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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
MONDAY, JANUARY -, 1919.
AUDITING THE AUDITOR.

That there will be some reorganiza-
ton of the auditing department of the
state seems assured. No one is more
anxious to have it done than the pres
ent state auditor, Benjamin Gates He
wants the work of his Office reorgan-
lied so there will be no opportunity
for any such irregularities as are al
legged to have occurred during the incum-
bency of his predecessor. He has for
mulated recommendations that will ap-
pear in his annual report soon to be
made public.
He recommends that the auditor act
as an auditor only and not be allowed
to Issue orders on the state treasury
He would have the board of control
meet weekly to inspect the accounts
passed by the auditor and upon its APP
proval of the accounts turn them over
| to. the state treasurer who would pay
them. This would do away with de-
partmental vouchers which have caused
so much trouble in the past and would
pay the costs of any department so Of
ten that advances of money would be
unnecessary and unwarranted.
The recommendations have merit.
Mr.. Gates has eliminated departmental
vouchers quite largely and with the
removal of all the headquarters of the
departments of state government to
Montpelier expects to eliminate them
lentirely. That is good work. The trou,
bic with the present system is that set.
Elements of accounts of the various de.
partments are made quarterly. These
compel the head of department to pay
the running expenses of the department
for three months and then receive his
pay from the state. The expenses OF
many departments have become Sc
large that it is impossible for the head
to pay them and wait until the END
of the quarter for his pay. The prac
tice. of advancing him money by tht
state auditor has been common in tn,
past but has been found unsafe and un
satisfactory. Mr.. Gates S recommends
tions would do away with quarterly
settlements and provide for the weekly
payment Of wages and salaries in al
departments. something any good bust
ness man would approve.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass OF hot water each morn
ing helps US look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright, alert-vigorous and
good, clear skin; nat
ural, rosy complexion and freedom from
illness are assured only by clean, healthy
blood. If only every woman and like
wise every man could realize the won.
ders of the morning inside bath, what
a gratifying change would take place. -
Instead of the thousands of sicklv.
anaemic-looking men, women and girls
with pasty or muddy compilations; in
stead of the multitudes of "nerve
wrecks ''ruudowns, - brain fags'
and pessimists we should see virile,
optimistic throng of rosv-cheeked peo.
pie everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drinking,
each morning before breakfast, a glass
of real hot water with teaspoonful of
limestone phosphate in il to wash from
the stomach, liver, kidneys and ten
yards of bowels the previous day in
digestible waste, sour lamentations
and poisons, thus cleansing, sweetening
|, and freshening the entire alimentary
canal before putting more food into the
stomach.
Those subject to sick headache, bill
iousness, nasty breath. rheumatism
| colds; and particularly those who have
a pallid, sallow complexion and VINO are
eonstipated very often, are urged &c
obtain quarter pound of limestone
phosphate at the drug store which vii
cost but a trile, but is sufficient to dem
onstrate the quick and remarkabl,
change in both health and appearance,
awaiting those who practice interna
sanitation. We must remember tina
inside cleanliness is more important
than outside, because the skin does no
absorb impurities to eontaminate tn,
blood, while the pores in the thirty
feet of bowels do.-Adv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Fires in the United States take an
annual toll of more than 10 900 lives and
cause property loss of approximately
$250,000,000. 1t would be quite startling
if one could know just how many of
these fires were caused by the careless
dropping of cigar or cigarette butts, and
with the beginning of winter the accounts
of women being burned TO death by
pouring kerosene in stoves to assist in
starting a fire-which it usually does
appear with appalling frequency; no less
than six such eases have been in the New
England news this past week. A littl,
thought in either case would save mucf
suffering.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
Governor Clement In
(Barre Times.)

One administration glides smoothly
into another. One governor gives place
to his successor. The business of gov
eminent of the state of Vermont pro-
eeeds with scarcely perceptible hitch.
Yesterday it was Governor Graham in
the executive chair; today it is Gov
ernor Clement, who, if not a man of des-
tiny, is surely man curiously marked
for destiny. For nearly 90 years, per-
haps more, Clement has been ambitious
to be governor of Vermont; but his am
ldtions have been thwarted until now.
They were thwarted not because he was
not considered an able man but because
he carried along some policies and some
features of personality which were not
pleasing to the voters of the state on
the occasions when he essayed a run
in politics. But the long sought is now
| his. He comes to the Office with ripe
experience both in business and in
stateeraft; he has had a long time in
which to consider the plans which
might be considered applicable to Yer
mont's needs. Moreover, he has been
in position to judge fairly accurate
| ly OF. the men whom he may name fol
state positions. Nearly everything, il
might he said, favors a successful ad
ministration for Governor Clement; and
all who wish for the advancement oil
the state will certainly turn to ana
lend all the cooperation they can il
lfurthering policies that are undoubted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Santa Claus. of
course, was the nice old man. Santa
Claus reminded the lamb by press
Ing 1t in a certain place.
Then the lamb said, "Ba-a-a, Ba-a-a,
Ba-a-a."
Fine" exclaimed Santa Claus.
That's right"
Suppose" whispered the lamb.
suppose the child who gets ME
wouldn't know where 10 look. or
where to press, what then? She'd
never know could make those
sounds"
She'll find out, never fear" said
Santa Claus.
And the lamb smiled its little toy
smile for 1t knew Santa Claus always
spoke the truth.
"Now have TO put you somewhere"
said Santa Claus.
He took from his pack a chubby
brown Teddy bear and hung him by a
paw on the tree, so that the Teddy
bear looked as though it were about
ready to do trick.
Out came big ship and train of
cars and these were put under the
tree. There We're several dolls and a
paint box which went on the tree.
There were bags filed with candy,
too.
Santa Claus" whispered one of
the toys, when do the children see
us?"
Tomorrow morning." said Santa
Claus.
"Oh. 1t will be here soon!" said the
toys excitedly. How can we ever
wait! It's awfully hard to wait FOR
wonderful things TO happen"
That is just what the children say
when they so to bed on Christmas
Eve. But after while they fall
asleep and before they know it some.
| one is saying to them, or else they are
saying to someone, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas y"
1--WE mustn't take up Santa's time
In talking" said the toys. "He has
so many places to go TO this very eve
ming. JAoS u DaChS VI
toys in his great, enormous sleigh
He has to decorate little trees and
big trees. ~
HE has to trim so many, many
trees that it is wonder he ever gets
| through. But they said up in the toy
shop in Santa's workroom that hi
| always did get through and that nc
one was forgotten"
isn't it wonderful to be a toyY
asked the little lamb.
"Yes." said the Teddy bear. "Ant
| it's so fine to have been made BY
Santa Claus and then to have ha6
| that nice trip in his sleigh. We coult
hear the bells tinkling and once from
little crack in the bag / saw the
| sky.
well, you should have seen those
stars! They We're just too happy fol
words. They We're laughing ant
twinkling and they seemed to be say
ing, Go on, wonderful Santa Claus
go on to make every one happy Il
| just seemed as though the stars wer,
brighter than ever as they looked
| down upon the earth and knew tina
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

The Reformer Is on sale every evening By
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
Cudworth for Judge.
(Rutland News. J

Among the candidates for the po-
sition of Vermont superior judge, to
succeed Judge f. L. Waterman of Brat
tlcboro, who has made it known that
he will not be q candidate for reelee-
tion. are Senator Sherman r.. Moulton
of Burlington and Representative Ad-
olson f. Cudworth of Londonderry
When the legislature took one of its
own members, Stanley C. Wilson, and
elected him judge, two years ago, it
certainly made no mistake. At this
time, of the two men mentioned, it
would seem as if the Londonderry man
would have the advantage. However,
there is plenty of time for other can
didates to develop and the Legislators
will undoubtedly act with deliberation
Whatever you may have in your purse
carry hope in your heart and spend il
freely.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

1t is doubtful if Montpelier RECEIVERS
this year from the effects of the buffet
lunch which the Arab patrol served up
Friday night on the hot sands of the city
at the Governors inaugural ball. Black
fords furnished the oysters from their
beds, probably throwing in few pearls
in accordance with a recently established
custom of the city, and the coffee came
from ellis, both firms furnishing New
York hotels. The silver, linen, china and
glasses, we are breathlessly informed
came from the Hotel Woodstock in New
York, the legislators probably using al
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Mrs. John ID. Rockefeller, ir., head Of
the housing committee of the National
Young Women's Christian association,
has approved of the installation of beau-
ty parlors in the new recreation houses
to be built by the association in various
cities throughout the country. We
heartily approve, if it will help to do
away with the use in public of powder
puffs and manicuring appliances
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

the present time all there are of such
articles in the plaee-especially the
glasses. 1t took 100 pounds of chicken
for the salad and the ice cream was
made at Sherry's in New York 1t will
be bit hard for the hotels and restau-
rants to please their lawmaking patrons
after their having started the season with
a portion of Broadway's white light dis
trict. 1t was all there but the cabaret
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

man IN all the
world was asking
of a little toy.
81 Think" he
said TO himself.
that / will put
you on the top of
the tree. When
you are taken
down again, re-
member what you
are 10 say. ]
will remind you
now"
The toy was a
little lamb and
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Speaking of violent contrasts, we noted
a poorly clad youngster blowing on his
mittenless hands one cold morning last
week and a few moments later saw in a
New York paper an illustration of q
SIS 900 sable coat which had just been
completed for the wife of steel mag
mate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

After always having heard that Phila-
,delphia was the slowest city in the Unit
cd States Secretary Daniels announces
that it is altogether too swift for safety
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

been built for the use of the delegates
at the peace conference. While a horsa-
shoe is supposed to be indicative of good
luck, no doubt President Wilson would
prefer small table seating l3.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

in hundreds or thousands of homes
there would be Joy in the morning.
For how often we've heard Santa
Claus say. christmas smiles. Christ
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

" for the best interests of the state.
For its part, The Times hopes for sue
eessful and progressive administration
for the new governor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Luxembourg has requested the abdica-
ton of the Grand Duchess Marie AIDE.
laide. This is the first 1919 abdication.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Theodore Roosevelt has one great and
lasting monument-the Panama canal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
MAKE YOUR SHOES
WEAR LONGER

Ten months ago. w. H. Kelley, :.
lumber salesman Of Omaha. had r,c.t.
of shoes re-soled with Neolin Soils.
MIR. Kelley does much walking and he
worn these shoes constantly. He says
they are still good for another ten
months of wear
Good shoe stores carry Neolin- soied
shoes in many styles fer n.en, women
and children. They cost you no more
than shoes that give less wear. Neolia
Soles are also available everywhere fer
residing. Renernber-these soles arc
created by science to be what colcs
should be. They arc comfortable sEa
waterproof-as well as loglg-vcayin.
They are made BY The Goodyear Tire
{. Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, who
also i.lai.c Wingfoot Ileeis-guaran-
teed to outwear any other heels.
neOIifl So1es
1rsde MARI Reg. u. s.. Pat,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Explosions appear in the news with
the regularity of the weather bulletains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

mas smiles, and
the merry voices
one d ars q {
Christmas - oh,
they do my old
heart good "
ut S a great
honor to be a
Christmas toy"
whispered a doll.
I'm dressed in
my best for the
occasion"
S o the toy S
talked while San
Ia Claus finished
filing stockings
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13
N MNYSggl|N'
kl a! W. IA L, :,
Da 81 hAlN @AIIAn Bonner.
CHRISTMAS TOYS.

"Now, let me see, where will put
you?" the very incest. jolliesE old
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Anu Wucn ut was
through he picked up his pack and
looking all about him said half
TO himself. and half 10 the toys,
I've a moment or two to spare
and I'll go and have a look at the
sleeping children and see their smiles
for they know, even in their sleep,
that something wonderful is going to
happen tomorrow morning"
And as Santa went to peep at the
children the toys chatted and told
how proud they were to be able to
add to the happiness of Christmas.
Tables Turned.
"Do you remember" said Mrs. Corn.
tossel, "when We used to tell josh
Children should be seen and not
heardr"
Eyes" replied the farmer; "and now
get called down by everybody If
interrupt Josh while he's tellin' abou
his experiences at the front"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Co NEH Us HhI w
filing stockings.
And rnhon hn MA q
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-01-13

Entered in the postofice at Brsttleboro al
second class matter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-21
MERIT BADGE
EXAMINERS
Changes Made in Dates For
Tests; Change Begins in
December

Beginning December . Scout ex.
animation night will be changed
from Thursday night to Tuesday
night. Second and First Glass
exams may be taken on any Tues.
day night. The Court or Honor will
however. continue to hold meetings
OH Thursday evenings.
Following is a complete list oi
Merit Badge examiners appointed
UP to date:
Swimming, Mr.. Gregory. r. r
Y. NJ. G. A.
Personal Health, DR.. NJ. V. Hazen
GIG n. Second st.
Public Health, DIR. j. NJ. Raunick
Telegraph Bldg.
Firemanship, Fire Chief Kinder
City Han.
First Aid. DR.. NJ. V. Hazen. sic
n. Second st.
Craftsmanship. Prof. Todd, 264
Forster st.
Carpentry, Prof Todd.
First Aid to Animals. DIR. Staley,
State Health Dept. Capitol.
Pioneering, Scout Executive Virgin
at Scout Hdq.
Camping. Scout Executive Virgin
at scout HdQ.
Safety First, DR.. Hassler. 500 n.
Second st.
Handicraft. Prof. Todd, 2s4
Forster ST.
Pathfinding, Scout Executive Vir-
gin.
Cooking. Scout Executive Virgin.
Life Saving, Mr.. Gregory at the
r .R. Y. NJ. C. A.
Cycling, Scout Executive Virgin.
Civics. Mr.. E. Earnest. Bergner
Bldg.
Scholarship, DR.. C. B. Eager,
Technical High School.
Athletics, c. w. Miller. Y. NJ. c. 4.
Physical Development, c. w.
Miller, Y. NJ. C. A.
Electricity. Prof. Longenecker,
Tech High School.
Signaling. V. l.. Huntsberger,
Scout Headquarters.
Bird Study, DR.. George G. Potts,
Third and Cumberland st.
Machinery, Edgar X. Smith, 2115
Walnut ST.
Automobiling. B. F. Barker. 1873
Walnut st.
Music, Prof. Rose (vocaD Prof.
Updegrove GnstrumentaD.
Bugling, G.. Park Weaver.
Poultry farming, Z. B. Mitchell,
Beaufort Farms.
Wireless, Prof. Wilbur o. Smith.
Chemistry. Prof. Saul. Central
High School.
Forestry, George A. Writ, Depart
ment of State Forestry.
Business, d. l.. Raker, Hbg. School
of Commerce.
Photography, Edward Manser,
121 South st.
Architecture, Frank G. Fahnes-
took, 401 Patriot Bldg.
Blacksmithing, Prof. Sheaffer,
Tech High School.
Marksmanship, B. F. Dickinson,
536 Schuylkill st.
Additions to the Merit Badge
faculty will be made from time to
time as Scouts make application for
that Merit Badge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-21
Troop 13

On Friday evening last, Troop 1S
did not have a meeting but went to
visit Troop 26, where fine rally was
in progress. They have a fine First
Aid team out there, and it will take
some team to beat it. We enjoyed
the rally very much.
Some of our fellows helped head
quarters along when they went with
Scout Executive Virgin on Monday
night to Troop 81, which is just be-
ing organized. The Scouts from
Troop Is We're in charge OF John
Thompson and made a good show
ing. Troop 81 has about twenty five
BOYS and fine Scoutmaster.
The following members of our
Troop were up before the Court of
Honor last night: Robert Keller,
Joe Hagar, John Thompson, Bruce
and Wayne Grunden, Joe and Dick
Hertzler, James Byrem and Charles
Alexander. All of these boys, with
the exception of Alexander, ap-
peared for merit badge examina-
tions. Scout Alexander was to be
examined in First Glass work, pre-
paratory to being made a First Glass
Scout. The other members of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-21
Troop 1S

Well fellows we are here again
after a short absence. Z observed
five fellows from our troop down at
Headquarters taking some of the ex-
aminations. Pretty good, keep it
up.
The more the merrier. Study for
your examinations, then go to the
Calder building and get them off
your list. I want to see you there
next Thursday night.
l want to say something else.
Besides Scouting we are doing q
little basket ball playing as a side
line. We hope to capture the
championship of the city. Manager
Tarman is looking for games. Write
him at Troop is, 5th and PETER
Sts.
SCOUT PATTERSON, Scribe.
SCOUT KLAER, Asst. Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-21

The past few weeks the Scouts of
Troop have assisted in gathering
donations for the Polytechnic Hos
pital. Such an institution deserves
all the help we can give it.
Last Friday evening Scoutmaster
Miller gave the Troop some very in
teresting data regarding tuberculosis
In our country at present time. and
told us several ways in which we
might assist in trying to bring about
better sanitary conditions III many
parts of the city. People. as a gem
eral thing, don't know much about
this disease, and we We're glad to
learn more about it.
We can help by selling the Christ
mas Seals which win furnish money
to fight tuberculosis. Every little
bit will help, so do your bit, Scout.
Charles Keller and Fra II X
schwartz are now patrol leaders,
and both are working hard to pass
First Glass.
Kermit Smith, Carl Duncan and
Frank Schwa 'tz have won the spec
ial merits the past few months by
doing extra duty for the Troop.
There are always plenty of good
turns to be done every day. We. as
Scouts. should not forget the
Thanksgiving season just before us.
Make it count for the good and hap
piness of others.
RUDOLPH MILLER, Scribe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-21

Last Friday evening at the regular
weekly meeting Mr.. Manser re-
organized the patrols. A few of the
boys were made Assistant Patrol
Leaders and Patrol Leaders. Under
the new order there will be hve
patrols.
Plans are under way for an over
night hike which will be held in the
near future. Two new boys passed
their Tenderfoot examinations last
Friday evening and were admitted
TO the Troop.
Mr.. Manser has worked out a new
schedule for our meetings this win
ter. We will have lectures on such
subjects as First Aid Signaling and
the tudy of flowers.
At the next meeting a senior pa
troll leader will be elected. owing
to the fact that the one we did have
has gone away to school.
Last Saturday morning four of
our boys delivered posters for the
Red Cross.
All boys are urged to be present
at the meeting Friday evening, No
Vember 81.
C. L REBUCE Scribe.