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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
STATE MEETING OF RED CROSS.
Vermont Chapter to Organize and
Make Plans for Relief Campaign.

special meeting of the officers and
executive committee of the Vermont
chapter and the Vermont state board
of the American Red Cross will be held
in the Van Ness house, Burlington,
Wednesday, July 5, for the purpose of
organizing and making plans for CON
Quoting a systematic and active cam
paign throughout the state for work
for the comfort and relief of Vermont
soldiers and their families, as proposed
by the national officers of the Amcri
can Rcd Cross.
Gov. Charles w. Gates is president
of the state board, and DR.. Horny ID.
Holton of Brattleboro is vice president
and also chairman of the Vermont
chapter Charles S. Forbes of st. Al
bans is secretary, and Harry S. How
ard of Burlington treasurer, of both
Red Cross organizations. The members
of the executive committee of the state
board are as follows: Rcdfcld Proctor
of Proctor, Edward G. Smith Of st. Al
bans, Charles 7. Walter of st. Johns
bury, Charles II. Darling of Burlington.
Curtis $. Emery of Newport.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
BATES INSPECTED ROADS.
Discussed Highway Between Brattle
boro and Bennington UNNECESSARY
Detour i'll Marlboro.

State Highway Commissioner Stod
dard Bates of Derby came to Brattle.
boro Thursday, June -, By automo
bile from Bennington and scent Fri
day inspecting highways of Wind
ham county in company with County
Supervisor David r. PERI. When
asked as to the condition of the Brat
tleboro-Bcnnington road Mr.. Bates
admitted that it might be improved in
spots, notably one spot in Marlboro,
Just cast of the Wilmington line,
whore Il heavy automobile truck had
been resting in the middle of the road
for so long that n well worn detour
has been established around it.
1t didn t take Commissioner Bates
very long after getting to this town
to communicate with County Supervi-
sor Perry and inquire how long the
truck was going to be allowed to re-
main in its present location. Mr.. Perry
said he would take the matter up at
once with the Marlboro town authori-
ties.
Considerable work on the road
across the state is being done by the
itate' m the towns of Woodfofd and
and Commissioner Bates
says that other points along the route
will have his attention before the end
Of the summer if he can get the nee
,ssary help.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
FIFTH TIME A BRIDE.
And California Woman Said She Was
Only SO Years Old.

Another matrimonial hyphen-thc fifth
was added to the name Of Mrs.
George Eleanor Darwin Wills BRYAN
Mclaughlin Slater, when Il few days
ago she went quietly to Redwood Clty,
Cal, and was married there to Stephen
Norton Bobo, who gave his address as
San Francisco and said he was capt.
talist.
The matrimonial affairs of Mrs.
George Eleanor Darwin Wills Bryan
McLaughlinS Slater Bobo were one of
the sensations Of the Alameda county,
California, divorce courts in 1914,
when she obtained an intcrlocutory
degree from II. A. Slater. The final
degree followed in April of last year
Slater testified that his wife had enum-
Grated her matrimonial excursions as
follows:
a marriage when she was still girl
with Thomas c. Wills, whom she di-
vorccd in Los Angeles in 1894, the
court giving her the custody of Il
minor daughter, Dorothy, now Mrs. J.
q. Roberts of MADEIRA; a marriage to
William II. Bryan, March %, 1898, in
san Francisco, followed by legal sepa-
ration at the husband s request three
years later the custody of two sons,
Will and Darwin, going to the father;
husband No. in the person
of II, G. Mclaughlin at Fresno in 1906
the husband getting n divorce in Ne
yada in 1905; then came Slater.
Mrs. Bobo told the marriage license
clerk she was 80 years old ana Bobo
said he was 40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
TEDDY READY TO GO TO WAR.
Roosevelt Anxious to Raise Division
at Call for Volunteers He Would
Command as Major General

If there is declaration of war on Mex
leo, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will
ask the war department for permission
to put into the field a special division
of troops fully equipped for practical
ly immediate service.
While details of the plans are being
kept carefully guarded secret as yet,
1T is understood that in requesting the
government to make him a major gen
eral and accept his offer of $4,000 fight.
ing men, the colonel will ask that q
little latitude be allowed him in the
enrolment of his division.
Instead of the usual division of three
brigades of infantry, with its cavalry
and artillery compliments, this divi-
sion, it is reported, will consist of four
brlgades, two of cavalry, one of in.
fantry, and one of field artillery, be-
sides the customary engineer battal--
ions, hospital and signal corps, and,
above all, full quota of the most
modern machine guns. IIighpowered
armored aerOplanes will be attached for
service with the artillery.
1t was learned Tuesday that recruit
ing for this body of troops had been
going along quietly for the last ten
days, and that many of the colonel s
old associates in the Spanish war had
been apprised of the scheme and have
been working hard toward its compile.
ton.
The big details. of the plan have all
been worked out it was said Tuesday.
and ground has been prepared, so that
almost ON the instant that war is
declared Colonel Roosevelt can give
the country an astonishing dcmonstra-
ton of quickness in organization and
equipment of a body of soldiers for
field service.
For the last few weeks his mail has
been literally flooded, it is asserted.
with applications from different men
VINO want to go to war under his com
mand. Many of them have been single
Applications only, but there have also
neen a number from persons represent
ing organizations of ex-rcgulars and
exguardsmen, Spanish war veterans
and rifle and riding clubs, who are
ready to go at. once.
This plan, which looks to the Offering
of body of $1,000 soldiers to the gov
eminent for field service, is absolutely
unique IN the history of the United
states. Men have raised regiments and
Drlgades, but never before has any one
raised division and more
The equipment, in the main, will |
come from the government arsenals.
where there are 100000 stand of arms |
ready for volunteers, and such ncces |
'ary things as undertaking, socks.
'hoes, etc. The rest, horses, aeroplanes,
)lS guns and machine guns will proba.
by, 1T is thought, be procured from
private concerns. LIZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30

At the annual dinner of Goddard
seminary at Barre held Friday, il was
announced that gift of $4,000, was
made to the institution. At that time
Treasurer Harvey Avcrili was unable
to state anything about the donor of
the gift, but this morning he said
that the signcr Of the letter in which
was enclosed the check was Ira C..
Calcf of Washington. The letter was
sent to Mr. Averill in which it was
stated that the givcr enclosed check
for $4,000 which was to be used to
pay all the notes against the institu-
ton, after which the balance was to
be applied to the current annual fund.
The notes held against the institu-
ton amounted to $7,5l0.47. These
were contracted at the time the new
building was constructed and when
paid today left with what cash there
was on hand $2,490.50 in the treasur,
so that today the institution is free
from debt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
WEDDING IN CAMP.
Company AS Sergeant WEEDS Miss
Ruth Person, of Rutland.

With the light from several automo-
mobile lamps to illuminate the scene.
Sergeant Catoz2i, Of Co. A of Rutland
and Miss Ruth Lucilda Person, daugh-
ter of Daniel and Mabel Bronson Per
son, of Rutland, were married at 10
o clock Monday night by Rev. w. A.
Davidson, secretary and superintendent
Of the Vermont Baptist state conven-
ton. The couple stood at the entrance
to Captain Hyland S tent at the state
camp ground in the presence of a few
relatives and friends and officers of
the company, while the men of Com
pany ranged themselves in a semi
circle about them.
1t was as dramatic a situation as
could have been wished for. The cere-
mony was performed at the request of
the bridegroom, it is said, who urged
that the knot be tied before his de
parture for the front. But the two had
been engaged for several years. The
bride S brother, Private Person. of
Company A, and Miss Florence Butler,
attended them, and Miss Butler and
Judge Fred NJ. Butler, her father, were
the witnesses who attached their names
to tue certificate of marriage that
awaited them. Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Per
son and Fred $. Plat, clerk of the dis
trict court, were among the others pres
cnt, also United States Marshal Car
penter and Deputy United States Mar
shall Wellman, both of Brattleboro
The knot tied, the members of Com
pany gave three cheers and then
filed past the couple, to shake hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
APPELMANN UNDER FIRE.
U. v. M. Alumni To Investigate
Charges Against German Professor.

The feature of alumni day at the
University of Vermont was unanimous
passage of the following resolution
by record attendance at the annual
meeting of the alumni association. 1t
was introduced by Charles Il. Lamb,
class of '93, of New York.
" Whereas, In the recent past, sever
al American publications of the best
rePnte and Colonel Roosevelt have
seen fit to criticise the anti American
activities of A. II. Appelmann, profes
sor of German at the University of
Vermont; and
Whereas, Because of this criticism
sinister suspicious are current which
involve the good name of the univer-
sity and one of its professors,
Resolved, That the chairman of
this meeting of alumni appoint Il
committee of five to investigate the
activities of Professor Appelmann and
report its findings, as soon as prac-
ticable, to the president of this asso-
citation, who is requested to lay it be-
fore the board of trustees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
wUNN oALD PHEL1AH oUER1ED.
Farmer Littletown Asks Questions
About Town Representation.

Having read the inspiring article
by this anonymous author in last
week S issue, | would like to have him
answer the few following questions
which his article has aroused:
What would be the result if the 139
small towns had voice in the legisla-
ton only in accordance with their pop.
ulation?
Is not the population of the 139
small towns composed of farmers, for
the most part?
Are not the 100000 residing in the
large towns and cities dependent upon
the $4,000 farmers for their food?
Is there any better way to rightly
lower the cost of living than the prop
er protection and encouragement of
agriculture!
Would the class of representatives
sent from the large city be apt to put
through such legislation!
What would be a fair estimate of
the enormous damage done by deer
throughout the state!
Would this proposed Getty legisla-
tom incline, toward a better control
Of this and other pests9
Would he also advocate that YER
mont be represented in the United
states senate and house of represen-
tatiyes in exact proportion to her pop
ulation?
Is not every organized town a unit
in the state legislature?
Does might make right, and is it
justice for the big fish to swallow the
small one!
Respectfully submitted,
FARMER LITTLETOWN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
CHARLES A. CALDERwooD.
Former Head of Vermont Mascns Had
Been Prominent Business Man in St
Johnsbury 40 Years.

Charles A. Calderwood, 81, for &C
years prominent merchant in St
Johnsburv and 32d degree Mason
died at his home Sunday after year
of failing health.
He was born in Greensboro in 1910
and went to st. Johnsbury in 1873
where he entered the furniture bust.
ness, in which he continued until his
death. He was married in 1878 to Ida
Pinncy of Greensboro She, with
three sons, Charles s., Clarence r. and
Alvi p, of st. Johnsbury, survive. Mr..
Caldcrwood had been at the head of
the Grand Masonic lodge, Grand Chap.
ter, Grand council and Grand com
mandcry in Vermont and was mem
Der of the Mt. Sinai Temple of the
Mystic Shrine. He had served as vii.
lagc trustee two terms and represented
st. Johnsbury in the legislature in
1910. He was also trustee of the
state hospital for the insane at Water
bury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
Attorney Browne Gets a Job.

Attorney Thomas II. Browne of
Rutland, former member of the Dem
ocratic national committee, and for
many years one of the most prominent
members of the party in the state has
been appointed referee in bankruptcy
by Judge llarland b. Howe of st.
Johnsbury to succeed Ernest II.
o Bricn of Rutland, who has held of
fee under Republican administrations
since the death of Referee Joel c..
Baker about II years ago.
Mr.. Browne has served his party in
numerous capacities. He has attended
many important conventions and he
has been member of the state com
mittec. He acted rs an inspector for
some time under the collcctorship of
Bradley y. Smallcy in the department
of customs. He is Il member of the
Rutland county bar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
Sheriff Hunting for Clairvoyant.

Sheriff w. III. Worthen of st. Johns
bury is anxious to learn the whore
abouts of Raymond Lowell, who ha!
been operating in that town as q clair
voyant, fortune teller, psychologist
and all-round expert in the occult. II
Is claimed that Lowell required de-
post of coin of the realm and that
even with this first aid to those who
wish to penetrate the veil of the flu
ture no results have obtained
IT is said that Lowell required de-
post of from so to $50 from those
who sought his services. He has been
advertising in the newspapers and n
other ways and his publicity has been
Of Il lavish sort, both rs TO space and
statements. Sheriff Worthcn has sent
word to nearby towns that he would
like to locate the psychologist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
How the Hogs Do the Work.

Many hogs are fattcned now with
the aid Of self fceders,' SAYS Farm
and Preside the national farm pa.
per published in Springfield, Ohio.
'''rhe corn. tankagc. and oil meal is
placed in self-fcodcr. The hogs eat
at WILL In experiments conducted at
tho Iowa Experiment Station it was
found that the settled hogs made
greater and chearer gaind than the
manfed hogs. This shows that the
hog will cat the proper amount FOR its
best growth and fottcning if given the
opportunity"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
STATE NEWS NOTES.
Falling Wheel Killed Bow.

William Lafayette, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lafayette of West
NIL, Barre, met death in a peculiar
manner early Sunday evening when he
was struck on the head by heavy cart
wheel which fell from a spindle on
the barn door as Mr.. Lafayette was
letting the cows into the yard for the
night. Death is believed to have been
instantaneous, although the lad S faith
er hurrlcdly placed his son in an auto
mobile and rushed him to the Office of
Dr. j. w. Stewart in Barre.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
DOES SLOAN'S LINAMENT HELP
RHEUMATISM?

Ask the man who uses it, he knows
"TO think / suffered all these years
when one % cent bottle of Sloan g
Liniment cured me-" writes one CRATE
full user. If you have Rheumatism or
suffer from Neuralgia, Backache
Soreness and Stiffness, don't put off
getting bottle of Sloan's. 1t will
give you such welcome relief. 1t
warns AMI soothes the sore, stiff pain
full places and you feel so much bet
ter. Buy it at any Drug Store, only
25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
ORDER RARELY GIVEN.
Wood Third to Be Given Master of

The awarding of the degree of mas
ter of military science to Ma Gen
eral Leonard A. Wood, U. 3. A., by
Norwich university was the third time
that the honor has been conferred by
the institution, the other two persons
receiving the degree being Admiral
George Dewey and General Grenvill2
M. Dodge. Major-General Wood was
not present at the exercises because.
of the activities of the United States
army at the present time. Governor
Gates, who received the degree OF doe
tor of literature, also was absent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
until the last few years supposed to be
mcurabe. For a great many years doctors
pronounced II a local disease and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing TO cure with
local treatment, pronounced II incurable. Science
has proven Catarrh v be a constitutional disease.
ana Therefore requires constitutional treatment
HaliB Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j,
Nhehey Co., Toledo, Ohio. Is the only Constitu-
ilohhl cure on tile market 1t Is taken Internally
IN untca from 10 droTs to teaspoonful. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
ule system. They Olcr one hundred dollars for
any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. ~
Address; +. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
NORWICH RIFLEMEN BEST.
The "Aggies'' Are Second in Inter
collegiate Tournament.

Norwich university last evening was
announced winner of the National
rifle associations intercollegiate out
door rifle tournament in which II col
iegcs and universities competed. The
Norwich score was 81. Other scores
were; Massachusetts Agricultural col
leGe, S24; United States Naval acaJe-
my and George Washington university,
sly; MASSACHUSETTS, Institute of Tech
nology, SOP; University of California,
79S; University of Illinois, 10; Cor
nell, 759; Michigan, 735; Texas, 721;
University of Pennsylvania, 7O7.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
BENNINGTON MAN SUICIDE.
James II. Kelley Had Been in Poor
Health Several Years.

James II. Kelley, 81, for years n
member of the Bennington police force,
committed suicide Tuesday by hang
ing himself to n bcdpost by the cord
from his bathrobe. He had been help
less from rheumatism the past five
years and some months ago made q
similar attempt to end his life, but was
prevented by members of the family
He leaves a wife, two sons and two
daughters. l .D
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
Warning Him.

"Jimmy, we re going to play the
Terriers a ninc-inning game tomor,
rer."
"Yep, III be dere."
An tell yer mother ter git all the
stuff she needs in the house in the
morning. We can't have you called
home in de fifth inning to run to the
grocery store. '-Brooklyn Eagle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30
FLEURY VERY MUCH ALIVE.
Man Reported Dead in New York Ar
rives in Time to Stop Funeral Prepa-
rations.

John Ficury of Burlington, captain
of a canal boat, reported drowned in
New York last week, and whose body
was said to be in the morgue, returned
to Burlington Saturday He denied that
there was any basis for the story.
Preparations for his burial in Isle la
Motto had already been made by rel
atives.
The news of his death came in IA
letter and a telegram to his son
and to the Booth Lumber company.
The trouble evidently came from a
case of mistaken identity. Flcury left
Burlington two weeks ago for New
York with cargo of lumber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30

The plaintain, a large, coarse ba,
mana, suitable for cooking, is food
staple of the tropics. The people OF
the United States, thus far, have not
been educated to its use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30

The death rate in the United States
for 1914 was 1876 a 1000, the lowest
ever recorded in this country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-06-30

BalSu, Russia, imports $4,000 worth
of wire monthly from the United
States.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-01-29
SURPRISING SWEARING.

Profane as we'll as legal oaths have
been the subject Of many parliament
tary measures in England. No fewer
than five separate bills having the pre-
Vcntion Of swearing for their object
were presented during the reign OF
James l., but 1t was not until 1923
that an enactment was finally carried
defining and controlling the offense.
In 1875 public department was es-
tabl1shed to collect the fines enforced
by this law. The officials Of this de-
partment, Of whom one was appointed
IN every parish. were allowed Is. Cd,
IN the pound on the money thus cob
lected, and the balance was paid over
to the bishop for the benefit Of the de-
serving poor. These penalties ceased
to be enforced after the restora ton.
but were revived by a statute Of VII
liam and Mary and still further In
creased under George H.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-01-29
Stereoscoplo SURVEYING.

There Is IN use stereoscopic method
OF photographers urv eying Photographs
are taken at two points with n survey
Ing camera, the plates being exposed In
the vertical plane passing through both
stations. The developed plates, or pos
ittves from them, being then placed In
a stereoscopic measuring machine that
combines the pictures. brief calcula-
ton gives the exact position Of any de-
sired point. The effective range Of the
instrument IS put at about FIVE miles,
and the method is said to be of particu-
lar advantage In mapping large areas
Of mountainous country.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-01-29
TRUCKING SUBMARINES.
Ausss by Which Vessels May Escape
Their Torpedo Attacks.

1t Is the surprise attack which in
nearly every case enables n submarine
to torpedo a hostile ship. There are
several maneuvers by means Of which
q ship can trick submarine. Several
vessels have diverted torpedoes by
swinging round their stern until it
points In the direction Of the andersen
craft In this way the wash Of the
propellers has detected the torpedo
from its course and it has sped harm
lessly past It's mark. Another success
ful ruse Is to stoke up the furnaces OF
q ship chased by a submarine, and
thick. black smoke belches from its
tunnels and envelops the vessel in
protective shroud. In this way the sub
marine gunners are confused and can
not perceive the correct direction in
which to send their torpedo.
A speedy ship which follows an er-
rate. ztgzag course presents poor
mark to a submarine. When Il torpedo
II dispatched against fast travelling
vessel It Is directed to a point just
ahead Of its mark, and the craft lit
orally runs into the death dealing de
vice. This obviously cannot happen
however, If ship Is swinging rapidly
from side to side and alternately point
Ing the narrow expanse Of its bows or
stern to the undersea marksmen.
A submarine seldom attacks n vessel
II 1t Is not alone, for it can only attack
one at time, and while it Is launching
torpedo at its first mark the second
vessel has an excellent opportunity Of
ramming the submarine. which can be
located by its telltale periscope.-Pear
sons Weekly.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-01-29
Why Va Draw Back.

our human Intercourse is constantly
oeuig thwnrtHi by our consciousness
or consequences. Ii Il especially the
case when We are young. Young peo.
pie feel that they can hardly have an
intimate conversation without its end.
ing In promise to correspond or an
Invitation to visit. If we keep this At
utude as we grow older the conscious
ness that moments intimacy may
entail SO much makes us pause before
taking the fateful plunge How often
DO We draw back In moment OF OK.
pansfon because we reflect, ''shan We
feed the same way tomorrow or next
month" How many friendly impulses
DO We restrain because we are afraid
something more viii be expected OF usI
New York Telegram.