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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
ON BENNINGTON ROAD
Hoped That Considerable Money VIII
be Spent This Year on So-Called
Molly Stark Trail.

The matter Of good roads is one
that is uppumost in the minds OF
many eff Windham cuunty's residents
and the old question arises year after
year-are we getting as good roads as
we had years ago and are we having de-
livcrcd to as proper value for all the
money put into and upon the highways?
The legislature Of Vermont is now la
boring with the question, bin having
been introduced creating. Il state high
way commission and doing away with
the Office OF state highway commissions
er. The patrol committee, 50 called, has
confined its efforts for the present to
the one object of better roads. Every
farmer, as wen as every dweller m
town or city, is Interested. In fact,
says the local correspondent Of the
Springfield Republican, the good roads
question. while as old as the hills, IS
still one Of interest to all.
Since the 40-mile Molly Stark trail
from Bratticboro to Bennington has
been under consideration. the inter
ct of all Of Windham county and south
ern Bennington county has eentered on
this road Portions already have been
very much improved, it being notice
ably true Of the stretch from West
Brattleboro to very near the Marlboro
line, on Hog Back in Marlboro, and
all the way over Weodford mountain. \
very small amount of federal aid mon
ey has been spent ON this road. There
are eight similar road projects in the
state upon which can be spent about
$4,000. the coming season, one-half
from the United States government and
one-half from the state. The same
amount or more also viii be available
for some years to come. There is also a
nice sum of money for road use derived
ffom the registration of automobiles
that can be used in addition to the reg
ular town tax II is hoped something
like 100000 will be available from the
United states and Vermont govern
ments for new work on the Molly Stark
trail the coming season. which, with
other sources of income, some of which
will naturally go on this road, will
make it in fairly good shape for tray
ell most of the way, and if similar
amount is available for three or four
years, tourists will find the southern
Vermont cross county road one Of the
best in the state
Windham county now has 50 miles
of improved road. 10 10 miles Of
which were improved in 1918. A few
years ago a number Of the most trav-
eled roads in each town in the state
were designated tselected roads, and
it was agreed that upon these selected
roads permanent work by the state
should first be done, and the 50 miles Of
improved perm ancnt roads is AL upor
the highways So selected. Last yeal
every town in the county had one jol
and some OF them two. Much more
work in some towns could have beer
done last year If help had been avail
able
The patrol system has been quite ex
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10
Noted Coiefed Woman.

Sojourner Truth was 4 colored WON.
an born in New York state, probably
about the middle of the eighteenth
century, as she "as middle aged at
the time of Washington's death. III
1889. That was not her real name,
but she assumed it for reasons Of her
own. She was 4 slave Ill her life I'M
til set free by an act Of the New York
legislature in 1927. ahoIiShing slavery
in that state, July ], 1927. Mrs. Har-
riet Beecher Stowe wrote a life of her
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10
Memorial to Fallen 1orsss.

In Japan is'a tall stone monument
erected aS f" memorial to the horses
killed IN the Aussian-Japanese war It
stands IN lie public park OF the town
81 Nano IN The rochigi prefecture. A
Photograph Of The townsfolll gathered
about il shows the hcadman Of the
district attired in a Prince Albert coat.
General Niscount OShima. one Of The
heroes Of the war, wrote the principal
Inscription, from which it appears that
Loo horses FROM The county and vi
cinily arc So remembered
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10
Good spaakira.

Discretion in speech is more than
eloquence; and TO speak agreeably &c
him with whom we deal is more than
to speak in good words or in good
ordcr-Bacon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10
Woives!

Tempering the wind to the shorn
wolf is not ScripturaI. not even pro
verbal doctrine. Let any reader
make the application for himself
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10
Cure Bent Backs by SUGGESTION.

Suggestion plays great part in the
cure of physical ills of soldiers Ac-
cording to Lieut.. Col. A. r Hurst all
men suffering from bent backs can be
cured BY persuasion and re-educa-
tion
The patient is rold that his posture
is a had habit formed when his back
was painful. He is asked TO stand
with his back to q wall, with his heels
touching it. Ills shoulders are then
gently pushed back till they touch the
wall
In most instances the soldier finds
that in few minutes he can stand
erect without support, and after walk
'ps few times in The same posture his
cure is complete.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-02-10

The salary OF the lord lieutenant of
Ireland is 100000 year, or So, 900
more than is received by tie president
r; the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

a BANK in process of organization offers a
small block of its stock for sale at SIC per
ehare. This is. an opportunity, for investors to
become identified with a substantial banking
fnxritution, with assurance of security and
prospects of remunerative dividends. Address
Box 248-D. Star Office. &C.
AGENCY to he placed in washington for proc
ess engraving and embossing; superb work;
a1lurinE prices. no competition; some capital
required. but Investment; only a hustler
Wko ca devote entire time need answer some
ether territory open. Address Box 197-D, Star
nnlrp a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04

DIAMONDS, Etc.
150 platinum diamond scarf pin
IL blue-white diamonds, with
e6nafy diamond center) must be
eo1d at once for SOS.
bout zs-earat blue white "per-
1eet Tiffany diamond ring:
must sacrifice for $235.
About f5z-carat perfect" extra
le diamond ring; must be sold
- once for $3.50.
Diamond bar phi. Us large blue
swhite diamonds); must sacrifice
! for $225.
Platinum diamond dinner ring
(blue-white center diamond :
weight, 1M-carat); must be~sold
at once for 1897.
On sale at Kahn Optical Co.,
6H 9TH st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04

We have number of beautifully
and completely furnished. houses
at most reasonable rentals.
Located in best northwest
and Chevy Chase Sections
On short or long time lease.
Consult US for the best.
Thomas ]. Fisher & Co., Inc.
738 18th St.N.W., Phone M.6830
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
COUNTRY BOARD.

TRAINED NURSE will board and care for CON
valescent and elderly patients ON farm havin,
comfortable rooms, splendid water, milk from
tested cows; IS minutes run over good road
BY automobile from Washington. Maplewool
Farm. Silver Spring. Nd. To
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04

EHADES-Good quality opaque shades, fitted
Is your windows, Soc; the best quality oil
spa1ue shades, 81 Is: hung free. We call with
a6np1es. KLEEBLATT. 11th and 81 SITS. ne.
WINDOW SHADES MADE TO ORDER; ESTI-
mates given. Phone Main S566. or call 509 7th
REST 81 50 QUALITY OIL OPAQUE WINDOW
shades, Hartshorn rollers, measured. made and
hang by factory experts, for 81, 49,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
Postal Men Ask
Aid In Seeking
Increase In Pau

Representatives of local postal en-
ployes will appear before a committee
OF the Memphis Chamber Of Commerce
probably Thursday afternoon for the
purpose of requesting the business men
to indorse the request Of the postal EN-
ployes for an increase in wages.
Postal employees claim that they have
not received wage increases commen-
surate with the increased cost of living
and they are asking for an immediate
increase Of IS per cent, which is to
remain in effect until an adjustment
Of permanent nature is made.
The postal wage committee appointed
by the congress to investigate postal
employees wages will reach Memphis
about, Oct. /. It is stated, and will CON-
duct an investigation into the situa-
ton. Memphis will be the headduar-
ters for this investigating committee
for the states Of Tennessee, Arkansas,
Mississippi and Louisiana.
The postal employees now are seeking
temporary relief pending the final ad-
justment to be made after the postal
wage committee completes its work.
and in calling on the business men of
Memphis for their support they are
only following the procedure already
adopted by postal employees Of other
cities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
PRICE REDUCTIONS
T0FARMER
Middlement Will Continue to
Profiteer in the Opinion
Of County Agent.

1T looks like the farmer is to be
made the goat of the antiprofiteeering
campaign" declared W. A. Landess,
SHELBY, county agricultural agent,
Thursday morning.
ence to the drop In the hog market Of
sl.25 on the hundred pounds. In gen.
eral he had In mind the decline in the
past few days Of the prices which farm
ers can procure for most of their
products, and the failure of these low
cred prices to the producer Of food
stuffs to affect the prices to the ulti-
mate consumer to any appreciable ex-
tent. 81 believe the packers and the
produce men are going to continue to
make just as good profits as they were
making before the government opened
its fight" said Mr., Landess. They
may try to placate the public by re-
ducing prices, but they win make the
farmer bear this reduction.
1T Is not fair that the farmer should
he made To do this. He has not been
p~rofiteering. He never has secured such
profits as he should have had. But be
cause he Is not organized as well as the
middle men he must submit to much
injustice"
Mr.. .Landess declared that the price
Of beef cattle has been way off for some
time, but there has been no appre-
ciable reduction in the price Of beef to
the consumer. II wish there were
some way" he declared, that the gov
eminent could compel the passing on Of
such reductions to the There
should be some definite limit to the
time between which a packer or any
produce man may buy his raw product
/, from the farmer at reduced prices and
hold up the prices at which he ssls
his stuff. The consumer should imme.
diately reap the benefit Of such market
changes"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
BRADLEY WILL NOT
BE TRIED AGAIN

Oscar c. Bradley, slayer OF his wife.
and just released from the hospital for
the insane at Bolivar on bond Of 1000,
probably will never be tried again.
The supreme court In its review Of
the case declared that, We have q
substantial doubt as to his sanity at
the time OF the killing and advised
after Investigation that Bradley be sent
to Bolivar, whore he subsequently was
sent, The p~rocedendo was then sent
down reversing and remanding the case
for trial.
Judge Richards holds that II the su-
preme court In reversing the case held
that Bradley was Insane when he shot
his young wife to Gath, another jury,
In view OF this holding, would naturally
incline to return n verdict Of insanity.
Bradley killed his wife two years
ago while she was y patient in a local
hospital,
Recently the officials at Bolivar re-
ported to the supreme court that Brad
ley was row mentally normal and the
court then remhnded the case for q
second trial. on the strength OF the
report Of the hospital authorities Judge
Richards Wednesday ordered Bradley
released on $4,000 bond, which was fur
nished late Wednesday and Bradley al
lowed his freedom,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
ASK NEW GRAIN RATE.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Aug, ga
telegram was sent today to julius
Barnes, head Of the Federal Grain cor
poration, by the West Texas chamber
Of commerce., Texas Grain Dealers as
ISOLATION and Galveston Commercial as
ISOLATION, asking that a new low rate
grain from Texas TO. New Orleans
instituted at once, and that some Of
the Texas crop be diverted from Gal
weston. The latter city is unable to
handle the amount now pouring in
there, while New Orleans has more
ships, the message to Barnes points
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
LOCAL FREIGHT BUREAU
AGAINST THE PLUM PLAN

The board OF directors Of the Mem
phis Freight bureau went on record
Wednesday afternoon as being unalter-
ably opposed TO the Plumb plan Of rail-
road control. and instructed James s..
Davant, commissioner OF the bureau, to
present the bureaus protest against the
measure to the proper governmental
authorities.
Some time ago the board OF directors
passed resolutions indorsing the return
of the railroads tot private control,
with governmental legislation to pro-
tect the railroads during the period Of
transition, and providing supervision
and regulation under the administra-
ton of the interstate commerce COM
mission.
The proposed Warfield plan OF rail-
road operation was referred to the bu-
reau's committee or legislation for con-
sideration.
The directors favored sending a rep
resentative to the convention Of the
National Industrial Traffic League, to
be held at Pittsburgh, Sept. 6 and s,
and II Is probable that Mr.. Davant will
represent the local bureau at the con
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
Memphian, SuruiUOr
Otranto Sinking, Is
On The Way Home

Tales of remarkable courage shown
by American doughboys when the Brit
ish' ship otranto was sunk by a Ger
man submarine are graphically told by
T, H. Campbell, Memphis Y, NJ, G. A,
worker, due to arrive home within the
next few days for a brief rest.
Many an American soldier ordered
TO jump when the ship was struck by
the torpedo, was crushed between tho
sides of the doomed vessel and the
British destroyer Mounsey. which picked
up survivors said Mr., Campbell to
a reporter on his arrival In New York
a day or so ago. The highest tribute
was paid to the courage Of the Ameri-
can soldier in time OF peril by Mr..
Campbell, both from his observations
at sea and while serving in the big red
triangle hut at Llffel la Grand In
France.
G, A, Carpenter, a Y. M c. A. sec
rotary, who vas travelling with Mr.,
Campbell, was II of the 1888 victims
Of the Otranto disaster whose bod-es
were washed up on the shore at Islay,
Scotland. Carpenters body now rests
with other American and British vic
tins in ~the little cemetery at fslay.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
ALEXIA SLEEPS
in CALVARY CEMETERY

Followed by friends and the sisters
whose fvsa were innplI ed by her saint
~ example during 80 years as sister
superior. Of 81. Joseph's hospital, the
BODY or Sister Alexia was tenderly
borne to It's last resting place In the
lot owned by the sisters Of st. Francis
N Cavalry cemetery Thursday morn
Ing.
Men and women In all stations in life
attended the funeral exercises at the
hospital at $3.50 o'clock and later ut
st, Mary's church solemn requiem high
mass was sung. Hundreds gathered
there silently TO do homage TO the life
OF self sacrifice Of the godly woman
and Join in duplication for the re-
pose OF the noble soul, gone to its
Maker.
Monsignor Murphy. of st. Patrick's
officlated NJ NJ. Mays, assisted by the
Rev. Father Whitfield, at ST, Brtgid's
church and Franciscans Of st. Mary's
church.
The following physicians acted as
pallbearers, active and honorary; ]. b.
McElroy, b. r, Turner, Alfred Moore,
]. y. Winter, J, Il, McNaulty, J.. j. Gull
lings, Henry Posert, Battle Malone, Il,
n, Dunavant. Max Hennlng, e. H..
Francis. @, H. MoGehee, Willis G.
Campbell, r.. ID. Snythe, I. II. Haynes.
WI T. Black, w r. Braun, o. S. Nc
Gown, 7, M. Harrington, OHM j. Shea,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
SULU PRINCESS AND
TAGAL0G GIRL IN U. S.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2s.-Princess Tar
hata Hiram, niece OF the sultan Of
Sulu, and Carmen Aguinaldo, daughter
Of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, the Tagalog
chief Of the Philippines, who left here
today for Urbana. H.. where they will
attend the University OF Illinois, visited
the wheat pit OF the Chicago board Of
trade and said they were more at home
IT. lie iba cnck Sighis at horne
the princess said. at ia Just the same
as our cock pits and the men get just
as excited
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
H0NDURAN REBELS NOW
CLAIM TOWN RECLAIMED

SAN SALVADOR, Aug. 28.-Although
advices received here recently from OF.
fetal sources In Honduras reported h
dispatch received today from Honduran
revolutionary sources claims the re-
occupation Of La Esperan2a, capital OF
lntibuca department, by the revolu-
tionists, who captured two pieces OF
artillery and much ammunition.
The government forces, the dispatch
adds, were routed in the town OF Trini-
dad. The revolutionists then captured
Santa Barbara, capital of the depart
ment Of the same name.
Gen. Cardona, who Is operating with
large rebel forces In the department OF
Tegucigalpa, has taken the town OF
Carload,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28

vention. Mr.. Davant IL a member OF
the national executive committee, which
will meet Sent. 3,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
Greatest Merchandising

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
River Bulletin.

Wise. --FaII,
The river In the Memphis district win
fall slowly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
NAVY CLUB MEETS

There will be a meeting of the newly
formed Navy club at headquarters, AZ
North Second street, at $3.50 Thursday
evening. A number Of former gobs have
the last regular meeting ana a rousing
good time Is promised TO all who at
tend. All former navy men In Mem
phis are invited to attend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
PORTER STOLE JEWELRY.

Henry Thomas, "a, negro porter en-
ployed by George r. Brodnax, Inc, was
arrested by Detective Pat Horan and
placed on the docket Thursday MORN
ing on a charge of larceny. Police claim
he stole a silver mesh bag valued at
$35 and a vanity card case worth SIS
The negro had been in the employ Of
R-odnax only about two weeks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
WILL I V SUPPER,

The Lutheran Endeavor siety OF Re
deemer Lutheran church will give an
ice cream supper on Friday evening at
the conner Of College street and Nc
Lemore avenue. Proceeds will go to-
ward the fund for the erection Of a
new altar for the church.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28
AIRMEN ON PATROL.

EAGLE PASS, Tex, Aug. 2s.-
Thirteen officers and 81 men of the
Goth aerial squadron arrived here last
night from Kelly field, San Antonio, for
border patrol duty. They will be sta
toned here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-28

II. +. Minor. Marcus Haase, r. q.
Henderson, t. v. Schmittou, w 81
Lawrence. Harry G. Hill and Kinsey
NJ. Buck,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-01-02
MID PLEASURE
AND PALACE
Glory They Roam and Are Greeted
With Salvos.
GALORE WHILE THE KINGS
Humbly Bow and From Every High
Dome FIutter Flags While the
Big cannons Roar.

London, Dec. 20.-The Presi lent
and Mrs Wilson arrived at Bucking-
ham palace this afternoon after a
Journey from Calais during which
they were accorded all the honors
ever given royalty. Never has roy
alty's prograess except on occasions
of great national ceremonies excited
such interest here, as the first state
visit Of any American president.
A drive Of short procession from
the station to palace was made
through streets lined with royal
guards and regiments In khaki. Flags
hung over head and covered the
buildings. The people filled. windows.
balconies and every open space.
Dover England, Dec. 26.-Bright
weather and large crowds gre
President Wilson and party on their
arrival from France In reply to the
city's address Of welcome, President
Wilson said, 1--WE come through
many serious illness together and
therefore can regard each other IN a
new light as comrades and asso-
ciates. 1t Is therefore with deep
emotion and qualification that l find
myself here"
Chaumont, France, Dec. 26.-Pres-
ident Wilson reached here from Paris
early yesterday morning for his
Christmas Day visit to the American
troops. His train was held outside
the town for a time to accord with
the program of the local officials. At
8 O'Clock he entered Chaumont, as
had been arranged. A guard OF
French and American troops received
the President at the station. General
Pershing greeted him as he arrived
in the city, as did the mayor and the
perfect. There was a reception at tho
city hall. He reviewed the troops
in the afternoon and left for London
at 6 p. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-01-02
AS TO PROPHECY.

Even the shrewdest prophets can
be right always. On Jan. 30, 1918
]. II. Burton published over his sig.
nature In the Salina Union, series
of prophecies among them these
That the war would end in 1918;
that Arthur Capper would not be
elected senator; that Henry Allen
would not be elected governor; that
Roosevelt would quit writing for the
Star in 1918.
Three of the four failed.
In addition he predicted that the
peace discussion would center on the
limitation of armament and that
seems likely to be fulfilled that gov
eminent cooperation would be a fail
ure, also good guess. He made
other predictions as to tendencies In
the far future-but OF those far from
being determined, he split about fifty
fifty which is doing mighty well for
q modern prophet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-01-02

IF the people really knew the
method and the manner in which we
expend money and the waste of
which we are guilty." says Senator
Borah, "they would mob us. 1t is
by reason Of the fact that the details
OF these expenditures are kept from
the people that public opinion is not
aroused to It's height in regard to this
matter. There is one thing that con-
gress has never yet been able to do,
and that is to establish a bureau or
an office. Congress has great capa-
city to make twelve men do what one
man did before, but practically no
capacity apparently to curtail or limit
either the energy or the expenditures
upon the part of congress-" which is
some reflection on our way Of doing
business in this country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-01-02
GREAT VICTORY PARADE.
Americas Bridge of Steel" Extends
Six Miles on Hudson.

New York, Dec. 27.-Riding at
'anchor In the Hudson last night were
twenty one superdreadnaughts, dread
naughts, ships Of the line, which with
cruisers, destroyers and a host Of
smaller craft made the mightiest
American amanda ever assembled.
Ten of the floating fortresses steamed
into the harbor today after eighteen
months service overseas with Beat
tvs fleet.
The vocal welcome came when the
rugged, weather beaten tars who
manned the ships debarked, and with
Secretary Daniels and Admiral Mayo
at their head, marched down Fifth
Avenue in the country's first great
victory parade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-01-02

An Associated Press dispatch from
France the day before the landing OF
the president said that wireless
message had been received there
asking that the newspaper men who
went over on the Orizaba in advance
of the presidents ship remain on
board the Orizaba until the president
has landed. Why any such request
as this should be made is beyond
comprehension. We thought we had
assurance that the censorship had
been lifted. We thought we had
assurance that America would know
all that the president knows regard
ing the situation in Europe.