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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
TWIN SISTERS TO WED
MEN or SIMILAR NAMES
One Bridegroom VIII Be Frederick
Allen Fuller, the Other Fred
e.'sk Allen Cover of
the Navy
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
BOSTON Aug. 7.-After passing
through the various successive stages OF
life. from the era of sticky sticks of candy
and kindergartens to the dignity of young
womanhood, hand in hand, so to speak,
Bertha and Segrid Swensson, the twin
daughters of Mrs. Bertha Swensson OF l6
Everett street, Melrose, have announced
simultaneously their engagements.
The young women, who look alike,
whose manners are similar, and whose
creations always have been Identical,
almost seem to have been assisted
once more in their selection when little
Dan passed the word along, for the
fortunate young men in the case both
answer to the first and second names OF
Frederick Allen.
One of these, Frederick Allen Fuller of
Chelsea, is employed by the Bay State
Trust company; the other, Frederick AL
len Cover of wyoming Highlands, is a
first officer on the Ell Rio of Uncle Sans
South Pacific fleet. Both were prominent
in their high school days in their re-
spective towns, and, strangely, were cap
tains of their school football teams for
two years.
The girls are we'll known in Melrose,
where they were in the same classes In
the grammar and high schools. The
double announcement was surprise to
their friends, none Of whom had the
slightest suspicion of the seriousness of
the situation. The Misses Swensson abso-
lutely refuse to tell when the probable
double wedding will be celebrated.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
CHINA AND OPIUM

BOUT twenty years ago, when the
al Frances Willard temperance cru
IA sade was at it's zenith, the Ameri-
can people hailed the alliance of Great
Britain in the movement, through the
splendid personality and efficient labors
of Lady Henry Somerset, and Britons
everywhere took great credit to them
selves for the high moral plane on
which their nation stood
The Chinese nation is just now in the
throes of great reformation in the
matter of using opium, and thereby
holds the British government UP to
merited scorn; and the worst feature
of the case is that when the world was
bowing to England's forceful temper
ance work that government was slowly
but surely killing off the Chinese peo-
pie, and all because there were mil
lions in it.
The opium trade has it's chief center
in British India, and the annual income
from exports of opium to China for the
year 1906 was $24,032, ,260, all of which
was gathered from opium landed at the
treaty ports of that nation, whence it
was scattered all over the land and used
to ruin, body and soul, hundreds of
thousands of men and women. The
fearful inroads made by drink in the
civilized world are not to be compared
with the havoc wrought by opium in
China.
Under the influence of men educated
1f OP
China has issued laws calling for the
complete extinction of the traffic within
the next ten years, and the government
of India is greatly exercised thereat,
for the budget for the fiscal year now
on was drafted on the strength of 10
per cent increase in opium sales over
last year.
The most potent cause of the present
pitiahle condition of China is the opium
habit, and Chinese blame Great Britain
for having forced the evil on them, cit
ing the fact that in 1839-42 she waged
war on China because the latter tried
to prevent British merchants from
smuggling opium into Chinese ports.
Opium has eaten into the morals of
Chtna's governing ana literary GLASS;
and the result has been corrupt gov
crnrnent for sixty years past. Now
that China realizes at last the evil
effects Of the drug she feels unkindly
toward Britons.
China has been helped to this needed
step by comparing conditions existing
in Japan with her own helpless state
Japan has long prohibited opium smok-
ing, which with her is made crime
punishable by ten years penal servi-
tude, and this law is one of the causes
of the advancement of Japan.
In the light of the foregoing facts
the '.hoIier than thou" attitude OF
Britain on the temperance and slavery
questions will appeal to the nations as
extremely hypocritical.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
ACCIDENTAL DEATH is
VERDICT OF CORONER
Railroad Company Exonerated Of All
Blame In Connection with
Deaths of Employees by
Boiler Explosion

Conductor Frank Phillips and Fireman
j. j. O'Conell, the men who were killed
in the boiler explosion at San Juan Capis-
trano Monday, met their deaths as the
result of an accident, according to the
coroners inquest held in Los Angeles yes
terday. The Santa Fe railroad, of which
the men were employees, was exonerated
from all blame.
The men were standing near engine No
"a of the Santa Fe road at the time of
the explosion. The engine was demolished
and O'Connel was killed instantly
Phillips was brought to Los Angles and
died the following day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

That San Francisco correspondent of
the Associated Press who, in describing
a fist fight by attorneys made pugilistic
literature is more of wonder than was
at first supposed. Not content with his
fearsome language regarding the
abraded nose, to which attention was
called yesterday, this founder of new
school of sporting writer's gives us In
his 'story" the following gems:
"Interjected forms of bystanding
peacemakers."
"Spreckels and Cobb became alert
figures OF intervention"
"Halsey wedged into the scurling
mass" C'scurling'' is good).
johnson wiped the drops of exertiou
from his brow"
"Cook explained that the crimson
asterisk on his nose was not imprinted
by the knuckles of Johnson, but by
diamond ring on the right hand (third
finger, 1t is supposedly of Mr.. Schlessin-
GER"
Far be it from the sedate Associated
Press to indulge in levity, therefore 1t
is to be concluded this description of
fight is to be taken with due serious
ness. But if his school flourishes what
Is to become of the poor sporting edi-
tors? Must they learn to describe
prize fight after the style of Henry
James?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
SAY THEY WILL NOT
HIRE TOBACCO USERS

Special to The Herald
WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. Ut has
been announced by Frank Miles Day &
Bro, architects of Philadelphia, that
users of tobacco will not be employed on
the 100000 building now being constructed
In Wilmington for the Young Mems
Christian association. These architects
have drawn the plans. The edict has
caused such a stir that the structure will
doubtless be delayed.
The architects order is: "No smoking
or tobacco splitting will be allowed dur
ing the progress of the work. Any one
disobeying this provision will be subject
to instant dismissal by the architects
directly or through the contractor en-
ploying such person.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Well, well, the aerial navigation
problem has been solved again and the
man who found the solution is in Los
Angeles. The new machine sis modelled
after a Bird and has an elliptical or
oblong body, with long wings and
tail" Sounds like too much roquefort,
late at night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

in convicts garb, the immense costs
of the trials would be reduced to a
minimum and the nerve-racking sus-
pense of delay be avoided. Then, too,
the certainty of conviction of guilty
persons would be powerful deterrent
to crime and would relieve the over
burdened dockets of our criminal
courts
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Go to the polls and register your
vote. How you vote is your busi-
ness, but the community at large mas a
right to demand that you do vote' one
way or the other.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

The present day Lady Godiva,
vaudeville actress, made her ride
through Coventry yesterday clothed IN
feshings and gauze. According to
press dispatches 100000 "peeping Toms"
witnessed the spectacle.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

''Why didn't you accept Jack when he pro-
posed?'
standing was, my dear"
''I didn't know you were marrying for
rches'
II am not, my dear. Merely alimony.'-
Milwaukee Sentinel
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

With France bombarding Moroccan
ports, Turkish troops overrunning
Persia and Central America preparing
for another scrap, the dove of peace
seems to have lost few tail feathers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Emil thinner entered plea OF not
guilty at San Francisco yesterday to
charge of contempt of court for refus-
ing to testify in the Glass trial Can IL
be possible that thinner really did tes-
tify after all and that the papers were
"scooped" on the news?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Rockefeller's physician predicts
long life for his patient, and if a few
more of those $29,OOOOOO fines are levied
and collected John D. may yet realize
Carnegie's dream and die poor man.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

The American press humorists are TO
visit Goldfield on their way home from
Los Angeles, and they might as well
understand right now that the enter
tainment they will have in that town
will he no ioke-the next morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
RANCHER SCORED BY
HEALTH OFFICIALS
INSPECTORS SAY PLACE REEks
WITH FILTH
Majority Of Cows Are Diseased, Say
Board Members, and Seek
Means to Stop Sale
of Milk

William Niles, a well-to-do Los Angeles
with the health department, came in for
a scorching at yesterdays session of the
health board
His ranch at Sherman. which has been
inspected" by every health officer and
milk inspector on the force, besides coun-
ty and state board of health members,
and usually brought much criticism, was
again the subject of sharp discussion.
DR.. Harris Garcelon assistant health
officer after remarking that he found
two-thirds of the herd of cows suffering
from diseased udders. said he would not
drink milk from there if paid a big
salary.
Mayor Harper said he had been at the
Sherman ranch and most of the health
officers present at the board meeting re-
echoed the complaints
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

1t is said that every inch of human
skin contains $500 perspiration pores.
Missouri folk, after their experience of
yesterday, probably will not dispute the
count
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Rockefeller's physician says the oil
magnate will likely live to be 94 years
old. Twenty-nine million dollars will
pay John DIS board at the public dln-
ing table for many years, so If he VIII
kindly pay that fine he'll be welcome
to strive for Methusaleh honors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

A chorus girl was injured at Oakland
yesterday in wreck. Automobile, of
course. Didn't think it was street
car, did you?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Los Angeles striking telegraphers say
the trouble was caused by woman IN
Oakland. Cherchez la femme.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

A Venice restaurant man has tasted
for three weeks. If he's as squeamish
as that he ought to keep out of the
kitchen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Senator Beveridge is married and he
probably will not do so much talking
from now on,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Coal is $13 a ton. There's that blamed
hoodoo number again.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
WITH THE FUNNY MEN

Kind Lady-And are they good to you at the
work house?
Tramp-oh, no, am, they're VERY cruel;
they makes US wash ourselves. s.-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Young Ostrich-Good morning, auntie. Have
not seen you for some time.
Auntie Ostrich-Goodness! How the young
ones do grow. 1 remember you when your neck
wasn't eight inches long and you hadn't sense
enough TO bury your head in the sand.-Puck.
Abou Ben Adhem had just asSedN to be put
down as one who loved his fellowmen
IT never throw an orange peel on the side
walk" he explained
Herewith the angel saw that his name led all
the rest.-New York Sun.
''Are YOU happier now that you own your
own home?" asked the solicitous friend.
'Of course" answered Mr.. Meekton there
is a proud satisfaction in having my own
place But occasionally 1 can't help longing
for the time when my wife kicked to the land
lord for repairs instead Of coming to me."-
washington Star
.Don't YOU tlink,' asked Mrs. Oldcastle.
''that Miss Withefspoon has patrician face 2"
''Oh replied her hostess, hanging her $4,000
necklace over the back OF cnair' DON'T
think she has She claims, at least that her
folks were all English and that there isn't
drop of Irish blood in her veins. ."-Chicago
Record Herald.
Knfcker-Got any mosquitoes in your house?
Suburbs-No; the windows are too small for
them to get in.-New York Sun.
'swhat kind of a man would You like for
husband?"
.'oh, either bachelor widower. I'm not
particular which. ."-Illustrated Bits
Niece-Doesn't the spring mean anything to
you" uncle?
No. not now, my dear. But when I was 2l
used TO write verses on it.-Los Loisirs.
The cop-How did you come to get hit by the
car?
The Reub-I didn't come ter git hit by no
carl come ter visit my son-in-law, Cleveland
Leader.
Dora-The wretch! To propose to both of us
on the same night!
Flora--How shall we punish him?
Dora-Pll tell you-you accept him. dear
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Kid-Pa, what is automobile meet
The Dad-Anybody that gets In the way Of
one is an automobile meat.-cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08
Make FooRs Errands

miles makes a pretense at cleaning UP
and then sends for us to look at his
place." said Chief Milk Inspector George
Hood. Invariably we find he is far
short of filling requirements.
Every one of my men has gone there
and 1t is getting to be a nuisance. The
man is playing with the department. He
is wasting our time"
'1s there no way that the state can
take UP this case?" asked DR.. Moore.
IF he had a permit we might cut off
his privileges for sixty days" continued
Inspector Hood. But he has no such
permit. He has shipped milk to dairfes
here under one employees name then un-
der another. We recently caught one of
the latter's shipments of milk and
dumped it into the city sewers.
Blames Dairies, Too
1.-THE trouble is, certain dairies are
buying the stuff, though we think we
have stopped 1t now"
'It is an aggravated case, from the in
spection made,'' said Mayor Harper.
miles says he has blooded cattle. Maybe
he has. I think Niles expects to sell the
ranch and does not want to spend any
money on it. My understanding is that he
will quit selling the milk"
DR.. l.. M. Powers said he had gone out
three times and every man in his office
had been there.
The mayor added that Niles accused
Inspector Hood of poisoning the minds
of the health board against him.
when went out last" said DR.. Garce-
Ion. "the stanchions were reeking with
filth. The slime had not been drained and
the bitches simply spread it. The manure
accumulates two feet high.
Pus Gets Into MIX
"The udders are so diseased on two
thirds of the herd that the pus must
be stripped into the milk by
the mixer
Niles recently figured in a neighbor-
hood row over a big tree standing oppo-
site the Angelus hospital. He wanted the
tree, which stands near his old family
home, to stand. Neighboring property
owners said they wanted the tree re-
moved and showed much antagonism
toward Niles, who was supported by
directors of the hospital, who liked the
tree.
Niles says the charges against him
grow out of the spite of certain health
officials and denies that conditions are as
bad as the many inspectors and others
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Dora-The wretchl To propose to both of us
on the same night!
Flora-How shall we punish him?
Dora-I'n tell you-you accept him. dear
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

The Kid-Pa, what is an automobile meet
The Dad-Anybody that gets In the way Of
one is an automobile meat. cleveland Plain
Dealer
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Kind Lady-And are they good to you at the
work house?
Tramp-Oh, no. nia'am, they're VERY cruel
tbey makes us wash ourselves Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Abou Ben Adhem had just askedNto be put
down as one who loved his fellowmen.
IT never throw an orange peel on the side
walk" he explained.
Herewith the angel saw that his name led all
the rest.-New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Young Ostrich-Good morning auntie Have
not seen you for some time.
Auntie Ostrich-Goodness How the young
ones do grow. 1 remember you when your neck
wasn't eight inches long and you hadn't sense
enough 10 bury your head in the sand.--Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

The cop-How did you come to get hit by the
car?
carl come ter visit my son-in-law. Cleveland
Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Niece-Doesn't the spring mean anything to
you' uncle?
used to write verses on it.-Los Loisirs.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

Knicker-Got any mosquitoes in your house?
Suburbs-No; the windows are too small for
them to get in.--New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-08

'ewhat kind of man would YOU like for a
.'Oh either a bachelor or widower. I'm not
particular which. ILLUSTRATED Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
UNDERHILL.

u. w. F1tzsmons Is anxious as to the
whereabouts Of Frank Fitzsimmons a ged
1t years. who left home Monday, Sep
tember 9, to go to school and has not
been seen since. The boy had had no
trouble with his parents and they know
OF no reason for his Disappearance un-
less It was that he dsikod attending
school. That being the case he may
nave gone away in search of employ
ment Relatives have been notified and
Il general appeal sent out to any who
may have seen the lad He is not very
tall but stouty built. He wore n brown
suit OF clothes with light oolored
hat
Mrs Ella j. Whitcomb is passing few
weeks AT her home in Riverside Mrs
Bates and Miss Bates of Bur'ignton and
Miss Dodge Of Brattleboro are visiting
her.-Iiiram Day has returned to New
York cty.-Ralph Aver of Holyoke,
Mass, ia passing his vacation at the
nome of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. f..
Ayor.-Mr. and Mrs. Darwin French
have returned to New York after visiting
IN Cnderhill and Jericho. Howard Rock
wood OF Johnson passed Sunday with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rock
wood.-Mr. and Mrs Don Hawey, who
have been visiting Mr.. ana Mrs b. c.
llawley have returned to their home in
Carolina
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ia In tewn.--Mrs Emma carter or BUR
lington is visiting here.--Mrs' George
o. Kimball Is in plainf1eld Tor "eeh.
Frank Stone, who has been very III
for several days, Is improving Slowly
Ralph Aiken of Burlington mas oeeh
visiting his uncles. u. w. ana Eu"ard
Aiken.--Norman Mchaud expects 10
start this month for Denver Colo''
where he Will pass the winter'-MiS'
Harry Cole, who has been very Ill for
several days, seems to be improving
Howard Burton jackson or TINS place
arried Miss Bertha Agnes Spaulding at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Ira l. Doonn
in Manchester N. H, Saturday evening,
September II. at six o'clock. They were
attended by Foster s. Doolin, nephew,
and Florence L. Blood, a niece or the
bride, who carried the ring on silver
tray. A wedding dinner followed the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs Jackson left on
a short trip for Boston and other places.
The marriage was performed by the rev.
Charles r. Bailey, rector Of st. Andrew
Episcopal Church in the presence of a
few relatives and friends. The bride was
tastefully attired in her travelling gown
of green broadcloth and carried a bou-
quet Of pinks The house was decorated
in color scheme of green and yellow
with goldcnrod and flowers in profuson.
Mr.. and Mrs Jackson were the recipients
of many gifts including china, silver and
linen. After October ! they Will make
their homo In Hardwick
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
CHARLOTTE.

The funeral OF Miss Martha L. Yale
was held at the house Monday at 200 D..
m. The services We're conducted by the
Rev. Hervey Gulick. The intcrment was
In the family cemetery in West Char
lotto. The bearers were two brothers Of
the deceased John l.. Yale of Boston and
William S. Yale of this town, a nephew.
DR., George Yale OF Boston, and william
H. Boardman. Tho deceased was a
daughter of the late William and Ardelia
Yale. During the last years of her life
she was confined to the bed with rh"u-
matte troubles which were borne with
wonderful forttude She leaves two
brothers and sister, John L., William S.
and Miss Caroline \, Yale, the latter Of
Northampton, Mass. Tho family name
has been connected with the history Of
the town and CONGREGATIONAL Church
since very carly day Moses Yale, a
great grandfather Of the deceased being
one Of tho earliest settlers.--Mr. and Mrs.
stanton Williams and Dr.. and Mrs. Falby
have returned from a week a Thomp-
sons Point with Mr.. and Mrs. ". y.
Root.--Clarcnce Crane and son, Fred,
passed Sunday with w. \. Root at
Thompson's Point.-William Farrell of
Burlington, a locomotive engineer at Pan
anna, has been visiting in town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
SHELBURNE.

An ice cream sociablc and entertain
ment will be given by the choir of Trinity
Church III the parish house this
evening, the proCccds-to he donated to the
purchase of new music-Miss Euzabe h
Weeks and Miss Z. Harmon went to
Plattsburgh Saturday.-Mrs. II. W. Hop
kins is at home after passing a week
with friends In Plattsburgh. n. Y.-Dana
day.-Mr. and Mrs. c. n. Roberts have
returned from Il vacation trip to Port
land and Old Orchard, Me.--Prof. and
Mrs. Theodore hatch, who have passed
the summer ut the home Of H. w. Tracy,
returned to New York SATURDAY.
Mrs Mary White. Mrs. Sophia Harmon,
Mrs. +. r. Stoddard. Mrs. 9. a. Kinney
and Mrs. Mark Thompson are attending
:hc Kings Daughters meeting in Rich
wond.-There VIII be a harvest supper
In the Methodist Church parlor Tuesday
evening, September 24,-The young peo-
pie had corn roast on Harvcy's shore
Saturday evening. Thirty were present
Harry Gates. who has been I'm Colby. y.
H.. for the SUNNI y has returned home.
IL VIII enter the University of Vermont
this fau-Mrs. W Seward Webb and
Seward ard Vanderbilt Webb are at
Nahasane in the Adirondacks for the
shoot season.-J. Watson Webb is
at Lenox, Mass, with a string Of his
saddle horses for the races and polo
The town schools are all largely attended
this fall: High school, q pupils; gram
mar, SO pupils; intermediate, A. pupils
primary, 81 pupils.-Mrs. Harry Weed
and son. Ktngsland are at W A. Weed $
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
RICHMOND.

Mrs Frank Piche and daughter, who
have been guests Of Mrs Piche's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. A. Green, during the
summer, left Monday for a short stay in
Quebec before returning to their home
in Manitoba,-C. l.. Bessett and A. l..
Crandal were in Barre Sunday to attend
the funeral or Dr. Jackson The infant
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. Edward
Murray, tx seriously ill.--Mrs Annie
O'Bricn has returned from business
trip to Boston and New York-'rhe Rev
and Mrs. Edward Smiley Of Waterloo,
Que. are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. G.
". Pine.
Mrs. James Barrett and daughter OF
Montpelier are guests Of Mrs Barretts
father Michael Murphy Miss Bertha
Hatch Of Undcrhill Is visiting her sister,
Mary, at Mr. and Mrs. Walter ruller's-
Miss Charlotte Andrews attended Tho
alumni reception at Montpelier Seminary
Tuesday evening Mrs Sarah Sayles has
returned from North Hyde Park, where
she has been a guest for two weeks