill is "ReTe-
lation." a film version OF Mabel Wag-
nails novel. ''The Rosebush OF a
Thousand YearA" with Nine. ALA
Nazimova pictured in the stellar role
OF Joline, the cabaret artistic from
the Latin Quarter Of Paris, who
found regeneration through the
legend that chung to an ancient mon
astery and a wonderful rose bush
that bloomed there.
Joline is first typical Latin Quar-
ter grizette, then the impetuous
model for an artist who had been at
tracted by her dancing. and finally
the penitent woman who experiences
the deepest and most poignant emo
lions. The supporting cast maintains
the high standard Of acting set by
the star.
The story OF Revelation" Is an en-
crossing one which provides many
episodes OF a humorous trend and a
wide variety OF others that permit
those in the leading roles to disclose
the lights and shadows that go to
make up gripping drama.
The program is completed as usual
by diversified camera subjects of abb
breviated length and perfectly syn
chronized orchestral accompaniment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
COLUMBIA.

Admirers Of William S. Hart will
find SHARK Monroe" the offering
at the Columbia, a wholly satisfac-
tory entertainment, for the star has
a typical Hart role, except that he
wears arctic attire instead OF cow
boy apparel.
In this play the brother OF the he
roine is the chief sinner. It is his
craze for drink which first brings
two Fasteners to bankruptcy. In
order to get to Alaska, their desti-
nation, the girl is compelled to plead
with Shark Monroe. a stalwart skip
per, to allow them to work their
way north on. his bark.
In Alaska the girl Is about to fall
= prey to a "wolf in friends cloth
ing" when Monroe, at the point of
q gun, steals her and forces her to
go through with a mock marriage,
by which he hopes to save her from
the clutches OF the wolf.
The brothers regeneration is
achieved when he imagines that his
sister has been stolen.
The photography is particularly
good the snow scenes being strik-
ingly beautiful. Katherine MacDon-
aid is, as usual, Mr.. Harris attractive
and talented leading woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
OFFICIAL ITALIAN
! WAR FILMS STIR
AUDIENCES HERE

History's pages revealing Italian
military achievements have been Wis
nalized into one of the most compre-
hensive pictorial accounts OF the war
shown this week at Polls with the
approval Of the italian government.
The appreciative spectators who wit
messed the initial presentation OF the
Italian war films yesterday attested
TO the popularity of the subject.
Aside from its instructive features
the film, taken by Italian army pho
tographers, will live as a complete
pictorial history OF the Italian ad-
vance against the enemy invaders 1t
Is not a pleasant picture with roman
tic coloring; it is a grim recital Of
historic events in which Italian men
Of valor are the leading characters.
The film deals exclusively with the
success of the Italians in stemming
the onward rush OF the Austrians.
Stirring scenes showing the heroic
stand OF the Italian armies as they
battled on the mountain crests make
the blood Of allied people run faster
and warmer.
The spectator sits back aghast af-
ter a brief glimpse at wars victims.
martial spirit of nations to q fever
ish fighting heat.
The celluloid account of dauntless
daring OF Italian fighting men along
the snow-capped Alpine peaks has
been wonderfully depicted. Filmed by
army photographers equipped with
the latest camera devices, the realism
of the war scenes is never questioned.
In two hours, the spectator views
Italy's glory and sacrifice which COW
cred a period OF many months The
panoramic outlook into modern his
tory gives the civilian a clearer un-
Outstanding of world events, par
ticularly Of the Italian offensive and
Austrian rout
An absorbing phase, one of the
greatest in naval history, is the sink
ing OF Austrian submarines during a
raid on a seaport by Italian lighting
craft The swift fights OF aerial craft
shown IN the film production, are
marveIs OF motion picture photog-
raphy. They were filmed under IRE.
The Italian war pictures will be at
Polls all this week, with afternoon
and evening performances daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15

daughter, Rum, has been brought up
by the father in total ignorance of
the mothers existence. firing at last
OF her butterfly life. Sylvia centers
her thoughts in her child and, finally,
after persistent requests. obtains Car
michaePs consent to the girls visiting
her. A reconciliation is eventually
brought about between the parents.
Muriel Ostriche gives 4 capable and
pleasing Interpretation OF the girls
role and Bradley Barker is well cast
as the father. Other players are
Ralph Graves. Frank Mayo, George de
Carlton, and Tony Mayo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
SAVOY.

"The Venus Model" latest starring
vehicle OF Mabel Normand, pleased
capacity audiences at erandall's Sa-
voy yesterday. She has the role OF
shop girl in q wholesale bathing suit
company that has seen better days.
The girl fashions a new model that is
strikingly attractive and abbreviated.
1t gains fame for the firm and a
steady income for it's fair designer.
Then she falls in lo.e with q man
who, although she does not suspect
II, is the scapegrace son OF her en-
ployer.s The romance proceeds hap
PLY until a chorus girl enters the
scene with certain letters he has
written her months before and I'M
dertakes a system of blackmail. But
Kitty, by her quick wit and womanly
ingenuity, illustrates her plans and
the picture ends happily. THE Venus
Model" will again. occupy the screen
at the Savoy today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
KNIcKERBoCKER.<

"The Service Star" film drama Of
the moment. was given its initial local
presetation on the screen at Gran
dalps Knickerbocker yesterday. 1t
marks the first appearance OF MadKe
Kennedy in straight" drama. She
portrays the character OF MeFiIyn
March. a girl of extreme plsinness,
who's yearns for a soldier or sail5r
sweetheart In desperation, she an
nounces that she is the secret bride
OF a soldier whose heroism is pro-
claimed in the newspapers.
The plot keeps the spectacle guess
ing as to the outcome until the last
few feet OF the final reel.
In addition to this picture, 1.-THE
Allies War Review" an official film
depicting military activities abroad,
was shown. The same program will
be repeated tChight-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
AMERICAN,

'The Claw" a GIN version Of
Cynthia Stockley's widely read novel
OF that title, was the feature attrac
ton at Crandall'S American yesterday.
Clara Kimball Young is cast n the
principal iole. The plot has to do
with tho affairs of an English girl
who gors to visit her brother, an r.
ficer stationed at British outpost in
South Africa.
Today's attraction is 1.-THE House Of
Cold" in which Emma wehlen has
the stellar role.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
FOLLY.

! A burlesque show in two acts and
five scenes was enthusiastically re-
ceived last night by a large audi,
ence at the Folly Theater.
There is little plot but a lot OF
clever dialogue. tuneful music and
graceful dancing. Harriet Berg is
the featured member OF the feminine
contingent, while Tom Howard heads
the male cast Ruby Garrison
pleased in q number OF popular
songs.
Several specialties were given DUR
ing the performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
CRANDALLS

'Tinsel," shown at Crandall's yes
terday and being repeated there to-
day, is an entertaining film in which
Kitty Gordon is pictured in the
stellar role.
The plot hes to do with Princess
SylYiaSCarzoni, divorced wife of Rich
ard Carmichael, who prefers a gay
social life to the quiet, prosaic exist
ence her husband had chosen. Their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
APOLLO.

An exciting story is revealed in
THE Claw" yesterdays film attrac-
ton at CrandalPs Apollo, which is also
being shown today.
Clara Rimball Young, supported by
Milton Sills, Is its star. Based on the
novel by Cynthia Stockley, il relates
an absorbing story OF adventure In
South Africa, whittier the heroine goes
to visit her brother, an officer sta
TONED at a British outpost She be-
comes the object OF jealousy on the
part OF certain women members Of the
small community, which reaches its
climax when the brother and his men
are called away to quell an outbreak
among the natives. Later she finds
herself at the mercy OF the governor
of the colony who forces her into a
marriage with him. Succeeding
events, however, pave the way for a
happy and entirely logical ending.
AVENUE GRAND.
The title OF The, Venus Model.
yesterdays chief hlm attraction at
Crandalrs Avenue Grand, refers to a
bathing suit, designed by Kitty
O'Brien, the pretty employee OF a firm
OF staid. old-fashioned methods. Its
success Is so great that the business
OF her employer grows by leaps and
bounds. Later the girl falls in love
with the son OF her employer. and
when . chorus girl acquaintance OF
his appears on the scene with certain
letters that would form the basis for
a breach Of promise suit Kitty man
ages by her ingenuity to. induce the
girl to abandon her purpose. Mabel
Hormand adds another success TO her
motion picture career in her portrayal
OF the role OF the clever Kitty. To-
tune1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-15

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