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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15
FIRE IN BRUSSELS.
Universal International Exhibition in
Ruins-Loss Estimated at $4,000
OOO.-No Lives Lost, but Many Per-
sons Injured.

OOO.-No Lives Lost, but Many Per-
sons Injured.
Brussels, Aug. 15.-The Brussels
Universal international Exhibition is
practically at an end today as the
result OF the fire which, beginning
last evening and continuing until an
early hour today, wipe dout two-thirds
Of the buildings and exhibits and
entailed loss that is estimated at
from s10,OO0,00O to $4,000, 900. No
lives were lost, it was found today, but
at least forty persons were injured in
the stampede in the 'Bruxelles Ker-
messe," a sort of American White
City," The officials of the exposition
are now in conference and it is pro-
bable that the exhibition, which open
ed on April, %, will be closed out as
soon as possible The fire, which re-
suited from short circuit in the tele-
graph building, completely destroyed
the Belgium and British sections and
practically ruined the international
gallery. in which were the exhibits Of
America, Austria, Russia, Denmark,
Norway, Japan, Turkey and Switzer-
land. The French section was also vir-
tualIy destroyed. This section was filled
with priceless works of art, OF which
those that escaped the flames were ruin
ed by smoke and water. The flames were
not checked until they had reached the
italian section. which was slightly dam
aged. Practically the whole of one
side OF the Avenue DIES Nations, the
central thoroughfare OF the exposition
groups, was wiped out. a number OF
private houses on the Avenue Solbosch
were also burned.
Millions OF dollars worth OF diamonds,
laces, tapestries and art works were
DESTROYED. The loss Of these valuables
is what makes the loss swell To- such
tremendous fl figures, rs all the artStores
and galleries of the old world had been
ransackcd for The benefit OF the expo
Sition. There was little insurance on
many Of these exhibits, and scores of
exhibitors arc facing financial ruin.
Twenty one pavilions not included
in the exposition buildings also were
burned.
The ruins OF the exposition are now
being guarded To prevent recurrence
of The luotiGg that broke out last night.
1t is reported that Il collection Of
valued at 100000, was
stolen during the progress OF the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15

THE Riker & Hegeman Company is
the name of the new corporation which
combines the rival chain OF drug stores
in New York hitherto operated by the
Riker & Son Company and Hcgcman
& Company. At the same time 1t Is
announced that the combine will at
once begin to open stores in fhladel-
phia. Baltimore, Boston and other
cities after the fashion set by the
tobacco trust. Notwithstanding the
laws against combines and trusts they
seem to increase and multiply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15
Died from Grief.

London, Aug. IA dramatic SC.
quel to the death of Florence Nightin-
gale occurred today in the death oi
John Fineghan, an aged soldier who
acted as Miss Nightingale's orderly in
her hospital work during the Crimean
war. Miss Nightingale died yesterday
at the age Of ninety years. When
Fineghan was told Of it, he was over
come and doctors say that grief killed
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15
A MINISTER in Philadelphia is uSil

A MINISTER in Philadelphia is using
moving pictures in his attacks upon the
citadels of sin. At the Race street pier
last evening about 1000 people, in
Guiding many children, gathered TO sec
the moving picture sermon which was
conducted by Rev. A. Fl. Rankin.
Mr.. Rankin first depicted in series o.
slides the effects OF intoxication and
gambling and subsequently delivered
his sermon against these vices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15
planning for ocean Eiight.

gloucester, Mass. August l5.-Waiter
waliman. aviator and arctic explorer,
LEFT today for Atlantic City to eomnchce
series of preliminary flights , ~ a ms a.
,rsnaratory TO his planned flight across
Rthe atlantic next September Nell
ma airship is OF Zeppelin type, but but
a;snenses with the, inner braces;Is rs
feet long and equipped with two 50 horse
power engines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15

TwENTY-s1X dealers and agents for
wholesale houses were arrested III Pitts
burg last week for gross violations OF
the pure food laws, and next day were
convicted and fined. This was swift
Justice, but if a jail sentence had been
added the culprits would never again
violate pure food law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15

Gen. A. J. Warner, one Of the most
prominent free-silver men of the
country. died Saturday Of old age. He
was born at Valet. n. y, in 1884. and
served in the civil war He was a
member of Congress from 1879 to
1851 and from 1858 to 1887.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15
Turkish Marshin - ks.

London. Aug. l5.-The I Lrkish war
ship Mansoure sank today III storm oil
the Turkish coast. according to n dis
patch to Lloyds. No details or news Of
the crew have been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-15

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and $500; your choice, 1924. Sec
our windows. ]. a. Marshall & Bro,
422 King street,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
DR.. Mead and the Grange.

Gee Whizl news item tells us that
Lieut.-G John A. Mead of Rutland, the
candidate for the republican nomination
for the office of governor has been obi
gated by Ellington Pomona grange. We
knew that Editor Bigelow, the Swiss
Brown propagation had it in for Gov.
Mead but it never entered our Uranium
that he would go to such lengths as this.
Isn't it about time Governor to call off
these dogs of war?-[F Fair Haven Era.
We will give the Era Swiss Brown
heifer if it can show that The CALEDoN-
IAN has previously published such an
item as it claims. We are not inclined to
NEEDLE with Dr.. Mead and the grange
If we did, probably some of his hired
publicists would come back at us with
the snarl that, somebody else did, the
same as they do when it is alleged that
he is spending money freely to secure the
governorship.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
Granite Shed Collapsed.
Workmen Buried Under 1t and Some
Iniured.-PrOperty Loss $25, 900.

By nothing short of miracle from 50
to so men employed in the stone sheds
occupied by Burns, Brusa and Griffin, at
Mortified, were saved from death Satur-
day morning, when the structure IN
which they were working was crushed
by the weight of snow it bore and in a
few seconds was transformed into mass
of ruins The accident occurred shortly
after the men had arrived, and there was
no warning sound. The most seriously
injured are: William Hauver, Mortified
Falls, back hurt and face injured; Gaspar
LAWN, seriously hurt about the head and
face; Edward Danaluzzi, bad cuts on the
head; Benjamin Davis, the derrickman,
most seriously hurt of all, internal in
iuries, back injured. Soon after the
accident men began to crawl from under
the twisted mass of wires, pipes and
timbers, only to join the large resculng
party that was quickly formed. AS fast
as the men were located and taken from
their perilous positions they were order
ed to report to the Office, until it was
ascertained that all were accounted for
and there were no fatalities. The electric
power was shut off as soon as possible
but electricians state that it is strange
indeed that the ruins did not catch nre
from the mass of broken live wires with
which they were thrown in contact.
The cause of the collapse can be laid
only to the weight of snow on the root.
Mr.. Slack of Phillips and Slack, saw the
roof sway and fall and says that it|all
happened in a twinkling of an eye THE
property loss is about SIS, OOO.$ The
shed was a new one, 256 feet LONG and
so feet wide. It was erected lastisummer
and was considered one of gsthe best
equipped in the state. The owners do
not know as yet whether thy will re-
build.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
Fourth Chapter District.
Annual Convocation to Be Held at Barton,
Wednesday, March 9.


The annual convocation of the Fourth
Capitular Masonic District of Vermont
will be held at Barton, Wednesday,
March 9. Following is the program:
$50 P. NJ A Lodge of Mark Master
Masons will be opened by Haswell Chap
ter No. II, Charles Bennett, E. 81. p,
and the degree conferred. Lodge of Mark
Masters closed.
A lodge of Past Master Masons opened
by Cleveland Chapter, No. 20, c. A.
Davis, E. H. P. degree conferred, and
Lodge of Past Masters closed. Review
of work by M. E., D. A. Elliott, Grand
Lecturer.
$50 P. M. Banquet.
7.45 P. M. A Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons opened by keystone Chapter
No. 16, c. II. Blood, E. H. P. Reception
by Grand Officers. Comforting of Royal
Arch degree by Keystone Chapter. Re
view of work by M. E., D. A. Elliott,
Grand Lecturer Addresses of Grand Of
fcers.
Royal Arch Chapter closed.
M. E., Edward II. Martin, Grand High
Priest, R. E., Henry H. Ross, Grand See
rotary and other Grand Officers and dis
tinguished visitors are expected to be
present.
The chapters comprising the fourth
capitular Masonic district are:
Haswell, No. II, st. Johnsbury, Charles
Bennett, E. H. P; keystone, No. 16
Barton, c. H. Blood, E. H. P. Cleveland
No. 20, Newport. c. A. Davis, E. Fl. P.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
PRESS COMMENT.
Anything to Beat Mead.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Yes, anyth1ng-aImOSt.
The defeat of DR.. ]. A. Mead in his
governorship ambition is essential to the
best interests of Vermont for the follow
ing reasons
l. He is too o1d-almost seventy-to
give the state the service needed in that
important Office.
2. He has no balance of claim against
the Republican party for good deeds done
that has not already been more than dis
charged by the preferment heretoforegiv-
en- him.
8. He has no definite constructive
ideas for state betterment, as shown by
his vague and meaningless platform.
4. He has made no record as ieuten-
ant-gcvernor that demonstrates his supe-
rior claim to promotion" 1t is a good
time now to prove that Vermont has no
hard-and-fast rule of advancing heuten-
ant-governors.
5. He was a member and supposed
leader of the legislature of 1908, of noto-
rious memory, and the machine he built
up in the Senate of that body is the one
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
No Change in Standing.

Some of the best bowling of the league
was pulled off last week and also some
that was not so good. On Monday
evening the Independents bowled in
championship form but fast as they went
No. 6 went enough faster to make them
look as though they were hitched. The
first string went to the independents
and this fact seemed to arouse the Sum-
mervil1e team for in the next string they
went after spares and strikes as though
there was nothing else to the game. A
total of SIG in this string gave them
decided lead and the next landed them
near the alley record which is already
held by them Elite helped to boost
Somerset's cause Thursday night by re-
manning away and the leaders, with no
opposition, rolled up a mighty total of
1914, and also got credit for three
strings. Central romped away with
their match against Laurel, Friday night
and now they are separated from No. E
by only three strings The schedule for
the week is Central VS.. Somerset, Mon
dav; Elite VS.. No. 6, Wednesday; Laurel
vs. Independent, Friday. What looks
like one of the best matches in long
time will be rolled next Monday evening
when Central and No. 6 clash, as this go
will probably settle which of these teams
is to fight it out with Somerset for first
place Following is the summary of last
weeks rolling: Monday, No. 6, 686, SIG,
769-227O; Independent, 727. 6S4, 1884,
2145. Thursday, Somerset, 624, GIT,
| 643-1944. Friday, Central, 646, 728,
745-2119; Laurel, $50, 600, 627-1796.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
Agriculture in Schools.

The question of introducing the teach
ing of agriculture in the public schools is
being much agitated in Vermont at the
present time. But it is doubtful if the
matter has taken any definite form in
the mind of the average citizen. There
are two reasons for this. He has had no
definite proposition placed before him
and he has not realized the extent to
which other states are taking up this
matter Vermont is the only state east
of the Mississippi river that has not
adopted the teaching of agriculture in
the schools to some extent. Agriculture
is taughta as an educational subject an
average of one and one-haf years in
each school in 400 high schools in thirty
four states. In addition to this there
are about sixty agricultural high schools
or secondary agricultural courses in col
leges in the United States. So it will be
seen that the subject is not new one in
the country at large. If vermont does
not soon consider this matter seriously
it will find itself far behind in the process
sion and wondering why the boys and
girls continue to leave the state.
Some people do not realize that expert
ment stations are not intended to teach
practical agriculture. They are intend
ed for research and experiments in agri-
cultural science so we cannot look to
them for general instruction of boys and
girls. The state agricultural college
does give some practical instruction in
farming and dairying but this instruc-
ton is intended for those who are
already engaged in farming. Vermont
needs more practical agricultural educa-
ton along with the other education Of
the average young man or woman so he
or she can intelligently decide upon its
desirability as a vocation. This educa-
ton should fit them to conduct a farm
in an intelligent and practical manner
and having opened their minds as to the
| possibilities of agriculture make that vo-
cation more attractive to the young
| Vermont awaits a definite proposition
| along this line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
For a Bust of Ethan Allen.

Twenty souvenir postal cards for
every member of the IS chapters of the
Daughters of the American Revolution in
Vermont have been donated by mem
Der of Ann Story Chapter in Rutland.
Each Daughter will be asked to pur-
chase her share of the cards. and the
money thus obtained will be sent to the
State treasurer. Mrs. J. 9. Hindes of
Vergennes, to pay for and place bust of
Gen. Ethan Allen in Memorial Continen-
tai hall in Washington, D. c. Vermont
will then be represented there with others
of her sister States. Massachusetts, for
one, has given bronze doors and New
Hampshire has contributed $500 for a
bust of Gen. John Stark, in whose name
and fame Vermont has also an interest.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
Nav Reduce Expenses.

'fIf were a business man and could be
permitted to do it, l would undertake to
run this government for $500, 100000 a
year less than it is now run fori" That
was the statement of Sen. Aldrich OF
Rhode Island made IN the senate when
advocating bill to provide for the selec-
ton of commission to recommend bust
ness methods for the conduct of the gov
eminent The bill provided for the
appointment of three senator's by the pre-
siding officer of the senate, three members
of the house appointed by the speaker and
three members appointed by the president
Senator Aldrich agreed to an amendment
striking out the selection of three members
by the president and make the commits
sion consist of Ave senator's and FIVE
representatives. This was the result of
objection to having the legislative and
executive departments cooperating in the
work. Later Sen. Newlands of Nevada
introduced a substitute bill providing for
acommission of not more than nine mem.
bers appointed by the president with
their total expense limited TO $4,000.
In this bill the president is given liberty
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02

to choose employees of the different de-
partments and such experts in business
methods and administration as he may
designate.
Sen. AIdrich has been severely eensured
by some senator's for making such a
statement because it would give the dem
ocrats something to make a noise over
during the campaign and was opposed
on the floor of the senate by Sen. Dolliver
because such an investigation would
tend to create distrust of the whole
system of government. We believe that
Sen. Aldrich did right in making the
statement if it was true and that no
harm will come to the republican party
from this statement if il takes hold in
earnest to correct the abuses. Even the
democratic senator's who took part in
the discussion did not claim there was
dishonesty but all agreed there was a
lack of system and unnecessary duplca-
ton of work in some departments. So
we do not consider the situation as
necessarily dangerous to the party but
one where it has an opportunity to do
the country real benefit and that an
honest reorganization ofthe government
al work will work to the definite benefit
of the republican leaders. President Taft
favors such reorganization and the
public will stand with him in this res
pect.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
Raw Meat as a Food for Hens.

Those who are familiar with Poultry
know with what eagerness they eat raw
meat of any kind. This habit indicates
that raw meat is something their nature
demands. There is perhaps no material
better adapted to the needs of fowls-es-
pecially in winter-than Green Cut Bone
and Meat ground together. It is not
only invigorating but it contains in a
form easily assimilated the very elements
required for the making of eggs. 1t will
make hens lay when every thing else fails.
c. S. Page of Hyde Park, Vt, will send
a 200 ID. barrel of Green Cut Bone and
Meat for $50, freight prepaid. to any
point in New England or Middle States.
When writing him please mention this
paper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
10 the interests Of Fishing.
Some Press Comment on the Recently Form
ed ORGANIZATION in Caledonia County.

Some Press Comment on the Recently For m
ed Organization in Caledonia County.
The organization formed in Caledonia
county Yesterday for the furthering OF
the fishing interests of that section OF
Vermont has great deal of good work
to do, if it should grasp all the opportu-
mites which lie before it. Foremost OF
these opportunities would be to see that
the streams and ponds of the county are
better supplied with the kinds OF fish
which thrive best in particular waters,
and that is announced to be one OF the
tasks which the newly formed assocla-
ton sets itself to do. Another opportu-
nifty would be the education ofthe fisher
men of that vicinity TO strict compliance
with the mandates of the law regarding
fishing, for the laws are framed so as to
prevent the determination OF the hsh,
while at the same time giving measure
of sport and also providing food tor
those who seek sustenance in that way.
If the fishermen of Caledonia county can
be taught by wholesome example to re-
Spect those laws, then that alone will
have justified the formation of the Gale
donna county association. There are
probably no more violations OF the fish
laws in Caledonia than in any other
county of the state; but the development
of a public sentiment against stripping
the streams and ponds through evas1ons
OF. or open breeches of, the law would un
doubtedly be acceptable there, as indeed
it would be throughout the entire state.
Thus having secured the stocking OF the
waters of the section, let the Caledonia
county association of honest sportsmen
turn their attention toward seeing that
the work is not undone by dishonest
people, and the fishing interests of the
section will be amply protected; and the
state fish and game commissioner will
find very efficient ally in its good work.
Il The Barre Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
West Burke Thief Caught.
Richard Heller0 in Jail Here Awaiting
June Term of County Court.

Under $500 bonds Richard Hellero
alias Joseph Hern, is in Caledonia
county jail awaiting the sitting of the
June term of county court when he will
be tried on the charge of stealing 500
from Charles ]. Smith of West Burke.
His career with Mr.. Smiths money, an
account of the stealing of which was
given in last weeks CALIFORNIAN, was
short. He was placed under arrest on
his arrival in Haverhill, Mass, where
the police know him well, he having had
quite a criminal record.
The authorities here were notified and
Sheriff George F. Winch accompanied by
Mr. Smith went to Haverhill where
Mr. Smith identified Hellero and he was
brought back to St. Johnsbury, Thurs
day night. Friday he was taken before
Justice Worcester where he pleaded
guilty and was placed under $500 bail.
This he was unable to raise and is held
in Jail
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02

The Morrisville Messenger has intro
duced a feature of interest. 1t has secur-.
ed the services of the Rev. c. c. ST. Clare
to conduct department of THE Church
for the Benefit of the Farmer" These are
certainly pleasant times when the farmer
can have his religion brought to him by
the rural free delivery man.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02

Pneumonia follows acold but never fol-
lows the use of Foley's Honey and Tar
which stops the cough. heals the lungs
and expels the cold from the system. c..
c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
RULES OF THE CONTEST.

the the
adhe %
within the village district will be al
will
$3.50
of
fraction thereof Each
subscriptions who
win cash for each subscription $780,
payment obema a of the contest
for
An ad costing from 25c to AGO. % votes from
$1OO $125 100
votes and No votes allowed for less than 25 cents
The Monday 4, 1910, at ~ O'Clock
No vote changed the office and all
must be entered week in order OBJ
tain tint eissueof
of standing will
week'si ssueof
will be printed each weeks
dwinb De good for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02

he is mainly depending on to land him in
the b CHER Office.
6. He has never displayed notable
ability in any public Office he has held
T. He pronted. in the convention
which nominated him two years ago, by
a statement made on the floor by one of
his leading supporters which was taken
to mean that if nominated then he would
not be a candidate for the governorship
this year. Even if unauthorized, it had
an opportune influence, and it went IN
contradicted until a few months ago.
He is rich man, with plenty OF
money to spend IN promoting his can
vass. and a manifest willingness to do so.
Let him spend it in vain. we say. to the
end that it may discourage the practice
in the future, and open the way for poor
man. or one of ordinary means, to aspire
to this office unhandicapped.
For these. and other, reasons we say,
nything-a1most-to beat Mead
+ Randolph Herald and News.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
Use American Throat Tablets.
Aliens Lung Balsam

Aliens Lung Ba1sam
has been used successfully for years for
deep-seated coughs, colds and bronchitis.
Everybody should know about it. It is
simple. safe and sure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-03-02
STANDING

dent 100. Lynch, No. 6, 156. ]. Conley,
Central, 1855. Batche1der, Independent, 1913.
lay, Somerset, 153.