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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
LEGHORNS GREATEST LAYERS.
Result of the international contest
Which Was In Progress a Year at
Storrss Conn.

Storrs, CT, Nov. 1.-THE interna-
tionaI egg laying competition at the
Connecticut Agricultural college here
has been won by a pen of single comb
white Leghorns, owned by f. G.. Yost,
of Sayre, Pa, with a total of lOn eggs
This contest began November l, 1911,
and terminated Oct. 81, 1912. The plant
consists of so houses II feet by II feet,
divided into two pens, each pen being
6 by IL feet Each pen contains five
BIRDS or 500 birds in the whole contest
Hens in this contest were entered by
breeders from all parts of the United
States, England and Canada. Each pen
of five birds has yard 20 by 90 feet
covered with green grass. This is the
first international egg laying contest
ever held in this country.
The public will realize quickly the
value of this competition to household
economy upon remembering that the
entrance fee paid by each contestant
was only s25, and that its position as
an institution for the betterment of egg
production has been assured. Larger
profits naturally follow an increased egg
YIELD and this has been accomplished at
this competition From an egg yield OF
81 eggs laid during the first week to
2406, which was the record for the 2Sd
week, is considerable progress in the
right direction. This speaks we'll for the
care, feed, housing and other prevailing
conditions. Each pen was furnished with
an automatic feed hopper containing a
mixture of grains Besides this grain
mixture the birds had before them at
all times a pan of dry mash, grit oy-
ster shells. charcoal and ,clean, fresh
spring water. The litter in each house
was composed of oat straw, as also was
the nesting material.
Several vexing problems have been
solved during this competition. First,
tell all your Doubling Thomas" ac-
quaintances that some hens do lay two
eggs in one day, as has been proved by
trap nesting and leg banding Second
the poor, old, so eggs year hen is no
longer to be considered a necessary evil
but as an altogether unnecessary one
What's the use of hanging on to an 81
egg hen when over so of the contest
ants can boast Of having hens with
official records of 200 eggs or more pei
men per year? These records were kept
by those in charge of the competition al
the government experiment station
Another much discussed point among
poultrymen has been settled, for the
time being at least That is that the
Leghorn Is the greatest egg producer
among fowls. To prove this there is the
following list. which gives the scores Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
LOCAL OVERFLOW.

The entries for the Masonic pool and
billiard tournament will close Nov. 25 at
p. m. Playing will begin Dec. l. and
games not finished March l will be for
feted.
An interdenominatonal home mission
AIRY meeting will be held in the Congre-
gational chapel Thursday afternoon at
$3.50. A social hour will follow the meet
ing. The women of all the churches are
invited.
John Clune son of Thomas Clune of
Hudson street, was hurt. Monday. He
was climbing over a picket fence on
Harris place while on his way to the
Parochial school and fell, a picket badly
cutting his left hip. DR.. e. r. Lynch
took four stitches in closing the wound
Mrs. J. Harry Estey entertained a large
number of guests at an lat home yes
terday afternoon from to 6 o'clock. 1t
was one of the most pleasing affairs OF
its kind ever held in town and the house
was beautifully decorated with cut flow
ers. Music was rendered by an orches-
ira. Barr of Springfield was the caterer.
A meeting of the w. C. T. U. was held
in the home of Mrs. Henry Tucker Mon
day afternoon and the needs of the county
and state organizations were discussed.
Four dollars was raised toward the work
of the county organization. Mrs. C. Fl.
b. Seliger of Townshend, a new member
who came from Augusta, Me-, gave an
interesting talk on the work of the or
ganzation in Maine.
Among the Brattleboro people who are
planning to attend the Dartmouth Har-
ward football game in Cambridge to-
morrow are Mr., and Mrs. e. H. Crane
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Ryder, J. e.
Tasker l.. G. Tasker. Hiland Tasker,
MI.
and Joseph Estey, Frank B. Putnam,
Mr., and Mrs. C. G. Staples, Mrs. c, A.
Harris and Miss Evelyn Harris, Capt,
and Mrs. w. o. Cooley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
WEST BRATTLEB0R0
Eighty Years Old Monday.

N. ID. Mann of Wilmington, who is
visiting his brothers, w. ii. and f. II.
Mann. and his step daughter and her hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs, .. F. Howe of Elliot
street, observed his S0th birthday ami
versary happily Monday. Mrs. Howe en-
tertained at tea w. H. Mann of Pine
street, Mr. and Mrs. f. II. Mann of this
place, Mr.. and Mrs w. Il. Barber and
Miss Ethel Lawton of High street. The
birthday cake was inscribed with the in
itals IN D.. NJ and the dates 1892
1912" postcard shower and gifts were
enjoyed and the evening was spent So
cally.
Nathan ID. Mann was born in West
Dover Nov II. 1882, a son of w. II. and
Sophronia DEAN Mann. He lived in that
town until March, 1856, when he and his
cousin, George Mann, went to Minnesota
to take up government land. After WIS.,
iting in Ohio they went by boat from
Rock Island up the Mississippi to Hast
ings, MINI. At Dubuque they were join
ed by four Wilmington men, Israel
Haynes, Philander Parmelee, Luke Bar
nard and John W. Lawton, who con-
tinued the journey with them. They were
met and run into by a boat which stove
in the side of their boat and by its sink
ing the passengers were driven to the
hurricane deck and Mr. Mann came near
losing his trunk. After a few hours they
were transferred to another boat. From
Hastings they went by stage to North
field. MINI. Minnesota was then ter
ritory but 1t soon afterwards became a
state and Mr. Mann voted for its first
governor. Mortified was in its infancy.
There was an encampment of 600 Sioux
Indians in the town and no railroads in
the state west of the Mississippi
Mr.. Mann pre-empted the land, built a
house and in 1859 exchanged it for land
in Wilmington. i'm which town he has
since lived In 1861 he married Mrs. Eliza
Lawton, who died 20 years ago, leaving
one son, Frank b. Mann of Wilmington.
Mr. Mann has always been a great read
er and has a wonderful memory. He cast
his first vote for John C. Fremont and
has voted the Republican ticket at every
election since. He is much interested in
all modern enterprises and in education
He is still an active farmer, assisting in
all kinds of farm work with as much in
terest as young men manifest. His home
is with his son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15

that Psychologists and others were in
debted for these signs, and their devel-
opment was worked out on these lines.
Flatnose made a pot and put mark on
it to show thattit was his. In time be-
cause it was his mark, the sign stood
for Flatnose himself, and then the sign
became attached to a sound irrespective
of the thing itself. Gradually the wear
ing down went on until the sign stood,
not for a sound, but syllable, and then
for letter.
The signs. of course, were not an al
phabet; that did not arrive until per-
haps 1000 B. c., whereas signs were
found in early prehistoric Egypt, prob
ably 1000 B. c. Proofs of this COM
mon origin were plentiful, for the signs
spread by trade far north and south,
and appeared similarly in Runic Iberian
and Karian, and yet were unknown in
PhRnician.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15

The greatest pyramid is that Of
Cheops, of the Gizah group. 1t contains
SO, 100000 cubic feet of masonry, is 451
feet high, and the total weight of its
stone has been estimated as over $780,
900 tons.
The Chinese wall. now reported to be
in process of demolition, is the greatest
on earth. 1t was completed in 2N B. c..
as a protection against the Tartars. The
wall traverses a rough stretch of coun-
try, passing over mountains and valleys
and across rivers. 1t is 1900 miles long,
20 feet high, Is feet thick at the base
and Is feet at its top
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15

Home mission week will be observed in
the Congrega tional church in several
meetings next week
Miss Myrtle Washer is in Gardner,
Mass, for a weeks visit after which she
will visit her brother in Athol a week.
Charles Fisher is home from the Klon-
dixie to visit his family in Manchester,
~ ii. He called on people here this week
and said he would not return to Alaska
until April.
A concert will be given in the Baptist
church Nov. 80 under the auspices of the
Near and Farther Lights. The program
win consist Of readings and vocal and
instrumental music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Money Back
Remedy for
Dandruff
Falling Hair and Scalp Itch. Wilfred
F. Root is Authorized to
Guarantee It.

He will do more. II after using two
bottles OF PARTISAN Sage you don't
think 1t Is the finest and most delightful
hair tonic and dressing you ever used
money back. Can you beat that OFFER?
Young women who neglect their tenn
pies. grow old before their time. II your
hair Is thinning at the temples; II 1t 10
losing its natural color, fading or turning
gray, put your faith In PARTISAN Sage
and you won't be disappointed. Large
bottle 80 cents at Wilfred r. Roots and
dealers everywhere. Girl with Auburn
hair on every package.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
CATARRH
SUFFERERS
ASTONISHED
Booths HY0MEI, the Soothing, Healing Germ
Destroying Air Gives Instant Relief

II you already own a HYoMEI hard
rubber inhaler you can get a bottle of
HYOMEI for only soc. The complete
outfit, which includes inhaler, is $1.00.
and is sold by Wilfred F. Root on mon
ey back plan.
With every bottle of HYOME1 comes a
small booklet. This book tells how easy
and simple 1t is to kill Catarrh germs
and end Catarrh by just breathing into
the lungs over the Catarrh infected menu
brane the powerful yet pleasant antisep-
tic air Of Eucalyptus from the inland for
ests of Australia This book tells about
the HYOMEI vapor treatment for stub
born Catarrh, Group, heavy colds and
Sore Throat and other interesting facts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
ORIGIN OF ALPHABET.
Started With Signs Probably 1000 Years
Before Christian Era.


In a lecture at the Royal institute
Prof. Flinders Petrie has attacked the
long accepted theory that the origin OF
the alphabet is to be found in Phoe-
nicia, whence 1t came from Egyptian
hieroglyphics.
According to Professor Petrie the re-
searches of the last 20 years have
shown that signs were earlier than pic
lures and that 1t was the sign that sur
vived to become the alpha and beta Of
one civilization and the A B G Of an
other.
Just as the philologist had discovered
one entire system of language, so the
alphabetarian had discovered in the d.
versity Of alphabets an original pho
totype of all. In Professor Petrie's
words 1.-THE Phenicians are people OF
yesterday compared with those who
wrote the signs that are the origin Of all
alphabets."
1t was to pottery, said the professor,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Handsomely Patterned
Lunch Cloths
and Napkins

75c Lunch Cloths, 36x36,
Special SOC.
a inch Lunch Cloths, in
six patterns, extra heavy lin
en-. regular $1.00 quality, at
75c.
New Lunch Cloths, in fine
heavy linen, all good values.
Price CSC up to ST.. SO.
Hemstitched Lunch Nap
kins, at
$1.98 up to $2.98 per doz.
Tray Cloths, all pure linen,
double hemstitched.,
Special 25c.
Special Values in Pure
Linen Trays, at
39c, SOC, 75c, CSC.
Buffet Scarfs, in beautiful
Damask patterns, our regular
75c scarf. Sale Price sc.
Other Damask Scarfs, in a
large variety. at
75c, CSC up to $1.8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
The Universal Food
Chopper

is equipped with coarse, medium
and fine cutters, very simple,
nothing to get out of order, two
sizes, $1.20 and $1.3o.
are of the Landers make, and are
of superior quality, from 75c to
$500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
WEST BRATTLEB0R0
18TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

Mrs. Harriet A. Stone Given Pleasant Re-
ceptlon and Surprise at e. A. Knights
Yesterday Afternoon.
Mrs. Harriet A. Stone passed her SSth
birthday anniversary very happily yes
terday in the home of Mr.. and Mrs II.
\. Knight where she has been for some
time and where she expects to spend the
winter. Her granddaughter, Miss Maudie
l.. Stone of Brooklyn, planned n very
pleasant reception and surprise for her
in the afternoon from to 5 o'clock, when
many friends called to extend congratu-
ations and to tender their good wishes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Towels

Guest Towels, all pure linen
l9c value. Special 15c.
39c Guest Towels, special
fine quality. Price &c.
Other Exceptional Values,
in hemstitched, scalloped and
monogram towels, at
25c, 39c. SOC.
Csc Pure Linen Towels,
full size, in 10 patterns.
Special 25c.
Fine Huck and Damask
Towels, extra quality. at
39c, SOC, 75c.
Hand Embroidered Tow
els, very special at
SOC. 75c, CSC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Our Carving and Bird Sets

We are placing on sale tomor-
row Is French carving knives,
regular 75c grade, at the low
price of 39c. Do not fail to pur-
chase one of these knives as they
are extra good value at the regu-
lar price.
Self Basting bakers in Agate
and Russian Iron, all sizes, at
98c, $1.23, $1.75, $500.
Crockery, Wall Paper, Window
Shades, Kodaks and Supplies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Pattern Table
Cloths

Pattern Cloths, in round and
square designs, II inches
square, regular $500 value.
Special $3.50.
Fine Quality Cloths, in 20
beautiful patterns, II inch
and 2, 21a and 8 yards long.
$2.98 up to $6.98.
Napkins to Match,
$3.50 up to $4.98.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Thanksgiving Dinnerware

for your festival occasion in
Haverland, Austrian China, Eng
fish and American porcelain in %
different open stock patterns,
ranging from $500 to $4,000 for
112 piece set.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15

Highly Patterned Pure
Bleached u inch Irish
Damask, a quality that has
no immediate comparison,
and possesses all the qualities
of good SIPS Damask. E
patterns. Special at CSC.
Napkins to Match Above
Damask, at $2.98.
Silver Bleached Table Lin
ems, II inches wide, made
of fine, round thread linen,
and the most durable oamask
on the market, in two quail
ties. S patterns at CSC.
8 patterns at 79c.
Napkins to Match CSC
Damask, at $2.98.
u inch Bleached Damask,
good. heavy linen, regular
price Csc. Special 75c.
Three Special Lots in
Napkins, all pure linen and
20 per cent less than regular
prices, at CSC, $1.37, $1.98.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-15
Decorative Linens

patterns and prices. display of choicest of NADER
Irish embroidery and table pieces of Fet Cuny Antique
Renaissance aces.
Cluny Scarfs Doies and Centerpieces, very handsom
patterns. Price 25c up to $685.
Renaissance Scarfs and Centrepeces 15c up $685.
Renaissance Table Covers, $1.9S up $4.9e
Hand Drawn SCarfs and Squares, at SOC up So. g
Madeira and Fet Scarfs and Centerpeces beautiful variety
Price CSC up to $4.9s
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
HARBORS CONGRESS
SELECTS CAPITAL
Advisory Committee Reconsiders
Resolution to Hold Annual
Conference Elsewhere.

Representative Joseph e RansdeIl,
President of the National Rivers and
Harbors Congress, announced yesterday
that the advisory committee OF that or
gsnization, by a unanimous vote, had
concluded to rescind its former action
in favor Of holding the next convention
at some point other than Washington,
and that the convention will be held in
this city
Representative Ransdell stated that
when the officials began to consider the
details connected with the holding Of
the convention away from the National
Capital. difficulties presented themselves,
and the final decision to again hold the
meeting here was arrived at after the
most mature consideration by the full
COMMITTEES and without one dissenting
vote.
The main purpose Of the organization
Is 70 influence Congress in favor Of more
liberal appropriations and a more pro-
gressive and business-like policy, with
reference to the Improvement Of water
ways and harbors, and it was felt that
II would be impossible to secure the at
tendance Of any considerable number Of
Senators and Representatives at a con-
vention held anywhere, even in this city,
prior to the coming Presidential and
Congressional elections.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
DISTRICT COUNCIL
Is ORGANIZED
Local Branch of National Civic Fed
Grafton Effected at Meeting
Yesterday.

A District council Of the National Civic
Federation was organized yesterday aft
ernoon at the New willard Hotel The
formation OF the council is direct re-
suit OF the recent annual meeting Of the
federation In this city.
The object Of the council is to promote
good legislation and TO urge tho enact
ment Of uniform legislation. Many ma
tional and State problems are being con-
sidered by the federation. among which
are the employers liability legislation.
Henry B. F. Mcfarland was elected
chairman OF the council The follow
ing officers were also elected: Admiral
Arnold Hague. second vice chairman;
man: Charles P. NELL. United States
Commissioner Of Labor. fourth vice
chairman; wafer e. Clephane, secre-
tary. and George w. wnIte, president
of the Metropolitan National Bank.
treasurer.
The council will hold q meeting next
week. The chairman was directed by
the council yesterday to appoint q num-
Der OF committees Active work viii
soon be started by the organization
Among those who were present at the
meeting were Col. Archibald Hopkins.
henry Cleveland Perkins. Dr. Ralph
JENKINS. Charles Henry EsutIer, Fred
erick L. Siddons. MAI. Gen A W.
Greedy, Ricard B. watrous. Grant Ham
ilton. l. C. MeHugh, Charles z. Foster,
and John Dolth.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
PLANS FOR MOTHERS DAY.
Every One in District Urged to Wear
white Carnation.

Wntte Carnafton.
Final preparations for the observance
OF next Sunday as Mothers Day are be-
ing made under the direction Of Com
missioner Cuno H. Rudolph. who has
procured the cooperation Of many citi.
zens associations and other civic organ
izations. The clergy Of the city are also
lending their aid in the movement
Every one in the District Is expected
TO wear a white carnation or some other
white flower next Sunday in honor Of his
mother. The people of the city are also
requested to attend church as a tribute
to, the maternal parent. Those whose
mothers are living are expected to spend
the day with them II possible.
Some OF the suggestions offered to the
people OF Washington by those IN charge
of the movement are:
Live this day as your mother would
have you live IT,"
Don't try to be an earthly saint.
but Just the big boy or girl your mother
believes you to be"
If possible have your mothen and
father as your guests this Mothers Day
or go home and visit in a way which
viii make the day a pleasure to them.
II you cannot do this through letter,
message, or gift. stamp the day with
darkness"
II this is memorial day TO you, rev.
erence II as such in your own best way
lit is not for any one to tell you how.
Let every one. through cooperation
with the Mothers' Day International
Association. help to make the second
Sunday Of May 1919. a great home day
and = day Of family reunion"
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
SHOWS LARGE COLLECTIONS.
seaIer of WEIGHTS and Measures
Makes Monthly Report.

Collections by the Department of
Weights. Measures. and Markets during
March amounted to s2.1s5l. according
to the monthly report Of H. C. Haskell,
superintendent of the ONCE. which was
submitted to the Commissioners for ap-
proval yesterday afternoon.
The receipts from weights and meas
ures amounted to s607.61. The rents from
the farmers street markets amounted to
$215.5o. These farmers stands are located
at Ahe Eastern. Western, GEORGETOWN,
and Wholesale Producers markets.
The receipts from the renting OF stands
inside the Eastern, Western. and George
town markets, which are owned by the
government. amounted TO s1.isa50. The
proceeds from the sale OF the fish wharf
rights and privileges for one year, from
March last. amounted 70 soMsa
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07

risette, Miss Margaret Watt and Miss
Rose Mulvihill as pupil nurses were ac-
cepted. The Commissioners also accepted
the resignation of Mrs. Annie R. Benner
as cook
Miss Imogene Sullivan was appointed
pupil nurse. at q salary Of $40 per an
num- Miss Ann R. Adams was appointed
graduate nurse, at salary Of S425 per
annum. Miss Adams succeeds Miss L.
Hughes, who recently resigned.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
Hold Services for Late King.

London. May "a memorial service
for the late King Edward was held At
Windsor to-day. King George, Queen
Mary and Dowager Queen Alexandra
and other members Of the royal family
attended.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL.

Commissioners Approve Appoint-
ments in Asylum and Jail.
A number of changessin the personnel
of the Washington Asylum and jan
were ordered yesterday afternoon by the
Commissioners, upon the Recommendation
OF l. F. Zinkhan, superintendent OF the
institution.
The designations of Miss Mildred Nor
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07

A distinguished company greeted Mr..
Philip spooner at the Playhouse yesterday
afternoon, when he gave charming song
recital. Mr.. Spooner is a son OF former
Senator and Mrs. John c. Spooner, and
as a boy soprano. during the admins
trations when his father was In the Sen
ate, he sang many times at the White
House and other fashionable homes.
where his voice was greatly admired.
He is now a delightful tenor singer and
delighted his audience with his pro-
gramme. He was assisted by the New
York String Trio. which was enthusi-
astically received. Among those who
heard liz were Mrs. Wiekersham. wife
OF the Attorney General; Mrs. James
Mcmillan, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Marshall
Field, Mrs. wetmore, Mrs. Murray
Crane, Mrs. Preston Gibson, Mrs Hunt
Slater. Mrs. Hugh Wallace, Mrs WILL
lam Barret Ridgely. Mrs. James Pin
chot, Mrs. John R. Mclean. Mrs John
B. Henderson. Mrs. Stephen B. Ellxins,
and Mrs. Gordon Cumming. Mrs. John
c. spooner. mother OF the soloist, was
also one Of the interested listeners.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-07
BAND CONCERT TO-DAY.

By F1fteenth Cavalry Band. oeorEs Bitt-
rich. assistant Leader. at Fort Myg, Va.
at pm. Programme:
March. New Engiand's Finest. CLARKE
Overture. "orphsus'. .oHsnbach
Baytoos solo. ''Rocked IN the Cradle q
the. Deep" .Rollinsun
CSerEt. Kfmel
Waltz. Dreams Of ChiIdhood'' ..wAldtsunA
Medlsy. 'Remieks Hits No r. tnswl
.............................. Lamps
Intsrmezzo. ''Russe". Franhs
Selection. "old Dutch".
Finale, city swsIls'' .Nsilson