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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12
How DIptherIa Is Contracted.

One often hears the expression, "My
child caught a severe cold which de-
veloped into diphtheria," when the truth
was that the cold had simply left the
little one particularly susceptible TO the
wandering diphtheria germ. When Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is given it
quickly cures the cold and lessens the
danger OF diphtheria or any other germ
disease being contracted. For sale by
Richard Gibson and W. f. Creighton q
Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12
UNITED CONFEDERATE VET
ERANS,

General Stth Boiling Of Petersburg,
mayor general commanding the Virginia
division United Confederate Veterans,
yesterday appointed the following divis-
ion staff officers:
Col. William NJ. Evans, adjutant
general and chief of staff, Richmond;
Col. J. Taylor Ellyson, chief of artillery,
Richmond; Col. H. Clay Roper, inspec-
tor general, Petersburg; Col. George l..
Christian. judge advocate general, Rich
mond; Col. d. A. Brown, it,, quarter
master general, Richmond; Maj. Charles
Wait, commissary general, Culpeper;
Col. Frank S. Robertson, chief Of
engineers, Abingdon; Col. 4. @. Mar
shall, chief of OF dnsnce, Portsmouth; DR..
james F. Bryant, surgeon general,
Franklin; Rev. DR.. B. d. Tucker, chap
lain general, Roanoke; Maj. Louis l..
Marks, assistant adlutsnt general,
Petersburg; DR.. L. E. Strattop, assistant
surgeon genera, Richmond; aides-de-
camp, Col. John ". Gordon, Richmond;
Col John Lamb, Richmond; Maj. ].
H. Mullen, Petersburg; Msi Silas II.
Walker, Weyers Cave; Maj. 7. d. Cog
bill, Bowling Green; Msj. ]. o. Moore,
Wytheville; Maj. Josiah Il. Sticky,
Strssburg; Msj. W. H. Mosby, Bedford
City; Maj. J. @. Holmes, Wytheville.
The Texas Court of Appeals has az
6rmed the suit TO Gust the Waters-Pierce
Oil Company, and ALEC affirmed the fne
coo onn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12
To Serve Tweaty Years.

Chicago, Dec. 12.- Mrs. Ang, lima Anseone
must serve twenty years in the pententiary
for killing the man who, she charged, wreck.
ed her home. When the verdict Of man
slaughter was returned today she screamed
Historically. Efforts will be smade to gain
new trial. but as the woman ispenniless there
Is little hone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

The strike situation at IGol]feld was
complicated today by wslkont of the
Neveda- California Power Com psny = en-
ployes to res list wage cut from $40 s.
daily,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

Hopkinsville, Ky, is guarded today
BY State militia. Reports reached there
that night riders. who caused destruction
Of property valued at 5000, 900, were re-
turning to burn the remaining trust To-
bscco factories and svenge the killing
of George Gray, rider.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup causes a
free yet gentle action of the bowels through
Children like it. Contains no opiates nor
narcotics. Sold by w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

For any Of the ordinary diseases OF
the skin Chsmberlain's Sslve is excel
lent. 1t not only allays the itching and
smsrting but effects cure. For sale
by Richard Gibson, and W. +. Creighton
~ CO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

THE Victoria furnace, at Goshen,
went ont of blast Monday. 1t has been
operating most successfully, but has at
last followed the example of large
number Of The furnaces of the country
and gone out. For some weeks it has
been stscking lis on 'put on the yard, be-
ing withou. msrset for the iron. Thus
it will be seen that the depression in the
iron industry has reached Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
they are for weak back, inflammation Of the
bladder, backache and eaks.kidneys. Sold
by w. F. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

PERSONS who have 8 habit of accept
ing with a grain Of salt all reports that
seem too good TO be true, are still wait
irg for confirmation of the story of the
drop in the price of meats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

The Texas Court of Appeals has az
6rmed the suit TO Gust the Waters-Pierce
Oil Company, and alec affirmed the fine
of 81, 62S, OGO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-12

LEADBEATERS's Perfected Preparation
Of the Tastsless Extract CT COD LIVER OIL.
IL Gums bastles Zoe. For sale by
E.6 LEADBEATER & SONS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12

spotted plague" in Wardsboro on the day
set for his marriage TO Patty Cook of
this town.
Mrs Moorc's fun name was Philura
Celura Wakefield, and she was reared in
Wardsboro, where her mother Familiarity
known as Aunt Dizzy pronounced with
long ID died upon her Goth birthday ami
versary. fine example of healthy life.
Franklin Moore, with whom Mrs. Moore
rounded out almost so years, a native Of
Stow, Mass. was originally named Ben
jamin Franklin. 1t was characteristic Of
him to drop the first name as an unncc-
essary appendaGe. His keen business
traits are indicated in the portrait. Mrs
Moore's features show what Vermont
genealogical book in the library calls the
constant benediction of her presence to all
patrons"
She was a helpmate to her husband and
he recognized her ability to manage prop
erty by leaving all to her unreservedly.
He had suggested that she could do
something for the town if she so desired,
Mrs. Moore had n valuable helper in her
plans in +. c. Benedict, now Of New York,
whose home here shows in the library
picture at the extreme left He is still
the president of the library association.
The late John II. Merrifeld was vice
president, whose modesty in presiding
was always so evident, accompanied as it
was by an indescribable and genial ease
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
CHILD ALMOST
A SOLID SORE
From Skin Disease from Birth Until
Six Years Old - Father Spent
Fortune on Her Without Benefit
old Doctor Suggested Cuti-
cura, which Cured Her in Two
Months, Leaving
SKIN SOFT AS A BABYS
AND WITHOUT A SCAR

al have n cousin in Rockingham Co.
who once had a skin disease from her
birth until she was six years of age.
Her father had spent a fortune on her
to get her cured and none of the treat
ments did herany good. Old DR.. C.
suggested that he try the Cuticura Rem
edies which he did. When he COM
menced to use it the child was almost in a
solid scab. He had used it about two
months and the child was well. l was
there when they commenced to use your
Cuticura Remedies. stayed that week
and then returned home and STAYED two
weeks and then went back and STAYED
with them two weeks longer and when
went home could hardly believe she
was the same child. Her skin was as
soft as baby's without scar on it. I
have not seen her in seventeen years but
l have heard from her and the last time
heard from her she was well. That is
where | became acquainted with Cuti-
cura. l hope this may be of some ser
vice to you in the future. Mrs. w. P.
lngle, Burlington, N. c., June l6, 1906"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
Government Attacks the Tobacco Trust

The government filed in the United
States circuit court in New York We'd
nesday a petition against the American
Tobacco company, the Imperial Tobacco
company, the British American Tobacco
company, the American SNUFF company,
the American Cigar company, the United
Cigar Stores company, the American
Stogie company, the MacAndrews &
Forbes company, the Conley Foil COM
pany and Sc other companies and 20 in
dividuals connected with the companies.
These constitute what is generally
known as the tobacco trust" and the
petition sets forth the governments pur-
pose to dissolve the trust by breaking
up the agreements under which the con-
solidated concerns are working.
In showing the growth of the trust
since its organization in 1890 the conclu-
sion is reached that at an early day. I'M
less prevented, it would completely mono
police the entire tobacco industry.
James c. McReynolds, special assis-
tant attorney general, who filed the COM
plant, said that the criminal prosecution
of some of the defendants was highly
probable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
Mr.. Rockefeller a Poor Witness.

John d Rockefeller, president OF the
Standard oil company Of New Jersey, oc-
Cupied the witness stand in the United
states district court at Chicago Saturday
while Judge lands piled him with ques-
tons regarding the financial strength and
the business methods of the corporation
OF which he is the head. Mr.. Rockefeller
was a very willing and equally unsatis-
factory witness. He was ready to tell all
that he knew, but he said that he knew
practically nothing The net result of his
examination was that he believed during
the years 1908, 1904 and 1905. the period
covered by the indictments on which the
Standard oil company Of Indiana was
recently convicted, the net profits of the
STANDARD oil company of New Jersey were
approximately 40 per cent of an outstand-
ing capitalization of $100 900, 900 Mr.
Rockefeller said his position as president
was purely honorary and that he had
been entirely out of business the pas
eight or ten years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12

that commanded confidence. His success
sor is DR., White Of Willamsville.
The original number of 1000 books in
October, 1898, has increased to about $500
Mrs Moore has been the librarian from
the start, and now, as a well-preserved
octogenarian, can witness the working OF
her true benevolence. Other gifts by her
are locally well known and appreciated.
The library, which is her home, is open
nine hours each week day and even
ing, and the well-filled reading table is
open to public use Sunday from to B.
The officers of the Moore Free library
are E. C. Benedict, president; Dr. p. p.
White, vice president; NJ. o. Howe, secre-
tary; F. A. Dewitt, treasurer; Mrs. Moore,
librarian. The trustees are Messrs. Bene-
dict, White, Howe and Dewitt Mrs.
Moore, Miss Mary Newton, and the four
men ara the executive committee.
Mrs. Moore is still in active service as
librarian and really the main manager.
She is not what would be called a rich
woman and she could easily have spent
her income on herself but chose rather
to use a comparatively large slice of her
property for the public good.
The secretary of the association, who
has made a careful examination of cata-
logues, thinks that not a dozen libraries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Visit Of the Daughters of the Revolution.

Visit Of the Daughters Of the Revolution.
Mrs Love entertained the July outing
party from the Brattlcboro chapter,
Daughters of the Revolution, at her home
ON Friday JuIy 3. Fifteen ladies came
from Brattlcboro. Mrs. Albert Pratt Of
Newfanc and Mrs Alice A. Morse. who
is spending the summer here, both mem
bcrs of the chapter, and Mrs. Harrison
Aldrich of the chapter in Somorvillc,
were present other guests were Mrs.
\. NJ. Mcrrincld Mrs. Floyd Fairbanks,
Mrs Samuel Morse, Mr. and Mrs Samuel
II. Morse. The floral decorations for
rooms and tables were Of patriotic colors
red pconics blue flags and tail meadow
rue with maidcnhair. The house and
ground were decorated with flags. The
grove fronting on the branch opposite the
house was used for "a dining room After
the basket lunch, which the hostess sup
plcmcntcd with salad, fruit, ice cream and
coffee. the party adjourned to the parlor
ana Vcranda. whore the usual roll call
was held. Tho program consisted of an
interesting article on Yankee Doodle"
by Mrs. Estcrhrook. Samuel II. Morse.
i'm costume, sang Yankee Doodle" with
the old Revolutionary words Mrs. Al
bert Pratt sang a more modern version
without compartment. The ladies took
"a walk up the street. called upon Mrs.
Aldrich, visited the church, and. after q
cup of tea, started for their homes about
3 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
WILUlMAMSVILLE.

j. u. Morse of Greenfield visited his
parents last week
Miss Ahhi. Adams is home from her
school iu Nortu Adams
Albert Timson has bought a driving
horse from people IN Vernon.
Houlah Timsou has gone to Towushond
To- work through July and August
Mrs. Harry Barrett Of Topeka. Kansas.
is visiting relatives here and in East
Dover
Mrs. Jes-i- Iamsou and Guy Lamson
have moved into their tenement in this
village
Ruth Sparks went to Springfield Mass
last week To stay a few days with friends
ana relatives
Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Freyenhagen Of
Brattleboro came up the Fourth and
stayed until sunday.
Mrs. Leon Pike and two children went
10 Jamaica 10 spend the Fourth and
stayed until Tuesday.
y. NJ Merrneld lost one OF his best
team horse, one night last week 1t
was sick only about three hours.
Mr. and Mrs. \. NJ Robbins Of Spring
field who are spending their summer
vacation in Brookline called on friends
here Tuesday.
g. c. Temple and Aaron White played
with the Ncwfauc team Saturday when
they suffered defeat at the hands Of the
independents OF Bratloboro.
The choir was greatly strengthened at
the Methodist church Sunday by F +.
Froy"uuaE,u. who is member Of the
Union male quartet. Of Springfield, Mass.
Duane White of Boston and Dr. Ever
EFT White o' Lynn after a short visit 70
their old home iu Whitehall, y y were
here with their brother, Or. White. a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12

there by insurers as was once a custom,
and its presence is thought to indicate
that the door frame may have been the
original one of the square court house.
Long may it stay there.
a large maple tree had to he sacri-
feed and later the woodman's axe may
strike echoing blows to another which
is said to show signs of decay They will
not be missed especially, for there re-
mains a dense shade in that section.
The original judges bench was trans
ferred at the time of the repairs in the
court house in 1853 to the vestry of the
Congrega tional church, where the fall
term of the county court was held. 1t
was well-r1ade paneling, but painted
green Mary pastors, venerable middle
aged and young, gave earnest ex-
hortation from behind that capacious
desk when e, earlier in the century,
issued learned legal decisions, for it
was neve' returned to the court
house. Years afterward, when the
old vestry was changed to modern
rooms convenient for church use, the
original ju1icial bench was utilized for a
front of the corner choir gallery, which
in process of time was made in the au-
dience room and stained to correspond
with the pulpit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
WHITINGHAM.

Ethel Newen went to Lee, Mass, Fri
l....u Russell Is at Mrs. H. \. Vince
.l.s.
FARMERS are combining hoeing with
1yHd strawberries are large in size and
Miss clara Temple returned to Heath
..s vuUN
Vu.m Daley was In town July A.
,tarrng the 5th.
81 Upton had cucumbers out Of his
ANN Garden July 4.
.l..ylation attended the Wild West
...g. . North Adams Saturday.
N...u. Dix has a Mt. Hermon school
st... from Putncy visiting her.
Mis-. iMu Of Springfield, Mass, arrived
.. lra Bessie Albee's Saturday.
Airs. George futile and Bolton went to
r.u. Monday, returning Tuesday.
81. anI Mrs. Leon Shippee of Holyoke
.r. visiting at George Shippee's.
WIrmeham pretty nearly moved to
eads.ur1 July 4, gong by train and
team
e..-c futile has sold his place to
W..,. Juson, possession to be given
sept
N,. Ida burlington of Colrain and
relative from the west visited her cousin
un...Ia Snow, Tuesday.
Mr. Reed and Clinton could not get
.v..., .rom the mill last week on account
.. OIL. work. but went this week.
rm. HasI,ins was i'll the first of the
v.,, with appendicitis. She is at the
tum, of her sister, Mrs. Reed
Miss Ada May Faulkner and Mr.. and
Gt,hI,irc of oil x.ici
m town short time Saturday.
Edith Uasllins and Mr. Crowley Of
Harvard university were at Otis Read 5
Friday They went to Readsboro Satur-
dly.
Mr. and Mrs. William Wiley and Ken
meth went to Davis Mine Monday and
stopped at o. r. Chase's on their way
home"
John Hill is making extensive repairs
at his summer home, putting in dormer
windows and a veranda etc, at the house
and repairing the barn
Mr. and Mrs. o. r. Chase and Mrs.
Jennie HaEar and daughter took dinner
with Mrs. G. n. Upton Tuesday, it being
n.r birthday anniversary.
George Sawyers sister, husband and
daughter visited him last week and went
To- Mountain mills Thursday night to visit
relatives there a short time.
The boys had their usual amount of
fun Oh, night Of July 8, and II. e. Knowl-
TOMS buggy which rests astride the ridge
pole at the end of the horse sheds, looks
~ distance like a cupola.
Is. s. Chase and Chauncey Bryant went
% Erattloboro by team early Monday
morning Mr.. Chase has case in the
United states court which opened at
Windsor Tuesday afternoon.
o. r. Chase was on his way to Reads
horo Monday when his horse stepped on
Il rolling stone and turned a somersault,
bending the dash and throwing Mr. Chase
oa his hands and knees. No serious
damage was done, however, and after
getting the horse on its feet, Mr.. Chase
continued on his way.
Between Mr.. Tobey's house and Reads
horo are number of dangerous places to
meet an automobile. Last Sunday Jerry
Faulkner met one going at high rate OF
speed near the Readsboro water reservoir
and the only thing that saved a bad ac-
cidcnt was the fact that the horse was
not afraid and he had it under perfect
control If the automobiles must run
on our country roads they should be run
slow enough so that those who drive
horses can have the benefit of the roads
also. A great many ladies drive for
pleasure over our hills, but it is getting
10 be such risky business that many are
afraid to venture out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
WORLDS EMOLLIENT
Is CutiCura Ointment.

For rashes, eczemas, feelings, irrita-
tons, scalings and chappings, for red,
rough, and greasy compilations, for sore,
itching, burning hands and feet, for baby
rashes, itchings and cha6ags, and for all
the purposes of the toilet, bath and
nursery, Cuticura Ointment. assisted
by Cuticura Soap Is invaluable.
Complete External and internal Tres,rr,r, o.. r,.,
Humor ~ Infants Children, and Adults consists Of Cn
,uiA sap l-3c 10 Cleanse the skin Cutieura Oinmpnt
t@c)to Heal the skin and Cuticura Retovent 80 fb
me ioIm OF chocolate Coated Pills. sc. per vial OF 81 10
TuIly we blood sold throughout the world Potter
Drug them Corp, Soc Props. Boston. Mac
a. Mailed Free, All About the skin and scaln.s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12

Mrs. Hauscom of Somorvillc is visiting
her sister at DoXtc: Han.
Wells Goodon is i'll and is attended by
Or. Hunter of West Brattlcboro.
Mrs Moss ana maid, Miss Dayer, ar
rived at the Terraces yesterday.
Rev. Nh Clarks goods have arrived and
the family are getting settled in the par
sonage
Mrs. Dole. two children and maid Of
Lawrence, Mass, arrived at Fern Bank
Monday
Mrs. Jessie Lamson has moved her
goods to Wlliamsville and will occupy
her house there.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. y. Mason Of Phladel-
phia came Monday to occupy their house
during the hot weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. sprague of Wilmington
are visiting Mrs. Sprague's parents, MIR.
and Mrs. l.. G. Powers.
Mrs. +. NJ. Dexter and her two maids
have arrived at The Han All the sum
mcr homes are now open.
The children express hearty apprccia-
ton Of the Kindness of Mrs Love, who
served them with ice cream and cake
Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12

locomotive drawing a heavily loaded
freight train on the Central Vermont rail-
road exploded one mile south of the ST.
Alexander, p. G., station Tuesday morn
ing. The report was heard many miles
The locomotive was completely wrecked
ana the road bed torn up a distance of
several hundred feet. James Dennenay Of
Montreal, fireman, was the most seriously
injured. His scalp was lacerated and his
body cut and bruised. ]. r. Throm, en-
sueer and William Vallee, conductor
were cut, bruised and burned, but were
able TO return to Montreal. Traffic was
blocked eight hours on the main line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
Wednesday. July II

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The old tedious and tiresome way Of
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After your optician does a lot Of guess
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Think this over, and you can readily
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
State Botanical Society Found Rare
Plants in PoWnaI.

The Vermont Botanical and Bird clubs
met at North Pownal July /. July 2
was spent exploring the limestone hills
about North Pownal, as here occur many
plants rare or unknown in other parts Of
Vermont and a few known nowhere else
in New England.
Here also is the northern limit Of the
red mulberry tree and the tulip tree or
whitewood. Both are very rare Only
three trees of the tulip scattered miles
apart are known. One tree near Pownal
pond is now in flower and the first speci-
mems were collected for the state herba-
rum at the University Of Vermont.
July the party went to Pownal Centre
and explored the great bog region about
Pownal, under guidance Of Miss Grace
Niles. Many rare orchids and other
rare Green Mountain bog plants occur
here.
About the cliffs at North Pownal at
least two plants new to the state were
discovered and others that had been
known only from the lower Connecticut
valley The Vermont clubs were rein
forced by a number of the members Of
the Connecticut Botanical club.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12
THE MOORE FREE LIBRARY AT NEWFANE
MRS. p C. Moore the Donor Librarian Of the Institution Which
Contains $500 Voumes-the County Court House, to which an
Extension is Now Being Made.

The benefcent Moore Free library is an
institution now well known, details Of
which need not be repeated, although
there are points not hitherto mentioned
IN Newfane columns concerning the
founder that have a peculiar interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-12

Mrs p. c. Moore sprang from an old
English family. Her maternal great
grandfather Plimpton came to this
country and became q Congregational
minister The Bible which he carried to
the pulpit is now in possession Of Mrs.
Moore's nephew. Dorr Alden Wakefield
of Wardsboro Her cousin. Rev Oliver
Plimpton, was a victim of the great