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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Bank Closed by Black Hand.

An Italian banker named Patti, who re-
Gently shot a member of the Black Hand
society in New York city in defence of
his life, received so many threatening
letters that he became frightened and left
town, whereupon his bank suffered run
and had to close.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
U. S. Steers Fine SHOWING.

The United States Steel corporation
made over $50, 900, 900 last year on total
business of 1851, 100000. This was a
considerable increase over the previous
wear
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
No More for Me. Saws Anna C.

Anna Gould, divorced from Count Cas-
tellane, is in America. She denies she is
engaged to Prince DE Sagan, and
says she has had enough of married life.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Trains coIIided; Five Dead.

A mistake in train orders was response
BILE for a head-on collision between
freights near Haverhill, n. H., Friday in
which the crews of both locomotives and
one brakeman were killed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Governor Guild Very m.

Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., of Massa
chusetts has been very sick man the
past week, and there is still but little
hope of his recovery, though he was re-
ported more comfortable Yesterday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Eoas Likely to be Cheaper.

{ A big slump in the price of eggs is ex-
pected as the result of the decision of the
banks not to loan more than ten cents per
dozen on eggs in storage. Last year as
much as fourteen cents per dozen was
loaued.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Death Of Mrs. Herbert E. Abbey.

Mrs. Julia (BoweDD, wife OF Herbert T..
Abbey. died at midnight Sunday in Rox-
bury, Mass, after an operation performed
the previous Monday at the hospital in
that place. The operation was undertak-
en- for the removal OF a tumor. but the
real nature Of the trouble was found to be
a cancerous condition from which there
was no nope Of recovery. Mr.. Abbey
was summoned 10 Roxbury the 18th and
was with his wife during the few days
remaining to her.
Mrs. Abbey was born in Bethel, daugh-
ter Of the late Samuel Bowen. and had
reached the age OF 81 years. Besides her
husband, she left five sons and a daugb-
ter-Guy, Roy, Jason, Herbert J.. Fred
and Jessie-all Of whom live in Bethel
with the exception Of Roy, whose home
is in this village. She is also survived
by two brothers, Samuel Bowen, OF Bethel
and Allen Bowen, residing in Connecti-
cut.
The deceased was devoted wife and
mother, and her loss is indeed grievous
afiiiction to the ones who have been so
long the objects Of her faithful care. \
brother OF Mr.. Abbey, Jason Abbey OF
Bellows Falls, has been with the family
in their trouble to their great comfort
and assistance.
The remains were brought from Rox-
bury Monday night, and the funeral was
held at the house this afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. DR.. 4. L. Cooper officiat-
ing.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
American Auto Reaches Frisco.

The American automobile was the first
of the world racers to reach the Pacific
coast, arriving at San Francisco Tuesday
afternoon. The others are strung all the
way back to Wyoming.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
One Railroad not Scared.

The New York Central railroad has
placed an order for 1856 new locomotives
and "a, 900 tons of steel rails.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
LittreneId Of Maine Leaves Congress

b. Congressman Littlefield of Maine, lead
er of the independent Republicans in the
House, has rendered his resignation from
that body and will resume the practise of
law. He says he owes this duty to his
family.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Death Of Henry W. smaIley, v. S.

The sad news Of the death from dropsy
March 10, in Berkeley, Cal, of DR.. Henry
W. Smalley has been received. Although
his health had been gradually failing for
some time, his death came as a sudden
shock after an illness OF about three
weeks.
DIR. Smalley was born in Brookfield.
Oct. u, 1916, and the early part of his
life was spent in that town. In 1868 he
enlisted in Co. 4. First Vermont cavalry,
and served faithfully until the close of
the Civil war.
In March, 1876, he married Jennie l.,
youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie
zar Edison of Randolph. To them were
born three children-Carl Edison. who
died at the age of two years; Florence
Lucia. who died at the age OF nineteen
years; and Alice Cloe, who survives.
After his marriage he had resided in
Randolph until May, 1907, when he went
to California and had since seemed to be
improving in health. His daughter,
Alice, accompanied him and was with
him at the time of his death.
For more than thirty years prior to his
death he had practised veterinary surgery
most successfully. And although his
knowledge of that profession was entirely
tages of study-he was looked upon as
one of the ablest veterinarians in the
state.
DIR. Smalley was a man Of pleasant and
kindly disposition that made him beloved
in his home and family and won for him
self many friends and acquaintance. He
will be greatly missed in the community.
both in his profession and as a man of
honest and upright character, who was
just in his dealings with his fellow men.
From his late residence in Berkeley, he
was buried in Mountain View cemetery,
Piedmont, Cal, March II, by the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Safe home from all thy wsnderings,
With loved ones gone before,
Hearing thy Masters words. "Well done"
Thou shalt not hunger more.
Contributed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Bishop Fowler Dead.

Bishop Charles Fl. Fowler of the Meth
odist Episcopal church died at New York
Friday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Window Shades ,
SPECIAL ORDER DEPARTMENT.

Ii YOU need new shades for
yOm'house, let us furnish you
with high grade HOLLAND
or TINT cloth shades. Ask
us for estimates on any kind
of a shade. We make and
hang them right and prompt.
FThe best colOrs in Water
Opaques, Hollenas, Hollands
and Oil Opaques, plain and
fringed, always in our stock.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
4 Revision.

Editor Herald and News:-
wish TO revise my list Of surviving
colonies Of the war of the Rebellion. 1
understand that Hyde Of the Third is liy-
ing somewhere in Pennsylvania. Sawyer
OF the Cavalry is living in Hyde Park and
has been prominent citizen OF Lamoilie
county from 1866 TO the present. / un-
derstand that Hunsden Of the Eleventh
died some four years ago. 7 have re-
ceived letters asking for the location of
the colonies. Hyde Is in Pennsylvania;
Seaver, lawyer and judge Of probate,
Woodstock, VT; Lincoln, retired {. 5.
army officer; Grant, Minneapolis, Mimi.
Sawyer, Hyde Park, VT; Ripley, Rutland
and New York city; Henry, American
consul at Quebec. J. +. Eldredge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-03-26
Fatal Accident.

Albert W. Jenness, who once lived in
Randolph, and had often worked here
at different times in the blacksmith shop
of his brother-in-law, l. g. Erskine, was
fatally injured at II o'clock last Thurs
day morning while operating circular
saw in the mill of Frank Rice on the
West hill in Roxbury, six miles from
Northfield. In going around the ma
chine, he lost his balance and, in falling,
his left arm came in contact with the
swiftly moving saw and was nearly sew
cred from his body.
He was hurried to Northfeld but after
examination by the physicians of that
place, his instant removal to the Mary
Fletcher hospital in Burlington was ad-
vised and he was taken there that after
noon. He reached the hospital so weak
from loss OF blood and in so critical a
condition generally that amputation was
impossible and he died in Burlington sat
urday morning.
The remains were taken TO Northfield.
" here the funeral service was held in the
Methodist church at O'Clock Sunday
afternoon, the pastor, Rev. +. W. Sharpe,
officiating.
The deceased, who was a years of age,
left three sons-Glenn, II years old:
George, Il, and Bert, II. He is also sur
vived by two sisters, Mrs. L. q. Erskine
of this place and Mrs. Mary Joo Of Bel
Me. Mr.. and Mrs. Erskine,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Cook and son were
present at the funeral, but Mrs. Joo did
not reach Northfield until after the sery-
ice. She arrived, however, before Mrs.
Erskine left for home and accompanied
her to Randolph for a short stay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
DOG TAX IS DUE

The law against unlicensed dogs
begins to run today, with grace
given until July Is. At the ex-
piration of that period Humane Of
ficer Rudersdorf and his staff will
look around the landscape and
trouble will then develop for own
ers of untagged dogs, If no own
er is found the dog will have to
pay the penalty. Otherwise the
owner is liable to a $40 fine for
neglecting the license.
The rate is 81 for males and 50
for females. Licenses are dis
bursed at the city comptroller's
Office.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
STICKS
By NEW RATE

The Interstate fair franchise ap-
plication of the Traction Co. was
reported out of the committee of
the whole for passage at the next
regular meeting of the council as
amended, which means that unless
changed before final passage and
the company accepts 1t, Spokane,
for the first time, will receive a
reasonable price for franchise
which should be worth thousands
of dollars to the company. AS
amended the company must pay
the city half cent for each car
mile travelled during the first 10
years, and one cent during the bal
ance of the % years life of the
franchise.
Attorney Kizer, who appeared
on behalf of the company, made a
hard fight to knock out the rate
and have the old rate of two mills,
such as is stipulated in other fran
chises, kept. He said that the new
rate would amount to the company
paying at least $4,000 in % years
to the city and this was a good
deal of money to extract from a
struggling company that is trying
to compete with an old establish
ed and wealthy one like the w.
w. p, etc. These additional bur
dens only postpone opening up new
territory was the yelled threat
which Mr.. Kizer limited.
Charles Liftchild spoke in favor
of the company and said he was
surprised that Councilman Wat
kins, in whose ward the franchise
is desired. opposed it. He said the
line would build up neishborhood
that has been retarded by lack of
traction.
Councilman Schiller then stated
that he wanted to make a confes.
sion to his brother councilmen.
He said that he was an interested
party to the extent that he is
treasurer of the Interstate fair and
the line would be a benefit to him
and therefore ne had tried to keep
out of the contention, but he
couldn't He declared that the
councils action in establishing a
precedent of high rate for fran
chises was laudable But the con-
gested conditions during fair time
needed improving. The w. w. P.
gave excellent service but not
enough to handle the crowds, and
therefore the city could be liberal
for this once.
He declared that Jay P Graves
is the greatest philanthropist the
city has ever known, and if it
hadn't been for him the city would
have been far behind the times.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01

is more important than the direc-
ton in which the Roosevelt indie
pendent vote" will go. This vote is
sufficient to determine the result.
If Roosevelt's Endorsement of Taft
swings the vote to Taft, the latter
is likely to win. If Bryan's associa-
ton with the Roosevelt policies
swings the vote to him, Bryan is
likely to be the next occupant of
the White House.
In his four years of ante-conven-
ton campaigning, Bryan has
worked with the democratic organ
ization when he could, and indie
pendently of it when the organiza-
ton proved hostile. In New York
state, when Tammany was against
him. he picked out individuals not
Iaccosicated officially with the party
Organization, and did all his organ
izing through them. The same
method was practiced in Illinois.
When Roger Sullivan, democratic
boss of that state, was unwilling to
work for Bryan, the latter looked
tot Willard F. Dunlap of Belvidere,
and others in private life.
The result has been that the or
ganization, starting out hostile to
the nomination of Bryan, has been
rdriven to his support. In New York
Tammany is now on its knees, ask
ing that it may be regarded as reg
ular" and for Bryan; and in Illi-
nois Roger Sullivan has climbed
down from all antipathies and Of
fers Bryan the delegation from that
state on silver platter. He will
even throw in a private train and
crew of shouters to sweeten the
offering.
All this is due to the pressure
from below of the rank and file of
the democrats, who resolutely de-
cline to consider Bryan dead
one and who will shout in strenu-
Gus tones to show him that they re-
gard him still as their peerless
leader"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
BY gibson GARDNER
Special Correspondence to The Press

special Correspondence to The Press
DENVER. Col, June 30-In a
one-man campaign, and by sheer
force of his personal hold on the
rank and file of his party, VIM. j.
Bryan has been able to dominate
the democratic national convention
of 1908.
Four years ago the organization
of the party was in the hands of
| the anti-Bryan democrats. At great
expense it had been captured by the
"reactionaries" of democracy-by
David Bennett Hill, Perry Belmont,
Billy Sheehan, James j. Hill and
their Wall ST hackers. The purpose
for which the organization was cap
tured, and for which it was used,
was the nomination of Alton B.
Parker. Bryan protested against
all those doings; but he was help
| less, and he agreed to be regular "
He took a perfunctory part in the
| st. Louis convention, and gave per
functory support to the ticket. At
heart he was not in sympathy with
either the candidate or the plat
form.
1t was the tacit understanding of
the eastern reactionary democrats
that, in case their effort failed, they
should turn about and let Bryan
have his way. Bryan has had this
promise in mind during the four
years that have slipped by since the
disgraceful Parker defeat
VIM. ]. Bryan has been campaign
ing since 1904. He has addressed
thousands through his personal or
gan, the Weekly Commoner and he
has filled hundreds of lecture APP
pointments in the Chautauqua cir
cults. 1t is the idea of Mr. Bryan
and his friends that these lecture
appearances will have done much
tot show the more timid that he has
not hoofs and horns. He has been
moderate in his platform utterances
and has talked on sociological sub
jects rather than indulging in abuse
of the party in power or discussion
of political texts. But more impor-
tant than this, he has lost no &C
casion to place the stamp of his ap-
prevail on the course of Theo.
Roosevelt.
Bryan's purpose in constantly in
dorsing Roosevelt is now apparent.
He was wise enough to believe
Roosevelt sincere in his declaration
that he would not run again, and
he, Bryan, proposed to fall heir to
the Roosevelt ropularity-or to as
large share of it as possible. Now
1t is the hope and expectation of
| his friends that the mass of indie
pendent voters will look to him
as the logical successor to the
Roosevelt regime, rather than to
Taft and Sherman.
Nothing in the coming campaign
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
BABIES
ON EXHIBITION

Not an accident was reported to
car the children's picnic yesterday
at Natatorium park. Nor was there
a shade of disappointment except
perhaps among the mothers OF
babies who didn't get prize, as
the contest was so close the judges
Mrs. Louisa B. Stratton. Mrs. w.
J. Hindley and Miss Georgia E.
Meeks, were hardly able to make
a decision. The final result named
Carl Brinton Parks, the eight
months old sen of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. W. Park, and Elizabeth Hawkin-
son, whose parents live at Nora
av. The exhibit was an animated
garden of infantie sweetness.
In the athletic lists the North
side boys won a bat and ball in a
7 to game. Florence Eide won
the So and so yard dashes; Eliza
beth Leonard, running broad
jump and so yards dash; T.
Thatcher and Eddie Stack, three
legged race; Dell Mccormick, 35
yards dash; Charles Flowers, all
tours race; Emil Proulx, dash.
Good time? Betcher life" said
the boys.
Just lovely" a said the little
girls.
About 1000 of them join in the
verdict.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
DON'T HEDGE
WEDDING FEE
IF YOU FAIL TO HAND OVER
$3.50 THE JUSTICE HAS TO
MAKE GOOD THE DIFFER
ENCE.

If you are figuring on getting
married and there is any probable
ity of justice of the peace con-
summating that design be sure and
include in your estimates not less
than $3.50 as the fee. This is the
amount the law requires each JUS:
tice to turn into the county treas
ury for each marriage he is re-
sponsible for. 1t sounds queer, but
the justice is frequently a loser
thereby. He can't procure an ad-
vance statement of the groom's fl.
nances and has to proceed with the
wedding on faith alone. Maybe he
wins a little margain, maybe he
plays even, and sometimes the
groom hands him $3.50. That puts
the obliging justice 81 to the bad
if the groom has no more or de-
clines to place higher valuation
on the service performed. The
law demands its $3.50 If the
groom can't or doesn't pay it the
justice has to make up the de-
ficiency. Formerly the fee was
IS, which made the judicial risk
twice as great, but a charitable
legislature reduced it.
The lesser amount is bad
enough, however, as no justice
feels called upon to assume a
share of matrimonial expense, es-
pecially where he is not further
concerned than in launching the
couple on their way. 1t is hardly
possible that the law is designed
to penalize a judge for that And
It's bad form Of rebate in which
an innocent and obliging party is
made to supply the deficiency.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
COURT RAPS AN
ARTFUL DODCER

Judge Poindexter yesterday add
ed a discouraging element to the
practice of lodging summons by
fining Eugene Konsbreuk 81 and
costs. He had declined to come
into court in response to a civil
suit. Judgment had been entered
against him for $400. He had $427
on his person, which was ordered
turned into court. KOnsbreuk pro-
tested that the money belonged to
another man, but the latter person
went on the stand and swore that
this testimony was false
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
BIG RECOROF0R
BUILDING

For the month of June 1922 build
ing permits were issued at the city
hall, involving an estimated ex-
penditure of $504,203. This is a
gain of 1877 over the number issued
in June last year, or 951a per cent,
although the permits for the fed
eral and Paulsen buildings last
June swelled last years estimates
in excess of the present figures.
This months permits are largely
for home property.
In the first six months of 1908
a total of 1925 permits were issued
with an estimated expenditure of
$3,032,373. This is gain over
the same period last year in num-
Der of permits of 70S, or II 1-3 per
cent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
Red Collar Fleet to
St. Joe July Fourth

The management of the Red Col
lar steamship line at Occur d'Alene
is planning to give the finest
steamer service possible to shad-
owy St. Joe river on Saturday
next. Eight steamers will leave
Occur d'Alene, beginning at Z
o'clock in the morning and start
ing upon arrival of electric trains
from Spokane. In this way there
will be room for everybody and ev-
cry comfort is assured passengers.
At st. Joe there will be grand all
day celebration, with races, sports
and ball game, and fireworks in
the evening. Returning, besides
the regular steamers, a mammoth
electric lighted barge will be pro-
vided for dancing all the way
home. Special rate, good going
July or 5, Spokane to st. Joe
and return, $3.50. Fifteen electric
trains will leave Spokane Terminal
Saturday morning for Occur
d'Alene
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
Spend Fourth at Lakes

To best avoid the racket of the
Fourth the holiday should be
spent at one of Spokanes beauti-
full lake resorts. Delightfully."- rest
full outings can be had at Liberty,
Occur dAlene or Hayden lakes,
either In camp, cottage or hotel.
At Liberty lake races on the lake,
dancing, boating, bathing and fish
Ing: at Occur d'Alene boating,
bathing. picnics in the park or
steamer rides on the lake; at Hay
den picnics in the pines, boating,
bathing and trout fishing. Round
trip Spokane to Liberty lake, 75c;
10 Occur d'Alene, 81; to Hayden
lake, $1.45. Fifteen electric trains
will leave Spokane Terminal for
the lakes Saturday morning Eight
Red Collar steamers will make the
run To shadowy st. Joe river July
I. Round trip Spokane to st. Joe.
200 miles. s2.6e. SO
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
RALST0N CAN'T
BUILD BRIDGE

Certain engineers have all along
declared that City Engineer Raj
ston is not a competent bridge en-
gineer and last night Ralston ad-
mitted it to the council. He asked
that the council allow him to sub.
nit all plans to competent
bridge engineer of wide reputation,
and accordingly, on such frank
confession of inefiiciency, the coun-
Gil so ordered. Ralston declared
that he could have his plans ex-
ported for one half of one per cent
of the estimated cost.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
She DID NOT FIGHT

The statement that Mrs. S. New
man was fined for fighting in a re-
cent police court case is erroneous,
as her attorney, Samuel T. Crane,
declares he can prove that she took
no part in a mixup with j. w.
Bailey over the leasing of a house,
merely acting on the advice of her
attorney in taking possession of
the place. Mr.. Crane was fined
$25 for his part in it and Mrs.
Newman $40 under general
charge of disorderly conduct. Mr..
Crane says that the prosecuting at
torney offered to dismiss Mrs
Newman If he would pay his own
fine, which he refused to do and
appealed to the superior court, con-
fident of reversal in both cases.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
TWO BRIDGES
BY CONTRACT

Plans for Mission av. and East
Olive av. bridges were adopted by
the council last night and bids or
dered advertised. Both jobs there
fore are to be done by contract
The plans for Mission av. are for
steel construction For Olive av
both steel and concrete plans
were adopted. Contractors are to
be asked to submit their own
plans, and different ones from
those adopted last night may be
substituted later.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01
WOLVERINES WILL
PICNIC ON JULY 4

Are you from Michigan? If so
here is a call of the Wolverine to
meet with other Wolverines in
Spokane at Natatorium park July
4 and join in a picnic. The advice
given is to bring baskets well fill
ed. 1t is estimated that there are
1000 Wolverines in the city and
the desire is to count noses and
organize for future gatherings.
Badges are now ready and can be
obtained by phoning Main 1878.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-01

for vice presidential nominee in
case it is decided to let the man
come from Illinois. Rainey has
been a friend of Bryans and has
advised him in all the compiled
lions which have beset his career in
that state. In congress Mr.. Rainey
has talked for the Bryan policies,
and has led vigorous attack on
certain of the tariff protected
trusts. His most notable perform
ance in this line was his expose of
the watch trust. This caused no
little trouble to the republican
house leaders, who selected Mr..
Boutell to meet the attack. Mr..
Rainey is a graduate of Amherst
college and the Union College OF
Law In Chicago. He is about AZ
years of age.