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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
=. Was All Within.

A practical joker carrlee a. = when bis
his vest pocket to the depo' ,ady. -
ding farewell to a young = Inducs
took a bite now and tne ss.narssd .
tears. Before the tran The ycans
had eaten the entire onion .s,aat,on. =
lady. perceiving the "sraIlossa
marked: ..Ah. you have .s,y.
x Voc, sr,ef,.-Harper's week'
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
About the Size of In

Mabel do not use a rat. thank
you,
Abel-what is it, then. an elephant!
Puck.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
PITY she conldn,t.

1 cannot sing the old songs now. >"
she warhled at the piano.
Then shut up" muttered the old.
fashioned curmudgeon In the corner:
for the new ones are something
fierce. Judge
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Masters of Our own Destiny.

Masters OF our own Des'J'
1t is my own deed which molds ny
character. If l send out hatred,
retaliate, judge, condemn, or yieio y
another's dominating spell, then CIV
sciously take part in the fray, anu
must suffer the consequences.-HoIs
ito Dresser.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24

The new law offices of State Repre-
sentative Harry j. Robinson are y
rooms 304-5 Judge Building, oa''
Lake City, Utah, to whom all VIM
are in need of legal advice are y
ferred
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
One Mnn,an,s MN

Tom-She must have been an odd
girl
Nell-Why do you think so?
Tom-She told my sister that she
married Fred for the purpose of get
ting even'-Chicago Daily News.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
But a PAR Of the MaIi-

what did you say when links told
you he would so to the wall for prin.
ciples"
Il told him he was brick."-Balti,
more American.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Individual Application.

Il hope you were in favor Of the
loans
Always in favor of loans, dear boy.
Say, can you spare V?'-Baltimore
American.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Never Sees IL

Ida-Why haven't you been to see
me?
Emily-Just look at the weather
we've had!
Ida-I can't We live in shaft
apartment.-Judge
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Work the Common 1 >, nt Am

In all the civilized countries OF the
world 90 per cent. of the persons over
ten years old have to work for a liy-
ing.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
No, Greatly lmnressnd

Maiden Tin streetcarl-How DO
lite II was OF that gentleman to give
me his seat,
Matron-He probably gets OF at the
next corner.--New York Weekly,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Enral Habits

Smith-Hello, Jones, do you still
live out at Oyster Bay?
Jones-No-I'm in Brooklyn now.
How is 1t that you Long Island
people are always moving from viii
lage to village ?"-Life.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Iusiihed-

Why did you strike that man?"
He called me Clarence"
What is your name?"
It's Clarence. but he didn't know
it'-Cleveland Leader.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
r.,,,na the Truth.

The fellow who tells the I run, ;
only the truth all the ume' .sscs for
popular but he'll get ,al u.s- UniOa
heaven. all right.-Mahene
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
onIv Question of Time

When a woman who trots arounu
day marries man who runs 49, 49,
all night, it is only question =, aaS
until one of them exceeds the sps
limit.-Galveston News.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
The Elckle Runch.

Said She-Yes. have large mum.
DER Of friends in society.
Said He-Then you haven't been In
,soefefy long ahf
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24

II sometimes happens that two
women are apparently good friends
because they are bitter enemies.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24
Be ontlmistin

Write 1t on your heart that every
day is the best day in the year.-En.
erson
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24

First Girl-Where be yer a-goin.
With that jug, Sarah Ann?
Second Girl-rm away for five
cents worth of cream.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24

a,r.n Of slavery in unlt United. s' slsIs.
slavery began in the , Ua yssss
IN ISIS. when a Dutch trao'''
sold 20 negroes In Nlrs', -
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24

Adolphus--I say, deah boy, they tell
me Cholly caught quite cold, dom
cherknow.
Augustus-Yes, he went without his
chrysanthemum one day last week.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-12-24

TVE
"Yas." ehuclsled the old man at the
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
POST-OFFICE HAS
REACHED ITS GOAL
Receipts for Year Ending April Were
Sufficient TO Put the once In
the First Class-Won by
5000 Margin.

In April Of last year, in the report OF
the business OF the local post office FOR the
previous twelve months-when the gross
receipts on postal account were SO, IIl.25,
which was an increase OF si6l7 over year
befon-the prediction was made that II
was not unlikely that by the end Of
March, 1905 the receipts would have
reached the necessary amount $4,000
10 bring the Battleboro office into the
ranks OF the first class from July, 1905
the only other Vermont offices in iirst
class being Burlington and Rutland
The receipts OF the calendar year, end
ing December 81, 1907. were less than
$500 short Of the $4,000 limit and now,
at the end of the period on the business
OF which the re.classifcatons from next
fiscal year are based, the prediction Is
shown 10 have been well founded, the
postal receipts having reached total OF
si0,67l.0i, an increase over previous year
Of S3s99.19; and in two years OF S,5l1;
and sl3,s70 more than three years before.
The net revenue to the government for
the past year was 81, ,4i0, being s2,2i3
more than previous year. Sales of postage
stamps last year amounted to So,Il3.36;
of $50. .92s stamped envelopes, sl2, ,03l.l7;
and postal cards, sl,993.l3. Box rentals
S6l325. Collections from local publishers
on papers mdliel OUTSIDE lne county az
the cent -a.pound rate, S2129.li; the free
in,the.county circulation amounting to 81, :
AS pounds. The total weight of second
class matter mailed by publishers and
news agents was 29i,359 pounds, nearly
lis tons The amount collected in money
on matter mailed without stamps affixed
(under permit OF postal regulation when
in quantities of not less than 1000 iden-
teal picoes), was S6g7 .03, on 69,703 pieces
Of thrl-class matter.
One Of the incidental results of the
change in classification will be TO increase
the salary OF Postmaster ii. +. Taylor
500, making it $1,000, and to add slOO TO
| the salary of Assistant Postmaster {. W.
| Wilcox. 1t is probable that in view of the
limited room and facilities in the Brattle-
] boro office the new classification will not
be without effect in the consideration of
Congressman Kittredge Haskins's bill for
federal building in Brattleboro. There
are 2S people connected with the office,
made up OF the postmaster and assistant
postmaster, seven carriers, two substitute
carriers. five rural carriers, five substitute
rural carriers and seven clerks including
J. l.. Stockwell of West Brattleboro sta
| ton.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

est paint last Sunday when II over
lowed the eoifer and touched a point
about ID feet above normal. The gauges
did not show as high water m when
the Ice went out several weeks ago bu,
II Is probable that the volume was fully
as gieat II not greater, there being no
Ice jams with the present flood The
river has dropped rapidly within the
past few days and II Is probable that
pumping will be begun today or to-
morrow.
Work has been going on. however. m
spite II the high water. About 90 feet
Of the crest Of the dam has been con
plcied inside the Golfer, this level be-
ing far above the water line, 4 sub
siantial amount Of work has also heen
done on the ahniment which will extend
northward from the east end Of the
spill way, and the labofcrs who could
not be kept busy In other ways have
been at work breaking rock aud exca'
waiting. The contractors expect about
one more flood before the close of
spring but il they can have two or
three weeks Of low water between now
and then they will be- able 10 complete
practically all the concrete work IN
side the Golfer,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Stranger Threatened to
Bore Chas. Marshall.
A THRILLING EPISODE
Which Happened in the Tyler Hin Dis.
trict Of Vernon Late Wednesday AZ.
temoon-Man Was Discovered In Un-
occupied House by Mr.. Marshall.

A strange looking man with an ap-
parent willingness 20 commit murder
rather than be captured was discovered
late Wednesday afternoon in an unoccu-
pied house in the Tyler Hill district Of
Vernon. Charles Marshall, who owns
the property, went 10 the house for tho
purpose of getting some of his belong.
ings and was surprised 10 hear someone
inside evidently examining chest OF
tools. Mr.. Marshall at once notified his
ncighbor, Town Grand Juror l.. +. Put.
nam, and the two returned TO the house
as quietly as possible. Mr.. Putnam
went TO the rear of the building and
stood on guard while Mr.. Marshall
opened the front door and inquired Of
the occupant what he was doing. I'm
mediately the man rushed out brandish'
ing q revolver. "Get out Of the way, ~
he yelled, cor will put hole through
you. Mr.. Marshall stepped one side
and the man. ran behind some small
trees near the house. At this point Mr..
Putnam came around from the rear of
the building and saw the man behind
an old wagon body. lie was singing
small pack that resembled camera
box TO his back and evidently prepar-
ing to run. Hold on, shouted Mr..
Putnam, "we want you, but the
stranger started to light out.
While Mr.. Marshall returned for his
gun Mr.. Putnam set out in pursuit of
the thief, following him south for about
half.mile and shouting from time to
time so that Mr. Marshall would know
of his whereabouts. The latter as soon
as he had armed himself started out to
overtake Mr.. Putnam but the two lost
trace of each other through Mr.. Put
nam 5 inability to hear his neighbor g
shouts and before they came together
the man had disappeared.
Mr.. Putnam and Mr. Marshall imme-
diately notified the neighbors and COM
municated with States Attorney Bacon
who asked the authorities in Bernard
ston, Greenfield and the surrounding
towns to be on the lookout for the des-
perado. The man appeared to be about
80 years old, of dark complexion with
full beard of several months growth.
He wore a jumper and pair Of over.
alls of blue material and looked as IL
he might be a foreigner. The revolver
which he threatened to use was one
which he found in Mr.. Marshall's house
where he had evidently been for some
time since everything in the building
had been carefully examined. He was
evidently surprised at being interrupt
ed for he left his coat in which were
found a large number of collar buttons.
A man answering this description
closely was seen near the dam site
little after noon Wednesday heading to-
ward the Tyler Hill district. At that
time he carried an AK as well as pack,
and was scrutinized closely by one of
the construction engineers who thought
he might be workman who was leav-
ing with some property belonging to
the company.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Postmaster at Grove a Suicide.

Daniel Worden, postmaster at Grove,
in the town of Halifax, hanged himself
in his attic yesterday. The reason for
his act is not known. He was pros
porous farmer and was in good health
except that for few days he had had
cold. He was about rs years old. His
wife died several years ago and he and
his two men-grown sons, Sumner and
Horace, lived together. Sumner went
after woman to help through sugar
ing, and when he returned his father
was missing. Daniel Worden had held
many town offices and was deacon of
the Baptist church.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
ASKS FOR AN ACCOUNTING.
Petition in Suit Involving $4,000
Brought Yesterday by Marlboro Man.

Alfred Williams of Marlboro brought
petition yesterday, through his attor-
news, +. +. and H. G Barber, against
Mrs. Matte Williams of Marlboro, ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Albert
Williams, for an accounting. The es,
tate involves about $4,000 worth OF
property and securities. In his petition
Mr. Williams sets forth that he and
his brother, Albert, had been engaged
in partnership business from 1869 up
to the time of the death of Albert in
November, 1907; that at that time
there were in mortgages, stocks, cash
on hand and in banks 100000, also
large farm in Marlboro known as the
old Stevens place. The petitioner fur
ther sets forth that one half OF the
property belongs to him and the rest
belongs to the estate OF Albert VII
lams; that the defendant, Matte VIII
iams, up to the present time has rem
dered no accounting and that he has en-
loved no income from his share OF the
estate. He still further alleges that at
the time of the death of his brother
that there was $4,000 IN the People s
bank and $1,000 in another bank ana
that the amount is still on deposit. Mr..
Williams prays that an enlolnlng or
der be issued restraining Matte Will
liams from appropriating the money on
deposit in these banks, that she be re,
strained from in any way disposing OF
any of the partnership property and
that she be ordered to render an ac-
count of all money of this estate re-
ceived individually or as adminlstra,
trix, and that she be further ordered
to pay over such an amount as is found
due him. The order was signed by
Judge w. H. Taylor in Rutland Wed
nesday, and served yesterday by
Deputy Sheriff A. W. J. Wilkins.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
notify N. Robertson
FOR SALE OR TO LET
RESIDENCE IN BRATTLEBORO

I offer for sale, or to let, partly furnished
or unfurnished, as desired my handsome old
colonial residence at the corner OF Linden
stands several feet above street level and
well back, fronted by village common with
n fne view up the valley. Lot contains
about 10000 feet Of land with eight beau
harv. room for stable or garage), also an
old osis stone lew well of pure spring. water. The
house was built in 1925, contains l6 rooms
several over 20 fee. square,; is said to be
one of the finest examples OF colonial arcn, ramt
statefe state Of " preservation Five minutes from
post post office. will make beautiful and ar.
tnstic ni summer home. or suitable for gen gen
teman's permanent home. Tern, Terms ,o. 70 su,r'
For further particulars and photographs ad'
drass ! q. ULLERY, Brattleboro. Vt.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Haskins a Candidate.

Congressman Kittredge Haskins Will
be a candidate for denomination at the
second district convention in June.
This statement is made with author.
ity. and is brought out by the formal
announcement this week that Frank
Plumley of Mortified will contest Col.
Haskins s seat.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Balloon Landed in Chester.

The balloon. North Adams No. |, car
rying A. Holland Forbes of New York,
II. H. Arnold and Roswell L. Gardner of
North Adams, Mass, made an ascent from
the tunnel city Tuesday morning at 9.23
and landed at l1.5O in Chester. Vt, dis
tance of about go miles in an air line. The
balloon passed over the Hoosac Tunnel
& Wilmington railroad at 1925 and at II
o'clock was sighted at Readsboro. Moth.
ing more was heard from it until news OF
the landing reached North Adams. The
greatest altitude reached was $500 feet.
While passing over Stamford at an eleva,,
ton of 5000 feet the balloonists heard
this message, "Come down and get some
sugar. Mr.. Forbes will make another
ascension from North Adams next week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Will Governor Proctor Withdraw?

A rumor apparently emanating from
reliable sources has been in circulation
for the past several days to the erect
that Gov F. D. Proctor will not be
candidate for the United States sena-
torship before the next Legislature.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Another Flood at the Dam Site.

High water has again delayed work
at the Connecticut river dam site with
in the past week and served as another
demonstration of the stability OF the
Golfer dam. The river reached its nigh
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

Alice Sparks, l3, Of Burlington, was
crushed between two freight cars Monday
morning and instantly killed. The child
was was picking up coal along the railroad
tracks and was between the rails when
two cars were kicked together by a
switcher
By the will of DR.. John Ordronaux, who
died in Glen Head, i. l., recently, the
University of Vermont receives bequest
of $4,000. The estate was valued at ST.
OOO,O 600 and most of it was left to hos
pitals. universities and other public in
stitutions.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
WORK AMONG BOYS.
Thomas Chew of Fall River to Speak
in Rantist Church Sunday Evening.

Thomas Chew of Fall River, the founder
of that city's unique boys club, Will be
the speaker at the service in the Baptist
church Sunday evening under the auspices
of the Young Peoples Union. MIR. Chew
is English born, coming to this country
as a lad of y. In 1890 he began his work
with the Fail River boys and now the
club has property valued at over. $500
900. The social service being done by tne
club is the valuable feature of its work;
Mr.. Chew's talk should be suggestive and
stimulating The musical program will be
more than usually attractive. The Ma
sonic glee club, under the direction OF Il.
II. Crane, will sing number OF selections.
The program follows:
Voluntary
Sanctus ........, .,..''';' '''''''''''
Glee club.
Invocation
Scripture
Lift Thine Eyes to the Hills s...... Holden
= ZEE club.
Still Still With Thee. .,...........G .Gerrlsh
Glee club.
Announcements
Offertory
Glee club.
Hymn
Address A.,
The Dav Is Past and Over. .......... .Abt
Glee club.
Hymn
Benediction
Postlude
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

The annual sugar supper served
last night by the men of the Universal
ist society was attended by about 25(
people.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Special Notices

CEO. A. GIBBS, landscape gardener, 40
u High st. Care of Lawns, Flowers,
Shrubbery, Grading, etc. Telephone. l4tt
DEPARTING will mend, glue and re-
O pair furniture of all kinds. Give me
a trial. Geo. w. Hudson, 2 Spring st.
r TGHT TRUCKING, jobbing, plowing
IL gardens etc. Jacob Kempf, u South
Main st. Order book at Clark's Grocery
store. lf-lo
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

NOR sALE-Tie lot, 10 acres, inquire Of
l. Merton A. Doolittle, Admr, Orchard
~ li-l5
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

EOR SALE-A top buggy and Con-
l. cord, cheap. j. 1. kaine, l., Elliot 81;
litf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

W ~ hNtNth'tt
WANTED -Compelent giTl for genera
w housewotk. Mrs. II. Il, brosn, ~
Grren ~, tl
WANTED A man who thoroughly nn.
w dersiands gardening and the care OF
horses. Two cows 10 milk. H. ;, hales.
tier, ~
xx'ANrED-To hire or take on shares,
w farm with stock and tools. Keller
enees given. Israel Braley. W, bra.,ls.
hoTo. i9h
Xl,ANrED-small jobs Of all kinds.
w chimneys and wells cleaned, earpen'
try and mason work. A. V. Kerr aS n,
hot NJ. s.i
WANTED buildings 10 move, raise or
w repair; also roofs raised. Work
done hy contract or day. Perry Q. Cal
lupe. Western Ave. Tel. els. l22!'
.\x'ANTED-A competent man IN, our
w mill room 10 cut up lumber aud also
work on other machinery. Man TO pack
organs, Apply at once TO the Carpenter
Co. f't
X\,ANTED-Basswood. chestnut, hem
w lock, oak, pine, poplar and spruce.
We shall pay as high or higher prices
than We have ever paid. Holden Mar,
tin. wv
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

EoR Mammoth Bronze Turkey
l. eggs for Matching. Price 81 Tor seven:
l.. III. Richardson. litf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
AmusementS
AUDITORIUM
One Week. Commencing
April 18th
rss Time In srattieboro
Ike Stock Co.

benting d repertoire of new
/ players and unique vaude-
Fariety.
night. Tho Dawn OF Freedom.
Tho Power OF the Cross.
npIrs, Tuesday and Thursday Nidhrs'
n Merry Widow sofa pillow 10 every
|ing a0-eent ticket
matinee. Popular prioeA,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

EOR SALE-Standard makes Of auto
L mobiles; some bargains in second
hand cars, also full line OF bicycles, sup
plies, and talking machines. Manley
Bros. litf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

WANTED -Compelent gih ter genera
w houseaotk. Mrs. II. H. brown, ~
gn,en II, Au
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
Wanted

RoY wANTRD-fer oliiee work. Write
- 10 y. keiomer Gt
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03
For Sale

L,oR SALE-Choice lot Of slab wood;
Il Holden & Martin. lu
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

IGOR SALE-Grains for sale at Larkins
Il mill, also grinding done. 1914
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

NOR SALE-l show case #. long by
wide, show case II. long by 2 wide
and a counter IL IL f.. long by y. lO
nut panels. Donnel & Davis. l3tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-03

nor SALE-Eight dump carts, new and
L second hand, and trucks combined, 2
three. seated covered express wagons, near
ly new, / one-horse heavy four spring
truck (new), 3 secondhand express wag-
ons. 2 one.horse lumber wagons, 3 Con.
cord buggies. l new piano-box buggy, 2
surveys, nearly new, ! heavy two-horsee
truck, two-horse lumber wagons, 3
road-carts, 10 second hand buggies, all
kinds. Charles Miner, Bonnyvale Stock
Farm, "The Red Farm" 12-14
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-09
Lord Kelvin and the cahIa.

1t is perhaps not generally known
that the success Of the Atlantic cable
was due to the calculations and ex-
perlments of the late Lord Kelvin, at
that time plain William Thomson. He
discovered that the current through
long cable would arrive gradually at
the receiving end and devised the ap-
paratus which rendered 1t possible to
utilize such current fer making the
Morse signals. 1t was through diSre-
gard Of his theoretical predictions that
the first Atlantic cable. in 1888, was
ruined by too powerful currents With
out his mirror galvanometer to trans
late into visible signals the delicate
impulses received through the cable
the enterprise would have been COM
plote failure.