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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
FREAK ACCIDENTS ARE CITED
Stone Thrown by Boy Cut off En-
gineer's Finger -" Shorty" Run
Over Without Being Hurt.

The late Len Marshall, engineer, lost
Il finger in peculiar way.
He was running his engine through
the country east of Dover, n. H.. his
right hand was on the throttle, and his
left hand rested on the sill of the cab
window, with his fingers outside.
A boy standing on the railroad en-
bankment threw a stone at the engine,
and the stone struck Marshalfs middle
finger, cutting it off at the lower joint.
A Boston business man, who served
% years in the train service of the
Florida, Tampa & Key West railroad,
tells that he worked in the freight
train service, during the ''link and pin
hitch" days." for 20 years without sus-
tanning any injury, rare thing in
those days. He received his first in
jury in the railroad service after be-
ing promoted to the position of pas
senger conductor
While collecting tickets in the "Jim
Grow" car one day. drunken paSsen-
ger seized the conductors thumb in
his mouth as he put his hand out for
the ticket. 1t required the efforts of
the whole train crew to pry the pas
scnger's mouth open to release their
conductor.
One night when "Shorty," diminu-
tive yard brakeman, attempted to
! board the front end of a shifter, he
missed his footing and went under.
"Cut to pieces ~ l said as l ran to-
ward the spot.
The engine kept moving, as the en-
gineer did not see Shorty trying to
lump on the foOtbOard from the mid
die of the track Ga forbidden and dan
gerOuS practice).
reached the spot just as the shifter
passed over Shorty's body. The shift.
err had no sooner cleared, when to my
surprise Shorty jumped up from the
middle of the track and started to run
after the shifter, yelling at the top OF
his voice; "Wait for me, you -
fool ~
Shorty was so small that when he
went down he cleared the brake rig
ging of the engine, consequently 1t
was uninjured.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
V E. r M o n T
STATE NEWS
TO MOBILIZE ALL MEDICAL MEN
OF VERMONT.
Meeting of Vermont Council of De-
fence for Medical Preparedness.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. steps TO
mobilize the medical men of Vermont
were taken at a meeting at Hotel
Vermont of the Council of Defence for
Medical Preparedness.
DR.. w. w. Townsend Of Rutland,
chairman for Vermont of the Council,
received word from the War Depart
ment in Washington to assemble i'm
mediately the physicians and surgeons
of Vermont.
The meeting was for the purpose OF
making plans for organizing the
states medical men against a possible
emergency and the proposition of es-
tablishing hospital units.
Plans were made to mobilize the
medical fraternity so that every prac-
titioner who is physically able to en-
gage in active service, should the call
come, may be enrolled.
1t was voted to appoint an aux
iliary medical defense committee fol-
each county of over 10000 popula.
ton for the purpose of taking an i'm
mediate census of all the physicians
! to obtain the names of those who are
able and willing to serve with the
Medical Reserve Corps in a national
! emergency.
1t was also voted to take an in
ventory of all the hospitals in the
state to determine their facilities foI
caring for patients, the number OF
| operating rooms, X-ray equipment
! clinical laboratories, etc. A list oil
the physicians who do special work
such as surgeons, eye and ear men
ETC., will be made up.
DR.. Townsend was appointed chair
man of the Vermont Council and Dr.
J. NJ. Hamilton of Rutland was elect
ed secretary.
In addition to Chairman Townsend
the members of the Vermont branch
of the council are: Drs. J. B. Wheeler
and Lyman Allen of Burlington, John
Allen of 81. Johnsbury, George r. An
derson of Brattleboro, William Hazel
ton of Bellows Falls, j. M. Hamilton
and William Stickney of Rutland.
There are in Vermont between 65C
and 700 physicians in active practice
Of whom men under the age of AZ
years would be eligible to be enumer.
ated in the proposed census.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
"RAT-iNFESTED" DUNGEON DOES
NOT MATERALiZE.
Mrs. Guilford, Who Brought Sensa.
tlonaI Charges Against Bratteborc
Retreat, Fails to Make Good.

Brattleboro-Mrs. Hattie Guilford OF
North Adams, Mass, and her father,
DR.. e. e. Potter of North Pownal,
failed to find the trap door and the
rat-infested dungeon which Mrs
Guilford had told the Legislative Com.
mittee, engaged in investigating the
that she had known of during her stay
in that institution. Mrs. Guilford and
her father came to Brattleboro, and
accompanied by those members of the
committee who had not returned to
Montpelier, visited the Retreat.
The visit was a fiasco so far as the
former patient being able to prove
any Of her statements.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Regulating the Railroads.

In three states it is illegal for rail-
road having repair shops within the
border to do repairing in other states.
Fifteen states have set down the mini
mum freight movement which will be
allowed on lines within the state. A
number of states specify the size of
the railroad train crews. A number
have conflicting laws and ordinances
about whistles and bells and rates of
speed. All the states are said to have
regulated the size, briliance and radi-
nting distance of headlights.-Toledo
Blade.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
PrickIy Pear Makes Fodder.

The utilization of the prickly pear in
the production of feeding cakes for
cattle is reported by the British and
South African Export Gazette as en-
gaging the attention of South African
agriculturists. For this purpose it is
said to have food values Of high quail
ity. It's value was demonstrated dur
ing recent drought when only by its
use were the farmers able to keep
their cattle sheep, goats and ostriches
alive. The result is that many are
now actually planting what they for
merly tried to exterminate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Shade for Pennsylvania Highways.

The Pennsylvania state department
of forestry and the state highway de.
partment have completed arrangements
for cooperation in planting shade trees
and fruit trees along the state high
ways. The trees will be grown from
seed by the forestry department in its
nurseries, transplanted in areas set
aside for the purpose, then turned over
to the highway department when they
have attained suitable size. Good
roads organizations will also assist in
the planting at that time. The spe-
cies already transplanted are Scotch,
white and pitch pines, Norway spruce,
Douglas fir, sugar maple, white ASH
white elm, black cherry, honey locust
and European larch.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Most Extensive Railroad.

The most expensive railroad in the
world, we are tod in the American
Magazine. is the Garfield and Bing-
ham railroad, that carries ore to the
gigantic copper mine of d. c. Jack
ling at Bingham, Utah. 1t cost $780,
600 a mile and is all tunnels and tres
ties. It was built for the sole pur-
pose of insuring an adequate supply
of ore for the mill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Bow Scouts Modified,

st. Albans.-There having been con-
siderable talk about the service of the
Boy Scouts might render to a com.
munity in the event Of war it was
decided to make a test in modifying
the scouts of st. Adams without Civ
ing them any previous warning. With.
in IL minutes from the time the frs
telephone call was answered Is of the
Is scouts in the city responded, dress
ed in uniform and carrying their KNAPP
sacks and blanket rolls. The first boy
to arrive had made the distance o
about a quarter of mile in five min
utes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
The "Grand Passion"

Ten definitions of love, culled from
the literature and history of the ages.
are presented In the Pelican, Univer-
sity of California comic periodical,
just issued.
The Pelican says this is what the
ten chosen each to represent an era,
thought of the tender passion:
Shakespeare-Sweet folly.
De upassant-Hunting fieas to-
gether.
Milton-Paradise regained.
Balzac-PassiOn.
Harry Thaw-Madness ..
Mrs. Grundy-Marriage
Calpurnia-The curse of the gods.
Dumas-Merely an incident Of the
evening.
Buddha-One of the ten gates which
keep man out of heaven.
Everybody Else-Love.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
New Cooper Mill Planned.

Neutrality-suspicious. have been com.
pleted for new mill for the Cooper
Manufacturing Co. recently taken over
by the Black Cat Textiles Corporation
of Kenosha, Wis. This structure will
be $50 80 feet, five stories and base
ment high Work will begin as soon
as the frost has left the ground. The
old plant will be abandoned when the
new building is ready for occupancy
1t is understood that additional ma
chinery will be installed and the
force of operatives increased.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Low-Grade Railroad.

On the Canadian Northern, Can
ada's latest transcontinental railroad,
a special train of 10 heavy coaches
was drawn by single engine from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. The mountain
grades of this line are less steep than
On any other transcontinental road on
the continent,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Produces Most Revenue.

The railroad in the Western Hemis.
phere that produces the most revenue
to the mile is not in the United States
but in Brazil. 1t is the Sac PaulO
railroad, 134 miles long, from Santos,
by way of Sac Paulo, to Jundiahy.
The road carries more than One-half
of the worlds supply of coffee, and is
said to be one of the best-managed
railroads in South America.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
East Indian Rulers.

Saint Nihal Singh, writing in the
Southern Workman, says: without
single exception I have found the In
dian rulers to be men of great admin
istrative ability and craftsmanship, all
devoted to the welfare of their SUBJ
jects and interested in all sorts of re-
form movements"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
keepinu Youthful.

"She's a fascinating widow of only
thirty-six summers"
lymph! What became of the win
ters?"
"Oh, she spent those at such gay re-
sorts, they hardly added day to her
age"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Expensive Piece of Road.

The most expensive piece of railroad
line in the world is that Of the North
British railroad which runs over the
Forth bridge. This portion of the line,
including approaches, is about four
miles long, and cost GS000D0 per mile
DO construct
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
USE ALIENS FOOT. EASE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes
and sprlnkled Into the foot-bath. It relieves
painful, swollen, smarting feet and takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. The greatest
comforter ever discovered for all foot-aches.
Sold everywhere, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Allen 9. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Lucky Choice.

"Tll tell you, old man, Angy is a
bright girl She's brains enough for
two
''Then she's the very girl for you, my
boy"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Money is, of course, the cream of
COmmerce-and the average youth is
q willing separator.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

When a fellow "breaks his word, y
it's mighty hard to get the pieces fitted
pack smoothly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Garfield Tea is Natures laxative and
blood purifier; it overcomes constipation
and its many attendant ailments. ADV.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
Dieting by Compulsion.

Doing anything these days to re-
duce your waist measure"
No" replied the corpulent person.
81 no longer find it necessary. The
food barons are attending to that
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Sweeter the glad whistle of the car
dinal than the insane chatter of the
Chipmunk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Coated tongue, vertigo and Constipa
ton are relieved by Garfield Tea. Adv,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

If an old shoe can't he mended,
throw it away. Try the same method
on your troubles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Many a great man is eager to "edu-
cate the young"-who have studied
his whole life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
BR0MO QUININE. Look for signature of II. w.
GROVE Cures a Colo in One Day. 25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-03-30
aThe first operation was to turn the
engine and it's tender side up by
means of cables attached by diver.

hing was removed and the supporting
'tmberS lowered back to the deck of
the barges. BY repetitiohS of this per-
Torrance the engine was elevated suf-
ficently from the bottom of the bay,
so that it and the barges could be
towed intact onto some mud flats
half q mile distant and close to spur
railroad track. The whole equipment
was pulled aground by locomotive.
Popular Science Monthly.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
TEACHERS PENSION PLEAS
TO BE HEARD TOMORROW
Representatives of District Organi-
cations and Schools to Appear Be-
fore Senate Committee.

Representatives of several organiza- :
tions and from the public schools
themselves are expected to be present
tomorrow morning. when the Senate
subcommittee on the District holds a
hearing on the bill to pension super
annuated teachers in the public schools.
Senator Hollis. chairman of the COM
mittee. has called the committee to
meet at 10 o'clock in the Senate Dis
trict committee room.
William T. Galliher. chairman of the
committee named by the board of edu-
cation to take UP the matter, is to be
in charge of the presentation of argu-
ments. Speakers are to include Rev
DIR. John Van Schaick. jr.. president OF
the board of education; Ernest L.
Thurston. superintendent of schools
Herbert Brown of the bureau of eff
cheney: Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, chair
man of the woman's section of the
American Civic Federation: Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey. former vice president
of the board of educa tion. and repre-
sentatives from the Chamber of Com
merce. Board of Trade and Federation
OF Citizens Associations.
In urging the members of the school
committee OF the Chamber Of Commerce
to attend the hearing tomorrow morn
ing, Charles w. Clagett, cha airman, de-
clares in letter: This is a vital mat
ter regarding one of the most deserv-
ing classes of residents OF the Dis
trict."
Evening star., 1917-01-11
The Sleeping Porch

There still are folks who sleep
indoors. in closed-up rooms they
heave their SnoreS. and breathe
the stale and sta2nant air which
harbor germs and microbes there.
And when the shades of night are
sped, and they crawl stiffly out OF
bed, they say they're feeling
worse. a heap. than ere they had
their little sleep. used to slum-
Der in a room that was as alright
as tomb, and ! was always out
of whack. with rheumatism i'll my
back. and corns and bunions on
my knees, and every other punk
disease. But now a sleeping porch
is mine. and over me the night
winds whine. | rise when comes
the sunrise glow, and from my
whiskers brush the SHOW, and
thaw the ice from nose and ears.
and greet the day with hearty
cheers And I'm SO hearty and so
hale. the undertaken lifts wall.
He used to think he'd get me soon
and plant me out beneath the
moon, when | was groaning OF
my ills. and blowing coin for bees
wax pills. But, seeing me on
buoyant feet. go scooting up the
village street, and prancing like
an acrobat, he doesn't know
where he is at.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
AUTOS COLLIDE: TWO HURT.
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Harris In
jured on Benning Road.

Mrs Mary Murphy and Mrs. Joseph
Harris, Central Heights. were severely
injured last night about 11:45 o'clock
as a result of an automobile collision
on Benning road. They were riding in
a small motor truck that was operated
by Mr.. Harris. and in which Mrs. Mary
Gearv. also resident of Central
Heights. was riding.
The truck was overturned, but Har-
ris and Mrs. Geary escaped injury.
Joseph Otey, 116 9th street southeast,
was operating the other car that fig
ured in the collision, other occupants
Of the car being Walter G. Cooksey.
264 Kentucky avenue. and John T. Tay-
lor. 1853 South Carolina avenue
Mrs. Murphy received a fracture of
the collarbone and severe injuries to
her head and arms, while Mrs. Harris
was badly bruised and shaken up. They
were taken to Casualty Hospital, where
it was said they were not dangerously
hurt.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
CITIZENS URGE PENSIONS
FOR CAPITAL TEACHERS
Northeastern Suburban Assoc!a ton
Also Would Include District En-
ployes in Acts Provisions.

The pensioning of school teachers
when they have reached a certain age
Or become incapacitated was urged by
the Northeastern Suburban Citizens
Association at a meeting last night in
the Langdon NJ. f. Church.
Wilton Harvey, president of the as
sociation, spoke in favor of an act by
Congress providing for the teachers.
while |. J. Baker introduced a resolu-
ton favoring the plan. and it was
adopted.
Inc association urged, in resolutions
adopted, that the employees of the Dis
trict government be included under the
workmens compensat tion act. that the
per diem employees be paid for all holi-
days and that they be granted fifteen
days annual leave each year and, fur
ther. that there be a rec!assification of
the force.
That the Oil lamps used in and about
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad sta
tion are antiquated was the statement
of President Harvey. who urged that
electric light be installed. The Secre-
tary. S G. Mason. was instructed to
communicate with the District Com
missioners, asking that they order the
railroad company to change the light
ing system.
The campaign of the Federation of
Women's Clubs for better films in the
picture shows was approved by the Or
ganiZa tion.
President Harvey named committees
for the ensuing year as follows: Mem
bership-J. r. Payne, chairman; c. w.
Cuthbertson and Fred Haskell. Streets.
parks and lights j. Baker, chair
man: r. b. Bailey and V. F. McCardell.
Police and firemen-F Y. Higdon.
chairman; A. J. Watson and G. w. Rob-
inson. Schools--H. F.. Buhrig. chair
man; L. w. Green and Arthur Rom
hilt Water and sewer-L J. Baker.
chairman; j. H. Langford and +. NJ.
Haas.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
Wife's Charge Is Dismissed.

Raymond Mckenzie. colored. went to
his wife's place of abode on Shad row,
he told Judge Mullowny in the Police
Court yesterday, and demanded admit
tance. He said his wife. Sadie Nc
Kenzie, informed Kim she had COM
pany and refused him admittance. and
when he tried to force his way in a
window vas broken.
The wife told the court she had no
company IN her room and that her
husba nd took a shutter from the frame
and hurled it through the window
panes She said the shutter struck her
and she charged him with assault.
Judge Mullowny dismissed the charge
against the husband.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
To Show THE Man Who Forgot

The Man Who Forgot" by James
Hay. jr-. a Washington newspaper man,
will be shown in motion pictures in an
advance presentation at the National
Press Club at s o'clock tomorrow night.
William A. Brady of the World Film
Corporation is presenting the fim,
" nich features Robert Warwick ar the
hero of the tale. MIR. Hay Is member
of the National Press Club and a well
known writer. The scenes of his story,
which Is Z powerful argument for pro-
hibition. are laid In WashiaGt0n.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
Sues for Limited Divorce.

Mrs. Martha A. Bourne has filed suit
for a limited divorce from her husband.
Joseph j. Bourne. ar empfoye of the
United States navy yard. Justice Hitz
issued a rule against the husband to
show cause January 19 why he should
not pay temporary alimony. Through
Attorneys w. A. Coombe and Bertrand
Emerson, jr., the wife says she was
married December 81. 1913, and has one
child. She charges that her husband
deserted her November 5. 1916, and has
not since contributed to her support.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
IND0RsEs D. C. DRY" BILL.
Women's Christion Endeavor Society
to Urge Passage in House.

The Women's Christian Endeavor So
ciety at meeting last night at First
Congregational Church indorsed the
passage of the prohibition bill by the
Senate and decided to cooperate in
every way possible to have it passed by
the House of Representatives.
A convention of the society to be held
soon in New York was discussed by
President H. 3. Otterman. A special
program followed the routine business.
Rev. c. NJ. Cumfer spoke on New En-
deavors and New Converts" Rev. Rob-
ert Coe, on "The Quiet Hour" and DR..
John b. Clarke on "Lifework Recruits.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
In Suffrage Movement.

In harmony with our well defined
position on the question of suffrage for
the District we initiated movement
that received the Endorsement of the
three trade bodies and other civic Or
carnations of the District, which re-
suited in the selection of delegates TO
the national conventions of the two
great political parties during the past
summer, who were committed to, and
worked for, declaration in the re-
spective party platforms in favor of a
properly restricted right of suffrage
for the District with representation in
Congress on equality with the
states, including home rule. They did
not succeed, but it is apparent that
the idea is gaining in favor both in
Congress and among the people. not
only in the District, but throughout
the country.
A resolution was passed reaffirming g
the position of the association in op-
position to the Borland amendment.
and instructing the delegate to the
federation to continue his efforts to
get the federation to take definite
action against the amendment.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
CITY ITEMS.
B,lto. oyster and Fish Depot.

Housewives and Others: Prices for to-
morrow-Bay Trout and Butterfish, 14c;
Spanish Mackerel and Potomac Bass.
24c: Cod Steak, 14c: other fish accord
ngly. Oyster prices normal oysters
sbucked in their own liquor. Poultry,
Game and Fresh Eggs. Reasonable
prices. North 1861.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
Chicago Guaranteed Opera Season

CHICAGO, January l1.--An annual
season of ten weeks of grand opera
from 1917 to 1922 has been assured
Chicago it was announced today In
connection with the announcement of
list of guarantees it was explained
that a promise of 100000, covering the
five-year period, had been obtained.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
Army's Feature Foot Ball Games.

WEST POINT. y. y. January 1.-THE
feature games Of the army's 1917 foot
ball schedule, just announced are
those with Pennsylvania. Notre Dame
and the Navy. All the contests will be
played here except the annual clash
with the Navy at the Polo Grounds.
New York city.
Evening star., 1917-01-11
4 Lbs. Cluster RaIsin.. csc: 4 Bots.

Vanilla. csc: lbs. Head Rice. Csc; 4
lbs. Rlack-eyed Peas. 25c: 3 lbs. HON.
my. 10c: II lbs. White Meal. 35c; lbs.
Evap. Peaches. csc; loaves Bread, 10c;
Peanut Butter. 12c; Wonder Coffee. 2Oc;
Wonder Tea. 29c; cans Tomatoes. 25c:
3 cans Peas, 25c: cans Corn, Csc: Gold
Medal Wheat Food. 121ac: Gold Medal
Oats. 71kc; Pure Pepper. 29c: Grape
Juice. qts.. 22c: large jars Chow Chow.
20c; WINS War Cake, soc: "a lbs. Old
time Flour, s1.00: pound jars Rock
woods Cocoa, 25c 142O 7th st. NV. and
all the J. T. d. Pyles Stores.
Roxwond Scales Schmidt 1921 18th st.