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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
STATE PRISON

At the state prison the total expenses
incurred in March were S3,14748
There was one employee discharged
and his place was filed Some maple
syrup was made and SO cords of wood
worked up during the month. At the
end of the month the total population
was 119, consisting of LOG men ands13
women CT the inmates about so were
employed most of the month in the
shirt shop on contract work, II in the
farm and outside work, s in the cook
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
STATE HOSPITAL

At the state hospital there were IS
patients admitted during March and 10
discharged during the month for va
rious reasons, leaving a total in the in
stitution at the end of the month of
700 of whom $50 were men and 354
women The total expenses incurred
during the month were s11,965.1S.
Eight new employees were engaged
during the month and IA left the en-
ploy of the institution.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
SCHOOL FOR FEEBLE-MlNDED

The total expenses incurred at this
institution in March were S2,9S2.53.
There were three employees engaged
during the month and three dis
charged. The general farm work Of
the institution was carried on includ-
Ing the making of about so gallons of
maple syrup. Three girls were adj
mitted to the institution during the
month making total of SO inmates on
April 1st of whom So were girls and So
boys.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05

FOR SALE-At once, Roam horse.
weight 1000 lbs, gray horse, weight
100 lbs. black horse, weight 1880 lbs.
Rutland wagon, two horse sled, three
seated sleigh, single sleigh, top carriage,
buck board wagon, wagon pole, set
double work harnesses driving har-
ness, single work harness, plough,
Abenadue : H. p gas engine with lag
and circular saw outfit Write Or
phone. c. II. Adams, Townshend, Vt.
56-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
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CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH

Broken or Not.)
pay $500 to $500 per set, also
highest prices for Bridges, Crowns,
Watches, Diamonds, Old Gold, Silver
and Platinum. Send NOW and receive
CASH by return mail Goods returned
if price is unsatisfactory. BERNER S
BERNER S, % Third ST., Troy, N. Y
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05

FOR SALE-Milk, cream and syrup.
As / have bought the Albert Dunklee
farm / would liEe 70 sell my milk from
my AYRSHIRE herd by the can and
cream by the quart at the market pri-
ccs This milk has proven its qualities.
Try can and be a customer. +. J.
Gammell, West Brattleboro vt. Tel
2ll-l2 29-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05

Summaries of March Repor
Of State Departments to
Board of Control

room and others in miscellaneous oc-
equations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
BOARD OF CHARITIES AND
PROBATION

for the care of dependent and defec-
tive children out of the special fund
raised by Governor Graham totaling
s2S4.71. These bills covered surgical
and hospital care in 10 cases, cases
being at the St Adams hospital, l at
the Rutland hospital and at the Mary
Fletcher hospital at Burlington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
HOUSE OF CORRECTION

The total expenses incurred by this
institution during March were ST.
297.25. There were no employees dis
charged and no new employees en-
gagged during the month Figures
showing the number of inmates and
their occupations during the month fol-
low:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05

WANTED-Table boarders. Inquire
104 High St. ol-56"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05

WANTED-A dish washer. Seoville s
Restaurant Jo-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
WANTED.

WANTED-A maid. Memorial Hos
pital. 33-ti
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-05
TABLE APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL ENDING
1919 AND AMOUNTS EXPENDED DURING
81 QUARTERS

in
additional
ngent fund available
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
Criminal Inemciency.

From the Southwest American.
 If the wanton destruction of seven- teen thousand automobiles isn't crim- inal inefficieney upon the part of the war department, we do not understand the meaning of the words. There they are. shown by the actual photo graps-more than seventeen thousand splendid automobiles and trucks, rot ting in the rains, at one camp in this country. And the man in charge of the camp says under oath that he has sent telegram after telegram to the War Department asking permission to dispose of the cars.
 These cars were stacked up in the open field after the armistice was signed They may have been properly ordered; no one knew the armistice was going to be signed, or that the war was to end so suddenly, and the purchase of these cars was all right. They would have been needed had the war continued
 But with the war ended, they should of course have been disposed of. The man in charge of them knew it, and repeatedly asked for permission to dispose of them. But no attention was paid to his letters or telegrams, and the seventeen thousand valuable cars are today mass of rotten junk. The war is over--won by American soldiers despite the hampering ineffi- ciency of the War Department. While it was pending, we could forgive er- TOTS; all We wanted to know was that human beings were doing the best they could. But now that the war is over, it is time to take stock. It is time to find out about our mistakes and the inefficiency. It is time to have a reckoning on such crimes as the de- struction of these seventeen thousand automobiles. Certainly it is about time the American people were find- ing out why men so incapable of hand ling these simple problems after the close of the war should be retained in office when their retention is causing such tremendous waste.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
THAT TRIP TO BERRYLAND.

Don't forget that trip to view the berry fields at DeQueen and Horatio. It is set for Friday, the Mena delega- tion to leave at 3:44 a. m., and re- turn on the early train Saturday. The Sevier county folks send word that they will meet the Polk county party with autos and will entertain them at a luncheon in DeQueen's best hotel. But this is not just pleasure trip it k to study first-hand, ways and means to prosperity with the idea that our people can come back and do like wise. Up to noon Wednesday A had signed up for the trip at the Commer- cial Club office, and it is expected at least 75 will go.
 If you are interested in the berry industry, or in Polk county's progress, join the party. It is open to all, and there will be room for all.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
You Do More Work.

You are more ambitious and you get more enjoyment out of everything when your blood is in good condition. Impurities in the blood have very depressing effect on the system, causing weakness. laziness, nervousness and sickness.
 GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying and Enriching the Blood. When you feel it's strengthening. invigorating effect, see how it brings color to the cheeks and how it improves the appetite, you will then appreciate it's true tonic value.
 GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC is not patent medicine. 1t is simply IRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup. So pleasant even children like it. The blood needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON to Enrich it. These reliable tonic prop critics never fail 10 drive out impurities in the blood.
 The Strength Creating Power of GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it the favorite tonic in thousands of homes More than thirty-ive years ago. folkc would ride 2 long distance to get GROVES .TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a member of their family had Malaria or needed a bodybuilding. streneth-eivine tonic. The formula is just the same to- day. and you can set it from any drug store 60c per bottle
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
THE STORIES THE DEWDROPS TOLD
Written the United States School Amy
FATHERBoB MEETS THE FAIRIES.

was telling me about beets. He said that the beet is one of the very best vegetables for young gardners to raise. He said you could get greens from them in the spring and summer, and then, as soon as the first crop was gone your second crop would be grow ing up. He said beets were very-oh, it was such a long word-something like nursing"
 "Nourishing, perhaps" said Father bob.
 "Yes, that was it. He said it meant that people would get fat and be healthy if they eat plenty of beets. He said they had lots of sugar in them; have they?"
 'Yes, indeed; more than any other vegetable, believe"
 "He said you planted the first crop late in March or early in April, and then you must plant some more in July to put up for the winter. He said that beets could not grow we'll in a sour soil.' What did he mean by sour soil Fatherbob?"
 Sour soil is the kind that has no food in it for the seeds and plants. It means the same as poor soil. People use many different things to 'sweeten' the ground. They use leaf mold and manure, and a good many people buy stuff made just to feed the ground with. It is called fertilizer"
 "Oh, I knowl" cried Dolly, quite pleased to be able to understand this long word; tthe fairies have told me about that"
 What else did they tell you about beets ?"
 "Well, the fairy said the seeds should be soaked in warm water for about eight hours. He said the seeds were really little pods with lot of seeds in them That makes them come up very thin, and you have to pull up some of them to make room for the others. You can use those you pull up for greens. He said they must be kept free from weeds; oh, Fatherhob, did I tell you about the weed Imp?"
 "Yes, you did 1 liked the story very much, but now think it is time for Dollykin to be in bed if she is go ing to get up early and see Dewdrop fairy tomorrow. So good night, lit tie daughter; sleep sweetly, good night"
 (To Be Continued)
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
CAPT. G.J. HAzLETT PASSES.
Remains Will Be Taken to Pittsburgh,
 Pa, for Interment.

Capt George J. Hazlett passed away Monday night at 10:45 at his residence at 308 Eighth street after an illness covering several weeks. In deed, he has not been we'll since about two years ago, when he underwent an operation at the Baptist hospital at St. Louis, thru which he suffered the amputation of his left leg midway be- tween the knee and hip in an effort to get relief from wound that was sup posed to be due to an injury received in the war. A few weeks ago he again went to St. Louis to get relief from the same trouble which had effected his right leg.
 Captain Hazlett's remains are now at the Alex. Patton undertaking par Tor, where they will be held until such time when his affairs here can be closed, when they will be taken to Pittsburgh, Pa, to be inferred in the family lot.
 Miss E. P. Hazlett of East Liver pool, Ohio, and Mrs. Kate Hazlett of St. Louis, sister and sister-in-law re- spectively, have been here for some time, and they will look after the set clement of his business, and then will accompany the remains to Pittsburgh Brief services will be held in Mena, probably on Thursday afternoon, un- der the auspices of Dallas Lodge No. 12S, F. & A. Masons.
 Captain Hazlett came to Polk coun- ty in 1904, locating at what was then Eberson City, at the head of min ing enterprise financed largely by St. Louis capital. He remained in the country until about two years ago, since which time he has been living in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
VIOLENCE YS. ORpER.

The Star today gives considerable space to the story of another outbreak of violence and bIoodshed in a large city-this last in Omaha. This, fol- lowing the bloody riots of Chicago and Boston, is but one more evidence of the thin crust between civilization and rampant barbarism, and it must be conceded that recent events indi- cate seething volcano under the crust, a volcano but lily held in check by the forces of law and order as they exist today.
 1t is not altogether strange that such upheavals should come in coun- tries of tyranny and absolutism. It would not be beyond reason that it would come in Russia, Germany, or any nation where the popuIace has been held down thru the years by sternest of measures, with no. oppor- tunity to have a word as to the laws or the government under which they live.
 But in.the United States, where ev- cry man and most of the women have the power of franchise, where the people not only make the laws but choose those who enforce them, such conduct, it would seem, is but the out break of the minimizing, the vicious; is license as against liberty, anarchy against civilization, the government of mob law against that of right and morality.
 Some may hesitate as to the best way to deal with such conditions, and beyond doubt the growth of this sort of thing has been encouraged by such hesitancy and palliation In such in- stances as that recorded at Omaha it is probable that the very spirit of in- sane rage in the mob that burned the courthouse and hung the mayor was encouraged because the officers too long iiesitateti to take severe meas ures. Had those in whose hands the enforcement of good order taken the other course, there would have been bloodshed, but it would have been bloodshed in defense of law and of right. And there is little doubt but few rounds of well-placed shots would have scattered that mob, and would have been lesson as would have had a very salutary effect on future op- erations in that line.
 When rabid dog breaks loose, en- dangering all in his path, no man hes itates in the course to be pursued he puts that dog out of business as quickly as possible. And if, as ap- pears, we have rabid human beings, who run amuck, killing and destroy ing, like course is necessary. They must be put out of business, and must be stopped before they inject like poison into those others all too willing to follow the course of destruction.
 We are wont to deride Mexico be- cause of it's lawlessness and disorders, and we are prone to talk of the iron hand that is needed to keep the out laws of that suffering country in check.
 Is it not time to look more closely to our own faults?
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
BODY TO BE CREMATED.
James Ettien Plans for Disposition of
 His Remains.

James Ettien Plans for Disposition of
 His Remains.
 That his body be cremated and that the ashes be. scattered to the four winds was the request of James Et- tien, who died Monday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. S. c. Vanderburg, near Old Cove. The re- mains were brought to Mena Monday night by Undertaken J. c. Frazier, and on Tuesday were embalmed and shipt to Kansas City to be cremated, thus fulfilling the request of the deceased
 Mir. Ettien reached the age of 62 years months and 4 days, and his home was in Gering, Neb., having come to Polk county on September 21 with his sister, Mrs. Vandeburg. He was afflicted with cancer of the stom- ach, and realizing that he could not live long, he called Undertaken Fraz- fer to his bedside last Sunday to make arrangements for the disposition of his body, attending to every detail of the transaction, even to ascertaining the cost, and then writing check and handing it to his sister to be used in the event of his death.
 Besides Mrs. Vandeburg, Mir. Et- tien is survived by two other sister and one brother, and five children. Tine children are all married and live at Alberton, Mont. the brother is Charles Ettien of Neiart, Nebr., and the sisters are Mrs. Sarah Winkley of Old Cove, and Mrs. Amanda Phillips of Hobson, Mont.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
HAT fine beets these are" A/ said Fatherbob one night at dinner. He was called

nAl me DeetS IneSe arep 'M said Fatherbob one night
 " at dinner. He was called "Fatherbob," so you could tell him from "Justbob" or 4Sonbob." Just bob" and "Sonbob" were two names for the same person. Some people called him by one and some by the other.
 ''pm glad you like them,' said Mothermine, "these are almost the last of the beets we had canned from last years garden. You see they will carry us on until the new crop is here this spring. This is why I am so glad we have plenty of beets in the garden this year"
 "Yes," said Fatherbob, "it is a good thing to have lot of beets and turnips and parsnips and such things in the garden, because they last all the winter thru. hope you boys have seen to that"
 Billy and Bob both spoke at once: Sure we have"
 "Yes, sir; we've got six rows of turnips and six rows of beets and five rows of cabbages. We'll have enough for all next winter, and maybe sell some.'
 You see Bob and Billy had learned all about beets thru the United States School Garden Army.
 "Fine; it's a mighty good thing for you boys to have your garden; keeps you out of mischief and you might make some aloney out of it, too. Run along now and get your lessons, and you, Doilykin, come and tell father what the Dewdrop Fairy told you this morning."
 Now, the funny thing about it was that Dolly had been talking with a fairy who had told her something about beets--the very thing they had been eating for dinner. He was a very handsome young fellow. His complexion was rather dark, perhaps, but his checks had fine color. He was dressed in rich, dark red coat around his neck. She had found him very nice to talk to- Now she felt quite proud to tell Fatherbob what the fairy had said. Her brother had sometimes laughed at her for believ- ing in fairies, but Mothermine and Fatherbob never did that.
 "Weil, Fatherbob," said Dolly, T did see fairy this morning, and he
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
Arkansas Woman Had
 Serious Cancer.
Says She Was Cured by Dr. O. A.
 Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.

Says She Was Cured by Dr. 0. A.
 Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.
 Mrs. M. L. Kemp, of Genoa, Ark. had cancer of the breast which gave her much pain. She went to Dr. O. A. Johnson, prominent cancer specialist of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Kemp now says:
 When first noticed my cancer
 1t was about the size of a small
 nutmeg. It did not pain me until
 about one year after I noticed it.
 but grew steadily all the while.
 l went to see my home doctor and he advised me to have it cut out,
 but we decided not to have that
 done.
 Finally, had trouble with my stomach and bowels. went to a chlropractic doctor, who relieved
 my stomach, but did not stop the
 lump in my breast from growing. About this time, or a little later.
 heard of Dr. A. O. Johnson. and
 decided to try his treatment.
 which l commenced October IS, 1916.
 "I am sound and we'll; no pains
 anywhere, and no appearance of the cancer returning
 Dr. Johnson has become widely known as a specialist in treatment of cancer, He conducts large Research Laboratory, devoted entirely to this cruel disease The treatment is en- tirely medicinal--external applications are used to destroy the cancer and in- teral medication to purify the blood Any sufferer should write at once to Dr. Johnson for his book. "Cancer Truths" which tells of his experiences and wonderful non- surgical treatment. Address, Dr. o. A. Johnson, Suite $50 1924 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.--Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
 C00NTZ NOW HIGHEST IN NAVY
The Rear Admiral Succeeds Benson
 as Chief of Operations.

Washington, Sept. 24.-Secretary Daniels announced late today the ap- pointment of Rear Admiral Robert K. Coontz to be chief of naval operations, the highest office in the navy. Rear Admiral Coontz, who will succeed Ad- miral William s. Benson upon the lat ter's retirement tomorrow, now is in command of dreadnaught division of the Pacific Fleet.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

There is lot of food for thought in the knowledge that, as in Boston, the only barrier between the widest excesses of murder, robbery, gam bling and all the kindred crimes is the policeman's club.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

There is not fairminded man anywhere who does not want the rail- road workers to have good pay for their labor, each knowing too, that the pay comes directly from the pro ducers, the consumers and all those who patronize the roads. At the same time this same fair-minded man and all the public sees the need of some means by which all the pub lic and the country can be saved from the distresu, destruction and unmeas- ured harm that may be inflicted by a
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

The Highway Commissioners would like to see dirt turning on the Polk County Jefferson Highway by Decem- Der 1, but think the opening of the New Year will be about the time the big task will be begun.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

President Wilson, in one of his last speeches before being forced to return to Washington by illness, demanded that the matter of adoption or reiec- tion of the League of Nations pact and peace treaty be brought to a focus. Good enough There has been about enough talk. Let's get it over and change the subject.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

Yep. this is good cotton weather, and at the present market price the "poor downtrodden farmer" will "get especially with corn, hay, gar den sass and fruit to go around. And 60-cent bacon doesn't worry the fam fly with bunch of fat hogs in pen or on the range.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

There really would be much more public sympathy with labor strikes if it did not develop in most cases that it is the very best paid classes of workers who make the demands and do the striking.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

The Supreme Court says "Yes" to Polk county's biggest project. Now everybody come take on a supply of confidence that will mean big things for progress and prosperity. Let's go.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02
 TEAcHERss EXAMINATIONS.

Teachers Examinations will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, october Eth and sth. at the Courthouse. in accordance with the law. the licenses of all teachers not attending the Coun- ty Institute in September were lapsed on September 12th- This will be the last chance of those wishing to teach to take the examination.
 I. c. Harris.
 County Superintendent.
The Mena weekly star., 1919-10-02

Prepare for big business in Polk county. Within the next year there will be several hundred thousand dol lars spent in road building, and most of it will go into the marts of trade in this locality.