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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

This woman says that sick
Omen should not fail to try
ydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
DmpOund as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1856 Lawrence
!, Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
inkham:
1 was practically an invalid for six
rs, on account of female troubles.
underwent an operation by the
ctor's advice, but in few months l
ks worse than hefore. A friend adj
" lsed Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and it restored me to perfect
health, such as I have not enjoyed in
many years. Any woman suffering as
I did with backache, bearing down
pains, and periodic pains should not fail
to use Lydia E. Pinkh~m's Vegetable
Compound"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
FAIR WON RACE
AGAINST TIME
Participants in Famous Farr Grover
Chopping Controversy May Seek
Settlement in Court-70 Men
and IL Horses Finish.

Legal proceedings are likely to re
suit from Olin X. Farr s famous wood
chopping contest against time, the
story of which was told exclusively in
he last issue of The Reformer. j. l.
Grover, who refused to extend the
time for clearing the lumber from the
French farm, stated Wednesday that
he had placed the matter in the hands
of H. G. Barber, his attorney. The
climax was reached Saturday, which
was the last day that Mr.. Farr was
given to get the timber from the farm
and his determined and logged per
sstence to keep any of the lumber
from falling into the hands of Mr.
Grover, who had complete possession
of the farm after that day, met with
success. The last few trees cut were
hauled from the farm little before Z
o clock in the evening. Perhaps 1000
feet of lumber was left standing. Ev'
cry man and every horse available was
pressed into the gigantic effort to ac-
complish the task, and it is said that
10 men and Al horses worked steadily
all that day. At least $4,000 feet were
cut anu tD,OUU LOU uldNh " VIII IeuH
dali s and Mrs. Miller's lots.
While the work was in progress Sat
urday morning Mr.. Grover appeared
and forbade Mr.. Farr to cut the locust
trees in the meadow, amounting to
about 5000 feet. Mr.. Farr called his
attention to the contract which per-
mitted him to cut all the lumber with
out reservation. Mr.. Farr then or
dered the men to continue. 1t is said
that Mr.. Grover tried to ascertain the
names of the men who were at work
and was partially successful. He also
intimated to Mr.. Farr that he might
bring an action at law. Mr.. Farr left
the locusts near the road opposite the
house, believing that they might be
classed as shade trees, but acknowl-
edged no obligation to do so. Mr.. Farr
will take his own time in drawing the
lumber to his mill in West Chester
field.
In an interview with Mr.. Farr We'd
nesday he maintained that no reserva-
ton was ever made nor any under
standing reached whereby he was to
reserve any of the standing timber He
thought that Grover believed that the
timber in question included only that
on the wood lot and not that in the
moving. Mr.. Farr says that he did
ask man to appraise the value of the
timber beside the road and also the
locusts in the meadow but that was as
far as any deal went. Mr.. Grover says
that he has placed the matter in the
hands of his attorney and that legal
action will in all probability be taken
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia u. FmK-
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, f1atulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
JAMES F. HOOKER, PRESIDENT
Valley Fair Stockholders Rescind Vote to Postpone
Annual Election.

The decision II the stockholders OF
the Valley Fair association to defer
the election of officers four weeks, as
announced in the last issue Of The Re
former, was changed at the close Of
the banquet in the Brooks House
which was held directly after the
business meeting last Friday after
noon. II was evident that the advisory
directors felt that whatever efforts
they had put forth were but little APP
preeiatcd when the vote was carried TO
postpone the election Of officers TO a
date when only stockholders would be
present. They thought that whatever
Influence they had would count for but
little at postponed meeting. Some
went 50 far as TO say that village pol
tiles were involved in the effort TO de-
fer the election, il being apparent that
james 4. Hooker would be the choice
for president should the officers be
elected nj the present session. Then
again II was seen that the interests Of
the fair In general would be jeopaf'
died IL Il should 20 out that the stock
holders met and failed 10 elect officers.
Added 20 this was the feeling OF the
out Of town stockholders who main
tanned that II would put them to the
inconvenience of coming here again
and cost them the expense OF the trip.
In Justice to those who favored the idea
of postponing the election it should
be said that they did not think the
stockholders were sufficiently united on
a candidate TO wisely choose a presi.
dent and believed that a postponement
would be in the interests of harmony.
On account Of the feeling that had
been engendcred @. l.. Durham, who
was one of the upholders of the post
ponement plan, moved that the vote to
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

great numisrs and shsui dsuhie the pop
ulslioh VI the eily N the next 10 yezFs,
Il shauh lie further appreciated that
elinap elrstfif iosef mrshs MT onls q
laHsv sasths ~ the ssasi ~ ioerr IL manu-.
iariuIcs. hui u also mrans the saving II
= iaFes iasssiaseai a. commissioners sssss'
,iraeiins nra plants of 1nlatsihs Their
l,is,-cAl ilahls, II - estimated that ih-
l.oseF Idanls II tashhars have eosi asr.
" 1n9a and al ~ this inspslmunl could
have i.r~h sAs-i the manufacturers had
the I,owef l-.n ia h,ehhufs When the
existing steam plants nrfe constructed,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
It Does the Business.

Mr.. l.. +. Chamberlain, OF Clinton,
Maine, says Of Bucklen's Arnica Salye;
1T does the business; | have used it for
piles and il cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. APP
piled il to an old sore and it healed it
without leaving scar behind" 25c at
+. II. Holden Co.'S drug store.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous as they
frequently develop into pneumonia. Fo'
ley's Honey and Tar not only stops the
cough but heals and strengthens the lungs
so that no serious results need be feared.
The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar CON
package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

It's very important and in fact is alb
,olutely necessary to health that We give
elief to the stomach promptly at the first
Inns of trouble. Take something once in
F@while; especially after meals; something
- KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indiges-
1t will enable your stomach to do its
properly. Sold by All Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

dale. n. H., G. G. Smith of South Lon
donderry, DIR. Gottleib Kock of Tur-
ners Falls, Mass, II. 5. Connilard of
Winchester, n. H., Lewis Martin of
West Leyden, Mass, II. l.. Gould of
Windham, c. L. Mann of West Dover,
n. d. Mann of Wilmington, and
Frank A. Curtiss of North London
derry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
THE NEW RAILROAD

Work on the new railroad between
Richmond and Washington Is TO begir
as soon as the charter can be per,ected
and presented TO the Corporation Com
mission. 1t Is stated that there Is to be M
Deal whereby the road will be made J
part OF the present system between Rich
mond and Washington. The new roaf
VIII be operated by electricity. and vii
run direct from Richmond into Washing
ton; IL viii not accept the reported prop
osition to have the road made a part 81
the old system and permit the use of old
tracks. Wv
The road known as the Washington
and Falls Church line Is the properfv ol
the dould interests, and that will be
MADE part OF the system whereby the
company will be able to enter Washing.
ton- As soon as the road iscompleted tbs
extension OF the line through the counties
Of Hanover, King William, and King and
queen and into Gloucester will begin
Ibere Is no railroad in that part of The
state, the only means Of communication
being by privaJe conveyance for a dis.
tance OF about sixty miles, or by stearne,
from tredericksburg. The road will he
ABOUT eighty miles in length, and viii
traverse a rich agricultural and TRUCKING
section. III lie expected that the chartel
VIII be granted within the next THIRTY
days.-Alexandria Gazette
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
LINER SINKS WARSHIP
The ST. Paul Rammed British
Cruiser Off Isle Of Wight.
TWENTY-EIGHT LIVES LOST

Disaster Occurred During Fierce Snow
Blizzard, and Cruiser. With Crew Of
$50, Began to Sink Almost Imne-
diately.
London. April 27.-The total number
OF dead and missing OF the Gladiator
crew as a result OF the collision be
tween the American liner ST Paul and
the British cruiser OF the Isle Of
Wight is twenty eight Divers sAarch-
ed part OF the sunken cruiser for
bodies. but were not successful in
finding any.
The ST. Paul encountered a terrific
snow blizzard Immediately after sail
ing from Southampton. Suddenly a
snip appeared Immediately in front Of
them Il was the Gladiator at anchor
Orders were given on the instant for
iuu speed astern in an endeavor to
clear the cruiser. but Il was too late
Inc ST Paul's ship stem rammed the
anchored vessel amidships: she auiv.
cred and reeled and the passengers
rushed on deck in great alarm. the
women on the verge OF a panic
Ohcers and crew acted with the
greatest GOODNESS and allayed the ter
ror with as fine a display OF discipline
as though she were the best trained
man-Of-war
Five hfebOats were lowered within
Few minutes 70 rescue the crew OF
the Gladiator, which had sustained a
death blow. The cruiser began to
sink almost at once.
Tier men gave magnificent demon
stration OF discipline. At the captains
command they formed in line on the
deck and stood in ranks while the
cruiser settled down. In obedience to
orders successive patches marched to
the gangways and entered the S.
FauIs boats. until virtually the whole
crew had been taken of and landed at
Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight.
The GladiatOr's crew numbered $50
men. and Captain Walter Lumsden
true to naval traditions. was the last
to leave his ship.
About $50 OF her crew were on deck.
and fully a score we're pitched over
board by the shock and many were
injured.
Those in the water tried to scramble
up the sides OF the sinking ship. The
st. Paul's boats. which had been lower.
ed with considerable promptness. res
cued some OF these. The ST. PauPs
passengers. who we're close witnesses
OF the thrilling scene. say there was
perfect discipline about the laundering
cruiser. Many OF the crew who were
awaiting rescue Joined in Justify sing
Ing Rule Britannia"
When the St Paul struck the Gladi.
ator one of the latter's boilers burst.
injuring a number Of men In the stoke.
hold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
A PERILOUS TASK
Scientists Extract Venom From
Deadly Viper.
AN INTERESTING OPERATION

Reptiles Jaws Close On Glass Tube
and Poison Is spurted Into 1.-THE
Serum Is Used For Insanity and
Many Malignant Diseases.
New York. April 27.-For the frst
time in eighty years and the second
time in the history Of the scien,s, OF
medicine an operation for the ex,rac
ton of venom from the deadly lance
head viper. said to be the most poi
sonous OF all known reptiles. was per
formed at the Bronx Geological park
The operation. which was directed bv
t. W Runyon. through whose efforts
the snake was captured and brought
to New York. was a complete success
and as result science once more has
a plentiful supply OF the serum. which
has been found almost invaluable in
the treatment Of extreme cases OF in.
sanity and also Of many OF the malis
nant diseases.
When the perilous task had been
completed and the precious fluid oh
tanned had been carefully weighed and
found 10 be less than a third OF an
ordinary teaspoonful in quantity. one
of the scientists announced that the
supply was ample % meet the demands
Of the world Tor at least half a cen
fury He explained al the same time
that this would provide for the most
widespread use OF the serum in all
the malignant diseases. such rs ~
phoid and scarlet fever and diph.
iberia So powerful is the action that
it IS prescribed only in the most
minute quantities. the largest potion
commonly used containing only one
ten trillionth OF a grain From that
point the trituration continued down
TO point where figures would be use
less in attempting 70 describe IT,
Those who had gathered around the
operating table expecting TO see the
deadly viper brought into the room s.
curely Gagged were thrown almost into
a panic when Head Keeper Snyder AZ
peared at the head Of the passage
way bearing the writing monster at
arms length ON a piece Of slender
wire. They were treasured a moment
later. however when the snake had
been placed upon the table his head
cieFerly pinioned and DR.. RAYMOND
Ditmars seized him in a firm grip
Holding the reptile close TO his bsdy
with the head pointing outward. DIT
Ditmars gave the signal. and Keeper
Snyder thrust into the snakes mouth
the receptacle which had been pre-.
pared 20 receive the venom Il was
glass OF unusual strength. and the wide
aperture az the top had been covered
with piece OF indicated gauze and
securely fixed in place When the r.
ccQtacle was az a point less than half
an inch from the viper's nose there
was a lunSe forward so quick that the
eye scarcely could follow IL. the mouth
was thrown open. the lips which GOV.
cred The cruel fangs were curled back
and with snap the fanrs tore through
the cloth. the jaws closed sharply. and
the poison. enough 10 kill dozen men.
spurtei harmlessly into the glass
The snake viii be kept in captivity
and Il he survives il is likely tina,
other operations will be performei
from time 20 time and the future sup.
ply OF the serum made secure possibly
for centuries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices In the
PRINCIPAL Markets


PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR weak
winter extras. new. S375G3sO. Penn
SylNania roller. clear. 81 r4lA. ci.N
mills fancy. s. 5Ou > 40. RYE FLOUR
quiet. at S44O az i50 per barr eL
WHEAT arm. No. > PENNSYLVANIA
red. - =. q ssc. CORN firm. No. > vel
low. local 3 ~ l5c. OATS quiet. No.
. white. clipped. 57iac. lower grad 5
SOC. HAY steady. timothy. SlSuIS.- "a
FOR large bales. PORK Arm. family
$3.50 per barrel BEEF steady: bet
hams. 80 = per barrel. POULTRY .
Live steady hens i4N rise. old roos,
ers. Toe. Dressed steady, choice fow s.
lflec.. old ROSTERS. lOizc BUTTER
nrm. extra creamery. 32c. EGGS fra .
selected. lstf lSc.. nearby. 16c. west.
ern. iTc. POTATOES firm. at s0G q3..
per bushcl Sweet Potatoes steady.
per basket soc.
BALTIMORE - WHEAT nrm. No
: spot, s> = y 3SAc-, steamer No >
spot s5G 95Ac-; southern, stn 9Sc
steamer mixed. 65As q 65i9c. southern
IS ale. OATS nrm. white. No q
2sc.; No. }. >. = q y nc. No. 1. IS 30
SO q sac. BUTTER hTm. creamrr,
separator extras. 30n 3Otsc. held -
q 2lc-. prints. 81 n 32c.. Maryland and
lennsf wanna dairy prints. lSG zoe
EGGS firm. fancy MARYLAND. Penus,l
vania. Virginia and West Virginia
l6c, southern. l5c.
NEW BUTTER was firm
creamery specials. zee: extras eSisc. /:
state dairy. common 10 choice. 20 a
26c, process. common to special. l6
imitation creamery. first. 22QSs
CHEESE weak. fun cream specials.
Isle state fun cream small white.
fancy. l5c-; skins, lHSNc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28

London. April y. - \ remarkable
blizzard. the worst experienced in the
south Of England since 1881. continued
practically all over the United King
tom throughout Friday night and Sa.-
urday until Saturday midnight. II was
accompanied by a violent northeriv
gale and low temperature. and IN
many places the snow drifts are eight
feet deep. Railway traffic has been
seriously delayed and telegraph and
telephone systems are completely dis
organized. Tramway cars and motor
cars have been showed up in every
section Of the country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
Engineers Salary 100000 a Yea,

San Francisco. April 27.-John HAYS
Hammond. a mining engineer. has
made a new contract with the Gug
genheims to be their expert for the
next five years. at a salary Of $500. 600
annually. This IS double his salary un-
der former contract. and which was
the highest in the world By the terms
of the contract Mr.. Hammond is not
TO buy or exploit on his own behalf
gold. silver or copper mines. and is &c
choose his own assistants. The Gug-
genheims. through the advice OF Ham
mond. have invested millions OF dol
lars in mines, and are said TO have
never made a mistake by so doing.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
A WISE REFUSAL.

We ere very glad that Congress re-
fused to grant the Presidents re
quest for four new battleships in lieu
OF two, as provided for in the Naval
Appropriation bill. Unless Mr.. Roose-
yslt has Information not possessed
by Congress and the country at
large, there seems no good reason
why the request should have been
compiled with, and many reasons
are apparent why it should not. We
are thousands OF miles removed from
any other world power, and this very
distance is a protection In itself not
enjoyed by any European country.
Distance proved a valuable ally TO
Japan In the Russian war, and Is is
manifest that we can get along, stu
ated as we are, with smaller navy
than England, France or Germany
The fact OF the matter is this thing
OF telling us that a large army and a
large navy is a guarantee of peace
has been carried about as far as the
people win stand for, and the good.
hard common sense OF the American
people is teaching them that too
large an army and too large navy
is q dangerous thing. These evils
have 80 far been avoided, but that
little scrimmage with Spain seems to
have furnished a first-class excuse
for increasing the size OF both at
every opportunity.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
MARRIAGES

Charles c. Estes, and Miss Lena b
JohI son, both Of Mineral, were married
Ia Washington Saturday.
Ira Bowles and Miss Meallie Webb. Of
Northumberland, were married a few
days ago at the parsonage, Rev X. +.
Harrell, officiating.
Mi.s Daisy o. Edwards, OF Sharps. and
j. j. cameron, OF Mia, were married at
the Baptist parsonage at Heathsville
Wednesday by Rev. H. S. Dhscol.
Miss Margaret NJ. Luckham, OF Ian
caster county, was married to John
warren, oil Baltimore. Wednesday at the
Baptist parsonage, Kiimarnock, Rev. f.
W; Claybrook officiating. They will re-
side In Baltimore.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
GET "Polk MiIler's
Liver Pills" They Cure
VIRGINIA NEWS

Woodberry Forest defeated Locustdale
Saturday at Orange. Score. : TO ..
Hon. n. b. Early recently sold lis
landed estate near Earlysville for s. 600.
-Greene County Register.
In Essex Circuit Court last week A. C..
Courtney plead guilty OF unlawful sale 81
whisky and W a. fined $50
The Democrats OF Nsnsemond county.
passed resolutions denouncing the pri-
mary law and demanding its repeal
4 K. l.. Gordon club has BEEN formed
at Apple Grove. Louisa county. with 4 :
members. tieorge II. Turner was elected
president and Robt. c. Hart secretary.
The engagement Is announced OF Mis-.
Eudors Roberta. OF COvingtop, Kty.. 70
DR.. Robert o. Lyell, Of Warsaw, Va.
The wedding will be the latter part OF
June.
The store OF Floyd Hurst at Dlggs
Wharf, Mathews county. was destroyed
by fire few nights ago. There was no
one near at the time. Mr.. and Mrs. Hurst
being away. Lose 81 500; Insurance
Of 50 500.
Capt. Willard d. New bill reached New
York this week en- route from the Philip
pines, making a circuit Of the globe, wit
Gen. Woods party. The Captain will
reach his home here IN a day or so.-Vir-
ginia Citizen, Irvington.
Hon W. A. Jones, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Ann Seymour, arrived
here Sunday, the Congressman returning
10 Washington Tuesday Miss Ann Sey-
mour, who has been under medical treat
ment Tor some time, il now looking the
picture of health, and will remain with
her aunt, Mrs. NJ. c Hall, torso weeks
Northern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28

There can hardly be any doubt
about the correctness OF Judge Har.
rison's opinion as to the section OF
the Byrd law with reference to dis
pensing Intoxicating liquors on Sun
day. The judge says: '1n my opin-
ion. the words selling and 'dispens-
Ing In the particular clause have ref
ence to the authority to sell or dis
pense In the other clauses OF the law.
vi course II the law is that no one
can give drink to friend on Sun
day, a clergyman could not give wine
In the communion service" Any
other view than that taken byJudge
Harrison would seem to us to be
both ridiculous and absurd. The
purport OF the act is not in any sense
to regulate what a man shall do In
his own home or the home OF a friend.
lt has reference only to how and
when liquor shall be sold and dis
pensed by licensed dealers. and pro-
hibits sale by persons not licensed.
but there is no prohibition against
any Individual giving or dispensing
nqnor, without sale, at any time.
The very fact that such a construc-
tion as has been placed upon the law
would make criminal the administer
ing OF the holy communion by clergy
men, because there is no distinction
In the law as to who gives or dis
penses or where the giving takes
place, Is sufficient to show that such
construction was never intended to
be placed upon the law.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
NOTICE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS.

The State examination for teachers
certincates viii be held at Stafford G. II
and King George c. II on April both and
May LIST and End, beginning at o a. m
these examinations are for both white
ana coiored applicants. The conductor
OF the examinations viii furnish neces.
sary stationery at cost.
JAMES ASHBY.
h-apzo-2S Div. Supt. OF Schools.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
DEATHS

Ogle B. CundiH. OF Lively, Lancaster
county, died Friday night
James p. Saunders, aged eighty-five. OF
Litwalton, Lancaster county, died sud.
denly Wednesday.
Judge Il. +. Boykin. of Isle OF Wight,
died at Norfolk Friday. where he had
been Tor some time for medical treatment.
VIM. l. Bishop. OF Louisa county, died
Friday night at the home OF his brother.
Walter l.. Bishop. aged 4S Fourb broth
ers and three sisters survive him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
TO CLOSE MY LIQUOR BUSINESS
AT COST

As am going out OF the liquor bust
ness on May i, 1908, will sell out nv
entire stock at cost. The stock consists
OF orandies, whistles. gin, rum and wine.
ana embraces the best brands on the
market at prices from $500 to 81 so.
,ilve me call ~ you want to buy choice
goods at and below cost.
1 also desire to rent out my store, No
oL9 commerce street, which has an es-
taoiished trade and Is one OF the best
locations In the city.
ap2 I'm Mrs Nome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-04-28
CHURCH BURNED

9racs church, at Casanova, Fauquier
county. was destroyed by FIRE Friday.
The sexton was burning leaves in he
yard and the FIRE, getting beyond his
control, caused the church to ignite The
church furniture. which was quite hand
some, was saved. There was small in
BUrAncs.