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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
STRANGE DISEASE BATTLES SCI.
ENCE

One of the most malignant and fatal
diseases know to attack man has made
its appearance within the last few years
in the mountainous regions Of Montana
and adjacent Rocky Mountain States. 1t
IL called, spotted fever"--though by no
means to be confused with epidemic cere-
brospinal meningitis, which commonly
goes by that name.
The malady Is entirely new-unheard Of
that Is to say, UP to twenty-five years
ago. For quite n while no attention was
paid to 1t by the health authorities. save
locally. but Of late it has been killing so
many people that the federal government
appealed TO for aid. Is doing its best
to find out the cause Of the mischief, and
II possible, to discover remedy. With
this end In Wow. the public health ser
wee has sent several Of its experts to
Bitter Root Valley, which has been the
scene Of the most serious epldcn,ics of the
disease.
Spotted fever has bon known for many
years In Idaho, where 1t prevails through
out almost the entire valley Of the Snake
river. including the tributaries of the lat
ter stream and the foothills Of the neigh
boring mountains. IT occurs also in parts
Of Nevada. Wyoming Oregon. Utah and
Colorado. But, while always serious, the
complaint is not nearly so fatal in these
regions as in the Bitter Root Valley Of
northern Montana, where four ont of
every i've persons attacked die of il.
The infected district is about fifty miles
long and from four to ten miles wide in
the foothills Of the Bitter Root mountains
a range along the top of which runs
the Montana idaho State line. The dis
ease prevails exclusively In spring and
n an'festation Is an eruption Of small red
spots. pimpy in character, when covers
almost the whole of the body. Death,
when II ensles. usually occurs between
the sixth and the twelfth day Of the ILL
ness.
ne first important step toward a scien-
tinc Investigation OF the matter was taken
by the Montana State Board OF Health,
which sought advice from Drs l.. u. Will
son and w. NJ. Chowning of the Cniver-
sity OF Minnesota They started in to
make a thorough study Of the problem
| in the Bitter Root Valley, and Il was not
| long before, in the course OF their In
| vestigs lions, they came across some sus-
picious-loohinE microbes IN the red blood
| cells OF the patients sick with the disease
These microbes We're protocol. somewhat
resembling the blood parasites already
known to be the cause OF the SOCIAL cd
| Texas fever in cattle--From Strange
| Disease Battles Science" In the February
| Technical World Maya zine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
BRYAN TO RUN IN
1912, SAYS OMAHA BEE

Omaha, Jan. 1S.-William J. Bryan VIII
be candidate for president in 1912 The
announcement was made yesterday after
noon by the Omaha Bee, which attributes
the statement to Richard L. Metcalfe,
editor OF Mr. Bryan's Commonet,
Democratic leaders in Nebraska are To
dered to work for his nomination Under
no circumstances viii Mr. Bryan be
candidate for the United States Senate
MI Bryan believes this state Will 20
democratic at the next election and thinks
ne would be tho natural choice of mo
party for United States senator, but he
fears this might injure his chances In the
next national campaign, and he will re-
ruse to be a candidate for the lower
office.
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FAREWELL TESTIMONIAL.
Given Prof l.. n. Jones' by Men Of the
College street Church.

A farewell testimonial was given Prof
l.. r. Jones at the parlors OF the College
Street Congregational Church Tuesday
eve. tho function taking the form Of
dinner with impromptu post-prandial ex-
ercises. large number Of the men Of
the church were present and they thor
oughIy enjoyed the dinner, which was
served through the aid OF number Of
the young men of the church.
At the conclusion OF the dinner proper,
the tables were raped to order by Presi-
dent Robert Roberts of the society, who
spoke feslingly of the coming dearture Of
Prof. Jones to his new field of work in
connection with the University OF Wiscon-
sin. Remarks were also made by the
Rev. DR.. |. c. Smart J. l.. Southwick Of
the prudential committee Superintendent
II. o. Wheeler and #. 9. Pease. The va
rious speakers referred to the work of
Professor Jones in connection with the
church and the different organiza tons
!, connected herewith; his valuable service
to the community IN his capacity as a
member of the park commission and 9TH
erwise; and to his splendid record as an
educator, both In connection with the uni
versitv and also through various other
agencies in this community, and in Yer
mont as whole
All Of the speakers referred to the loss
which was being sustained, yet the TO,
marks generally were pervacd by d spiri,
| Of rejoicing In the splendid recognition
which had thus come to Professor Jones
and through him to the University O
Vermont; and In the bright future which
plainly opens mp before him In his new
| and broader field Of educational activity
| Professor Jones when called upon t,
respond to the handsome testimonial
given him, was plainly overcome. He re
| ferred feelinxly to the earlier memories
which stirred him In connection with
Vermont mothers devotion. and he indi
Gated that he would carry with him int
his new field the kindest regards for
people. whom he had come to know a
friends as we'll as faithful co-workers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
RESTAURANT FOR
5000 THE LATEST
Site Leased on Upper Broadway
Two Theatres and Ice
Rink Planned.

New York, Jan. 1s.-The largest restaur-
ant in the world will be one feature Of
an immense amusement building to be
erected on Broadway, 9th and 4sth
streets. by syndicate of capitalists
headed by Henry Erkins. He lie the man
who financed the new Cafe de rOpera
and Murray's Roman Gardens.
The new building. upon which work
will begin next August, will occupy the
present site of the brewster block,
which has been occupied for twenty-five
years by Brewster & Co. carriage
makers. The property has been leased
20 the syndicate by the John s. Sutphen
estate. 1t covers an area of about
seventeen city lots. or one acre. The
lease is for sixty-three years, with an
aggregate minimum rental Of S7.5Oo0o0.
Negotiations are pending for the erec-
ton Of two theatres on the 47th and 18th
street sides. which are to be approached
and entered through large wide
arcade from the Broadway side. This
arcade will have glass walks and glass
booth exhibits for automobiles and other
purposes, and It will also be the main
entrance to the restaurant
In the center of the restaurant there
will be glass dome GO feet high and
about ZOO square feet In circumference.
The resta urant will seat about 5000 people
and will have an expensive orchestra.
WILL HAVE 10 KITCHENS
II Is proposed to have not only good
music but the best cooking, at prices
lower than those charged at the higher
class restaurants, and tables where the
meals can be served in family style. as
In the German cities. There will be sep
arate Kitchens each able to provide for
600 guests, so that some ten kitchens will
be required. each having complete
equipment OF a chef. under the direct
management OF a chief chef. There will
also be ten serving bars.
It Is also proposed to have an ice skatin
rink on the roof. covered in with glass
and capable Of being used as a theatre ir
summer. 1t Is proposed to give ice car
nivals, festivals and balls during the win.
ter months.
Henry Erkins is also one Of thu
lessees of a hve-storY and basemen
restaurant building to be erected at Nos
1857 to Bs3 Broadway. between 46th anC
47th streets, on the block just south q
the Brewster's This building will con
tain very attractive restaurant on TN
hrst floor with a balcony on the secon'
floor and will be conducted as Frencl
restaurant pure and simple.
The Brewster Carriage company re
Gently leased the Gallatin residence NJ
60 Fifth avenue, at the southwest cor
ner OF 43rd street Adjoining this prov
erty to the south and in the same bloc
are the homes Of william Vanderbilt an
W. X. Vanderbilt.
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One last desperate effort and he drove
directly at the line. only TO fail with 10
spears quiverng in his body. But In
that brief moment he managed to drag
down one Of the natives, his claws sink
Ing into the mans flesh.
The death of the lion seemed to awaken
all the IRE In the warriors blood. They
began a dance Of triumph around the
body, waving their bioodstAined spears,
some Of which were bent by the force OF
the shock. holding their shields above
their heads and shouting forth blood
curdling yells In their savage Joy over
the victory.
In the meantime the injured man was
being given medical attention and he bore
the pain Of his wounds without sign or
concern. He who had nrst jabbed his
spear through the lion Joined in the dance
at the start, but soon retired at dis
lance, whore he seated himself appar-
emily Indifferent TO the antics Of his EEL
lows He was now leader Of men ana
must therefore not show signs that ne
had done anytime out Of the ordinary.
KERMIT A LUCKY HUNTER.
The luck Of Kermit Roosevelt has been
remarkable. While Colonel Roosevelt was
hunting with Lord Delamere. Kermit
went off with r. p. Cole and his WAN
deroho warriors. The Wanderobos are
adopts at killing bongo. which are very
rare and only to be found In the forests.
In n short time the younger Roosevelt
mad secured a large. fine specimen OF the
female bongo and one OF the young
bonso. This was a feat that any old hun
ter might justly be proud Of, for no white
man has ever before stalked and shot a
oongo. There are only two cases on rec
ord OF white man shooting bongo with
( the aid OF the natives and their dogs.
So pleased was one Of the residents
here with tho success OF the youth thai
he presented Kermit with fne specimen
OF the male hongo. and so the Smithson
ian Institution will have a complete fam
lily group. the only one in the world.
r r. BEARS HARDSHIP WE'LL.
Butahs- Uganda. Jan. l7.-Commande
H. Hutchinson. superintendent o
marine who went up with Colone
Roosevelt and his party TO Rhino~ camp
has returned here. He says the forme
President bore the hardships Of tn
journey splenddly. Notwithstanding tn
fact that the engine broke down once o
tw,ce. When they arrived at Koba
was midnight but they found all tn
white elephant hunters OF the Cong
assembled to greet them.
Among the number was Chief Err
gineer Rennett Of the lake steamer
who I'm december had been captured b
the natives. but had made his escap
after enduring tortures for hve days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
FAIRLY CAUGHT.

college professor who was always
ready for n Joke was asked by student
one day II he would like a good recipe
for catching rabbits. why. yes, replied
the professor. What liz it2'
"Well,' said the student you crouch
down behind thick stone wall and
make n noise like turnip."
That may be- said the professor
with twinkle In his eye, "but better
way than that would be for you to go
and sit quietly in bed of cabbage
heads and look natural. "-I.adies' Home
journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
WOMAN ANIMAL TRAINER
DIES FROM HER INJURIES

New York, Jan. 17.--Pauline Russell to-
day met the fate daily braved and coolly
calculated upon by most animal trainers
A week ago she was attacked and badly
torn by one OF a pair of leopards she was
framing at city museum. The infuri-
ated animal would have torn her to pieces
AT the time but for a man attendant who
pinned to tbs floor with a sharpened
steel pole.
MISS Russell fingered in critical
coho'uon all last week. To-day she re-
,"pSe" INTO coma which was speedily
ro'Iowed by death. She was 80 years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
ROOSEVELT SEES
A LION SPEAREO
Seventy Naked Warriors Fight
King Of Beasts-Kernlit
Kills Two Bongo.

Nairobl, British East Africa. Dec. ia
long stream Of porters came winding
across the veldt towards the station at
Narobi. looking like string OF ants.
The stars and stripes was held aloft by
giant native and the sound OF horns
made strange discords with the chanting
of the weird safari song. Shortly Theo-
dore Roosevelt arrived on the back Of his
favorite horse Tranquility. 1t was the
end of his last trip in the British East
African protectorate.
This safari, which was the fourth to be
made out OF Nairobi. gave Mr.. Roosevelt
and his party an opportunity TO witness
an exciting hunt at A f. Hoey's farm
at Sirgoi in the Gausu Ngusho country.
the spearing Of lion by Nandi warriors,
Seventy of these spearsmen had been
asked tn take part in the drive. and they
assented readily, for when warrior
spears a lion he becomes a leader Of the
lighting section of the tribe and may
wear a head-dress formed Of the lion s
name. and walk at the head of the file of
Nandi warriors when on the march. In
these hunts they display extraordinary
courage.
The band of 70 almost naked men. with
their long sharp spears, attended by the
| chosen spectators. the latter mounted
proceeded down a long valley. where the
grass was thick and thorn trees lined
It's edges. Very soon lion was OBJ
| served not more than 400 yard in front
| Immediately the warriors gave chase
| and in less than two miles they had
| rounded up the king of the wilderness
| The horsemen then approached and il
| was seen that the Hon at bay was I;
fully grown black-maned one TIL,
spearsmen began their task of surround
ing the quarry. Every man went to hi:
allotted position. and the circle SLOWLY
closed in on the snarling beast. which
swished his tail and kept up a con
tinual roaring.
| TEN SPEARS IN HIS BODY.
yards OF him. and the horsemen CLOSED
| up to see the kill. yet remained at
sufficient distance not to interfere Will
| the spearsmen $ movements Three time
the lion made a savage charge at tn
now stationary warriors, but stoppet
short each time, with name bristling
| roaring in impotent rage at hi
| tormentors. Again the attackers ad
vanced to within 10 yards of their victim
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
MAN OF 90 YEARS GOES
% DAYS WITHOUT FOOD

Cambridge. ~ Y. Jan 1S.-Without
food for 20 days and no nourishment.
other than water Alonzo Rich. re-
tired merchant of this place. eonttn-
ues TO exist For As hours during the
time. he has gone without water. Mr.
Rich IL not consciously making an
endurance test as did Dr. Tanner OF
the 40 days fast fame; but because
Of lack OF appetite.
He was born in 1912. Twice Mr.
Rich has been in coma from which
each time he has revived with his US
ual spirit. At the present time Mr..
Rich manifests not so much material
weakness as he did 10 days ago ana
expresses a possibility OF once more
getting up and about
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
COOK SAID TO BE TAKING
CURE NEAR HEIDELBURC

Frankfort. Jan. 1s,-The Frnnkfurter
ZeitunS is Informed thar DR.. Frederick
A. Cook has arranged for n strictlv in
cognto stay at a sanitarium near Heidel-
burg The health OF the explorer is rep
resented as having been seriously Of
fected by recent events.
Copenha gen, Jan. ls-Walter Lonsdae
DIR. Cooks secretary, does not believe the
report that Cook Is near Heidelberg. Ne
said to-day that the last letter he receiy ed
from Cook WAS dated Cadiz. December "a
when Cook stated that he VAS leaving
Europe Immediately and would write
again in fortnight Lonsdaie has NOT
heard from him since He added that
the explorer went under the name of
Hunter while at Marseiles and Lisbon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20

ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE.
Elmer w. Webster of Whitman, q trav-
cling man. estimates that from Jan. Of
last year to Jan. ! Of this year he has
travelled S.28 miles. He has been to
Europe several times besides having
made long trips through tho United
States.
Tho postmaster OF Pittsburg has made
an appeal for the remaining OF some Of
the city's streets AS an instance of
confusion In the matter OF addresses he
cited tho existence OF 10 Miller streets,
and told Of a letter going TO 10 different
streets before its destination was reach
ed.
william H. Trenchard OF South Nor
walk Conn, speared an eel that is said
TO have weighed 10 pounds. 8 ounces. 1t
is said that inside the eel was found
brass tag stamped made In Norwalk."
such as was given out more than 30 years
ago. Since tho eel must have been ex-
ceptionally large at the TIME It swallowed
the tag, II Is thought the Ash was about
30 years old.
During the past year the United States
custom house at Alexandra collected SO
while tho expenses were u.2%.
Clyde Angles dog was attacked by a
wildcat near Newton, N. j., and Angle
seized the wildcat with bare hands and
choked II to death. He took the skin TO
a Justice Of the peace and got a bounty
Of IS for It.
Daniel J. Holmes OF Strafforc -urner,
N. H., wso is 81 years old, cut IL cords OF
wood and 5000 feet OF logs In the woods
during tho past few months, Mr.. Holmes
uses two canes in walking. Thomas Ell
lot of Webster, who is rs years old. has
chopped. split and piled % cords of wood
in the past few months.
After centuries of stagnation the neal
east Is In the worlds race for growth
and progress. Port Said. 10 years age
a small Arab camp, now has popula'
ton of 10000. From one hut, In 1890
Piraeus has grown to $1,000 Mersine
not In existence when Ibrahlm Pasha
anchored his feet where 1t now stands
has 1900; Beirut has multiplied 5000 In
habitants into 10000. GAIA increased
from 1000 In 1870, with small growth I'll
1887, to $4,000 In 1907.
A bowlder weighing 25 tons rests on tn
boat slip at Matinicus rock. where 1t WA
tossed by a giant wave during the BIZ
storm that swept the coast Dec %.
Thomas Stickley and Miss Florence
Merkley OF New Market Va, while driv
ing to the minister's to be married, go
stalled in the snow the horses being to-
exhausted to pull the vehicle further
Stickley made hts way on foot to the min
listers home. The minister returned wit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
THE LAST STRAW.

An attendant at Kansas institute for
the deaf and dumb was undergoing a
pointess rapid-fr inquisition at the
hands OF q female visitor.
but how do you summon these poor
mutes to church," she asked finally. with
what was meant to be a plying glance
at the inmates neav by.
by ringing the dunrb-bells. madam
retoited the exasperated attendant
Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
DEATH OF JOHN FARSON.
Was ProInine mt AZ EInnn"icr and Club
Man In ChicagO.

Chicago Jan. ls-John Farson, banker,
lawyer and clubman, and one OF the
best known figures in the financial and
social world Of Chicago. died this morn
ing AT 3.45 as the result of heart failure
The attack occurred last Sunday and
Mr.. Farson had been conscious almost
up to the last. Mr. Farson was the head
OF the banking firm Of Farson. Son Il
Co. His elder son. John Farson, Jr.. who
is In charge OF the New York branch,
reached here on special train before
his death Mr.. Farson was born in Union
City, Ind. oct. S, 1885. He was the son
OF the Rev. John T. larson, Methodist
Episcopal clergyman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
A SMALLPOX WARNING.
Action Taken to Prevent Importation
of Disease from Ncighboring states.

Brattleboro. Jan. 1S--Dr. Henry H.
Holton. secretary Of the state board
of health issued the following bulle
tin this afternoon to town and city
health officers throughout Vermont:
Conformation has been received that
small pox is prevalent In Massachu-
setts towns and that one or more
cases have developed in Keene, n. II.
We call attention of physicians and
local health officers in the State to
this fact. warning them to be viEilant
and see that cases do not present
themselves in their respective towns,
promptly quarantining all suspicious
cases the end that the disease does
not obtain a foothold in any part Of
the State"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20

him and the couple were married stand
ing knee deep In the snow.
"A 12S-foot smokestack. which Is to be
erected in Portland next spring. will be
riveted together on the ground and raised
as Il painter raises a ladder. The stack
will weigh % tons
At Fretberg. Ger, there 10 a rosebush
on which there are 10000 buds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
CLAIMS OF RIVAL TO
PRESIDENCY OVERRULED

Indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 1S.--'There will
be no repetition Of the disgraceful
scenes OF the miners convention OF last
year if / can get the cooperation of
this convention" declared President
Thomas l.. Lewis of tho United Mine
Workers Of America to-day. at the close
of the opening session OF the organiZa-
tons convention. He ruled out OF order
Frank J. Hayes OF Illinois and William
Green of Ohio, leaders of the faction
opposed to the Lewis administration. who
were objecting to the seating Of national
organizers as delegates, with salaries
during the convention.
Green was a candidate against Lewis
for the presidency. He was defeated.
according to Lewis. though the report
Of the tellers has not yet been completed.
Green claims election and charges
fraud. Hayes probably won the vice.
presidency against the incumbent. K. S.
Mccullough.
The credentials committee ls expected
to bring it's long report to an end to-
morrow. Then committees will he an
nounced, the reports ~ the officers will
DO submitted and thr convention Will
settle down 20 its routine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20
FOR RUTLAND POSTMASTER.
President Taft Has Recommended j
A. sheldon. Present umcumn.r.

washington ian T.-President Taft to-
gay sem 10 me senate the nomination of
Iohn ~. She'oon as postmaster at Rut-
land' w. MI sheldon has held the Office
since 1897 lie is 70 years old, a Civil War
ve'er"n and past department commander
Of the q. A. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20

After heavy meal. take couple
OF DOan's Regulets, and give your
stomach, liver and bowels the help they
will need. Regulets bring easy, reg
ular passages of the bowels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20

Whether the place" is advertised or
does it's part.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-01-20

Perhaps YOU can find the right person
for that position in an hour or two. Look
over the ads. Of people who want work
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-07-04
WORKHORSES HAVE THEIR
ONE PROUD DAY TODAY

what's li ali aboJt. anyway The
work horses ~ Seattle. in the ma.
tionsi coiora and fancy tmpp.ags.
looked az each other kind ~ sheep.
lah and asked. what's the fuss
They had beef 10 used 10 plug
gin away day after dny. with. 20.
body neemin' 90 care. that suuia n
en- had growu detected Life bad
meant nothing bat hills. siiff
Joints. a little oats. a stufly siahla
AZ night And here. al ~ q sudden.
they weren't working. and ever
body Ia town was coming along and
rubbing their noses. and saying.
Fine old felluw
Il was Seattle 8 first work horse
parade
The horses finally got next Z
when tho parade moved ofi. every
horse bad isa head 40. and shifted
acognfully az ths automobiles
Were Veterans There.
There was ~Oia Jim. "On tho
wnicr wagon 81 years" a card on
hls collar said lie vas ono ~ the
very first horses iu tho firc DEPART
meat. and now he's hauling waier
soF the cils iie wouldn't stand on
the same side ~ The street uiih tSc
hiE horses hitched 60 beer wagons
Hay John waa there with jeff
They drew Seatilch firag fire tn.