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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Today Events

Centenary of the birth of Scott Lord,
celebrated New York lawyer and con-
gresham.
Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians. one
of the heroines of the World war, cele-
brates her 45th birthday today.
Governor Hobby of Texas has desig-
mated today for a statewide observance
of cotton acreage reduction day.
Three hundred years ago today the
Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.
(This is the actual date, but the new
style date is Dec. 81.
Representative printers of Maine, Yer
mont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts.
Connecticut and Rhode Island confer in
Boston today on the unusual conditions
prevailing in the printing industry in
New England.
4 conference of the public lands
states highways association is to assem-
BILE today in Washington, d. c., to urge
the passage of the Chamberlain bin,
which aims to continue the present fed
eral policy of highway aid.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

The young Hyde Park lad who has f.
nally confessed that he kidnapped him
self and wrote the note to his mother
demanding 5000 ransom, frightening her
so that she was about to mortgage her
home to raise the money, has found it
one thing to deceive a fond parent and
quite another when it comes to trying
it out on the police officials.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

There are few boys of IS in Vermont
who have never ridden on a railroad
train. A POultney lad of that age who
has just enlisted in the navy has taken
his first ride on his way to embark. He
has found a way to see the world.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

What has become of the ~old-fashioned
parlor with the Estey cottage organ or
the square Steinway or Chickering piano,
with legs big enough to hold, up a bill
lizard table? And the pile of music on the
organ made up of When You and I Were
Young, Maggie, Come Where the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
They'll Soon Have a Little Runabout.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester l.. Carr rejoice
IN the announcement of the birth of a
baby girl.-Silyer Lake item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Member Of Trs AanOctated Presa.

The Associated Presa 10 exclusively sn'
titled to the use for publication of all news
despA ches credited to IL and not otherwise
credited IN this paper and also th8 local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Perhaps Cox is Elected After All

The people of this vicinity are waiting
for the election returns of Little River
county, as all the rest of the United
States are in.-Arkinda News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Listen to the Dumb Bells Ring.

If you meet an impresario looking for
operate material, tell him to try Rut-
land, VT, where recently, according to
of the village school children were pres
ent and SAM calesthenic songs.'-Mus-
zeal America.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Say 1t with Flowers.

If o consider her a wise girl, say II
with sage.
If you think her cold, say it with snow
drops and f~reesias.
1T you desire to marry her, say it with
a poppy.
If you know she has a sweet tooth, say
it with. candytuft.
If she impresses you as a sad girl, say
it with rue.
If she is of a happy, joyous nature. say
it with gladiolas.
If she seems a prunes and prisms sort
of girl, say it with primula.
If you think her a sour, sharp-tongued
old maid, say it with snap-dragons. cat.
nip and a century plant-.Boston Trans
cript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
The Smiths Make ] Little Cbange

MIR. and Mrs. John T. Smith on
thanksgiving entertained Joseph Smith,
his daughters, Misses Emma and Isa-
Deie Smith, his son, Robert horse barn,
Is being remodeled into a Smith. and Miss
Harriet Blaney, all of Dorchester.-Ayer
News. u, ~ -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
Probably Her Voice Fell Flat.

DR.. Q. L. Williams, who is conduct
ing revival services in the First United
Brethren Church, spoke to a large au-
dience on Friday night on Lame in
botn rect Mrs. Williams sang a solo
in keeping with the sermon.-Decatur
Review.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

1t is frivolous Hortense's quaint no.
ton that Doc Bowlby is merely prescrib-
ing a blue pill. Springfield Union.
And after serious consideration Tulip
has decided that he is one.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
One Year Ago Today,

Premier Clemenceau's visit to London
reported to be for the purpose of effect
ing alliances with England and other
allied countries.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

We like to make the column as cheer
full as possible and it is with pleasure
we note that the price of casket handles
has dropped.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
An Arkansaw Rum Honnd

y. II. Johnson has a wonderful coon
dawg.' While hunting recently be freed
a quart bottle of white mule whiskcy.-
Paramount, Ark, item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
The Bird Life of Rutland County.

Born-a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Canary of Rutland.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Bird of Brandon, November IS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

They say jazz bands are very popular
IN China, but it's probably because the
Chinese music is SO much worse.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
The ~selfshness of Some Men.

Another thing we have to be thankful
for is that our last winters overcoat es-
capped the spring rummage sale.-Dallas
News.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

The frequent stubborness of state legis-
latures is illustrated by the refusal of
the Massachusetts assembly to follow
Governor COolidge's advice regarding the
2.7j beer bill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

A New Orleans judge has decided that
the police cannot bar women from at
tendance at prize fights. It's getting
so a man cant get by himself no matter
where he goes.-Ceveland Plain Dealer.
He might try going home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
For The Stylish Sfonts-

Mrs: James III. Preston will give a
large ladies' tea the afternoon of Nov.
- at her residence, southwest corner
American.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

The Nobel peace prize of $50, 795
which was presented to President Wilson
yesterday came at just the right time to
help out in the Christmas shopping.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

Aunt Sarah has become sucb an or-
dent prohibitionist that she won't even
drink water unless she knows it's soft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11
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With Now a Comment and Then
Only q Caption.
Saves Time. Too.

Ezra says he may look old-fashioned
with the old horse and buggy, but he
doesn't have to back up to a filling sta
ton every few miles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

A machine has been invented for the
purpose of sorting rubbish. 1t extracts
cans, bottles, rags, paper and other arti-
cles which have a market value.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

| wonder what grandma would say
II she could see the girls of today.
| think her blood would almost freeze.
10 see their skirts above their knees.
- Detroit Free Press,
Grandpa would say. It's better far.
10 have the skirts short as they are
ihan wear a long and trailing skirt
And have it dragging in the dirt.
"A. Burd, Arlington,
Grandpa's eyes are clear and bright
And take in shape and style all right.
He has an interest as of old;
1t doesn't make his blood run cold.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-11

Nearly fifty kinds of wine were known
to the ancient Romans, including several
! varieties used for medicinal purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
WOULD GLADLY GO 100 MILES FOR II That Is What Mrs. Burns Says After Taking Tanlac
 Gains Nine Pounds

T had 10 go sixteen miles to get my first bottle of Tanlac, but after the way it helped me I would gladly go a hun dred miles rather than be without it. said Mrs. George NJ. Burns, Of 1900 Spruce avenue, Kansas City, Mo.
 For six months I had stomach trou- ble and indigestion so bad that what l ate gave me no strength at all," con- tinued Mrs. Burns. T had no appetite whatever and was so nervous even the barking of dog would completely up- set me. My kidneys gave me lot of trouble, and I suffered dreadfully with pains in my back; I couldn't get any re- lief at all and finally got so weak and run down I couldn't do my housework.
 "A friend advised me to take Tanlac and l had to go all the way from Chau- tauqua Kan, where I was then living. to Sedan to get it. But that was surely profitable trip, for the Tanlac helped me right from the start. My appetite picked up and l can now eat anything want and it does me good, too for I have already gained nine pounds, am strong enough to do aH my housework and am getting stronger every day. My nerves are steady as can be and am ia better general health than for many years I have recommended Tanlac to a lot of my friends and every one of them has been benefited by it."
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Drug Co. in Ensley by EzeH Drug Co, in Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug Co., and in Avondale by Robert w Murray.-Ady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12

ngiven an enthusiastic ovation when she f addressed the Grand Court of Calanthe yesterday morning.
 Mrs. Orr said that there should be friendly relation between the races, and l if it would be if the two races would only take time to understand each other. There never was a time when the white people were more anxious to help the negro than today, and she reported that scme additional property Mad been se- cured for Tuggle Institute. "The great l curse to community she said, "is g- norance, and we have a desire to wipe it out in Alabama" Her address was punctuated with outbursts of applause Principal Driver and Charles Stewart, A. NJ, D. D., of Chicago, general mis sionary of the National Baptist Con vention, made short talks. The princ;-
 pal educational address was delivered by Supreme Counsellor Ernest G. Tidring.
 ton of Evansville. Ind.
 He considered that his race had been
 greatly helped in Birmingham by Mrs.
 Orr and other white ladies and gentle men, men and women of money and in
 fluence, those who were in position tc
 help humanity.
 Carrie A. Tuggle. in addressing the
 grand court, paid tribute to the late
 Judge N. B. Pagan, friend of the negro
 race. and who had done so much to rro- mote the work of Tuggle Institute be. fore his death. She paused in her re.
 marks and the court sang Shall We Meet Beyond the River" There were
 many who shed terms. She spoke in words of praise of the white people who were assisting in the work of helping to rebuild Tuggle Institute. which waes destroyed by fire last winter. Amorg those mentioned were Mrs. C. J. Sharp, Mrs. James Barron Mrs. P. H. Pierson. Mrs John Reed and Mrs. c. F. Orr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12

register the women of his jurisdictio until he is stopped by court order. ac- cording to his statement in Montgom- cry today. He came to the capitol to discuss the legal phases with the at torney general. He said his own con clusion was that the Alabama laws would be automatically amended, though he desired legal opinion
 Commissioner Morris said he did not believe he could register women after September because of the provision in the law as amended last year, which says that no persons may be registered within sixty days of a general primary or special election. If the ratification Of the amendment should be proclaimed by September, Jefferson county wom- en would have thirteen days in which to register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
RUPTURE EXPERT HERE
Seeley, Famous In This Speciality;
 Called to Birmingham

F. H. Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, the noted truss expert, will personally be at the Tutwiler Hotel and will remain in Birmingham Wednesday. August II, from a. m. till p. m. and Thursday, August 12, from a. m. till p. m. only. Mr. Seeley says "The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average Being a vast advancement over all former methods--exemplifying in- stantancous effects. immediately appreci- able and withstanding any strain or posi- tion. This instrument received the only award in England and Spain producing re- suits without surgery, injections, medical treatment prescriptions. Mir. Seeley has documents from the United States Govern ment, Washington. D. C., for inspection. All charity cases without charge, if any in- terested call. he will be glad to show same without charge or fit them if desired. Busi- ness demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section.
 P. S.-Every statement in this notice has been verified before the Federal and State Courts.-F. H. Seeley-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
TEN STILLS SEIZED
 IN SHELBY COUNTY

Ten stills of 609-gailon capacity each were destroyed near Pelham. in Shelby county last night and local federal pro- hibition officers arrived in the city with fifty-six gallons of whisky and l,20a ga;- Ions of beer mash in their possession.
 Nearly 5000 gallons of the beer mash was captured in all, 2,0C0 gallons of which was poured out on the ground near where the stills were captured, because the of- ficers were unable to bring it back with them.
 No arrests were made and search ot the woods around where the stills were made failed to reveal anyone
 According to N. l.. Pierce, who is n charge of the local federal prohibition ot- flee, it is believed that the moonshiners had received word that the officers wers going to conduct a raid
 Information as to the location of the stills was obtained on the last raid that was made in Shelby county in which two or the local federal officers were badly wounded ft@l
 Five of the stills were in operation at the time the officers arrived upon the scenes. One was found hidden deep down in dugout under the side of a noun tain, and brushwork was thrown about the mouth of the opening so that it was almost impossible to discover it, the of ficers who conducted the raid stated.
 Federal officers who conducted the raid are N. L.. Pierce. J. H. Draper, ]. H. Allen. R. l.. Bates, R. H. Craft and li. r. Fugerson
 The stills captured last night make total of seventeen in all that have been captured this week seven stills having been destroyed about ten miles from Pel- ham in the early part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12

ham as soon as the carload is received from Atlanta. Ed Mckinley, city pur- chasing agent, stated yesterday that transportation conditions have delayed the shipment, and that it will be the last of the week or the first of next before the sale will be started.
 MT. Mckinley is receiving numerous calls, both in person and by telephone, from prospective purchasers. He expects the meats to sell in a few days when they are placed on the market, The orr der consists of bacon, roast beef. corned beef and corned beef hash. The bacoa comes in twelve-pound cans and all the rest of the meat in one and two pound cans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
GIRLS! LEMONS BLEACH; WHITEN
Make Lemon Lotion to Double
 Beauty of Your Skin

squeeze the juice Of two lemons into a bottle containing three. ounces of Orchard White which can be had at any drug store, shake well and you have quarter pint of harmless and delightful lemon bleach for few cents.
 Massage this sweetly fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day, then shortly note the beauty of your skin.
 Famous stage beauties use lemon juice to bleach and bring. that soft, clear, rosywhite complexion. Lemons have always been used,s as a freckle. sunburn and tan remover. Make this up and try it-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
MRS. ORR SPEAKS ON
 TUGGLE INSTITUTE BEFORE GRAND COURT

'Inter-racial Relation" is theme to be discussed by the Negro Pythians this afternoon at the fairgrounds by supreme and grand officers of the order.
 The Grand Lodge and Grand Court of Calanthe, the female branch of the or der, transacted a large amount of busi- ness yesterday, showing great progress made by the order.
 Mrs. C.. P. Orr of Birmingham was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
Watermelon Feast

Friends of William H. Alexander, local attorney, have been invited to attend picnic and watermelon feast that he is to give at East Lake park tomorrow night at 6 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
LOOKING OUT FOR
 THE LOCAL WOMEN
Election Commissioner Will X Register Them if Tennes-
 see Ratifies Suffrage.
By FRED H. GORNLEY
 Montgomery Bureau The Age-Her

22Il2 First National Bank Building
 Montg gomeryf August 11.-(Special.) If Tennessee ratifies the suffrage amendment NJ E. Morris election com missioner of Jefferson county, will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12

Accept rCalnorma g Syrup or 7 Figs only-look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless physic for the little stomach, liver and bowels. Children love its fruity taste. Full direc- tions on ech bottle. You must say "California. ."-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
SALE OF GOVERNMENT MEATS IS DELAYED BY TRANSFORMATION

Public sale of s25,S ,S60 worth of govern ment meats will be started in Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
For the Good of
 the Community

All the foundations have been solidly laid. All the energies of an intelligent and one-tongued people are placed in smooth running grooves. Their further applica- tion in right directions is all that remains.
 Big things are being bodied up har- moniously. They are being nicely dove tailed.
 An instance: The plate mills of the Chickasaw Shipbuilding and Car Com pany at Fairfield, which make shafting for ships, also make axles for pressed steel cars. The machinery that rolls plates for ships rolls them for sides of cars.
 The Birmingham Steel Corporation, which was built to fabncate steel for ships, has automatically applied the same apparatus to the turning out of steel office buildings. It has landed its hundredth contract.
 A large Chicago manufacturer of plumbers pipe and fittings sold his manu- featuring equipment to Birmingham concern, but becomes this local firms agent for the distribution of the product in this country and abroad.
 We voted bonds for a state highway system In November we will vote state aid for the port of Mobile. The Warrior is already hitched to deep water The railroads already connect with the gulf at Mobile The three forms of inland transportation are hitched to the Ala bama car of progress and the transporta- tion scheme is to be completed by lending the aid of the commonwealth to make our common gateway to the outer world, the connecting link with this outer world, what it should be for exporting our mine, mill and agricultural products.
 We not only mine coal, but we put it through process in the by-product oven which reduces the cost of pig iron and produces over and above this economy standard articles of commerce. We not only mine what coal we need, but the world asks us for it. We are about to build at Mobile, through gift of generous gov- ernment, coal terminal that will enable an enormous amount of coal to cater to the bunker and export trade.
 Hydroelectricity harmonizes with other power producers. It mas QlSpldcoQ coal by more than 1,O00,O tons annually, yet thirty and more coal mines have found it advantageous to use water power current to operate the mines that produce coal. Fuel oil made it's appearance in great quantities, yet coal and hydroelectricity are in as strong demand as they ever were. Coal, fuel oil and hydroelectricity have not injured one another. They travel harmoniously in triple harness of public service.
 Not only does the coal that reduces the cost of iron making also produce articles of commerce, but the surplus gas arising from the converting process is available } for operation of pipe shops, cement works and a host of industries. Not only does this gas serve industry, but the city is able to hitch on to it for lighting and heating purposes in the homes.
 Muscle Shoals at one end of the state and Mobile at the other alike serve the whole state, as does Birmingham in the center What a glorious and mvincible people it will be when, once and for all, every local jealousy departs and men and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-12
SAY DIAMOND DYES"

Don't streak or ruin your material in poor dye. Insist on Diamond Dyes" Easy directions in every package.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-26
OLYMPIC RIFLE TEAM TRYoUTs START MONDAY AT QUANTIco, VA
By PETDR P. CARNEY Editor National Sports Syndicate


 Those who are inclined to the op- inion that they are good enough to wear the United States shield in the Olympic rifle matches will have chance to dispaly their prowess in the tryouts for the team to be held at the United States Marine Corps rifle range at Quantico, Va, May 24 to 29, inclu- sive.
 The first three days will be devoted to preliminary practice and the last three days 10 record competition. The team will be selected immediately fol- lowing the tryouts and practice as a team will begin on June .. The shoot CTS will sail for Antwerp on or about June26. Twelve members of the team will be selected by competition. the l2 highest men in the trials al Quantico being chosen. In addition five mem- berS may he selected on account Of special qualifications by the American | Olympic committee.
 The targets 10 be used in the tryouts will be as near as possible the same | dimensions as those 10 be used in the 1mpic games. The tryouts will be S5nducted under the rules prescribed | for the conduct Of the National match es for 1920. The United States Mag aZine rifle will be used by those who | do not care to bring their own rifles. 1 Gun slings VIII be allowed in the try outs. although according to the Olym- pie games rules the sling will not be allowed. The American. Olympic com mittee is trying to have'this rule elim- | mated
 During the war important modified 1 tions were made in the arms of many countries. Consequently the Belgian ! Olympic committee has announced that instead of requiring the use of 1 Belgian rifles the competitors will be allowed to choose their own arms. All rifles must be equipped with telescop- ic sights.
 The course of fire in the tryouts will be 300 and 500 yards. In the Olym- Y pie games the course will be 300 and 500 metres. In the tryouts there will be 10 shots standing, 10 shots kneeling and 10 shots prone at 300 yards and 20 shots prone at 600 yards Two sight ing shots will be allowed from each position. The course will have to be shot twice in preliminary practice and at least three times for record.
 To compete in the tryouts it is ne cessary for the shooter to be an anna teur.
 Here is the Belgian Olympic con- mittee's definition of an amateur:
 An amateur is one who never has | (a) Shot in public competition or who is not especially engaged in instruc- tions in shooting as a means of gain- I ing a livelihood. (b) Taken part in competitions open to professionals. (c) Sold, pawned. lent, or exhibited a prize won, for money. (d) Been employed by a manufacturer in the adjustment of the sights of rifles
 A number of riflemen that we talk ed with seemed to believe that the above requirements would eliminate al American ritiemen so we wired thi. question to Brig. Gen. Fred H. Phil. lips, secretary of the American ONm. pic committee, and this is his reply:
 Olympic committee believes that Olympic definition of amateurs wil eliminate very few American shooters.