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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-07
METHODIST: POSTS l.
FOR THERMOMETERS
New Appointments Made by Conference
Which Adjourned at st. Albans
Last Night.

s ST Adams, April Z The Vermont
annual Methodist Episcopal conference
adjourned here last night with an adj
dress by Rev. Dir. l.. O. Hartman of
/ Chicago. At the anniversary of the
Board of Sunday Schools the following
new appointments We're read:
ST Jchnsbury observation-disclosures eld,
Milo Jeffrey; Bradford. O.. u. Anderson;
Cabot, E. l.. Goddard; CONCORD and Vic
tory. George Smith; Craftsbury, o. D.
Wells; Evansville and Bloomington
Center, w W. Geek; Greensboro Bend,
w. L. Bradford; franklin, Fred Pew
erley; Groton, Stead Thornton; Guild
hail. Thornly Smith; Highgate, T. w.
Lewis; Holland and Morgan, A. A.
| Platt: Lowell, f. f. Howard; Marsh
! field f, l.. Goddard;' Montgomery, Roy
| Greene; North Fairfield, H. r. Camp
| bell; Orleans, c. =. Pierce; Riehford,
| G.. Leon Wells; Waits River, o. j. An
I derson; West Burke, w. F. Hill; West
/ vile, Stead Thornton; Williamstown,
/ A. NJ Markey; Wolcott, Frank Old
| ridge.
st. Adams district-Ascutneyv j.
/ G. Hazelton; Athens, f. Smith; Chel-
4 sea, H. Il Wood; TSsexiJ. G. Westeott;
Grand Isle,f H. z. Sweet; Hartland, .To-
siah Hall; Isle Lamotte, Ashtield Ash
/ ford; Ludlow, F. t. Clarke: Milton, f
4 4. Taibee; Proetorsville, II. d. Evans;
X Rochester, r. H. CresseY; Felehville
/ Isaac Mellor; Union Village. J. s. AL
len. Wardsboro, A. J Greene; Water
bury Center. J. g. ,Sallus; White River
Junction. Robert Haseltine: Weston
II John Robinson; Wiliamsyille, R. L
Gates, w S. sSmitherst is. left without
). appointment for years rest.
Il If man were to say exactly what h
I thinks on all occasions he wouldn't b
able TO live through a day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-07
Rubber Plsi,tstions.

In the past the worlds supply Of
rubber has come chiefly from the
Amazon. Today the demand is so
great that Brazil supplies oaly about
one-fourth Of the product. The Malay
peninsula. Ceylon, -Sumatra, ana OF
late the Philippine islands. have been
cultivating rubber plantations extern
siyely, and it has been discovered that
rubber trees will grow almost any.
where along the equator where there
is sufficient rainfall.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-07
FLYERS LIFE SAVED
BY CARRIER PIGEON
Aviator Was Adrift OFF Jersey Coast
With Supply of Gas
Exhausted.
Exhausted.

| ATLANTIC. CITY, April IA blue
coated carrier pigeon was the chief
actor in saving the life of Ensign Finch,
a navy airman, adrfft in a flying. boat
without fuel in a rough sea late Sat-
urday night, while Judge Joseph But.
. fngton of the United States circuit
court Of appeals for Pennsylvania and
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-07

those who give this side of it, the people
of the state do not want barge terminal
built at Burlington
The Messengers idea is that it is pref
ty early ia the game to be defeating the
1920 candidate A good many things may
happen between now and then.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-04-07

Ignorance and conceit used to go
hand in hand, but ignorance doesn't go
at all any more, "a
That is why people pretend to be
wise. If they get away with it, they
are wise.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-04-29

Over the homes Of those who died it will
hang forever. For the most of us it has
been dispeled.
Two million gallant American boys crossed
the water to break that sword and dispel
the shadow. They did it
But remember the cost.
The job. has not been paid for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
TROOP SIX REPORTS 134 HOURS OF CIVIC WORK
By Frank Holle. Troop Reported


 Troop met at Cunningham schoo last Friday at 7:3O o'clock. Then at tendance was very small, only five bows being present. These were Roger Smith, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, John Parker. Dan Gaylord. and Frank Holle Seoutmaster William Spencer and Assistant Scoutmas- ter Clyde Walker were also present. We l held regular business meeting. During the meeting we decided to go to Camp Andrews Wednesday, and finish our cabin at the camp. We are mighty proud of our cabin. as well as our memorial park, which is now complete Troop has just hit her stride in the horTs of civic work for July, and Of course that will help us out greatly ir the efficiency contest.
 The Tiger patrol seems to have grabbed the prize in the troop contest and pack ed 1t on cold storage. They are still in the lead Of the Eagles in the con- test. The Tigers won the last troo1 contest Come on Eagles, let's catch the Tigers in the remaining three weeks of the contest.
 Editors note: Frank is one of the olr, stand-bys of the Boy Scout page Rare ly week passes that Frank has not sent some news to the editor Keep it up. Frank
 And by the way. did you finish your cabin. Send as little write-up and tell all about your cabin, as we'll as tho Troop contest We are interested in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

plan Of action by which to better tb, efiiciency of the troop The meetins IS 10 be called to order at 7:s0.
 Troop 42 meets in the basement o, the St, Andrews church, every Erid. ' evening cordial invitation ,s ex. tended to all to attend a meetinp of this troop and see how live troon con ducts itself at scout meeting. Every one is welcome
 hdltor's Note. That's some might v good news you sent us Buck. I think that this is the first articles that vo, nave sent in, but other scouts of Troon 42 have sent news, so your troop is not "a stranger to us.
 About the invitation. that's a rea, scouts spirit the spirit of hospitality think that will accept the invit. ton and visit your troop myself at an early date. About that hike tbinl, that one can be arranged. will cali you up about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
TROOP AZ RESUMES MEETINGS

For the past three weeks Troop 4: has not held meeting. Our scout master, Mir. Joos, has been in Cincin- nati on business trip, but has now re- turned. There have not been many boys able to come to the meetings, so'we had temporarily postponed all meetings
 Now that MT. Jones is back we are anx- ious to get back in harness and hold meetings. Friday we will hold get together meeting. and every Troop F scout who is able to do so is urged to be present at the meeting We intend tc get back on good running basis, and show other troops the real meaning of efficiency.
 We have held some mighty fine hikes this summer, the most enjoyable one at Poole's Ford on the Cahaba river. We had a mighty fine time then, and en- joyed some good swimming MT. Joos Rcc' mpanies us on practically every hike we hold. and is an ideal scout master. We would like to hold another good hike before schools starts, and may do %.
 , Every scout of Troop 42 is urged to attend Fridays meeting, as some inn portant business may be brought up. At this meeting we intend to outline
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
The other day I was taIkine to m,

me other day I was talking to my nephew the Cave Scout about an inci- dent which l witnessed when you
 scouts were in camp. Most of you
 were In swimming down in the little
 creek, and there were several sery
 small boys in the bunch, Most of these
 could swim. but there were one or two
 who seemed to be just learning
 There was one little fellow in parti- cular Who seemed to be regular water rat, Judging from the Nay he could dive and swim about You know that there are some vines which swing out over the creek. Of course if is not difficult feat to swing out on these vines, but it, takes considerable nerve on the part of little fellow to swing out ana then drop in the creek
 one of the larger boys dared this uttle scout to swing out and drop in the middle of the creek. Did he back down? Although he seemed scared he Jumped right on the vine and swung way out and dropped in It was quite nervy thing for little fellow to do tThis particular scout couldn't have been over F years oldD I remark ed 10 my nephew that it was d noticeable thinS Shat most every scout has plenty or nerve and a little to spare and this is what he said:
 Certainly, that is scouts strong Poiiit oHe or the twelve scout laws IS, scout is brayer That little fel- low wouldn't be a scout if he wasn't true blue all the way. If a boy has a yellow streak, you will rarely ever flhd him in the Boy Scouts If d scout IS ilttle afraid of things, he always does his best to conquer his fear, and he usually succeeds. He just goes ahead and does a thing whether h. is afraid or not"
 You know scouts. I told you some time ago that I would act as an infor- ihation bureau for the ones of you who iase tenaency toward learning things Well, I am still willing to answer any questions that you might want 10 ask. Any time that you come , across a stickler let me know about 1 It anu 1 VIII help you out. It doesn't matter what the query is. just so it pertains Go scouts and scouting You know that as hermit I am supposed to be knowing old codger and what ] don't know. my nephew Cave Scout is sure to know. The two of us are working in conjunction N'ith each other now days.
 Well scouts. from the noises going | around, l believe that something has 1 driven my old brown hen off her nest ! where she has been setting Pt may 1 be that chicken snake which has been | rohplng me recently. and 1 am very ! anxious to kill him, so l had better | go try to get him. So long scouts, l think over what I have told you today. | about the challenge. the yellow steaks nd the question box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

cess. everyone enjoying himself to tb.
 fullest degree.
 ihe Bessemer Scouts are planning : long hike to be held on Labor Day San.
 tember l. Arrangements for the hik, are being made by MT. George Bumgard. ner. MT. R. l.. Coons, Dr. George waue, and MT, Hugh McInery. Considerah,. in terest is being shown in the coming hiks by the Bessemer Scouts, and all expect to make it the biggest and best of tbs season.
 Troop 42 enjoyed a hike to Shada,s canal or Shades Creek as if is sonaI times called. the latter part of the wee,. This is one of series of stunts to hs pulled off by the officers of Troon 4o - increase the interest of the scouts in their work A''
 FORTY-TWO ACTIVITIES
 troop 42 IS doing some very good work ana mas just gotten two assistan,I scoutmasters. At meeting held at tnel 6essener library Henry Sweet and MI S, ,,, baty, Jr., were elected to the officesi Inese two Scouts have just returned rom the Kansas wheat fields, and ougbt to make the troop good assistant scout4 masters.
 The officers of Troop 4 are as follows h. l.. Coons, scoutmaster; Max FaulknerA Henry sweer and W. c. Baty ,Jr.. assistant scoutmasters; Frank White, scout scribeN Jeff Faulkner, scout treasurer: Normal flschbach. leader of patrol No. I; Louil MTyiere, assistant patrol leader; Charlea East' leader Of patrol No ?; Willie FittsN assistant patrol leader; Wilber Rncsu leader of patrol No. 8; Eugene HoneyI cut, assistant patrol leader; Joe Scotd| leader of patrol No. 4; Louis Moore asN sistant patrol leader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

To Scout. You look tired and Jagged
 out Maybe you have been hiking
 around trying to catch me .unawares. It's no use Scout, I am too sly for YOU.
 You will never find out who l am or exactly where I live. True you know that l live around Camp Andrews, but You are not quite sure who 1 am Maybe
 at some future time l will give you g good hint that will enable you to find me out quicker, but for the present l hopefuls came along When they first IS said of you Scouts, that you arc good at puzzles. Step to it. Try to find out who I am
 Not so long ago two scouts did find me, but didn't know it. was working my turnip patch when these two young hopefuls came along. Whe nthey first saw me they stopped<and whispered among themselves for quite d while Finally one of them eased up to me and tried to start conversation. but l was scared that they would find me out and wouldn't talk much
 Say Mister, can you tell me where Camp Andrews iS?" said the first one, as if any scout didn't know where Camp Andrews is. l knew what he was after So l just pointed in the direction of the camp and mumbled something like lover thyar." The scout went away looking as if he wasn't quite satisfied and after another whispered consuIta- tion with his companion came back and said:
 Tell me now Mister Amt you the Rermit who lives around here? Me and Buddy been looking for you all day, Buddy then advanced and said
 We sure have Mister Hermit and were glad that we have found youv thought that it was about time that had my say so put in.
 "Whatre you boys taking about any way? Be you the scouts who have been living up on the ridge yonder?" I put on the manner and grammer of a perfect lgnoramus. and the scouts fell Tor 1t. What you come around me talking about a hermit for? Nav. ain't no hermit.' Then I shut up and wouldn't say any more.
 "Aw come on Buddy. Can't you see that he's not the one we're after. He isn't anything but an old country farm CT. Then the two scouts trudged on off down the road. probably still in search of me. I fooled them that time. even if l was mighty scared while I was doing it. It wouldn'r do for me to be found out by couple of scouts. So scouts, if you want to find out who l am. you must prove yourselves whole lot smarter than I am I am i warning you that when you find me 1 !, am going to do my best to fool you. i and l believe that I can do it., scouts. 1 let's call 1t challenge. I challenge | you to find me. and l don't believe that you can do il. Let's Ne what you ! can do. 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

As the parade celebrating the re. turn Of our soldiers from overseas was to be held, Percival Montague and Mau- rice Rontaine and I had made some : great plans for a good time. But our plans went to nought. as things turn ed out differently than we expected am going to tell you of an awful ex- perience which suffered
 We had intended dressing up. in our
 best clothes and showing the girls a
 good time. but the scout mobilization
 call went out, and we were assigned to duty during the parade. Ut first we
 refused to go, but our fathers made us
 do it anyway. It was an awful blow
 to our plans. but we decided to make
 the best of things
 We got our dads to give us each a
 large sum of money to celebrate with.
 and we had several other plans for having good time. But as usual they failed to materialize right
 The day of the parade dawned bright and clear. At g o'clock we, Percival. Maurice, and l met at Five Points. and Ss sSu to toWH We met With the other scouts at the assembly hall, and were assigned portion of the block on Twentieths street between Second and Third avenues. This suited usl perfectly. The only orders given us were To prevent anyone crossing the street when the ropes were up and to help In any manner in which we saw III. The scoutmaster would help us rope the streets.
 It was an easy matter to rope the streets. TAe scoutmasters cleared the way and all we had to do was to stretch the ropes and tie them to posts we aIdnt mind it much, except that it 'lstefed the nands .l.lie | nere were several autos parked outside the ropes, and the scoutmaster ordered them re- moved So We took the ropes around ln alley out of. the way. l wanted to drive big limousine in, but the scout master forbid it. foolish creature He left us soon after ass
 Then the big parade came It was - grand moment for us scouts. If it { vas not for us. the streets would not l De clear, and the parade couldn't pass | At that moment I was proud that | vas a scout.
 .'Gwan. white folks" femme get i through here. I'll come out there and | ,ump you one" I heard some loud alking and ehreats behind me, and, ooking back saw dirty ragged little legro, pushing Maurice and Percivai lround.
 Leave them alone" saId.. .You' ant get through here. The scout- master said for no one to cross the lreets when the parade was passiRs.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Bessen1er Scouts to Stage
 7ug-of War Monday Mqhf

] There has been quite bit of activity among the Bessemer Scouts last week R. L.. Coons, scoutmaster of Troop 42 oi Bessemer, has challenged George Bum gardner's Troop to tug-of-war, to i be held Monday evening at 7.30. MT Bumgardner accepted so quickly that MT, ' Coons thinks he must have plan ot action up lis sleeve which he intends springing on Troop F.
 ] After meeting in front of the library. the two troops are to go to Halls branch, little creek near Bessemer, and there the conflict is to be staged One troop is to get on one side of the creek ana the other is to get on the other side The loser will get a cool bath thrown the contest is the pulling in of one trooL by the other. MT, Bumgardner and MT. Coons are promising hard fight in the tug -of-war.. and. of course, each troop is looking for the victory. Mir A. B. Norton has consented to judge the contest. This is the first of number of scout games to be held by the various Scout organizations of Bessemer It is thought that the games to be held during the fall and winter months will add consid- erable interest to the Scout activities. in Ressemer, and will bring great many boys in to the various troops.
 HIKES
 Thursday night Troop enjoyed an in ! teresting hike. The Scouts journeyed to Georges Bluff, and, according to MT Bumgardner, the affair was total sue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

Meanwhile, my two friends had backed off and let him through. His attitude
 was So threatening that they feared he
 would attack them. "Who done said can't get through here? I'll bust his head for him. Really his language was terrible The fellow needed some education. his grammar was mighty bad We finally let the ragamuffin through for we were afraid of him.
 He was still angry at out resistance however. and tripped me up into the gutter. and spoiled my clothes How mortified I was. The lowly herds of people roared at my chagrin, and some
 ignoramNs shouted. Its the son of old Bill Fontleroy. Let's see if you are as good a man as your father"
 l could have choked him for his in- science Finally the awful parade was over. and I went home to tell my mother of the terrible experience which had suffered. It was many a day before the other scouts quit teasing me about that incident with the little negro. Percival and Maurice leased me. They seemed to forget that they had let the little negro through the ropes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

Mine sweepers are ships that discover and sweep up explosive mines that are put into the sea in time of war for the destruction of enemy ships Usually two small vessels work together in the mined area. The ships drag a mine cable, one end of which is on each shin the middle part of the cable being sus- pended at the proper depth from floats The mines are caught or exploded by th cable,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Suggested Programme

No official programme has been re- leased, so Scouts are requested to pre- pare their own programmes, and let headquarters judge whether they mert. the 30 points credit given for the render ing of these;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
PROBLEM LESS ACUTE
 DOMESTIC SERVICE

London. July so-The domestic service problem, according to the minister of war is gradually becoming easier. and girls are showing psore inclination to re- turn to household service
 Further improvement .; expected when the domestic service training centers or sanized by the London county council are in full swing One of these centevs was opened today in Hammersmith and immediately all vacancies for training were filled.
 Training is free to all girls who are receiving unfmp.oyment donations. Par TOT maids Will receive special attention, being taught to wait on table and to ob- serve many little niceties of service, such as not Joining in the laughter which fol- lows good joke by one of the guests. The correct way of passing around vege- tables and moving plates silently also are parts of the curriculum.
 -.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Efficiency Contest

up to Saturday no new efficiencv co, test had been made out; so the stan ing of the troops is the same. The scou seemed to have slackened up in th. speed in efficiency. and only few car, were turned in to headquarters r, enough to justify q new standing. stans n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

your progress You have the right idea
 when you name those who attended tn. meetings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-29
SET CLOCKS AHEAD
! ONE hOURON SUNDAY
AT z O'CLOCK A. N.
Daylight Saving Plan Begins Again
For the Summer on Sunday Morn.
ing-All Clocks Should Be
Turned Ahead ut Bed
Time Tonight.

II you want to get up on time and
not an hour late on Sunday morning
you had better set your clocks ahead
one hour tonight when you go to bed.
The official time for the new daylight
saving plan to go into effect Is at 2
o'clock Sunday morning. All trains
and churches will be operating on the
new time Sunday and on Monday all
business and factories will be rum
ming on the new time. After tonight
you will hardly notice the difference
except that your evenings will be
much longer and you will have much
more time to spend In your back yard
garden.
The railroads will make their
changes in time at a. m. SUNDAY
also. Train crews are under instruc-
tions to stop at the nearest station at
that hour: set their watches ahead one
hour and report to train dispatchers
for instructions under the new time.
In Canada the Parliament refused
to re-enact the daylight saving plan
this year, but it is understood that
the larger cities and industrial cities
will adopt the new time schedule
while the rural and agriculture COM
munities will retain the standard time.
The only opposition in the United
States to the daylight saving plan
was voiced by farmers representa-
tives.
The daylight saving plan will be in
operation all over the United States
until October 26th when at a. m. the
clocks will be moved back an hour ft
the winter period.
Last year this new plan proved a
wonderful success. 1t was greatly en-
joyed by everyone and especially en-
ployees in factories and shops for al
though they were required to arise an
hour earlier than usual they were
given an hour extra at home OF even
ings.
Folks must remember that all rail-
roads and all businesses will be oper-
ated on the daylight saving plan and
that in order to keep up with their
neighbors and the rest Of the country
thew must turn their clocks ahead to-
night at bed time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-03-29
|cHAUIAUQUA PROGRAM Will
Be CONSIDERED BY Commute
Mr.. A. L. Mcrz, CHAIRMAN Of the Chau-
tauqua Committee, WIN at Once
Begin Consideration Of Talent
For 1919 ChautauQua.

At the meeting Of the Board Of d.
rectors of the Chamber Of Commerce
held Friday evening 1t was learned
that already plans were underway for
the 1919 chautauqua In Maysville
Chairman A. L. Merz, Of the Chautau-
qua Guarantors, said that he was now
ready to consider talent for the sum-
mer's meeting and the chautauqua bu-
reaus have been 80 notified.
1t is expected that within the next
few days there will be several repre-
sentatives Of the various chautauQua
bureaus making this section this sea-
son in Maysville to present their pro-
gram to the committee for their ap-
proyal.
The committee will select the pro-
gram at the earliest possible date and
arrangements will then be made for
great week. The chautauqua goers OF
this section may rest assured that the
best possible program will be select
cd