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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
DUMMERSTON.

Mrs. Mary Rogers is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Clara Young.
Mrs. F. II. Laughton recently visited
IN BIattleboro with her daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Cook.
The Maple Ridge Farmers club held
q meeting May 9. Mr.. Haywood gave a
talk on. testing seed corn. The club
voted to hold meetings the first Wednes-
day of each month
The food demonstration given bv
Miss Lucy Swift in the yes ~ Wednes-
day afternoon was very interesting and
instructive. About 80 were present.
Miss Swift showed how potatoes could
be used in place Of wheat in making
cake, mullins, etc. Samples of each ar
ticle cooked were passed and all pro-
nounced them excellent
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

ne told lhe mOOnDoamS 10 play WIN
the fairies, and then he asked the
shadows from Shadowland to attend
the ball, which they did.
The shadows danced with the fair
les and the moonSeamS, and all
through the night the pine trees sang
and made wondrous, soft music.
And Mr.. Moon chuckled to himself
and said: Certainly fairyland is not
quiet tonight. The pine trees were
right. It's a ball, real ball, and
what is more, it's real fairyland
ball-the best kind in the world"
And as Mr.. Moon smiled and grin
ned and talked all the time of how
happy he was, the shadows, moon
beams and fairies kept on dane
ing.
Ii seemed as if they would never
grow tired, but at last the night seem
cd to become less dark. and the early
gray dawn began to appear.
Hurry, hurry" said the fairies.
we must leave for we are the night
fairies, and the dawn fairies will
soon be here. This is their time and
we have had ours"
50 the night fairies left and the
dawn fairies came, but as Mr.. Moon
went TO bed for the daytime he said ;.
1t was the best ball of the year !"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
CALEDONIA COUNTY LEADING.
Ahead of Rutland In Per Capita In
vestment in Thrift Stamps.

The nip and tuck race between Rut-
land ana Caledonia counties for first
place in the L. s thrift stamp carr
paign III Vermont turned in favor Of
Caledonia during the week ending May
1, that county going into first place on
the per capita investment. Washington
county was not far behind the two lead
ers, with Bennington county strong
fourth The state as a whole made a
considerable gain, being now credited
with $l.7l per capita. The standing
was rs follows:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

me Reformer is on sale every evening
nv the Following news dealers:
srattleboro, Brattleboro News Co, c.
W.. cleveland, S L. Purinton (Estey-
ylHe), Brooks House Pharmacy. Aliens
Depot Newsstand, Mrs. D. f. Doyle.
South Main Street. ~
West 8rattIebcro, ]. L. StocrSweu
EAST Ounlmerston, NJ. e. Brown
quincy, NJ. q. Williams
NeWfane, n. NJ. Batchelder
Iownshend, G. W Cutler.
west Townshend, c II. Grout.
Jamaica, n. ] Daggett.
South Londonderry, F. H TYLER
south Vernon, r. BuTum.
Northteld. Mass, Thompson Bros
Streeter ~" NFs' w
5lnsdale. ~: H., W n Lyman.
Bellows : ais, Depot Restaurant
windsor. VT. Windsor Restaurant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
That Old Daddy Trout.
{ Morrisvillc Messenger.

When that big lake trout, caught in
Caspian lake was dressed. it was found
to contain n 17-inch sucker, 12-inch
salmon trout and a six-inch long perch.
1t was still hungry or it would not
have been caught by r. q. Parks of
Hardwick. The weight was correctly
given last week, % lbs. ) ozs., but the
length was not correct II was 80 in
stead of IS inches long, II inches across
the tail and was II inches through its
body.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

It is interesting to note that the oues
ton of fire protection was given con
siderable discussion at the annual meet
ing of the Newfanc village corporation
last week. Doubtless the recent misfor
tune of the neighboring town Of Town
shend was responsible for the agitation.
which resulted in the appointment of
a committee to investigate the matter
as thoroughly as possible with view
to recommending plan Of action. The
fire protection problem is knottv one
II communities the size of those that
make up most of Vermont, but there
can be no eainsaying the statement
that protection which for many wears
may seem an unnecessary and expensive
precaution is likely at any time to JUS
tify its establishment and upkcep in
a comparatively few minutes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

Although the trout rearing station es-
tablshed at South Vernon two seasons
ago is the only one in the state not il
operation at the present time there are
indications that il is not to he ahan-
doned permanently. Commissioner
LeayenS, it is understood. feels that his
department already has invested too
much in the Vernon plant to give it u
and so rather than to rclinquish title
to the improvements made two wears
ago he has taken an option on the en-
tire farm on which the station is located
and will doubtless purchase the prop
erty before that option expires. II
this comes about there Is every reason
to believe that the South Vernon sta
ton will eventually be developed along
the lines that sportsmen hoped at the
time of It's establishment would seem
feasible
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

II Is the aim Of the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery Of
cooperation OF subscribers to that end
PROMPT reports should be given of each
talIure TO receive the paper on the morn
HE ioHoWlnS the omission, in person.
the cause Of the error to he promptIy
dhd accurately discovered and the proper
remedy immediately applied. 1t is only
s oy TINS method that the publisher can
secure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

Trouble is piling up for Russia. The
failure to cultivate only n half of the
normal crops which the country pro
duced before the war started spells but
one word and that is starvation, which
is sure 70 come.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
Proper.

Harold came home one night with
his clothes full of holes.
What in the name of goodness has
happened TO your exclaimed his
mother.
oh! we've been playing shop ever
since school was over"
"Shop?" echoed the mother.
Yes; we opened grocery. and ev-
eryhody was something" Harold ex-
planned. IL was the cheese
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

la the drafting of skilled mechanics
ve'erinaries and men trained in various
walks OF life we begin to get a glimpse
'f TIN" army behind the army which will
bo needed in France.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertisng-Run OF paper
so cents an inch for first insertion, 25
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
double rates.
space rates on application
Classified advertisements-Five cents a
line first insertion with so per cent dis
count for each subsequent insertion
without change OF copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents per line.
first insertion with so per cent discount
change Of COPY
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
Member Of the Associated Press.

Inc Associated Press Is exclusively
ehIltled TO the use for publicat alton of all
h,Ws dispatches credited to il and not
otherwise credited in this paper and also
me local news published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
Advertised Letters.

-Men-C. D. Blanchard, E. NJ. Lynde,
VIM. Murray J. E. Thomas, j. r.
Wheeler, Guy w. Whitcomb.
Women-Mrs. Luther C. Bellows.
Miss Ruth Daniels, Miss Ruth Ingram,
Mrs. Della E. McGrath, Miss Eva i.
Tidd
Firms 1ilkero Wiechers Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

One of the most striking editorials of
the week is from the Burlington News,
which takes exactly the same view of an
important subject that was expressed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
Baby's Tender Skin

must be tenderly cared for. What is
perfectly good for grown-ups is too
strong fer the little ones. So we sug-
gest, if there is baby in your house,
that you visit our special department
devoted to baby toilet needs and acces-
series. They are as dainty as baby's
skin itself and guaranteed to be strictly
pure and wholly harmless.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

In q recent interview State Fish ana
Game Commissioner Leavens is onoted
as saying that his department this sea
son IS Matching and distributing mil
lions more fish than ever before in the
history of the state. Sportsmen will
learn of this state Of affairs with much
pleasure, but the knowledge should
carry with it a sense of responsibility
for helping the authorities ii the dis
trlbution and protection of the fish. As
has been said on several occasions re-
Gently, credit for the systematic stock
ing OF the streams in this county be-
longs to the Windham County Fish &
Game club, but il should be borne in
mind by everyone interested in fishing
or appreciatNe of the value of fish as
food that the club cannot continue its
work unless it is supplied with funds.
Its only source of revenue is member
ship dues, which should be paid prompt
y and cheerfully
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
The MeddIer
49,.
II the coat jfts yon. pat i oa''

\ few weeks ago The McddIer ~
pressed approval of the village com
hlsslonersD opinion that it would be nm.
wise at the present time to attempt 20
consolidate town, village and school dis
trlct governments under the act passed
by the last session of the lepislatnrc
Since then he has learned that the act
IN question is no longer operative. Al
the time of its passage it was suppose d
that provision for its adoption was made
1t was SO amended as TO
ma Ike action upon it possible at the an
nual meetings of the town and VILLAGE
of Brattleboro for the year 1917 cor at
any regular meeting thereafter but N
the case of the school district this say
ing clause was omitted, and the author.
ity to consolidate is now said to be lost
because no action was taken at last
year s school district meeting. How
ever, another legislative session will
soon be here, and there ought to be no
difficulty i'll again securing adequate
authority to effect a consolidation as
soon as it is deemed advisable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
FRIDAY. MAY Il. 1918.

When the flag goes by, salute.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17
Week Ending

Total, $49,9O8.74 $6o9,SI5.s4 $1.71
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-17

Entered in the postofflce at Brattleboro
as second class matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16

Chesapeake and Ohio and for ftty miles
OF this city many passengers were
forced 10 stand. The same condition
existed Monday on the casibound train
arriving here in IL. afternoon.
Those who last year travelled out Of
Richmond on No. 20. OF this line. will
hear witness that on nearly every day.
a, least during the summer. this train
carried Two coaches for white passen-
gers. This WAS sufficient, but for the
following fact. Although in :he first
car standing room was at premium.
the second coach WAS kept empty and
locked on the theory taat the crew was
not sufficient To look after the two
ON rare occasions. and only at;e-
threats and entreaties on the pavt Of
passengers. the second coach was
opened. but was again closed 4 few
miles out OF the city. Nearly every
day that second car vas carried along
as so much dead weight. ] would not
be surprised IL this condition existed
this year. but as to this | am not ad-
viscd.
OF course. the war u.s. these days
given as an excuse for almost any
dcre!iction Of duty in serving the pub
lie but we all know that these condi-
i!ons exist from time 10 time in the
piping times OF peace" AS passengers
are paying higher rate than usual
and as the pay of irainmcn has been
increased. the publ. has a right 10
expect better treatment.
CITIZEN
Richmond, August "a. 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16
Health Talks by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Filling Up without Growing Fnt
tcorvrirht. 1918. by National Ncwspnpcr sor,i,.

liesides ne horrid appearance Of it. and the
- IL s"oiis the tit OF your clothes. general
min shed by an accumulation Of even moderate
snp"riuous weight after thirty. The reason
on excess weight after thirty is dig.iitv'f,,,sr
d,gnjty the KIND that keeps Old fossils from
Tn" dignity, il YOU please of corscts and
atarcaSd linen bits Turkey-,ocd shoes and
niEG s ,di!a" ni inis one--onc that
II il wcr" only possible to cat all Won u,,,,
would no ercat satisfmc,i in w, yi., mere
VIA ~" rat :, women .want.-lct,inE the tat
cake and having il too Gang '"e''
II am a small cater" writes one and in fact
they al! say that. and hardly ever cat any
Lean Ca, IS one of the lcos, fattonng foods
Ia eat Nearly all standard dictarins for tLc
reduction Of supertiuous weiE. are ii6ermi Wiz
lean meat If Win nothing else.
gesihie or imdiges,he nu,rtio%s s" or be IT d;
trit!"us. relieves the sense Il hunger Hence
duc" but unable TO dincrcn,iatc in their ~ nd.,
rung"r aud starvat!on unwilling TO niIv
Il cinae Ives along on short ration for ;: tine
ami no other SAFE and efficient method of re-
dUc,nE weight Is availablc--,nay attain som g,
suc""ss by elccting filling ana oschewing more
Concentrated foods OF course lean meni" uhi, 9
az "gI, ah. fowl and cheese all pretty con
ized tor rcpnir and growth Gin young pcrs"nH1
ana for the production OF dynamic heat energy
Foods that are nIiing. satisfying to the sense
e hunger ditf.'ihl" as any other FOODS. yet
wheat. bran. raw cabbage. spinach ASPARAGUS
h"Rts carrots, raw celery, vucu,n,,crs lei :.
tuee, mushrooms ra" onions. squash. torna toes,
turn'ps. string beans. muskmcion peaches pine
airpleH "n,e c strawberries, oysters.
minutes. Thcsc foods all advisable in cases
Of nst!paton.
Questions nrd Answers.
Gush Hp1 Af' to San %W long before
10 cough? liz there any known remedy TO pre-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16
Books and Authors

The Gorham Press. Boston. Mass. has tnst
published ~ Lieutenant OF Lees CAVALRY" Ivy
the most interesting chronicles or personal c>-
pericnce in the War Between tho States tina, il
|, is a clear. straightforward account ~ y real
soldier With him tho reader experiences tn"
Between the states The serious and tho nu,nor,
Gus are closely united in thes" experiences ~ u
filed with danger and anxiety. amusement aud
laughter.
The type OF fantastic tale which Lord Dan.
Sany has recently revived is very common
pany Boston. Mass. are publishing this mouth u
little volume 81 stories by A. Donald Douglas,
unusual Eif, Of fancifui maeina,ion. some Of
these tales are fairy stories, but they stories
which will be enjoyed equally by children aud
grownups. while others are described by the
author as dream wander!ngs some oi the
titles give an idea OF the fancful nature ~ the
stories: The Dine saur That Wondered WHY"
Man Of the World" The Narrow House; etc.
Tho autobiography of w. II, Hudson which T:
early fall will be book OF first CONSEQUENCE
for all lovers of good literature. MIR. Hudson
has had TO wait much longer than he should to
ton OF several OF his books by l.. T. button
Co has won for him circle of readers that
is steadily growing larger. OF English parent
age, he was born and brought up in South
America. spent his young manhood there and
there began the work a naturalist which
first brought him fame among scientists all over
the world. But he had. in remarkable degree.
the gift Of literary expression and after he left
South America and went to live In England he
began to write books in which his keen sym
ing knowledge and his ripe and mellow wis
dom gave 70 the blend ne produces OF fiction
flavor and quality unlike that of any other
author. His autohioGfaphy, it is said. will deal
cades of the last century in South America and
will lear the tue. Ear Away and Long Ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16
Navy and the Submarine

THERE is nobody ungenerous enough to
1 find fault with the splendid manner in
which the American navy has performed its
duty in connection with safeguarding the
passage OF American troops to Europe. The
performances Of our conveys have been SPLEEN
did. as have the operations of the destroyers
and chasers against the U-boat menace in
European waters. The applause OF the ma
ton is accorded to Secretary Daniels and his
associates for their fine work and for the
brilliant pages they have contributed to
American naval history.
But this does not remove the fact that
there is grown g anxiety in this country over
the successes of enemy submarines in Ameri-
can waters and of the inability of the Navy
Department to deal with the new menace
German U-boats continue their raids on this
side OF the Atlantic. The raiders are grow
irg holder and holder all the time. True
they are combining their activities in large
measure to the smaller craft and to such un-
protected ships ii seems safe TO attack
bu, the losses are becoming more extended
every day.
We are prepared to believe, as are most
Americans, that the navy is doing all in it's
power to safeguard shipping in home waters.
It is quite understood that there are approx
mately 5000 miles Of Atlantic and Gulf coast
line; that it would take thousands upon thou
sands OF patrols to guard the whole of this
line. and that other thousands Of hydroplanes
would be needed to re-enforce the patrols
All this is freely admitted, but it is not add
Mltted that American reSourcefulness is at
an end. 1t is not granted that other devices
than submarine chasers cannot be used to
advantage in combating these pirates The
Navy Department itself is authority for the
suggestion that new means are being con-
sidered with which to make U-boat operations
on this side more hazardous. and the country
is waiting with some Impotence for the de-
Nclopment of this defensive warfare
Even so, the country must not lose sight
Of the fact that however effective enemy sub
marines have been in assaulting small craft
in American waters Germany has failed in
the primary object of these incursions 1t
was her announced determination. in sending
Suhmersibles To America and in the use OF
thcm to so terrify the American people that
american destroyers in European would
have to be withdrawn. The withdra wal OF
these craft would handicap the overseas
movement of troops by depriving them of their
convoy
But there has been no panic in the United
States. There has been no stampede from
the shore line. There has been no clamor
fer deStroyers with which TO cope with the
enemy. Not one chaser has been sent home
from Europe TO assist in fighting submarines
here. Not one destroyer has been withdrawn
from the convoy service. On the contrary
the lice. abroad has remained intact The
troops have continued TO move in Il steady
stream to France. end will continue to GO
Notwithstanding the destruction of urarmcd
.tn,rrican vessels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Rooster.

A swelling egotist Is he,
The barnyard cock with strutting stride
Who walks arrogant by me
Displaying his insuTerabe pride.
I've seen some men with kindred gait
Go strutting through this vale OF tears,
Who plaudits OF the mob await,
So hungry for the rising cheers.
And when l sec rooster strut
Icing to wiCId the ak, and SO
To end one overbearing mutt
To lay another boaster low!
And SO with men-whene'er l see
A cocky chap COME swinging by
The most appealing thought to me
Is Just to grab my snickersnee
And swat him in the eye,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16

In response to request. we print be-
low Bishop Doane's verses on his dog
Cluny1
am quite sure he thinks tina. am
depends
For life. and all things that His bounty
sends
Nj dear old dog. most constant OF all
friends:
Not quick to mind. but quicker far
To Him whom God I know and own.
Deep b: wn and liquid. watches for my
He looks more patient underneath the
Than l. when God His wise correction
sends.
He looks love at me, deem as vord.
Ger spake:
And from me never crumb or sun will
take,
But he wags thanks with his most
vocal tail.
And when some crashing noise wakes
all his fear.
He is content and quiet If I'm near.
Secure that my protection will prevail,
So. faithful mindful. thankful. trust :
Tells me what unto my God should be.
Hc had lived out his life. but not his
love;
Daily UP steep and weary stair he
came.
His big heart bursting with the strain.
to prove
His loneliness without me. Just the
Old word of greeting beamed in M,
deep eye.
With new look OF wonder in II.
asking why
"The whole creation groans ard
travails." He
And there faced the mystery of
pain.
Finding me dumb and helpless. down
again
He went. unanswered, with the dawn
to die.
And find the mystery opened with tho ,
key,
The creature from corruption,s
bondage free"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16


street fire day before yesterday. His fine vio-
lin u Quantity OF valuable music and a pia no
belonging 10 him were destroyed His friends
hat in view viii hold a meeting at Davies.s
musicale this evening.
at the Concord Baptist Association held in
Grecncsvilie County this week. entire day
tday before yesterday set apart as a sun
day school mass meeting day Rev Charles r.
Ryland. OF this city. who is at the head of the
Baptist Sunday school work in this State was
present and was the principal speaker. Mr..
ress of Sunday school work in Virginia and
pi edcted that the day is not far distant when
every church in the state will have It's every
Walter X. Martin. at meeting OF the board
OF directors of the Chamber of Commerce held
yesterday. rendered his resignation OF the of
flee OF treasurer Of that organization and T.
Governor Holden of North Carolina has nom
iratcd Colonel Edward C:tntwell to be the Judge
Of the special court established in Wilmington
cantwcl Is native of South Carolina The
ing fully mbucd with radical principles
ono OF the Rothchilds is said to be irving TO
buy the ancient city of Jerusalem.
The fancy horse flesh Saratoga n " This
summer is estimated to be worth $1,000 900
General Candy has arrived in WASHINGTON
and assumed command of the NJ
Washington.
The great Democratic Convention Of North
Carolina was called to order by Hon Thomas
Bragg Yesterday at noon james Davis. OF
man. and K. ii. Cowan Of Wii minstSSn,' n psr.
Judge Osborne, of Mecklenhurg county. were ;,re
made ads s se'" oo at T nrss Great Pesehes
bins William a. Graham. Thomas nrarr Asa
BEEs. J. G Dobbins and others. The torch
gnS E prnrsss sion a ado night was big affair
that 10000 visitors in the CITY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-16
ChlEEers.

Nature lovers will instantly recognize the
red spotted insect wiore the bump swes. Re
plying TO an anxious inquiry:
TO treat chggcrs. first locate the chgger If
not located Immediately. try listening. A CHG
ger sometimes barks like dog. Having located
the chiGEcr. whistle in a low tone and in the
direction of the bite If he doesn't come out
squeeze his with a wise When he
energies, gtao him quickly. Lay Fin on n fiat
board, force open his jaws pour in chloroforin
ana smother with a brick. II Il at doesn't Kill
the Ginger get him to say some hing in favor
OF the Kaiser. in tho presence f three Texas
Rangers. That'li finish him.