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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
LAUGHl|N FAMILY
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
While Returning Home, Horse
Scares at Motorcycle
And Runs Away.
DID NOT GIVE ASSISTANCE.
MAN DRIVING MACHINE STOPPED
AT FARM HOUSE AND SENT
BACK AID, BUT HE ESCAPED BE-
FORE NAME WAS AScERTAlNED.

After informing Mr.. and Mrs. Laugh
lin and their daughter, that he would
hurry to telephone and notify ply
sician of their plight, an unknown
and left the scene of the accident in
which the members of the Laughlin
family had just been hurled from their
rig as the result of the fright of their
horse at the passing motor cycle.
Their escape from fatal injury is re-
garded as remarkable. Mr.. Laughlin
was hurled forward over the dash
and under the horses feet. His wife
and daughter were percipitated to the
side of the road. The horse ran away
and the vehicle passed over Mr..
Laughlin's body The horse became
stalled in a mudhole short distance
away and remained there two hours,
or until released.
The Laughlin family occupies the
Conner property south of the city near
the Draper dairy on the Straightline
pike. They were returning home
from the city yesterday afternoon and
motor cyclist attempted to pass
their rig. The road is narrow and the
exhaust valve on the machine was
emitting its 'pop-pop'' with all its
capability. The horse frightened and
occupants were thrown headlong from
their seats. Mr.. Laughlin, who was
driving. was hurled forward beneath
the horses feet. Mrs. Laughlin and
daughter were thrown to the side of
the road. Mr.. Laughlin was injured,
sustaining number of cuts and bruis-
es and a sprained knee. The mother
and daughter were bruised and
scratched about the head and should
ers.
The horse was terrified and began
kicking fiercely. The front of the bug
gy was kicked into splinters and the
harness and shafts broken, so that the
horse freed itself and dashed madly
down the road. 1t plunged into a soft
spot and sunk so deeply 1t was not
extricated for two hours when the com
bined efforts of eight men proved suf
ficient to release 1t.
When he saw the predicament OF
the Laughlins' the operator of the mo-
tor cycle notified them he would pro
ceed to the nearest house. summon
aid which he did but did not return
to the scene of the accident. In their
excitement the members of the family
had not ascertained the cyclists name
nor the number of his machine. The
police may investigate the case.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
Many Questions Concerning
Public Improvement Be-
fore Association.
WANT ANOTHER PATROLMAN
POINTED OUT THAT WEST RICH
MoND is NOW PRACTICALLY
UNPROTECTED MANY NEEDS
DISCUSSED.

The need of another policeman, the
trimming of shade trees, the demand
for a new hose house, the restoration
of the name National Road for Ma
tional avenue, and the enlargement of
the Baxter school grounds were sub
jects for discussion at the meeting of
the West Richmond Improvement AS
sociation last evening.
One of the members of the associa-
ton in speaking about the great need
of a policeman on the West Side asked
How is it the city council claims it
gives us people in this part of Rich
mond ample protection from the law
breakers, when there is only one po-
liceman to cover both Fairview and
West Richmond? A crook or safe
blower could do all the damage he
would want to and the police would
never be the wiser until the person
next morning and telephoned his mis-
fortune to police headquarters. The
police would then get busy and try to
find the culprit, but chances are they
| wouldn't succeed. 1t was to discuss
| this question that the meeting was
called. West Siders expect to have
their demand needed.
Prof. N. C. Heironimus and A. M
Gardner were appointed as commit
tee to draw up resolutions of sym
pathy on the death of Alpheus G
Compton, who was buried yesterday
morning, and who was one Of the most
influential workers of the association.
The question of the hose house was
brought up again and the West Siders
stated that they did not care where
the new building was situated on the
West Side and would leave the matter
of the choosing of the site to the Off
cials. as they would know where tc
place the building to get the best fire
protection to both Fair View and Wes
Richmond.
Prof N. C. Heironimus made a very
earnest plea for more ground at ths
Baxter school. He stated that tht
people of West Richmond felt slightec
on account of the play grounds being
on this side of the river SO that the.
don't get very much benefit from
them. He hopes to convince the schoo
board and city officials that there
should be more room for the children
to play at the Baxter building.
The association appreciates the fac
that the police department is taking
up the question of the trimming o
shade trees. In many places on tn
West Side the trees are very low.
The indignation Of every member o
the club was aroused when the aues
ton was brought up concerning tn
National road. One of the members
who became very indignant said tha
amy old street could be called an ave
nue, but none could be the Nationa
road. 1t is thought that the name O
National avenue will be changed t
National road if possible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
INCREASED RATES
NOW NECESSARY
James J. Hill Tells Why Great
Public Carriers Will Have
To Take Such Step.
PROSPERITY AT STAKE.
MILLIONS HAVE TO BE SPENT BY
ROADS FOR ROLLING STOCK, If
BUSINESS OF COUNTRY is
PROPERLY CARED FOR.

New York, July 1S.-"Railroad rates
must be advanced or the country will
stop. If railroads do not secure an
advance in freight rates they will be
unable to expend the 5000, 1000. 900 or
SO year for new rolling stock and IA
cilities, without which they go behind.
THE loss of $6OOO00,0O0 will be a
loss to the manufacturers. The produ-
Ger of raw material will feel it; SO will
the farmer who supplies the food; the
lumberman who supplies the lumber;
the mechanic, the laborer. 1t will be
felt by the people generally.
This S6OO,OOO,OOO of direct expendi-
ture by the railroads is enormous if
followed in all it's ramifications.
Compared to it moderate advance in
rates is a mere bagatelle.
The interests of the railroads and
the manufacturers and the people are
closely related. If the railroads are to
decay all else will decay with them y
These are the views expressed by
James ]. Hill when interviewed on his
return from a three weeks fishing
trip to Canada.
Continuing, Mr.. Hill said:
There is no alternative but to raise
rates. The credit of the railroads has
been seriously impaired. The way tc
enhance credit is to increase rates.
No Cut in Wages.
wages should not be cut. Efficient
labor is essential to successful opera
tion. Railroad employees have peculiar
responsibilities. They have to meet q
hard tessse They should ge fair recon
pense N wages 10 per cent. The
man who got SO last week gets $3.50
this week. 1t is the difference between
meat and no meat.
Freight rates in this country are
low beyond comparison. Receiving
but one-half and even one-third of the
rate received in European countries
the wages paid railroad employees here
average 100 per cent higher than those
paid in Europe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
EPWORTH LEAGUE
SESSION IN RICHMOND
Probable That They Will Be
Held Here.

Rev. r. J. Wade will go to Winona
Lake next week and will work for the
biennial meeting of the Indiana State
Epworth league to be held in connec-
ton with the Richmond chautauqua
next year. This is a big meeting and
the directors of the local ehautauqua
are hopeful that the Rev. Wade will
be able to convince the leaders of the
advantages of holding the NEE ting in
Richmond. If the meeting is held here
next year the chautauqua will be two
weeks long instead of ten days.
In speaking about the matter Rev
Wade said: The prospects for secur
ing the meeting here next year are ex
cellent.''
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
STATE RECEIVES
GOOD INTEREST
HanIy Pleased With Public De-
pository Law.

Indianapolis, July 1S.-After a meet
ing of the state board of finance. Gov.
Hanly announced that the state is
receiving $4,000 a year interest from
its funds under the application of the
public depository law enacted by the
last Legislature.
This is undoubtedly worse while
from a money point of view alone. -
said the governor This is almost
enough to pay the expenses of the ex.
ecutive and treasury departments and
is long step from the system in
vogue three years ago"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
TURKISH COMMANDER
ASSASS|NATED TODAY
Great Sensation Caused by the
Deed.

Salonica, Turkey. July 1S.-General
Osman Pasha, commander of the Tur-
kish army at Monastir. was assassin
ated in the barracks today by an Off
Ger of Young Turkey" an insurgent
government. The killing caused a
great sensation as Osman had pro-
claimed an amnesty to all Turkish Of
ficers engaged in the recent mutiny.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
CONNECT WITH PARK.

The board of public works will ex-
tend the right toNthe proprietor of the
Hawkins swimming pond to build a
pathway connecting the pond and
Glen Miller park. This pathway will
be illuminated in the evening by cleo
trio lights, and the pond viii praci.
cally be . part Ct Clan Ai1oA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
TO BEGIN CAMPAIGN
At BRYAN'S DOOR
Prohibitionists Start August
10th at Lincoln.

Columbus. Ohio. July 1s.-Disregard-
ing the amenities OF national politics.
the campaign Of the Prohibitionists
will be begun at the home Of William
J. Bryan on August 10. Eugene W.
Chain. the Presidential nominee Of the
party will personally sound the key
note al Lincoln where he will speak In
Nebraska twice day for four days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
MRS. SMITH DEAD.

Word has been received here Of the
death OF Mrs. Dorcas NJ Smith, the
widow Of the Rev. John f. Smith, who
was pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church OF this city from 1858 to 1859
and who died in 1864. Mrs Smith
died at her home in Franklin, Ind, at
the age of eighty-six years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
new YORK WQMAN'S
DEATH MYSTERIOUS
TWo-year-o old Child Plays with
Gun Which Kills Mother.

New York, July 18.-The police are
trying to solve the mysterious death
of Mrs. Samuel Friedlan, the wife of a
real estate dealer who was found with
bullet in her brain at her home,
while her two year old son was sitting
beside her playing with the revolver
1t is undecided whether the woman
committed suicide or was accidentally
shot by the child while playing with
the revolver
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
TRAIN
LEAPS OFF TRACKS
Eight People, Severely, But
Not Fatally Hurt.

Chicago, July 1S,-Eight persons
were severely injured. although not
fatally, when a motor car on the
South Side elevated railroad leaped
over the bumpers at the sub-end struc
ture into Stony Island ave, this morn
ing. The motorman lost control of the
swiftly running train.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
BIC BROKERAGE
FIRM FAILS
Cameron, Currie & Company
Goes to Wall.

Detroit, Mich, July 18.-With sliabil-
tiles at a half million in excess OF as
sets, Cameron, Currie and Company,
the biggest brokerage firm in Michi-
gan, failed today. 1t was MEMBER
of the New York and Boston stock ex-
changes receiver has been appoint
ed. Loose management is alleged
against one member of the firm. Many
banks and investors are involved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
TRUST TO
FEEL BIG STICK"
Attorney General ConsuIts
Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, July 1S.-Attorney Gen
eral Bonaparte conferred with Presi-
dent Roosevelt today in regard to the
proceedings against the alleged paper
trust. The discussion was of some
length and it is claimed prosecution
will be the outgrowth of today's meet
ing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
TWO MEN KILLED;
TEN ARE INJURED
Men Meet Death in Chicago
Steel Mills.

Chicago, July 1S.-Two men were
killed and ten others were seriously
injured by an explosion of hot metal
in the blast furnace OF the Wisconsin
Steel mills, South Chicago today The
accident occurred while the furnace
was being tapped. Several of the in
iured taken TO the hospital, may die
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
OvERTURNS;;
MINISTER BROWNS
The Rev. Artemus ]. Haynes
Body Found Today.

Boston. Mass, July 1S.-Rev. Arte-
mus J. Haynes, aged Il. one of the
most brilliant preachers of New Eng
land, was found drowned at Harwich,
today. The accident occurred while
He lived at New Haven and had a
summer cottage near Cape Cod.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
CASE OF SMALLPOX.

Again there is smallpox in this vicin-
fty. Hiram Hoover of Spring Grove Is
the patient. Her employed by Adams
Express Compan4 and how he came in
contact with the disease Is not known.
The family~has.b been quarantined.l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
SHOOTS DRUNKEN
HUSBAND IN HEART
Then Woman Takes CarboIic
Acid.

New York. July 1s.-Mrs. Sarah
Clock shot and instantly killed her
husband, and then took carbolic acid
and died today. Her husband came
home drunk and quarreled. and then
went to sleep, His wife crept up and
shot him in the heart.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
CHANGE I'M TIME.
Band Concerts at the Glen to Be Held
Earlier.

The board of public works has de-
cided that. beginning tomorrow, all
Sunday band concerts at Glen Miller
park will start at 3 30 in the afternoon
instead of o'clock. These concerts
have been attracting hndreds of peo-
pie to the park every Sunday. An ex-
cellent program has been arranged
for tomorrow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
CLASS OF SIX.

class Of six viii be taken In Nom
day evening by the Modern Woodmen.
The Woodmen Of CenterviIIe, Cam
bridge City and Hagerstown have been
invited 10 attend There will be Q
luncheon served.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
WORK COMPLETED,
South First Street Improvement Took
Much Time.

The work of macadamizing South
First street and building the cement
curbs. cutters and sidewalks has
about been completed. This has been
extremely hard work owing to the fact
that a greater part of the roadway
had to be blasted. Work on the i'm
proponents started last fall.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
PICNIC SUNDAY.

lola Lodge, X. of p. VIII Take an
Outing.
lola lodge. Knights OF Pythias, will
picnic tomorrow at the Stephen Kuth
farm. east Of the city. It Is expeEked
that there will be large number OF
knights enjoy the outing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1908-07-18
And They Are Able.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-01-01

ing. The church was prettily decorated
with red anG green The exercises con-
sisting of rotations, duets, etc, were
especially good.
Miss Glenn Leach of Springfield, spent
the holidays with her mother, Mrs G. P.
Ide.
Mr.. and Ms. s. c. Trefren have closed
their house ald gone to Waterville, Me,
to spend the winter with their daughter.
Miss Fayeltne Trefren, who has spent
the last few months in town, has return
ed to her hone at Waterville, Maine.
Mrs Fanne Wilcomb OF Springfield is
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. G. P. Ice.
Edith Bradley has returned home from
Barnet where she spent the holidays with
her sister Ms. McPhee.
Mrs Ellen Staples is spending several
weeks with lcr sons at Boston.
Mrs. |. l.. Hill and daughter Grace re
turned home rom Boston, Sunday after
Itcan
The MissesHattie and Efiie Colby, who
alN tI6iShtAlE II Al tSSttNilhsNAlS tstNN bAA -
spending the holidays at home.
John Bradshaw has bought the Leet
farm ON the lanville road.
Mrs. S, S Mattocks has gone to
Schenectady, N. Y, to spend the winter
with her children.
Charles Gray has moved from the
Mary Knapp louse onto Z. l.. Hopkins
farm.
Percy Spencer is quite i'll with the grip.
George knights family of ST. Johns
bury visited at J. d. Nichols Christmas
day.
Scott N. Famum and wife have sold
out their grain business and rented the
building with all fixtures to Scott Nc
Dowell of White River Junction This IS
one Of the fines and best located grain
stores of northern Vermont. The Far
NUNS have done a large business the
past year, having sold so carloads OF
grain, six cars Of shingles and clapboards
and over 100 IONS Of pressed hay and
straw Mr. Mcdowell will be remember
ed as a Former .mploye at the railroad
shops, later was boss OF the round-house
at St. JohnsburI, and left a similar posi-
ton at White River Junction. He comes
we'll recommended. We predict for him
a successful future as he is a wide
awake young man
Dan Gray and family have spent several
weeks at Mr. GrRy's fathers L. W. Gray
Joe Sidney anG William Bowker have
been i'll with the grip.
Scott Mcdowell has moved into DR.
Blake's tenement recently vacated by
| John Grant
| Schools began Monday after week.
| vacation.
| Ida Bailey of Chelsea, Mass, has beer
visiting at Scott Farnum's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-01-01
EAST BURKE.

The Ladies Aid meet with Mrs. George
Gibson this week.
Abbie Colby has gone to Barton to
work in the family of DR.. Nichols.
Miss Ida Farmer has come to Belmont
Farm to assist in caring for her brother,
Fred Farmer.
The Ir. O. u. A. NJ. Council are prepar.
ing to attend the district meeting at
Wheelock the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Donahue of St.
Johnsbury were at Scion Walters over
Sunday.
Willie Thurber spent few days at
home here last week
A. D. Gibson has in his possession an
osprey recently mounted by Taxidermist
Balch of Lunenburg, that measures 8
feet from tip to tip of wings and stands
4 feet high Mr. ellison shot the bird in
East Haven last tall,
Ira Hunter has engaged Joseph Clark
to work for him.
Charles W. Harris returns to Dart
mouth, Thursday,
Willie Phillips has been engaged as
cook for the Wymans at Woodsville.
Miss Edith Jeffords is still failing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-01-01
EAST BARNET.

Mr.. Gil6llan. who has been sick with
the grip is better Elmer Roy is on the
sick list this week.
There was a Christmas tree in the
chapel Tuesday evening and exercises by
the children.
May Gifllan was home from Chelsea,
Mass, where she is teaching and Lorraine
Webster from Saxtons River where she is
attending school and Sammie Richard
son from Harvard. to spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blandin visited friends in
Newport last week, returning home
Saturday night.
Leslie Gilhllan came home from Pike
Station to spend Christmas.
There was a family gathering at James
Galbraiths Christmas. Their children
were all at home.
Word was received here last week that
Mrs. Jannette (RusselD widow of the
late George Cummings died at the home
of her son in Maiden, Mass, Sunday,
Dec %, at the age of So. She was
brought to Passumpsic and buried by
the side of her husband Thursday She
leaves to mourn her loss John, her only
child, and his family with whom she has
lived for number of years, and one
sister, Mrs. Cyrus Emerson of Waltham
The early part of her life was spent in
Danville and Barnet and she was well
known here and was very highly esteemed
by everyone who knew her The family
have the heartfelt sympathy of their
many friends here
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-01-01

Quite number of cases of grip and
severe colds are noted at the present
time. DR.. Dwinel was taken i'll Sunday,
but is little better at the present writ
ing; Mrs. II. L. Parker has been quite i'll
with grip for several days, but is out
again; Henry Wilkey has been quite i'll,
and threatened with pneumonia, but is
improving. There seem to be no serious
cases at present.
Mrs. A. L. Finney is spending few
days at Fitch Bay, p. O., the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. Harry White.
W. J. Blodgett of Randolph, who is
travelling in this vicinity in the interests
of the Standard Drug Co. of White
River Junction. spent Sunday with his
brother and family, E. J. Blodgett.
Miss Carrie Campbell had charge OF
the fourth and fifth grades in the village
school this week, during the illness of the
teacher, Miss Blanche Kennedy.
Mrs. Edward Gaudette, who has been
an invalid for a number of years. is very
low, and not expected to live but a few
DAYS. Her mother, Mrs. Eli Currier,
had a bad fall on Saturday, and injured
herself so that she is unable to walk.
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WELLS RIVER.

Mrs, Addie K Bgelow spent Wednes-
day and Thursday of last week in Brad
ford with her sister, Mrs. Fletcher.
Mrs Herman Bone went to her home
in Waterbury last week leaving her little
daughter here for a few days with her
grandparents.
A large company of our young people
went to Newbury Friday evening to
attend basket ball game and dance
All report fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Goodwin dined
Christmas day with Mrs. George Smith
at Woodsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Goss of Newport
are in town and will remain until after
New Years, to attend the Brock family
reunion at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Symes at Ryegate.
Nelson Bailey is recovering from a
severe attack of the grip, which has
kept him confined to the house for more
than week
Miss Jennie Gray is at work in the
paper mill.
DR. and Mrs. Lee entertained at their
pleasant home Christmas Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Deming Miss Amelia jain and Mrs
John Peach and children.
Mrs. Doe Of Woodsville was the guest
of Mrs. ]. r, Hale, Dec. 25
Mrs. w. III. Goodwin was in Woods
vile several days last week on account
of the critical illness of her aunt, Mrs. E.
A. Evans.
AT the meeting of Arbutus Rebekah
Lodge last week Tuesday evening, Mrs.
Lydia Lamphere was elected Noble
Grand and Mrs. Nettie Vincent, Vice
Grand.
The annual meeting of the L. A. S.,
will be held at Hale's Tavern Friday
afternoon. Reports of officers and com.
nittees will be given and officers elected
for 1908. full attendance is desired as
there is business of importance to he
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-01-01
GROTON.

Robrt J. Wood of Holyoke. Mass,
who his been visiting his sister Mrs. G..
b. PAGE, returned home Thursday
Mr.. nd Mrs Ernest keenan, of South
Ryegae were in town last week Wednes-
day,
Roy Rowland of Meredith a. IT,, is
visiting in the home of ]. w. Morrison.
Clye Coffrin returned to St. Adams,
Thursday, having spent several days
with is parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Nj. D.
Coftrl
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Pillsbury were in
Montpelier last week, the guests Of Mrs.
PillsIlry's parents.
DrH. H. Lee of Wells River was in
tow Tuesday,
Gorge w. Whitehill of st. Johnsbury
was home over Christmas.
AZ r. Taylor, who has been confined to
the Juse for the past few days with the
grip is reported better
II tch and Blodgett are extending the
New England telephone line from North
Rye.ate creamery to West Barnet. They
rece tly placed telephones in the homes
Of 4. Welch and J. P. Miller.
Ldord WEIGH of Peaeham was a
visitor in town last week.
Ms. A. H, Teller is in quite poor
hea h.
R1ph Pillsbury returned to his work
at Bellows Falls, Friday, after short
sta with his parents Mr.. and Mrs G.
II. 'illsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Morrison and
SOL Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Go-don are visiting Charles Morrison.
Hiss Elizabeth Lawton is sick
Hiss Gertrude Clark returns to Com
cod, n. H., this week, where she will
resume her work as operator in the
telephone Office.
.iss Ethel Place has closed her work
I'M the Groton telephone office. Her
plIce is taken by Miss Alma Carpenter
}ev F. w. Lewis, presiding elder o.
I'll st. Johnsbury district, occupied tht
pulpit at the Methodist church last Sun
day evening.
Waldo Pillsbury returned to Keene
n H., Friday.
Mrs. ]. c. Harvey went to St. Johns
bery, Wednesday, where she will receive
Treatment for her eyes.