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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
lKeene SentineI.l

4 writer who has been studying the
problem Of the mental defective urges a
law compelling the families Of sucH un
fortunates to report their cases to the
authorities 50 that their capacity for
harm may be curbed by proper restraint.
In order to enforce such Il law she Sug-
gests that where no such report has been
made and such an individual Is allowed NJ
large and shielded by his family. his roIa-
tives should be considered a. contributing
agents TO any crime he may commit and
be punished accordingly. There NAV be
such laws in some states. Where there
are not, the suggestion merits considera
ton.
1t is a natural instinct which shields
the weakHngs in any family. But the
public safety is more vital than family
pride or pitiful protective indulgence. The
happiness of the defective himself and the
safety of society are continually menaced
when the former is allowed to roam un-
checked. Nobody knows at what moment
his weakness may become strength mani
tested along hidcous lines. Family and
state should acknowledge their response
bility and unite to control the mentally
defective before they become the criminal
insane.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
Little Bennv's
Note Book
by LEE PAPE.

J cstidday after ,suppir / wunted t.
ask pop II l could 20 out. ong l. did
e"t daSS TO on account OF hsm beng
mad at me tor falling down ON m, way
nome from the cigar store ana hand-
ing hun broa6 cigars and hole ones
Insted OF hole ones; me thinking, &,
wish could make him l"t OF soIao-
thing and then Id ask him vile lac WAS
IN ii good humer.
And peeked in the setting room and
pop was in thero rcedinG the parcr with
= IMPRESSION rs II It would take Il hate
lot to make him latf, ms, thinking, + eeL..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02


The Banner feels more than half-in-
clined to compliment Manager John Il
Harte for his enterprise in bringing to
the Opera house so excellent show as
that of last Thursday night The pre-
scntation of AIary-its acting and
chorus stats. the music. the scenery
met every expectation. The show was
worthy Of better patronage than it
received in Bennington. In this conncc
ton, it may not be amss to state that
the theatre going public of Brattleboro
extended to the piece a heartier vel
come than it was accorded here. Even
standing room was at premium DURING
the Brattlcboro performance. The same
is true of its reception in Rutland, II
would also be- well to bear in mind that
expense of Sl,0Co per night. If Ben
nington desires that class of entertain.
ment there's only one way to obtain it
and that way is via. the box office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
In tire DAYS News.

Henry Lane Wilson. who Is understood
to be under serious consideration by prrsi-
dent Harding for an important diplomatic
appointment. either to Rome or Constan-
tinople. has had much experience in the
diplomatic service. In 1897 he began
his career as United States minister to
Chile, after having declined the Venezuela
appointment offered to him by President
Harrison some years before lie re-
manned in Chile until 1905. when he was
transferred to Belgium. From the Brus-
sells post, after five years there. he was
promoted to be ambassador to Mexico,
which position he resigned in 1913 1r.
Wilson is a native Of Indiana and re-
ceiycd his collegiate training at Wabash
college. For several years he was engaged
in the practice Of law and banking.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
An Incident of the Governors BOyhood


Here is q human interest" story of
Governor Hardness that probably has
never been published before. 1t came out
when n group of men were visiting the
workshop connected with the former
house of correction at Rutland. There il
n large steam engine i'm the plant. Glanc-
ing at ii, Mr.. Hardness remarked that he
was quite familiar with the type. mas
much rs he had worked in a shop, when
a boy. where one of them was i'm use. He
added that seeing it reminded him of a
rather exciting incident OF the former
time. One day, working mt his machine.
lie noticed that it was gradually speeding
up. He stepped into the boiler roola t.
see about it and found the engineer gone
and the engine running away. a con
dltlOn that results from the governor get
ting stuck mot the chief executive. but
the mechanism that automatically rcgu-
lates the inflow of steam. \ blow-up al
most inevitably follows and events were
fast Fastening along that way i'm this par
tlcular case when young Hardness spotted
the trouble. Without a moments hesta-
ton, he Jumped for the governor. caught
and pulled it down with his hands. At
this instant the engineer, alarmed in some
way, ran in, and seeing the lad swinging
by the governor. thought him responsible
for the engines misconduct and threw a
monkey HvDenehr that he had i'm IiJ' haud
directly at the head of the boy who had
Just saved the engine from exploding. 1t
missed the mark by a few inches. and the
engineer soon discovered his mistake.
Those who heard the story recognized that
quick decision and plentiful courage
prompted course Of action that doubtless
saved Il serious disaster.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
t"pYrs'rI

which way he turns. Governor Miller
Of New York has just signed a bill which
provides that any landlord in New York
state who refuses to rent his property
to people because they have children will
be guilty of a misdemeanor. Similar
legislation is likely to become effective
in any state as a result of recent supreme
court rulings.
With the housing situation so acute,
as it is and will continue to be for some
time. this sort of law is not too drastic.
Children are the most important thing in
the world. and any practice which tends
to crowd them into too close or other
wise undesirable quarters, should be con-
demned.
On the other hand, if the landlord is
to be compelled to admit children to his
apartments. no matter how beautifully
the room may be decorated or the prop
crty improved, he in turn should have
some assurance that his property will be
protected and that he will have recourse
if childish carcIessness turns to wanton
destruction. Without some such safe
guard the ruling in ehildren's favor may
become Il great abuse.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
Today S Events

Fredericksburg. Va, is to celebrate the
250th anniversary of its founding today
Centenary of the birth of William Tay-
Ter. bishop of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Argument of the segregation Of the
Reading properties a. decreed by the Su-
preme court of the United States is to be
heard today in the federal court at Phila-
delphia.
Mrs Jessie Wright Whitcomb of To-
peka. KanS., is to deliver the Founder
day Grafton at the University Of Vermont
today. being the first woman ever chosen
for this honor.
The trial of Josiah Y. Thompson, former
banker Of Uniontown, Pa, under indict-
ment for alleged embe2zlcmeut, is to take
place at the term Of the federal court
opening in Pittsburgh today.
Waterway development, transportation.
foreign trade and other important subjects
are to be considered at the annual con-
vention Of the Mississippi Valley aSsocia-
ton, opening today at New Orleans.
Guy Kyle, former minister of Mt. Yer
non, H., and Lauren Williamson. indicted
i'm connection with the theft of $2l2,00O
from a mail wagon in front of the Mt.
Vernon p0stoffice last January. are to be
placed ON trial at East St Louis today
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

new piece between the cent and the
is the best that could be put out.
\ two-cent piece could do nothing
that cannot be done with two c0ppers.
\ two and one-half cent coin would he
useful in making new combinations in
retail trade as we'll as in paying for
articles. now sold vat ; cents, which
might be reduced to two and half
cents. An article could be sold at half
cent. the buyer offering half a nickel
and receiving two cents in change.
There il. of course, one considerable
objection to the Introduction Of fractions
LOT cent into business. Our merchaGts
and their employees might be puzzled
over the method of recording half cents
on cash registers and adding machines.
But what are efficiency experts for it
not 10 lind the way out of such prob
lem
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

been feeling badly Tor three years and
had two of the best doctors in the city,
but I kept getting worse and only
weighed 125 pounds, Isaw your adver-
tisement and ! took eight boxes of Lydia
T. Pnkham' 5 Vegetable Compound Tab
let's, four bottles Lydia E. Pinkham's
Blood Medicine and your Liver Pills and
noticed an Improvement right away.
Now | weigh 188 pounds and feel fine.
Everybody tells me how well look and
asks me what [ took and I always say,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, the best medicine in the world
Tor any sickness to which girls and
women are subject / viii always have
q good word Tor your medicine and you
may use my name whenever you wish. -
Mrs. JCSCP5 E-LLIEIAN, 722 South
9th Street, Hamilton, Ohio.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
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stand, Gilbert J. Pollica. 297 South Main St
Fort Drummer district.
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East Dummerston, M. E. Brown,
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

There are few grocers who have not
at some time during the past FIVE years
been called robbers and protiteers. Some
may have deserved the term-many did
not, y Chicago grocer has hit upon a
way to convince his customers he is do
ing business on the square. He sells
his groceries at wholesale cost then when
they pay their weekly or monthly bill he
adds II per cent of the total to cover
overhead and profits. His customers
cannot say that he does not put his cards
on the table where all may see
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
Chance to Get "CIose-T ps.
- Waterbury Record. }

Surely before the summer ends, the
new highway commission viii inspect the
Vermont roads which means tour over
the entire state. We would not be sur
priSed in the least to see Governor Hart
ness and ''Stod' Bates occupying the
front seat together and chatting away
like two old pals. Association with one
another brings out many valuable quail
iications and we have known of friend
ships developed in this manner. that We're
lasting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

\ new book, Motor Tours of Vermont,
which has been compiled by the publicity
department of the state, will come from
the press in few days and is the first
book on motor tours to be issued in the
state. In the way of scenery Vermont
has much to advertise but some of the
roads leading through many of the best
bits of it would not stand much "pitiIess
publicity" When our roads will stand
the advertising our scenery can, then
will Vermont be a tourists paradise.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
T0lay'S Birthdays.

Jerome X. jerome famous humorist and
playwright, born in London, 81 years ago
today.
Prof. Graham Taylor, widely known a.,
a SociologiSt, born at Schenectady. n y,
20 years ago today.
Princes Helena. eldest daughter of
King Constantine of Greece. born i'm
Athens, - years ago today.
Norris Brown. former United States
senator from Nebraska, born at MaQuo-
keta. Iowa, - years ago today.
Halle Eminie Rives airs. Post
WheelCrb. author of several weI-kuo%n
novels, born in Christian county, Ky. II
years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
TO RE SUBSCRIBERS.

efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation of
subscribers TO that end. Prompt reports should
on the morning following the omission. in
person, by telephone or postal card, thus en-
Aiding the cause of the error to be promptly
aud accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. 1t is only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de-
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Ruu of paper. so cents
an inch tor first insertion, 80 cents an inch
for each subsequent insertion. Limited space
on first page at double rates.
Space rates application.
Classified advertisements-Fivc cents line
first insertion with 50 per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change OF
cory. Minimum charge % cents. lash With
order.
Reading Notces-Twenty cents per line first
insertion with so per cent discount for each
subsequent insertion without change of copy.
Reading notices published at foot of local
items,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

4 band of women met in New York
last Thursday and organized a new league
with the slogan. Keep Your Own
Name" These women believe in keep
ing their own name even after marriage,
claiming it is a symbol of their identity
and must not be lost. 1t is hard to i'm
aginc Il maid whose name happened to be
Scroggins turning down a chance to
change it to a more euphonious cogno-
men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

on my IeGL anu / vas
never without a
he ad a che. If I
walked up town /
thought I would drop
and many a time /
felt so bad | had to
go to bed and / was
not able to do much
of my housework.
| / would have hem0r-
rhages every two
weeks and dragging
down DainS. | had
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

177S-Trcaty of alliance between France
and the American colonies reached
congress by messenger.
1S21-V'illiam TAYLOR, bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church. born
in Rockbridge county. Va. Died
a Palo Alto Calf, May Is 1907
1S42-Col. John c. Fremont started on
his first. exploring expedition to
the Rocky mountains.
1SG3-Bcsinning Of the battle Ct CLancel-
1S7S-Coinage of 20-cent silver pieces
stopped by act of congress.
1SS5-T UNIVERSAL exhibition opened at
Antwerp by the king Of the Bel
gianS.
1S90-President Harrison signed the act
creating the territory of Oklahoma.
1904-Thc centenary of Elizabeth Pea
body was celebrated in Boston with
a meeting ut which Julia Ward
Howe was the chief speaker
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

The state chemist of Massachusetts
now says it was Polish sausage which
made those Westfeld school children
"dopcy' instead of doses of ether from
their parents. Professor Allyn, West
fields pure food expert. ought to find
analysis of this sausage interesting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
DAYLIGHT sarins Rebellion.
lRntland Hor n.

Tie legislature Of Connecticut uodeG
tool, To declare Hartford In a state Of re
bellicn because. bv common consent, thu
citg went on daylight savings time. az.
spite thp state lax f0rbidding It Perm
ers dominate the legislature Of the Nit.
meg statc az they do In Vermont Arena
they taking this business rather serious,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
Spared for a Time.
Tasting.

\ New Hampshire man has publicly an,
nounced his candidacy for governor of that
state in the 1922 election Fortunately,
Vermont is spared any public announce
ment Of gubernatorial aspirations, for 2
time at least.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

One is never too old to Iearn''-so
thinks Mrs. Amy Winship of Racine,
Wis, who, at the age of 80 is to enter
Wisconsin university as a student.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the use for publication of all new
credited in this paper and also the local new
published herein.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

New York ferries, raising their fare
from one cent to seven cents, explain
that their expenses have increased 300
per cent. That's about the sort of math-
ematics corporation generally uses in
passing costs on to the consumer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
81 the Front.


Some of us NAV differ about the grasp
of Governor Hartncss on matters Of pub
lie business. but no cae can deny his
pre-eminence in his own field of science
and invention. The John Soft prize Is
Il distinguished honos. and the Hartuosss
tutret lathe ard other Hardness inver-
tious admittedly place The governor in
the first rank
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

With legislation to'reduce retail prices
and cheek rent gouging, about all the
hard-presscd profiteer can raise these
days is howl.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

The senate has decided to investigate
the railroads again. What good viii an.
other post-mortem do?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

Wonder if the trout observed Fast
day over in New Hampshire last Thurs
day?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

Where's this speed mania going to
end? Even old Earth has stepped on the
gas and is racing with a comet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02

One. way Of securing the financial fu-
ture Of the country-isSuing check on
immigration.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
And Probably Can II a Square Deal.

Huntington News
Pretty soon the reformcrs viii be con
fscating lot Of pianos because they re
not upright.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
MIST ADMIT .cHmnREN

The mean landlord is ging to find him
self in trouble these days, no matter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
Mrs. WHITMAN
TESTIFIES
Declares Lydia E, Pinkham's Vega
table Compound to Be the Best
Medicine for Girls and Women

Hamilton, Ohio Il had such awful
pains in my back could hardly stand
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-05-02
In a Business Office

clear, sharp eyesight is absolutely essen
tial. Sometimes letters or signatures or
documents have to be deciphercd or trans
lated, demanding the best of eyes. Per
haps your eyes need attention. Let us
examine them. Your lenses may need re
adjustment or changing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09

ious as any one in the game to find
what Commissioner lands termed a
new fundamental law that would COM
pose the differences in organized base
ball. - But they are not willing to 60
back to the conditions governing the
draft prior to 1921. It is declared.
The members Of the new Board Of
Arbitration were elected at che closing
session, and it was announced that
players listed rs RESERVE Jumpers as
distinct from contract Jumpers may
be reinstated on application to the see
retary of the National Association
and paying 5000. This applies to all
players on the voluntary retired list
playing with or against clubs con-
tanning ineligible players. They must
return TO the clubs from which they
deserted.
The Association made no changes in
the salary limits. but in line with the
recommendation of President Michael
II. Sexton. Of Rock Island, H.. in =
creased the fnce to be levied against
clubs violating existing rules.
Louisville won next years conven- :
tion. the vote standing Louisville. 81
Hamilton (OntD. 4; San Francisco, I.
The Board of Arbitration continued
in session last night in an effort to clear
the docket.
With the addition Of Topeka and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09
MINORS WANT TO
|R[TA|NPROTECT|ON
Il . ,n,it+ee From the Smaller
I Leagues to Discuss Matter
With Majors Next Week
AGAINST 1921 CONDITIONS

p,Salo. =. V. Dec. 9.--What the
ujnors have as measure OF protection
'..;rs, The raids of the majors upon
NJ nloycrs they will hold. That was
M freely expressed opinion among the
IS,lesstes at Inc close of the twenty;
srst annual meeting of the National
hsrociation Of Professional Baseball
| Leagues here -, ,n-,,
jrlayer rule" was possible at the minors,
aryention here. because it is part of
mir agreement with the majors that
Fan he changed only Mt major minor
Ircnfab. and the next one opens in New
y"rl next week II the matter was
'lscusscd in yesterday $ executive scs-
tIon. the minors kept their own counsel
,bout it.
Tho only reaction from the advances
!, thc majors and the appeal of Eom-
misioncr X. NJ Lands to organized
ss.eholl TO find way out of the woods
an The draft question, therefore, can be
sounJ in the known attitude of the per
.Onnel cf the COmmittC" of minors
romrd TO go to the New York joint
meeting
Neither President r. j. Hickey. Of
Mo American Association. nor prcsi.
iert W II. Mccarthy, Of the Pacific
|Tonst League, takes kindly 10 the idea
D. 4 letting down the bars again TO the
|maiors. President J. &. Toolc. of the
International, is Of tho same mind, but
Shsrc is said 10 be SOME difference of
Rninion among the mem'b"rs Of that or
Lnni,otion and the Question will be-
iSreshpd ont at the h.roguc'S annual
rcetinr which takes TplaCc before the
maior. minor conference. Secretary
FARRELL. the fourth mcmbcr Of thc
5ommittcc. goes in an q ndvisory capacity
! md Is expressing no OPINION.
This does not mean that tine minors
/ vii go to Now York dead set against
| n amendment to the agreement. which.
N The way. was made for the lifetime
n the Association. They are as anx-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09
Just in Time
For Christmas

Our last shipment OF
london best IN a d c
overcoats-thc Aquas-
cutums and EiderScu-
tums have just passed
the Customs House.
This last shipment is
cut from a new model
called 'Thc Park.
Made OF lighter weight
fabrics. Priced at SIS
"A very low figure for
imported coats OF such
high quality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09

Hutchison the Southwestern League was
moved UP from Glass u to Glass G. The
annual meeting will be held in Tulsa
December IS.
Thomas J. Hallgan. of Flint. was
elected president of the Michigan
Ontario League.
Joe Tinker, a former Chicago Cub
star, goes to the South Atlantic League
as manager Of the Charleston team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09

ClAlED RAlSlN CO., Dept, P4l8-3l, Fresno, Calf.
M'md",SE,p IS.O0U GrOwc,v
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09

scheduled along with four games which
are not league trays.
West Philadrlphia High -""p,"H'
wos scheduled 10 entertain Frankford
Uioh This afternoon. but the large crowd
which attended the Southern game
broke down the Spcedboys' track, so
they will be forced TO play on the Plo,I,
necrs' floor. It is expected that aii
Of the other games the Orange and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09
Xmas Suggestions in Dress Accessories

Fancy Handksrchiefs, SOC to So.
Handkerchiefs, S5c to $50.
Wool Mufhers, 100.
Knitted Six Mufners, So to S12.
Gloves, $500 to $3.50.
Lined Gloves. $500 to $500.
wool Gloves, 81. 90 to $500.
SILK Neckwsar, 800 to ST.. 30.
Knitted Neckwear, S3. 81 80.
Six Shirts. $500 to SI1.OO.
Madras shirts, $50 to $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-09

Blue is scheduled to play at home will
be staged on the West Branch !. NJ
&. A. court. -. ,
Germantown High, Conqucrors or
Northeast. will meet Southern High.