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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
Rat Plaque In England.

Brown rats are increasing 80 rapid
ly In rural England that they have
become q plague and the board OF ag'
nculture is preparing for campaign
against the rapacious rodent. Inn
mense loss of wheat has been caused
BY the rats. In some districts un-
threshed stacks have been riddled
with rat runs and are almost fallen
in. II is estimated that grown rat
can eat two ounces Of wheat q day
and spoil much more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
kspt Old Funeral Custom

Following an old family custom. the
body of Mrs. G. Il. Haigh, daughter Of
the late Sir Robert Harty, was buried
at midnight in the family vault at the
little village church at Waith, England.
The body Of Mrs. Haigh. who was
eighty-nine years Of age, was brought
from Penrhyndendraeth, Wales. and
conveyed from the station to the
church in q farm wagon, drawn by
four black horses and escorted by
three dozen men carrying lanterns. Six
Welshmen acted as bearers. The only
floral tribute was q large Cross Of
evergreens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
Paris under Fire

After the first day and a half Of
the long distance bombardment Of
Paris an officer Of the Red Cross went
out to get his lunch. Paris had just
traversed one disQuieting moment-a
moment Of mystery. Ordered to Its Gel.
lars in broad daylight, It could not.
In spite Of periodic explosions, dis
cern q single "gotha" In the sky or
hear a single French defensive shot.
But the news Of the long-range gun
was now abroad; already the boule-
Yards were In movement, and the old
woman who sells newspapers at the
kiosk opposite the Madeleine was in
her place.
"Good morning, madame ] haven't
heard that famous gun Of yours for at
least half an hour-have your
"What would youi Il has to have
its lunchr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
Through chlIdhood's Ryes.

"How do you Nike spending your vsoa.
tion on q dairy farm, Ellenr
20, very much, but there's just one
thing bothering me-"
"Aud what's that. EllenP"
"Oh, they lsave the cows out In the
sun 90 much that when get my
glass OF milk US ali warm"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
rhs alobt WAY TO Reckon

Matt-How does Skidley manage 70
stage 80 many successful auto acci-
dentist
Patt-He says he always omits tire
chains az q prewrsckquisita. Cartoons
Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09

Judge Riley Of Maiden, Mass. Is
sued q warning In court when he
stated that motorists convicted OF
having giaring headligh's on their
cars win be sent to jail for day II
found guilty by him. He told the
police chiefs Of the first Middleeex
District, embracing Maiden. Aedford.
Everett, Melrose, Wakefield and part
of the Middlesex Fells reservation.
be wsIted every violstor Of the law
brought before the court. He de-
clared that giaring headlights are the
worst road menace and the users show
'Aiwegard for puhlic safety.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
Proving IN AIIbl

~Whut Lawya Attucks say bout
iem chickens you stoler
"He say Ahm li'ble to 60 to jail
oess'n All git somebuddy to prove Z
lie by."-Cartoon Magazine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09

In Ave moaths "a acre OF good pasture
| furnishes feed equivalent to ton and .
half Of hay, and at lWsroost.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topic
10 solicited. Address all communications In.
tended for this department to HR1Y D
HANAoND, Agricultural Editor Oxford DEM
ocrat. Paris, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
HOSTESS HOUSE
FAMILY REUNION
How II Happened to Entertain
Only A. E. F. Mother Who VISIT
cd Army Of Occupation.
BIO CORPORAL DUTIFUL SON.

No knIphtIy courtIers Ever Acted with
More oaIIantry to Lady Fair Than
Did He and His poughboy
Pals to This Little White
Haired Woman Drsss-
cd RxquIsIteIy In
Black.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
FOR SALE.

A good Jersey heifer nearly two
years of age. Inquire of v. K.
PARIS, Paris Hill. 34tf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-09-09
WANTED.
Hubbard House,
Paris Hill,

two girls for dining
room and chamber
work, also Kitchen girl
during September.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14
Dorset Field Club Notes

The mid-week golf event last week
was won by c. Stanley of Toledo, with
f. r. Brumley of New York, as run
ner-up. The Saturday ball sweep
stakes was won by S. X. Smith, c.
Stanley and T, +. Comba taking sec
ond and third prizes.
The golf event for this week is q
match play tournament with club
handicaps, The qualifying round will
be played Thursday morning. The
leading sixteen will continue for the
prize.
The club tea scheduled for August
goth will be in charge Of Mrs Camp
bell and Mrs Hunter
The ladies committee in charge Of
interior decorations, has now finished
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14

serious injury Just how the accident
occurred no one seems TO know.
A meeting Of Dorset Grange was
held last week Wednesday and con
siderable necessary business was dis
posed Of II was voted TO give the
field day committee the free use Of
any and all Grange property neccs.
sary; to loan tables TO ladies Of the
church for use at their fair, and TO
hold only one meeting in August and
one in September The September
meeting will be held the first Nednes-
day Of that month. The steward was
the only officer present The meeting
was conducted by past master
The following Dorset friends Of the
late Mrs. c. l.. Pruyn attended the
funeral last Saturday at Troy, n. ":
Mrs. Rufus Gilbert, Mrs. X. S. Blink
erd, Miss Ruby HARDWOOD, Ernest Ii.
West, Mrs. T. Salmon, +. p. Boughton,
Miss Constance knight, Charles A.
Wade. The relatives attending from
Dorset were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II.
Harrington Roland X. Harrington,
JOS II, Harrington, Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
Harry W Sheldon, Miss Elizabeth
Sheldon, Miss Rhoda Sheldon, Mrs. A.
B. Cheney, Miss Harriet Holley.
This community was deeply grieved
last Thursday when word was received
from Troy of the passing away that
morning of Mrs. Caspar l.. Uoraine
A, Harrington pruyn and her infant
daughter, Caroline Rousseau Mrs.
PruyR had resided in Dorset since her
marriage and since infancy had spent
a large portion of each year in this
village, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs A.
W. Harrington, Jr., having made Dor
set their summer home since the first
year of their marriage. During these
years Mrs. Pruyn had made many
friends, and all feel as If member of
their own family had been taken away
from them. As neighbor and friend
Mrs. Pruyn always had kind word
and CHEEKY smile for every one, which
could not help but endear her to those
with whom she came in contact.
Through the Journal these neighbors
and friends extend to the husband and
parents their heartfelt sympathy.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14
Dorset Church Notes

On Sunday, August II, services will
be held as follows: 1915 a. m, church
school; l1:i5 a. m, morning worship
with sermon by Rev. Charles L. Car
hart of Larchmont, N. Y; s p. M,
evening worship with sermon by the
pastor.
Next Sunday is the time of the an
nual offering for the American board
of foreign missions. As in former
years, friend of the board and of our
church will add $50 to the offering if
it exceeds $780, For the past two
years we have been able TO meet this
condition. Let US not fail this year
when the need and opportunity are
greater than ever.
The mid-week service will be held
next Tuesday at p. m.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14

Sullivan Of Massachusetts,; Paul Ko-
mora Of New York
Friday evening last MeSSrs Fred
Loveland and George Lake, while ride
Ing in Lovcland's car on North Main
street, suddenly found themselves in
the ditch with the car on top Of them
Aside from a few scratches and a
severe shaking up the boys were un-
hurt. ertainly a narrow escape from
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14

A W Harrington. Jr.. Of Church
street
Miss y. Grace sexton of Washing.
ton, D. G.. was = recent guest Of her
aunt. Mrs. A. u. Roberts Of Church
street.
T. Dudley Of Orange. n. j., Is a
guest II Mr., and Mrs Edward
aborn 81 their pleasant home on the
Hollow road.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14

its work The interior Of the club has
been stained, new curtains and wicker
chairs have been added, and lattice
work has been filled in at the stage
end Of the room. The ladies room has
been enlarged and new lockers have
been put in. These improvements
have added greatly to the appearance
of the club room.
More Dorset news will be found on
page Z
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14

Prof Ftachs ard sisters ~ NeN YORK
City. arr spending month u Ter.
race Fsrln.
Mr. ard M1 Walter Scott IL New
York. are ~ The A. y Cheney place
for shofs visit. the guests o. NJ and
Mrs w A. TBHsssg
Miss Bessis sheldon of Minneapolis
Minn, Il guest ~ her sister, Mr
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas two members of our order
have recently experienced great sor-
row through the death of their father,
therefore be it
Resolved: That we, the members of
Dorset Grange No. 231, do extend to
these fellow members, namely Brother
Walter Jones and Brother Quincy
Jones, an expression of our sincere
sympathy. And be it further
Resolved: That this resolution be
spread upon page Of our minutes
and that copies be sent to the members
mentioned and their family and, for
publication, to the Manchester Journal.
Signed by:
W. Leroy Haven,
Fred Sheldon,
Mrs. Lavina Harwood,
Committee.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14

Whereas the Father, whose wisdom
is unsearchable and whose ways are
past finding out, has transformed into
an invisible spirit one whose joyous
visible presence in this community
cannot be replaced, therefore be 1t
Resolved: That we, the members of
Dorset Grange No. 231, attempt to
convey to family and relatives and es-
pecially to the husband, Caspar Pruyn,
a member of our order, fellow feel
ing which is inexpressible. And be it
further
Resolved: That this resolution be in
scribed upon a page Of our minutes
and that copies Of the same be sent to
Brother Caspar Pruyn and to the Man
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-08-14
chester Journal.

chester Journal.
Signed by;
w Leroy Haven,
Ernest II. West,
Mrs. Ethel X. Gilbert,
Committee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
CLEANSES YOUR HAIR,
MAKES IT BEAUTIFUL,
THICK, GLOSSY, WAVY
Try this! All dandr1lf disappears and
hair stops coming
out.

Surely try "Danderine HAN
Cleanse if you wish to Immediately
& uble the beauty of your hair. Just
ll1isten a cloth with Danderine and
~aw it carefully through your hair,
king one small strand at time; this
III cleanse the hair Of dust, dirt or
ny excessive oil-in a few minutes
/. IN win he amazed. Your hair win
wavy fluffy and abundant and pos
Is IS an Incompatible softness, lustre
( 4 lnxuriance.
Besides identifying the hair, one APP
h lication of Danderine dissolves every
p rticle of dandruff; invigorates the
) alp, stopping itching and falling hair
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
lahowers of rain and sunshine are to
Vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots
I j vigorates and strengthens them. It's
IL yhilarating, stimulating and life pro
ueing properties cause the hair tc
row long, strong and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty. soft
4 ] ,strous hair, and lots of it, if you vii
kaend a few cents for small bottl,
-Eof Knowlton S Danderine at any dru,
store or toilet counter and try it a
4 directed ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
Kipling's Mother-in- Law.
(Boston Herald

The death in Brattleboro of Mrs.
Anna Smith BaleStier brings to mind
the almost forgotten fact that the IA
nous writer long age lived in the val
ley Of the Connecticut on the Vermont
side of the river, in the house which
bore the name bestowed upon one of
his novels. '.1'ha Naulahka,'' the nov
ct in which his brother-in law, VOL
colt Balestier, collaborated It was in
1892 that Kipling. with his fame Just
dawning in its full splendor, married
Caroline Starr Balestier; their son,
John. is believed to have been slain in
France, although his death is not Off
ciailv verified.
The Kiphug house stands upon a
Green Mountain hillside, where it COM
nands a far sweep of the beautiful val
ley Owned now in Boston, its most in,
teresting possessions to the casual Wis
itor are the wonderful Indian carving
| in the hall, to which the house itself
seems to have been fitted, and the der
in which Kipling used to smoke and
| ruminate with the clever carieaturC
portrait by "Spy' of VANITY Fair
upon the wall
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
FIFTY YEARS AS
CHEF FOR INSANE
John Berrie Began Career in Brattle-
boro Retreat-Now Chef in Con-
necticut Insane Hospital.

John Berrie, chef at the Connecticut
Hospital for the Insane at Aiiddletown,
Conn, has just completed his 50th year
as chef at institutions for the insane,
beginning his career in that capacity at
the Brattleboro Retreat, which was then
the Vermont asylum The Evening Press
of Middetown reviews his career as fol-
lows:
Fifty years with the insane is the title
under which John Berrie, the wel-known
chef at the c. H. l. goes by from the fact
that on March IS he rounded out 50 years
in insane. institutions in this country.
John Berrie was born in Glasgow,
Scotland, June %, 1850 That was the
time when youngsters sought their voea-
ton in life early, for young Berrie, at
the age of II, had completed his time as
an apprentice in the baking and catering
business, and almost Immediately shipped
| for the United States where he has been
ever since, working for half century as
chef, and cooking enough food to prac-
| tieally feed the world for short space
| of time. When Mr.. Berrie started in
with institutions the steam table was UNI
! known, and in most institutions steam
heat and electricity were for the future,
while gas was considered very modern.
''Mr. Berries first place m this country
was chef at the Vermont Asylum now the
Brattleboro Retreat That was on Marcel
| l6 1869. On the 18th of August, 1884, he
came to the G. II. l. in Middletown, then
under the supervision of the late DR.
| Shew At that time the institution con
sisted of but two buildings, the main ano
the middle buildings of the present mum
Der, and housed 1000 inmates. During
that time Mr. Berrie has served undei
nine superintendent of the institution
but two of whom are at present living
When he entered institution work. there
was no such thing as dramatics or dane
ing. Mr. Berrie was the first to appea
on the stage at the Vermont institution
in any kind Of an entertainment
Cone peculiar thing about Mr. Berrie'
career as chef is the fact that he neve
sought position, the position in his cas-
always seeking the man.
Mr.. Berrie resides at No S Walnu
street, and enjoys the acquaintance of
large circle of friends, due to his lon
residence in AIiddletown."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
AS to Women Voters.
Bennington Banner.)

Women who want TO vote in TER
mont next year will have to pay poll
tax and must file their intention to
pay such a tax with the listers not later
than April 20. 1t doesn t matter
whether or not they are taxpayers on
other property. Even if woman is
taxed on a million dcllars worth of
real estate she cannot vote in town
and village meetings next iyear unless
she files her certificate as poll tax
payer. Women voters and women who
would like to be voters should take no.
tice of the provisions of the new poll
ak law As far as voting in town, vii
lage and school district affairs it treats
them as il does the men. If they are |
years old and want a vote they can
have it by the polltax road. The women
get one great advantage over the men
however, they are not compelled to pay
the poll tax except 10 vote while the
j men have TO pay. anyway.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
SLEEPING MONEY.
Dormant Savings Bank Accounts Come
From Many Causes.

Many persons besides soldiers and
sailors have given rise to dormant ac-
counts. Sudden DEATH shipwreek, in.
sanity, forgetfulness, and absolute ig.
norance contribute. Even NOWADAYS
many sailingships and tramp steamships
carry persons whose names are not reg
istered in any public Office ashore; so
that the identity of an individual lost
in the sinking of such a craft may ncv-
er be disclosed Many persons carry
their passbooks with them when they
travel, and IN this way the clew to the
existence of the account is lost when
the owner of the account is lost.
This is particularly true Of enigrants
who move from one country TO another,
settling in new land, or returning to
spend declining years in The land of
birth. In such eases only the bank
knows of tho existence Of the deposit,
and it may be year before the bank S
attention is directed to the dormancy.
This is owing to the fact that many de-
positors do not put IN money oftener
than once a year, nor do they call to
collect or get credit for the interest.
Old people have habit of putting in
the bank a fund TO be used for their
burial and then paying no further atten.
ton to the account. \ depositor is like
~ in drawing out the principal, to for
get to draw the interest When he
draws the principal the interest may
not have been credited, and even if he
realizes the fact he docs not stop to
bother the clerk to enter the interest
leaving that for some other time. De
positorS lose their passbooks and new
CT have them replaced, because of tho
bother, in case the balance on deposit
is small.
A wife will sometimes carry an ac-
count without the knowledge of the
husband-or it may be the husband
who carries the secret hoard. A " dow
may keep, secret the existance of hei
savings bank fund in order that he
children may have no excuse for fail
ing to support her. Some persons for
get all about savings bank balance
r especially if they are carrying, as i
i often the ease, a number of such ae
) counts. Then, when the dormant ac
count is brought to their attention b.
| the bank, they sometimes, out of pride
5 deny ownership, saying it must hay,
< been somebody else of the same name
D There is at least one such case on rec
: ord, where the forgotten was veal
| thy man. He stuck to his denial an,
: went so far as to repudiate his owi
$ signature on the bank S general iden
| tifeatIon book. But when he was final
q ly informed that the despised balanc
had grown to more than $1,000 h
!, said he guessed his memory was a
fault-and then he signed for tn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
CARE FOR BAY STATE MEN.
Gov. Coolidge Suggests Opening o
State Armories.

BOSTON, March 26.-Gov. Coolidge
wrote to Adjt.-Gen. Jesse F. s. Stevens
yesterday suggesting that in view Of the
early return of the Goth division state
armories be opened to soldiers in need OF
food or sleeping quarters.
Various relief organizations he said,
have been established to look out for
the welfare of a large number of men,
but it may be that there will be some sol
diers who will not obtain this assistance
To the end that none Of the boys return.
ing win undergo discomfort and hardships,
Il suggest that you Immediately get in
communication with the custodians o.
the armories and make such arrangement,
as will provide sleeping places and pro
vision for food This work can be car
red on III conjunction with local relief
committees"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
SENATOR PILOTS PLANE.
Henderson Flies for an Hour Over
Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The first
airpiane flight over Washington of ma
chine piloted by a member of the United
States senate was made yesterday by Sen
ator Henderson (Nevada). In plane
equipped for two pilot control, Senator
Henderson assembled with Major W. O.
Ocker. an army aviator After reaching
a height of 5000 feet Major Ocker turned
over the work of plotting the plane to the
Nevada senator who maneuvred the plane
over the city for about an hour.
Senators Myers (Montana| and Ken
drick (Wyomingl vera passengers inj an
other army plane in a fight over the
city lasting about half an hour
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26

the Procedure Representatives
Satisfied with Plan.
WASHINGTON, March 2G,-Plans for
winding up the governments war venture
in wooden ships were laid yesterday at
a conference between the shipping board
and representatives of "a yards in l3
states on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Reasonable concessions" in payment
OF claims made for investments in yards
as well as for cancelled contracts were
promised by Chairman Hurley, and
prompt settlement was assured. General
Manager Piez of the Emergency Fleet cor
poration win be given authority today
to close the governments accounts with
the builders, and no more contracts for
wooden ships will be let.
With the government retirement from
the wooden ship industry one of the de-
velopments of the national emergency viz.
tuaily will be abandoned, according to the
/ builders
! Claims for losses due to the creation
as war measure of shipyards which now
viii have to be scrapped as worthless are
/ expected to aggregate not more than So,
/ 100000. 1t has not been possible to esti-
mate the amount necessary to settle con
! tract claims, because inventories of ex-
penditures for material and labor on ships
(which will not be completed have not
been made A total of more than $780,,
+ 000, GOO in contracts has been Cancelled, but
I III many instances work had not begun
| 50 the amount to be paid by the govern
ment will be couespondingly less.
H Satisfaction with the action of Chair
man Hurley and his associates was ex
/ pressed, by representatives of the yards
who later at a separate meeting discussed
plans for presenting their claims.
Each ward will act independently, a;
the Emergency Fleet corporation will pas
on each claim on its merits.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
Pare. Frtn. Many Kinds of Bark.

Fifty ,.is of bark az now used to
manSfac, rre paper 51SaGes banana
skins, besU stalks, rs; ines, coconut
fiber, clover @s'l ta7 straw. fresh wa
ter weet37, sat weeds and over $50
kinds oe srasses
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
AIRsH1P FLIES FOR 10 HOURS,
B-itiah R-34 May Cross Atlantic After
Tests Made at Sea.

LONDON, March 26.-The British
air-hip R,34 returned to her base on
che Clyde at noon yesterday after Il
flight which kept her in the air con
tinuously for nineteen hours The tim
erary included a fight to Dublin, the
eircling of the Isle of Man and home
by way Of Liverpool and the Midlands
Il was intended to remain in the air
twenty-four hours and circle Ireland.
The Evening Standard says that the
next fight of The ship will be over the
ocean to make certain tests, An attempt
VIII then be made to cross the. Atlantic.
Every now and then it is said of one
stateman or another that he is riding
for fall. Presumably the fall of 1920.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
Intentions Count for LITTLE.

To be always intending to live a
new life, but never to find time TO set
about it, is as if a man should put
off eating and drinking and sleeping
from one day and night to another. till
he is starved and lestroyed.--Tillot-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-26
To REIMBURSE
WOODEN SHIP MEN
Prompt Settlement of Claims
is Promised by Chair
man Hurley
BIG VENTURE
WILL BE WOUND UP

About 100000 Worth of Yards Will
Have to Be Strapped in the Course of
the Procedure Representatives
Satisfied with Plan.