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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
To6ay'S Birthdays.

Effie shannon, long a prominent actress
Of the American stage, born at Cambridge,
Mass, so years ago today.
Bishop Joseph +. Berry, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, born at Aylmer
Canada, G5 years ago today
Ri Rev William Hickey, the new Ro
man Catholic bishop Of Providence. borr
at Worcester, Mass. so years ago today
DIR. William S. Currell. president OF tn,
University of South Carolina, born a
Charlestown, s. c., 81 years ago today
Marques of Londonderry. an Irish pee
who is an aggressive opponent of TIN
Home Rule for Ireland, born II year
ago today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

"Now | Know Who Took My Nuts.
the squirrel, and Bright Eyes, another
squirrel
You are robbers and thieves"
well, so are you." said Nutty
Chum.
WED be friendly" said Mr.. Blue
jay. IF we didn't steal from each
. other
Yes" said Nutty Chum. ''we could
go into partnership. Everything you
steal you could give to us and every
thing We steal We could keep for our
selves" 80
That's fine sort of partnership
said Mr.. Bluejay.
THE kind of a partnership I would
suggest" said Mrs. Bluejay. would
be kind where we took everything
we stole ourselves and called ourselves
the heads of the firm
81 guess" said Nutty Chum, 1--WE
won't agree on the heads of the firm.
so we had better not go into partner
ship"
WED better not" said Mr.. Blue
Joyt uhANSS soU SohC ~ III ans Aht
| give us all you steal"
Il most certainly won't" said Nutty
Chum. "And the very idea of suggest
ing such a thing. Why, you're more
than robbers. You're imperti nent.
$50 are YOU" said Mr.. Bluejay, and
| his voice sounded little like, the
scolding voice of Nutty Chum, for Mr..
|, Bluejay was fond of making fun of
| others.
Nutty Chum went away after awhile,
for he found that the bluejays would
tell him nothing and would give him
nothing to eat. and he couldn't steal
| from them when they were right there
| to see him..
So he told his friends. Bright Eyes
and Chippy Chappy,, about the Blue
| jays, and said he thought they had
just had very successful robbery. SO
they had better see what they could do
later on.
I've stolen birds eggs, straw from
nest and twigs." said Mrs Bluejay.
| I'm going TO nest in that young pine
L tree, over there, and lay four blue
green eggs with brown specks.'"
| "I've stolen eggs. too." said Mr..
Bluejay.
Were robbers. all right" said Mrs.
Bluejay.
I yes" said Mr.. Bluejay, I'VE are.
but we are handsome robbers. We're
beautiful birds, too"
i That's so, we are said Mrs. Blue
Jay. "But | don't suppose it is any
comfort to the creatures we steal
|. from to know that beautiful birs's
stole from them. They think were
|, ugly, because we're robbers"
"Wen. don't know that | blame
them when | think about it." said Mr..
Bluejay. "If's not much comfort 10
think that those who robbed them
were beautiful. and it is said that we
are so naughty"
sad" said Mrs. Bluejay. but what
are we going to do about it?"
well always be naughty" wlnket
AIR. Bluejay.
And we'll always be robbers, toe
shrieked Mrs. Bluejay.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Advertising Returns.
Burlington News.)

We notice that St. Adams merchant
used nearly four pages of advertising IN
"a recent issue of the Messenger We are
willing to wager that the firm in ques
ton has some business to show for that
advertisement The feeling that small
city merchants should not plunge heavily
on advertising has kept more than one
merchant and good bank account apart
What is good for the greatest store IL
the land is just as good for the smallest
in proportion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Get ready for cleanup day.
Cleanup Week.
Rutland News. J

Cleanup week is not as big job as
it used to be. for the reason that prem
ises have been cleaned up regularly for
several years and the accumulations oil
rubbish are much smaller than formerly
A man said to farmer near Rutland
that his pig-pen was too near his house to
conduce to good health and the farmer
replied that he thought it was all right
it had been there twenty years and ne
hadn't lost a pig in all that time. Or
cleanup matters one person thinks of one
thing and one of another-depending OF
the direction in which his interests lie
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
A Lovely Scene.


We stood at the bars as the sun went
down
Beneath the hills on a summer day;
Her eyes were tender and big and brown
Her breath as sweet as the new mown
hay.
Far from the west the faint sunshine
Glanced sparkling off her golden hair;
Those calm deep eyes were turned to-
ward mine
And look of contentment rested
there
/ see her bathed in the sunlight flood
see her standing peacefully now,
Peacefully standing and chewing hel
cud,
As I rubbed her ears-that Hoisteir
cow.
R. A. w.
Ezra thinks this golden-haired Hol
stein must have been Altartra Christ
mas Cornueopia Crabapple Kornplaster
Mr.. and Mrs. Pullen R. Wheeler ar,
rejoicing over the birth last THURSDAY
of twin boys.-Miller item in Auror;
| Advertiser.
Tulip, who sometimes over-scintil
lates, suggests Pullen and Haullen
as suitable names.
Headline: Short skirts, bar
| backs.''
The above has nothing to do with
circus as You might suppose; it is mere
| ly q Partisan fashion note.
A Brick-Bat.
Timothy Brick was fined So wit
costs for intoxication in the city cour
Friday.-Northboro item.
After thinking seriously about it W
have decided to write these few word
to fill up this space.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
TUESDAY, NAY Is, 1919.
AMERICAN IN NAME AND FACT.

The net results of the organization
caucus of the American Legion held
in st. Louis last week are extremely
satisfactory because of the conserva-
tism of the delegates and the vital
American spirit shown throughout its
deliberations. The demonstrations of
hostility to the un-Ameriean mayor of
Chicago and TO the admission of Boil
shevists from the Pacific coast to mem
bership in the organization showed the
virility of their American ideal and it
will be endorsed by the great majority
of the American people.
The spirit Of conservatism was equal
ly influential in the deliberations of
the body, The comparatively few
American veterans did not propose to
attempt to fix the policies of the mil
lions of men who later will affiliate with
the organization but wisely decided to
wait until a more representative con
vention is held This promises wei
fer the American principle Of majority
rule. The voice Of few might hay,
been ignored but the voice of the many
on the prohibition amendment and kin
bred subjects will prevail as soon as i
/ is expressed.
Especially gratifying was the con
fidence shown in the American peopl
when the caucus made no demand OF
the government for a large bonus to al
enlisted men. The failure to make sucl
a demand has no explanation excep
the men congregated there were con
dent the American nation will do ful
justice TO the men. who so molly de
Tended it and demonstrated to the ma
tions of Europe the high American
ideals of courage valor, manlincss an
justice.
In preventing the raising of the colo
issue the officers of the caucus Shove
a tactfulness and diplomacy that qua
ifies them to act wisely and judicial
in other perplexing issues sure to aris
"'The boys were on trial at the
first gathering as civilians but the
certainly passed the acid test. The
generosity, conservatism and American
ism proved them to be American
fact as well as name and has won fo
them the gratitude and confidence {
the whole American people.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

The figure of Maj. General Leonard
Wood looms larger and larger on the
presidential horizon, the verdict of the
newly organized American Legion giving
his cause strong impetus. There is
widespread indignation over the attempt
of the present administration to shelve
him that awakens strong American sym
pathy. Beyond that is the safe, firm
and progressive record he has made in
every position in which he has been
placed that gives him the admiration
and confidence of the public. Favorite
sons may envy him but they cannot ig-
more his strength and it seems probable
the country will hear more about Maj
General Wood as the Republican eandi
date for President
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Inadequate Punishment.
(Rutland Herald.

The inadequacy of law to punish
some eases is shown in the sentence of
Charles Smith of Walden, who admit
ted giving "bound boy" 90 lashes
with horsewhip, pulling the unfortu-
nate victim out of bed to inflict the in
human punishment. For this he was
fined $50 and costs. 1t seems a pity
that the whipping post has been abol-
ished when we consider the case of Mr.
Smith.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Some declare that prohibition has
sounded the death knel of banquets,
as mineral waters, grapejuce and va
rious temperance drinks do not provide
any insurance against the boredom
consequent upon long,winded speeches
If prohibition does away with the Gus
tomary variety of after dinner mono
logues it will not have been in vain
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Just as soon as you eat tablet of
Pape's Diapepsin all the dyspepsia, in
digestion and stomach distress en- Is.
These pleasant, harmless tablets of
Pape S Diapepsin always make sick, up
set stomachs feel fine at once and they
cost so little at drug stores.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

President Wilson proclamation for
the week of June to be observed as
Boy Scout week for the purpose of
Strengthening the work of the organ
ization is America 5 recognition of the
services rendered by this body during
the period of the war. Anything that
is done to increase the effectiveness
of the Boy Scouts of America will be
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

It is reported that the demand foI
the extradition of the kaiser has
reached Holland. William should leave
few blank pages in the back of the
book he has been writing for the in.
scribing of the last chapter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Time Is Money There.

According to Paris mathematician
the adoption of Greenwich time as the
standard for France increased the
lighting expense of every French
household about / per cent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

George AIDE says: "Good roads cost
money, but show me community which
has invested in hard roads such as can
be used at all times of the year and
which now would be willing to go back
to the mud holes for cash considera-
ton -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Athletic Victories.
lSt. Adams Messenger.

(St Adams Messenger
The University of Vermont baseball
team continues to lengthen its string of
victories Athletic proves is good adj
vertising for any collegiate institution, for
young men like to follow a winning team.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS.

1t is the aim of the management to secure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation OF
subscribers to that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure to receive the paper
on the morning following the omission, in
person. by telephone postal card, thus en-
abling the cause of the to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by thi:
method that the publisher secure the de
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

The fact that the German government
recommends a week of mourning for
the country over the harshness Of the
terms of the peace treaty may convince
the people that theirs is vanquished
nation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Hotel Saved.
BARRE Times !

While there are plenty of regrettable
features in the serious fire which visited
the business district of Brandon last week
there is also some reason for satisfaction
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Straw hat day will not be largely
observed next Thursday unless the
Queen of the May can produce som'
warmer weather.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Secretary Glass must be experiencing
feelings of relief over the successful
finish of his first and last Victory Lab
erty loan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
With Cupid's Assistance.

Gladys johnson is teaching Carl Stog
still the Bakery business. He is learn
ing rapidly. Horizon Center item
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

We agree with the Keene Sentinel
that it is good TO see the old railroad
trains back on the job even if we can I
afford to ride on one.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

We hope the peace dove will not die
Of old age before it can make its ''hop
off . with the olive branch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Ezra says he never felt the need of
one of them tin helmets as much as
he did yesterday when he took down
the stovepipe to the settin room stove
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
The spring styles

that the towns hotel, one of the best
known III the state, was saved from de
struction
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
INDIGESTION, GAS,
UPSET STOMACH
Hurry Just eat one tablet of Pape's
Diapepsin for instant relief.

No waitingi When meals don't fit
and you belch gas, acids and undi.
gested food. When you feel indiges.
ton pain, Jumps of distress ia stomach
heartburn or headache. Hete is instant
relief
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Rear Admiral Thomas J. Cowie,
whose slogan, THE Battle of the
Bonds" and able management of past
Liberty loan campaigns in the navy
were an inspiration to the "eobs" to
do their utmost to back up the coun-
try's fighting men on land and sea,
launch the navy Victory loan cam
paign.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
A Lucky Strike.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sherman went
to Springfield Sunday and got hired
girl.-Bridgewater Corners item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Too Bad

Sweet Angelina says it's tough,
Great discomfort is hers,
Because it is not hot enough
To wear her summer furs.
Springfield Union.
Take heart, sweet one, it S not SO bad
Just read this message through;
IL It's too cold for summer furs
Slip on a peekaboo.
North Adams Herald.
But all fair maidens must take heed,
From reformers keep well hidden;
A peekaboo that peeks too much
Is sure to be forbidden
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
CLIPPINGS
With Now a Comment and Then
Only a Caption.
Speaking of Days.

speaking of Days.
Sunday last, was Mother s Day,
Gladly we observed it;
Dad was first of all to say
How much ma deserved it.
Still no secret we betray
This great truth conveying:
Every day is Fathers Day
When it comes to paying.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
The Feminist Movement.

Clubbing Husbands in the town
hall on Wednesday evening Shelburne
item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Member of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of all news
dispatches credited to il and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

genuine contribution to the welfare
of the nation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Violet, who is trying to qualify as
assistant to Tulip, seems to see some
thing especially appropriate in the fact
that Miss Whalem is a teacher in a
Massachusetts district school
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

Reference by prominent local bust
ness man to the representative from
this district as Hon. Peter Dole
shows how well Congressman Dale is
known in these parts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Ponder

viii Robb says he never appreciated
his wife and babies before and hopes
they will not stay month as planned
-Greeneville item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
North Adams Herald.
The Six Best Cellars.

After July /, the phrase six best
sellers may not refer to popular fc-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
TO ADVERTISERS,

Transient advertising-Run of paper, so cents
an inch for first insertion, rs cents inch
Tor each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements-Five cents a line
first insertion with so per cent discount fol-
each subsequent insertion without change Of
copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents per line frsr
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy
Position 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

ard Wood, now mentioned as a likely
candidate for the Republican presidential
nomination next year, was the son OF a
Cape Cod country doctor, who humbly
drove his gig back and forth in the little
village of Pocasset After the death oil
his father Wood entered Harvard Medi
cal school, where with tutoring and doing
outside work he got through and paid his
own way. Shortly afterwards, in 1886
he was appointed assistant surgeon ii
the army His success in the militar,
field was meteoric in the speed in which
he climbed to the top. In less than /.
years he rose from the post of surgeon t.
that of chief of staff of the army. Hi
was first in command of the Rough Riders
in the Spanish war and later was mill
tary governor of Cuba and a commando
in the Philippines. From 1910 to 1914 h'
was chief of staff In later years Gen
Wood has held the command of one O.
another of the important departments o
the army During the war with German!
he was in command Of Camp Funston.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
In the Days News.

Few people know that Mai. Gen. Leo
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Italian aviators destroyed Austrian bat
tleship in Pola harbor
German emperor proclaimed Lithuania
as an Independent state.
German and Austrian emperors met
and renewed their military alliance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

tion but to some hopeful spots in the
old home town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13
Chilly.

Mrs. Jack Winter and Mrs. Icie Hood
spent Saturday with Mrs. Bill Winter
-Hoberg item.
Who remembers
The time when the
Tired father
Thought he was going
The limit
When he was compelled to pay
A dollar and half
For the boys
| Shoes?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-13

After thinking seriously about it we
have decided TO write these few words
to fill up this space.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-24
Grand Isle County
GRAND ISLE

Services at the Union Church July q.
Preaching 2:3o p. m, subject, The JOY
of the Christian Life" Bible school
BIAS D. m. Epworth League 500 p. M,
subject, What Paul Learned at the
Track Meet" leader, Miss Myrtle
Minckler. Prohibition study class at the
parsonage Wednesday evening An
Epworth League lawn social will be held
Thursday evening at the home of j.
Byron Hoag. Ice-cream and cake will be
served.
Services will be held in the Union
Church Sunday morning.-Nrs. Arnold
Hathaway is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
H. Q. McGowan.-Mrs Cummings of
Brushton, N Y, Is spending some time
with her sister. Mrs. H. W. Ladd.-
Herbert W. Ladd, who was taken to
Burlington Wednesday for an operation,
died Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Ladd was
prominent farmer and business man,
and member of the Grange He leaves
a wife. two sons, Arthur and Harry, both
Of Grand Isle, and daughter, Mrs. II. C.
Ladd of Alburg. The funeral was held
from his late home Tuesday afternoon,
the Rev Mr.. Sweet officiating. The
Grange had charge of the service at the
grave.-Mr. and Mrs. Cummings, Mr.. and
Mrs. Conger and Mr.. Harris of Brushton
were In town Wednesday to attend the
funeral Of H. w. Ladd.-There will be
An ice cream social at the home of Mr.
and Mrs j. B. Hoag this evening for
the benefit of the Epworth League
Miss Chrystie' is visiting her aunt, Mrs
R. s. Kinney
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-24

bans Monday. where madam will enter
the hospital for a serious operation
William Fellingin and granddaughter,
Guytha Sheldon. visited his step daugh-
ter Mrs Frank wetherby, Sunday
DR.. @. S. Clarke, Of Richford, was call
ed to Frank Wetherby's Sunday to at
tend Mrs. Wetherby. who Is in very poor
health-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crane, Mrs.
Ira Cram and Mrs. John Evans and lit
tie daughter. OF Providence, r. l., are
visiting Fred Jewett and other relatives
here.-The cottage meeting will be held
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Rush
ford Friday evening.-Mr. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Bodette. Miss Cleopha and Ralph
Bodette and Miss Alma Brooks, of Brs-
toll. Conn, with Ernest Touchette as
chauffeur. motored to Hardwick Sunday
to visit a brother. David Bodette.-Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Greenia. Of Sheldon, and
Mr. and Mrs. William Longe visited at
the home OF Elmer Longe sunday-Mrs.
Edmund Sylvester is seriously Ill with
Brights disease.-Mrs. Ernest Touchette
and children Of South Montgomery. Wis
tied at Charles Foote'S Sunday.-Miss
Alma Brooks, who has been visiting at
Joseph Bodette's, has returned to her
home In Bristol Conn. accompanied by
Ralph Bodette, who will remain there
for an indefinite time.-Edward Ordway
and sister. Mrs. Fred Jewett and children
visited their parents in East Bakersfield
Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-24
ENOSBURGs FALLS

Mrs. r. j. Brown .Ir.. and son. Merrill,
of Providence. r. L., passed Thursday
night in the home of DR.. F. II. Brown.
They left Friday morning on the last
lap of 80 mile hike extending from
Portland, Me, to East Swanton, where
Mrs. Brown will leave her son with his
uncle Carl Brown, and she will return
home by rail. They had been two weeks
on the road.-Mr, and Mrs. V. A. irish
motored to Bristol Friday. returning with
Mrs. f. j. Irish and four children of Salt
Lake City, Utah, who have been pass
ing few weeks there among family
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Downey or
Springfield, Mass, who has been visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. II. DoWney'
in Berkshire and his sister, Mrs. j. c,
Pomeroy, here left Friday by motor car
on his return.-A G. s. Beeman and two
daughters Hortense and Helen, all OF ST.
Adams were in town Friday. Mr.. Bee
man is putting his cottage at Riverside
camp in condition, The Rev. d. G. Guest
Of that city will occupy 1t the coming
two weeks,-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith OF
Swanton were in town Friday. Mrs.
Smith formerly lived here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Stone.-Mr
and Mrs A. $ Sykes of East Berkshire
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Rawson
Friday
At the close OF the semi-annual meet
ing Of the trustees Of the Savings Bank
Friday. those present including Col. II F.
Brigham. ex-Gov C. w. Gates, Olin
Merrill, x. A. Paul, C. T. Hall, Dr.
Il, NJ, Brown, F, w. Draper, l.. l.. Marsh
and Treasurer, f. j, Tyler, were enter
tanned at a trout dinner at the home OF
| c. T. Hall at Montgomery Center. Fol-