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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19
PRISON POPULATION
DECREASED 1874 PER CENT
In Middle and Southwestern United
States During the Past
Six Years.

Chicago. March ~. Prison popula-
ton Of the middle and southwestern
L nited States has decreased I'D per
cent in the past si1 Years, according to
reports collected by tine Associated
Press from state penitentiaries in 10
states.
The decrease amounted to 2,529 pris-
oners. The total penitentiary Popula-
ton of the rs states in 1914 was IL
947, in 1920 1925. Date of the com
parstive figures was for the most part
Dec. ] of each year.
Falling of in the prison population
of the section is equivalent to more
than the combined prisoners OF Iowa,
Kansas, Wisconsin and North and
South Dakota in 1914.
Decrease, however, was shown to be
not uniform throughout the territory.
Six states had the reverse to show. re-
porting an increase. while one present
ed exactly the same figures. The de
crease came from nine states.
The advance in the six states
amounted to s34 prisoners while the de.
crease in the nine states aggregated 3,
500 prisoners. This gave the the total
decrease Of 1920.
States whose penitentiaries reported
less convicts than six years ago were
Arkansas. Indiana, Iowa Kentucky,
Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota.
Texas and Wisconsin. States that had
the contrary story to tell were Illinois.
Kansas. Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio and
Oklahoma. South Dakota was the state
whose prison population on Dec ! Of
the two Years was identical.
The largest decrease in any state was
shown by Kentucky, its penitentiary
inmates falling off SIS or 81 per cent.
In this state 1914 figures were not oh
tainable, and the nearest date was Dec
/. 1916. when the state penitentiary
held 2.ls2 convicts, as against ,3G4 on
Dec. Of last year.
The largest increase was noted in
Ohio. where convicts at the state peni-
Tertiary increased POI or Il per cent IN
the six year period specifically from
.7O2 TO ,993
In the past year alone, from Dec.
I. 1919. TO Dec !. 1920. the total prison
population Of the Is States fell of 102
prisoners or three and one-half per
cent
Figures from the state follow:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19

Mclean were visitors the first of the
week in Montpelier.
Peter st. jock OF Waterbury was in
town Friday.
Supt. c. D. Howe was visitor in
the village schools Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Rawlin are NOV
ing from the Fisher tenement onto
the farm at Moss Glenn Falls owned
by George Clement, son of Mrs. Raw
lin.
G. /. Robinson and family, who have
lived with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
w. w. Robinson, since his return from
Richmond about a year ago, have
moved into their house recently va
Gated by Stanley Mansfield and family.
Mrs. Ernest French and son Of Wa
terbury were in Stove Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A Riley were in
Montpelier Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19
" HITE-COLL4RED
AMERICAN SE4MEN
Are a New Spectacle on the Streets Of
Rotterdam in Contrast to
Rougher-Clad
Sailors.

Rotterdam, March l0,-The growth
OF the American merchant marine has
brought new factor, the white-col.
Jared "snappily' dressed, debonslr
American sailor, to the Schiedamscht
dyke. Rotterdams "Barbary coast
While the French, Dutch, English and
others who patronizs these resorts us
uallv are dressed in colored flannel
shirts. rough suits and unpublished
shoes. most of the Americans, as soon
as they get shore leave, don suits
smacking more OF the college boy thar
the sailor. white stiff collars, belted
overcoats, fashionable shoes and the
Enthusiastically American soft felt
hat
American diplomatic and consular
authorities in Holland are very much
interested in efforts 70 provide some
substitute for "the dyke" Dance hall,
saloon. dance hall, saloon, alternate in
almost unbroksn monotony for several
blocks on Schiedamsche dyke. In all OF
them. the chief spenders appear to be
American seamen, whose pay i larger
than other seamen receive.
The officials who are seeking some
sort of a substitute for the dykes at
fractions say that most OF the sailors
would 20 elsewhere if they had a
chance
But il must not be mandy PANTY
resort. one official said Jack wants
music and daneing and beer, a well as
reading material and place 70 loaf,
when he gets ashore
II was on the Schiedsmsche dyke
that number Of American sesmen
were robbed Of their identity cards by
bolshevik agents who used them to get
into America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19

Accept California" Syrup of 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 directions on each
bottle. You must say California. -
Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19
At the Wrong End.

An English -choolmaster asked a
new bow his name
John Thompson, vas the blunt re-
ply.
.Sir shouted the schoolna ster. who
vas q stickler for poiitene-s. 4 want
you 10 put 3 sir 90 g.
Sir John Thompson said the boy
innooently Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19
BROOK STREET

n n. Den-more. contractor Brook and Pleas
ant St.. says. Some years ago ] was m a
lad condition from baokache ] had severe
kidney collie ans constant pains iusi over my
kisinev.. / used Deans kidney Pills and found
them an excellent remedy. tctatement gwen
November :. 1916
on Apr4l 81. 1922 Mr. Densmore added:
-AIy opinion 81 Deans Kidney Pills l. the
.amg Is -dav 4. J; vas several wears ago. !
haven't had 10 u.p Dtahs since I last recon.
n,ended them. Tor the cure has been perma-
rent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19
FARWELL STREET

Mrs. VIM. Rock. Il Fsrwell St, says: Il
have been troubled frequently with dull ach
ing pains through the small Of my back
have had frequent attacks Of dizziness and
everything has turned black in front q me.
have felt faint and weak. used two boxes
81 Doan's kidney Pills which ! got e the
Red Cross Pharmacy and secured very salts.
factory relief"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-19
These Are Barre Cases:
HARRINGTON AVENUE

Mrs l. MatOtt. Harrington avenue. says:
Il have used Doans Kidney Pills Tor the last
ten wears and have never vet failed 20 get
instant relief Nv back and kidneys were IN
.srv bad shape I couldn't stooP over. for
the sharp pains were awful Ny kidneys we're
very irregular IN action ! heard oi Dean
kidney Pills and got two boxes They fixed
me AZ ~ 4 short time always get these
reliable pills AZ the Red Cross Pharmacy. am
never without . box ii ny home. for ! think
they arc very good
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
I'm the Days News.

One of the romances of the British
peerage of the story of how Lord Edmund
Talbot, who has just been named lord
lieutenant and governor general of Ire
land, missed becoming the premier peer.
the premier duke and the premier earl of
the British realm. as well as hereditary
earl marshal and president of the College
of Heralds. As a son of the 18th Duke
of Norfolk Lord Edmund stood for years
in the position of prospective heir to the
title held by the aged 18th Duke of Nor
folk. The direct heir was the only son
of the duke, an afflicted youth who was
born deaf, dumb and blind. as well as an
imbecile. At the age of - the young man
died, leaving Lord Edmund as next in
line TO the great titles and estates. But
when nearling his Goth year the Duke of
Norfolk took a second wife and several
wears later a SON was born to the couple
BY an odd coincidence this son. who il now
the l2year-old Duke of Norfolk. having
succeeded to the title upon the death of
his father in 1917. was born on the birth
day anniversary of Lord Edmund.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
Today S Events

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood is scheduled
to sail from Seattle today on his special
mission to the Philippines.
Fifty-sixth anniversary of the surren-
der at Appomattox. which virtually ended
the war between the states
An invitation to attend the annual
Gridiron club dinner in Washington to-
night has been accepted by President
Harding.
High-degree AIasons from numerous
states are expected in Richmond. Va, to-
day for the dedication of the new Scotch
Rite Temple in that city.
National leaders of the Democratic
party are to be heard tonight at the an
nuai Jefferson's birthday dinner of the
National Democratic club in New York
city.
The steamship Wenatchee. first of the
largest type of passenger and cargo liners
built for the L. $. shipping board, is
scheduled to sail from Seattle today on its
initial trip to the Orient.
In the federal court at Cleveland hear
ing is to be held today on the application
for an injunction to restrain the city from
enforcing an ordinance prohibiting the
sale of Henry Ford's paper. the Dearborn
Independent, on the streets.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
T0day's Anniversaries.

1S04-Jacques Necker Swiss who be
came prime minister of France.
died at Geneva. Born there Sept
30, 1872
1S32-One hundreG and twenty-five lives
lost in the burning OF the steam
boat Brandywine. near Memphis
1SG3-Capture of T.. :. army steamer
George Washington near Port
Royal. s. c.
IS65-War between the states virtually
ended with the surrender Of Gen
eral Lee at Appomattox court
house. Virginia.
1S11-The French insurgents bombarded
Paris.
forces in Cincinnati
held a great anti-licenSc demonstra-
ton.
1SS2-Gabriel Dante Rossetti celebrated
poet and painter. died near Mar
gate, England. Born in London
May J.. 1928.
IS9G-Ohio legislature passed a bill te
prohibit treating to Intoxicating
liquors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
Library News

Golden Age of Authors. William Ellis
worth-The author was connected with
the Century company for 40 years and
he writes from personal knowledge Of
such men as Mark Twain, Frank Stock
ton, John Hay, Joseph Jefferson Angus
tus Saint Gaudens and many more well
known men of their generation.
Motor Camping, Jessup-Out of a
wide experience the author tells just
how to take camping trips in an auto
mobile lie describes all the things one
must have for comfort and many things
one may have for luxury. lie tells just
what To do and what not TO do The
book is full of practical information and
fully illustrated. No one who plans to
take trip of this kind should fail to
read it.
The Seventh Angel, Alexander Black
A story of n group of people in New
York and their interest in various social
conditions of the present day.
Seed of the sun. Wallace Irwin--Two
New York girls inherit California
fruit ranch and with it the problem of
the Japanese fruit growers and their
ambitions.
The First Sir Percy. Baroness ORGY
A story of the Netherlands in the DAYS
of Maurice of Nassau which will be well
coined by those who have enjoyed the
authors other stories in similar setting.
The Unseen Ear, Natalie Sumner Lin
coln-The author of The Red Seal tells
another mystery story about a Washing
ton family.
On Secret Service. William y Taft
4 former secret service man tells these
fascinating stories which are base on
records of the government secret sery-
ice.
Gunsight Pass, William ATacl cod
Rainc-TellS of the many exciting things
that happen when oil is discovered on
the range.
The Great Pearl Secret. C. y. and 4.
l.. WilIiamson-The plot turns upon the
mysterious nledging of the fzaPinas
famous pearls.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

A. new plan to ease the burden of fed
cral taxes is receiving considerable sup
MORT. especially among business men who
are heavy taxpayers. Tt proposes leg
i.lation prnviding for refunding to each
tox-navcr. in the form of [. S. twenty
wear per cent bonds, to be issued for
chat nurposp. one-half the amount paid
AZ income. war and excess profits taxes
Cav t]>p wears 1920 10 1923 inclusive"
II - urged: ~ That the government
wonId receive in cash full amount of the
tov levied. IL it does under the present
orrapqement. ~ that the taxpayer
would in effect li'aye his taxes cut in half,
as fhe bonds would constitute a liquid
asset. (3) that the bcrden of war costs
would be spread over longer period,
thus granting relief during this dlihcuit
time of Business reconstruction.
1t is evident, as the advocates OF this
measure point out, that the government
will need as much revenue as 1t Is ralS-
ing now. or even more. for several years
to come. that the present tax system IS
hampering industry and progress and
that the sale of another bond issue at
this time is probably impracticable.
The idea is unquestionably appealing.
on first thought to nearly all classes of
citizens Who would not like to get
rebate of 50 per cent on the federal taxes
he is paving this year. with the prom
Use of a similar rebate for the next three
years? Yet there are many doubtful
things about the plan.
Perhaps the most doubtful feature is
the fact offered as n merit-that the
bonds received would constitute a IL
quid asset" That would indeed help
out many business firm and many an
individual. but it would tend inevitably
to check the wholesome deflation of re-
cent months and encourage renewed in
fation. Hard as the process may be, is
it not desirable that the defiation be al
lowed to take its natural course? Every
body knows how the Liberty bond issues
raised prices A big bond distributing
like the one proposed, becoming the basis
of additional billions of loans and cred
its, would turn prices upward again be-
fore they have found their proper level.
1t is doubtful whether it is wise to de-
Ter these war expenditures, for 20 years
u" any other prolonged period. There is
SO and logic in arguing for a prompt WHIP
ing out of the war debt, so as to get the
nation as soon as possible on a sound
basis for real prosperity. 1t is particu-
arly doubtful because, as matters stand,
a large part of the 30 per cent rebate
represents money that is being
used lsot to pay the principal of the war
debt, bat to pay current expenses: and it
* a fundamental business principle that
current charges should be met by cur
rent income.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
Little Benny's
Note Book
BY LEE pAPE.
The Park Ave. News

IL
Weather More and warmer.
Spoarts. Lew Davis has new pair
Of britchcS half way between brown and
green and red. not matching eny of his
other clothes and wenever he starts to
come up the street somebody says Heer
comes Lew DaviSeS new pants.
Skool Notes. The fernaca got ont of
order last Munday morning. and the hole
skool got full of smoak and had TO be
dismissed. but it was all rite agen the
next day: spelling meny plans.
pome by Skinny Martin.
The ThawtleSS Father.
Ny father gave me derty krack
For sticking my fork in the bred.
All he will be sorry and miss me fearse.
Wen | am ded.
Sissicty. y unexpected party took
place last Sundcy at Mr.. Sam Crosses
house caused by some members of sis
siety going past Jest wen ice GREEN
freezer fun of ice cream was being de
liyered and then going GROUND and climb
ing up on the back tents and setting
there till Mr.. Crosses mother gave them
all some. being peetch and chocklit
Amung those present was Mr.. Sid Hunt
Mr.. Charles pudsl Simkins Mr. Ed
Wernick and Mr. Reddy Merry.
IntriSting Packs About IntriSting Pee
pie Artie Alexander has one side Of his
room panered with magazine covers. be-
ing all the fertilizer he had got wen his
mother found out wat he was doing. 4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

1.-THE buyer is changing his tactics, -
says an automobile man. He no longer
inquiries first as to the speed, fancy
equipment and freak performances of a
car Nowadays he asks, is it economi-
cal" and viii it be a gain to my bust
ness?' and Is it a profitable investment
for me?' Here is a change. indeed. from
two years ago. 1t is indicative of the
new psychology of the buying public and
is one of the most hopeful facts in the
present business situation. 1t means n
radical change in the evolution of the au-
tomobile, from mere speed and expensive
ness to scientific efficiency and economy.
The same influence is having its whole
some effect on many other industries.
The emphasis hereafter is going to be on
uSefqlness and modest comfort, not on
luxury and conspicuous waste
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
The Truth from Truman.

To love your neighbor as yourself
May be the proper stuff.
But If we can't approximate.
Why then. just throw bluff.
We like to please our ncighborS
And we try to all we can.
But some folks take advantage.
And we'll deserve slam.
They borrow ev'rything we've got
(Which isn't such an awful lot.
And then, by ginger. they get sore
Because we cannot lend them more.
The folks who live across the street
Would borrow pharoah'S winding-Sheet
They wouldn't stick ut anything.
Nor even Mary's wedding ring.
They've had my silk umbrella,
Shoe brush and garden hose.
My night-shirt and can-opener.
Force-pump and evening clothes.
They've had our cat to catch a rat.
THEY'VE had my wife's victrola,
And Billie's bat and my silk hat.
And our brand new lawn roller.
They borrowed tthis is true. by gosh )
My meerchaum pipe one day
That was for their Uncle Josh.
Who lost his while away
They've sent around for something
To take grease spots out of rugs.
And for preparation
To exterminate hedbugS.
They've got ev'rything / ever had
Down to my Sunday coat:
But there's n limit to all things.
For now they've got my goat
TRUMAN THAIER.
Amherst, April Z, 1921.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

4 hen belonging to Charles II. Stone
Of Center township, Penn, has laid an
egg containing three distinct yolks.-Bos-
ton Globe.
That's nothing. We have one in Wind
ham county which does this stunt every
other day.-Brattleboro Reformer.
Reformer, reform thyself.-Boston
Globe.
For confirmation. call on Alvin White
Of Newfane and his remarkable hen. 1t
might be ''sugarin' off, day, too.-Brat-
tlebOro Reformer.
What's the fare to Newfane ?-Bos-
ton Globe.
Can YOU scratch up $3.50? By the
way, it would add only a little to the
mileage to run over into the nearby town
of West Chesterfield, \. H, and call
on a hen there which lays eggs with four
yOlks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

medicine during the past three months
and | believe my ailment is cured. |
am now able to do all my homework and
attend to my poultry and garden. If
you feel that my testimonial will benefit
anyone you are welcome to use it in
your advertisements. " = Mrs. L. ID.
QUINLY, R. F. D. No. 2, Shelbyville, Mo.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound makes women strong, healthy,
and able to bear their burdens and over
come those ills to which they are subject.
Write about your health to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD,
Lynn, Mass. Women only open, read and
answer such letters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

Harry L. Wilcox having acquired quite
a bunch of hives believes he would be the
real honey boy if lie only had a flock of
bees to go with them. He thinks if Henry
Ford would only devote his time to pro-
ducing a scratching machine and forget
that tin COW proposition he would be con-
ferring n favor on humanity that they
would be grateful for.-Orford, y. III.
item.
Tell Henry to fix it so it will reach the
middle Of ones back
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
T0tlay's Birthdays.

Erfcn Zimbalist. celebrated violinist
born at Rostow-on-Don Russia, b years
age, today.
Rt. Rev. William III. Moreland. EpiSco-
pal bishop of Sacramento. born at Charles
ton. s. C.. 90 years ago today.
]. Thomas Heflin. United States Sena-
tor from Alabama. born in Randolph
county. Ala. - years ago today.
Charles +. Steinmetz, one of the fore
most American inventors in the field of
electricity. born at Breslau, Germany, 5G
years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
Usual Fee Plus $3.50.
barre Times.

After naying $3.50 in Burlington city
court. a burlington man must have com,
to the conclusion that it would have been
comparatively inexpensive To have had
his automobile licensed through the sec
rotary of states office in the first place
After paying the 500 in court he viii
have to pay the usual fec to the secretary
of state providing. of course. that the of
fetal decides to grant the license. The
shortest way is not always the cheapest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

The Reforner is on sale every evening by
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co., c. w.
Cleaveland, s. /. Purinton (Esteyvillel.
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
stand, Gilbert ]. Polica, 81 South Main St.
Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, ]. L. Stockwell.
East Dummerston, NJ. F. Brown.
/ Stuey, NJ. G.. Williams.
NJ, ~tsne, N. NJ. Batchelder.
west qawnshend, c. II. CIRCUIT.
south / londonderry, F. II. Tyler.
South Vesuon, F. b. Buffum.
Northfeld, Mass, Thompson Bros.
West Chesterfield, N. H, Mrs. w. Streeter.
Hinsdale, n H, ~. II. Lyman:
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass, {. A. Hays.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
TO TEE SUBSCRIBERS.

It is the aim of the management to secure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation Of
subscribers TO that end. Prompt reports should
be given of each failure TO receive the paper
on the morning following the omission. in
nsrson. by telephone or postal card thus en-
a lining the cause of the error to be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy >rqpediately applied. 1t is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
IL IL serNfcr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

Judge Lands thinks the country
should give the prohibition amendment a
trial for about 80 years, Ito see whether
it is the best thing for us or not" Well,
by that time lot of sufferers of the
present day will be where they won't
care whether it is or not. ."'a-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

The Burlington News says that the
first thing an immigrant does when he
gets to this country is to learn to swear
and the second is to buy a Ford. He
must get the impression somehow that
these two things are the qualifications of
a good American.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09
Who Pays the Bills?
(Rutland Herald. J

Any time you feel like arguing that the
present system of small-town majority
in the Vermont legislature is right, just
check over the money that Mr. Luce and
his 40 farmer-friends passed for the
benefit of 40 per cent of the population
Of Vermont, with the 60 per cent paying
the heft of the bills
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

The business of shoe making at the YER
mont state prison at Windsor has begun
At present 30 male inmates are employed
and there viii be more as soon as machin-
cry can be installed Seven instructors
are now on the work and they are said to
be encouraged by the manner In which the
inmates take hold of their new ocoupa7
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

The president is having a bed eight feet
long put in his room at the White house
He would have been in entire sympathy
with that recent move for longer sheets
over in New Hampshire.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

(Rutland Herald.)

One of the beauties of a Vermont
legislature is that, notwithstanding diff
ferences OF opinion, good, hard blows
given and returned and feeling at times
running high, final adjournment finds
the members in friendly accord that is
one of the most valuable things in the
biennial assembly The friendships
made and associations continued are
well nigh priceless.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-04-09

\ Maine man claims he recently found
his pet cat mothering a mouse along with
her own litter of kittens. A good story,
but we are inclined to line up with the
man from Missouri