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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
SECOND CHOICE.

Jane, take the poodle out for an a ing
 "The dust is very bad, mum" Then, take the bahy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
TELEPHONES Hell tprivnte exchange connecting ni departmcnts). No. 49CO.

Fat paunches have but lean pates; and
 dainty bits Make rich the ribs, but bank'rout quite the wits. -IOve's Labor Lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
AS A REWARD,

I've never been to Kokomo,
 Still, in It's way a noted town. Who lives for long in Kokomo
 Deserves to wear a martyrs crown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
R.t.,, rurn,ture Dealer.

The Retail Furniture Dealers asso- citation of Birmingham to which all the prominent furniture merchants of this city belong. is considered model Of its kind W. R. Rawson, the president, and Mrs. Leake, the secretary. have worked hard to increase the assocla- tion'sf efficiency, and they were natur- ally much pleased when the follow ing letter was received from New York:
 "The retail furniture dealers or Greater New York held preliminary meeting last week for the purpose Of forming a local association and as am a member of the committee wnich is impowered to draft constitution and bylaws, I will consider 1t a per sonal favor if you will send me copy of the bylaws and constitution under which your association works.
 Thanking you for your early at- tention to this matter, I am, yours very truly, II. B. COofGH'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
REALLY QUITE COMMON.

There are no bald-headed angels" Evidently you are not familiar with the theatrical business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
MORE TO THE PURP

Does Gtgly drink like a fsh?"
 No He drinks like a man who wants what he wants when he wants it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
MEANT TO TERRIFy

MEANT TO TERRIFY. The man who holds train up May not be very strong, But those who've watched him operate Declare his guns are long.
 A RARITY
 A Taft
 Man who
 Does not
 Feel blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

Seven is one of the lucky numbers of antiquity composed of two good numbers, four and three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

c E. Morgan and W. 6. Wharton are the only authorized travelling represen- tatives of The Age-Heralo in i;s clIou- lation department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

No communica ton will be published without It's authors name. heJecteo manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purposs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
SEPTEMBER JINGLE.

Surely autumns in the air
 Cooler breezes blow, Summer time, we must declare,
 Gave a splendid show, Still, change is, now and then,
 Welcome to us all; Bound to think of Christmas when
 Leaves begin to fall Soon a ruddy, blazing fire
 Grateful warmth will bring. Though they'll cease, that woodland choir. Wont to. gayly sing, We shan't miss their voices much
 Theirs and sylvan streams: Safe we'll be from winters clutch,
 Where the hearthstone gleams. On the window-pan Jack Frost
 Pictures fair will trace, Naked boughs on blizzards tossed,
 Where the wild winds race, Make their moan and all the hills
 Battle 'gainst the storm, While sweet contentment fills
 Sheltered wights, and warml
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
THE NUMERAL 2

From the New York Telegram.
 Notice that Governor Wilson has gained seven pounds since his nomination at Baltimore, and now weighs IT pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
HOW MANY.

How many men in life we meet,
 Forsooth, day after day, Who every time they talk contrive To give themselves away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11
GREAT THOUGHT DrsTR

St. Louis man says he finds it very difficult to keep his mind on his work. The baseball season is on the wane now. Our next guess is skirt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-11

BaHInIOTt,
 Now. by St. Paul. The work goes bravely on.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
MOST CUT UP MAN.
Death Of Michael T. Durkin, Operated
on More than 20 Times-Ipjured In
Brattleboro and Marlboro.

Michael T. Durkin, 35, a railroad en-
gineer, who died in Pittsfield, Mass,
Monday, had submitted to more than 20
surgical operations since 1897, had been
in the hospitals of three states 55
months, had been the subject of two
surgical clynics, and had been examined
by 100 surgeons and attended by 400
nurses. Durkin was first injured in
Brattleboro Nov. Z, 1897, while at work
on the Central Vermont railroad. He
was standing on the foot board of a To-
comotive when it collided with a freight
car. Durkin was thrown off and his
right side was crushed. Two ribs were
broken and others splintered. He was
first operated upon in this town Later
he was the subject of operations in Lud-
low, Burlington and Boston. In the
spring of 1908, while working in Harry
Hamiltons sugar orchard in Marlboro, a
tree fell upon him, injuring his right
side. Shortly after this accident DIR.
Lynch Of this town operated upon the
young man. He was operated on in
North Adams, Pttsfield and Albany and
in 1909 was getting fairly strong when
he was injured in a livery stable In
which he was working in Hinsdale,
Mass. This injury necessitated more
visits to the hospitals. Durkin sup
ported himself the past winter by sell
ing papers In Pittsfield and three weeks
ago became so weak that he was taken
to the House OF Mercy hospital, where
his death took place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
State Board Of Education Wanted.

A conference of about so educators
was held in Hotel Vermont, Burlington,
Friday night, when a report was made
by a committee appointed at an informal
meeting of schoolmen of the state March
to consider the educational needs of
the state. Principal e. B. Smith OF
the Brattleboro high school was chair
man of the committee. 1t was decided
to send a copy of the recommendations
to every schoolman of the state and, II
a majority OF them approved, to under
take to have them enacted into law in
the coming session of the legislature.
The committee recommends that a
state board of education of nine mem
bers be appointed by the governor, at
least three of whom shall be engaged
professionally in educational work in the
state; that the board have administra-
tion Of all educational matters of the
state, appoint a superintendent OF edu-
cation and approve the expenditures of
all state educational funds; that the
state increase the salaries Of profession
ally trained teachers employed In towns
expending a minimum per cent of the
grand list for school purposes; that a
part Of the income OF the permanent
school fund be expended for model rural
schools in towns which are least able to
provide adequate facilities; that the
board provide for the inspection and
classification of high schools; that the
state equalize normal school privileges
by paying the mileage of the students;
that the state establish minimum wage
for teachers; that the state further en-
courage vocational and industrial educa-
tion: that the state provide a system OF
pensions for teachers that the standard
OF certification of elementary teachers be
raised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
FOUR CLUB LEAGUE.
Northampton viii Play Against Former
Twin State League Teams-Pittsfed
and Benninaton Not Wanted.

Twin State League Teams-Pittsfield
and Bennington Not Wanted.
1t is expected that a meeting of the
Twin State league officials will be held
Saturday evening in South Vernon; that
Keene, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro and
Northampton will be represented; that
these four clubs will comprise the league,
and that the name Of the organization
will be changed to the Tri-State league.
The Northampton enthusiasts have been
raising money this week. There will be
no difficulty in getting $1,000 with
which to start the ball rolling in the
meadow city
The Springfield papers have given the
impression this week that Bennington
and Pittsfield will be admitted to the
league. The railroad connections with
these places are not good, and the
scheme Is not looked upon favorably in
Brattleboro, Keene or Bellows Falls. For
practical purposes 1t would be easier to
have towns in Connecticut in the league
than Pittsfeld and Bennington. A
four club league will provide good sport
this year and next year it may be poss-
ible to secure clubs in Greenfield or Tur-
ners Falls, or both. What is wanted is
a compact league, and not one that will
be ruined by travelling expenses
1t is reported that Tom Dowd of Hol-
gregation and that Tommy Guiheen
the well-known professional of this
town, will be Northampton's manager
but this report has not been authenti-
Gated.
1t is understood that the Brattleboro
directors are making good progress to-
ward securing team, and that an early
announcement in regard to the players
engaged will be given to the public.
Ready coach for Lehigh university in
Pennsylvania, formerly coach at Dart
mouth. and formerly manager OF the
Worcester club, has been engaged as
manager player by Bellows Falls.
Pop" Edgar was dropped from the
Springfield club last week and Mcleod
was released by New Britain.
E. l.. Breckenridge manager of the
Islanders last year. may manage an in
dependent team in Manchester, Conn,
this season, after completing his work
as coach at the naval academy at An
napolis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
SHOWED CANCELLED CHECKS.
ed Charges of ex-Mayor Burke In Po-
liticaI Address in BrattIeboro.

Without verbal pyrotechnics and in a
matter of-fact way Thomas II. Browne
of Rutland, Vermont member of the ma
tional Democratic committee, answered
the charges preferred against him by
James II. Burke of Burlington three
weeks ago and convinced the fair-sized
audience of Democrats who went to
Grange hall Wednesday evening that he
has vindicated himself. John ]. Eckels,
sr., introduced Mr.. Browne. The speak,
er said he had no apologies to make for
the way he had carried out his duties
as a member of the national committee.
He affirmed that not once had he done
a dishonest thing as charged by his po-
litical opponents.
Mr.. Browne read part of the circular
letter sent out several weeks ago which
said he had accounted for only SIS Of
a $1,000 contribution from the national
Democratic committee in 1908. He ex-
planned how after many trials he OBJ
tanned the money from Chairman Mack
and how he deposited it in the Clement
national bank of Rutland. He paid po-
litical workers in the state by check
and later the cancelled checks were lost
in the Clement bank because of changes
being made there. Then he showed the
checks, amid applause and asked that
a committee be appointed to examine
them. 1t had been asserted by James
II. Burke, ex-mayor of Burlington, that
Mr.. Browne could not show these can
celled checks. Mr.. Browne finished his
talk, which lasted about one hour, with
an appeal to the members of the party
to work for their political faith.
After the meeting Mr.. Browne held an
impromptu reception in the Brooks
House lobby and the checks which were
shown at the meeting were on exhibi-
tion to all who cared to see them. They
were cancelled in 1908.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
800 ON RAILROAD JOB
Steam Shovel Began Grading for
Roadbed Yesterday
Local interest Centres In Town Meeting
May 3-Locstlon Of Bridge. Across
Connecticut River Uncertain.

Connecticut River Uncertain.
With 300 men and a number of teams
at work on the site of the proposed
Boston Maine railroad from South
Vernon to Brattleboro by way of Hins-
dale the scene of operations near the
latter town gives the impression of de-
cided activity. Laborers have been ar
riving every day the past week, and il
is the intention of Engineer Robert Ell
bridge, who has charge of the work, to
increase the number to 500 within a
short time. Many carloads of equip
ment have reached the scene Of opera
tons, and it is being utilized as rapidly
as possible. Two of the five steam
shovels which will be used in excavating
are on the scene, and much other heavy
machinery
While there has been more or less
hand shoveling all the time the engi-
neers consider that the starting of "a
steam shovel marks the actual beginning
of the excavation for the railroad bed.
One steam shovel was in operation for
time yesterday so the beginning of
work on the railroad bed may be said
to have started then. The shovel was
not used for filling cars, however but
Mr.. Eldridge expects that some cars will
be filled today The work thus far has
been of preliminary nature, and much
more of that kind of work will have to
be done before all of the shovels, can
be used. This preliminary work includes
the laying of about three miles of tempo
rary track for the use of the apparatus.
A story of the operations the past week
is told in detail in the Hinsdale cor
respondence in this paper.
In Brattleboro interest has centred in
the discussion of the town meeting next
Friday night, May 3, and of the desired
appropriation of 100000 toward the abo-
lition of the grade crossing, the laying
out Of a new Vernon street, the erection
of a union passenger station and the
widening of the railroad yard, also the
desired appropriation of s15,500 for the
Brattleboro House property. In connec-
tion with these plans every voter should
read the communica tions of the select
men and railroad committee on another
page in this paper.
All of the land actually necessary for
the proposed improvements has been ac-
quired, but some additional pieces Of
| land west of Vernon street are wanted
by the Central Vermont road. Further
negotiations relative to damages to e.
Crosby G. Cos grain elevator and ware
! house have been in progress, but final
| terms have not been made. The ques-
tion of just where the railroad bridge
across the river will be located also has
not been decided. 1t may cross farther
south than at first contemplated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
TAFT'S BIG LEAD.

The managers of President Taft's
campaign in Washington announce that
the President has 410 delegates to date
who are either instructed or pledged to
vote for him. He has a lead of nearly
200 over. Roosevelt and needs but 129
more delegates to be assured of the
nomination Roosevelt swept Nebra ska
in the primaries this week Taft added
eight delegates as a result of primaries
Tuesday, eight from New Hampshire,
two from the First Michigan district,
and on wednesday he secured 10 dele
gates from Rhode Island. Senator
Cummns, the 'favorte son" candidate
in Iowa, failed to carry his home state,
Taft getting 16 of the states delegates
and Cummins 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
OUR PUBLIC. BUILDING
Senate Passes Bill Appropriating
$Il5, 1000
Measure Now Goes to House for Con.
sideraton-Pans for Post Office and
Court House.

measure NOW Goes 10 r1ouse TOT Oon-
sideraton-Plans for Post Office and
Court House.
Interest in tie proposed federal build
ing for ~ it, 0oro has been renewed
by the arnoJ cement that the Senate
on TUESDAY passed without amendment
the special bill appropriating an addi-
tiona 1000 for the building.
This bill was introduced April 8 by
Senator Dillingham; and was reported
favorably Saturday from the committee
on public buildings and grounds. The
text of the bill is as follows:
A BILL
To increase the limit of cost for
the erection and completion of
the United States post office
and courthouse building on a site
already acquired and possessed
at Brattleboro, Vermont
Be it enacted by the Senate
and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That the
Secretary of the Treasury be,
and is hereby, authorized and
directed to have erected q suit
able building for the use and ac-
commodation of the United
States post Office and courthouse
upon the site heretofore acquired
and now possessed by the United
States government at the corner
of Main and Grove streets, in
the town of Brattleboro county
of Windham, and state of Ver-
mont, the cost of said building,
including fireproof vaults, heat
ing and ventilating system, Of
flee equipment, and approaches,
complete, not to exceed the sum
of nna httrd nd
sand dollars.
This bill will now go to the House,
where it is hoped favorable action upon
it will be taken in the present session
of Congress.
When Col Hasxins was a member of
Congress he introduced and secured the
passage of a bill appropriating $4,000
for the erection of a government build
ing in this town. From the appropria :
ton provided in the original bill $3.50
was spent in securing site for the pro-
posed building, the houses on Main
street occupied by DR.. c. S. Pratt and
C. II. Thompson being bought through
the treasury department and decided tC
the government. After purchasing the
site only $65,000 was left available for
expenditure on the building.
Since plans We're originally started for
the erection of building Brattleborc
mas Deen designated as place Tor holu-
ing sessions of the federal court. 1t has
therefore become necessary to change
the plans to accommodate both posta
and court business in the town.
The bill just passed by the Senate
adds $50, 900 to the money already avail
| able, or in other words it makes the to-
tai appropriation for the building alone
$4,000, which would be ample to pro
I vide for a very handsome structure will
| quarters for the constantly increasing
business of the post office, and a cour
| house in which the sessions of the fed
eral court could be held.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

Brattleboro April %, 1912.
Editor of The Phoenix,
Dear Sir
In your issue of last week you kindly
mention my connection with the settle
ment of the railroad controversy but
greatly exaggerate my services in pro-
curing the adjustment AS the history
of the controversy and the negotiati tions
which have resulted in the very satis-
factory conclusion is finally written, it is
not fair that any one of the sew
eral gentlemen who have been active
in bringing it about should have undue
credit. After the legislature adjourned
and when it seemed hopeless to expect
any favorable outcome, the railroad COM
mittee, Messrs. Robbins, Holden and
Moran, took hold of the matter vigor-
ously, and it was their initiative which
enlisted the services of the rest of us
who have done what We could. Judge
Tyler has generously given most valu-
able service all the way through and
his powerful influence has counted for
very much. Colonel HaskIns, too, stepped
in to give a lift at just the time We
needed it most and by a conference
with the Governor and in other ways
has done a good deal for which he is
entitled to credit. The selectmen, par
ticularly the late chairman, John Gal
vim stood by in every way and Mr.. Gal
vim was most Jealous in his service.
Each member of the committee has
spent a lot of time and effort and it can
truly be said that for the favorable out
come credit is due not to any one man
more than another but to all together,
as no one of us could have accomplished
much except that all worked together
as we did.
So please let it be finally said that no
more credit is due me than to the
others and that to each of the others
the thanks of this community are due
for the very faithful and efficient SER
vice they have done,
Very truly yours.
CLARKE c. Fits
JVau man win ragistar kiolx ~ they
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

Gbe Oermumt 4b@nis.
TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1912.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
New Yorker Won Boston Marathon Race.

Michael ]. Ryan of the Irish Amer
lean Athletic club of New York won the
Boston Marathon race Friday his time
being hours, 21 minutes and IS LIS sec
onds. He broke by p 2-5 seconds the
record established by Clarence DeMar,
the winner last year. A. Sockalexis. a
Penobscot Indian from Oldtown, Maine,
was second, and F. j. Madden was third.
Sockalexis and Madden ran under the
colors of the North Dorchester Athletic
club of Boston. John j, Gallagher, a
freshman in Yale university, ran 20
miles at worlds record. but then suf-
fered with cramps and did not finish.
The three winners in this race and Gal
lagher will be chosen to run In the
Olympic Marathon race in Sweden next
summer DeMar, a former University
OF Vermont student, will also go to
Sweden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

A pet dog that belonged to King Ed
ward OF England has entered new
sphere of usefulness. He has been made
an official collector for the Kings Hos
pital fund In London. He wears attached
to his collar a little tin box with an In
scription, and wherever he goes he re-
ceives a shower OF coins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

Some men are too lazy even to indulge
In guesswork.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
Epr Sale.

FOR SALE-Two good Connecticut river
farms. GEORGE X. STEBBINS, Yer
non, VT l6-u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE - Thoroughbred Chester
White pigs at TOWN FARM, Brattle-
boro VT 16-17
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Three desirable lots on
Clark Ave. and four lots on Maple St.
For information inquire of II. l.. EN-
erSOn. l4-t1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Northern grown provender,
price right. H. II. CHAMBERLAIN, West
Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Antique sofa and four
chairs, cheap. MRS. G. l.. MARTIN,
Oak Grove Ave. 17-lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Timber lot, about SO acres
timber and pasture. Inquire Of w. A.
SHUMWAY & Co. 3O-t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

We desire to thank our many friends
for the manifestations Of goodwill and
our golden wedding celebration
Mr.. and Mrs George w. Fuller
Brattleboro. April 25.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-A brand new rubber tired
Stanhope. Been run less than 200
miles. Will sell at bargain. L. q.
HOLDEN. l5-t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26
Many q house of care is

turned into a care free household by
the purchase of AN Annuity. Send for
rates, stating sex and date OF birth.
Life Insurance Co., Montpelier
VT (MutuaD.
n. {. TAYLOR & SON,
Insurance. Crosby Block. 6ratv..ooro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Brick bla cksmith shop, slate
roof, plenty yard room. Address j.
Care The Phoenix Office. 26-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALE-Attractive country home
main road to Westminster West. Two
story house, 10 rooms; large barn, to-
bacco barn, woodshed wagon house.
shop and three henhouses. Running
water to- house and barn. Four acres
tillage land, 10 of pasturage r. f. D.
route to door Some fruit trees. Build
ings In excellent condition. land very
productive, and suitable for tobacco
growing. Enquire of MRS. JENNIE T.
PERRY on premises. II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SALES. C. White Leghorn eggs
$10O setting $500 for so, $500 for 100.
so per cent fertility guaranteed MRS.
A. J. BROOKS, Hinsdale. 1878
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-04-26

FOR SAIE-R. C. Rhode Island Red
f. l.. KNOWLTON, "a Central st.