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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
wHIsKt,Y AS MEDICINE.

Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel
of the Anti-Saloon league, calls atten-
ton to what he designates as ''the re-
markable decrease in the number of ply
Sicians who prescribe whskey." 1t ,ap-
pears from his figures that there are
152. 627 physicians in the United States,
and only 33.379 of them hold medical
whiskey permits. This means that only
- per cent of the doctors have cared
enough about the matter to obtain legal
authority to prescribe whiskey for me-
dicinal purposes. Many of these, Mr.
Wheeler says. rarely prescribe the whis-
key except when the patient insists on
it.
There is no doubt as to the decreasing
esteem in which alcohol is held by the
medical profession. For most of the cur
ative or stimulative purposes for which
it used to be generally administered it is
now recognized by most physicians that
there are better substitutes. The ma
tional association of druggists a couple
of years ago invited public attention to
this fact when they decided to omit whis-
key from their pharmocopeia. Even
pure alcohol as an antiseptic is found to
have cheaper and more effective substi-
tutes.
Doubtless many doctors have refrained
from taking out a whiskey license in or
der to have a good excuse for denying
whiskey prescriptions to patients. But
| this fact in itself shows the waning
popularity of booze as medicine. among
men who have kept abreast of advancing
knowledge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

The new state budget committee has is
sued a statement showing that a 40
cent direct state tax, the same as at pres
INT. will be necessary for the next two
years if all requested appropriations are
granted. 1t is obvious. therefore, that
very few of the proposed appropriation
bills can be passed by the legislature. I'm
less reduction in the state tax can be
brought about. representatives and SEN
ators will have extreme difficulty in cx-
planning to their constituents what they
were thinking about while at Montpelier.
Governor Hartness's suggestion of n
20-cent tax for the coming year and a
40-cent tax the year following should be
the limit of consideration. In fact, that
is too much. Certainly, the law makers
cannot possibly afford to give serious
consideration to such a proposition as
that asking for $4,000 for the erection
of new barns at the state fair grounds
And it is doubtful whether further funds
should be devoted to the increase of state
officers salaries.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Our State Prison.
{ Bennington Banncr.

Mrs. Olzcndam'S arraignment of the
state prison at Windsor l., in part lust
flied but it is also misleading. n if the
printed reports are correct The Yer
mont state prison at Windsor under SIN
managed penal institution in the coun-
where treatment is more humane or
where better opportunity is given to
the unfortunate inmates to school them
selves in preparation for their hour of
release. 1t is, however, always n mistake
to house male and female prisoners i'm
the same institution. There is too great
degree of depravity among individuals
of each group to make their proximity
desirable for those less hardened i'm the
ways of evil. The closing of the house
of correction Mt Woodstock and the
transfer of the prisoners there to Wind
Sor was wise step 50 far as the male
prisoners were concerned but it did not
prove 80 desirable in the case of the w0-
men. The two sexes should be segre-
gated and if the plan under way at
Windsor is not adequate the steps al
ready instituted should not stand in the
way of a complete separation. Even at
so fine and we'll managed an institution
as the Industrial school at Nergcnues. Cx-
perience has shown that the complete sep
aration of the boys and girls brings
better result, and also that the younger
and older children ought not to be too
much in contact. \ tendency to evil in
a few is as dangerous to character as
exposure to an infectious disease is to
health.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
T0day'S Anniversaries.

112J-James Otis. famous orator and
statesman in the days Immediately
preceding the American Revolu-
ton. born at West BarnStable.
Mass. Died at Andover. Mass.
May 23. 1888.
1SlO-Ole Bull, one of the most famous
of vi0linistS. born at Bergen. Nor
way. Died there. Aug. II. 1856.
lS5i-Ihe hot-blaSt first successfully
used in iron-making.
IS6I-tlre at Bicnheim Palace destroyed
the picture gallery and many IA
nous paintings.
ISil-SlXty persons killed and many in
Jurcd in an explosion of Il gun
powder shipment in railway col
liSion in France
EloO-The Hay-Paunccfote treaty was
signed at Washington.
I3oI-Ihe German emperor and crown
prince departed from London after
attending the funeral Of Queen Vic
toria.
l3ll-The Missouri state capitol at JEFF
terson City was destroyed by fire.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Today Events

National holiday in Mexico in honor of
the anniversary of the constitution.
\ year ago today the entire North
Atlantic seaboard was tied up by the
worst storm of the winter
Twenty-Five years ago today a great
public protest followed the announcement
of an increase of 81 cents ton in the
price of coal.
y national conference of the Young
Women's Christian association will as
semble in New York city today, to CON
tinue for five days.
Members of the Dominion Executive of
the Great War Veterans association are
to gather at Ottawa today to consider
several important questions affecting the
welfare of ex-service men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
The Reformer is on sale every evening by

The Reformer is on sale every evening By
the following news dealers:
Brattleboro, Brattleboro News Co, C.. W
CIeaveland, 6. L. Purinton (Esteyville)
Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens Depot News
(Fort Drummer district.
West Brattleboro, ]. L Stockwen.
East Dummerston, NJ. z. Brown.
Putney, NJ. G. Williams.
Newfane, N NJ Batchelder.
West Townshend, c. ii. circuit
South Londonerry, F. II. Tyler.
South Vernon, E. B. Buffum.
Northneld, Mass, Thompson Bros.
West Chesterfield, n. r., Mra. w. Strsetsr.
HinsdaIe, n. H, w. II. Lyman
Greenfield, Mass, Greenfield News Co.
Greenfield, Mass c. A. Hays
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Little Benny's
Note Book
The Park Ave. News.
By LEE PAPE,

Spoarts. \ boxing exhibition for fun
started to take place in Reddv AIerfys
back back yard between Reddy Merry and
SKINNY, Martin last Satidday, but rite
after the ferst part of the ferst round
SKINNY Martin stopped and wouldent start
agen on account of saving he was more i'm
fun than wat Reddy Merry was. Among
those present tying to get the exhibition
started agen was Benny Potts. Artie Al
lNander. Leroy Shooster and Ed Wernick.
Bilding Notes. Sid Hunt is bilding a
new dog house for his fox terrier Teddy.
but It would proberly be more oarna,
mental than useful. on account of every
time Sid tries to make Teddy sleep in a
dog house he barks all mite Hsted cf
sleeps, probe1ly considering if regule
house IS good enuff for other peeple its
good ennff for him.
Sisslety. Miss Loretter Mincer is
lerhing to sing by taking singing lessins
oSny Judging by the sounds she hasent
termed mulch So far
Poem by skinny Martin.
UniXpected Plezzures
| like brekfst,
1 like luntch
And like suppir too.
But the meel that | injoy the best
Is the meel between eny other ,.
Pencils sharpened vile you wait 3 for
a cent. Points garanteed Or new Dandy
Point pencil sharpener rented ont by tn
day week or munth Eny child can werk
1t without danger. See Lew Davis
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
In the DAVIS News.

Senator William $. Kenyon of Iowa.
who proposes speeding up on authorized
public works to aid the unemployment
situation, has numerous important pieces
of legislation to his credit but the meas
ure by which he will doubtless be longest
remembered was the bill providing for
interstate regulation of the liquor traffic.
Senator Kenyon for some years. first as
a lawyer practicing in Iowa and entering
into its political life. and later as a sena-
tor appointed first to take the place in
the senate once filled by Mr.. Dolliver and
tier elected by the people. has been a pro-
greSSive citizen. attacking m0nOpolies.
standing for tariff revision. and demand
ing honesty in national finance He is of
Scotch stock. Il native of Ohio. and got
his education at Grinnell college and the
University of Iowa Law School
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
The Novel-Writer,

What am |. novel writer. trying to
do2 ! am trying. with such limited
means as ! have al my disposal. to
make little pocket-theaters out Of
words ! am trying to be architect.
scene painter, upholsterer. dramatist
and stage ranager, all al once. Is II
any wonder If we nove,ists do not
succeed as well as we could wish
when we try 70 he masters of so many
trades ?-F Marion Crawford
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.

The action of the state senate on the
proposals to- amend the constitution of
Vermont shows the conservatism of Yer
monitors in changing the basic law of the
state. OF the nine proposals offered by
the special commission to propose amend
ments not more than five will be sent
to the house for consideration, possibly
only four. None of the proposals by the
minority of that commission or offered by
the different senators stand any show of
Il twO-thirds vote in the senate. The four
proposals that have been accepted are
one changing the definition of a freeman
to correspond with the federal constitu-
ton. one giving the legislature the power
to fill vacancies in the house of repre-
sentatives, one giving a person charged
with crime the right to waive a trial by
jury and one empowering the legislature
to provide by law for the recording of
deeds and conveyances of land. The
proposal that has not been reported by
the judiciary committee and may be
given favorable consideration is the one
giving the governor power to vote items
III appropriation bills.
Every proposition intended to increase
the efficiency or decrease the expense of
government has been turned down. 1t
must be admitted, however, that there
has been no popular or general demand
for such amendments. This lack of de-
mand indicates general satisfaction with
the constitution as it has existed for the
past 50 years and amounts to popular
approval of the course of the senate in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
TOdaN'S Birthdays

sir Horace Rumbold. British commits
Sioncr at Constantinoplc. born - years
ago today.
Bryant Il. Brooks. former governor of
w w wyoming. born. at Bernardston. Mass.
80 years ago today.
Maxine Elliott. celebrated actress Of
the American stage. born at Rockland.
Me. IS years ago today
Rt. Rev. Edmond Heelan. Catholic
bishop of Sioux City. born near LINER
lex, Ireland. 53 years ago today.
Mahlon Pitney, associate Justice of the
supreme court of the United States. born
at Morr.stown, y. J., G3 years ago today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Mathematicklers.

Bill-Twice ten is equal to twice
eleven.
Bob-Where do you get that stuff?
Bill-Well twice ten Is twenty, and
twice eleven is twenty-five
Bob-Twice eleven is twenty-four!
Bill-Say!
Bob-Yes, and 1 can prove 1t.
Bill-PrOve it.
Bob-If l can't prove it, will you
give me your piece of pie?
Bill-Yes.
Bob-Well, I can't prove 1T. Come
across with that pie.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
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 50 per cent discount for
each subseouent insertion without change OF
cow. Minimum charge 20 cents. Cash with
order.
Reading Notices-Twenty cents per line FIRST
insertion with so 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, 1921-02-05
"Ghost" Was Harmless.

A ghost had so frightened the WON
en- of Selby, Yorks, England, that
many husbands had to stay at home
when darkness fell. Several women
stated that they had seen a figure in
white darting about near some trees
in the district. Later an athlete stated
that he was in the habit of training
between Z and 0 p. M, and that his
running across fields at night, doubt.
less, originated the ghost stories that
had created all the stir.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Credit Where Credit Is Due.

| would like to correct a mistake in an
issue of this paper stating that Horace
johnson had on exhibit potato weigh
ing eight pounds and ten ounces. This
much IS true. but as to Mr.. Johnson's set
ting out the slips and digging the pota-
toes, that Is a mistake. His wife set out
the slips and his sister, law. Mrs. Emma
Huitt, dug the potatoes. SO why shouldn't
the ladies have the credit of raising the
large potatoes Warren Eagle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

(SpringfeId Reporter.

INprlngfeId KepOrterl
The State fair commission has voted
not to allow any games of chance ut the
annual exhibition in White River June
ton next fall in order to eliminate gam
bling, if possible, from the show. 1t
looks like a dull prospect with nothing
to do but guess on the "hcft'' of the
prize pig and the circumference of the
biggest pumpkin; but cheer up, they
can't have a fair without Il horse race.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
To THE SUBSCRIBERS.

1t IL the aim of the management 10 secure
efficient service in the delivery of the paper
each night, and it solicits the cooperation q
he given of each failure to receive the paper
on the morning following the omission, IN
person, by telephone or postal card, thus sn
and accurately discovered and the proper rem
edy Immediately applied. It 10 only by this
method that the publisher can secure the de
sired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Dental Notes.

Mrs. Elmer Mills went to Bradford on
day last week and had SIX teeth extracted
-Topsham
1t was Mrs Clint Blacker who has the
store teeth instead of Clint, as was IN
our items last week.-South Browns
Greek
harold Rowlee and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wilson went to Springfield Thursday
when Mr.. Wilson had his teeth out
Reading
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

busy with IT or VIC shall have still an
other holiday glvtal to us.
That Wicked ise..-lt Sci.ool
Older folks are always saying
That the young folks nowadays
Are eternally displaying
Wicked and immodest ways.
Consequently, when they're yapping
With old friends they knew of yore,
| pretend that | am mapping.
So they'll hang themselves the more
First they tell of old time frolies,
And repeat tie things they said;
Then they brag OF cider COLES,
Till I'd Ike to hang my head;
But the thing that's really shocking
Makes one feel 4 perfect fool
Is when they get busy talking
OF that wicked district school.
+. r. i. in Springfield Union
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
The Reason He Stayed Behind.

Emmett Outright says it was because OF
the size of his feet he was unable to ac
company his wife and daughter Naomi
when they were thrown thru the tor
car turned over but Mr.. Curtright's feet
became entangled in the clutch and break
pedals which made him seem neglectful OF
the rest of his family Monitor Index.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
This Must BE "NormaIcy.n

We know a few people who observe,
meatlcss and wheatlcss days a short tim,
ago are now eating beefsteak and biscuit
, times a day and more if they feel Xix
Rhinestone item
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Windham county trout fishermen Ger.
tainly will not favor any compromise
that provides for opening the season later
than at present. Those who remember
the disastrous effect of the May Is open
ing of a number of years ago do not
wish to see any repetition of that slaugh-
ter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
You Can't Run a Newspaper with Z
OUija Board

] here seems to be no news this week.
Perhaps people may think us a mind
reader, but we are not. Ii you know of
a bit of news let us have it-that's what
You want and what the Sitter is printed
for.-LOndonderry Sitter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Mary Garden, it is said, will receive
the decoration of the Legion of Honor.
The pictured costumes of Miss Garden
leads one to wonder where it will be
pinned.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
CLIPPINGS
With Now a Comment and Then
Only a Caption

Why don't the California grape grow
ers erect a monument to Carrie Nation2-
Boston Globe
Carve Ratchet on it and call it ma
tiou"-al emblem.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Wandering Bees Store no Honey.

The writer is in recent receipt of let
ter from an old friend, Mrs. Ida Grayson.
requesting us to give warning through the
Democrat to our restless people to stay
moved forty-two times during the past
twenty-six years and has failed to find
any honey pond yet.-Van Buren, County
Democrat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Plums for the 'Plummers. :"

The prevailing cold snaps has caused
much annoyance to our water supply OF
late, but causes the plummer no worry
Londonderry Sitter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

which fOrbids the manufacture and sale
of cigarettes in that state and prohibits
smoking cigars, cigarettes or pipes in
public places.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Guy Moore shot Troy Price last Sunday.
the bullet hitting him in the ear, but he
is not hurt much. Troy said he guesses
the Lord helped him-Harrison Times
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

The plan of the Brattleboro selectmer
to submit information concerning West
river and the suspension bridges for ac
ton at the coming town meeting is a
cOmmendable one and along the line sug,
gested in The Reformer several weeks
ago. Both structures will need atten
ton before long and it is just as well
that the matter be given thought before
any emergency arises.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
They Had Plans OF Their Own.
(Rutland Herald.

1t doesn't make those ex-state officials
who failed of reappointmcnt a bit happier
to know that it is all part of the greater
Vermont plan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
A sunflower Definition

Really. pessimiSt is only person
who expects to get the worst Of it a
little sooner than the rest OF US
Topeka Capital.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Wonder if the dean of New York uni
versity, who proposed that everybody
burn their Liberty bonds. has set the
example by beginning with his own?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

What Mrs. Harding's wardrobe is to
be. seems to be mostly matter of guess
work and no real information as to her
selections has been given out except
that she does not favor short skirts or
extremely decOllete gowns. Her recipe
for making chicken-pie was published
recently, but what is that to the femi-
ninity of the country who are awaiting
the details of the Inauguration toggery
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
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, 1921-02-05

Pear-shaped diamonds are said to be in
demand in Paris. A plentiful supply
of the black variety of almost any shape
will do for most of us in this country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

In a bTainstorm last week in a certain
part OF Peabody three transmission lines
from the cerebrum to the base of the
tongue went down and considerable loose
talk followed Gazette.
What do you make of this. Ezra?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
The EelhS Fed

Mr.. and Mrs. George Fedd, Arthur and
Annie Fedd and Miss Emma Fedd took
dinner at Mr.. and Mrs. 4. c. Fedd's las
Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
One Year Ago To-day.

y Negro in Jail at Lexington. Ky. was
saved from lynching by posse headed by
Governor Morrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
When They All Looked Pleasant.

John Wallace's folks had family group
photo taken while Leslie was home. Mrs.
Wallace's folks also has theirs taken
lOnia news.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
He May Talk i'm His SIeep

Every girl imagines that after she mar
ries her husband viii tell her all that goes
on at his lodge.-Cincinnati Enquirer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
Getting a Rich Haul.

Burglars cracked" the Baptist churc'
here last night and got Sl.l0.-Spartaus
burg item.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
CIoseups Are AwfulIy Trying.

There's a lot of discussion about why
women shut their eyes when they're
kissed. One look at the average masculine
map furnishes reasons.-Haverhill Ca
Zette.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Pete Hopkins may be short on orthog,
raphy but he seems to be a KNOWN
cuSs."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Jed Howard said he saw George Prouse
in Stotts tity the other day and he
hadn't changed a particle except he
could walk straight Horizon Center
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Is this the beginning of the end? A
bill has passed the legislature of Utah
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

The Montpelier Argus refers to Grand
hong day If they mean Grandhug day,
they'd better not let the legislators get
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

Gen. Charles &. Dawes seems to have
qualified for the country's best ''cusscr.' -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

limiting the proposals of changes to the
small number to be sent to the house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05

busy with it or VIC shall have still an
other holiday glveal to us
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-05
OUT OF THE FLOOD {
BY ADELAIDE r. KEMP.

Sc0p929c0o c0o0o9o 00Qooooo
COCOCOCOCOOOO 0COG0COCOGOOO
The Ordway new era., 1921-03-18
RIGGS TO PUT IN
CLOVER PASTURE

Cultivated pasture is to receive a
good big tryout this season by sew
eral of the ranchers who are interest
ed in dairying. Ralph Riggs is go
ing to put in twenty acres of sweet
clover pasture on the S. Harrison
" White ranch east of town, and several
others have stated they are to put in
some sort of pasture.
Mr. Riggs is very much interested
in dairEing and did not even abandon,
the idea or change his mind about it
during the era when hay and grain
were high in price. He is milking a
number of cows and will increase his
herd from time to time, and plans 10
build up fine strain of dairy cows.