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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
John Brann of st. Adams Loses
Life in Accident near North
Duxbury.
BRAKEMAN NILES INJURED
Freight Caught Up with One
Losing Time-Escaping Steam
Kept Engineer from
Seeing Ahead.

Montpelier. Jan. 2s.--Conductor John
Brann of st. Adams was killed in a
rear-end collision between freights
shout mile north of North Duxbury
about 1:35 this morning. Brakeman
Calvin p. Niles suffered broken leg
and other injuries. The van and two
fiat cars in the head train were de-
molished and Conductor Brann was in
stantly killed while riding in the van.
Failure to protect the rear end of the
leading train is given as the cause.
The official statement covering the
wreck. as given out by Chief Despatch
err Dooley of the road, follows:
About 1885 a. m. extra 401 south,
Conductor Brann and EnEinter Bron-
son. while travelling at low rate Of
speed about mile north of North
Duxbury station was overtaken by ex-
ira 4l6, south. Conductor Holland and
Engineer Gushing. The van and two
fiat cars extra 4o1 were demolished.
Conductor Brann was Instantly killed
and Brakeman c. Il. Niles suffered a
broken leg and other injuries. The ac-
cident is said to have been due to
failure to provide proper tagging sig
nails. The main line was clear at 9:15
n. m"
The leading train was losing time
probably to the intense cold, and should
have kept clear of the following train
into the yard at Waterbury. For some
unknown reason Conductor Braun either
did not realize he was losing time OF
miscalculated his Roadway over the fol
lowing train. 1t is said that under the
regulations he should have dropped
fusees. which would indicate to the fol
lowing train the time between the two
trains.
Owing to escaping steam from his en-
gine. Engineer Gushing did not see tn,
red tail lights on the leading train unit
too late to apply the brakes
This accident arose from the sam,
cause and resulted in the same loss
of life as that at Randolph at abou
20 a m. on the morning of January 70
when train 81 was overtaken by train 8
bans was killed in the van and severa
cars wrecked and burned
BRANN'S BODY TAKEN HOME.
st. Adams. Jan. 26.-Conductor job,
Branns remains were brought here OF
the go p. m. train to-day and taken t.
Ills home on Ferris street. He leaves
wife. who was absent in Boston, and
mother, who lives in Richmond. Mr.
Brann was about 10 years old and ha,
,een with the Central for % years II
vas an efficient and capable railroad maj
md had been in charge Of a train 70
about 20 years.
Brakeman Calvin e. Niles of Pear
street was accompanied here by DR., Dol
}. Grout of Waterbury, He was brough
,y special train, arriving at 9:45 o'clocl
md taken at once to the st. Adams hos
pital. where he was operated upon AM
his Injuries dressed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
TARIFF REVISION
FIGHT IS BEGUN
Five Hours of Strong Debate in
the House between Demo.
Gratis and Republicans.

Washington, Jan. G.-The tariff revision
fight opened in the House to-day, when
consideration Of the metal tariff bill was
taken UP as the first of the measures
which the democratic leaders will attempt
TO force through Congress. Attacked by
the republican side as a departure from
democratic pledges. and as likely to be
destructive to American labor and indus
try, the bill went through five hours Of
stormy debate. which will be resumed to-
morrow
Replying to charges that the demo-
Gratis had abandoned the farmer" by not
putting agricultural machinery on the
free list. Chairman Underwood OF the
ways and means committee retorted that
It was not a part Of the metal schedule
Of the tariff
I'VE have put in here every item that
relates to the metal schedule said MI
Underwood. 1T has been charged that
this bill will let cheap Chinese pig iron
In In large quantities on the Pacific coast
The gentleman who makes such charges
ought to know that the matter OF freight
rates alone is enough to keep foreign iron
and steel out of the Mississippi valley and
all of that great territory where the
American producer has a natural monop-
oily
THE iron and steel industry does
not need any protection. We have
put these rates just IS low as we can
and still secure fair amount OF rev.
enue for the support of the govern
ment. We are. not attempting to pro-
tect the profits OF the steel manurac-
turers, any more than we would try
to protect the profits of the banker
the baker or the grocer"
TAUNTS BY MIR. DALZELL.
Representative Dalzell. republican,
of Pennsylvania. representing the re-
publican minority on the ways and
means committee, demanded Of the
democrats why they lad not first in
PRODUCED the wool revision bill, The
metal schedule. he said. "was cut to
the bone" in the Payne Aldrich law Of
| 1903, while the democrats had declar-
ed that the wool tariff was the most
unreasonable Of all In the tarifr code
| of the country.
Are you afraid to encounter the
antagonism OF the peerless leader" he
demanded. "or Is II not n fact that the
magnificent report of the tariff board
las convicted you OF insincerity?"
Mr.. Dalzell paid his compliments to an.
other democratic leader, Governor Wood
row Wilson. He quoted an article OF
Governor Wilson's which credited the ma.
jority members Of the ways and means
committee Of the House with power tc
control the making Of all tariff bills and
the determination OF what amendments. Il
any. would be permitted In consideration
OF the bill.
THAT was written by the then prssi'
dent of Princeton University" he said
That ia what he thought at the time HI
wrote II. What he thinks about II now.
don't know, since the gentleman In thu
meantime has become distinguished al
the most expert lightning change artis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
WOMAN STUCK TO
HER BED IS YEARS
Arose When Husband Died from
Appendicitis but Found She
Couldn't Walk.

Rochester N. Y. Jan. 26.-Jay Corsea
died the other day in the Park avenue
hospital here, after a surgical operation
for appendicitis. Sixteen years ago his
wife took to her bed and vowed she
would never leave it until her husband
stopped drinking.
More determined even than most WON.
en-. Mrs. Corser kept her oath, her neigh
bors say. For l6 years her world has
been clrcumscribed by the walls of her
bedroom
After her husbands death the neigh
bors say, too, Mrs Corser arose. But she
could not walk. The muscles OF her legs
are atrophied wasted, long disuse has al
most paralyzed them. But there is great
hope for her massage. electricity grad
ually increasing exercises Will doubtless
restore to her the use OF her neither limbs.
Everybody who knew him says Corser
was not a hard drinker, but even at his
wife's earnest prayer, he refused to alb
stain from liquor. AS proof that he tip
pied mildly his friends cite the fact that
he lived l6 years after his wife's remark
able practical protest and died then. not
of c,rrhosis OF the liver or of Brights dis
ease but of appendicitis complicated by
surgical operation.
The Corsers live at Macedon, village
% miles from Nice. No one there re-
members, if he ever knew, of any strong
er impulse than her hatred OF liquor that
may have driven Mrs. Corser to her bed
She is now perhaps 50 years Old and in
good health, although her face is bleach
ed by the prison pallor." She eats three
meals a day and with appetite. Her only
occupation and amusement is to sew.
sew, sew.
Mrs, Corsers four daughters have
grown into womanhood since their
mother undertook her recumbent hari-
kari. Whatever impulse drove her TO it,
the daughters seem TO sympathze with
it and her. They have been the house
mother has limited her existence to a
mattress and several thousand cubic
inches of atmosphere one OF the daugh-
tiers has married Mrs. Corser did not
turn her nightgown into a wedding
dress she did not go to the wedding.
Nothing In the life of her family nor
that of her neghbors nor Of all Marce-
don has interested her sufficiently to get
her out of bed
There have been reports, as Is but ma
tural in such remarkable case that
Mrs. Corser has taken outdoor exercise
after nishtfall, but this Is Indignantly
denied by both her family and neigh
bors. While they do not care to talk
much about It, they are unanimous In
the belief that she has stuck to her
VOW
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
who ever by his antics contributed to the
joy of a political vaudeville"

who ever by his antics contributed to the
Joy of q political vaudeville"
A crowded House listened for two hours
10 the opening speech by Representative
Palmer, democrat, of Pennsylvania. who
explained the bill on behalf Of the ma
jority members of the ways and means
committee.
PLANTS WOULD LEAVE U. S.
Mr.. Palmer said the measure would
stimulate competition. by permitting
slight increase in imports Of metal prod
ucts and would thereby somewhat lower
prices. He denied 1t would have any eff
feet on wages, or upon established indus
tries in the United "tates.
Representative Hill of Connecticut de-
clared that the placing Of typewrlters,
linotype machines. cash registers and
other patented articles on the free list, as
proposed in the bill. would result In the
removal of American plants to foreign
soil where the goods could be made
cheaper. while the patents would pre-
vent any reduction in the selling price IN
the American market. Representative
Palmer insisted such would not be the
outcome.
The debate was limited to speeches for
the bill by Representatives Palmer Bart
lett of Georgia and Underwood, ana
speeches against 1t by Representatives
Dalzell, Crumpacker Of Indiana and Aus
tin OF Tennessee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
RICHESON Is EXPELLED
FROM BAPTIST CHURCH

Cambridge, Mass. Jan .6,-The Rev,
Clarence " r. Richeson. who is under
sentence OF death for the murder of his
former sweetheart. Avis hnnell. "A young
musical student. was expelled tonight
from the Baptist Church. At the regular
monthly meeting OF the Emmanuel Bap-
fist Church OF this city of which Richie
son was pastor at the time Of his arrest,
a motion for his expulsion was unani-
rnously carried by voice vote.
After his arrest Richeson resigned as
pastor OF Immanuei Church although
there was strong opposition on the part
OF some Of bis supporters to the move,
and he had to urge his resignation twice
before II was accepted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE TO
PAY PROFESSORS MORE

New York. Jan. 2G,-President John
NJ. Thomas of Middlebury College
brought good news to the New York
alumni at their 4lst annual reunion din
ner tonight in the announcement of the
completion OF the 100000 general educn-
ton fund and the erection of the new
100000 Mccullough gymnasium. He told
them that at meeting of the trustees
to-day 1t was voted to purchase 60 acres
adjoining the college for an athletic
field and 1t was also voted to increase
the salaries Of the professors at Mid
dlebury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

Charles Durham. Lovington, ILL.,. has
succeeded In finding positive cure for
bed wetting. MY little boy wet the bed
every night clear through on the floor.
Sried several kinds Of kindney meol-
cine and | was in the drug store looking
for something different to help him when
heard of Foley Kidney Pills. After he
had taken them two days we could see
n change and when he had taken two
thirds of n bottle he was cured That
Is about six weeks ago and he has not
wet In bed since. ], w O'Sullvan "a
Church 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
NOT BUSY.

Kind Lady-And what does your father
do?
Urchin-Ain't got no father-only a step
father
father do?
Urchin-He amt done nothin' since
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
iowa WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pains,
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness,
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Ottumwa, Iowa. -"For years I was
almost q constant sufferer from female

trouble In ell its
dreadful form 8;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
h eadach e, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
d lie pre ssion, and
everything that was
horrid. l tried many
doctors in different
parts of the United
States, but Lydia E.
Pinkham'a VeCoto.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

Sillicus-To what do you attribute the
fact that so many marriages are fall
ures?
Cynicus--I think it's because those who
don't marry too young wait TIL they
are too old.--Philadspha Record,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
COLEY's HONEY AND TAR COM.
POUND

is a reliable family medicine. Give It tc
your children. and take 1t yourself when
YOU feel cold coming on. 1t checks
and cures coughs and colds and crour
and prevents bronchitis and pneumonia
j. W. O'Sullivan. "a Church g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

Mr.. Taft had just heard Of Mr. Roose-
velt's nomination.
WED better take out a few extra
golf sticks this afternoon" he said. II
may break couple."--St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
SHELDON COOLEST SPOT.
Temperature ~ Degrees below Zero
Other Town RecOrds.

st. Adams, Jan. 28-That it was some
cold In Franklin county was shown by
reliable reports from various towns to-
day, Sheldon creek holding the record at
43 below zero. with Rchford AZ. swanton
&c. Enosburg Falls GU. S. government
record IS, Fairfield and Fairfax 80, High.
gate 90. st. Adams hill 81. The lowest
city report was % below
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01

few lines Of type--and the wanted
and needed thing Is secured In exchange
sey the uDoful-but-not-used thing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-02-01
If THE DABY IS CUTTING TEETH

be sure and use that old and we'll tried
remedy. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup, for children teething. 1t soothes
the child. soflens the gums. allays Ill
pain. cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty Ave
cNnta y hottie
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
Shephedow Jefferson County, West Virginia Thursday February 1912
Enemies of the Rat.

"Various authorities working for our
government have reported as minimum
estimation that the rat causes an annual loss
in this country of about $4,000, 600, .
is the startling statement of w. F. Coop
erin Technical World Magazine. Surely
those who read this timely article will
agree that there is one animal, at least,
which ought to be exterminated.
Let those who are waging war on the
cat as a possible disease breeder turn
their attention to the rat, which is ten
thousand times more dangerous to our
health as well as direct enemy to our
wealth. Says Mr.. Cooper:
"Of natural enemies OF the rat, the
best known terriers, and the common al
ley cat-too often a d;sturber of slum-
bers-deServeS the highest comnenda-
ton. The better this use Of the often
deSpised cat is understood, the sooner
will efforts be made to conserve him, in
stead OF efforts being made through legal
measures for his destruction. Persons
also seeking new and profitable fields OF
endeavor could not do better than take
to the breeding of the Fox, Scotch and
Irish terriers, for as soon as the value OF
these animals is learned, no one who has
the best interests of the community al
heart would think Of owning 4ny other
dog. If people will have dogs, here is
a suggestion for the best and most use
iul kind to have. They are worth their
keep. The flying Cat, as some French
man has named the owl, is one CT the
chief destroyers of the rat in the rural
districts, but too often the farmer has
put forth the utmost effort in tryingt to ex-
terminate this useful creature. From
money point alone, he is far more an as
set than liability"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
IL Was Too Old.

When the late Rear Admiral Robley
D. Evans, Fighting Bob," returned 10
Washington after the battle OF Santiago
the State of Iowa voted him a sword in
commemoration Of the fact that during
the battle he had been the commanding
officer of the battleShlp Iowa.
The sword was forwarded to Washing
ton and the Iowa delegation in Congress
called at the home OF the then captain to
make the presentation.
After the ceremony a COLLATION. was
served, includinga salad and icecream.
Captain Evans then invited the members
of the party to his private "den" to par
take OF something trifle stronger than
lemonade. He apologized for having
run out of his favorite brand of whiskey,
but said he had some that he had pur-
chased in the city.
al also have some brandy" he said,
(which is very good. have had il 70
years."
Representative Hull, OF Iowa, was the
first TO make known his choice. "lll
take some OF the whiSkey," he said.
whats the matter with the brandy"
demanded Captain Evans.
al don't know, Bob," said Hull, "but
there must be something wrong about it
or you wouldn't have kept it 20 years"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
The Possibilities of Life.

Some one has compared our LIE to a
pyramid, the base oi which has been laid
for us by the Author Of our being, while
the height and stability OF the structure
have been left to ourselves to complete.
That which we cannot alter is the basis,
which nature, or rather which God has
fixed. The time and conditions OF our
birth, the strength and weakness OF our
frame, the years allotted to us TO live
these are unalterable conditions that cir-
cumscribe for us the possibilities OF life,
and limit the aspirations OF ambition.
Withhin these limits we can achieve what
we can by Divine help in the way oil
building, for this world or the next, for
time or eternity.
Those who aspire to eminence or honor
or leadership of men in this life only,
who would leave great and illustriouS
names or deeds behind them in the
worlds pages or tabletS-the heroes OF
war, politics, or literature-may succeed
or fail, according TO aheir gifts, means,
and opportunities. Yet only a few Of
them can hope to attain to the front rank
OF greatness. The race is not always to
the swift nor the battle to the strong.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
Talk To Your Horse.

Talk TO your horse and teach him to
obey your voice as well as the relns, IS
the sensible advice offered 10 drivers by
Spirit OF the West. This may prove val
uable il, as sometimes happens, the lines
break or come unbuckled. Besides, the
horse likes the sociability otit. he easily
learns a dozen or more words, but be
careful to use them only for exactly what
you mean. For instance, whoa" means
TO stop at once and stand perfectly still ;
"get up" to go straight ahead and at once;
back" TO step backward easy" or
STEADY" to slow up. These words the
horse readily learns and takes kindly to.
"Walk" mean to change az once to
walk; and "all right" spoken in calm,
reassuring tone, means, don't be AFRAID.
that won't hun you" and II IS wonder
full to see what a calming effect II has.
Speak firmly. but not sharply to the
horses, for they are nervous creatures.
Taking 10 your horse will make him more
intelligent and more friendly.
Atleast common deeency IS due horse.
His home should be clean.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
The Art of self-Defense.

"Have you ever studied the art OF
self-defense2" said young fellow to a
man of magnificent physique and noble
bearing.
The elder man looked at his question
er with quiet smile, and then answered
thoughlfully:
"YeS, have studied and practiced
it."
"Ahp' said the other eagerly. Whose
system did you adoptp"
"Solomon's," was the reply.
"Solomon's What is the special
point Of his system OF training2"
Briefly this" replied the other: "a
soft answer turneth away wrath.
For the moment the young man felt an
inclination 10 laugh, and looked at his
friend anxiously TO see whether he was
serious. But glance at the accomplish
ed athlete was enough and soon very
different set of feelings came over the
youth as his muscular companion added,
with quiet emphasis:
"TIy H."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
The Best Proof.
shepherdstown Citizens Connot Doubt

Doan's Kidney Pills were used-they
cured.
The story was told 10 Shepherdstown
residents.
Time has strengthened the evidence.
Has proven the cure permanent.
The testimony is from this locality.
The proof convincing.
w. II. Anderson, carpenter, 9OS e.
Congress ST., Charles Town, w. Va,
saws: "For year | suffered almost
constantly from pains through the small
of NV back and hips. At times my con-
dition was so bad that ! could hardly turn
in bed and when first arose in the morn
ing, felt lame and sore. Doan's Kidney
Pills were so highly advertised and strong
" recommended that made up my mind
TO try them. procured a supply and IN
a short time they relieved the pain in
nv back, together with the other symp-
toms OF my trouble"
The above statement was given on De-
cember p, 1902, and when Mr.. Anderson
was interviewed on February ~, lgU9, ne
said: 'T am glad to make the fact known
that the cure Doan's Kidney Pills effected
in my case has been permanent. | nave
taken this remedy on several occasions
since then, finding that it keeps my KID
news i'm good working order"
For sale by all dealers. Price 5O cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New YORK
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's, ana TAKE
no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-08
TIRED RUNDOWN PEOPLE
A North Carolina Man Suggests
Remedy

Greensboro, N. C.-"For a long
time / was so run down and debili-
tated that I could hardly drag around.
My appetite was poor and | could not
sleep nights. l had tried different So
called tonics without benefit. / was
advised to try your cod liver and
iron tonic. Vinol, and I am so glad
did, for it gave me hearty appetite,
I soon commenced to sleep soundly,
and / feel strong, well and more ac-
tive than have for years. Every run
down or debilitated person should
Just give Vinol a trial" X. Allsbrook.
What Vinol did for Mr.. Allsbrook
Il will do for every weak, rundown or
debilitated person In this vicinity. To
show our faith we will furnish tho
medicine free IL II does not do as we
claim. Come In and get bottle on
these terms.
Owens s Miller, Druggists,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.