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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21
State Normal School,

The State Normal School at Randolph
Center will open Tuesday, August 25th
Examination for admission will be held
during the day, beginning at o'clock.
Holders of teachers certificates, other
than limited third grade, and holders of
high school diplomas, will be admitted
schools of the first class" will be adj
mitted to the second year. Arrangements
for board and rooms should be made at
once. Address CHAS. II. MORRILL,,
principal, Randolph Center.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21
J. w. HANlE
The Central Vermont Railway Will En-
Its Last
SEASHORE EXCURSION
ofthe Season to Newport, RI,
Thursday, August u

Newport is the most famous
New England watering place, the
summer resort of millionaires
The trip from New London viii
be made on the elegant steame',
City of Lowell. +" !.
Tickets for the round trip vii
be sold at greatly reduced fares
Children, half fare.
The steamer will leaveN ewpON
at 4 p. M, arriving at New Lon
don at z p. M, connecting with
train leaving New London at Lb
p. M, for South Londonderry and
all intermediate stations.
NV. HANLEY, General Passenger Agent
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21
SOMERSET.

The potato crop Is failure.
A small frost was noticeable Sunday
morning ON land near the riycr.
l.. c. Harris and Gilman Marshall were
in Wilmington on business saturday.
No caucus was held Saturday night a
the town clerk was away on business
Nelson Pickwcll. who cut his foot three
weeks ago. is able to be around again.
Mr.. Nandeyerc OF Heartwellville has
purchased the machinery al Peck,s old
mill and will move 1t at once TO Heart
wellville.
Several from here climbed Mr. Hay.
stack in Wilmington Friday for the pur'
pose of watching the balloons GO up from
North Adams. but were unable to see
them.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21
WILLIAMsvILLE.

Mrs: Stiles is at her home in New
fame for a time.
Miss Evelyn Hardy of Wardsboro is
working at F. j. Fairbanks IS.
j. A. Young came Saturday even
ing from his Missouri home.
Miss Bertha Manchester has beer
spending several days in Brattleboro.
Mrs. D. M. Moore is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Willard.
Samuel A. Merrifeld of Mt. Her
mon school is home for ten days va
cation.
Virginia Temple, who has been
quite i'll the past week, is gaining
slowly.
Frank and Cora Houghton of Saxton's
River came Saturday to visit their uncle,
E. III. Richardson. Mr.. Houghton re-
Il
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Foley's
Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation
by stimulating the liver and bowels and
restores the natural action of the bowels.
Foley's Orino Laxative does not nauseate
or grippe and is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

The thunder storm Of last week
Thursday afternoon was quite. severe
la, NO damage was done in this va
hre. DoTr Fitch had the misfortune
10 have I'VE nice cows killed on MS
farm, about two miles out OF the va,
lars. They were insured 10 u - not
a total loss,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21
STRATTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Grout and two
children of Newfane are visiting at A.
j. Pike IS.
Miss Grace Breckenridge of Bing.
hamton. \. Y. is at +. 4. Eddy's Wis
iting Miss Birmingham.
Charles Russell finished work for A.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

!. Pike Wednesday. NJ Eaasn a,
son wall return 60 their h6us y IL
sick Falls Thursday
A. J, Pike, Miss Ethel EAr "A
Miss Gertrude Burlington i5st I,
horseback trip Monday fmm P.fs ~
low, through the woods Do ne h.,
Chase mill. then over zoe m61tit', .
the Dover road and from ilgir l5s, !,
distance Of some ~ miles
G. A. r. excursion TO To.sl1. SID
ad on page Six.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

There are many limitations Of Dewiu's Car
boliled Witch Hazel Salye but just one or
iginal. Sold by All Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

Excursion to Newport, August 81. See
ad on page Six.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

G. A. R. excursion to Toledo. See ad
ad on page Six.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

G. A. r. excursion to Toledo. See ad
ad on page Six.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-21

The annual reunion of the Windham
County Veterans association VIII he he'll
day, Aug Is. The Warisboro comei
band will furnish music. Dinner will be
served in the town hall on the picnic
plan, The townsreople furnished coffee.
beans, bread and donehnuts to help out
the lunches. Gov, Fletcher ID. Proctor,
Lieutenant Governor Prouiy, and De
partment Commander Beach have been
invited 10 BE- present. The program Of
the day is ia the hands OF Col. Alvin
Franklin, which insurrs its success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
7 KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
We're Trying to Extinguish II Fire In
Coal Mine.

Wilkesbarrc, Pa. MAY 12-S"v"n
mine workers We're instantly killed
and more than dozen injured this
afternoon in an explosion in the
Mount Lookout Colli-ry of the Temple
coal and Iron company at Wyoming,
near here.
The explosion occurred 600 feet un-
der ground and | 500 feet from the
shaft up which the miners make their
exit y miner left small gas
feeder burning in tho cxtremS end
of "A gangwaY all of last night. which
set hrr to the timbers and the coal
Early to-day when the fire was dis
covered the mine boss with three men
tried to axtinguish II. but the men
were driven back by gas. shortly aft =
erward a slight explosion occurred,
burning the four men slightly. They
then came out of the mine and later
another gang Of men was sent down
to fight tho fire.
They then let air in from another
Eangway to allow tho gas to escape
and while doing so a second explosion
occurred killing seven of the men and
in juring the others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
MANN TALKS OF A BLUFF.
DispIensed because Large Ncwspape RI
VIII Not Furnish Investis atinE
Committee with Contracts.

Washington May l2.--'rho case Of the
ne newspaper publishers has been prese ed
to the special committee of the House
paper question. When the committee ad-
journcd to-day John Norris, the repre-
sentative of the American Newspaper
Publishers association. announced that
ne had finished his statement, but he will
be on the stand tomorrow, as member,
Of the committee desire to question him
The next witnesses To he examined prob
ably will be the paper manufacturers,
Mr.. Norris to-day described the forma-
ton of the International Paper company
and claimed that the cost of the manu-
facture of paper is greater under the
consolidation than under the individual
ownership of the paper mills
The request of the committee for the
contract which the New York Times has
the Times company and in this connec-
lion Chairman Mann took occasion to
state that while the newspa pers are in
sfsting on speedy action by Congress on
the question under investigation a
majority Of the large papers are show
ing disinclination To furnish the com
mittee with the necessary infOrma ton
upon which to base any Just conclusions.
This raised tho question in his mind, he
said whether the papers are not well
satisfied with the contracts they now
have and are putting up this request as
a matter of bun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
NEW ENGLAND U. c. T.
Annual session or Grand Council in
BOSTON June . and q.

City Clerk NJ G. Grandy. secretary
Of Burlington Council. No. 23l, t.. g.
r.. has received from Grand Secretary
W. II. Nicholas a program of the 1Sth
annual session of tie grand council Of
New England =. g. r., to be held in
Boston June and 6. The meeting
will be called to order in Faneuil Han
on Friday June : at 10 o'clock A. m.
Headquarters will at the Quincy
House.
The grand auditing committee Will
meet at 40 Thursday evening June
4 in the parior of room As Quincy
House. to audit the books of the grand
secretary and grand treasurer The
grand executive committee will meet
in tho same room at Tho same time 20
transact such business as may rcgu-
larly come before it. The business VI
the meeting will be transacted tho
the entertainment provided by Boston
Council, No. ii ". g. r,
on the afternoon of Friday. June :,
the visiting ladies will be entertained
by the ladies' committee of Boston
Council. No. "A l.. G. r. On the even
ing of the same day there will be an
cntcrtainm and concert in Mechan-
les Hall.
The great street parade will take
place Saturday morning. after which
cars will b. taken to Riverside Park
where sports, lunch and dancing will
be in order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
CHORUS HAS REACHED 200.
CUy has Never Had One with 80 Man,
Experienced singers.

y most chthuS.a as ne rehearsal OF The
fhllharnonio chorus was he'd Last even
ms AT the J. NJ {. \. hall Tho chorus
has now reached two hundred members.
in All the choruSes Of past years there
has never been such roprcse nation OF
the church and other experienced singers
of TN" city a. is noticeable in the present
'i'oiu "hN"f thc magnetic ana am"
urec'loh "i Mr.. conn, has reached 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
CUPBOARD SANITATION.
BY Alice T.. Whitaker.

Sometimes a housekecper finds that
food does not keep we'll in certain
pantry or cupboard. She has it scrubbed
and kept in a continual state of slight
dampness hut all her efforts at cleanl-
ness seem to make the matter worse.
And they really do not help the condi-
ton for in some way tho place has be-
come infested with mold plants and these
thrive wonderfully in damrness
In such a case where these Invisible
enemies seem to conquer and drive the
housewife to other quarters the only
remedy is to paint every bit Of the wood
work. having first filled every crack with
plaster of paris. The walls may be white
washed if it Is done thoroughly. for lime
Kills the mold spores. Nothing short OF
this painting and whitcwashinc, follow
cd by keeping the place dry. VIII ever
make it suitable for storing good sup
plies.
II is well known that in some milk
rooms. in farm houses in wears gone by,
milk or butter could not be kept sweet.
Illness was caused ny changes in cooked
and LIQUID foods stored in these places.
There was a deal Of mystery about 1t at
the time but the housckccper OF today
knows that il was merely evil molds or
bacteria which seized the suitable ground
to grow in and thus kept the rooms bad
| " infected in spite of scrubbnss. such
| couture hcds" are found in damp dish
cloths thrust into dark closets. half wet
mons set aside in Shiny refrigerator pans
| and outlets and in damp corners in the
| cellar Food SGT down cellar often spols
| al for there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14

Courier Of February t.. says: The
fourth Ruhinstein club musicale at the
Waldorf-Aatoria Hotel marked the in
PRODUCTION o. Alcne Hale Won Liebich.
Tho Astor gallery was taxed to its limit
tho boxes were filled 1t is AN esta 5.shed
fact that the Rubinstein club stand for
the finest and hest in music
I'll. BROOKLYN Ia sle say Of her play
ing: Her dayhing rendering electrified
her audience
The Boston Festival orchestra, which
has been engaged. is considered one Of
.hc finest aggrc cations OF orchestral
clubs on the concert stage to-day. The
cello solois; Mr.. Webster will he an
equal favorite with Hans kronald of past
seasons. Tho orchestral concert to be
gwen at the afternoon concert Will af-
ford the people Of Burlington a rare
treat
The contralto soloist will be announced
within a day or two.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
FOR UNPAID TAXES.
Land On which Masonic Temple stands
Advertised for Sale.

Notice has been served by Consta bic
y. &. Florence TO all persons concerned
tina, the land upon which the Masonic
Temple stands in this city will be sold
at auction juno 10, 1905 a nine O'Clock
in the forenoon, or such part as shall
be requisite to pay the unpaid taxes on
that property.
At recent meeting OF the board Of
aldermen, Constable Florence was in
structed 10 collect all unpaid taxes, with
the exception of those of x-Constable F.
\. Frechette who will collect the taxes
on his books. This leaves Constable
Florence to collect the taxes on tho
Masonic Temple for tho years 1906 and
1907, amounting respectively. to 81. 00S. 10 a nd
81 ,'ssS. s.. The taxes on Constable
Frechette's books for the year 1905 are
I also unpaid.
The trustees Of the Ma sonic Templc
have not paid the taxes, as they claimed
exemption on the ground that the
Masonic fraternity is a charitable in
: stituton. The matter has been ARGUED
several times before the board of alder
men but an amicable adjustment has no
been reached.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
R. w. FULLERTON CAUGHT.
Arrested in seattle ON Rcquisition by
GOV. Hughcs-N antch for Breach
of Promise.

Seattle. Wash. May l.-E. w Fuller
ton. cornell graduate and son of S. H..
Fullerton Of St Louis. president Of the
Chicago Lumber & Col company, was
taken at tho point of "A pistol by two
New York detectives from his office sat
urday placed in an automobile and taken
a board the steamship Watson just before
sa Hing for San Francisco.
The arrest was made upon request
for a rcuuisition by Governor Hughes
Of New York.
John e. Collins, coast manager Of
the Chicago Lumber and Coal com
pany received "A short hurried scrib
blcd note from Fullerton Saturday
night as follows:
Am arrested and on my way to
New York. Pr"royativc Of habcas
corpus denied me. Virc father full
particulars. Too muon ammunition in
my face
The young man is charged with crime
against Gladys Hobart Of New York city
and with breach Of promise
Roaui<ition papers were obtained by
Rowland l'itzsimmons a. an agent of
District Attorney jerome Friday at
Olympia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
TWELVE KNOWN KILLED.
Further Particulars Of the Tornado in
Eastern Nebraska.

Omaha. Neb., May 12.-Twelve persons
arc known to have been killed and a
score injured by tornado which swept
Over the northern part OF Sarby county
at five O'Clock this afternoon. The storm
which gained velocity on its way south,
started in Omaha about $50. At Belle
vuc the college buildings were damaged
to tho extent Of proba bly, so. and several
persons were injured. none fatally
The casualty list, so far as known is as
follows:
The dead:
Mrs. Frank Hester. living near Louis
vile
Charles Leader, near Rchfeld
Two unknown at Louisville village.
' Seven persons. names unknown, in
sandpt near Louisville.
Charles Martin, fatally injured near
Meadow.
The storm was tho most severe that
ever struck eastern Nebraska. The dam
age to the college buildings at Bellevue,
was heavy. Tho tower was blown from
Park hal and the building wrecked.
I.owrcy hall and Rankin hall were un-
rooted.
Tho panic-strickcn students ran to the
bd Scment ana IN this way many fatalities
were .ioba bly, aVerted. The college
stables were wrecked and all tho horses
killed A number of small buildings and
A store n the village were blown
down.
Moving south the tornado struck Fort
Crook. damaging several of the barra cks
buildings. but nobody was injured. In
the town OF Fort Crook, however. num-
Der of buildings were entirely wrecked
and other damage done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
M<DM Be>Max

do not desire to have my silence mis-
interpreted and YOU as a delegate to con
Nention are entitled TO an uneuuiVocal
statement. You are entirely right in your
assumption as to my attitude.
II should not care to be thought la cliinc
in appreciation of the distinction Of tn,
office. But for reasons which arc con.
trolling and leave no room for discussion
and though I would be deeply sensible OF
the honor thereby conferred, should not
be able to accept and would not in any
contingency accept the nomination 70,
the vice presidency, And even were
elected | could not serve"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
NOTE BOOKS POUND PAPER
FREE PRESS STATIONERY STORE.
ORDINANCES PASSED.
Aldermen Adopt Regulations Relatinr
TO Sale of MIX nnd Cream.

The business of the special meeting of
the board of aldermen was transacted in
ten minutes Tuesday evening. All of the
members were present except Aldermen
Bombard and O Neil. The board passed
tho ordinances relating to the sale OF
milk and cream, the fire warden
and the inner fire district
The board accepted the invitation OF
Stannard Post, G. A. r., to be present
at the observance of Memorial day, May
30 The petition of number Of resi-
dents OF the southern part Of the city for
an additional electric light near Potash
brook on Shelburne road was referred n
the electric light commissioners, with
power 10 act. A resolution was adopted
authorizing Stannard Post to erect a nag
stan on Stannard Memorial hall, without
expense to the city and with the APP
prevail Of the board of finance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
HUGHES WOULD NOT SERVE.
Refuses 10 Have His Name Coaside red
for the Vice-Prcsidency.

New York, May Ex-Governor Hughes
will not accept "A nomination for the vice
presidency, This announcement Is maze
in letter from the Governor to General
Stuart l.. WoodfOrd. In the letter the
Governor says, "for reasons which are
controlling and which leave no room for
discussion, and though / would be deeply
sensible of the honor thereby conferred,
] should not be able to accept and would
not in any contingency accept the
nomination for the vice presidency and
even were | elected | could not serve"
The Governors letter given out here
to-day, follows 1t Is dated May II; Il
find your letter of the 18th instant await
ing me on my return to Albany. | have
not said anything publicly, regarding the
vicc-pnesidency, as the matter not been
preached to me in way which seemed
20 require any action on my part. But |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
TORNADO WRECKS
SEVERAL TOWNS.
Unknown Number of People Kill
ed and Injured by the
Storm.
COLLEGE BUILDINGS HIT
students Ran into the Base me nts and
ESCAPED Destruction-Town Of
Bellevue. Neb.. Practically
Wiped Out-Dnmagc at
other Points.
COLLEGE BUILDINGS HIT

Lincoln. Neb.. MAY IA dispatch
from Springfield N'h.. says a tornado
late to-day wrecked the towns of Louis
vile. Bellevue and Ritchheld killing sev-
cral persons and injuring large num-
Der. The heaviest loss Of life is reported
at Louisville. The number of deaths is
| unknown and no names have been Sc
cuT.i, but 1t is said between 30 and &c
arc injured, many seriously and ma ny
fatally. Tie town of Bellevue Is declared
practically wiped out. but it is not known
there are any fatalities Bellevue is the
seat of a Presbyterian college.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
"IN Con WE, TRI'Sv' SAL,L'

Washington, May l2-The Senate com
mittee on finance to-day voted unani-
mously 10 report the hill already passed
by the House providing for tho perma
ncnt restora ton OF the words In God
We Trust to the gold and silver coins of
the tinted States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14

The Dentist-Now, open wide your
mouth and | won't hurt you a bit.
The Patient tafter the raction)-Doc-
tor, | know what Ananias did for . NV
ing nOw.-Homc Herald, Chicago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
FRUITFUL. REPARTEE.

"You are tho apple of my eye
He whispered to her in the chapel"
IL pine for you." he also said.
And the maiden chirped as she turned
deep red;
Then | must be your pineapple
-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
TIE GIRL AT THE CAME

"Why don't you watch the game,
Laura"
what's the use. You told me the UNI
pire man was paid to watch it. Let him
look after it. I'm sure | don't want the
job. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
MACAROON CREAM,

Make custard of two cups OF milk,
one-third cup Of sugar. thu yolhs of
three eggs and a pinch OF salt cooked
together until tho mixture will coat
the spoon. Add one level tablespoon
Of gelatine soaked in onc-Quartor cup
of cold water for Is minutes and stir
until entirely dissolved strain into
n cold bowl and it will hasten the
work to have the bowl set in ice water
or cracked ice. Add two-thirds cup Of
macaroons powdered and one teaspoon
Of vanilla. stir until the mixture begins
TO thickon then fold in the stiffly boa
ten Whites Of three eggs. pour into
mold, chill wcll and serve uumolded on a
handsome serving dish.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
FRIED HOMTNT.

Wash ono cup Of hominy in several
waters and cook one hour in one quart
Of water with level teaspoon of salt.
Stir often, pour into brick shaped pan.
rinsed in cold water. and when II has
cooled and is hrm cut into slices, dip in
an egg beaten with ono tablespoon OF
cold water and thcn into nnc crumbs
and fry in deep hot fat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
THE" ALLEN Is DEAD
Coroner II Investigating As Foul PIa,
Ia Suspected ny Brother Of n
Famors sport.

Ncw York, May l2Thcodorc Allen.
known throughout the sporting world as
"Thc" Alien, died suddenly tonight at
the home of his son-in-law. Clarence Il.
owen. in west Eighth street. Two hours
later tho coroner interrupted preparation
for the cmbalming of the body and or
dcrcd an autopsy performed. Members
Of tho family were summoned by the
coroner and examined. Aliens physical n,
DR.. hermann Booker. reported that
"Thc" had died from locomotor ataxia.
but ono Of the dead mans brothers, Mar
tin Van Buren, Allen. declared it his be-
lief that "Thc" had died as the result
of foul play.
Allen was II years Of age and had A
notable and spectacular career. Hc
was best known as a promoter
Of pool rooms and as book
maker. In connection with pool room
operation she was arrested no less than
eight times but maraged to escape penal
sentences.
WAS IN ST. ALBANS RAID.
Allen used to speak with great
feeling Of his civil War clrccr. II,
enlisted at tho outbreak Of the strug
gle and six months later was assign
I'd to the secret service. Henry Ward
Beccher once saved the life Of the ia.
turc pool room keeper Allen assumed
the role of a fugitive for tho Confcd
crate states and went to7 Montreal \
reward of sio.ooO was placed on his
head. Alien Joined for purposes
Of uainin+ Information from Tn,
Confederate raiders who swept down
from Canada on st. Adams Vt
II" was captured ana sentenced to he
shot at sunrise the following daY
Henry Ward Bccchcr who was billed
to lectur" in St. Adams that DAY SAW
Allen ana sent telegram to Secretary
IF war stanton whose Instructions &C.
release Allen came just in time to save
his life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14

growth Of molds. The pantry should be
kept as dry as possible and foods stor-
ed in rccoptaclos that are clean and will
protect from dust and unavo.dab bic damp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-05-14
BAkt.D BANANAS.

Strip the skin from six bananas,
scrapc off tho threads on the outside
and cut IN halves. Lay IN huttered deep
dish and pour over a syrup made from
thrce-quarters cup Of water, one-quarter
cup OF lemon Juice and one-half CUP ~
sugar boiled together for five minutes
Set in the oven and bake until soft,
basting several tines with the syrup.