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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
EDITORIALS
Accuracy.


Accuracy is the keynote of efficiency.
Fundamentally, it is the basic factor
upon which rests the opportunity for ae-
comp1ishment, and progress, and the ped
estal of success, whether it be in gram
mar school, high school, college, or in the
world at large The Importance of accu-
racy is self-evident, yet it cannot be
oyerestimated.
In no subject is greater accuracy re-
quired than in mathematics. There Is
no 50 per cent solution of an algebraic
equation or a problem in arithmetic.
The answer must be exact; the calculat-
ing must be accurate. A certain definite
answer is required, and no other will
satisfy the conditions of the example,
or the teacher of the course. Mathemat-
les in all its forms is an exacting and
an extremely delicate subject. No medi-
ocre system of procedure can be en-
ployed to obtain results in this subject.
Absolute accuracy is requisite in mathe-
MATES.
Precisely the same principle applies to
syntaX work in foreign languages. 4
verb form, for example, is either abso-
lutely correct or totally incorrect-right
or wrong. In commercial subjects, in
English, and in history accuracy is an
undisputed and unquestionable neces-
Sity. Accuracy of statement, accuracy
OF form, accuracy of calculation, and
accuracy of thought are all involved in
commercial work of any kind. No bust
ness man ever attainS success who does
not habitually guard against inaccura-
cies of every sort, in every detail Of his
work Concerning the study of history,
ON the other hand, some may be of the
opinion that 2 lesser degree of accuracy
is required in this subject than III com
mercial work or mathematics In some
cases this may be true, but il n pupil
expects 10 receive a good mark in his
tory he must consider the Importance of
accuracy and the deplorable results of
constant inaccuracies.
There is no subject in school and little
work in life which does not require
accuracy. No matter how divergent
the objects of professions may be. eff
cheney and success are unattainable if
accuracy is sacrificed, whether in the
case of an opera singer, an architect, a
pianist, banker, or a baker Accuracy
is Il habit to be cultivated and developed
by everyone who expects TO be success
full Accuracy is a daily need and should
never be sacrificed for rapidity. or am
billions, however fervent they may be.
Anyone in high school who expects 10
receive an \ in any subject must be
accurate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
SPECIAL JURY AT BENNINGTON
Probing Fatal Shooting of Ernest w.
White.

BENNINGTON, Dec. PA special
grand jury of Is members was drawn
yesterday afternoon TO investigate the al
legged shooting by John Fitzgerald of
Ernest w. White, 4 I'D veteran, who
died Sunday morning at Putnam hos
pital as a result of bullet wound in the
abdomen.
The shooting followed prank at the
underwear mill. where both young men
were employed. The ex-service man
rubbed the back of Fitzgerald's neck
with a handful of snow and when the
latter returned to the mill he carried a
44-calibre rifle with which he imme-
diately opened fire upon White.
ADVERTISE IN THE REFORMER
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12

cles taken up in class, voluntary work,
and clippings of interest TO everyone.
90 Voluntary work,-such as bring
ing things into class, observing things of
Mother Nature and reporting the same
in class room.
CD Everyday work,-preparing the
lesson and being able to recite readily
when called upon.
Spanish.
The second program in the Spanish
class, in charge of Raymond Wells, on
Friday proved very interesting. Beatrice
Massey read Pastores de Belen (The
Shepherds of Bethlehem), by Lope de
Vego: Edward Haywood, Epilogo, by
Marales: Arilla Wardner, Canas Y
Barro Breeds and Mud), by Ibaney !;
Astrid Hertzberg and Harold Fits, La
Zorroy Ell Fabo THE Fox and the
Wolff; Thomas CALVIN, Los Cuatro
Hijos (The -Four Sons) Raymond
Wells, La Vida de Madrid (The Life of
Madrid).
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
MASONIC CHARTERS DEC. 20.
Scottish Rite Bodies to Be Presented
Charters at Greenfield.

GREENFIELD, Mass, Dec. 12--
Charters win be delivered for the local
bodies of the Rose Croix and the Princes
of Jerusalem of the Scottish Rite Ma
sons the night of the Doth. The char
ter Will be presented by f. w Hamil-
ton; 33d degree. active deputy for Mas
sachusetts, accompanied by an extensive
suite.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
NORTHFIELD, MASS.
Mount Hermon Items.

Mount Hermon school begins its
Christmas recess Dec. % and re-opens
Jan. /.
Jones will preach at Memorial chapel
in the morning. In the evening there
viii be a service Of Christmas music.
On Monday evening the junior Sunday
school will have its Christmas exercises
and party at the chapel
The fall term ends at 40 Friday
afternoon
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
Misery. Murder! Death! All for Lacl
of Trees


The biology classes have been study
ing forest conservation and the speech
OF DIR. Tehyi Shieh brought about. indi-
rectly, the study of deforestation in
China. Poor China, How she has suf-
fered because of ignorance Thousands
upon thousands of her people have been
drowned or starved through this ignO-
rance. In China everything that can be
used for fuel is bounced upon. even
blades of grass. In the course Of this
mad hunt for fuel the trees of China
have been almost entirely cut down.
When the heavy rains fall great tor
rents rush down the mountain sides :
there. are no tree roots; there is no
grass; there is no moist earth to stakc
up the water.
These huge torrents shovel away great
masses Of earth and bear them down the
mountains. This sediment builds up the
riyerbeds until they are high above the
ordinary level Of the land. bikes have
To be built TO keep the raging waters
back. But many times the rivers refuse
to be restrained they break the dikes
Thousands of natives drown. Other
thousands are left homeless and are
forced to flee to the cities there TO take
up the hardest kind of work. such as
ricksha trotters or sedan bearers The
life of the former is so strenuous that
they invariably have heart disease and
seldom last more than four years. There
fore we say, Poor China I" We cannot
overestimate the Importance of forest
conservation. America has a problem in
the lower Mississippi which cannot be
ignored. But we are no longer igno-
rant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12

In Miss Bagg's biology classes the
pupils have an opportunity TO obtain
extra credit in the following work:
% Notebook work,-covering arti-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
3. II. s. SPOTLIGHT

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
John Russell
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Archie Adams
Ada Felch
Frederick knight
Holland Smith
Kenneth Wheeler
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
Les 0berIe.

French "a has been reading and
translating Les Oberle, by Rene Balm,
a well-known French author who has
written several books about Alsace and
Lorraine at the time when these PROV
inees were conquered by the Germans.
This story, Les Oberle. is about the
members of a family named Oberle, who
resided in Alsace. The opinions of the
family in regard to the ruling of the
province were very much divided and
were the cause of many arguments.
Finally things were brought 10 a climax
when Jean, the son. announced his inten-
ton of proposing TO 0dile Bastion, the
daughter of the mayor of Alshiem, the
village in which both families live, and
Lusien, the daughter. limited at her en-
gagement TO Wilhelm Won Farno, a
young German officer. Jean is COM
PEELED to join the army. but later be-
comes n deserter in order to flee TO the
beloved France. He is. found. after be-
ing wounded, and there the story ends.
leaving 10 the reader to imagine whether
he dies or escapes
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
DIR. Hsieh Very Entertaining.

The school was particularly fortunate
last Wednesday morning in having the
opportunity of hearing DIR. Tehyi Hsieh,
head of the Chinese Importers associa-
ton in Boston, who spoke Tuesday eve
ming in the Centre Congregational
church. Dr. Hsieh spoke very interest
ingly and forcefully concerning the fu-
ture of his native land, China. The
speaker won the hearty applause of the
entire student body by introducing many
jokes which seemed to explain the diff
Guilty the Chinese have in mastering the
English tongue. DIR. Hsieh was educated
in England and is very well versed in
English.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-12
LOCAL NEWS
Assembly.

Assembly.
Following a vocal selection, God
Touched the Rose, by Olga Clark, Helen
Dalrymple made some important an
nouncements concerning the class rings
and pins. The prices are as follows !;
Rings, 10k. gold S5.06; silver, 1922 !;
pins, 10k. gold, $1.66 AK. gold, $1.97.
The orders for the pins are being taken
this week. Al orders must be accom-
panied by the money. A new ruling
has been made in regard to wearers of
rings and pins. Only those having
passed the freshman and the first half
of the sophomore years are eligible to
wear Il class ring or pin.
Then Truxtan Britain, baseball man
ager, received a report from the differ
ent home rooms as to their preparations
for the inter-room and inter-class bas-
ketball.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

and finally took out a small note
book.
"Tll have to mark these things
! down." he said, so I won't forget"
Then he looked at his list again.
Il declare" he exclaimed, Tn
going TO be as busy this spring as
cat at a dog show. II seems as II
everybody wants something. Well,
IL old Comet-Legs, my enemy, lets
me alone, and you two Riddles help,
perhaps I can manage.
The people of Whispering Forest
want the earth-no, mean the
moon. Scamper Squirrel wants one
kind, Corny Coon wants another,
Ben Bunny another, and Chirk Chip
mung another.
big moon. little moon, sharp
moon. round moon. half moon, quar-
ter moon. misty moon. clear moon,
dull moon, bright moon. red moon,
blue moon, fat moon, thin moon,
full moon, no moon! Hum, hol"
Don't worry" the Twins laugh
ed. "We'n help"
ITO Be Continued)
Copyright, 1922. NEA Service)
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

Mr.. Peerabout. the Man-in-the-
Moon. was taking Nancy and Nick
over the moon showing them the
sights.
Say" he said suddenly, do you
know completely forgot about the
list you brought with you from the
earth. II you're going TO try TO
please folks we'd better begin.
Lets seei Here's a letter from
Tommy Brown. He wants a pony
and thinks perhaps my fairies can
help him out. Well, maybe they
can.
"I'll speak to Wink about IL. He's
my chief dream-mixer. I'll tell him
to mix up dreams for Tommy and
his daddy and the man who sells
ponies. Between them they ought
to fix II up some way.
And here's a letter from Susie
Smith," went on Mr.. Peerabout
She says she's heard so much
about my noon-fairies that she'd
like to see 'em some night. HIM
Let me seel II might be arranged"
Mr.. Peerabout stroked his long
beard, then scratched his bald head,
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
OUR FIRST YEAR
Old Man Woos Flapper
By a Bride.

At the Main street station
found George Bradshaw patrolline
the causeway for auto traffic. A
red-cap. nearby. guarded two splen-
did pieces OF baggage.
Certainly a man with his tastes
would appreciate a millionaire
fcther-in-law.
At first 1 thought 1 would go
right up TO George and tell him
frankly I was there because Mr.
Tearle had asked me to keep him
and Bonny apart.
And when Bonny arrived ia let
her storm. II she wanted to. And
George could range. But IL It was
in any persons power 10 dissuade
that happer l ought TO make the
effort.
And II l couldn't. I'd wire Mr..
Tearle to meet them when they
stepped from the train in New York
Either way, Bonny would be saved
So there was no particular sense in
talking to G. B. before the child.
/ was a dull. commonplace. little
figure in the big crowd, rather un-
comfortable. too, without my break
fast, impatient to have II over.
George Bradshaw grew conspicu-
ously restless as the minute for the
departure of the train approached
and Bonny did not arrive.
"And well may he worry said I
to Me. IT suppose G.. b. could coax
a dozen beauties, of all ages, to run
of with him, but not another one
with the million he wants"
The last belated traveller jumped
from the running board of a taxi
and rushed through the gates which
clicked sharply behind him.
The crowd thinned. but G. B. was
too preoccupied to notice me. Any
one could see that he was nightly
disappointed and nervous. Not until
the train had pulled out did he hail
a taxi and drive away.
When he was out Of sight I hur-
ried to a telephone booth and called
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

up the Tearle number.
"Nademoiselle is asleep, Mrs
Madison!" a maid replied to my
question.
Are you sure, Ginette? This ia
important. viii you please go to
Miss Tearle's room. open the door
softly. and be quite sure whether
or not she is there?"
In FIVE minutes Ginette was back
with the information that made
moiselle was sleeping soundly.
] laughed as l hung up the re-
ceiver. Doubtless at that every mo-
ment her dapper sultor OF 80 was
raging in his hotel.
$50 much for a romance with in
irresponsible. But good for Bonny!
She must have a saving remnant of
her fathers common sense"
But what had made her change
her mind? Why had she played
this unparalleled joke?
ITO Be Continued.)
Copyright, 1922, N. z. A. Service
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

teresting part of a house nowadays
is the cellari"
She winked and wood before a
little iron door This must be
what you expected. The vault
only this is built out under the
sidewalk. Now gloat!"
She swung the door open. It was
dark and dank inside and cobwebby.
The light from the cellar did not
shed any ray into the vault. Ruth
held the door, smiling gently took
Dicks arm and guided him in, then
Garrick.
Strike a match--if you want to
see some good stuff"
Dick struck a light.
But as he did so a rush OF air ex-
tinguished il and back of them
changed the iron door. There was
a grinding OF a bolt.
"Confound it," growled Garrick
at letting himself be trapped.
A gong began ringing, stridently.
1t seemed as If the very floor on
which they were was moving. There
was a metallic noise overhead. Gar
AANh Abohtu up II httIueu as II the
earth was opening above them and
a glaring light pouring in.
He ran his hand up alongside and
over his head. There was a heavy
iron bow U-shaped but inverted
They were rising. The top OF the
U seemed to be parting iron doors
on either side.
Hank it," growled Garrick. '"The
ash lift"
Up the little elevator rose. the
bell still ringing to warn passersby
on the sidewalk, up to the street
level, then stopped
Back of them was the iron grill
Of the Inner Circle. Dick looked at
The fence, then at Guy and laughed |
ioolishly. They stepped off the lift.
Slowly the platform began to sink
and as II did the pair of folding
ron doors closed down again over
he U.
Just as they changed shut there
'ame a voice merrily from the
iepths
You can't slide down my cellar
ioori"
Continued in Our Next Issue)
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
YOUR LAST NAME
Copyright, The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
BY MARY MARSHALL DUFFEE

country was one Thomas who in the
year 1882. at the age OF 80 with his
wife. aged "a sailed in the "Abigail"
to this country. They settled in
Boston. Mass. perhaps not dream
ing that their own name, as we'll as
that of the newly-established town
was named for the patron saint OF
seafaring men. A street in Boston
for many years bore tho name of
Buttolph's street in honor of this
man. but later II was known as
Irving Place. Thomas had the fol-
lowing children: Thomas. John.
Abigail, Samuel. Samuel, Samuel and
Mehitable. 1t should perhaps be sx-
planned that the first two of these
three Samuels died IN infancy.
Copyright, 1922. by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
is 1T BUTTOLPH?

This name is sometimes spelled
Buttles and sometimes Buttolph
without a doubt II is derived from
the name of the Saint Butolph OF
Buttolph, who was the patron OF
sea-faring men much revered in old
England. The name Itself may
have meant boat help" He-the
saint-dled in $50. With his brother
Adolph he was educated in Germany,
though apparently he was of Eng
lish birth. He returned TO England
and established a monastery near a
cathedral, which bore the name of
St. Bottolph. From this monastery
and this cathedral Boston, in old
England, took it's name. Boston
merely signifying Botolph's town,
which was easily contracted to Bots
town or Boston.
It is an interesting fact that the
feast of st. Botolph in the church
calendar is commemQrated on the
18th Of June, the day when the
battle OF Bunker Hill is comment
grated in Boston, Mass, which was
indirectly named for st. Botolph.
The founder OF the family in this
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
CLOSING DAYS AT
FRIENDS SCHOOL

Closing exercises OF the first and
second primary grades OF Friends
School were held this morning in
the school gymnasium. The exer-
cises were well attended by the chill
dren's parents and friends A feature
Of the program was the operetta,
Picnic Day in the Woods" in which
all the children of the grades had a
part.
At 1890 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing the closing exercises of the third
and fourth primary grades will be
held. The operette, "A Day in
Flowerdom" will be presented In
two scenes. About so children will
take part.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
JUST A MOMENT
DAILY STRENGTH AND
CHEER.
Compiled by John g. Quinius,
(The Sunshine Man,

We come to Thee, o Righteous
Father, with Joy and gladness in our
hearts. Thy works proclaim Thy
goodness. Thou art the brightness
of the morning. The birds sing Thy
praises; the flowers reflect Thy
glory; the grasses OF the field, swept
by the zephyrs of the dawn, bend in
adoring reverence before Thee. The
clouds are Thy chariot; the thunders
Thy voice. We thank Thee for Thy
loving care over us and we believe
Thy goodness will follow US to the
end. Forgive our sins. Help us TO
help others, and keep us faithful
unto death. We ask these blessings
in the name of Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.-John p. Adams.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

a Sunday school session, and on that
occasion she failed simply because
she found the church door locked
on account OF an epidemic. She
holds both a gold bar and star for
different periods OF attendance.
Miss Campbell, whose home is at
Walton, n. Y Is a Junior in the
Syracuse University College of bust
ness administration.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
PUPILS IN RECITAL.

A delightful recital was given in
St. PauTs NJ. e. Church last evening,
by the pupils Of Miss Sarah Hudson
White. The program was pleasing
in every detail and reflected much
credit on Miss White. For the past
six years Miss White has been organ
list at st. Paurs Church. Previously
she was organist at Brandywine NJ
f. Church.
In addition to the many delightful
plano numbers the organ pupils Of
Miss White gave selections. An
other feature of the program was a
musical recitation by Il group of the
pupils. A silver offering was taken
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
SPECIAL SESSION,
HARDING WARNING

WASHINGTON, June IS Omitted
Press)-President Harding today
informed Republican leaders in fiat
terms that he will call an extra ses-
sion of Congress IL summer adjourn
ment is taken without enactmen. Of
the ship subsidy bill.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

ANtA &C VI tnOI-
oughness that a
teacher in the
secular schools
studies for edu-
cational work.
She holds the
State S u n d a y
school teachers
certificate a n d
able theologians
say there are
very few stu
dents as familiar
with Bible lore
as she.
In IL years
there has been
only one week
during W hi C h
Miss Campbell
has NOT aftopdod
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
TAFFErA RIousE.

A white taffeta blouse, Joined to
a much draped and pulled black taft
feta skirt, makes a Frenchy little
outfit that delights the brunei who
wears her hair very plain and dan
giles long pendants from her ears.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
NLALINE TtRBANs.

For evening, women are wearing
very smart little turban effects OF
maline. They keep the hair in per-
feet shape, but do not have weight
enough to dlsarrange It In any way.
The transparent effect Is charming.
Evening journal., 1922-06-13
Unusual Stories
ABOUT UNUSUAL PEOPLE
BY NEA Service.

BY NEA Service.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.,-Miss Agnes
r. Campbell has specialized as a
Sunday school teacher with the same
Evening journal., 1922-06-13

during the evening and the proceeds
will be given TO the st. Pauls Junior
Church.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
COLLEGE LITERARY
 SOCIETIES MEET

Tho two literary soctIes ef His- mingham- Southern colleSe met yas- terday afternoon and zach carried ott a delightful program Perry p Seriv- per delieNered short address be- fore the Clarios on tne -..ife ot Abr3 ham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln ts the greatest man that America hns produced. although Woodrow Wiis,n runs him close second. was the way Mr Scrivner closed his tal6. Miss Cleo Wiley also delivered an in- teresting reading
 Prof, Edward Goodrich head of the department of history at Eirmiug- ham Southern, spoke te the Belle Lettres society on "The Meaning of Inc Peace Conferences. The college quartet composed of Edwin Braps- comb, r R. Walker, Joe Whiteside and Robert Henry was another fcS- ture of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
MEAT INJURIOUS
 ID THE KIDNEYS
Take a tablespoonful of Salts if Back Hurts or Bladder
 bothers.

We are a nation of meat caters and our blood is filled with uric acid, says well-known authority. who warns us to be constantly on guard against kidney trouble.
 The kidneys do their utmost to free the blood of this irritating acid. but become weak from the overwork; they get sluggish: the eliminatve tissues clog and thus the waste IS retained in the blood to poison the entire system.
 When your kidneys ache and feel like Jumps of lead, and you have stinging pains in the back or urine is cloudy full of sediment, or the bladder is irritated, obliging you to seek relief during the night; when you have severe headaches. nervous and dizzy spells, sleeplessness, acid stomach or rheumatism in bad weather, get from your pharmacist about four ounces of lad Salts; take a tablespoonful in q glass of water before breakfast each morning ana in few days your kidneys will act fine This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lthia, and has been used for generations to flush and stimulate elogged kidneys, to neutralize the acids in urine so it is no longer a source of irritation, thus ending urinary and bladder dis orders.
 lad Salts is inexpensive and can not injure; makes q delightful ef- feryescent Whitewater drink. and nobody can make a mistake by talk ing little occasionally to keep tre Kidneys clean and active-AdE