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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
EARLY CHINESE INVENTIONS.
A knowledge of the Sciences Obtained
There Forty Centuries AGO.


Without trying to unravel the tangle
OF early Chinese history, it may be
said with a fair degree of assurance
that forty centuries ago-nearly a
thousand years before the earliest as
sured event in Greek history, the Dor
ian invasion, and century before
Abraham was born-we find in North
China, in the modern provinces OF
Shan-si, Shen-si and Ho-nan, a people
with institutions, government and re-
ligion, with a fairly well developed lit
erature and acknowledge of the science
and arts, says a writer in the Chau-
tauquan
In this region it is possible for such
questions as the following to be put to
candidates for literary degrees: Fire
arms began with the use of rockets in
the dynasty of Chou (B. c. 1122-255);
in what book do we first meet the word
p'ao, now used for cannon?" THE
Sung dynasty CA. ID. 960-127S) had sew
eral varieties of small guns; what were
their advantages?" Here, too, an,
other important factor in modern civ
llization, the compass, seems to have
been first used abut HOO B. c., when
magnetic needles were given to am.
bassadors from a southern country to
enable them to find their way home.
With the perverseness which marks
many things Chinese, these needles al.
ways point to the south and are known
as indicating south needless" or
'south-pointing chariots," abiding to
an ancient arrangement by which the
needle was mounted on a pair of MI
mute and easily moving wheels.
To name third important inven,
ton, in the ancient capital of Hsi an
Flu, 700 years before Gutenberg an
nounced the discovery of printing. ,ne
famous Emperor Tai Tsung caused
the thirteen classics to be engraved
upon 1877 slabs of granite. No sooner
was it completed than the idea of maxi
ing this standard version accessible to
scholars throughout the empire led TO
multiplication of copie through rub
pings that were taken, and these col
ossal granite type forms are still used
fsr like purpose. In 932 one Fene
Tao invented the present method of
printing from blocks, while the invent.
or of movable type, Pi Sheng, made
his discovery in 1000 A. d.
In this same old China the sciences
received much attention Six hundred
years before alchemy, the forerunner
OF chemistry, began to be situated in
Euope, Chinese alchemists were try
Ing to find the elixirs that would be.
stow immortality and change baser
metals into gold If legends may be
believed, an astronomical board was
In existence, 1900 years before Christ.
Apparently it was no sinecure to be.
long to it since two of it's professions
members are said to have been put to
death for failure to tell an eclipse.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
Birmingham Heads.

It is well-known fact in the nat
trade that there is a difference Of two
sizes between the average hats worn
in Biringh am ami Glasgow. an II IS
generally conce0ed that the average
size in Birmingham IS smaller than in
any other town in the kingdom.-Tai
OF and Cutter.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
HAD HIGHER IDEAS.

She was a rural maid fresh from
the farm, and it was her first glimpse
OF a society bail.
What do you think CT the ladies'
gowns2" queried her city cousin
Are they not magnificent"
Yves" she answered, and faint
blush got busy with her complexion.
but they fall below what ex-
pected."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
SURE WiNN Err.

The Mantle girl looks upon my
suit with favor, but both her father
and mother oppose it."
The Maid-"Then / may as Welt
congratulate you"
The Man-"Why, pray2"
The Maid-"You are sure TO he
elected by an overwhelming minor
ity."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
He Certainly Did.

Adam was a patient man" said the
parson. He never said word when
he was turned out of Eden"
Mebby he didn't" rejoiped Deacon
Cobb, but accordin' TO tn records he
raised Cain afterward."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15

money, Miss Heiress, if / make over
the house to your" asked papa, laugh
ing.
But Ruth was crying because the
OLD Lady died
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
NEW ANIMAL DRUGS.
Our Pharmacopoeia T.rning From
Chemicals to Toxins.

Hitherto substances used In the
treatment of disease have been taken
almost exclusively from the mineral
and vegetable kingdoms. Our early
ancestors, to be sure, revealed in all
sorts of messes for curative mixtures.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15
( Ibe Olo Iaop's Ualentine

L H E r E
were four be-
ings who lived
in the small
brown house
by the road
side; Mr.. AL
lison, who
worked in a
lawyers office,
cultivated the
small garden
IN summer,
and in winter
chopped wood,
tended fires
in the long
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-15

Could what was never said. for
something in his voice made Ruth and
her mother both hug him tight, and
just then the postman rang.
IT'S big letter for you" cried
Ruth, dancing in. very glad to have
something to take his thoughts off the
mortgage.
Papa opened it. and as he read the
terrible mortgage shriveled up into
nothing but a piece of paper, and
never again had it any terrors for
them.
Look here, Honey" he cried. ex-
citedly. to his wife. who ran to read
over his shoulder why. Ruth you
are an heiress, The Old Lady mas
died and left you in her will, because
you were her Valentine. FIVE thousand
dollars
give thousand dollars! That will
pay off the mortgage. and send you
South to get Well" exclaimed Mrs.
Alison.
evil you lend me some of your
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Mars. Jerome A. AmIdon.

Mary E. Amidon, So. wife OF Jerome
A. Amidon, died at 3.l5 o'clock yesterday
morning at her home at 10 Central street.
On May 20 Mrs Amidon sustained an
apoplectic shock. but she regained her
strength in large measure and appeared
to be doing we'll when, on Tuesday of last
week. she sank into a comatose condition,
due to leakage at the base of the brain
as a result Of the shock in May, and from
this condition she did not rally except for
brief intervals. Mrs. Amidon was born
in South Newfane Nov. TO- 1854 Her
maiden name was Mary r. Lamson and
she was the only child Of David ]. and
Cynthia (Phillips) Lamson. At the age
of seven years she came to Brattleboro,
and her home was in this town until she
was 20 years old. From then until 1880
she lived in New York. In that year she
returned to Brattleboro, and on June 20,
1882, she was married to Jerome A. Ami
don. For 10 years following 1880 she was
employed by the Estey Organ company,
In the valve department, In 1888 Mrs.
Amidon Joined Dennis RebelSah lodge. and
her work for the interest of that lodge
was almost without a parallel She was
secretary when she was taken i'll. hav-
ing held the office many years, and she
was past noble grand and one OF the best
loved and most faithful members OF the
lodge. She also was past president of
the ladies' aid society of the UniVersalist
church. She was one of the most con-
genial and companlonabe of women, and
the spirit of neighborliness and kindness
with which she was imbued mani
Tested itself continually. In her home
life she was bound by ties of tender de-
votion. Besides her husband she is sur
vived by her step-mother, Mrs. Esther NJ.
Lamson OF Cato, N. Y, a half brother,
Lloyd J. Lamson of Syracuse. N. Y,
machinist, and two half sisters Miss
Grace hanson, a nurse in Syracuse, and
Miss Florence Lamson of Brookline.
Mass, formerly OF Brattleboro and a we'll
known school teacher The funeral will
be held at the house at o'clock tomor-
row, Rev, Frank L. Masseek. pastor OF
the Uniyersalist church, officiating. The
burial viii be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
The members Of Dennis RebelSah lodge
win attend the funeral together.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Aet fOr the cOnneetIeus RIver Bower g.

Act for the Connecticut River Power Co.
Representative Gibson introduced Tues.
day House bill 565. which is an act grant.
Ing certain privileges to the Connections
River Power company. 1t was referred
10 the committee on corporations. The
act gives the corporation the power to
construct a dam or dams across the Con.
necticut river at any point opposite Brat
tleboro or Vernon, south of the suspen-
sion bridge in BratGeboro, 10 develop the
water power for municipal and manu-
featuring purposes, to produce electricity
for lighting streets, highways, etc.
provision Is made whereby the water shall
not to be raised within 2L miles Of the
dam OF the Bellows Falls Canal com
pany
The capital stock shall be 100000,
may be increased by a majority vote Of
It's stock holders to a sum not to EXCEED
S2,OOO,O0O. Shares will be 800 each. The
act will become void II the corporation
does not begin the work of construction
on the dam before Dec. l. 1908, and the
act shall be subject to the control Of
the legislature at any time to amend or
repeal as the public good may require
Provision is made for the protection Of
the rights of the railroad companies and
the BIattleboro Retreat from damage by
water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
eRATTLEeoRo PERSONAL.

w. +. Tanning left yesterday for a visit
ften days in Montreal and at lake near
that city.
Charles A. Boyden and DR.. II. L. Water
man went to New York on business trip
Tuesday
Albert Fessenden has moved from rs
Main street to Carrie Nichllss house on
Elliot street.
f. d. whitney started wednesday on
a business trip 10 Montpelier, Newport
and st. Adams
Miss Jennie L. whitney went to Fitch
burg Yesterday TO visit her aunt Mrs
Clara Hubbard
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cummings OF Ber-
nardston are visiting Mr. and Mrs c. w
Berry on their wedding trip.
l.. IT, Barber was in Boston last week
and while there sold "a Chickering grand
and high-gra Vose upright piano.
John Chandler OF Boston. accompanied
by another business man of that city,
walked from Keene to Brattleboro We'd
nesday.
Mrs. W. II. Minor OF New York Is Wis
itng with relatives I'm town. Mr. Minor
was here over Sunday, leaving on Monday
TO attend to his work as travelling sales
man.
Miss A. w. Anthony OF BrooklIne.
Mass. Is spending several days in Brat
tlehoru, guest Mt the Brooks House
Miss Anthony is in quest OF a residence
for both summer and winter.
o. Frank Bailey. jr.. while travelling for
the concern in st Paul. MINI, with which
he has been connected several years.
was taken suddenly III in South Dakota,
and, as soon as he could reach St Paul.
was taken TO a hospital. where he under
went serious operation. He was in the
hospital four weeks. but is now Mt his
nome hot he
expects TO resume his work I'm a short
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
IN THE LEGISLATURE YESTERDAY.
Both Houses Making a Good Record In
killing or Passing Bills.

Montpelier Nov. IS.
Harry Il. Burnham, the member elected
from Woodbury. who was unseated be-
cause he held the office OF postmaster
day OF pneumonia. The House on Thurs
day adopted suitable resolutions on his
death and appointed a committee to at
tend the funeral.
Political conditions in Burlington were
responsible for the bill passed by the
Senate, by which the appointment Of as
sistant ballot clerks was to be placed in
the hands Of political committees. 1t
was introduced by Senator Van Patten
Of Burlington and had a short lease OF
life when the House reached II.
The jamestown exposition bill. making
an appropriation of $40, 1000, came up In
the House Thursday morning and was
made a special order for next Tuesday.
The bill increasing the tax on rail-
road corporations came In Thursday
morning and went TO a third reading
without a protest
The reconstruction OF the judiciary
system OF the state was to have been
acted on Thursday afternoon. but as
several lawyers were absent, some of
them because OF Illness. II was passed
over.
Maxwell Evarts Of Windsor succeeded
in having his bill for n state fair taken up
and recopsdered and after some discus
sion It was passed by the House.
The bill to exempt new electric rail-
road lines from taxation for a term Of
ten years was made a special order for
next Friday.
Both houses are making a good record
In passing or killing bills. but there stlll
remains enough work so that the more
experienced members do not look for
final adjournment at the usual time.
Speaker Cheney took occasion this week
to thank the committees for the excellent
work they had done and they deserved It,
but the mere mechanical. necessary rou-
tine work OF disposing Of bills Is so great
that It can hardly be expected that two
weeks will suffice to close up the work
OF the session as there must be debates
over some OF the important measures re-
naming to be acted upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

What mean the various words which
are stamped on the lid and sides of a
cigar box? These are not mere fancy
names, but terms actually descriptive Of
the cigar. On the lid is the name OF the
cigar. The front Of the box describes
the shape and size, as "conchas,"
'reina," 'regalias." which state the
shape, and "perfecto infantes," "prin-
cesses," which signify the size. These
may be combined, as "conchas speciales,"
'eonehas fines" to state both shape and
size At the back of the box where the
lid turns over, is stamped the quality OF
the cigar-"superina, "fina," for" "su-
perior' and "bueno." being the terms in
the descending scale. The color of the
cigar is declared on the right-hand side
or end of the box. "Claro" signifies the
lightest colored, colorado claro" rather
dark, colorado" dark, colorado ma
duro'' darker "maduro' very dark, "os-
euro" extremely dark, negro" darkest.
According to Brussels scientific Jour
nal, the worlds production of rubber this
year will reach $4,000 tons. worth over
115,OOO,O 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Ole Bulls Violin.

A few friends and neighbors gathered
at the home OF Representative and Mrs
James II. Day OF Old Saybrook Saturday
evening that they might have the oppor-
tunity of hearing a distinguished VIC
linist, Walter Gotten Of Boston, who has
been for few days a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Day. Mr.. Gotten played the violin
given him by the late Ole Bull who was
near friend. This violin has an inter
esung history. 1t was made in the year
1647 by Nicholas Amati for a cardinal ana
was first used in the orchestra at ST.
Peters In Rome.
Later 1t was placed in the Vatican
where the case may still be seen. From
The cardinal it passed to one GuidinanL
and in course of time came into posses
sion of Sir Lucas. an English knight
remaining in his family 100 years Al
the end Of this time 1t was loaned "
King George ". Upon the death OF the
king II was returned to the Sir Lucas
family, where it remained until purchases
by Ole Bull. This. his favorite vionh
lay beside him when he died. The org
inal Italian varnish has never been re-
moved. The violin is set with diamonds
and insured for SIC, 000.-[Hartford Cou'
ant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.

The bowling matches between the SEN
iors and the printers resulted in each
team getting Two points for the cham
pionship. The printers took one match
by good margin and. although they lost
the other two matches. they were eight
ahead in the total score.
Four teams are now organized In the
bowling league, composed as follows:
Business men, a. S. Thompson, Alright.
G. Adams. ]. f. Mann and F. f. Barber:
Estey factory, Blanchard, Akeley. Good
win, Phelps and Dowley; Y. NJ c. A.
seniors. L. Stafford. F. Briggs. Ryan,
Jordan. Arnold and Riley: printers, JEFF
fers. Wood. Chandler. O'Connor. Rice
and Harding. The first match in the
series was played last week Thursday in
which the Estey team defeated the busi-
ness mer by S24 points. the score being
2075 to 1851.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

James A. Brown, Go, a lawyer who for
merly had a large practice in Chinese
cases concerning admission TO this coun-
try. died in Burlington Wednesday.
The soldiers home in Bennington had
so inmates on its roll June 30th Since
the home was opened 500 veterans have
been cared for in the institution.
A. loss OF $4,000 was caused by fire at
Brandon yesterday morning, five buildings
being destroyed-the grist mill and two
other buildings owned by the Heshobe
Electric company the ONCE building OF
ii. NJ. Gibson, lumber dealer, and the
grain store of Walker & AmidCn.
Albert Scarbo and Henry Butterfly,
each aged 13, who escaped from the YER
mont Industrial school, ~Vergennes. last
Saturday notified Supr. Ingalls, from
Cornwall, 25 miles away. Tuesday that
they were ready to return. They attempt
ed to walk out OF the state but heavy
snow drove them back.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
THE REASON WHY
We So Strongly Endorse and Rec
Ommend vinOl to the People of
BrattlebOrO.

Our local druggist, George E. Greene, says
1--WE do not believe there is a man, woman or
child in Brattleboro whom our famous cod
liver preparation, Vinol, will not benefit at
this season of the year.
eve believe there is no need for so many
people to drag around run down, tired out
and debilitated, or for old people to remain
weak and inhrm when we guarantee Vinol will
restore health and strength"
Continued Mr.. Greene: ''For centuries cod
liver oil has been recognized as the grandest
of all bodybuilding agents for wasted human
strength and vitality, but on account of the
nauseating and system-coggng oil which en-
veloped its curative properties few could take
it with benefit.
In Vinol you get in a concentrated form
every one of the curative and strength-creating
elements of cod liver oil actually taken from
fresh Gods livers, the useless, system-clogging
oil eliminated, and tonic iron added
"Ninol is guaranteed by over FIVE thousand
OF the leading druggists of the United States
to create strength for old people, for the
rundown, tired and debilitated, weakly,
siekly women and children, and after a Sc
we're sickness
We ask every such person in Brattleboro
10 try NinoL 1t costs nothing II it fails"
George z. Greene, druggist.
Note.--While we are sole agents for Vinol
IN bIattleboro, Il is now for sale at the lead
in your town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

Sometimes, in dreams, see a room
With massive walls and fair;
Rose-shaded lights shut out the gloom
The air Is sweet with flowers in bloom
And you are there.
Sometimes, the room / see in dreams
Is homely small and bare;
The table waits. the kettle steams'
Ger all the CHEEKY freight streams
AM you are there.
What matter. dear, which dream come
true;
The mansion rich and rare,
The little cottage hid from view
In Gods own sunshine, wind and dew
II you are there? ,.1
--[Alice 70. Allen in Good Housekeeping
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
He Was tha.Rov.

A publisher who occupies a loft in
Seventh street directed one OF his clerks
to hang out a boy Wanted" sign at
the street entrance few days ago. The
card had been swinging to the breeze only
a few minutes when a red-haired little
lad climbed to the publishers office
with the sign under his arm. Say, mis-
ter" he demanded Of the publisher, did
youse hang out CHS here Boy Wanted'
sign?"
Il did" replied the publisher sternly.
why did you tear II DOWN."
Back OF his frecKles the youngster was
gazing in wonder at the mans stupidity.
'Hully geel" he blurred, why, I'm che
boy"
And he was.-[New York Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

While digging a ditch George Bennett OF
Danville, found ~ cent dated 1905 buried
four feet belo wthe surface. The coin was
bright, indicating that it was new when
lost.
Reese Wigles, SO. who declared that
he was the smallest man in the world,
died at retreat near Wilkesbarre, Pa.
recently. He was but 81 inches tall, four
inches shorter than Gen. Tom Thumb.
Wiggles was born in Wales and in his
youth was exhibited a great deal He had
stood on the same platform with Gen. Tom
Thumb in Wales and was exhibited alone
in this country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
"rhe Lion and the Mouse. .

There is great deal of novelty con-
nected with 1.-The Lion and the Mouse"
a dramatic picture OF household life con-
nected with the career of a financial
magnate. Ready Money Ryder, the
central character of the play who repre-
sents the money octopus of the present
time is probably one Of he greatest char
acterizations ever written into an Amer
lean play The great drama is one Of the
most successful ever produced I'm this
country. 1t has had an uninterrupted run
in New York Of almost a year and is
still being presented there. Henry B..
Harris will OFFER the play at the Audito-
rum tomorrow, Saturday, evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Hot Chicken PIE Supper.

The farce, Squire Judkins's Pairing Bee
and a sale of the usual variety of articles
by Protective Grange will take place at
their halls on Elliot street Tuesday even
ing, Nov. 20. Supper from $50 to s
o'clock, 35 cents. Admission 20 enter
tainment and sale, Is cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

The report Of the deposed state cattle
commissioners q. H .Terrill, F. A. Rich
and George f. Stevens shows that In the
biennial period they tested 2s,398 cattle
apeNtheir expenses amounted to $50, 1872.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Gbe l)rrmunt 9B@nis.
TEN PAGES.
ANNoUNc EN- ENTs.

Quick lunch at Jacobss, A Main ST.
New Framed Pictures in great variety
at Clapp & Joness.
Fill up your post card album with beau
tiful North American scenery from Clapp
g. Joness large assortment.
Twentieth Century health bread, cakes,
pies, cookies, doughnuts, etc. Wedding
cake a speciality All goods home made
]. b. Jacobs, AZ Main st.
Rrattfeboro Private School, SO Main ST.
Shorthand and teachers courses a spec
iality. school opens Sept. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

II you are tired taking the old.fashioned
gripping pills, try Carter'S Little Liver Pills
and take some comfort. man can't stand
everything. One pill dose. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
THE COLLEGES TIED.
Dramatic Interest In the Coming Dart
mouth Brown Game In Springfield,
Mass

Unusual interest attaches to the com
ing Dartmouth Brown game in Spring.
field, Mass, Saturday. Nov. "a, for the
reason that since 1894 each college has
won five games and one was a tie This
will be a great struggle and each team is
making a great move to win out The
new rules have been enthusiastically APP
proved by President Eliot of Harvard.
They add greatly to the interest OF the
game for the spectator. Tickets, which
are now on sale. are advertised elsewhere
in this issue of ThePhoenix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16
Advertised Letters.

Men-Edwin Bolin, Robert Work' HOp'
l. Lowell 2. ~, p
Women-AIiss Matde Barst ow, Mrs I,r e
A. Simonds, Mrs. Nettie tnoinas'
Eddie Waters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-11-16

George z, Greene's Is the place 20 buy Mona
stomach tablets, the guaranteed cure for in
digestion.