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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
Today's Events

The Order of the Kings Daughters eel
ehrates its 35th anniversary today.
Hearings on the Soldier Bonus bin are
to be reopened today by the Finance com
mlttee OF the United States senate
Memorial exercises viii be held at
Boyerstown. Pa, today on the thirteenth
anniversary of the theater fire in which
yearly 200 persons persisted
\ meeting Of the executive committee
OF the National Woman's party is to be
held, in Washington today. preliminary
to the party's general convention next
month.
Seventy-fve years ago today war be-
tween the United States and Mexico be-
came a practical certainty when Gen.
Zachary Taylor was ordered to advance
toward the Rio Grande.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

Fashionable gownmakcrs and Wash
ington hotel keepers have Feccived
real jolt in the announcement of Presi-
dent-elect Harding that he wishes to have
all expensive and spectacular features
of his inaugural eliminated. Those 5000
and $500-a-day hotel rooms facing. Penn
sylvania avenue will go begging at that
price if there is nothing unusual to see,
while costly gowns ordered for the in
augural ball will have to be kept for
some other function. 1t remains to be
seen if by this economical program, Mr.
Harding will establish a precedent that
will be followed in. other administrations
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
TOday's Birthdays.

Lord Balfour of Burleigh. celebrated
English statesman and scholar, born Y
years ago today.
Prince Arthur of Connaught, the new
encouragement of the Union of South
Africa, born 80 years ago today.
William Henry Croker. San Francisco
banker and political leader. born at Sacra
mento, Calf, go years ago today.
Duke of Aosta. first cousin of King Vic
tor Emmanuel and one Of the prominent
Italian commanders in the late war, born
at Genoa, 81 years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
SAFETY For CHILDREN.

At meeting of the Chicago Safety
council few days ago, the secretary of
the council announced that 10000 chill
dren under IS years of age are killed in
accidents in this country annually.
Most of these deaths are preventable, and
no city could undertake a more worthy
work for the coming year than their re-
duction.
The teaching of safety principles I'M
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
TOday's Anniversaries.

lS0s-Salmon p. Chase, chief Justice of
the supreme court of the United
States, born at Cornish. n H. Died
in New York city, May 8. 1872.
lS49-Plymouth church, Brooklyn, de-
stroyed by fire.
lS7I-The French made vigorous but UNI
successful sorties from Paris.
lS75-Mr Gladstone retired from the lead
ership of the Liberal party.
lSgj-The British Independent Labor
party held its first annual confer
ence, at Bradford.
lS96-The Red Cross society was excluded
from Turkey, by decree of the sui
tan.
I9OS-Nearly 300 persons persisted in a
theater fire at Boyerstown, Pa.
I9IS-The Southern states suffered from
the worst blizzard in their his
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

1t is now the season of the annual
meetings of the various agricultural fair
associations of the state and one of the
thriving ones is that of Rutland county
which announces that the fair of 1920
cleared $4,000. Attendance has so in
creased in the last few years that the
grandstand Accommodations have become
entirely inadequate. Long live the coun-
try fair.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
TO THE 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
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
abling the cause of the error TO be promptly
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t 10 only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

Winter has certainly been loafing on
the job. Down in Deerfield this week
dandelions and arbutus in full bloom
have been picked, two bluebirds have
been seen and heard singing in an apple
tree while the angleworms in that To-
cality seem to have no idea that it is
January instead of June
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

John Childs. yard foreman of the Staso
Milling company in Castleton, was fatally
crushed yesterday afternoon while he and
a gang of men were loading potion tube
mill from a platform TO a fiat car. The
blocking became loose or gave way and
the mill rolled back upon Mr.. Childs,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
Honor To A Vermont Son.
BARRE Tines

Announcement that a 100000 monu-
ment to the memory of Admiral George
Dewey will be erected on the shores of
Manila bay calls to the attention of
Vermonters that some day they may ap-
propriate a sum of money for the cree
ton of a memorial to their distinguished
son. Vermont should not fail to do this
honor to Dewey.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
Rheumatism Dangerous

Anyone having the slightest faint of
rheumatism should drive it out quickly.
Rheuma has done it for thousands and
should give you the same satisfying re
suits Money back if it fails, says w. 4.
Root. No red tape to this offer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

The dramatic finish of the journey
from the frozen wilds of the naval bal
loonists by a fistic battle between the two
heroes made even better copy than the
newspaper reporters had anticipated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of all news
dispatches credited to it and not otherwise
credited in this paper and also the local news
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

A paragraph in this column yesterday
stated enormously that Windham
county representatives had 16 places on
the legislative committees named this
week. The fact is that they have 50
places.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

Domino Gabriau. about 3S years old,
was fatally injured yesterday afternoon
when his sweater became caught in gaSO-
line engine used at his home in Jay for
farm power, with the result that he was
whirled around, his head striking post.
His skull was fractured. He leaves wife
and five children.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

Does that old saying, IAN apple day
keeps the doctor away mean that the
apple might be taken in form of hard
cider?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
A Plan Suggested.
Montpelier Argus. }

1t would be a good plan for someone
connected with the legislature to find
out how many towns in Vermont had
to borrow the 40 cents state tax paid
last year, or the year before.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
VERMONT NEWS.

The Vermont certified seed potato grow
ers' association is endpavoring to enroll
a large membership. The state associa-
tion has already affiliated itself with the
National Potato association. Applications
should be sent to y. II. Gilbert, Burling-
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

Save your nickels and dimes. The re
cent tax appraisals show that Mrs. Jen-
ME WOolworth is one of the richest wo-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run of paper. 50 cents
an inch for first insertion, 80 cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements-Five cents line
first insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change OF
copy. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash with
order.
Reading Notices--Twenty cents per line first
insertion with 50 per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy.
Reading notices are published at foot of local
items.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

The United States chamber of COM
merce reports business poor but sound"
and rather hollow sound at that.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

1t must have made the veterans of the
legislature feel quite at home to have the
first bill introduced to the house on black
bear bounties.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
One Year Ago Today.

President Wilson called the first meet
ing of the council of the League of Ma
tons for Jan. 10, at Paris.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

The automobile department of the sec
rotary of states Office reports approx
mately 5000 automobiles registered in
Vermont up to this time this year. About
$500 operators licenses have been issued.
The department is now about a day and
half behind on its work. so that applica-
tions sent in five days before the appli-
cant desires to start operating his car will
probably insure the arrival of his number
plates and license on time. The mild
weather this month has increased greatly
the number of applications for registra-
tionS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

men in the world with an estate valued
1t S27, 2OJ, 2S3.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

At meeting of the state board Of edu
cation held Wednesday evening at Mont
pelier, il. O. Hutchinson of Burlington,
who has served most successfully as super
intendent of junior high schools in the
state, was appointed state superintendent
OF all the high schools in Vermont, includ
ing both junior and high schools. This
will bring all high schools under one
supervision, new arrangement in the de-
partment OF education.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
Ia a meeting Of the sac board Of edu-

whose back. it is said, was turned to it.
He leaves a wife and daughter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13
GENERAL ELECTRIC CURTAILS.
To Reduce Working Force 10 Per Cent
i'm All Plants.

SCHENECTADY. n. Y, Jan. 13-Tg
General Electric company, it was learned
yesterday. will Immediately make reduc-
tons in its working force of at least 10 per
cent in all departments of all plants of
the corporation. This action is due to the
decrease in orders together with the gem
craI commercial and financial situation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

The old-fashioned man who could drink
or let it alone is now letting it alone
Rochester (lnd) Sun.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-01-13

he teaching of safety principles I'M
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
Justice Fined
For Having Still

Hubbard. Or, Feb, 2S.-Justice
of the Peace John Owings, who
lives short distance from Hub
bard, in Clackamas county, and
who has the unique distinction of
having been reelected to that of
flee while hew as in the county Jail
at Portland on charge of main
tanning a moonshine plant on his
farm, was given a hearing a few
days ago and entered a plea of gull
ty. He was fined 800.
The light fine, it is said, was
recommended by the prosecuting
attorney because it was known that
the still had been taken to the farm
by another man who put it in oper-
alton. OWNS is a widower with
four small children dependent up
on him and they are said to be in
destitute circumstances at the pres
ent time, He has been assisted by
friends in paying the fine imposed
upon him by Federal Judge Bean.
The Lacomb oil we'll In down 84C
feet and stockholders are optimistic
as to final results.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
- '=sS9 sS9ss..----z-szas==-..
BY ARTHUR SCOTT b

after Ground Squirrels.
Mr. Fox looked much surprlseu'
"No indeed" he said. III
on,y hunting for birds eggs"
Birds eggs!" Benny Bauses =,
raneated. "Have you found any !
Mr. Fox squirmed a bit. he
a,d not like to answer questions:
Have you found any egsS'
Benny asked him again.
"a fewl" Mr.. Fox repileu'
ocWhere?" Benny inquired -,
"Oh, in different places" saia
Mr.. Fox. And he began 10 IAN n
about the weather-how dry IL
was and how much the country
needed rain.
Rut Benny Badger was not to be
fooled so easily.
"You haven't really answered
NV question" Benny reminded MT
Fox bluntly. "I asked you where
vou've been finding birds eggs
And I'll thank you to tell me
sir" -.
/ Mr.. Fox gave a slight start. Ben
nv's tone was none too pleasan nt
And Mfr Fox certainly didnl
want to quarrel with him.
"If you wish to know anythihs
about birds eggs, why don't :o'
ask a Prairie Chicken he inquir
ed. "She would know a grea
deal more about eggs than l do
To Benny, that suggestion seem
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28

ed quite worth while. There was
NO doubt that what Mr.. Fox said
was true. And Benny wondered
why he hadn't thought of the
plan himself.
"Your advice" he told Mr.. Fox
sis so good that I'm going to
start right now to look for a
Prairie Chicken. It's almost dawn
now. And the Chickens will soon
be getting up"
So Benny said good-by. And
Mr.. Fox tried to say good-by. too;
but somehow he choked over the
words, and began to cough SO
violently that Benny Badger was
quite alarmed.
He waited anxiously until he
saw that Mr.. Fox was out of dan
ger And then he left him.
If he had looked back he might
have seen his SLY friend capering
about in the gray light as If some
thing amused him hugley. and
no doubt Benny would have Won
dered it could have been.
"Prairie Chickens!" Mr.. Fox
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
State Finances
To Be In Hands
OF Commission

Under the provisions of senate
hill number 204 by Ryan ana Ed
wards. abe investment OF state
funds will hereafter be IN the
hands of a state bond commission
consisting of the governor, state
treasurer and a member OF the
Industrial accident commission,
whose funds form the major por-
ton of the moneys invested IN Sc
curities. by the state. -.
This commission together WIN
its authority is based upon recon-
mendations contained In STATE
treasurer Hoff's last biennial re-
mort except that a member or the
Industrial accident commission Is
substituted for the state superln-
tendent of banks in the personnel
of the bond commission.
Hoff's recommendations were
embodied in senate bill number oe
introduced by Joseph, early in the
session. This bill was referred tc
| the senate committee on banking
of which Ryan was chairman
where it was permitted to resi-
in peace until the closing hours o.
the session when it was Droush
| out and executed.
| In the meantime, however, Sen
ators Ryan and Edwards had IN
troduced senate bin 204 creating
a state bond commission to includ'
the governor, state treasurer. SUI
perintendent of banks and attor'
ney general. This hill also re-
quired that the state and It's Vari
Gus political subdivisions, supn1
| its bonds to the state COMMISSION
first for its acceptance at par anc
accrued interest or rejection as l
saw fit. This provision, togethel
with that naming the attorney
! general as a member of the com
mission was eliminated in the sen
ate committee, and the Dill aS
passed by the upper house was al
most identical in its provisions
with the Joseph bill, which wa
based on Hoffs recommendations
and had been allowed to remain II
the banking committee without at
tention for reasons best known Il
that committee.
This bill was further amended
in the house, substituting tn
member Of the industrial acciden
commission for the superintendent
of banks, which amendments wer'
concurred in by the senate and TN
bill enacted into law.
| The bill was signed by Governo
Olcott Friday and will become op
erative on and after May 25.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
Birds Eggs.

Birds Eggs.
Though Benny Badger never
cared much for foxes, he was VIII
ling, usually, to stop and talk with
one of that family-proyided ne
wasn't TOO busy digging TO take the
time for gossip.
There was one fox who otten
strolled about the neighborhooo'
And though Benny had many a
chat with this gentleman, some
how Benny never learned much
from him.
He was so sly that he let Ben
nv do most of the talking, while
he listened. And when he did say
ANYTHING. he preferred to ask
questions.
In time Benny Badger noticed
that his chats with Mr.. Fox were
very one-sided. And he made up
his mind at last that when he next
met that crafty fellow he would
ask him plenty of qeustions. he
would make him talk, or he would
know the reason why.
It happened that early on the
following morning. when he was
hunting DOR Ground Squirrel S
holes, he found himself face tc
face with Mr.. Fox. And Benny
noticed that Mr.. Fox was himself
looking with great interest at g
fresh Ground Squirrels hole
"Hullo!" Benny Badger eXlaimed
II hope you haven't come here
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28

petals of an iris. =. The lndls-
Greet imprint remains"
Have 1 left any imprint?
81 sould say you had! Do you
suppose my mind isn't busy most
of the time remembering your
imprints."
"Is it?"
Does it comfort you to know
it? Nobody else ever paved me-
"a nice way to put it," he re-
marked.
She shrugged:
"I don't know how it was first
permitted it-came to endure it
She lifted her grey eyes deliber-
ately. invited 1t. because l
came to expect it-wish for it
She bit her lip and made a quick
gesture with clenched hand. "Oh
Jim, I'm no good! Here I am
married, and as nonchalantly un-
faithful to my vows as you care
to make me-"
She turned abruptly and walked
across the lawn toward the will
lows that fringed the stream, NOV
ing leisurely. pensively, her hands
linked. behind her back. He re-
Joined her at the willows and they
slowly entered the misty belt of
trees together.
"If you knew" she said, what
futile, irresolute, irresponsible
creature am, you wouldn't waste
real love on me. There's nothing
to me except feminine restlessness
mental and physical, and it urges,
urges, urges me to wander friv-
olouIsly in pursuit of God knows
what don't! But always my
mind is a traveller impatienet to
go a-gypsying, and my feet beat
the DEVILS tattoo"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
Just Folks
BY EDGAR A. GUEST
(Copyrighted)

so-1~0 49, = N-Ar~-S~-~~
Everywhere
Some towns boast OF mountains,
And some can show the sea,
The country farm is rich with
charm
Which nowhere else can be;
The city's walls are stately,
The temple spires are fair,
But this is true-the skies are blue
And men smile everywhere.
Some places sit by rivers
And some by prairies wide,
Some hear the breeze in Forest
trees,
Some show their hills with
pride:
But wheresoe'er you so,
You'll always meet with laughter
sweet
And eyes with mirth aglow.
The tropics have their palm trees
which colder climates lack,
And home is home. where'er you
roam.
And something calls you back;
But while I fare my homeland
And give to her my love,
where'er I stray throughout the
day
The starry Flags above.
These joys we hold common.
North. South. East or West
whate'er we boast OF prize the
most.
The sea or mountain crest;
Glad children laughing round us,
Ani gentle mothers fair.
Kin hearts and true. and skies
blue
"a f,tonaahfn ercrt,vhere
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
STOP Itching Eczema
Penetrating, Antiseptic Zemo
Will Help You

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
@ eczema quickly by applying Zemo.
E,Tnished by any druggist for 95c. Extra
large bottle, $1.00. Healing begins the
M moment IN Zemo is applied. In a short
time usually every trace OF eczema.
letter, pimples. rash, blackheads and
similar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making 1t
uslyhealthy, alwaysuse Zeno, the
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. 1t IS not
aQreasysalVe nditdoesnotstain. When
others fail it is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles OF all kinds
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland q.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
Naval Court to
Inquire Into
SirlkingofS Sub

washington, Feb. 2S.-A naval
court of inquiry into the sinking OF
the United States destroyer Wool
off Panama Saturday has been
sey by the steamer Steel Inventor
ordered by Admiral Hugh Rod
man, commander in chief OF the
Pacific fleet. The court will sit al
Balboa, Panama, dispatches said
and will investigate every phase OIL
the collision that resulted in the
loss of the naval vessel. the death
of one enlisted man and the injury
of several others. About fifteen
members of the crew of the Wool
sey still were reported as missing
Secretary Daniels has tele-
graphed Admiral Rodman for a
complete report of the accident.
Libel Action Asked
Panama, Feb. 2s. - United
States naval authorities here have
asked A. C. Hindman, United
States district attorney for the
canal zone, to bring liberal actor
against the steamer Steel Inventor
which colnded with the United
States destroyer Woolsey off Coibs
Island Saturday morning. TIT
Woolsey sank almost immediatel!
after the collision and sixteen sail
ors are believed to have beer
drowned or killed.
Captain w, G. Turner or th'
Steel Inventor asserts the destroy
er collided with his ship, striking
her on the port side of her bow.
The Steel Inventor reached
Panama last night and Captaii
Turner said he would recommen'
to the United States Steel Product
company of New York. owners 0
the ship, that a libel action b.
brought against the government.
ConstantinopIe, Feb. zS.-- Bol
shevik troops numbering abou
$4,000 entered Tiflis Friday ac
cording to a dispatch recelVe'
here. For a few hours there wa
considerable looting in the city b,
local communists. it is said, bu
later the soviet government begal
to restore order,
aThe anti-bolshevik government
proclaimed in Eravan, capital o
Armenia, about two weeks age
has been ousted and a soviet re
public re-established.
Many members of the anti-ool
shevik regime have been impris
oned.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-28
113 Converts In
4 Months Record
at Local Church

During the four months of re-
vival meetings just eolsed at the
Nazarine church, 18th and Marion
street. the Smith family, evangelists
were responsible for l13 converts
it was stated this morning. The re-
suit is held unusually gratifying by
Rev A. Wells, pastor of the church.
Large crowds jammed the church
during most all of the meetings.
Last night. at the final gathering
the house was packed.
From salem the Smith family
will SO to Newberg where they will
hold revival meetings for three
weeks.