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FIRE AT BRATTLEBORO
The Theory of Incsndiarism Advanesd-ThC
Loss $4,000.

Loss $4,000.
Brattleboro, July ls.--The large
two story house at the corner of Oak
and High sts. owned by Leroy F.
Adams, was practically destroyed by
fire yesterday morning, causing a
loss of 81, 600 covered by insurance
Mr. Adams recently bought the house
of Henry c. Clark and was having it
thoroughly repaired.
1t was unoccupied and contained
little material that was inhammable. {.
The theory of incendiarism is advanc-
ed. If the old house proves to be
damaged beyond repair Mr. Adams
will tear it down and erect hand
some residence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
ELKS GATHERING.
Over Fifteen Thousand Gathering at Cincn-
natl.

Cincinnati, July l9:-Elks from
everywhere last night held grand
opening of their annual reunion in the
form of elaborate fireworks for twelve
miles along the Ohio river. Already
10, 900 persons have arrived and more
are coming. The grand lodge opened
with a public session at 10 a. m.
O'Brien of Bsltimore for grand ex-
alted ruler, and Robinson of Dubuque
for grand exalted secretary, are still
favorites.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
Crying of Child Frightened Pownal Thieves
From Store.

Pownal, July l9:-An attempt was
made Saturday evening to burglarize
the pool room and tobacco store OF
George Maloney in the upper part of
the village,
They tried to open window on the
side of the building which is next to
the residence of Fred NORM.
Mrs NORM heard the noise, and
soon after her little girl woke up and
commenced to cry. This frightened
the thieves away and nothing more
was heard from them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
SmT Wife Coming Home Next Week from Seore and
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS
Selling Prices Today On New York Exchange
At Noon.

Today's quotations on the New
York stock exchange as reported at
noon by j, r. Wiliston & Co, of I
Nassau street, New York city to the
Bennington Security company are as
follows:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
LOSS IS $4,000
Beautiful Residence Near Fair Haven Burned
Yesterday

The beautiful residence of Peter
Griffith, on the Hydeville road near
Fair Haven was burned to the ground
early Monday morning, Mr. Griffith
was awakened by the smoke and barely
saved the lives of his children. His
wife was away. The fire is believed to
be of incendiary origin. The loss is
So, ,0C0 with an insurance of 5000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
MISS McCABE HURT.
Bottle Of Moxis Broke While She Was Trying Tc
Open It.

Upen II.
Miss Agnes McCabe met with quite
a severe accident Monday evening.
Her sister was visiting her and Miss
McCabe went to open bottle of Moxie
when the bottle broke, and her left
hand came with considerable force
against the broken part.
The heshy part below the thumb was
cut over an inch and several stitches
were required to draw the edges to-
gether, The young lady was consider
ably unnerved at first, principally by
the profuse bleeding, but recovered
before the wound was fully dressed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
E. c. EVANS FUNERAL.
Body Brought Here From New York and
Buried Today.

Buried Today.
The body of the late Ed c. Evans
was brought here from New York
Tuesday morning at 8:45. His brother
Tim from New York and John from
Bridgeport and his sister Anna of
New York arrived on the same train.
The body was taken directly to the
St Francis de Sales church where the
funeral was held, Father Higgins
officiating. The bearers we're Louis
McDermott, Henry Mccormack, John
Tracey, John Meredith, George Des-
lauries and William Toomey, friends
of the deceased
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19

Diphthsria relieved in twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous. DR. Thom-
as Electric Oil. At any drug store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-07-19
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

WANTED.-Girl for general housework.
w Apply TO Mrs Fl s. GOOdan, 45s Main
st. l6it =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
KINGSTON BRANCH

The following excellent report given at the semi
annual meeting by The president OF the Kingston
u. y T. :, 5. Branch. shows how much real
good can be done ~ interested and systematic
work
The Kingston branch Of the Tribune Sunshine So
c.ety has held ten regular meetings since last tall
fortnight al The homes Of jhe members at o'clock
Il the afternoon. 10 sew, with business meeting
a. O'Clock. after which tea was served
We have sixty on our membership list. Besides
the regular officers and board Of directors We have
four active committees. Investigation, sewing,
buying and visiting over $50 has been spent for
good se-yiceahle material which with other goods
Contributed has been made Up into children
c!ot-es Besides me e4IiIflils 5liale We nave pLI-
chased Ieacylhoe cIolLl.i-e s--4- es.
dresses and underwear Ind olStfiL llea some very
TnorBqr with each one In one instance we sent
for the blind nineJeen-year-old mother. We sent
$ and a box OF clothing TO the Hill Branch. in
Cut flowers and ported plants h4He been sent to
pitaI. groceries ana coal to needy families. and
bought several pairs Of shoes for children TO enable
them 10 attend school or some o+o people ana
several IiTtIa lis who had none and especially
70 one cbid With spinal disease. We gave 80 for
medicine and board TO a young woman suffering
The women Of our branch have ave arranged to fur
nish the girls day room III the new quIang OF
known as the Sunshine Room
The years work came 70 a rather abrupt close
the middle OF March, on account of an accident
to the president but II vii oe conI3psa through
meetings resumed IN the fall
T'he results OF the year just passed have been
most grstffving as we have seen the courage in
enired in the hearts Of those have become in
teres1ed in and helped over some hard place in
their eaDerfence. The sense Of independence that
bas taken the place Of discouTagculeut when they
felt they were on their feet again has seemed to
Us decsdedIv worth while. The woman in Houston
Tex / have mentioned writes me: My husband
treats me better now that lie sees have such good
We hone in the next year to increase our mem
beTship and in the truesI sunshine sense to grow
and he living examples OF our motto. Good Cheer"
Respectfully submitted by the president or The
Kingston branch. MtS5- JAMES L. NELSON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23

I've Aunauoe Association. under the leadership OF
lLlelr teacher. Miss Fannie GlaesSer. Al Thanks
giving they gave So 10 aged couple at Christ
mas and Easter they remembered the TWO blind
girls whom they always have their list and
a1Ced q third 70 that list at Easter time.
On one occasion member of the alUunse associa-
uon assisted the teacher contributing either
plumbers TO a musical programme at an East Side
SetGeTnent Another member Of the aluu1nae. Miss
Pearl Johnson. secured FOR one Of its meetings
a delightful evening Of music and Rotations.
On the occasion Of a benefit given in April for
the Pascal institute scholarship fund by Miss Evan
SeIlne n Lent and her friends. the Sunshine branch
invited sixteen blind men and women to enjoy the
entertainment. Miss Fannie Roberge president OF
the aIu1lnSa association. escorted them and the
Misses Edna and Edith DOan. Viola and Hazel
Naples and Mrs. ". s. Hawkins sat with them and
explained the plays they progressed.
Following are the names Of some Of the young
friends who have contributed sunshine TO the Pas
cal Institute during the season and they have been
added TO the Sunshine branch: The Misses Louise
TruaX Eloise Lent Kathleen Taylor Massey. Ethel
Stewart Rowley Grace Osborne. Marion Peters
BeatriX G. Gardiner Grace Isabel Boiles, Elizabeth
Carpenter, Jean G-ahanle Gardiner and Mrs. James
Guyon Clark. j. Yours in Sunshine.
MARGARET P. PASCAL. President.
No. go LexingtOu-ave., New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
EYESIGHT OF PUPILS
Thorough Investigation Noe Being
Carried on in Public Schools.

A thorough examination os the eyesight 81 chill
6ren attending Tie public schools Of New-York
was recently begun tv the Board 4 Health. and
Il is intended 10 extend the work through all the
schools Of the system. Previous investigations
have been -ade chiefly with reference TO con
tagioUs diseases tha- The children might com
runlcate 70 che another. 7ur the intention now
Is 10 discovc- visual inaccuracies. and the Public
Education Association has expressed 2 desire 70
cooperate ~ providing glasses for those whose
parents cannot at1r5 70 purchase them
The work was began =Z1er-uenrallv fn Public
School No . ard the results obtained there were
such u demonstrate fully IRE need for such an
investigation. This school We selected a. The
starting point because - the vel known interest
Of IFS principal, Mss Aida S. Williams. in The
subject
Defects OF vision ara fruitful cause q childish
troubles n school said lL.ss Williams 10 n T-5h-
uns reporter. They must necessarily result n
faulty writing and drawing. ard may easily be the
cause Of Otherwise ineznl-a1I- errors in written
spelling and reckoning. 4 pupil II her fourth
year vac once brought TO ne 5v her teacher with
rhe Statement rrat she did urreasoaabIy poor
work q reading fCr an Intelligent and willing child
Her eyes we've tested and found 70 re rlvoui, and
in the c-,e-l- 0i-l- which followed she said Il
often two words where there i ONLY one when
was ven l-tle girl r Used 70 read every word
twice. Then I was scoi6e- for beng careless. 50
J learned thar 7 u-st nor say two words. even
when saw them Then she went on 20 explain
n E~CW for The e--a-1C behavior of figures which
would INSIST upon seer1-l-E stE0 ~ kind ard BE-
ing only one EU- thar day she had All example
WronE nec1-se she sew two -ves She saw them
ana she sslF fE-I-- axe she +l-s- had them
and then ate al there was only one FIVE
might eaEtlT multiply Instances OF this kind The
same day a cL.l was brought 70 me who was
virtually p-HC 70 one eye. and during The recent
infes-EatlCL tie eXa-ulL--E physician found q
.tIe E-ri w1c could NOT read anything smaller
Ii-aL lie Big % on rs CARDS with her right eve
though her le-- vas e-lurelr normal That right
eye IS practically OK % commission and the enid
has been dC-s-E her WAX with one eye"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
SWEDISH EDUCATORS AND TEMPERANCE

Among the many visitors whom the st Lo'i's
Exposition Is bringing 10 the United states are
several educators from Sweden. who are taking
this opportunity 70 study the educational system
here especially one feature n it-the instruction
in 1hveaIagv and hygiene. including the nature
and effects ~ alcoholic drinks ami other narcotics.
been SCI FULLY and systematically developed as in
the attention ~ other nations who gre no." laqNr-
Ing bow they may secure similar instruction ana
results
som. ~ these Swedish educators have already
AImglist. ~ Stockholm. member Of Wei known
family ~ edLcato-s in trat city. comes ne the IN
terest the private schools. and als already spent
some zine lu NeW-YoTS MISS Alm4ulst Is at pres
This and other branches which are her speciality.
Mats IaThCrg. Instructor iu the public schools
Of stock holm representing the Board Of common
schools luquiruE into tnis instruction from ne
VISITING the schools OF Boston and vicinity Later
be- VIII visit New-York and cities ia the Middle
C,rr,ar+r--.itges have been Afforded On schools in
and a~ourI Boston for these Swedish educators 10
see - work IN this subject done In IN" successive
school grades beginning with the nrst primary tHo
thew have expressed the heeu~st interest ana
pleasure in tho met mods by which these children
Of health including those that teach abstinence
from alcoholic drinks and other narcotics.
Sweden mas had temperance education law tof
sc1n. years but il has hitherto been httl" en-
forced There is however. general Awakening
an the subject IN that country following the IN
tsreer aroused among the Swedish Delegates to
the Bremen International Anu-Alcohpt 1oLeIt
last YEAR where there was a long and Interesting
discussion Of education n factor In solving the
alcohol problem. following the ADDRESS on the sub
ject by Mrs Mary Il Hunt, OF the United states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
TIE Care OF CHILDREN.


I would hurubIy beseech all mothers TO take the
advice contained in ths article IL is my earnest
desire to aid in the attainment ultimately Of health
and strength by the II you start the chill
dren right while they are young they will grow
up to he strong and healthy. instead Of sckly and
weak. The old and wise saying that the way the
twig is bent the tree incnes' is indeed true in de-
some children inherit from birth the germ Of
would 7 urge the mothers or these 10 act in time.
and spare the child from early grave.
If II be girl instead OF letting her bind herself
with a dght belt and cruel corseJs. which com
press the Internal organs that they fail almost
utterly perform the functions assigned them by
the Creator compel her TO Wear loose clothing and
abandon corsCts. which one of the chief causes
OF much suffering in the lives OF women in gen
eral IN this country to-day Also instruct her to
form the hahir OF breathing deeply. so that her
lungs VIII become strong and healthy. and II there
be any germ Of CONSUMPTION therein fresh air and
plenty of ii. viii prove victor over the germ and
cause II to retreat forever from it's abode
The little girl who is instructed in this way will
of health upon which she can rely Tor happier
existence Instead OF sunken eyes, pale com
plexton and drawn lips. she VIII nave the hush Of
health upon her cheeks and VIII be VtvacIOus and
robust Instruct the boys to breathe correctly and
also lay health's foundation.
/ could present four cases or girls TWO OF whom
were always Sickly and weak. while the other two
the picture Of health The former have al
ways laced tight. and their lungs are wasted and
vigorous. did not bind themselves with cOrsets
Take. for example. the original American tribes
compass the race to-day bccU use OF the simple rea-
that they wore tight clothing TO interfere
with the natural functions OF thf internal or
ence and teach them the value Of dressing and
breathing correctly. Do not neglect 10 instruct
sense mingled with practica hilitv viii do much in
helping any who doubts the benet Of oreat thing
correctly. &. RUSSELL SALTER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
COMMENCEMENT OF GARDNER SCHOOL

The Rev Dr. and Mrs Charles Huntington Gard
ner have sent out invitations for the commence
r1ent exercises Of their school. which will take
place on the evening Of May 81 at o'clock in the
church. Fifth-ave. and Forty-eiEhth-st There are
ten Young women in the graduating CiaSs-Ellza-
beth BavIess Marjorie Stanwood Billings, Grace
F~eischmau. Mary Warner Fowler, Mollte Long;
Helen Long Jessie Lueila PoEsCn Jessie Mabel
Ritchey. Ethel Louise Tinkham and Dora louise
Titus. Miss Pngsou IS the salutatortan. ard MISS
Tnsrar1 VIII give the ValediCtory- The Rev. Dun
can J. Mcmillan and the Rev. David James t3uTrell
viii make addresses. The Rev. Matthew Henry
Pozson viii open the exercises with prayer and Dr.
Gardner VIII present the diplomas After the com
nenceuerr exercises the annual reception VII take
place ~ the school No. CO. ? ftn-avs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
s1-nIEcr For DISCUSSION

Most fathers mothers to-day believe in giving
their daughters weekly monthly allowance nuS
there Is considerable of opinion to how
II should be How old should IA girl be- for e1-
ample before advisable 10 trust her with an al
lownnce? What should the allowance be expected u"
coyere What n reasonable allowance? And should
IN. girl have carte blanche spending of it. or
should her mother supervise her expenditures:
To the correspondent contributing the best article In
answer O these questions the Housewives kxehange
will give cookbook, Il child study book, book OF
current dictionary the contributor may select
exchange reserves to Itself the rght 10
,nbiisb without compensation all articles entered
L, this contest will award the prize 10 only one In
snnr IN their views contributors asked TO state
What book they want, addressing their letters TO me
Exchange, NeW-iOrk Tribune, New ork
CIty Contributions be written one SIDE OF the
na1er be received or before Sune i
Suggea.fonH will b welcomed from READERS as 70
foDics they like discussed In these col
INNS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
q Tissue Paper Pattern of Waist with Point
ed Yoke Collar, No. Abs. for 10 Cents.

Nothing could be prettier for afternoon wear
than this dainty waist OF sheer white muslin COM
oined with yoke collar made Of lace. embroidered
insertion ana frills of fine embroidery Its deep,
pointed yoke gives the necessary droop 70 the
shoulders, and the gathered portion below softly
full, and blouses over the crushed belt most be-
cominEly. The model is uulined. and so becomes
washable, but tie many thin silk and wool fabrics
&C the season equally well adapted 70 the style
and be made over the fitted foundation and
with frtls Of lace in place Of needIevork while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
FRrIT FoR AGED WOMAN.

visitor at the Presbyterian Home, No 40 East
Seventy thrd-st has written the following letter
about Miss s Marie Bevin, T. s. s. member,
who has been for long time IN the home:
Miss Bev!1 has few friends. and does not like 10
ask for many little comforts necessary 10 one in
poor health. of those in charge OF the home. She
has done a good deal FOR the Sunshine Society
when in more fortunate circumstances, and now
makes her appeal for a few Of the comforts which
your society rs known 10 give generously She
asks for very little. for she is unable TO receive
visitors but would be very grateful for crackers
and fruit particularly oranges. She requests that
no lemons be sent. they supplied at the
home. and she does not care for flowers Her great
craving is for fruit Il he the only food
she enjoys. Trusting you can supply the simple
need ~ this one OF Gods children. believe me.
Yours In His name JULIA T. :. HAINES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

The strawberry festival which viii be given at
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Au1sterdam-ave.
between NIncty-secoud and Ninety-thrd SITS. on
the evenings ~ May % and p. promises 10 be a
successful affair II is planned for the benefit Of
the Methodist Home IN order 10 repiensh the treas
ury which $ in need funds nj the present time
II connection with the strawberries there VIII De
"a sale and entertainment progrannle; the u7L-
.lcaT mum bCrs. Rotations etc OF which VIII ne
different each night. The Methodist Episcopal
Church home cares for over hundred Meth
odists who are without resources or friends Of
Tref oyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
HAs ANY ONE THIS POEM?

VIII some one kindly give me IN the exchange
the words of some verses the title Of which IN
fortunately have forgotten? The story they tell
is OF merchant who. while sitting at his ease
after dinner is suddenly interrupted by the en-
trance OF stranger me tatter reproVes MN
for his careessness in leaving his door open, and
while remarking how easily thief might enter
and blow out his light and pocket his silver can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
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New-York.
CONGRATULATIONS SPEECH

I am constant reader OF The Tribune and al
ways read the questions and answers under the
Housewives Exchange. I would like TO know
where I could get a congra tuIatory speech for
wedding slIpper-sornething containing from about
two hundred TO three hundred WORDS II any OF the
readers of housewives Exchange could offer
anv suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.
CRAZE ZiMBEt<f1OtF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
CHOCOLATE CAKE.

do not know precisely what D. D. means by a
recipe for a plain. solid chocolate cake. but
wish she would try my chocolate cake, and see If
IL fills the bill.
Cream half a cup OF butter and cup OF sugar.
Dissolve three ounces Of grated chocolate in a
little milk and add with four eggs beaten and cup
milk After beating all together thoroughly stir
in two CUPS of stfted -four, flavor TO taste with
vanilla ana bake in steady oven A A Q
Manhattan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
Chopped RAIsIN CAKE.

FOR chopped raisin cake. asked for by D. D.
Of New-york city have always used plain
zone. two. three cake, with a raisin filling made
like this;
Boil together cupful Of sugar and a quarter Of
4 cUDfu Of water until the mixture turns brittle
when dropped into cold water Sur IN the oesate1
white of an egg and small Cupfu of ralsns stoned
carefully and chopped very me tui N T9tA7
and spread between the layers Mrs p"
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
NEssELRODE PUDDING

To \ s b. Oxford. Ohio Take one quart OF
milk and eight eggs. and make custard- Ihen
stir in a quart OF heavy cream. and freeze IN the
ice cream freezer until 1t is half stln Chop a
Mound Of raarrons glaces remove the dasher and
stir them into the cream thoroughly. close me the
freezer pack in salt and ice you would Ice
cream. and let stand for three hours. Serve on
chilled platter with whipped cream; poured around
It NJ
%ew-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
NCTI- 2

Letters received occasionally from admirers Of
sunshine society showing that they have
confused IL with organizations 81 nearly similar
subsequently by persons whom mistakenly
to be still in the service Of The Tribune. To
communications. packages. etc. should
be The Tribune Sunshine society, Tribuae
Iir- narr- Nnrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
PASCAL INSTITUTE BRANCH.

President CT the 7. s s.; The Pascal Institute
5,ra-cb of the T s s. has during the last season
done considerable Sunshine work among the largest
confr5Frttons being 4 musical and patriotic enter
+air1r1err given for the benefit Of the East Side
MISSION School by the members OF the Pascal Inst-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
FRIENDS

It's an ov-er~or0e e1orh for 1-a an youth.
An n brooks W. rae denial.
That the dearest friends are tire aII6est friends
and The young are Just on trial
There's rival haul5 wi' Young and aud.
And It's him that has herelt me-
For the suresT friends are The au.dest friends,
Al the maist - mine hae left ne
There are kind hearts stiI for friends q I'll.
And fools 10 take and break them.
But the nearest friends are the a-IGeSt friends
And the graves the place 70 seek tlem
-iH- L. Stevenson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23

Ms. Haggsrd-Do you know. myself ana nv
laughter are often mistaken for sisters Mrs Cav
-An-the cea- glrl must be studying too hard
don't you thrk2-Fuck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23

Miss Olnstead, president Of Manhattan branch
No. 4, writes: Thanks for the box Of worsteds,
which viii in making afghan, and the
box received yesterday is acceptable, the cloth
ing and skirts just what Is needed. one by a
young girl who has been helping me in Sunshine
81, n---t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-23
THANKS FOR CHEER.

The president Of the Chelsea branch wishes 10
return thanks for the telescope bag filed with
good and most acceptable clothing from some IN
Known friend also 10 Western friend, Tor
lovely silk pieces ana fancy materials which are
being utilized sunshine by invalid members. The
president is also grateful 10 the general ONCE
for supplying the black and white woods needed
by seui-invaiid 10 make shawls for ''shut-ins.'