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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
FROZEN BODY IS
FOUND ON ROCKS
Bellows Falls Man Fell from
Bridge-Child Searched All
Night for Him.
Bellows Falls. Feb s.-The body Of

Bellows Falls. Feb s.-Thc body Of
Thomas a. Morris was found lying
face downward on the rocks in the
channel OF the Connecticut river neal
the arch bridge 10y the island at an
early hour this morning by Polander.
as he was going TO his work. Mr.
Morris evidently fell from the railing
got up and walked 81 short distance,
fell down again and froze to death y
bad cash was found in his breast.
The distance from the place on the
bridge where he stood to where he
landed was 80 feet. and 1t is surpris-
ing that he could have walked at all
after that, Norris was an employee of
the Moore & Thompson Paper COM
pany. and leaves wife and seven
young children. one of whom was
searching for him all last night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
CH|LO'S WEI FARE
DAY DESIGNATED
Governor Mead Proclaims Satur,
day, February II, for Impor-
tant Work by Parents.

| Rutland. Feb. a.--Goycrncr John ~
Mead has issued the following procla-
nation designating saturday. Febru-
airy II. as Child's Welfare day.
! "a nation wide movement exists &c
develop the highest possible type OF
| American citizenship. The bulwarks
of every government are founded on
| the culture. health. morals and eff
cheney of its mon and women. TINS
republic has suImounted the heights
OF the worlds civilization and the eff
fort now being made contemplates
that IT shall for all time stand at the
very ores. of human endeavor. The
f. lndatlon must he laid in the impress
sionable years Of the girls and boys
who in the future will shape and form
the destiny Of our union Of StatcA
Tho National Congress of Mothers re-
commends that OF icial recognition he
made to this most important subject
and that q Childs Welfare Day he
DIES gnated By the governor of every
State. February. the 18th ms slant Is
the date commonly appointed. Con-
forming to this suggestion, l do here
by request that every Gather and
mother in the Green Mountain state
devote some part of that day to the
conservation of child welfare. a form
of conservation which precedes in i'm
rtance all others. Let loving hearts
I 'pond and methods be adopted to
promote this significant object. This
should be our sincere and earnest
wish
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the state this Sth day
of February, y. D.. 1912.
JOHN a. MEAD
Governor.
"I}y he Governor:
Harvey II. Kingsley.
Secretary of civil and military
rroi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
ACCIDENT ON WELLS RIVER.
Public Service COmmissiOner jackson
IN the DeraiIed PGllman.

Montpelier, Feb. S.-The Green
Mountain express. the night train for
'pston over the Wells river railroad
'aaVing here at ten o'clock, was de-
rallied two miles this side of Barre
Tonight. The engine was rum ing
backward and the tender was rammed
INTO the bank. The Pullman. with
fubllc Service Commissioner s. IIol-
lister Jackson aboard. was derailed.
NO one was injured. Conductor Steb-
bins and Engineer NJ. G.. Sawyer were
In charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
ARREST BERT BANNIsTER.
"r"okiyn Detectives Say That He ],
Wanted In Vermont.

new York, Feb. S-Bert Bannister, 81
'e'ls ca "as arrested by Brooklyn de-
tecuves tonight charged with being q
Fugitive from justice in Vermont. where
ne is said to DO wanted to answer
charges - burglary and safe blowing
request for his arrest came from the
Hovernor's office at Montpelier. Detsc.
yves who saw Barmister hoard a car
ws'h girl were too late to catch him
and were obliged to give chase for more
man two miles In another trolley car
before he was epprehended. lie denied
knowledge OF ANY crime
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Rad made good headp-ly and the entire
front of the church was ablaze t. ,
fire worked between the partitions and
the two streams of water seemed to
make little impression.
The structure had recently been inn
proved. Last summer n steel ceiling was
put in. hardwood floor were laid and
attractive stained glass windows INSTALL
ed. 1t had seating capacity of 300.
The fire was first noticed about 3:15
o'clock and the building was entirely
destroyed in less than an hour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

TUke.l up.
At the conclusion of this case, tho
docket was called and Sheriff John w.
futile adjourned the court without date.
Just before adjourning the court ap-
pointed r. +. Brown o. Burlington COM
missioner to hear testimony in the case
brought against L. II. Deavitt by NJ. NJ.
Gordon, in regard to the settlement made
by the Cory. Deavitt e. Frost company
with Henry Emerson. The case is now
iending before supreme court. The de-
PENDANT was given Is days in which to
file an extended answer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
q ekln es Beauty Is = Joy Forever

date for corporation counsel of Seattle.
declared that within less than IS hours
the chairman would be arrested.
goldman and about = others through
out the country are to he arrested" said
Brown. 'and you people who have prop
erty must see him and get ready to go
on his bond. Well never let him go to
jail"
The meeting closed with the waving
of red flags A collection of 1884 was
taken. part of which, it was announced.
would 30 to the Lawrence strike fund.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
PROCTOR CHURCH BURNED.
I.Oss Of swedish Lutherans Ascrlhed to
a Defective Chimney.

Proctor, Feb. u.-Ffre this afternoon
destroyed the Swedish Lutheran Church.
The building was OF wood. and was
built about 10 years ago. 1t was valued
at 5000 and tho loss Is partially covered
BY Insurance Tho church will probably
be rebuilt at once.
1t Is supposed that the fire started
from defective chimney for when first
discovered by passerby smoke was is
suing from under the roof in the front
OF the building and IN ciose proximity
to tho chimney.
The 1anitor was at work In the builn.
Ing only few minutes before the fire
was discovered, but sa n nothing unusual.
When the arenleu arrives tho flames
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

David Starr Jordan. president of Stan
ford University. declares that since the
battle Of Waterloo the Rothschilds have
been actual rulers Of Europe and that Eu-
roean ma atoms are SO In debt to them that
they can never pay them off.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Comptroller Murray Will probably rule
that bank directors who authorize excess
loans shall be responsible for them and
shall no required to make good deficiency
when discovered before examiner leaves
the bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Sentiment in western Canada is begin.
ming TO show up strongly in favor OF
trade reciprocity with the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
IT THE BADY Is CUTTING rrn..u

be sure ana use thnt old and well tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslows Soothing Sy-
rnHp' o for children teething. 1t soothes
pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Louis Leavitt, Brooklyn ink manufac.
turer, has purchased Success Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

because OF a general boycott. butter
has dropped four cents a pound in Gin.
cinnati.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

King Alfonso and Queen Victoria Of
! pain are planning a visit to Vienna,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Havana reports that the last OF the "a
bodies OF those missing when the Maine
was destroyed have been recovered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Thousands Of agricultural laborers are
on strike near Cadiz.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

The Greek elections will be held
March q.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Great Britain is planning 10 make
Jamaica. Kingston. naval base in con-
nection with the opening Of the Panama
canal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

bodies OF those missing when the Maine
was destroyed have been recovered.
Great Britain is planning 10 make
Jamaica. Kingston. naval base in con-
nection with the opening Of the Panama
canal.
Col. George r. Smith, pay corps II
the army. has been appointed paymaster-
general to succeed Brigadier- General
Charles ]. Whipple, retired.
Professor Taussig OF Harvard in a
public lecture recently declared that the
tariff costs Americans s3,OOO,o0 for
,othes alone.
1t Is understood that the Brussels
sugar convention has authorized Russia
to export 10000 tons OF sugar annually
n addition to the present permitted ex-
ports of 10000 tons.
since December foreign potato i'm
ports ions into Boston have amounted to
330.00 bushels, q new record.
Oho's constitutional convention has
adopted section providing that in civil
cases verdict agreed upon by three-
fourths of the jury may be accepted.
The third peace conference Of the
powers will not assemble at TIE
Hague before 1915. II is hoped that
the Carnegie Palace of Peace will ID
ready .1r opening about the middle Of
1913.
The Massa chusetts Senate by unanimous
vote has admitted petition of Southern
New England railroad Grand TRUNK
and referred it to the committee on rail-
roads.
Morris Smith, supposed to have been
dead for % years. has returned to New
Haven. Conn. and says he owns mimi,
property in Georgia worth $2.0o0OD.
Supreme Court Justice Greenhaum OF
New York rules that when mans only
source o. income Is his army pension,
he is not liable for alimony to his wife
Tho Interstate commerce commission n
considering limiting number of railroad
reports to he tabulated and made public
from Its office. At present there are about
600 railroads reporting monthly. Work
has grown so great that the wisdom or
emitting smaller roads with less than
sl00,OO annual gross is seriously con-
sidered
Copenhagen. Denmark. Includes four
lighthouses In Its public school system,
q nd free instruction In swimming is thus
ynened to every school child of the CITY.
In 1910. swimming was taken UP by %
schools, having an enrolment OF l20oo
pupils. or these, 5000 became swimmers.
Almost without Exception the teachers
OF the art are graduates OF the army
gymnasiums. where swimming has been
tausht for moro than century. In three
million swimming lessons g1ven not .
single pupil has been drowned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Col. George r. Smith, pay corps II
the army, has been appointed paymaster-
general to succeed Brigadier- General
Charles J. Whpple, retired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15
WAVE RED FLAGS AT sEATTIE.

attic, Wash. FEB. 1l-Dreamland
Fa74iion "aa filled to-day Ivy IL meeting
n sympathy with the textile strikers at
lawrence Mass. W. u. pohlman, bust
''sS l@ont Of tho Bridge and Structural
i'n Workers union, presided and The
meeting was thrown into an uproar
'hon Edwin j. Brown, socialist candi-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Professor Taussg OF Harvard in a
public lecture recently declared that the
tariff costs Americans $33,0O,000 for
.Othes alone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

1t Is understood that the Brussels
sugar convention has authorized Russia
to export 10000 tons OF sugar annually
N addition to the present permitted ex-
ports of 10000 tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-15

Ohio's constitutional convention has
adopted section providing that in civil
cases n verdict agreed upon by three-
fourths of the jury may be accepted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
Furniture

which comprises everything needed for any
home. There's whole lot in knowing when
you buy Furniture, that you are getting it not
only at the lowest price, bu; ALSO that you
are getting goods THAT WILL STAND THE
TEST OF SERVICE. You may be sure of
such goods when you buy here. We guaran-
tee and stand back of every article we sell.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
Swift's Fertilizers

Mr.. u. j. Barnes. Of Kings Creek.
says: 81 used Swift's Fertilizer on my
wheat last fall. and got better results
from il than ever got from any other
fertilizer. will use Swift's again this
fall. ! can refer you also TO Mr..
Herbert Mason and other prominent
farmers in and around Snow Hill who
have used Swift's goods. For further
particulars address me. James s. Clogg.
Pocomoke City. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
We Invite You

to visit US during this opening whether you
wish 10 buy or not. We want to show you
how efficient our service is how extensive
our assortments aTe-how dependable our
qualities and how reasonable our prices. We
assure you of every comfort and convenience
while here. Meet your friends in the waiting
room, and when leaving you WI be presented
with
An Attractive And Pleasing Souvenir
to remember the occasion of our opening.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
Sweaters

Sweaters
In great variety. All sizes and shades
from SOC to $500. In the newest weave.
Silks
Every conceivable shade and design is on
display. Individual Dress Patterns. Plain
Silks, Silks for street wear and all the light
evening shades. Also a special lot Of
CHENEY DRAPERY SILKS.
UMBRELLAS
GINGHAMS- CHAMBREYS
OUTINGS
Hosiery
Some of the best values in this line ever
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Waists
DAINTY LINGERIE WAISTS all prices.
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PLAIN TAILORED WAISTS in white,
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BLACK SILK WAISTS.
PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS In all
numbers and sizes.
The new Pictorial Fashion Book. now on
sale, is a very necessary adjunct in the plan
ming of your autumn wardrobe. thorough
knowledge of the contents will insure you OF
the correctness of your new costumes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
SECOND FLOOR
Coat And Suit Department


THE NEW THREE-QUARTER LENGTH
COAT, NEW RAIN COAT FOR LADIES
AND MISSES, RAIN CAPES AND COATS
FOR CHILDREN, COATS OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION FOR LITTLE ONES extra
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Muslin Underwear
A splendid line of new muslin. cambria and
nainsook underwear all neatly made and at
tractively trimmed.
"LA VOGUE SUITS"
Good taste. refinement and modesty find
expression in these new LA Vogue" Suits
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find that the LA Vogue" label represents
the ultimate standard of styles, perfect fit and
faultless tailoring. Suppose you let US point
out the details which makes the garments so
popular with the we'll dressed woman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
White Goods

Madras, Persian Lawns, Batistes. Flaxons
Nainsook, Repps. Linens. Everything new.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28

Printed, Engraved
or Autographed nj
the MESSENGER
Office.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
FIRST FLOOR
Dress Goods

To fully appreciate the beautiful weaves
and wonderful variety of our dress goods you
must see them yourself. We can only men,
ton the fact that every new shade and popular
weave to be worn this season is represented.
Notions.
CENTEMRI GL0VES-Gloves That Wear.
Centemeri Gloves are not more expensive than
any good kid or suede glove but the exceptional
wearing qualities places them above all Others
less expertly made. Every woman will take
pride in wearing these gloves gloves that will
stand the test of constant use.
EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN EMBROlD-
ERlES AND LACES.
Special Agent for WARMERS CRUST
PROOF, CORSETS. Corsets that combine
Style, Durability and comfort. Prices range
from 81 to IS.
"REDFERN" models from So 80 TO $40 90.
These corscts are so skllfuly designed that
they are perfectfully comfortable sitting,
standing, walking or half reclining.
COME IN AND LET US FIT YOU.
Other models at soc and Toe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28

tn a t a
tits trip o. the aorejn ttoh eah
in the orewe wat yot 0 o c.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-09-28
THIRD FLOOR

We direct your attention to our new lines of
CARPETS. RUGS and GENERAL HOUSE
FURNISHINGS. You will be pleased with
the showing and delighted with the prices.
We are ready to present for your inspection
the new designs in
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-10-26

meath IL brook that carried the
overflow from the lake gurgled mo
notonously by. A thin, longlegged
man who was digging In patch OF
garden. stopped his work at sight OF
us and waited, leaning on his spade.
Jake Warner, isn't IT." Peace in
quired over the low fence OF split.
pine.
Yes, sir
Il am Inspector Addington Peace OF
the Criminal Investigation Depart
ment"
Warner said nothing, but | saw his
fingers clench upon his spade. as he
gave the detective stare for stare
"A fairly good breeding season for
the ducks. should imagine" con
tinued the little man. with benevo-
lent interest.
There was still no reply
Il understand the foxes are very
troublesome
Warner threw down HIS spade and
strobe up 20 where we stood His
eyes had In them the dumb agony or
wild thing I'm a trap.
Il am married man. sir" he said.
For my wife's sake take me away
quietly"
Il have not come TO arrest you.
Jake Warner said Peace. III you
are responsible for your masters
death. II was by sheer accident But
the question Is, are you responsible?"
No, sir, am not But can never
prove IT,"
Perhaps II would be best II you eH.
planned"
We remained where we we're. with
the fence between as. while he told
his story
III was on Monday afternoon, SIR"
said Jake Warner. addressing Adj
dington Peace OF the Criminal Investi-
cation Department OF Scotland Yard.
Il was crossing the public path that
runs near the other end OF the lake.
when ! fell in with middle-aged.
specialized gentleman. who was stroll
ing along with tin collecting case
on his back. such as botanists use.
We fell to talking, and one thing led
TO another. until. when turned on
down 10 the lake TO see after my
ducks. he came with me. lie never
meant no harm as I know Of but |
would give all I have never TO have
seen him"
what was he like?" asked the in.
sp-ctor
"A short fellow, with a brown full
beard and a slight stutter. Very
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-10-26

lookup We found loaded revolver
upon him. He refused to say who he
was or TO make any explanation.
and afterwards" asked Addlngton
Peace.
II searched the causeway as soon
as Il was light There was nothing to
be found But the evidence against
the prisoner seems clear enough, saw
ing the fact that the shotgun he used
has disappeared lie must have
thrown II into the water They will
drag the lake for II this afternoon.
We've got the real murderer all right.
don't you think. sir?"
did you search the island before
you left last night?"
mo. sir
Might not another man have been
concealed there"
The policeman did not reply, save by
coloring a deeper red and staring hard
at his boots.
We'll. well. no one can think OF
everything said Peace, with flick
er OF a smile Come and show me
where YOU found him"
The dark stain upon the slabs be
tween the nodding reeds was sign-post
sufficient. The little detective took
one look at the spot, and then stood
with his hands behind his back peer
ing about him.
Were the prisoners clothes wet?''
he asked quietly
NO, sir. quite dry"
And how deep Is the lake,"
From three TO six feet deep, or so
I've always heard
lis there boat on ~"
Jake keeps an OLD punt, believe
but the pleasure craft are under lock
and key in the boathouse They've
not been I'm the water for years. aud
would leak like sleeves"
THAT Is all Go up TO the house
and wait for me there. shall he
back In an hour or So"
The policeman saluied and retired
down the causeway his heavy boots
Gathering upon the stones.
Now we can get 90 work, MIR. Phil
lips" said the little man. chserfully
his eyes dancing with a pleasant ex'
pectatIon. while am making 1T
tie examination OF the causeway,
should be Obliged II you will walt for
me at the cottage on the island You'd
err"
The last thing I saw OF him was a
neat boot sticking out from the reeds
into which ne was c-awling on hands
and knees.
The cottage was an oldfashioned
cnc.storled huilding. The red tiles Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-10-26

its gabled roof had been deiicately
toned by age until they had sunk TO
color very restful 10 an artists eye.
Wooden shutters blocked the win
dows; its door OF stained aud worm
eaten oak was firmly secured. A path
led through struggling laurel bushes
from the door TO the lake. and walked
down TO II TO the lond cutlery OF the
nesting ducks that rose with mapping
wings about me and circled round TO
splash into the water at a safe dis
lance. by dilapldated wooden land
ing stage stopped TO light a cigs.
rette. AS / threw away the match
a ragged tear I'm the deep moss that
covered the planking caught my eye.
stopped 10 examine II. Under the
moss the wood itself was splintered
with a deep. fresh scarf studied
the rest OF the landing stage without
result. Neither the moss nor the ex-
posed patches OF woodwork showed
any similar signs The one fresh
scar--that was all
was still considering the problem
when Peace Joined me. He was in
high good humor. For time he
stared at the mark with HIS head on
one side like meditatiye sparrow,
and then, selling me by the arm. led
me back by the way we had come.
Picturesque. EN-" he said, pointing
to the old pavilion 1T catches your
artistic eye Perhaps you will have
time TO make sketch OF It this
afternoon"
Nonsense. said. irritably enough
who shot this poor fellow"
mo one"
"What-suicide"
Nothing SO simple. I'm afraid.
Now don't lose your temper. You
Will understand within the hour
Come along"
Where are we going?"
ITO visit our esteemed friend, Jake
Warner There is just chance he
may show temper. Shall We risk It..
Mr. Phillips. or shall we call the po-
liceman from the house yonder?"
told him quite briefly that would
see the policeman condemned first.
Warmers cottage was straw
matched, UNCOVERED little place,
built on the slope of the park Be
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-10-26
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'"I had no hand In IT, he shouted.
I swear 10 you IL was not me. was
TO meet him on the island He was
dead when came 10 him
'Dead-who Is dead? asked Jake,
very anxious.
"'Sir Andrew Cheyne, said the
man. with a shiver
II was that taken aback that n he
had made a run for II be might have
done so for all could have stopped
him. AS for Jake, he gave yelp and
disappeared down the causeway, like
rat into hole.
"'Sir Andrew Is in France | said.
for SO Mr. Roberts had told me not a
week before. You're crazy, man.
Shut your mouth. you fool'-those
were his very last words. sir tell
you Cheyne is dead. Go and look for
yourself
must trouble you TO come with
me. then said /, taking him by the
collar.
We walked down the causeway be.
tween the reeds. he in front and me
behind with my hand In his neck.
About halfway down we came upon
Jake. who was kneeling by the body,
which lay fiat on its back. had never
seen Sir Andrew and no more had
Jake, so We had TO take the strangers
word for H. When we found there
was no sign OF life left in him, sent
Jake 10 get assistance He came
back with Mr. Roberts and two OF the
men, who carried away the body up
10 the house, while ] arrested my
prisoner and walked him on to the