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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Father Shot Son and killed Himself.

Because his son Richard refused u
give him money which he demanded
John Burkhardt. siXty-six years old
shot and seriously wounded the
younger man drank carbolic acid and
jumped from a window OF his homo
at Union hin. y j. in an effort to
end his own life While the father and
son were being rushed to a hospital
in an ambulance the old man sprang
upon the wounded boy and attempted
10 strangle him He fell back and died
just as the ambulance reached the
hospital Young Burkhardt probably
will recover
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Suicide Rather Than Burden Family

Suicide Rather Than Burden Family.
To prevent his wife and eight chill
dren from becoming impoverished by
his Illness. August Figi. Of East 81
Louis. No. cut the arteries IN s
wrists and died Its no use wasting
what little money we have In doctor
bills for me" he said Figi worked IN
a paint factory grinding lead This
poisoned him and brought on a vast
ing disease
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

TaNaiy CSt"SS ifJ"'9 ~ Ll9ht TlPs'
Wandering away from his home
Edward Thompson four years OF age
was burned to death near Tower
city Pa a searching party found
the child near a haystack terribly
burned He was still living and man
aged TO tell his mother that he had
tried to ligAt a pipe and his CLOTHING
took fire He ron along the cornfeld
wherehe knew his father was work
ing but was unable 70 reach him The
little fellow died in great agony a few
hours later
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
KOCH'S THEORY
B0WLED OUT
tuberculosis Congress Declares
Bovine Peril Is Real.
COULDN'T MAKE KOCH RETRACT

Devil Chaser Threatened to XIII His
chiIdren--Foraker Abandons Fight
For United States Senate Two
Killed When Auto Plunged over
Embankment-chlld Fatally Burned
Trying to Light Pips--Woman Dies
of HydrophObia-propped Dead As
He Talked to Students.
A signal victory was won by the
opponents OF the theory advanced By
DR.. Robert Koch. the eminent German
scientist minimizing the danger OF
human infection from bovine tubercu.
losis bacilli. when the sixth triennial
Congress ON tuberculosis at Washing
ton. Just before the Anal adjournment
placed itself squarely on record in op
position 10 the views OF the German
savant
The controversy over this moinen
tous issue which has been the sub
ject OF much spirited debate during
the entire proceedings OF the congress,
reached It's climax when that body. by
unanimous vote. adopted a resolution
recognizing the possibility" Of hui
man Infection from the bovine tubercu
lous bacilll The text OF the resolution
which was one OF series Of Official
declarations. is as follows
Resolved. That the utmost efforts
should be continued in the struggle
against tuberculous to prevent the
conveyance from man TO man OF tubcr-
culosis Infection as the most import
ant sources OF the disease.
THAT preventive measures be con.
tinued against bovine tuberculosis.
and that the possibility Of the propaga-
ton OF this to man be recognized"
This official expression. which was
one OF the mos, important results OF
the sessions of the congress was
greeted with prolonged cheers.
An effort was made at secret meet
ing OF notable American and foreign
scientists 10 induce Dr. Koch to recede
from his position, but he refused.
The meeting was very spirited DR..
Abraham jacob. OF New York. de-
clared at one point The lives Of
thousands OF babies in the world are
OF far more importance than the repu-
tation Of one scientist
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Twenty Years For Boy Murderers.

Herman Haupl and Joseph Benzner.
the two boy murderers Of Mrs. Fran
els Kade. We're sentenced al Doyles.
town Pa. 10 twenty years each in the
EASTERN penitentiary Haupt is eigh-
teen years old and Benzner is sixteen
The two boys went to Mrs Kade's
home. near Falsington Pa, last April
and broke into the house
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Foraker Abandons EIGHT For Senate

Foraker Abandons Fight For Senate.
Senator Joseph b Foraker announc-
I'd at Cincinnati o. that he would
not make a speaking tour Of Ohio this
fall in advocacy OF his reelection TO
the United States senate This an.
uouncement following one made Just
after the Hearst expose. saying he
would tour the state and speak in
defense OF his connection with the
Standard Oil company. is taken by his
opponents @ mean that Foraker recog-
nizes the fuulity Of trying for reeIec.
ton TO the senate
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Earmer. sl.tn. oHers ssooo Eor RrIae

The Dover Del girls are anxious y
watching for the arrival Of James II
Furbush. a wealthy farmer OF Mary.
land who is seeking wife-one VINO
will love his three children and make
allowance Tor his sixty years. Fufbush
II is salt has promised to give his
bride s50w ON the day they are mar.
lied
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10
Elected Bishop Of washIno,on.

DR.. Alexander Mall, OF Plymouth
Episcopal church. Boston, Mass. was
elected bishop OF the Protestant Epis.
copal diocese OF Washington on the
seventh ballot.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-10-10

Send this advertisement. together with name
OF paper in which Il appears, your address and
TOUR cents to cover postage. and We will send
you Complete Handy Atlas Of the World
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl ST.. New York
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SCOTS
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men, women and
children.
When appetite fails, it restores
it. When food is a burden, it
lifts the burden.
When you lose flesh, it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and duty
is heavy, it makes life bright.
II is the thin edge of the wedge;
the thick end is food. But
what is the use of food when
you hate it and can't digest it?
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil is the food that makes you
forget your stomach.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10

would have to go shares with some
that didn't"
"Why, how can we? We'd freeze
ourselves"
Il don't know; but some way must
be provided. In this interior place
people would perish before we could
get the coal from abroad or from
Nova Scotia"
81 suppose they'll be glad even of
wood" said Mrs. Champion. tits
dreadful for them-and Christmas
coming"
poor sort of Christmas for them"
Dreadful" echoed Katherine.
81 wish there were something we
could do"
do! To supply whole township
with heath"
1--WE might cut down the oaks on
the avenue"
CHOSE magnificent oaks! I guess
mott" said Rob, looking up from his
book. 'Why, it would ruin the whole
place! Don't you let them, father!"
'I've no idea of it. Those oaks are
as old as oaks can be and live. They
are full of history. No, indeed"
"And you would rather people
should freeze!" cried Rose.
"Give them your rings to buy fuel,
Rose" said her father.
my engagement ring! And the
ring was Donald's mother's-and she
dead!"
II value these pines similarly. They
were my fathers; and he is dead"
what can we do, pa, dear?"
81 don't know. Unless you take the
money you would have at Christmas
and do what you please with that.
Fifty dollars apiece is what you've
always had. And I'll double it. That's
the best can do"
-"Oh!" said Sophy, softly. "And there
are so many things l want to do with
mine"
81, too," said Bob.
ooh, I'd counted so much on that
fifty" said Rose.
"Well, you can take your choice, y
said their father. 'I've taken mine.
1 shall go without new overcoat,
and your mother'll have to make her
old sealskin do"
I'm sure shall be glad" said the
mother.
"But you can't get coal. And it
would buy so little wood, after ALL"
Because you can't stop some of the
suffering in the world is no reason
you shouldn't stop any," said Rather
inc. 81 don't care! It's wicked to be
having Christmas presents and all
that when people are dying of cold.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10

For my part, I shan't be happy
again till Il forget that scene, with
it's blues and green's and vapors and
sunbeams. We can't get down there
to sketch in the winter months"
But we can find a great deal in old
Purple. Come; it's a damp breath
blows over from that swamp. A good
frost will make that right, however.
Come i'll and shut the door. | like to
feel the door shut you and me in from
the rest of the world"
If there is no such thing as telep-
der to explain some things. 1t was in
this same half hour that the Champion
family down in the Port came in, one
by one, shivering and struggling their
shoulders, and frightening at sight of
the big fire their mother had had laid
on the hearth of the library, it's flames
making the whole room rosy.
Nothing beats fire." said Rose
Champion, pulling off her gloves and
holding out her little hands, sparkling
with rings.
"Dante's conception of the deepest
hell as big block of ice just suits
mine," said Katherine.
Zone might as well starve as perish
with cold," said Rose.
''The English call perishing with
cold starving"
81 was thinking of the poor people
who can't get COAL"
81 myself believe the world will
ply, "and not with fire. The sun will
cool, and the earth will freeze. Minus
30"
well, that's good way off, hope"
said their father, coming in. Mighty
unreasonable weather." as they ran
and warmed him with their welcome.
'The first fire of autumn he said,
rubbing his hands and taking posses
sion of his chair. 'Tt always has a
promise of cheer. Where'd you get
this wood, my love? 1t snaps like
apple wood"
ct is; it's the old apple tree that
came ashore at the foot of the garden
in the freshet," said Mrs. Champion.
Lucky f1otsam. I wish there'd be
a freshet that would bring an old ap-
pie tree to every family in town"
81 guess you'll be that freshet, pa"
said Sophy.
I'm sure 1 don't know what some
of them are going to do" said his
wife, pulling up her shawl in sympa-
thy with her thoughts, with no mon
ey to buy coal at present prices, and
| no coal to be bought at any price"
THANK goodness, we filled our bins
in April. But it looks now as if we
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
TO CURE A COUGH
Or Break a Cold in "a Hours

Mix two ounces of Glycerine and .
half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine COM
pound pure with half pint of Straight
Whisky. Shake we'll and take tea
spoonful every four hours.
The genuine Virgin Oil of Pine COM
pound pure is prepared only by The
Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio,
and is put up only in half-ounce Walls,
each vial securely sealed in a round
wooden case to insure it's freshness
and purity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
Too Much Progress.

Mr.. Chips Cooking up from the pa
per)-The doctors have discovered an
others new disease.
Mrs. Chipps-Well, wish they'd
stop looking for new diseases long
enough to find cure for my old rheu-
matism.-New York Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
Ba6Iy Wanted.

Rowe understand the Howler han
engaged a bishop on the editorial
staff.
Streete-As a theological authority,
/ presume.
Rowe-No; just because most OF
its news needs confirmation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
He Knew.

Teacher-Johnny, what is an aero
naut?
Johnny (who has had experienced
An aeronaut is a man who goes up
in a balloon, gets his hook in your
pants, drops sand on you, and then
leaves you up in tree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
AMONGST THE euLL.RusHEs.


An old lady was accosted in a Lon
don street by well-dressed and re-
hned-looking stranger, who effusively
claimed her as friend Il really
don't believe you remember mel" she
exclaimed, reproachfully, and the old
lady, never doubling that her memory
was at fault, confessed that she could
not quite recall the name. "Ah, but l
have changed it since you knew me-"
said her interlocutor, gayly, and after
few more lively speeches she passed
on, having possessed herself mean
while of the old lady's purse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
w Is EGA
Just a Little Peculiar.

Editor wonder where the new
man got his ideas of the English lam
guage?
Assistant Editor-What's the mat
ter?
Editor-He always writes of an &C
companist as an escort on the piano.
Puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
Invention.

Invention.
Now that we have an airship," said
the progressive man, what will be
the next important invention?"
Il don't know" answered the unen-
thusiastic person, unless it is some
method of enabling the man who is
running the ship to know exactly what
1t is going to do."-Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10

DySbebSia Is often Caused BY Cataryh
Of the .Stomach-PeTunG Referees Ca
ta1-1-h of the Stomach and Is Therefore q
Remedy for DySbcbSf0.
! Hon. M. C. Butler, u. S. Senator J
! from South Carolina for two terms, !
! in a letter from Washington, ID. c., :
I writes to the Peruna Medicine Co., !
J as follows: I
I al can recommend PerHna for J
! dyspepsia and stomach trouble. ~
} have been using your medicine for
: a short period and IfeeI very much
! relieved. 1T Is indeed a wonderful
medicine, besides good tonic. J
CATARRH of the stomach is the cor
~ rect name for most cases of dyspep-
STA. Only an internal catarrh rem
edy, such as Peruna, is available.
PerGna Tablets Can now be procured.
Ask your Druggist for a Free Pernna
Almanac for 1909.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
SIush-eound.

Il didn't see you in church yester-
day"
mo: Willie didn't shovel a path
through the Sunday papers in time"
Puck
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10

Some men haven't sense enough to
let we'll enougA alone. When one girl
refuses to marry them they ask an
other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10

possible to secure a homestead of 100 acres
free, and additional loo acres at SO per acre.
"The development ofthe country has made
marvellous strides. 1t Is revelation, a rec
ord ofconquest by settlement that is remark
able."-Extract from correspondence OF a National
Editor, qviio YtSited Canada In August last.
The grain crop of 1908 will net many
farmers $4,000 to $500 per acre. Grain
mixed farming and dairying are
the principal industries. Climate is excel
lent; social conditions the best; railway adj
vantages unequalled; schools, churches and
markets close at hand. Land may also be
purchased from railway and land companies
For Last Best West" pamphlets, maps and
information as to how to secure lowest rail-
way rates, apply to Superintendent OF Imm,
grafton, Ottawa, Canada, or the authorized
Canadian Government Agent:
cHAs. PlELTNG, Clifford BIk. Grand Forks. n. Daki
j M MAC LACHLAN Box II6. Watertown, 5. Dakota;
3 r. HOLMES, 3l5 Jackson Street. ST. Paul. Mimi.
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A Lost Tongue.

Briggs-They say the French are
deteriorating.
Griggs-I know it. The last time l
was over in France l couldn't even
make them understand their own Ian
guage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10

HE little mother, as
her husband called
her, sat in the porch
where the vine
| e a v e s fluttered
down, while her hus-
band gathered the
ov e r-r Up e grapes
from the trellis.
She was old now,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
Her Tongue and tho Instrume

Her Tongue and tho instrument.
Tommy-It's orful quiet over at our
house.
Sammy-What's tn matter? Gcne
body i'll?
Tommy-No; mas went away and
took the monograph WITH heTl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-10
$50 Acres 0f Esha
IN WESTERN CANADA
WILL MAKE YOU RICH

Fifty b u s h els per
acre have bee n
grown. General
averagegreaterthan
in any other part oil
the continent. Under
- 10
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
Fairbanks Not to Be Pension Agent.

The senate committee on pensions
Monday decided upon an unfavorable
report to the senate on the appoint
ment of Charles Fairbanks, formerly
of .Brattleboro, to be United States
pension agent at Concord, n. H., and
thereby set at naught the effort of
President Roosevelt to place one of his
own choice in federal Office against
the recommendation of Senators Burn
ham and Gallinger of New Hampshire.
The appointment was made some
time ago to fill vacancy caused by
the death of George A. Curtice, the
pension agent at Concord. The two
New Hampshire senators after confer
ring with the New Hampshire house
delegation. had presented the names of
two candidates, who were both reject
ed 1t is said that the nomination of
Fairbanks by the president was made
largely on the advice of National Com
mitteeman F. S. Streeter and Winston
Churchill. Messrs. Burnham and Gal
linger held up the confirmation of
Fairbanks. For some time they have
been endeavoring to effect the appoint
ment of man of their own choice in
his stead. Failing in this they took
the action which resulted in the rejec-
ton of Fairbanks S appointment.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

defer the election be rescinded and
that at business meeting in the af-
ternOon the officers be elected. The
motion was seconded by E. c. Crosby,
who put the original motion for post
ponement, and the vote was carried.
The following officers were elected:
President, James f. Hooker; vice pres.
idents: DR.. N. p. Wood of Northfeld,
Mass, and C. ]. O'Neil of Walpole, n.
H.; Sc rotary, 0. F. Benson; treasurer,
F. c. Adams; general superintendent,
J. A. Taylor; executive committee,
James F. Hooker, eX-ofiicio, II. G..
Clark, C. L. Stickney, E. II. Akeley
and J. A. Taylor.
As was announced last week the
meeting was called to order by the
president, G. w. Pierce, after which
the call of the meeting was read by
the secretary, 0. F. Benson. Then the
roll call of the stockholders was read
and quorum declared. The treas
urer S report was read and accepted.
Under the election of officers E. G..
Crosby offered a motion that the cleo
ton of officers be postponed for four
weeks subject to a call of the secre
tary. G.. l.. Durham seconded the mo-
ton. Several objections were then
made. s. C. Severance of Leyden,
Mass, thought that the stockholders
could unite then as well as any time
"You haven't tried yet" he said. E.
G. Crosby maintained that he had "no
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24
MeAuline Company All Mex, Week.

II would be- hard TO find stock
company presenting line Of plays
equal 10 those given by the McAuliiie
stock company which will appear in
the auditorium for six nights and
"Wednesday and Saturday matinces
recommending next Monday evening.
Some of the similar attractions have
one or two bills which are featured,
but Mr.. McAuliife believes that every
performance should be equally power
full aud that each and every one should
be a decided drawing power in itself.
II is not the aim of the management
to open with one particularly strong
play and then follow up a good i'm
preston with a series of unpalatable
presentations. The opening bill Mon.
day evening will be the great comedy
drama. A Jealous Wife with Shamus
o 'Brien, The Confessions of Wife,
The Voice of Nature, The Prince of
Liars, Hearts Adrift. Pitfalls of New
York and The Fairies Well to follow
This exceptionally strong list of plays
will be produced entire the same as
the original productions. High class
specialties will be introduced between
the acts as follows: .Iere McAuliffe,
in an entire new line of parodies; All.
W. Wilson, the worlds greatest ven
triloquist, introducing little Willie
Green; and Fred Martellee, in the lat
est illustrated songs. Ladies tickets,
10 cents Monday evening, limited to
200, if bought at the advance sale be-
fore p. mMonday. Seats are on sale
at the box office.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

Mr,, Dennis q, Tasker, 90, died Sat
uf,lay night at $50 III her HON. al !.
Highland street, after an Illness Of
several months Of liver trouble aud
heart weakness. she Was not confined
10 her bed, however. until Monday aud
her sudden death was entirely nnex'
pccled. Mrs, Tasker was born in
N.wfan. Oct. IL, 1877. n daughter Of
William e. and Maria lcampbell)
Perry. Her maiden name was Esielle
e, Perry. She received u larger par,
~ her education In the Braiileboro
schools aud also attended academies In
Casileien aud Woodstock. She sang
for many years In the uniyersalist
church choir aud was member Of the
lifatileloro Choral union. Mrs. Tasker
was particularly active in the univer'
sslisi Sunday school and for time act
ed as assistant superintendent. When
a girl she lived in several places with
her parents. as her father was hotel
keeper aud conducted hosielries in
Newfanc, sh.lburne Falls and Deer
held. Mr.. Perry was also manager of
the old Bra,ilcboro House which stood
where Crosby block il now located.
Mrs. Tasker was married 10 Dennis 4.
Taskcr. letter carrier nj the local post
office. MAY 10. 1875. She leaves three
sons-John T.. Tasker, bookkeepcr In
Clay's insurance agency, l.. Guy Tas'
ker. book keeper in the Peoples Ma
iiona bank, aud llyland T.. Tasker,
senior in the Brattleboro high school.
Besides her family she leaves three
brothers-w. d. Perry Of Brattleboro,
Dana Il. Perry Of Meadville. Pa.
Charles W. Perry Of Waterbury. Conn.
aud sister. Miss Helen Perry Of
Chelsea. Mass. The funeral was held
a, the home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. |
u. T.. Trout officiating. The bearers
We're Col. II. T.. Taylor, q. ". Eason.
Abbott Stone and ). W. Edwards. |
Burial was Ia Prospect Hin cemetery.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-01-24

ter Mr.. claTk's election Mr., baIbel
again offered the name Of Mr., Akels.
and be Was elected as the third mem
Der of the hoard. Only one place 70
mainei aud !, A. Taylor Was nomi
nsie,l hy Mr. Walker and Lyman y
iioi,ion by h. ". uihson, Will. the
preparation for taking the yole Mas Ia
progress, Mr.. Gibson moved that the
number of the executive committees
be increased from nv. 10 seven. The
motion Was lost aud Mr.. Holden with
drew his name. M. Taylor was ehos
Gu unanimously.
Motion was then made by Frank y.
barber that suiiabl. resolutions be
drawn up and spread upon the pages
Of the books ~ N. association in rec
ogniiion Of the faithful service % the
retiring president, q, W. Pierce.
Previous 10 the deferred business
session nine shares 81 stock were sold
ut par 90 out of,town directors, among
the purchasers being c. J. o'Neil 81
North walpolc, n. H., and l.. r. Low
ell of Bellows Falls.
Al meeting Of the executive com
miitce held Monday night In the
Brooks House parlors the following
heads Of departments were appcinted'
Horse department, =, NJ. Angler aud
George T.. Gilman; cattle, II. q. Clark
aud =. A. Richardson; dairy, q. 7.
Ware and +. $. Eames; sheep. W. :.
Pratt; swine. G. A. Thomas; poultry.
II. \. Norcross and Bert Wood; floral
hall. II. W. Sargent; agricultural hall,
A. ". Roel; mechanics hall. =. u.
Whitney and A. W. Rockwell: food
show. Mrs. II. NJ. whiitcmorc; pet
stock show. l.. NJ Kenesion.
The following directors were elected
at the meeting: W. II. 81. Gcrmsinc,
J. +. Bushnell, Harry l.. Piper aud j.
q. Taylor OF Brattleboro; NJ. c. Weeks
Of West Mortified. Mass, NJ. +. Evans
Of Dummerston, Dan II. Wilder Of
Marlboro. Charles Evans and Robert
Holbrook of Townshend. James Muzzy
of Jamaica, f. o. Downs Of Dunn
Joseph Battel and John Por.
ter of Middlebury. y. c. II. Davis Of
East Burke, V. NJ. Frost Of Spring
field. Mass. W. ID. Stearns of liins.