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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
NEWsBOYs' CHARITY.

They a'ChIp In, TO Aid the Mother OF
Benny, Who Was Killed by n Car.
Wet to the skin, a group of boys
trOoped into The Herald Office. They
didn't mind the drenching rain, for they
are used to It; moreover, their mission.
was one which no storm might hinder.
They were the newsboys of Herald
square. the friends of little Benny Lee
vine, whose life was cut short by. q
Broadway car as he ran to a customer
who wanted a paper. They knew OF the
woe of Benny's mother; they were
aware that she could Ill afford to bear
the expenses of his funeral. With a
generous impulse they had decided to
give Of their little that she might be
enabled TO keep her home, a difficult
task now that she has been deprived of
her mainstay. Hard as is their life, ac-
customed more to hard knocks than to
caresses, their sturdy young hearts
throbbed with kindness. Their under
taking was an object lesson to their
elders.
Hardly had kindly hands lifted the
wounded boy into the ambulance be-
fore his shocked companions, having
heard him gasp the one word, mann
ma" determined they must do some
thing for Mrs. Levine. When they
learned that he had died in Roosevelt
hospital. they knew it was the time "to
do a good turn" and soon they had
picked out six Of their number as EEL
lers to collect" They took a cigar box.
nailed down the lid, in which a slit had
been cut, and this was passed around.
each one of the many dropping into the
box pennies for which they had risked
their lives even as Benny had.
When night had come, they kept up
the work. All day as much attention
was paid to the cigar box as to the sell
ing of papers, and then, having the
contributions counted, they found that
the total was $3.50. This they intrusted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

when I go to the theater." says a
churchman quoted in the Philadelphia
Record. 81 sit in a finely upholstered
seat Underneath is n rack for my hat,
and on the back of the seat ahead is
place to hang my overcOat- In the
church which l attend every Sunday
is an uncomfortable. straight backed
pew, into which the ushers always in
sist upon crowding visitors after my
wife and l are seated until sometimes
six persons are seated in a space
scarcely large enough for four TO sit
comfortably. Hats and wraps must
look out for themselves.
"Of course. when / go to the theater
I pay for my seat; but, In spite Of the
fact that salvation is free, / also pay
pew rent in church. I might also enter
a protest against women wearing their
hats in church, but / won't. Some
times it's a relief to retire behind one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
PLEA FOR BOER BABIES.

ROstnnd Wants Children to Share
Christmas Gifts with Them.
"a Christmas Carol" by Edmond
Rostand, published in all the Paris
newspapers. is an appeal to the chill
dren of all countries to contribute a
part of their Christmas gifts to be sent
to the Boer mothers and children in
the concentration camps of South At
RIGA. The poem contrasts the happi-
ness of the readers with the misery of
the BOer babies and says:
"Their Father Christmas is not an
old man with kind eyes. but a specter.
He brings not In his transparent hands
boys toys and sweetmeats. but little
collins of different sizes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
The BOY King

On May II next Alfonso XIII will
attain his majority, which in Spain is
10 years, and his mother, Maria Chris
tina, will surrender to him the au-
thority that she has exercised during
his boyhOod.
y recent picture of Alfonso shows 8
delicate, serious and intelligent face.
1t suggests a boy that has not had his
proper share OF outdoor pleasures and
upon whom the responsibilities of life
have fallen prematurely. The impress
sion made by the picture is confirmed
by what is known of his life. He is
physically frail, and his time has been
spent mainly with his mother and his
tutors. although he has had some mill
tary instruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
CURE FOR CATARRH.
A Remedy which nm Old virgInian
Says Is InfaIIibIe.

An old Virginia horse breeder who IS
visiting in New York claims to have an
infallible cure for catarrh. LIT seems to
me-" be said that 30 per cent of the
people of New York city suffer more
or less from catarrh. If they will do
as / suggest. they can cure themselves
In short order.
"a friend Of mine who used to live
IN YOnkers had such a severe case OF
catarrh that he was compelled to give
up his business and go to Colorado.
The doctors told him that the high alti-
tude of that state would benefit him.
He remained in Colorado nearly year
and then found himself as badly Off as
when he left Yonkers. After he had
made up his mind that nothing could
cure him and that he might as well
die at home as among strangers he met
an old tinker. who gave him the rene
dy. which cured him In three months.
dissolve little powdered alum In a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
How Lamp chimney. Were Invented.

Lamp glasses were invented by
Anne Argand. the inventor of the IA
nous lamp and gas burner which bears
his name. He had been experimenting
for some time in trying to increase the
light. but to no purpose. On the table
before him lay the broken neck Of an
oil flask. This he took up carelessly
and placed It, almost without thought,
over the wick. A brilliant flame was
the result, and the hint was not lost
upon the experimentalist. who pro-
ceeded to put his discovery into prac-
teal operation at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

to The Herald, that they might be as
sured it would safely get to Mrs. LIE
vine.
Never did the lads work as they did
the following morning. Their enthusi-
asm was unbounded, for they felt that
the bigger their sales the more they
could afford to contribute to the fund.
With noon their workday ended, and
the committee on finance. figuring up
the pennies which had found their way
into the box. had 20 cents more to swell
the little fund. So when they walked
into The Herald Office all unmindful Of
their dripping clothing they were hap
by as Louis Schwartz, their leader,
handed over three shining silver quar-
tiers.
wen keep 1t up" said Louis, "tiIl
we see that poor Benny's had his rights.
We are going to send a letter to Presi-
dent Vreeland of the railroad company
asking him TO see that the company
treats Benny's mother square She
can't do nothing now, for she is so
afraid that she won't let Benny's broth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
ROOsEVELT's LITTLE JOKE.
The President Has Fun with Senator
CuIIOm of Illinois.

The President Has Fun with Senator
CuIIOm of Illinois.
President Roosevelt had a little fun
with Senator Cullom recently at Wash
inGton, says the New York Times. The
Illinois senator was quoted some days
ago in a western paper as criticising
the total lack Of secretiveness with
which the president talks to his callers.
He talks out in a loud voice, regardless
of the feelings of the politician who
has come to talk with him, and every
body can hear what they are talking
about
Mr.. Cullom visited the president the
other day, and as soon as he appeared
Mr.. Roosevelt seized him, led him into
n faroff corner. placed his hand over
his mouth and whispered to him in an
exaggeratedly cautious manner. The
senator took the joke good naturally,
and both laughed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
A Prisoner.

81 thought you guaranteed that suit
Of underwear you sold me not TO
shrink" said the customer who en-
tered the store and stood in a some
what cramped attitude.
al did replied the merchant. IF it
shrinks. bring it back"
81 have brought it back" said the
customer in evident embarra ssment,
"but got caught out in the rain and
can't get it off."-Ohio State Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

Seven sheep were standing
By the pasture wall.
Tell me-" said the teacher
To her scholars small.
lone poor sheep was frightened,
Jumped and ran away;
One from seven-how many
Woolly sheep would stRy?''
Up went Kitty's fingers,
farmers daughter she,
Not so bright st figures
As she ought to be-
''PIease, ma'smf'' "Weil, then, Kitty.
Tell u n you know"
''Please. Il one jumped over,
All the rest would 60"
Isaac o. Rankin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
Famous Chauffeur. Grim Joke.

Fourier, the daring chauffeur, made
a grim joke after bad collision. says
the New York Times.
did you break the reeord?" queried
a friend,
THAT was the only thing which es-
capped me-" replied Fourier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
q Natnan sem any more papers.-

er Nathan sell any more papers"
Three of Benny's nine years had been
spent selling papers in Herald square.
He was a manly little fellow, and his
chief care was TO keep his younger
brother out of harms way. He was
not at all quarrelsome, and many Of
the lads who were his keenest rivals in
selling papers are foremost In collect
ingthe fund for his mother.-New York
Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24

The other day among the shoal Of APP
plications which the mention of the en-
terprise in the city has produced was
the offer of $4,000 a year for the priv
ilege of cleaning all the boots in the
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
Kinds of Forces

Teacher-Johnny, how many different
kinds of force are there?
Johnny-Three kinds.
TeacheI-Name them.
COMPATIBILITY force, mental force
and the police force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
TWo VIcYxn.

at is hard to lose ones relations"
said the seedy individual with
mourning band on his hat.
"Hard?" echoed the man whose
check is good for million. ''Why, sir,
it's simply impossible Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-24
AlfIItnry Kife-

Russian engineers are experimenting
with a military kite which will, it is
hoped, prove useful for accommodating
purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
Dr. Pratts Paper Before the Profess
sional Club.

The Brattleboro Professional club
held its last meeting for this season
Tuesday evening in the Brooks House,
when a paper on "Stimulants and Mar
cotics" was read by DR.. c. S. Pratt,
Rev. Merrill c. Ward of West Hing
ham, Mass. leading in the discussion.
1t was ladies night and more than
twice the usual number were present.
The meeting resolved itself into a dis
cussion. pro ana con, of the temper
ance question, and many interesting
points were brought out. most of
which have already appeared in the
public prints. The subject of the pa
per was treated by DR.. Pratt from a
scientific standpoint and in a scientific
way. showing careful preparation and
a thorough understanding of the mat
ter under discussion. He traced the
history of stimulants and narcotics
down through the ages, showing their
effects on the human system, and
brought out the interesting fact that
all races except the American Indians
were always addicted to the use of
stimulants and that so far as can be
learned the Indians had no stimulants
until they came in contact with the
white men. The speakers treatment
of the uses and effects of alcoholic
stimulants naturally involved certain
phases of the prohibitory law. and in
this respect. from his standpoint as a
Physician, he held that while the
liquor traffic is a curse wherever
found the existing law against it is
not the best means of bringing it
under control.
Following the reading of the paper
an excellent supper was served, after
which the discussion was taken up.
Rev. F, Z. Marble president presid-
ing. Rev. Mr.. Ward opened the dis
cussion. quoting largely from the New
Voice. prohibition organ. His re
marks were confined largely to the
question of prohibition VS.. license, as
were also those of the others who
participated in the discussion.
Among the speakers were DR.. James
Conland Lawyer Clarke c. Fits. Rev.
E. T. Mathison, Bailiff Charles r.
Crosby, Col. George w. Hooker, c. H.
Davenport, Rev. F. E. Marble and
others
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
Congregational Ministers Conference.

The Windham County Association of
Congregational Ministers held its
semi-annual meeting in the Brooks
House Monday forenoon with IL min
listers present, Rev. G. F. Chaplin of
SaXtons River was moderator. The
exercises consisted of sermon by
Rev. G. H. DeBevoise of Westminster,
a Bible lesson conducted by Rev. H.
r. Miles of BrattleOoro, a review of
George Adam Smiths Modern Crit
cism" by Rev. w. T. Sparhawk of Put
ney, and a discussion of the subject
of infant baptism led by Rev. H. A.
Goodhue of Westminster West. 1t
was supposed by many that the prac-
tice of infant baptism had declined to
a large extent in recent years, but a
careful examination of the figures
gathered from the whole country
showed that there has been no mark
ed decline. Rev. A. w. Harris of
Jamaica was admitted to membership
in the association. E. c. Fisher. who
is supplying the church in GuilfOrd,
was given a license by the association
for one year. A committee, consist
ing of Rev G. F, Chaplin and Rev
H. r. Miles. was appointed to arrange
for a summer meeting with the Black
River association in Barber park, Bel
lows Falls, or some other convenient
point. The next regular meeting will
be held in November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
MODERN wooDMEN OF AMERICA.
Facts About the Order Told by Ma
tional Lecturer Charles Whelan of
Madison, Wis,

Hon. Charles E. Whelan of Madison.
Wis, national lecturer of the order of
Modern Woodmen of America, Deputy \.
-. Palmer OF Burlington and Special
Deputy Charles Felzer of Illinois, gave
pdjlic addresses in Grange hall Friday
evening on matters relating To the fra
ternity which they represent. Mr.. Whe-
lan's address was of special interest, and
he members of the order have reason to
congra tulate themselves upon having Sc
cured the services of this eloquent
champion of fraternal protection.
Mr.. Whelan told his audience that the
Modern Woodmen of America is the larg-
est, safest and sOundest fraternal bene-
iiCiary organization in the world, having
a membership of Gl5O00 in good standing.
carrying Sl0O2, $40 OF insurance. In the
months Of March ana April this year
24.Sl6 certificates were written, and it is
expected that May and June will show
larger number. The record of this or
der, said the speaker, is the marvel of
Il insurance world, having cost but 81. 80
rer $1,000 Of insurance on an average for
the entire membership. The average age
Of the members is sc years, having been
reduced from year to year. The death
rate the past year was 4.6l per 1000 mem
iers. All southern states are prohibited
territory, as well as cities having a pop
uiation of over 100000. Thirty-three haz-
ardous occupations are excluded and a
very strict medical examination is re-
Quired.
State Deputy Palmer also made an in
teresting address and his presence was
appreciated as he is held in high esteem
ny the Woodmen. Special Deputy Felzer
will remain in BrattlebOro a few days
TO instruct District Deputy Miner in the
work. The order has one of the best
deputy systems in the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
GEORGE LYNDE
".
MARY / LYME


Whereas. George Lynde of Guilford. i'm said
\. d. 1871, filed in the office of the clerk of this
rimOny between himself and the said Mary f.
LNndc Ike dissolved. setting forth the marriage
ceremony between them and his residence
within this state and county: Also that while
ne has faithfully kept the marriage covenant.
the said Mary T.. Lynde has violated the same.
for the said Mary f.. AT Portland. in the county
of Cumberland. and state of Maine. on the "a
day of September \. D. lSH and on divers
other days ana times during the years lSyA. and
1871. committed the crime of adultery with
one Charles Canedy. and praying that the
bonds of matrimOnN between he said George
LNnde and Mary +. Lynde be dissolved for the
course aforesaid.
And il appearing that the said Mary +.
Lynde now resides without the state of Yer
mont. TO wit, AT SOmeTSwOrth in the state of.
New Hampshire, as the petitioner understands
1T Is ORDERED that said Mary f. Lynde be
required to appear before said court. AT New
Zane, in said Windham county. on the FIRST
Der, y. ID. 1901. and make answer to said pc
titlon; that the petitioner shall cause this
order, with the substance of said petition as
above set forth. to Ike published in The Yer
mont Phoenix, newspaper published at Brat
tleborO, in said county of Windham, three
weeks successfully, the last publication To he
nj least six weeks previous To said term of
said court.
Given under my hand AZ Bmttleboro. in said
county of Ntndham, this 18th day of May.
\. ID. 1901.
3l-2l J. II. MERRIFIELD. Clerk
ChARhE {. FITS, Attorney for Petitioner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
The Lon Drive.

The drive of spruce of the International
Paper company is out of the Ammonoo-
sue and well on its way towards its desti-
nation at Wilder and Bellows Falls, down
the Connecticut, The G0,OO0OO0 feet drive
OF the Connecticut River company which
was cut last winter in the Connecticut
lake region is expected in few days.
About 100000 feet of the cut of the
company have in previous years been
detained at the companys mills at Nc
Indoes TO be manufactured, but the whole
drive will this year be sent down the
river to the mills at Holyoke and Mt.
Tom, Mass. 1t is intimated, in fact that
the McIndoes mills will be abandoned,
II being claimed that the value of saw
dust and slabs at Holyoke amply repays
the cost of driving the logs down the
river, and the manufactured lumber is
tn from 50 to "a more per 1000 feet
mere than at McIndoes,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
Will Serve 100 DAYS in Jail.

John Fredette was taken Tuesday
afternoon from the BrattlebOro Re
treat, where he had been since April
%, to Judge Newton's office, where he
was placed on trial on the charge of
intoXication and of disturbing the
peace He pleaded guilty to intoxi-
cation and was fined $50 and COSTS
this being a fourth offense. To the
charge of disturbing the peace he
pleaded not guilty. but the testimony
of the officers who arrested him con
WINGED the judge that he was guilty
and he was fined $40 and costs. The
total fines and costs amounted to
SS5.20. The fine for disturbing the
peace was paid. In default of pay
ment of the other fine Fredette was
taken to Rutland by Chief-o Police
Hall TO serve a sentence of 100 days.
Fredette was arrested by Chief-of-
Police Hall April y. but escaped and
was not seen again for two weeks.
When arreste- the second time he
resisted the officers. but was put in
handouts and led to the lookup. AT
ter two days suffering with delirium
tremens he was taken to the Brattle-
bOTO Retreat, where he was kept until
the dae of his hearing. Fredette
said that after escaping from the of
ficers he went to the railroad yard
and got into a box car. He said there
was another man in the car, and after
a sharp fight he threw him out. He
rode to Bellows Falls where he left
the train and stayed over night in a
coal shed. He then went to North
Walpole and got what beer he could
drink and a quart of whiskey. He
could remember nothing of what hap
pened after that time except that dur
ing one night be STAYED in a harm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17

vice in Vermont, Alvah Bean was town
clerk of West Fairlee nearly So years,
having been elected in 1910 and dying
in Office in January, 1892. Had he
lived until March, 1892, he would
have he'd the office continuously for
50 years. He held the Office longer
than any other clerk in Orange county.
Samuel H. Kellogg served as town
clerk of PlCtsford from 1926 to 1872,
a period of AS years; said to be the
longest term in Rutland county. Hi
ram Barton was elected town clerk
of SALISBURY, March Z, 1925, and held
the Office continuously until oct. Z,
1850, the time of his death, period of
55 years and months, the longest
term in Bennington county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
Republicans and the Tariff,

IRON the Indianapolis News
For our part, we believe that Congress
man Babcock's position does merit Sc
r.ous consideration. And il is receiving
il. The Republicans throughout the Mid
die West are heartily in favor of a gene
raj loosening up of tariff restrictions.
Old-fashioned Republican papers, such as
the journal of this city, are supporting
the movement for a revision in the di-
lcCtion of lower duties. These men and
T4pers see not only that our manufactu-
INfs are able to beat those of any other
hation on equal terms, but that they are
selling the products much more cheaply
to foreign consumers than to people at
home. And they see further that it is
the combination of high protection with
trust organization that makes his dis
elimination against the home consumer
possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
puMMERsTON Hill.

A party of eight picnicked at the
lake one day last week. the first of
the season.
John Thayer is suffering from a
sprained ankle. James n Betterley
was very much worse Wednesday
and DR.. Miller was called. At this
writing he is a little more Comforta-
bic.
herbert Jillson has been repairing
some of the worst places on the high
way across the hill. The road has
been in very bad condition. As moth
ing was done to it last year to speak
of, ii needs much more done yet.
Il. l.. Watson, wife and three chill
dren from Mount Hermon, Mass. are
spending a two weeks vacation at
G. II. Betterleys. On his return Mr.
Watson will take the position of stew
ard of The Mortified" for the sum
mer.
DR.. Fred Walker Gwyer of New York
has rented w. ID. Stockwen's cottage.
"Kamp kosey,' for four months. Mr..
StockWell is making extensive i'm
provements. adding two rooms. and
bringing water to the cottage. and
also will build a chimney and fireplace.
H. w. Sargent of Brattleboro will do
the Carpentering and Frank Miller
and Frank Morse the mason work.
About 50 persons called Tuesday
evening to welcome Mr.. and Mrs.
Cary, our new neighbors from Am
nerst, to their home among us. Sing
ing with organ accompaniment. and
a social time occupied the first part
of the evening. Cake and coffee were
served, and a few old-time games
were INDUCED in much to the merri
ment of all concerned. The com
pany separated with the conviction
that this house warming had been
genuine one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
Railroad Closed,

on Friday last the receivers of the
y, hite River Valley railroad running
from Bethel to Rochester, issued orders
discharging all the station agents. en-
gineers, conductors and section men and
ordered all traffic stopped. Since that
Tine nothing has been done on the road,
except some ballasting on this end, sup
posedly under the orders of the receiv-
ors. The cause of this act on the part of
receivers is not fully explained but il is
said there is a quarrel in the mana cement
of the road and the finances of the road
are not in satisfactory condition No
enc here is able TO tell when the trouble
will be settled or when traffic is likely to
I've resumed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-17
Owns a Brattleboro Stamp.

From the Greenfield Recorder
There are two OF three fine stamp col
lections owned in Greenfield. one re-
Gently catalogued in Boston belongs 10
$. w. Comstock and contains 5000 stamps,
amounting 10 S53l3.95. Among some of
his rare United States stamps are: s. pro-
rrietary revenue worth $3.50; 81 proprie-
tary revenue 500; $4,000 revenue, India
paper proof, 500; $500 revenue, second is
sue, $500; 5000 revenue, second issue, $40;
hrattleborO, VT 1915 500; newspaper
set 1873 81 to $50, S24l; newspaper set,
1884. 81 to 800, SIPS. The "Brattleboro" is
one of the rarest of stamps, there being
about % copies known, The revenue and
department stamps are nearly complete
in this collection