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The pioneer express., 1911-03-17

A man went mad in barber's chair
In New York. Probably the barber
was talking winter baseball gossip.
The pioneer express., 1911-03-17

Possibly this world would be better
OF If there were no pistols in it. At
least. there would be more people
here.
The pioneer express., 1911-03-17
PAvEs WAY FOR APPOINTMENT
OF MANY NEW oFFlcERs, IT
IS DECLARED.
.fATHERfD BY REP. DAVIS
St. Peter Man Lieut.. Col. w. c, Brown,
One Of Those to Benefit
investigation May
Follow.

Washington, d. c. The an
houncement Of the appointment OF
about 40 new officers in the army is
said to be the basis of a scandal de-
veloped as a result of legislation in
the last congress that will be investi
gated by committee of the next
Democratic house. This legislation re.
suited from bill introduced in the
house by Representative Davis OF
Minnesota at the instance, it is claim.
ed, of Lieut.-Col. w. c. Brown, who
is native of st. Peter, MINI.
The legislation, as proposed was
intended to promote the equalization
of rank among the officers of the
army. The point in the legislation
was that through inequalities, result
ing from regimental promotions, many
of the officers of the army had not
been Justly treated. 1t was to correct
this injustice that the measure was
passed. and it is alleged that the rep
resentations made to the committees
of congress were that not more than
20 officers would be affected by the
changes which would create vacancies
in the official list of the army.
The members of both parties in
congress were startled by the an
nouncement that 4S officers have been
promoted, and that inside information
at the department indic~ tes that more
than 100 appointments will follow the
changes. In other words, the claim
is that congress was misled by the
army officers who advocated the leg
islatiOn.
Both Parties MisIed.
The interesting feature of this al
legged scandal is that the Democrats,
as well as the Republicans in congress,
were misled, and they are particularly
resentful, in view of the fact that con.
gress authorized the addition of more
than 200 officers to the army, and the
committees were led to believe that
under the Davis bill to equalize the
promotions of army officers, only 20
officers would be affected, whereas it
is now apparent that more than 120
will be promoted and appointed.
The pioneer express., 1911-03-17
Battieships 60 t. the scrap heap
almost as fast as pugilists do.
Smoke costs Chicago 81, $780, 900 q
year. not to mention the agony.
The process Of dying poor is easily
achieved by nine men out of ten.
A Chicago woman takes taxIcab
rides to cure the blues. Not her hus,
bands. however.

Thieves in New York stole a wagon
load Of cheese. The police. We pre-.
sumo. are on the scent.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
children's Day of D. A. R.

The "kildies' IN the families OF members
nl Brattleboro chapter, ID. \. H., were con
spicuous in the meeting Wednesday alter
noon, which was childrens day. he meet
ing was held ia the Baptist chapel and was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed, the
program containing variety OF amusing
and entertaining features, arranged by the
nror,pm committee. Mr.. II W Spauld-
ing Mrs l.. W. Tlawley aud MIS-, Henry
Halliday. The first number was a piano
solo hv IIazcn Stockwell \ group Of three
songs by Howard tiilhert followed. Miss
Harriet w. Holden playing the accompanl'
ments The Little Schoolma am was the
title of recitation by KATHERINE stock
well, whose pupil, were three dolls. Fol
lowing a song by Helen Miller. the accom-
paniment being played by her mother
Mr., George I. Miller. series OF Mother
Goose RHYMES were acted by the children
in costume. the words being sung by Mrs.
If. l.. Smith. and Mr. II. II. Thompson
playing the accompaniments. The rhymes
and the children acting were a follows
Dafy Down Dilly, GLADYS Holden; Little
Miss Muffit. Ruth Reed: Little Boy Blue.
Kinson Doak; Little Jack llorner, howard
Gilbert: Jack Spratt and Wife, Charles
Crosby and Katherine Stockwell Little
Bo Peep, Dorothy Knight: Little Polly
r
entitled The Doctors Visit was given by
Howard Gilbert and Katherine Stock kwell.
Maud Miller rendered violin solo the ac-
compartment being played by Mrs r. II,
Richardson Of Williamsyille. The next
feature was the frst appearance in Brattle-
boro of Sylvia Crosby's famous electric
dolls. The dolls were dressed in white
and wore masks and as Miss Crosby
pressed the button they rested and acted
nursery verses. The dolls were Dorothy
knight. Gladys Holden, kinson Doak,
Howard Gilbert and Katherine Stockwell.
Another group of songs by Howard Gil
bert was followed by flower garden scene
with Sylvia Crosby sprinkling the flowers,
which were represented by Philip White,
Charles Crosby. Natalie Benson, Dorothy
Edwards. Richard White. Ruth Reed,
Katherine Stockwell and Kinson Doak. A
song by Maud Miller to accompaniment
played by her mother, Mrs. Bert Miller
closed the program, after which refresh
ments were served The hostesses were
Mrs. Julius j. Estey, Mrs. Cora G. Leon
ard, Mrs. II. F. G. Toedt, Miss Esther
\. Thomas. Mrs. Henry Halliday, Miss
Della NJ. Sherman and Mrs William II
Richardson.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
Albany Capitol Partly Destroyed.

The magnificent state capltoi puliu
ing at Albany, N. Y, narrowly escaped
complete destruction, by hre- cary early ycss was
Jestroved ;I involving a loss estimated
aess6VSNs at $s.Sco,ooo said not to be covered BY
insurance. The entire building cost ,,
pos,SID posed to be absolutely, freproof;; The Tn
fire of yesterday started. it is believed ca
from a defective eiectrlc pusnoff'.Hhu of the
democratic H members of the legislature
that was expected to break the long
ia%;s,at;ve In%s deadlock. set for 10 o'clock,
iiGi' 1;d not take place owing to. the, fire;
The democrats have mostly abandoned ed
Sheehan, Murnhy's candidate ana Ml are m
trying to unite on someone. - Ing Mn. IN.
nbv nh for him to chose one, and the choiee
Yesterday seemed likely to fall on u
Cadv Herrick of Albany.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
Getting Together in Mexico.

The Mexican troubles seem in a fair
way for settlement through negotla'
tions now in progress between the con-
flicting parties. President Diaz sum
moned home from Paris Senor. Llman.
tour, who on his way to, Mexico; met
Francisco sMadero, Sr., father OF the
active leader of the revolution. Ihey
conferred over terms and Lhmantour
nromised his good offices in behalf. OF
peace. Immediately upon his arrival
at the Mexican capital, the resignation
of the entire cabinet of Diaz was an,
nounced. This was the first step agreed
upon. and it is believed Others will fol
low. The place of minister of foreign
affairs was taken by Francisco de la
Barra, late ambassador at Washington,
who has gone to assume his post. The
new cabinet officers are younger men
than the retiring ones, whose age and
close adhesion to Diaz made them oD-
iectionable. With them went wee,
President Corral, who has been treated
by Diaz as the heir apparent, and 70
ward whom strong political faction Is Is
bitterly hostile. Whether Diaz VIII
himself resign and order new election
is not known yet. 1t is significant tnat
there has been no recurrence OF lighting
during the past week. The presence OF
the American corps in Texas IS heid 20
be accountable for the efforts OF the
Mexicans to get together.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
VALLEY FAIR PLANS.
Directors Make Arrangements fol-
Show OF Next Fall.

Important plans concerning the ajth an
nual Valley fair, which takes place Sept.
~, - and 2s, were made at a meeting OF
the directors held last evening. The same
supcrlntendents as last year viii serve in
practically all the departments, and an ex'
hibition OF farm products from the Bratlle-
boro Retreat garden win again be a Tea.
ture in Agricultural hall, IL was decided
10 have another $1,000 lreefoIeall on the
last day of the fair. and to offer a special
prize 6f SlOO To the horse lowering the
track record Of 2l0A held Jointly by Asa
Wilkes and Gallagher. Further special m
ducements. Ia he announced later, VIII be
offered In the track department IN the
hope Of making the racing unusually good.
4 new barn containing ~ sta Us will be
built TO accommodate the show horses, and
classes for Brown Swiss cattle viii be
added To the premium list. The directors
decided 10 engage AN experienced aviator
a. one Of the special attractions.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

Last July Carl Morris of Sapulpa
Okl.. stepped down as engineer of a loco
motive to enter the prize ring. Tues
day, he stepped into $4,000 automobile
that had come by express. paid for by
his winnings. That day he knocked
out Mike Schreck of Cincinnati; Nor
ris intends to keep going until he is
able to meet Jack Johnson. the negro
heavyweight champion. who lust now
is soiourning for 25 days in Jail at San
Francisco for habitual offending in
his auto.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Miss Della Clark visited in Brattleboro
the last Of the week.
LYMAN Fairbanks has been selling nurs-
ery stock in town this week.
NJ. G. Harris and w. Z. Pratt were IN
Brattleboro Thursday on business.
Mrs. George Newstead returned to her
home In Hinsdale, N. H., Wednesday.
Levi Mitchell is the owner of fine pair
of horses. Mr.. Mitchell disposed Of his old
pair last week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

Wisner & Co., stock brokers of New
York, who have secured investments OF
$40 900, 900 in the various oil concerns
they have promoted. were raided, by
postoffiee inspectors Monday, their place
closed, and the principals arrested
charged with using the mails to defraud.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
ritzhugh Here Today.

Vice President +. II. Fitzhugh and Gen,
eral Manager G. G. Jones of the Central
Vermont Railway company were in Brat,
tleboro last night and this morning, and
held brief consultation with representa-.
tiyes of the local railroad committee. they
left for the north by special tram about
OK
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

The receipts at the Oberammergau
Passion play last year were $426, $50.
After all salaries and expenses were paid.
and 81, 800 deducted for the poor Of the
parish, the sum Of $10S,975 remained.
This can be expended on new buiid-
inps, improvements, or other public
works in the village. Az. q money
making show, the Passion play leads the
world
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
James B. Randol!
= Acres: Stock and Tools. $500.

Mi,e to village; cuts hay for 8 cows and and
horse pasture watered with trout saooK; ar;etv S1v
;.s corus "pe new house. running water, southerly
vseM vstte Estate quickly are flock hens bay horse
mowins Se,,1i % machine, plows harrows small tools
and kitchen range for all details ang snd
ins sors IN vermont see page SO .'Strout's New
Mammoth Ssa Farm Catalogue No "a Just out; nai
conv free. E. A. STROUT, Station 21os' Ss4
Washington street, Boston.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED-Good first quality yellow birch
w either dry or in the log; also oak. chestnut.
pine. spruce and hemlock in the log. Holden 4
Martin. bOtf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED-Stead reliable man to work dairy
w farm on shares. One owning team prefer
red. Good chance for right party. AddressC. X.
Box 103 South Vernon. VT. IL.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED Experienced cook with first class
w references as to ability and character.
Wages s25 per month"; Address. Drawer B. Brat.
tleboro VT 1877
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED-Cook' assistant. Neatness required
w also references as to character. Wages SIS.
per month. Address, Drawer b. Brattleboro. VI
l3tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED -Canvassers: ladies or gents in every
w town Good commission. steady. Economy
Specially Co.. 2s Mckinley St.. Keene, N. H. 1913
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED-The name OF the person who sent to
w the Reformer Office March 80. two quarters
in q coin card. forgetting 70 sign name lStf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

A GENTS WANTED Agents make good money
"A selling Horse Radsh and Pickles by measure
from house to house. Write for prices, etc. to
Frank Whtcher, Aver, Mass. 1916
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31

WANTED-A married couple To take place
w aud board one woman. Address. Mrs. M. S.
Carter, West Brattleboro. VT. 1910
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-31
Special Notices

A CARD
take this means ana South fo the ssn
in Wamsva,le ecs;yed aaa and also for the shower
OF received on my yad S5hS's ss
Ipray that @ eacn % fnu trouble as have found.
friends in the hour a~ Et fully appreciate the great
kindness shown us. CT. Manchester.
Williamsville, vt.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
Apostle of New Life
is in Chicago Jail
Evelyn Arthur See, Head of New Cult,
and Two Girl Disciples Are
Arrested.


CHICAGO Jan. Evelyn Arthur See
self-declared apostle of a new life, in
which all beings will be perfect appeared
in the municipal court today to aswer to
charges of disorderly conduct, following
police investigation of his apartments and
his absolute life" colony. Two girls one
1s, and the other II year old who admitted
in court they had for months been living
with See unchaperoned, also appeared in
court under the same charges
Mona Rees, the elder OF the girls, was
destined, according to the plan OF See to be
the mother OF the first nearly perfect"
child, she herself being almost perfect ac-
cording to the cults teachings The other
girl, Mildred Bridges. was striving TO at
tain that state of purity, she declared, that
would place her on a plane with the Rees
girl.
Mrs. Felicia Rees, mother of Mona, flso
was interested in the colony and spent
much of her time teaching its principles.
She told the police she approved her daugh-
ter's living with See, as all were perfect,
and hence, sinless"
See, in court refused services Of an at
torney, saying he had the counsel of God
and would purify the court room. The
hearing was postponed until January II
and See refused bail. b..
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
Los Angeles Limited
Kills Chris Lantau
Meets Death Because of Deafness
Caused by Accident at Same Cross
ing Twelve Years Ago.

WEST SIDE, Ia, Jan. 7.--(special Tele-
gram.) Chris Lantsu. about 90 years of
age. farmer living two miles south OF
town. was the victim OF a tragedy this
morning at the Main street Northwestern
crossing. when he attempted to drive
across with the Los Angeles Limited APP
preaching at fifty miles an hour.
The engine sttsick the horses and busy
squarey. killing both horses reducing the
buggy to debris and carrying the wreckaee
In which LAntaus body was entangled for
more than 100 yards beyond the crossing.
When the body. was removed from the
wreckage life wa sextinct.
Coroner Burns was immediately notified
and after viewing the body and induiring
fully into the Circumstances attending the
accident decided that an inquest was un-
necessary.
Residents at Stockton have been notified.
A peculiar coincidence bearing upon to-
days accident is that twelve years ago the
deceased narrowly escaped death at the
same spot, the horse he was riding being
killed by a fast train. Lantau receiving
injuries which permanently impaired his
hearing, his inability to hear the electric
crossing gong and the shouted warnings
OF spectators being thought to be respon-
sible for the tragedy.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
Strange Weather Forecast
Shown on Hotel Register

later room was taken by Stephen A.
Fierce OF San Francisco
About 1880 o'clock Logan Blizzard blew
in from Newton, la He announced that
Omaha was having some fine weather and
that he believed he should be able to sell a
lot OF paint and varnishes here this week.
as spring is coming.
NO he said, don't mean that there
is Mr.. Spring comlng-I refer to the sea
son when people clean house and paint. 1
travel for a paint company.
r. ]. Snow, or travelling man who came
in from Kansas city and registered under
that name. Faid he thought he couldn't
fall for an interview on the weather.
Tho travelling man contended that his name
was Snow.
Il don't know Mr.. Winter" he said but
when Winter comes, or IL Blizzard blows IN
I think an run up 10 the Sample room d"
There Is also a Mr. a. y. East fom chi.
cago stopping az the Henshaw. but his
name isn't. weatherly.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08

BY an odd coincidence the Henshaw hotel
today is having some peculiar but consist
ent weather. Il is, however, inconsistent
with that forecasted for today by l.. a.
Welsh. the local prognostieator, and also
quite different from the brand being en-
loved by other hotels and out-Of-doOrs.
The Honshaw weather though, is indi-
Gated not by the Thermometer, but by the
register. which by reading down the sat
urday page with the skipping OF a few
names, reads; Sample, Winter, Fierce,
Blizzard and snow" To produce an un-
desirable weather forecast one may In
terpolate the names with a few articles,
sdverbs. propositions and conjunctions. But
the weather there was produced In this
wise;
Early saturday morning g. ". sample
travelling man OF ~ Paul registered. Tie
was soon followed oy r. 4. Winter. a real
estate dealer Of Kansas City. and an hour
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
ORIGINAL "HELLO BILL" DEAD
william G.. MeNers, Past Grand Ex-
aIted ruler of EILs, Passes Away
in PhiIadelDhia.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 7.-winiam G.
Meyers, past grand exalted ruler Of the
order OF Elks and said TO be the original
Hello, Bill" Of that organization, died at
his home here today after a long illness.
Mr. Meyers for twenty years was
chief engineer OF the plant OF the Evening
Teiegrepd of this city and was widely
known. lie attended nearly every national
gathering Of the Elks, and when he en-
tered the convention hall from every side
came Hello Bill
Mr.. Meyers was also prominent in the
Masonic order.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
Fourteen Standpat
Senators Walk Out
of the Iowa Caucus
They Say Motion to Appoint Caucus
Committee is Violation Of
Agreement.

DES MONIES. la. Jan. 7-Fffy-three
out OF iO4 republicans in the Iowa senate
and house OF representatives have signed
a refusal to attend the house and sena-
torial caucuses called for today the SEN
ate, al 10 o'clock this forenoon and the
house at O'Clock this afternoon. OF the
nfty-three refusals, twenty-six are stand
patters and twelve are Kenyon progres-
slves in the house in the senate
there are thlrteer .cA fers and two
Kenyon suppc ~ Aatures were
obtained Ns.Ss.ON7 dts had declined
the e IN hon
,cA ay began the drawing up
- a special senatorial primary
Ma so 20 be introduced when the leg1s-
latu convenes Monday
Late this forenoon the Iowa insurgents
Welded to the demand OF the standpatters
that the legislature caucus today should
take up organization only Under these
conditions the standpatters agreed to at
tend the caucuses with the understanding
that n an attempt Is made to nominate a
candidate for United States senator, the
standratters will not be bound by any
action that Is taken.
Fourteen. standpat senators bolted the
caucus called by the Iowa senate today,
when Senator Van Law OF Marshalltown,
insurgent moved that the caucus name a
caucus committee. The standpatters
claimed that this motion was violation
Of an agreement that the caucus should
deal solely with the senate organization
and that no action should be taken looking
towards the selection of a United States
senator After the standpatters had
walked out the seventeen remaining named
the caucus committee. standpatters claim
that under the agreement they are not
bound by this motion and that they shall
attend no more caucuses.
The house caucus was changed to 2:S
today. A written agreement has been
signed by both factions that the caucus
shall not take up United states senator
ship. state binder or state printer. 1t ap-
pears that Paul StiIlman OF jefferson will
be chosen speaker without opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
Duluth Boy Bandits
Are Lodged in Jail
Lads Who Robbed Hotel and Shot Po-
lioeman Captured in Lum-
Der Camp.

DULUTH. Jan. William y. Muzzard
Algot Johnson, the two boy bandits who
held .up the clerk and night porter OF a
local hotel yesterday morning and then
killed Policeman Chesmore. who arrested
them, are today lodged in the Duluth city
jail, awaiting a formal complaint against
them. The boys were brought in at 2
o'clock this morning from a lumber camp
twenty-five miles north Of this city. john
son expressed regret over his part in the
affair. He is only Is years old and says
he is glad that he did not do any shooting.
Muzzard maintains a sullen demeanor. He
Is several years older and is believed TO
have planned the hold-up. He was the one
who did the shooting.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-08
STOUT PAROLE CAUSES ROW
Release of Hall County Murderer
ROuses People of Doniphan.
CONTEMPT FOR sHALLENBERGER
PrepRra tiohs Made Early Last Night
20 Hang Ex-Governor In Effisy
NO Notice of Hearing to
Officers.

GRAND ISLAND. Jan 7.--(special Tele-
gram from Doniphan this
morning is to the effect that the proposed
demonstration Gf disapproval Of ex Gov
ernor Shallenberger and w. H. Thompson
/ Of this city had been postponed until tonight
with the view that with more farmers in the
village the demonstration can be made
more emphatic. News Of Stouts parole
became generally known here only this
morning. Rotten is the general com
ment
Wen probably hang Governor Shallen-
bergery in effigy tonight" said deter
mined business man over the telephone to-
night, THE farmers of this section are
gathering in town and are a sore bunch"
County Attorney Cleary unqualifiedly de-
clares false the statement attributed to
Ex-Governor Shallenberger. that the
county attorneys OF Hall and Adams coun-
ties were notified of the hearing in ad-
vance" and declared today, upon being
, shown this statement that he did not even
know that a hearing on the Stout parole
had been had. and had reason to believe
that II one was had 1t was before Governor
shallenberger spoke to him about the case
over the phone.
/ In this conversation the governor asked
the county attorney What the sentiment OF
the people seen was and Mr. Cleary re-
! piled that at the time of the trial such SEN
timent was that Stout should have been
hung and he knew of no great change in
! the sentiment at the present time
From the further conversation had Mr..
Cleary gained the impression that the gov
ernor would not even dream OF extending
! the parole.
! II is expected that petitions will be sent
to Governor Aldrich from the two counties
Immediately 20 recall the parole or that
the legislature will be petitioned to repeal
the law under which this parole was
granted.
The Indignation Is augmented here by the
fact that only a year or so ago Frank
WALLACE, the slayer OF Hills, whose home
WALLACE had broken up was paroled after
a years imprisonment