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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-15
MELISSA HAD REVENGE
SHE WAS scoLDED FOR BEING
ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING.
Auetere Professor When Absent Mind
Cd Wore Wrong Hat and Tele-
pi,oned From the Police Sta
ton for Her Help.


mo. Melissa" the professor rose
with elaboration. Il cannot but feel
that my duty to you. my. wife, con-
strains me to forbid the repetition Of
such vulgar happening II you can
not indulge In automobiling without In
curing the contamination incident to
arrest for overspeeding. shall reluct-
antly be compelled to dispose Of the
car.
He drew himself up imposingly. and
left the room with Arm tread; but
In the hall mis- agitation showed itself.
tor he captured and placed on his head
the nrst hat which came to hand. It
happened to be jaunty toque Of soft
felt that Melissa had carelessly left on
the hall table.
Before the professor had gone ten
steps. however, his domestic tribula-
tions had left his mind. and he was
deep In the consideration of difficult
problem. Therefore he did not notice
the curious glances and amused stares
that began to follow linn. AS he prog
ressed further and further he &C
Quired q following Of street boys and
newsies, whose jeers and boots be-
came louder as their number aug
mented. Finally his mind, distracted
by the noise without, broke from the
obstrusities Of its problem, and he
turned to confront external conditions.
The teers died away and he faced
his followers-then broke out louder
than before. AS the professor began to
expOstulate with his tormentors, q
crowd gathered, bringing with 1t q
biue-clad policeman, who speedily
made his way to the center Of the
gathering. The professor turned to
him with relief, and began to explain
the situation In somewhat intricate
English.
The policeman smiled genially.
Drunk again. said he You come
with me. It'll be ten days or SO for
disturbin' the peace"
He took a Arm grip on the PROBES
sor's arm just above the elbow. and
marched him Oh, protesting.
Meanwhile Melissa, her lord and pro
tector departed, had seated herself in
an easy chair to read the morning pa
yer. After awhile she tossed 1t aside.
He can be just horrid when he wants
to-" she complained. Then q smile
crept over her face, "and. besides. he
forgot that It's my auto, not his" she
chuckled. -
The telephone BEN rang, and she
took up the receiver "WeIl?"
A meek and duavering voice came
over the wire. .1s-ah-is this Me-
lissa?"
1T is."
T-er-EI." then with an agonized
rush: please hurry down in the car
and bail me out! I'm in the-ah-po-
lice station!"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-15
COTTON PLANT

Cotton Plant, March 12.-Cotton
Plant was visited early Tuesday morn
ing by a hail storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. BarcO took din
ner and spent the afternoon with MT
and Mrs j. A Brooks Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Veal and child
rem spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs
VIII Seckinger at Martel.
Miss Alta Beck went to Ocala Fri
day afternoon and went 10 her home
at Berlin Saturday, returning 10 Cot
ton Plant Sunday afternoon, accom-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-15
ATTACK of DEATH

8 ago two doctors told me
two years to live" This
sement was made by Still
falachite. Col. They told
lie with consumption. 1t
then to try the best lung
I began to use DR.. Kings
VI It was well | did. Tor
orking and believe l owe
5 great throat and lung
cheated the grave OF an
It's folly to suffer with
" other throat and lung
Take the cure that's
50 cents and 81. Trial
ydGngs q Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-15
The Reminder.

Frederick Townsend Martin. apro-
of the extravagances OF the idle
b, said at dinner In New York: :
It IL bad enough for the rich. who
afford 1t. to be extravagant. but
t Of the extravagance Of the mere
rell to do. who cant? !.
low many "a poor, struggling bro
or lawyer or promoter slaves him
into nervous prostration In order
ratify the extravagant tastes of
ifei
heard OF a case In point yester-
The wife of an overworked pro-
said at breakfast:
I'll you post this letter for me.
It's to the furrier counter
1g my order for that $500 sable
mine stole. You'll be sure to
ber?'
tired eyes Of the harassed.
promoter lit up with JOY. He
, skipping rope that lay with
Of dolls and toys in corner.
ng to his wife, he said:
,, tie my right hand to my
30 won't forget"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-15

) the excitement at that
ossing? Some automobile
not; the crowds too big for
> professional pugilist must
,ed into the saloon at that
| they're waiting for him to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
League Games To Date.

The Bennington baseball team haI
played the following league games
since the season opened in May.
MAY 30-At North Adams. Ben
nington s, North Adams z.
May 30-At Bennington, Benning
ton 4, North Adams 6.
+June lat North Adams, Ben
nington 9, North Adams 4.
*June AT Bennington, Benning
ton 3, Pittsfield 8.
June Sat Pittsfeld, Bennington
6, Pittsfield z.
'June AT Bennington, Ben
ton 6. North Adams 8.
*June 11-At Bennington, Ben
ton 5, Pittsfield o.
"June 13-At North Adams, Ben
nington 6, North Adams 4.
'June 19-At Pittsfield, Bennington
Z, Pittsfeld 6.
June 24-At Pittsield, Bennington
/, Pittsfield 2.
June 26-At Bennington. Benning
ton 4, Pittsfleld 8.
June 27-At North Adams. Ben
nington 4, North Adams z.
'Jme 29-At Bennington, Benning
nington S, North Adams /.
'June 30-At Bennington, Benning
ton 6, North Adams 5.
July 2-At Pittsfeld, Bennington
3. Pittsfield 8.
July 6-At Pittsfield, Bennington
4. Pittsfield 3.
July TAT Bennington, Benning
IL. Pittsfeld z. =.
July Bloomington 2, North AID.
ans A..
'July 17-At Pittsheld, Bennington
G, Pittsfield 8.
July 20-At Bennington, Benning-
ton IL, North Adams 6.
July 24-At Bennington, Benning-
ton /. Pittsfield 4.
'July 27-At Bennington, Benning-
ton 4, Pittsfield 3.
= July 2S-At Bennington, Benning-
ton 2, North Adams /.
July 30-At Pittsfeld, Remington
3, Pittsfield 4.
Aug. 2-At Bennington. Benning-
ton 3, North Adams 2.
Aug. S-At Pittsneld, Bennington
4. Pittsfield 6.
Aug. AT Bennington, Benning-
ton 2, Pittsfeld 4.
Aug. Sat North Adams, Ben
nington 5. North Adams /.
Aug. 11-At Bennington, Benning-
ton /. North Adams o.
Aug. 13-At Pittsfield, Benning-
3. Pittsfield s.
Aug. 16-At Bennington. Benning
ton 4, North Adams 3.
Aug. 17-At Bennington, Benning-
ton l6, Pittsfield 6.
Aug 20-At Bennington, Benning-
ton 10, North Adams z.
Aug. 22-At North Adams, Ben
nington 5. North Adams 3.
Aug. 25-At Bennington, Benning
ton Z. North Adams 3.
'Games won.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27

Stubs and Governor Johnson and
Senator Beverage are in. the front
rank of the speakers imported into
the state, They are endeavoring to
arouse resentment by charging that
the taxes are too high, that the rate
of interest on borrowed money is too
high, that the taxes of railroads
should be increased and that banks
should be required to pay taxes on
their deposits. AS a matter of fact
the banks are required to pay taxes
on heir deposits at the rate or seven
mills on the dollar, the railroads are
taxed two and one-half per cent on
their gross earnings and the receipts
from corporations are sufficient to
cover the whole cost of administer
ing the state government, so that the
people are required to pay only the
local taxes at rates entirely within
the control of each municipality.
These rates are not oppressive. The
people are being urged to demand
that the railroads and other public
service corporations shall bear the
cost of all highway improvements and
the support of local governments.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
OUR EARLY RAILROADS.
Rules That Used to Be In Force Half ,
Century AGO.

A curious relic OF railroad operation
some fifty years ago In Tennessee and
Georgia Is exhibited In the following
extracts from the rules then in force:
Each engineman viii keep watch,
which must he regulated by the time of
his conductor at the commencement of
each trip and will always have in his
possession the current schedule book.
Should any stock be killed which
may be likely to endanger the safety
Of the next train passing, the engine
man will stop his train until track is
cleared.
As a general rule. when trains meet
between stations the train nearest the
turnout will run back. Any dispute
as TO which train has to retire Is To he
determined at once by the conductors
without any interference on the part
OF the enginemen. This rule Is re-
quired TO be varied in favor Of heaviest
loaded engine or the worst grades. IL
they meet near the center. in case Of
backing. a man must be placed on the
lookout. so that any danger to the rear
most part Of the train may be seen and
the engineman at once receive notice.
The backing must be done cautiously
Railroad Mans Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
RoosevELLT's ITINERARY.
Will Speak In Twelve Vermont Towns
And Cities This Week.

Montpelier, Aug. &c. H. Thomp
son in charge of the progressive head
quarters here, has announced the
following itinerary for Colonel Roose
velt's speaking trip through the state
this week
Thursday, August Bloomington
speaks at $50, leaves at 1890; Rut
land, speaks at 200, leaves at 800;
Middlebury, speaks at 4.30, leaves al
5.S6; Burlington, arrives at $40,
speaks in the evening.
Friday. August 30-St Adams
speaks at 1890, leaves at 11.30; Nor.
risville, speaks at 200, leaves at 800;
Barton, speaks at 500, leaves at 800;
st. Johnsbury, sspeaks at $50.
Saturday, August S1-Barre. speaks
at 915. leaves at 1915; Randolph,
speaks at 1900 m, leaves lis train /;
Bellows Falls, speaks at 4.30, leaves
at $50; Brattleboro, speaks at Island
Park at 500. leaves on the night ex-
press.
With the exception of the trip from
Middlebury to Burlington on Thurs
day and from Randolph to Bellows
Falls on Saturday, the entire trip will
be by automobile. There will be three
automobiles in the line, and about IL
people in the party.
The Rev. Frazer Metzger of Ran
dolph, the progressive candidate for
governor, will accompany the colonel
throughout the trip.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
SPINNING EGGS.
Relation Of Fluid Friction to the So.
Iidity Of the Earth.

RsIstIon Of Fluid Friction to the So.
Iidity Of the Earth.
An, interesting experiment exhibits
the phenomenon of tluid friction Take
two eggs. one raw. the other hard
boiled. and suspend them by wires
from an electric light fixture or other
support. their long axes being vertical.
Then IL they be gently turned around
once or twice II is found that while
the boiled egg continues to revolve the
raw one comes Immediately to rest.
This difference is due to the fact
that the boiled egg is a solid body. the
whole egg turning. while the raw egg
II q 1uid contained In a shell, the shell
alone being turned by the twisting of
the wire and the fluid remaining sta
tionary.
The investigator who devised this
and the following experiments EN-
ployed II as one of the proofs that the
earth Is solid body and not thin
crust Of rock surrounding a 1uid or
'pasty nucleus In that case he
held. the observed swinging and sway.
ing motions Of the earth's axis IN pro-
cession and mutation would be impos-
sible.
The same phenomenon is shown In
the following experiment. though In a
directly opposite way: II two eggs
be spun rapidly on their sides on a
mirror or other perfectly smooth sur
face the experimenter by gently plac-
ing his hand upon the boiled egg as
Il spins stops Its movement perma-
nently. But n the same experiment be
made with the raw egg Il will immedi
ately begin TO spin again when the
hand Is removed Indeed. Il fs extraor
binary how long one can hold his hand
upon the raw egg without destroy
ing Its motion. The reason Of this Is
apparent The fuid within the shell
continues to revolve. although the shell
itself Is stationary. while In the other
case the whole egg Is stopped
IL one attempt to spin the eggs on
the mirror. after the manner Of a top.
he win end that the boiled egg will
spin for a considerable time. but that
the other viii fall almost Immediately
on It's side. II has been observed that
this experiment furnishes q solution
Of Columbus problem-how to make
an egg stand on end First boil the
egg hard and then spin ft-Harpers
Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
TURN ON LIGHT ON
VICE RESORTS IN
NEW YORK
Aristocratic Property Owners
May Be Exposed
G "A MILLING HOUSE RAID
Police Visit Resort Where Rosenthai
Murder Is Alleged to Have Been
Planned.

New York, Aug 27.-The gambling
house on Forty-second street, New
York, formerly run by Bridge" Web
Der. where the Rosenthal murder is
believed to have been planned, was
raided last night by Police Inspector
Cornelius j. Hayes, recently reduced
to the rank of captain by Commits
sioner Waldo. Although Weber con.
fessed accomplice in the murder, is
in Jail. the place has been running
for some weeks by an incorporated
poker club" by some of Bridges
friends, it is said After two OF
Dryers men had entered the plae-
a day or two ago and found a poker
game in progress, warrants were Sc
cured and last night the new inspect
or went over the heads of the police
captain of the precinct and led the
raid himself as Kirk Brown, a clerk,
was arrested and many decks of
cards, poker chips and card tables
were confiscated..
Police Commissioner Waldo prom
ised last night to make public today
list of the names of the owners
and agents of buildings rented for
gambling purposes or houses of i'll
repute, which he has had prepared
for the use of the district attorney
in the John Doe proceedings before
Justice Con to expose police corrup-
ton. This list, according to informa-
ton obtained at police headquarters
yesterday, contains the names of
men high in social and financial cir
Giles OF the city.
That the district attorney would
use the list for the purpose of pros
ecution after the ownership of the
illegally-used property had been es-
tablished by testimony before Justice
Con was made known yesterday by a
representative of the district attor-
ney. While it is expected that the
excuse of the owners will be that
they were not aware of the use to
which heir property was being put,
the state expects to undermine this
plea by demanding an explanation of
the unusually high rents which they
charged for the properties. Commits
sioner Waldo's statistics show, il is
said, that rents charged are in cases
80 per cent higher than for property
used for other purposes in the same
block
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
sEIDEL TOMORROW EVENING.
Former Mayor Of Milwaukee to Speak
In Benninqton.

The Hon. Emil Seidel, former may
or of Milwaukee, now the Socialist
party candidate for vice president,
will speak in Bennington tomorrow
night on Putnam House Square, and
doubtless will attract big audience.
Whatever may be thought of Soci-
alism, 1t must be admitted that the
local Socialists have brought a re-
markable group of speakers to Ben
nington during the present campaign.
Among them there has been none
greater than Mr.. Seidel, who, in adj
dition to being recognized by expert
authorities on municipal administra-
ton everywhere as a competent ad-
ministrator. is an orator of repute.
said to be even superior to Eugene
V. Debs as campaigner.
American born of German parents,
Mr.. Seidel is of humble parentage.
a man of the people. He stepped from
the work bench to the mayoral Office.
AS a young man following his trade
as a wood carver, Mr.. Seidel went to
Germany and spent some years there,
studying municipal problems. Re-
turning to his native state, Wiscon-
ism, he took an active part in the la
Dor movement and speedily gained an
enviable reputation as a wise and
practical leader of his fellow working
men. Although he was not reelected
to Office as mayor, his defeat was only
brought on by a combination of the
other political parties, and even then
he secured about 5000 more votes
than he received when elected. Dur
ing his term of office municipal ex-
perts from all parts of the world Wis
tied Milwaukee to study his admin
istration. Ex-President Eliot OF Har-
ward declared that under Seidel Mil
waukee attained the highest degree
OF efficiency ever attained in and
American city.
IL should be noted that Mr. Seidel
will speak regardless of weather con-
ditions. Should the weather forbid an
outdoor meeting he will speak in
Apollo Hall
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
THE MENACE OF RABIES.
Shut UP Your Dog Whom These symp'
toms Begin to Show.

The first striking symptom in a rabid
dog Is almost invariably decided
change in its disposition. 1t either be-
comes more cross irritable and sulky
or shows unusual friendliness and
wants to be continually petted. OBJ
viously In the latter state 1t Is a most
dangerous menace to its owner, who
easily may be infected through a
scratch on the hand or by bite dur
ing unusual playfulness. In either case
the dog soon becomes extremely rest
less. lying down. then almost immedi-
ately getting up to run around nerv-
ously for II few seconds and again ly-
ing down. This rotation ii keeps up
without interruption for some time.
The dog Is easily startled, growls and
owner or keeper who knows its dispo-
sition will easily discern this change
and by simply shutting up the dog Sc
curely for observation will obviate all
further danger.
The pasteur treatment has been
proved beyond peradventure to be a
specific prophylactic against rabies. 1t
will prevent. the development of the
disease II administered properly and
II used in time. The report Of the
Pasteur institute of Paris (Annales de
pInstitut Pasteur) states that during
the past ten years 1880 persons have
been treated. of whom only twenty
one have died from all causes, NOR
tally of % per cent. The record in
this country is almost as goodwill
ter Peet in Harper's Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
eEvERIDeE AT MANCHESTER.
Ex-senator From Indiana Scores the
Old Parties,

Manchester, Aug. 27.-Former Sen
ator Albert j. Beverage held an au-
dience of about 300 spell-bound for
over an hour yesterday afternoon at
the fair grounds while he explained
the boss-ridden condition of our po-
litical system and pointed out the
one road TO remedy the situation. By
reference in considerable detail to
the relation existing between the
bosses of both the Democratic and
Republican parties to the beef trust,
the tobacco trust, the Standard Oil
company and the Lorimer case he
endeavored to show that nothing could
be expected from either of the two
old parties and that they call today to
young men and old was like that
which called Lincoln, Sumner and
others to bring the Republican party
into existence. After paying a glow,
ing tribute to former President Grow
er Cleveland he stated that Mr.. VIII
son had not the qualities which would
control the bosses. His reference to
President Taft was very brief to the
effect that a review of the men who
wereacting as his advisors and &C.
tually managing his campaign showed
hi INTO be tied firmly to the bosses
In Theodore Roosevelt he hailed the
coming president who could WELD the
big stick of public opinion in such a
manner as to regulate business in
terests revise the tariff properly and
provide suitable laws relative to child
labor working mems compensation
and suitable wages for working wo-
men
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
RALLY HELD BY THE
PROGRESS|VES
LAST EVENING
Frederick GIazier Of Hudson,
Mass, Spoke On Issues
AT NORTH BENNINGTON
Alleged Theft of Republican conven
ton Discussed in Detail BY All
Speakers OF Evening.

The rally of the National Progress
sive party was held last evening at
o'clock at North Bennington at the
Postoffice Square. w. |. Coburn OF
North Bennington presided. The first
speaker of the evening was Frank b
Pope of Bennington, who described
the Progressive convention at Chica.
go, to which he was a delegate. Mr..
Pope stated that both the Democratic
and the Republican party have failed
to keep their promises.
The second speaker was Mardeh
Nichols of Bennington, who described
the process through which Roosevelt
lost the convention. Mr.. Nichols al
legged that the necessary delegates to
nominate Roosevelt would have been
seated had the convention been an
honest one. Mr.. Nichols address
though extemporary, was an eloquent
one and concluded in a burst of APP
plause.
The principal speaker Frederick
Glazier of Hudson, Mass, was a del
egate the "so-called Republican con-
vention" at Chicago. He described
in detail the alleged theft of delegates
from several large states, Mr.. Glazier
explained the proposition contained
in the Progressive platform. His
speech was well received and he was
frequently interrupted by applause.
He concluded with a warning that
Roosevelt would pass through North
Bennington Thursday morning on his
way to Bennington and that all
should be present to see him.
About 200 attended the rally. Mu-
sic was furnished by the North Ben
nington Band
Mr.. Glazier will make the same
address tonight at Pownal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
TWO FIRES BEFORE
BREAKFAST THIS
MORNING
Shaw Residence and Townsend
Tenement Destroyed
TOTAL LOSS NEARLY sl4OO
Both Fires of Mysterious Origin.
One Started At $50, the other
At 7 O'clock.

Bennington was the scene of two
-fires before breakfast this morning.
A tenement in the rear Of the Charles
II. Townsend residence on South
Branch street burned at $50 and the
residence of Frank Shaw on Con-
gress street took fire shortly after z
o'clock
The Townsend tenement was occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Sayres.
Mr.. Sayres is employed at the Brad
ford mill and works there nights.
Mrs. Sayres is employed during the
day and spends the night with her
two children at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Parker Of Adams street. 1t
is her custom to return in the morn
ing to her own home to prepare her
husbands breakfast. She returned
this morning as usual ana found the
rear door open. Entering she found
the interior of the first floor in
flames.
The alarm was sounded Immediate
ly and the Eagle Hose and Bradford
Hook and Ladder company responded
at once.
The fire had gained such Roadway,
however, that though it was almost
Immediately extinguished the house
is total loss a part of which is Gov
cred by insurance. The loss to Mr..
Townsend is about 500.
The Shaw fire started about the
chimney shortly after z o'clock break
ing through the roof. The inmates of
the house were not aware of the fire
which was discovered by neighbors
who sounded the alarm. The Putnam
and Stark Hose companies and the
Bradford Hook and Ladder company
responded to the alarm. The fire
was extinguished within the half
hour. The loss is nearly equal to
the Townsend fire as the entire roof
is destroyed and the household equip
ment ruined by water. The house is
owned by Mr.. Shaw. A portion Of the
loss is covered by insurance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-27
Berkshire League Standing.
SERVED IN A COLD PIE.
Sir Jeffrey HudsOn's introduction &c
Queen Henrietta.

Perhaps the most remarkable dwarf
on record was Sir Jeffrey Hudson. the
little fellow whom Scott introduces In
'Peveri OF the Peak" He was born
i'm Rutlandshire, England. in 1919.
When eight years Of age he was pre-
scented by the Duke OF Buckingham to
Queen Henrietta in a cold pie. He aft
erwapi became attached TO the court OF
Charles I. At one OF the court masks
the kings porter, a man OF gigantic
size. who used to torment the little
dwarf. pulled from one pocket a loaf OF
bread aud from the other jeffrey, much
60 the surprise and amusement Of the
company present. Jeffrey was at this
time only eighteen inches In height.
He remained at this stature until he
was thirty years Of age. after which
curious exception TO the laws OF growth
took place. since Jeffrey rapidly grew
to be three feet nine inches in height.
whereas most men do not grow a quar-
ter Of an inch after the age OF thirty.
This dwarf had an enormous head and
very large hands and feet: otherwise
bis proportions were symmetrical and
his face was considered handsome.