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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

struck a reef Sunday 90 mile, wes, .,
kiska island In the Aleutian prorn h.s
been abandoned according to cahIo
despatch received to-day from Seward
Alaska. The steamship Mariposa non
AT seward. picked UP a wireless mes.
sage TO this effect The Tahoma,s
crew probably has been taken OFF Nv
the Japanese liner Tacoma Maru
Richmond Va Sept. 22.-Incomplete re
turns from Virginia's election to-day on
statewide prohibition indicate that the
prohibitionists have carried the State b,.
a majority of more than 10000. Richmond
gave 1872 for prohibition and SOL AGAINST
scattering returns from all the counties
show heavy dry ma3orities.
New York. Sept 22.-Mayor Mitchell
"eicomed the 700 members of the Al
iahtic deeper waterways association
"hich opened its seventh annual con-
Vehtlon here to-day. The first session
was held in hotel overlooking Central
iark' out tomorrow and for the rest
Oh the week the association will hold
IT'S meetings on steamships which will
take them up the Hudson river as far
as Albany
''Hls'on sept U-Presdent Wilson
returned tonight from his trip to Prince.
I'LL ~ - 10 vote in the primaries there
ne PRESIDENT tomorrow will receive a
u.'esauon OF Colorado coal operators
VINO will tell him their opinion Of thu
tentative basis for the settlement Of ths
strike already accepted by the miner.
me operators We're reported tonight %
De ready to accept the main provision.
OF the plan.
"ash'hgton' Sept 2.-Prompt passage
oy the Senate to-day of substitute
measure providing s9o,OoO0o0 to he ex.
pended by the army engineers on existing
projects finally ended the long filihuster
against the river and harbor appropria-
ZION bill which originally carried s25 ooo-
VA. The bill now goes to the House
where IT Is expected to precipitate an.
nA''sr HA~ana.,s. A~A<
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24

Mchiiiop was on the staud unio. cross
examination by Elmer John ,oa. ono Of
the attorneys for the cont ,stants, when
the court took the usua! days en-, re.
cess
Most Of the cross-examinati ., .oers
to be directed toward AT. attcmn, 20
bring out alleged pecrl!aritles Of Mr.
Houghton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
RECORD CROWD
At OPENING OF
THE VALLEY FAIR

Brattleboro, Sept 2o.-The largest frs
days attendance at a Valley fair s,nc
1911 and the largest grandstand sale O
seats since 1909 marked the openlne dav n
the annual fair here to-day with midsum
mer heat. The racing was the best eve
seen on an opening day aud the 2:@ stalk
race In particular was exciting. Docto
G.. had to be drawn after an accident 1,
the fourth heat in which he cut nearly of
tendon in his foreleg. The horse wa
sold this morning by c. II. Rowe to Sam
uel Hastings of Boston. He will proba
bly, never race again.
The vaudeville acts were all good am
W. q. Flexon Of Gloucester. n. j., mad,
perfect balloon ascension and tripl,
parachute drop, landing Just outside o.
the grounds. The big automobile ant
work horse and float parade comes to-
morrow morning at ten o'clock and with
weather like to-day over 10000 people vii
be on the grounds The following are the
race summaries:
2:21 CLASS TROTTING, PURSE. 5000
Nelson Todd. b. s., A. b.
Martin. Dover, n. H.....2 1 1
Princess Custer, C. M. H. +.
Pierce. Stanstead, Que..3 9 .
The Elder, l.. e. Fletcher,
fltchburE ....... .....4 . 3 2
Anna, b. h.. r. u. Whitcomb,
Springfield .......... ....l dis.
Time. 2:2OA, 2:21h, 2:2OA. 2:21.
2:25 STAKE, PACING PURSE $500
Derby Custer oh s.. New
port Stock Farm, New
port ''''''... ....,....2 4 9 /
Hal Perkins, Jr., blk. g. H.
a. Moore, Woodstock. .
Pedro b. e.. Fl. T. Yearly,
Brattlehoro ..... ..b3 Arc
Doctor G.. b. g., c. r. Howe.
'''''''' ..........1 dr.
Wendwell Wood, blk G., r.
H. Spence, Schenectady a 81 no
Time, 2I4A. 2:13A, 2:13H, 2:e2b.
215a.. 2:19H.
217 PACING, PURSE, 5000.
Casey Jones, B. G. wheeler...1 /
Little Joe, Derby Racing Stable .
Alcandeen. b. s.. Riverview
farm' Burlington ..........5 3
6oggy, b. e, a. B Martin. Do
Yer, N H........... .3
NeIso' b. Z" L. e. Fletcher.
ritchourg ....... ......4 4
Ilme' 2;l6A, 2;15A. 2:15H
The tests of draft oxen were uado
IN only two classes to-day. the Other
."o 10 be made tomorrow morning.
n the class weighing less than 5000
pair owned by Perley Page Albee
u Io"nshend dragged $500 on tho
''ohepoat and won first prize II. O
'oIton or Ashuelot. n. H.. was second I
ma Clarence f. Hall of Asheneld
Mass was third, In the class for
ken weighing less than 1000 clar-
nee r. Hall won first and II. o. Boil
on won second and third with two
'ar' Halls pair drew 100 pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
RECORD TINE AT
THE GRAND CIRCJuT

| OoIuhhus' OHIO Sept. 22-At the Colur7
| pus 5land circuit races this afternoon .
tIHie averaging better than any eve,
hHo"h was made by four sets of trotters
ana PAGERS Thirteen heats were raced T.
an average of 2:0S l-5. The principal con
| 'rlnutorS to this exhibition of extreme
speed We're Champions Anna Bradfor
and Etawah.
Anna bradford lowered her own world :
record of 2:d3 Ia for three-year-old nacery
10 Z;ol IL. and took away from William,
'he record of 2:05 II and 2:C5 for two
neat three-year-old pacing performance.
Squantum, the contender against the fu,.
was timed separately in 2:0i and 2:02l-4
Etawah made a break in the first heat
OF the Capital City stake trot and IT was
taken by Omar in 2:05 Il The Geers
horse then won two heats in the same
time and ended the race with a four.h
heat In 2;0i ID making the total tim
$40 il and breaking the previous four
heat record OF $50 81 made by Dudio
Archdale The final heats time took from
Soprano the record of 2:o5 ii for fast
est fourth heat.
Margaret Druen, n pronounced favor,.o
won the cards richest event the so no
Hoster-C Columbus trottinp stolto l.,
straight heats In the middle heat she
equaled her record 2:05 1-2 taken AT
Grand Rapids early this season.
Carna G. won the 2:OS pace. the first
neat going to Little Alfred which in
heaVy betting was strong second
choice' Cleo Il. was the favorite but act
cd nadly' barely escaping being distanced
in the third heat.
CAPITAL CITY STAKE, 2:oS TROT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
UNDER ARTILLERY FIRE.

Both woods and open are carefully
gned, so that they can be swept by
pe fire and machine guns which are
ffsible from our side of the valley.
e ground in front of the infantry
inches is also, as a rule, under cross
p from the field artillery placed on
ghboring features and under high
gle fire from pieces placed well back
lind the woods on top OF the plateau.
"A feature of this action. as of the
fvlous fghting, Is the use by the
envy OF their numerous heavy how
ers with which they are able to di-
long range fire all over the val
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
ORDER TO RETREAT.

ON the night Of the ninth the order
was given to retreat. as 1t would have
peen madness to attempt to hold our po-
sitioh with our few men and we should
nave rlsked terrible defeat the next
day' The first and third armies had not
been able 20 attack with us as we had
advanced too rapidly. Our morale was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-24
CAPITAL CITY STAKE. POS TROT
IN 8, PURSE s3.Ooo

Etawah, b. h. by AL Stanley
(Geers) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. I I
omar b, e, by Noblesse
Floyd) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2 . ,
Newell, b. g. (Andrews) ..........s .
Peter McCormic, br. h. (Shu-
'0'' '''''''''''''' ''''''.',...,.,.,...5 2 8 S
Dago, b. g GRADY .................2 7 4
Oakdale, G. e. (McDonald) .......i : a
Tommy Horn, b. &. tOwens) ....s 81 dr.
Judson Girl. b. m. (Cox) ......7 dr.
Time. 2:o5 IA, POS IA. 2:o5 IA, 2:oa Ia
HORSE REVIEW FUTURIrY. THREE.
fEAR-oLD PAGERS, IN g. PURSE
$1,000
Anna Bradford, blk, f. by Todd Mac
(MurphO Observation-Disclosures.
Squantum, b. e. CMcDonald) ..........e q
Prince Jolla. b. @, GIcdrlck) ..........3 4
The Whip, b. @, CEMahon) ...........4
Time, 2:o3 10 2:ol 10
HOsTER- COLUMBUS STAKE, 21.
TRoT, IN 8, PURSE, $4,000.
Margaret Druien, b. m. by Pc
ter the Great. (Cox) .......1
RythmeL blk. m, CShanks) ...s 2 2
McCloskl br e, CMcDonalb e a
King Clansman, br, h., (Mc-
Mahon) g., ..... ......s 3
The Guide b, h. (Beers) .....7 s.
Mlrthful b. m, MurphD ....6 7 4
Tommy De Forest, b. h., COS
"'orh' '''''' '''.'. ...,....5 6 dr.. |
Hazel Laing. CHI m. (Andrews) dis.
Time, 2;o7la, 2:O5h, 2:O6.
EOS CLASS. PACING. 8 IN &.
PURSE. $1,000.
Carna G., h, e, by Allerton,
tGarrison) ..,.... ...4
Little Alfred b. G., by Fred
Elk, CRay) ......... ..1 3 7 al
Don Patch, br g, (Jami-
SOM ,...... .,..., ...5 "a 2
Ella Mackay blk, m, (Cox) 6
CLEO Is" s. m, &C. Valen-
Nhe) ''''''', .,.,,. ...3 6 no.
merry Direct b. h. (Childs) ro
Title Triton, b. m, (Mur-
phy) ,,...,...,. ......6 8 ro 1
Time, 2;O6h, 2;Oba.. 2;O8A, 2:O7h,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
SKOWHECAN.
Valuation Shows Decrease
Tax Rate y Mills
Postmaster Receives Commits
Standardization June Y
D. A. R. Annual Meeting S.. New
Wooden Mil a Busy Place.

1t was determined Thursday by the
selectmen that the tax rate for the
ensuing year would be % mills on the
dollar the same as last year. The
assessors report shows that the valu-
alton of the property of the town is
$4,000 less than last year. This is
due to various reasons, one important
one being that the town loses the val
uation on the worsted mill and the
shoe shop that have now become ex-
empt. The burning of the Dodge
block has decreased the valuation to
the extent of the business and the
building. The purchasing by the Uni
ted States postoffice department of the
Heselton property for a post office has
eliminated that from valuation, with
other minor causes. The selectmen's
report gives the amount of real es-
tate: Resident, 1888, $50; real estate
nonresident, $364,525 total, $2,947.70
personal. resident, ssS2,310; personal,
non resident, s102,725; total, $9S5,o35;
grand total, $3,932,740. The number of
polls, 1916, four less than last year.
The Kennebec Valley Protective AS
ISOLATION has issued cards warning
people against forest fires. This is
being done in a new way, the cards
being printed in colors with a picture
of a forest fire at Indian pond in 1908
that resulted in a tremendous loss of
property. This is to attract the atten-
ton of every person and designed to
make an impression on the mind.
Dog Constable Hiram Thing stated
Thursday that there was a decrease
of dogs in this town from last year,
% having left town either by death
or having been taken up a new resi-
dence.
The new postmaster Clarence Man
tor, plans to assume his position with
in the next few days. He received
his commission from Washington
Wednesday and he stated Thursday
that he should take charge at the Of
flee as soon as he was released as
mail clerk on the train, a position he
has held about 10 years. He indicat-
ed that there would be no change in
the force in the office, all the men at
present being under the Civil Service.
The present postmaster, G. E. Durrell,
has not indicated what business he
will take up. He has been in the Of
flee as clerk, assistant postmaster and
postmaster about % years and has
been considered one of the most eff
cient officials in the post office work in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
IF SKIN ITCHES
AND BREAKS OUT
APPLY SULPHUR

For years, common bold-sulphur has
occupied a secure position in the treat
ment of cutaneous affections, by reason
of its parasite destroying property. 1t
is not only parasiticidal, but also anti
pruritic, antiseptic and remarkably
healing in irritable and infiammatory
conditions Of the skin.
The moment you apply it to an Itch
ing or broken out skin the itching stops
and the healing begins, says a noted
dermatologist Just common bold-sul-
phur made into thick cream effects
such prompt and remarkable results.
even in aggravated Eczema that it is
a never lending source of amazement to
physicians
While not always establishing per-
manent cure it never fails to subdue
the angry itching and irritation and
heal the Eczema right up and it is
often years later before any eruption
again appears on the skin.
Any good pharmacist will supply an
ounce of bold-sulphur cream which
should be applied to the irritated or
infiamed parts, like the ordinary cold
creams. It isn't unpleasant and the
prompt relief afforded is very welcome.
particularly when the eruption is ac-
companied with itching.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
(Ripley in New York Globe1

Speaking of bones" which is fan YER
nacular for "bonehead plays" or poor
plays, did you ever notice that the sue
cesses of the winners are matched by the
peculiar misfortunes of the losers, and
that the latter have a prominence of
their own scarcely inferior to that of the
former? Some players will always be
remembered for the mistakes that they
made rather than the brilliant plays they
were wont to figure in.
1.-The bad that men do lives aftsr.akem
the good is oft inferred wit heir
bones" So let it be with ball players.
The 'bonehead play has as unique
niche in popular fancy as brilliant play
Sometimes the difference between a star
play and a bone is remarkably slight.
BY that l mean that many bone play
would have been a circus play if it had
gone through. and vice versa
OF course, you have all heard of the
celebrated John Anderson, one of the
Oldest and best known members of the
ancient order of bonehead heroes.
Jawn's fame will never die. Although
there have been many others since who
were dpIe 10 uupilCilt tue lOdA Nhat
made Jawns name one to conjure bones
with, il is doubtful if his star will ever
fade John Anderson was the first ball
player who ever succeeded in stealing
second with the bases full.
More recent is the performance of
Merkle that is too we'll known to repeat;
In his failure TO touch second base in
that game against the Chicago Cubs at
the Polo Grounds, Sept 49, 1908. which
cost the Giants a pennant. Merkle was
the victim of circumstances more than
anything else, as what Merkle did in that
game has been done hundreds of times
by players in all leagues. Merkle was
unfortunate-that was all.
Yet ii was probably the greatest bone
in baseball
Harry Niles was another player famous
for his tendency to pull bone-headed
plays. While playing with the Boston
Red Sox against Washington back in
1909 Harry was at his best The Red Sex
were one run behind. two out, and DAN
zig on first. Niles hit terrific drive to-
ward centre field and with mis- head down
he started to tear around the bases
Niles was very fast man and Danzig
was not, and Harry forgetting that there
was runner ahead of him whitfield
srapnd The bags aud pulled w At third
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
FOR DELICATE CHILDREN
A Mothers Letter to Mothers.

Mrs. E. w. Cooper of Bloomfield, N.
j., says: My child, seven years old,
had a bad cold and was weak and
quite run down in health. She had
been in this condition for about six
weeks when l began giving her Vinol.
1t was a wonderful help to the child.
breaking up her cold quickly and
building up her strength beside
have also found Vinol most excel
lent tonic for keeping up the chill
dren's strength during a siege of
whooping cough"
Virol is a wonderful combination of
two world-famed tonics-the medici-
nal body building elements of cod
liver oil and iron for the blood. there
fore it is perfectly safe medicine
for children, because it is not a patent
medicine, everything in 1t is printed
on every package, so mothers may
know what they are giving their little
ones.
Therefore we ask every mother of a
weak, sickly or ailing child in this vi
entity to try Vinol on our guarantee.
Bowditch- Webster Co., Druggists, Au-
gusta. Vinol is sold in Gardiner by
Chester H. Beane. in Hallowell by w.
u. Spaulding and in Waterville by
w. G. Hawker.
p. S. Our Saxo Salve is truly Won
derf$l for Eczema. We guarantee it.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
MADISON.
q
Orders for the Observance
Of Memorial Day
Death in Utica, n. y, Of Mrs.
Susan Vaughn, Aged 81
BaccaIaureate Sermon June ] Be.
fore High School Seniors

The orders as issued for the observ-
ance of Memorial day have been is
sued by the G. A. r. officers as fol-
lows: The procession will form at the
foot of Madison street at / o'clock, the
order being TONNES Lakewood Band;
Bomazeen Uniform Rank, K. of p,
and Margaret Goffe Moore Chapter, d.
A. r.: H. H. Steward acting as mar
shall and G. H. Viles as assistant mar
shall; \. A. Weston Post, G. a. R.;
Amasa Gregory Camp. S. of V; Mar
cellus S. Perkins G. A. r. Circle; mem
bers of Madison Fire Department in
uniform; clergymen and town officials
in carriages. The procession will go
to the old cemetery. where appropri-
ate exercises will be held. Line of
march will be then taken up and back
to the Methodist church. where the
address will be delivered by Rev. n.
r. Pierson of Pittsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
Ambition Pills
For Nervous People

The great nerve tonic-the famous
Wendelfs Ambition Pills that will
put v1gor, vim and vitality into nerv-
Gus tired out. all in. desondent people
in a few days.
Anyone can buy a box for only so
cents, and Bowditch- Webster Co, City
Drug Store, is authorized by the
maker to refund the purchase price
if anyone is dissatisfied with the first
box purchased.
Thousands praise them for general
debility, nervous prostration, mental
depression. and unstrung nerves
caused by Indulgence in alcohol,
tobacco, or overwork of any kind.
AS a brain food or for any affiiction
of the nervous system Wendells Am
bftion Pills are unsurpassed, while for
hysteria. trembling and neuralgia
they are simply splendid. Fifty cents
at Bowditch Webster Co, City Drug
Store and dealers everywhere. Mail
orders filed, charges prepaid by Wen
dell Pharmacal Co. Inc, Syracuse, n.
Y.--Adv
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which has been done and is now 60
ing on. There is a solidity and perma-
nency about it all, telling much more
emphatically than any conversation
the intention of the owners to do lots
of business.
Judge E. F. Danforth and Mrs. Ella
H. Crowell, officers of the Grand
Lodge, Degree of Honor, have gone
to New London, Ct, to attend a con-
vention of that order. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Adam Simpson,
who represents the local lodge.
George H. Burns has been elected
major of the LIST Battalion, End Regi-
ment, N. G. 6. NJ.
Capt. Roy L. Marston, who recently
underwent an operation in Boston, is
expected home June 1.
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----------------------
WIN DSOR.

WEST-Miss Flora Pierce, who was a
visitor of her sister, Edna Pierce, at
Bates, attended the Bates ball game Fri
day and the track meet Saturday, re-
turning home Sunday.
Old Major. the dog that has been in
the family of Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Lam
son, died recently at the age of II years.
Major had been suffering for some time
from rheumatism in his limbs. which
made him very feeble in his last days.
He was a faithful and intelligent dog
and was always found at home, in which
place he is very much missed by the
fainioly and the neighbors as we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
"Bonehead' Plays by Bonefeads
That Were Marvels OF Species

Danzig in the meantime had halted at
second. Niles having gone by him like
streak of lightning When the smoke
cleared away Niles was declared out for
passing runner and Bostons chances
to win had fiickered.
Last year it was Ivy Wingo of ST.
Louis who starred. Ivy's bit of brillianee
was an infringement in a way on ''Jawn'
Andersons stuff. Ivy stole third with
the bases full.
In 1907 the entire Washington and
Chicago teams were guilty of one huge
bone" Larry Schafiy then captain Of
the Washingtons, now manager of the
Buffalo Feds had retired to the club
house to change his trousers, which he
had torn in sliding to base. Before Lar
ry returned his side had been retired and
Chicago WAS a. the bat. The Washing
ton team took the field and the game
went on-that Is, all but Larry. who was
covering second for the Senator's. With
only eight men in the field the proceed
ed to retire the Sox. Fielder Jones. first
up, had to hit one through second before
Scha1y's absence was noticed. Then the
umpires after consultation decided that
Jones hit was Illegal as there were only
eight men on the diamond at the time,
and he was forced to come back and hit
over. That Is considerable b7ne-head
work, isn't it? Seventeen men and two
umpires. and even several thousand fans,
were guilty.
Another one on Harry Niles
With the bases full and only one out in
the ninth inning a short fly was hit out
to Niles. The fans heaved a sigh of re-
lief when he caught the ball. but il inn
medately turned 10 a roar Of surprise
when they saw Niles stick the ball in his
pocket and tear across the field to the
clubhouse, While his team mates ran
frantically after him. Niles. of course,
thought that three were out. but it did
not prevent the three men on base from
scoring and winning the game for the
opposition.
They happen every day-these are =
few of the most famous ones. But nine
times out of 10 the term "bonehead" is
an injustice to the player.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-29
Hiah School Graduation June ~

The graduating exercises of the Sen
ior class of Skowhegan High school
will occur on the evening of June Il
in the Opera house. Seven members
are to take part in the program, and
il is understood that no other func-
tions will be given this year in con-
nection with commencement The pro-
gram will be as follows; Music; pray
er; music; Salutatory, La Valeur
dune Education Secondaire.' Evan
geline Fedora Lewia; History of
Bloomfield Academy" Winona Mary
Paddock; The Country Girl of Yes
terday and Today" Phebe Edgecomb
Chase; music; Vocational Training
in the Skowhegan Schools Barbara
Mitchell Weston: 'Skowhegan Au-
thors,' Alice Cary Barker; Resolved
That Skowhegan Should Adopt a Com
mission Form of Government" Nah
lon Russell Gerrish; Valedictory,
Mary Antin," Olive Drusilla Cleve-
land; music; address, speaker to be
secured; comforting of diplomas;
awarding of the Shepherd prizes; mu-
sic The music is to be furnished by
TONNES Orchestra of eight pieces and
an unusual feature will be the de-
livery of the principal part of the
salutatory in the French language by
Miss E. F. Lewia.