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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18

the subject does not believe there Is a
| central black hand organization or tina,
the black hand resembles such societies
as tho Armenian Hunchaklst. Malta OF
the Camorra.
Bomb throwing" said Mr.. Mott. "Is
comparatively new phase OF the ST.
tuation. II had my way / would make
tho penalty for manufacturing or throw
ing them a bomb life Imprisonment
Furthermore | think that every man
caught with a bomb In his possession
should be treated az man carrying
concealed weapons.
Under the present law there II M
punishment for n man caught with
bomb in his possession. Yet oh
viously no man carries bomb about
for a good purpose"
AMAZING RECORD OF BLACK
The so-called Black Hands record
or murder and extortion during the
past II months as known to tho po-
lice of New York and adjacent towns,
~ amazing. The outrages have aver
aged more than one n day since Jan
uary /. 1908.
According to Police Comm ssioner
Bingham's annual report, issued jan
uary |, 1909, the Black Hand cases
reported for the year were 424, the
arrests numbered 215, the convictions
10, the discharges 1856 and cases pend
ing 23.
Inc bomb cases reported numbered
Al In connection with which there
were 20 arrests. nine convictions, SIS
discharges ana three cases pending.
WIFE is FRUSTRATED
Mrs Peirosino, the young wife Of the
murdered detective, is still Frustrated
nj her home here. the result of the tragic
death of her husband. For time. her
relatives say. she refused to accept as
truo the news Of Potrosno's death and
clung TO the hope that It was all
hideous mistake. This Ecpe. II is stated,
has now left her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
A BETTER TONE
IN SOME BUSINESS
Trade and Industrial Develop.
ments Of the Week Consid-
cred Favorable.
IMPROVEMENT IN WEATHER
High Prices Have Brought out Large
shipments OF Graln--Expnnsiou in
Trade Has Been Mostly in Wo.
mems GOods-GoOd Rccoy-
cry I'm Building Trades.
IMPROVEMENT IN WEATHER

New York. March 1o.-B-adstreets
state OF trade tomorrow will say:
Trade and industrial DEVELOPMENTS this
week nave been slightly more favorable.
me result being better tone in various
Ines of trade and some enlargement of
activity In spring demand from iobbers
ana from retailers.
Heipful in this respect have bean the
arrival Of better weather conditions. the
advance OF the seasons trade toward an
early Easter large shipments Of grain to
market attracted by high prices. the
placing of some business in iron and
steel induced by lower prices and the
resumption Of building operations at
many cities. after the winters shut
down
Where jobbing demand has improved
however, conservatism in buying has
ruled trade at first hands has remained
petty quiet and the enlargement Of re-
'aii buying has not been very marked
sui, even collections show a slight gain.
There are still many unsettled fea
lures and some soft spots In the trade
ana industrials situation. Where de-
mand has expanded It has been largely
In the direction Of wcmen's wear goods
or FABRICS. Export trade totals at pres
ent are depressing. displaying the effect
OF high prices here and OF reduced buy
Ing ability abroad. In the anthracite
trade. negotiations In the iron and steel
trade are increasing Perhaps the best
showing made by any industry is that
OF building, where proposed exp.ndi-
lures are double those foreshadowed a
year ago.
Money continues easy and gold ship
n1ents are disregarded. but tariff revis-
Ion is considered as imposing n check
upon speculative business
Business failures for the week ending
with March II were "a against 2Ia last
week, 27s In the like week Of 1905, 1856 in
1907, ISL in 1906 and lss in 1875
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
VERMONT GROWING MORE
HZALTHFUL.
(From the Barre T1mes.)

Vermont Is getting to be q more health
full State. In fact. Vermont made the
greatest reduction in the death rate per
thousand OF the fifteen registration States
OF the Union, according to the last COM
parison. The bureau OF the census an
nounced to-day the results OF its find
ing for the year 1907. and we learn from
1t that twelve Of the fifteen States either
fell behind their record for 1915 or made
no progress. while Vermont, New Hamp-
shire and Michigan made material ad-
vances. Verinont's death rate IL now
1s.2 per one Thousand Of the populati ton.
which is better than the average Of the
States considered in these statistics For
the preceding year tho rate was 1873,
so that It will be seen that the reduction
was 8 during the year. Vermont's ratio
Of deaths was three-tenths less than the
ratio for the entire territory included in
the registration.
The 1907 table Of the fifteen Staten
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18

hams Vegetable Compound is the most
successful remedy for all kinds of
female troubles, and 1 feel that l can
never praise it enough. "-MRs. LIZZIE
HOLLAND, Noah, Ky.
The Changeof Life is the mostcritical
period of woman's existence. and
neglect Of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Womeneverywheres acknowledgements
that there is no other remedy known to
medicine that will so successfully carry
women through this trying period as
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 80 years 1t has been curing
women from the worst forms of female
ills -inhammation, liberation, dis
placements. fibroid tumors, irregulari.
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write q cOnfiden.
tial lCtter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice ID free.
and always helpful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
A S15,00O.FIRE IN MILTON
Masonic Building Destroyed and Adj
Joining House Containing POST
ofiice-New Hardware Com
pany Burned Out.

Miltou. March 12-The ringing OF the
church bells a little after five O'Clock
this morning aroused tho people for a
fire In the Masonic building a twc-story
brick structure, which was destroyed to-
gether with the residence OF A. 3. Ash
ley N which was the postoffice. The
entire stock Of the Milton Hardware
company, which opened for business a
few days ago In the Masonic building.
was ruined. The loss Is estimated on
TIE buildings and contents at $1,000 to
$4,000 well covered by insurance. The
IRE is believed TO have started around
the furnace as light was first seen
through the basement windows
The second floor OF the Masonic build
ing was occupied by the Masons and
b was impossible to save any Of their
property. The next building south was
that recently bought by Postmaster A.
3. Ashley OF 7. II. Phelps and occupied
by Mr.. Ashlay as dwelling house and
postoff!ce. a valiant effort was made
10 save the Ashley building with the
chemical engine but 1t was too close to
the seething flames All its contents
were saved, though in a damaged con-
dition.
The two buildings were on River
street. In a central part OF the village
and adjacent houses were constantly in
danger. The chemic Il engine was work.
ed we'll on the store Of f. e. Cormia and
on the opera house and a more serious
confagration was thus prevented.
The Masonic building was insured for
s3,o0o; the Milton Hardware company for
about $4,000; the Masons had between
500 and $500 on contents OF lodge rooms;
Mr. Ashley had $500 on his house.
Mr. Ashley has taken his goods to
his house on Railroad street, from which
he moved two months ago, while the
rostoffice has found temporary quarters
IN part of f. o. Bevins's meat mar.
ket across the street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
A PROvERB REVERSED.

(From the ST. Johnsbury CaledonianD
Montpelier man has been fined for
throwing sugar bowl at a woman. This
Is an instance where sweets 10 the sweet
was out Of place and not properly ap.
pYeclated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

-" you cheer the big parade"
w. answered Mrs, Bliggins. John
-. "a' 'he "hooping cough, so we took
"'" a'ohs ana let him do the shouting
'o' 'ne FAMILY Wa shlngton Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
The 1907 table Of the fifteen States
shows the following rates:

Thus 1t will be seen that Vermont Is a
fairly good State to remain in for health
ful conditions. We are prone TO complain
Of the weather-or rather tho various
kinds 81 weather-af forded the residents
Of the State: but II seems thnt We are
more favored than We had anticipated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
Nh. W!nslow's Soothing Syrup

!.Sss q oNoSI;IS 8. ;h:!; c9,iDis. xsII.
gyske WIND collie, end - the bsss remedy lbr DJAR
.0A. s:M ~ D.reisss IL every ps,t Of the verdi
esAeeks no eehss tisd Tvsnty-avs cents boss tusr-
esseee unea " ysea ane Dvuss Act yuse eoth lA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
EDEN WOMAN IN JAIL.
Mrs. Peter shatsey U.abls tn Furnlsl
o2,5o0 DenAs.

o2,60O DeHAs.
Eden. March ll.-A hearing was
held before Justice Collins to-day IN
the case Of Mrs. Pstsr shatnsy. charg.
ed with shooting Daniel Baker yes.
terday She was represented In the
proceedings by ". 4. Tracy Of John
SON ana was bound over under $500
bonds to await the action Of the Grand
Jury. She could not furnish ball ana
was taken to IAmoiils county fail At
Hyde Park by Deputy Sheriff Emery,
states Attorney M. p. Maurice Of Nor.
rfsviile conducted the prosecution.
Baker 10 reported in . comfortable
condition to-day and will probably re-
cover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
CAPT. SANB0RN DEAD.
was Commasdep OF New Hamphsirs
Department &. A. n,

FRANKLIN, n, w.. March 11.-Capt. Au.
gust d. Sanborn Of this esty. commander
or the New Hampshire department. G.
A., died during the night q his summer
home at Alton Bay as the result Of par
alysis. He was 65 years old. and a ma
tive OF Franklin. During the civil War
70 enlisted as private N Q New Hamp-
shire regiment and was Sromoted to a
captaincy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18

Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headaches, lacked ambition, was
worn out and all run down. Burdock
BLOOD Bitters made me a we'll woman"
Mrs. Chas Frsitoy. Moosup, Conn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18

headaches, nervous
prostration, and
hemorfhages.
Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable
C0mpoundma
we'll and strong, 80
that I can do all my
homework, and at
tend to the store
and post-oRce, and
1feel muchyounger
than 1 really am.
ar 81 ~ 80
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women-Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable G Compound

Noah. ny. ~ was passing through
the Change Of Life and suffered from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
Secretary Wilson Opposed To Use
of Nitrogen Peroxide in
Bleaching Flour.
MlLLERS MAKING A FIGHT
sending Hundreds Of Letters 10 ser-
Rotary Asking Him 10 Modify or
Reverse His Recent Decision
ForbiddipK Its Use-He +.
Not laciined TO Yield.

washington. March IA forrida b,s
movement the purpose Of which Ia 70
induce Secretary OF Agriculture wt,so,
70 modify or reverse his recent deci.,o,
In which he held that -four bleached nv
nitrogen peroxide is an adulterst.5
product under the food and drug act. /,
on root Hundreds OF letters from miller,
Of blesched -four in all parts Of tho co,n.
Try are being received daily bv thu
secretary asking him TO refer his ruling
to the referee board OF scientific exner.s
for review.
That Secretary Wilson will stand,
resolutelv by his decision is indicated nv
the fact that in his replies to the various
communications he declares that ne ca,
see no useful purpose in referring the
question Of bleached flour to the referee
BOARD u am utterly hostile TO having
the peoples foods tempered with" de-
ciared the secretary to-day I'VE want
to know that what We eat is the pure
product"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18
HONEST LABELS FOR FISH

washington. March 1l.-As MANY
packers put UP "humpback and dog"
salmon under fancy names and thus sell
them to consumers who believe them to
be superior varieties. the department OF
agriculture to-day ordered that these
hsh when canned should be labeled with
their common names. The decision also
says that the fish commonly known 40
lake herring and cisco should be so called
and not designated "whitensh.''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-18

FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE PRESS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
WELLS TALKS OF
 ORPHEUM PLANS

Jake Wells, head of the Wells cir cult of theatres, spent yesterday in Bir- mingham and while here announced that the Hippodrome theatre would be opened as the Orpheum on December 27. The Hippodrome thus becomes one of the great chain of vaudeville theatres which are under the protecting wing of Martin Beck. the king bee of vaudeville.
 MT. Wells stated that some extensiv, Improvements and changes would be made in the Hippodrome before the open ing, among which will be the raising of c scenery loft in order that the largest scenic effects carried by any company could be used without tripping 1t, as has been done since the house opened.
 "As everyone knows" MT. Wells said "the Orpheum vaudeville is considered the best in this country. The bills cost twice as much as any vaudeville ever seen in Birmingham in the past and headliners that get salary of as high as $750 will be seen frequently. Our vaudeville acts will be the best that money can buy and we expect to educate the people of Bir- mlngham into being vaudeville lovers. as they are in other cities.
 No theatre in the south is better adapted to vaudeville than the Hippo drome. or the orpheum. as 1t will be known in the future. and we think that the theatregoers of Birmingham will find this a delightful place to go for amuse- ment. The same bills that appear in the other Orpheum cities will be presented in Birnaingham."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

formed business man in Birmingham than he.
 "Whatever success I have achieved" said MT Boxer, who is a modest man. in spite of his record. began right here in Birmingham when I entered the Vince Ter Business College and took the commercial course. After that I was fully equipped for opportunities, and nat urally I have made the most of them When left the college I went with Rob ert Gary & Co.,, wholesale dry goods as boolxkeeper and subsequently engaged in business for myself at Talladega disposed of this at profit and came back to Birmingham and took position with MT. Pizitz at S75 month, and have been with him ever since. At first was book keeper, cashier, salesman and buyer all in one. Today, as you will see If you look around. have the supervision of a large staff of office workers. mention this to illustrate the rapid growth of MT. Pizltz' business.
 Like all boys who come to this coun- try, I had a hard time of 1t at first, in learning the language and trying to get a foothold. I stayed in New York about six months and then came south and found a job at the Shelby Iron works. All the time Birmingham was calling to me, and I finally answered her call, and am glad of it.
 ''I feel that I owefa great deal to the Wheeler Business College" said MT. Boxer with much sincerity. President Wheeler gave me a thorough training In business methods, and I cannot speak too highly of his system of teaching ac- counting. Under his instruction you be- come absorbed and enthusiastic in your work. He also rounded out my English for me, and taught me many things not found in books-things which have added to my ability to get along. l have tried to show him my appreciation by send ing him quite a number of students, and I would advise any young man or woman who desires a business education which will stand the tests of actual business to enter his college"
 Mr. Boxer didn't say that he is re- garded as the right hand man of one of the most progressive merchants In Bir- mingham, and that he earns every cent of the enviable salary which he receives but these are facts well known in the business world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
EAVES TO GIVE
 SERMON SERIES
Pastor VIII Take Up Discussion oi Christianity and the Social
 Crlsis."

On Sunday evenings during December and January Rev. George Raves will de- liver a series of lectures on the now fa- nous book by Prof. Walter Rausohen- busch. the great Baptist sociologist Christianity and the Social Crisis" The lectures will not only interpret the book but will, keep steadily in view whatever current happenings may illustrate that .'social crisis." which Is at once the do- spair of many churchmen and the supreme anxiety of the political and industrial world.
 MT. Raves holds that the issue con- fronting mankind today is the question whether the church will be temporarily vanquished in the esteem of society by the tremendous force of rejuvenescent organism. He believes that vast changes are inevitably occurring.
 These lectures will be popular, brief. pointed and to them all sorts of sociolog- ical thinkers are cordially invited. A musical service from 7;so to 8 will be conducted by the organist and choir and will be followed by the lecture at 8 o'clock. ending at s:so The pastor will be glad to receive suggestions end oues- tions at the close of the service.
 Following b the schedule of subjects,
 December s. "sooial Religion in the Old Testament"
 December IA. ''social Religion as Taught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
BRYAN CANARD
 IS LIKE OTHERS
commoner Has Never Expressed an Opnlon on Present Cam
 palgn In Alabama.

On the publication in the amendment papers of matter seeking to create the impression that William J. Bryan was favoring the amendment, Col John w. Tomlinson wrote MT. Bryan, advisinE him of the real issues involved in tho campaign.
 In reply to the letter Colonel Ton,lin- son received the following telegram which shows that MT. Bryan has not and does not intend to take any part in the cam paign in this state. and has expressed no opinion on the subject.
 Lincoln, Neb. November N. 110 Hon John W. Tomlinson. BirminshAn,
 Ala-t
 Your letter received. MT. Bryan b in Arizona He did not have any particular locality or state in mind when he wrote the personal liberty editorial published in this weeks Commoner. He has ex- pressed no opinion regarding the present campaign in your state.
 CHARLES W. BRYAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Stories of Success Winners

From a salary of SIS month to several thousand dollars a year-all within five or six years.
 That's A good story of success-winning ln itself.
 But there's still better one behind 1t. Fifteen years ago the man who made this jump" was a young Austrian boy, Just landed in New York. with no knowl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

Things of an unusual nature will be said this afternoon at the mass meet ings of the victorious defenders of the constitution and the homes at the Jeffer- son and the Hippodrome theatres.
 The campaign will be reviewed from its initiation, when the result was in doubt, to this hour, when there is hardly a doubt. Certain replies will be made, 1t Is understood, to recent charges. Recent developments, too, will be commented upon.
 And the best speakers of the state will take part in the meetings. At the Hip podrome Senator John H. Bankhead will preside Ex-Congressman M. w. How ard. ex-Congressman Sydney J. Bowie, Judge Jules E. Afford, the eloquent; Andy Marx, John W. Tomlinson, Walker Per cy, ". P. Pinckard and Tyler Goodwin are on the programme to appear at the Hippodrome.
 At the Jefferson James Weatherly will preside. The speakers will be Col. P. G. Bowman, Col. Jesse E. 6tallings. Col. Elm met O'Neal Judge J. c. Manning, Will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
campalun Aoa,nst consumptIon.

New York. November 27.-(special.)- Following whirlwind campaign against consumption in Charleston. the Amer icen tuberculosis exhibition of the Na- tional Association for the Study and Pre- vention of Tuberculosis will open another exhibition in Greenville. S. C.. on Decem- Der i. after which the work will be con- tinued on to Columbia. s. c. Another exhibition of the National association is just closing a session in Colorado, and will be taken to Oklahoma next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Fake Patient In Hospital.

Chicago, November N.--Just to get the good food and nursing of a hospital stay, Francis Lake of Denver, Col. told the authorities here today that he had will ingly submitted to numerous operations for diseases that he never had. Lake was discharged from the hospital here today after he had spent some time there as a charity patient awaiting an opera ton. The suspicious of the doctors were aroused by the mans calmness and tho many sears and the patient" admitted his ruse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Grand Jury After Railroads.

Louisville, November N.-Judge Walter Evans of the federal court has ordered a special grand jury to meet Monday and Tuesday to begin investigation of alleged violation of the interstate commerce law. The United States marshal Is serv- ing subpoenas on witnesses. It Is alleged that certain roads leading into Louisville have been guilty of discriminating in favor of certain shippers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

DonauOns otner than casnf
 J. c. Maben, sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, car of coal.
 George W. Merritt. eight turkeys. M. H. McArd1e. five turkeys. Joe Wheeler Restaurant, one turkey. 8. A. Baranco, one case of apples. Benscot Lithia Springs Co.,. half-dozen cases of Lithia water.
 John W. O'Neill Co. china and glass; ware
 We hope to have several more names to add to our list as many of our annual benefactors have not yet been heard from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

by Jesus
 December 1s, Social Religion and the Early Church."
 December 2s, Social Religion and His torio Christianity"
 January 2, Social Religion and the New Industrialism-"
 January 9. Social Religion and the Church Today"
 January 1e, ''social Religion and the Church of the Future"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Arranging For Arctic Trip.

Chicago, November 27.-Dr. Harry W. Ddmunds of San Francisco will be surgeon of the Amundsen arctic expe- dition which will start from Norway in July, according to an announce ment made by Capt. Ronald Amundssn here today. Captain Amundsen is here arranging for seven years sup ply of provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
BIG MEETINGS TO,TAX
 CAPACITY OF THEATRES

liam B. Bankhead, Robert N. Bell, Sena- ton John A. Rogers, and Thomas L. Long.
 People from every beat in the county will attend these meetings. and the capa- cities of both buildings will be taxed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Record caroo of Cotton.

Pensacola. Fla, November 27.-What IS claimed to have been the record cargo of cotton to be exported from here this season was cleared this afternoon on the steamer Adelheid Menzell, for Havre. The shipment consisted of 12,0OO bales, valued at nearly s900,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Ten-Round Draw.

New Orleans, November 27.--Phfl Brick of Cleveland and Leonard Lau- der of Los Angeles, Cal, fought 10 rounds to 6 draw before the Royal Athletic club here tonight