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Morris tribune., 1907-05-18
MISCELLANEOUS
Nephew Smiths Chief Heir.

Nephew Smiths Chief Heir.
The fortune held by the late James
II. Smith. known in Wall street as
"Silent' Smith, which was believed to
be near $5O.OOO,OOO, has now been d.
vided among the heirs by the will pro-
bated at New York on the day of the
funeral. The real value Of the estate
Is found to be not over $25,OOO,OO0. OF
this the largest piece goes to George
G. Mason, nephew, who has worked
his way UP from the shops in the serv-
ice Of the st. Paul railroad. He gets
$12,OOO,OOO. A third goes to another
nephew, William Smith Mason. a
young real estate man Of Evanston,
ILL.,, while 100000 Is left to the wild
ow, $1,OO0,OOO to titled sister, Lady
Cooper Of England, and smaller
amounts to other relatives.
Octopus Breaks All Records.
The submarine torpedo boat Octo-
pus, under trial at Newport made
three speed runs with Captain Mark
and other members of the naval board
as passengers, during which she broke
all records by making an average speed
of 10 knots an hour and a maximum
Of 1915 knots for one mile. A feature
Of the test was the use for the first
time of submarine bell with which
the Octopus is equipped. and by means
Of which connection was kept up with
the receiving apparatus on a surface
boat constantly during the submersion
Another Texas Storm.
A tornado destroyed the towns Of
Ridgway and Birthright, Tex, on the
9th inst. nine persons being reported
killed and many injured.
Ian Mac!aren Dead.
DR.. John Watson the English minis
ter, known best by his pen name of
Ian Maclaren, died at Mount Pleasant,
Ia. May after a long illness. His
reputation as a writer was made after
middle life, beginning in 1894 with the
publication of Beside the Bonnie Brier
Bush"
Railroad Wants BeardIess Men.
The Burlington Railroad company
has issued from general headquarters
an order requiring all conductors en-
ployed on it's 5000 miles Of road to re-
move their whiskers by a certain day
or explain their failure to do so. 1t
has also been ordered that white vests
and ties shall be worn. The reason
given for the order is a desire to Sc
cure uniformity and the more business
like appearance Of the smooth shaven
face
Heavy Fatalities on Railroads.
The report of the interstate COM
merce commission, covering the months
Of October, November and December,
1906, gives the number of collisions
and derailments during that period as
1865, of which sol affected passenger
rains. The number Of passengers and
killed was 474, of which 1870
we're passengers, the largest list on
'ecord for any quarter. excepting that
ending with September, 1904. The to-
al number of casualties to passengers
md employees on duty was 2O.944.
The compilation of causes of forty
train accidents showed
hat in twenty-one cases the disaster
vas directly traceable to carelessness.
error of judgment or negligence on the
,art of railroad employees. In a sur
,risingly large number of cases the
men responsible for these lapses were
concluded on page y.
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18

railroad under contract gets As per
cent of the gross receipts of the ex-
press company and that by it's own
tables it would appear that there was
no real profit even at the ST rate and
says, IAN express company cannot jus
tify rate showing that it gives a
service that is exceptionally expensive
where the burden of the rate charged
increases an already sufficient return
to the railroad" The sixty cent rate
Is ordered to be put into effect from
June 10.
Won't Raise Canal Wages.
The decision Of Secretary Taft al
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18

Jersey points to
New York city
were excessive
and unjust. This
rate was raised
last year from
80 cents a hun
dred to 81 a hun
dred. Com mis-
sioner Franklin
Lane, who de-
livers the opin-
ion Of the com
mission, b o d S
t b a t the rate
should not be
over so cents.
Ho G~I~ 4L4 AZ
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18

spired to cause
the murder of
the late eX-GOv-
ernOr Frank
Steunenberg of
Idaho Dec. 80,
1905, ] I'D g e
Wood presiding,
noted counsel
offending on
both sides and
the entire coun-
try alive to the
critical nature
Of the legal con-
test thus def
nitely begun aft
er mum erOuS
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18

Ir / 8 b p 9 Cpl 9
would continue
to send repre-.
sentatives to the
imperial parlia-
ment in London.
TIL o u,g b thus
limited In scope,
the bill would
have the object
Of associating
sentiment or the
Iri s b p eople
with the admin
/ s t r a ion of
many purely 10
I SS
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18

aomentous Legal Battle Begun
at Boise City-Strikes Para
bze San Francisco and Check
New York's Ocean Commerce.
Foraker In Taft Band Wagon.
Limited Home Rule Scheme For
ireland Up-Boy Heir to Span
ish Throne Born-Sant0 Do
mingo to BE Americas Ward.
Germany Refuses to Discuss
Limitation of Armament.
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18

First Express Rate Ruling.

First Express Rate Ruling.
The interstate commerce commission
has rendered it's first decision on the
reasonableness of an express company
rate in a case brought by the Society
Of American Florists. who claimed that
the rate on cut flowers from New
Morris tribune., 1907-05-18
I-GAL-CRIMINAL
Miner HI atwood t

Miner Haywood to the Bar.
In the Ada county courthouse at
Boise City. Ida, May 9 William D.
Haywood. secretary and treasurer of
the Western Federation Of Miners, was
placed on trial as one Of the three fed
sration men charged with having con-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
The State Fair.
bennington Banner. ]

Now that President Maxwell Evarts
has shown what can be done to push
things in Vermont, it is not improbable
that the people will want to put him at
work in our state in still broader fields
in the not distant future.-I Burlington
Free Press.
a" Make haste slowly says the st. AL
bans Messenger, in commenting on the
squib of the Free Press that the state
may require greater tnings of Maxwell
Evarts in the future, now that he has
shown that he can manage a state fair
Is Evarts becoming a menace to the
Vermont system so soon?'-[ Montpelier
Journal.
The Montpelier Journal seems to have
taken upon itself the duties of press
agent for Maxwell Evarts of the state
fair association and is getting some as
sistance from other papers not over IA
miliar with the facts. We are yet to be
convinced, however, that Mr.. Evarts has
shown that he can manage a state fair or
anything like II. He showed energy, ac-
tivity and ability in getting together ma
terial for the greatest fair ever held in
Vermont and then failed completely in
putting the show before the public and in
executive management of the fair itself
For instance what can be said of a
fair management that compelled patrons
of the fair to wait outside the gates for
three quarters of an hour before they
could enter, condition that could have
been permanently remedied in ten min
utes? What can be said of fair man.
agement that expected an attendance Of
10000 people and got $4,000, yet provided
feeding arrangements not adequate for
over 5000? What can be said of man
agement that ignored or allowed exhibit
oFs to defy the state laws and regula-
tions relative to bringing cattle into the
state without knowing whether they were
infected by disease or not? What can be
said of fair management that allowed
walks and entrances to exhibition build
ings to remain impossible during a three
days fair when one man with a mule
and a dump cart could have made them
all right without interfering with the
fair?
Now we do not think that Mr. Evarts
should be blamed very seriously He
did better than many men would have
done in his place, but at the same time
we are yet to be convinced that he has
shown talent to justify the bouquets
that have been thrown at him. He has
merely done enough to deserve another
chance. to see If he cannot do really
we'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WESTMINSTER Err.
Mrs. Solon Kendall.

The death of Mrs. Scion Kendall, which
occurred Oct. -, was shock to many
in the community, although it was known
that her condition was critical. Her hus-
band and friends had strong hopes of her
recovery, but the blow fell, robbng Mr.
Kendall of both wife and child.
Mrs. Kendall was the daughter of Fred
erick and Cornelia Hawley, born in North
Hadley Jan. l, 1864. She was married to
Scion Kendall March IA, 1905. and had
lived in town since then. Her church
membership covered a period of nearly
25 years Besides her husband, she
leaves her father, three sisters, Mrs. Hat
tie L. Bardwell of Whately, Mass, Mrs.
Minnie b. Torrey OF Easthampton, Mass,
and Miss Cornelia Hawley of Palmer,
Mass; also three brothers, John of South
Deerfeld. Mass, Myron of Springfield,
Mass, and Emery of Easthampton, Mass.
Two of the sisters and two of the broth
ers were present at the funeral.
Several years of her life were spent in
Hatfield, where she had many loyal
friends, and where she was very active in
church work. She was matron of the
Home for Aged Women in Northampton
three years, leaving there when she was
married. Kind membranes from the
Home where she had endeared herself by
loving deeds were received by Mrs. Ken
dali during her last illenss. The death
of Mrs. Kendall's mother, which occurred
three weeks before her marriage, was a
great sorrow. from which she never fully
recovered. She was a devoted wife and
kind neighbor, always ready to lend the
helping hand to those about her.
The funeral was held at her late home
Tuesday at IL o'clock, Rev. w. +. Whit
comb officiating. Rev. ID. J.. Sanford of
Bellows Falls, being present as a friend
| of Mr. Kendall, was invited to offer the
invocation. The floral tributes from the
| Sunday school were fraught with that I'M
| speakable sympathy which can be con-
veyed in no other manner so delicate,
Mrs Kendall's Sunday school class of
| boys, THE Volunteers" which she or
ganiZed, gave a beautiful cross as an eX-
preston of their love and appreciation OF
! her work with them. The singing was
| by a quartet. The sympathy of the entire
community goes cut to Mr.. Kendall in
| his great loss. The burial was in Wind
! ham Wednesday. Rev. w +. Whitcomb
went with the friends to officiate at the
! commital service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Jane Pease is visiting in Weston.
L. o. Wilbur is in Springfield, Mass, on
business this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Landman are in
Springfield this week.
Ninety new books have been added to
the library during the past week.
Mrs. c. b. Walker is spending two
weeks with friends in Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Peabody of Ches-
ter spent Sunday at o. S. Stuart's.
Fred Winchester of Granville, n. Y,
a former resident, is calling on friends
here.
Fred Vale shipped two carloads of
cider apples to Aver, Mass, on Wednes-
day
Mrs. A. r. Mofitt is visiting in her
daughters family in West Wardsboro this
week.
Several from here attended the funeral
of Mrs II. a. Hannum in Weston on
Thursday.
Mrs. +. +. Coburn and son returned to
their home in Bernardston, Mass, on
Wednesday after a few weeks visit.
Work is steadily going on at the Bap-
fist church. The painters are doing their
work. The new furnace has arrived and
will be put in this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall. Mrs. f. A.
Hulett, Mrs. w. Il. Hunt ana Mrs. Music
Skinner attended the district meeting of
Rebekahs at Bennington Friday.
Frank Holt shipped his household goods
to Westminster on Thursday and the
family will soon go. Mr.. Holt has a posi-
ton in G. II. Walkers store. We are
sorry to lose them from our community
Willard Coleman of Chester who Is
shaving scythe sticks on the farm of +.
Magoon, lost his horse last Saturday. AS
he had owned 1t since 1t was a young
colt he was attached to it and felt the
loss other than in pecunary way.
Mrs. Rachel Cobb celebrated her S1st
birthday anniversary at her home in the
family of w. II. Landman on Tuesday.
Her children, Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Rawson,
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Landman and George
Cobb, two grandchildren and two great
grandchildren and one nephew were pres
ent on this occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WILMINGTON,

Ralph Fifield has returned to his home
in Thetford.
Fred b. Hubbard of Illinois has visited
in town recently.
Col. George II. Bond of Brattleboro was
in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Baker and Mr..
Foster were here on the excursion from
Boston.
The two cases of diphtheria have been
released from quarantine and no new
cases are reported.
The ladies OF the Universalist society
cleared about $50 from their chicken pie
supper Thursday evening.
Mr.. Bigelow has finished work in the
office of the Deerfield River company and
the position is now filled by Mr.. Sanborn
of Houlton, Me.
Senator Redfeld Proctor, Mrs. Proctor
and Mrs. Fletcher d. Proctor passed
through town on Tuesday, stopping at
the hotel for dinner.
]. II. Buckley returned from the North
Adams hospital Saturday after being
there II days, having undergone an
operation for appendicitis.
George Z. Haynes, who is here from
California, had the misfortune to lose
his pocketbook containing over $50, on
Monday. No trace has been found of the
property
Miss Mary Bellows left Thursday for a
two weeks vacation. She will visit rela-
tives in Newark. N. ]. Her place at the
Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington railroad
office is being filled by Miss Mary Hayes
of Adams, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
OLD FOLKS
Can Regain New Strength.

While it is impossible for tho aged to
renew their youth we want to say to all
elderly people in Brattleboro that they
can renew their strength by taking our
delicious cod liver preparation, Vinol.
Vinol being rich in the elements of
life. is an ideal strengthened and body
builder for old folks.
Mr.. A. j. Barker Of Evansville Ind,
says: "There is no other medicine in
the world equal to Vinol for elderly
epople, l would not take a thousand dol
lars for the good it has done me-"
Vinol is not patent medicine, but a
real cod liver preparation made by
a scientific, eXtractive and concentrating
process from fresh Gods livers combining
with peptonate-of-iron all the medicinal,
healing, bodybuilding elements of cod
liver.o but no OIL
Vinol tones up the digestive organs,
moies rich red blood, and sound, steady
nerves. In this way 1t repairs worn It's
sues, checks the natural decline of the
aged, builds up the run down, tired and
debilitated, and replaces weakness with
strength. We ask every aged or weak
person in Brattleboro to try Vinol on our
offer TO return money If it fails to give
satisfaction. George e. Greene, Druggist,
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Annual Meeting Of the Vermont Historical
Society,"

The annual meeting OF the Vermont
Historical society was held in the state
house in Montpelier Tuesday
The treasurer's report showed a ball
ance in the treasury of $4,000, also
deed of trust for $2,524.13 on the Ad-
miral Dewey fund. The report of the
librarian showed that so volumes had
been added during the year and IA of
the original letters of Ira Allen saved
The last legislature appropriated $1,000
for the purpose of cataloguing the So
ciety's books and it was voted that this
work be taken up at once. Since the
last meeting there have been five deaths
among the members of the society as
follows: President G. G. Benedict of
Burlington, Edward Wells of Burlington,
Col. Fred e. Smith of Montpelier, John
H. Merrifield Of Newfane and Judge Harry
Cushman' of Bennington.
The following officers were elected
President, w. w. Shckney of Ludlow
vice presidents, John L. Goodrich Of Bur-
lington, Frank L. Greene of St. Adams,
F. w. Baldwin of Barton; recording
secretary, ]. A. DeBoer of Montpelier;
corresponding secretaries, It. S. Peck of
Burlington and c. S. Forbes of st. AL
bans; treasurer, II. -. .eld of Rutland;
librarian, e. NJ. Goddard of Montpelier.
Z. D. Field was elected temporary secre-
tary of Tuesdays meeting in the absence
of his father.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

My favorite character in fiction, Mrs. c.
F. Arnold Mrs. S. NJ. Nutting, Mrs. c.
w. Bishop; music
John Richmond, a farmer living on
Rock hill, went to his apple orchard
Friday to gather apples. but found that
someone had preceded him and not only
gathered but sacked a large share OF the
fruit, which, as may well be supposed,
MIR. Richmond took the liberty to take
home with him. Mr.. Richmond says that
If the parties who attempted to rob the
orchard will call at his house they may
have their sacks, as he has more sacks
than apples
A rare opportunity to spend profitable
evening is offered the people of this town
by the state of Vermont, in whose in
terest Editor Frank l.. Greene of st. AL
bans and Judge E. B. Finn of Springfield
will speak in the town hall in Putney
Friday evening, Nov. l. The particulars
are given in the Putney correspondence
in this paper. To the teachers also is
extended a cordial invitation to be
present at the afternoon meeting when
Superintendent Mason S. Stone will give
an address in their interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
JACKSONVILLE.
The Cobb Family Reunion.

An extremely pleasant family gathering
was held Oct Q. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. p. Rawson. when a reunion OF
the descendants of Hiram Cobb took
place. All but one of the family of five
sons and four daughters are living and
were present. Thirty-five sat down to the
bountiful dinner, and later were photo
graphed the youngest member of the
group being Miss Agnes Isabel Raw
son, who is three weeks of age. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs. T..
Webster johnson and Miss Doris John
son of BernardstOn, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs.
Zina Cobb and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cobb
of Townshend, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Cobb,
Horace Cobb. Mr.. and Mrs. All Cobb
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cobb and
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Stocker of Wards
boro Miss Ellen Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Roberts and little son, and Harl Benson
of Winhall A fact worthy of note is that
this reunion was held at the house which
was for many years the home OF the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Cobb, where the
youngest of their children were born, and
where Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Rawson, who
bought the place within the past year,
were married 40 years ago last May.
The bright, pleasant day contributed to
the success of the gathering, as nearly
all the party drove from their respective
homes. The occasion proved so enjoyable
that before the company separated plans
were made for a similar reunion next
year, and the older members of the fam
lily hope to make it a permanent annual
institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
WESTMINSTER MEsr.

Edward Campbell has been i'll with tom
silits.
d. C. Gorham, one of our oldest resi-
dents. is very feeble.
The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
Mary Buxton Thursday afternoon.
Maple Grove Grange held its annual
harvest supper Thursday evening.
Mrs. Carrie Allen of Brattleboro has
been staying a week at Walter BuXtons
Mrs. Harlan Goodhue was the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. A. f. Schwenk, in
Bratteboro a part of last week.
Many of the apples harvested in this
place have been sold. \ man from Wal
pole bought several lots last week and
Seymour Minard has been buying for
dealers in Springfield, Mass.
A. p. Ranney and Mr. King attended
the inspection of Greenwood Grand
Army post in Putney Tuesday evening
After the exercises refreshments were
served.
Rev. Willis T. Sparhawk of Randolph
spoke in the church last Sunday morning
supplying for Mr.. Fisher, who is attending
the meetings of the national council in
Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Sparhawk will
speak again next Sunday. after which IL
is expected that Mr.. Fisher will be al
home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. NJ A. Gridley has returned home
Mrs. ella Payne has returned to New
York
Edward Van Bergrum of New York
is i'm town.
Pomona Grange will meet here next
Wednesday oct. 20.
Mr. and Mrs. George Shattuck are
working at DR.. Arnold's.
Clara Marden of Manchester was at
home the latter part Of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Mathison Tarbell and
daughter, Amy of Beloit, Kans, were re-
cent visitors in town.
Mr.. and mrs. J. II. Hathorn and Mr.
and Mrs Fisher attended the funeral of
w. Ward Mathorn in Ludlow last Thurs
day.
Willie Ward IIathorn. formerly n resi-
dent of this town, died at the home of
his father Col. r. e. Sathorn, in Lud-
low, Oct s. He was never strong phys
ically, being unable to walk after his
tenth year and had been bedridden dur
ing the past five years. lie obtained
good education in spite of these Obstacles
was n great reader and possessed a very
remarkable memory. Despite his con-
dition he maintained a happy and cheer
full disposition, apparently enjoying life
rs well as those who were able to get
about the world lie surely performed q
beautiful mission on earth by teaching a
lesson Of patience and fortitude to all
with whom he was associated. He has
always been surrounded by loving rela-
tives and friends who tenderly cared for
him and did everything i'm their power
to make his life as bright and pleasant
as possible. Funeral services were held
at his fathers home Thursday after
noon, Rev. Mr.. Griffith officiating. The
floral tributes were numerous and beau
tiful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
NORTHERN COUNTY
sAXToNs RIVER.

Dorothy Walsh is visiting at Martin
Fishers in Grafton.
Mrs Lula Rawson of Chester has been
visiting at home this week.
Miss Violet French went Wednesday to
Albany, N. Y, where she will study mu-
sic.
Mrs. Ellen Stearns has returned from
Sufield Conn, where she spent some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith of West
Townshend visited at Charles Carleton
sunday
Mrs. Felix Forget of Chesterfield re-
Gently visited her daughter, Mrs. G. p.
Alexander.
c. H. Twitchell is painting his house
on the outside and will make some in
terror repairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson and daugn-
ter, Nettie, of Townshend visited at H. c.
Johnson's Saturday.
Miss Deborah Cory has charge of the
Office work and ticket selling for the
electric road at Gageville.
Carl Dwinnell OF Walpole was with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. V. ST.
monds, the first of the week.
A lawyer was in town Wednesday to
secure witnesses and evidence for the
trial of Will Fairbanks this week.
Mrs. E. T. Wood and daughter of Lyn-
donyille and Mrs. Flora Cassidy of Bel
lows Falls visited at Fred Woods last
week.
A game of football will be played Sat
urday at Vermont academy between the
academy and Lebanon high schooI
eleVens.
Rev. ]. d. Pope came last week to visit
in town before going to Huntington, W.
Va, to live with his daughter who Is a
teacher there.
Mrs. Betsey Gale Mrs. r, L. Twitch-
ell and her great grandson Lloyu
stroud, went to Windham Sunday to visit
two weeks or more.
The graded schools are having recess
until Tuesday on account of the an
nual meeting of the Vermont state
Teachers association in Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

very large lecture room and class rooms
The second floor will be devoted to class
rooms and labora tories; one of these is
provided with n rolling partition so that
it may be used for lectures or divided into
a number of class rooms. The third floor
is lighted by seven large windows COM
posed of glass tiles set into the roof and
will be used for experimental and other
purposes. A part of the basement will
be used for dairy work. and there are
also large rooms for the storage of farm
machinery.
Suitable dedicatory exercises will be
held when the interior Is finished and the
building is ready for use.