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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
Franklin County Against Senator
Lodge.

Lodge.
Henry Cabot Lodge was reelected to the
United States Senate from Massachusetts,
Tuesday, receiving 100 votes to 72 for Al
exander b. Bruce, the Democratic candi-
date. Mr.. Lodge did not receive a vote
from Franklin county. Senator Herbert
G. Parsons of Greenfield refused to vote,
and Representative Severance of Shell
burne, Republican, voted for Mr.. Bruce.
The other three representatives from
Franklin county are Democrats-Brook
of Athol, Davenport of Greenfield and
Kavanaugh of Montague. Mr.. Parsons
said he did not vote as a protest against
the election of Mr.. Lodge. Mr.. Parsons
added
81 do not agree with him in his
policy of imperialism, which l consider
the most crucial question which the nation
has faced since the civil war.
~ believe that on this question the SEN
timent of the people of Massachusetts, is
with Senator Hoar, and If it were left to
the people of the state 1 do not thing Mr..
Lodge could be elected, on a popular VOTE
II should have voted for ex-Gov. Bout
we'll, but understood that he was averse
to being dragged into the matter, and that
was why l did not vote at all.
81 also disagreed with Mr.. Lodge on his
anti-immigration bill, for which l never
could see any good reason When Mr.. Lodge
was elected to the Senate thought 1t was
fortunate thing for the state to be able to
command his great ability, his literary
ability and his learning, but ever since his
election l have been disappointed by his
attitude on the great questions of the day."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY JANUARY 20 1899

the Maine legislature refrained from vot-
ing in order to show their displeasure at
Mr.. Hale's opposition to the treaty and
the policy of expansion. The deadlock
continues in Pennsylvania, where Quay
lacks 16 votes. His opponents claim that
he will be defeated. There are also dead
locks in Delaware, West Virginia, Califor-
mia, Washington, Montana, North Dakota,
Nebraska and Utah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20

The Montpelier Daily Record, which
was founded Is months ago, has been sold
to the Vermont Watchman company by
Charles F. Buswell, who wishes to devote
his whole time to his large job printing
business. The Record has been an excel
lent paper but through its connection with
a long-establshed weekly it will have new
advantageSin collecting news and an op-
portunity for enlarging its scope of use
fulness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
CARPETS,
OIL CLOTHS,
MATTINCS AND
RUGS.

We are neadqu arters for anything
in this line, and the stock is very
bright now, with the new things
bought for the spring trade. Shall
make prices very tempting, while
the mark, down sale is OIL, and it
will be good economy to make pur-
chases now, as prices are very strong
in first hands, and subject to an adj
vance at any time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20

All Nermonters know that Capt. Charles
Edgar Clark, formerly captain of the ba;-
tleship Oregon, is a native Of Bradford, but
it is not generally known that Mrs. Clark
was born in Brookfeld Her maiden name
was Mary Sexton, and she was daughter
of Major Hiram Sexton, who served with
the Vermont troops in the war of 1912.
She is granddaughter of Capt. Williams
of Wilmington, who was an officer in the
Revolutionary war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20

The committee chosen at the recent con-
vention at St. Louis propose to make the
Louisiana purchase celebration the great
est event Of its kind in the history of the
country. Not less than 1900, 600 will
be raised. The government will be asked
to give 100000, Missouri and St. Louis
will contribute an equal amount, and
large amount will be raised by subscrip-
tions TO stock Of the exposition company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
DRESS
GOODS.

The assortment in this department
is very large and varied, comprising
the best fabrics manufactured in this
country and in European markets,
at prices fully IS per cent of from
regular rates.
All our SO cent and AZ cent grades
going now at IS cents per yard, be
ing the finest collection ever offered
at such ridiculous low price. All
our 69 cent and IS cent qualities are
yours now for the asking, at only so
cents per yard. All the So cent and
o5 cent grades 60 in this sale at only
IS cents. All the Stag and ST.. so
qualities going at 81. An early in
spection solicited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20

Charles 7. Fairfield has completed ar
rangements for the publication of new
evening daily newspaper at Rutland. He
claims that he will begin the project with
a pledged support sufficient to make the
undertaking success. Mr.. Fairfield re
tired recently from the management of the
North Adams Transcript and previous to
coming to that city was a publisher in
Michigan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
CLOAK AND FUR DE-
PARTMENT,

The stock here is too large, and
in order to reduce it in the shortest
possible time, shall make the fol-
lowing important reduction in
prices. There are $50 Ladies'
Jackets in black and colors, Is plush,
boucle and kersey capes, so Misses
and children's coats, and about 25
high grade fur capes, together with
a number of good things in collar
cites and muifs, all of which will be
offered during the sale at ne-fourth
to one-third off from the regular re-
tail price. Every garment is a bar
gain at these prices and this oppor-
tunity should not be neglected by
any one not already supplied.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
O. j. PRATT.
GRANITE BLOCK
Great Annual
Mark-dOWn
and C|Osing-o out Sale.
In All Departments.

Gents, Misses and Chidren's Merino
and Fleeced Under Flannels and
Hose of the very best makes at re-
duction of IS to IS per cent. All
our immense stock OF handkerchiefs,
corsets, kid gloves, cashmere gloves
and mittens, fur lined gloves and
mittens and fancy goods of all des-
criptions, go in at this sale at ma
terial reduction in price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, IS

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner Of e;hrm of #. j. CHENEY & Co.,
doing business in the city of Toledo County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay lha
sum OF 500 for each and every case of Gaia Y /
that cannot be cured by the use Of HhT A
CATARRH CURE. y
FRANK j. CHENEY "
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in i 8
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d. 1s 6. :
SEAL A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75 cents. ~
Halls Family Pills are the best. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
LIN EN- GOODS
AND RLANKE

In these two lines of goods | have
unusually large stocks, all of which
were bought for cash before the late
advance in prices and will now go
on sale at lower prices than same
grades can be replaced.
Linen Damasks from Is cents to
81 per yard, worth 80 cents to Stag.
Linen Napkins from Is cents to
Sa-So per dozen. worth 81 to S.. so.
Cotton and all wool blankets at
prices ranging from IS cents to 81 a
pair. These are by far the best
values ever offered.
Dry Goods counter. Domestic
CtOttOns and ready made Sheets
and Pillow Cases of the very
best Standard Makes at Whole.
sale prices.
HOSIERY AND UNDER
WEAR DEPARTM ENT.
More than 800 dozen Ladies,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
Gbe 0ermunt pbGmin.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1899.

Mr. Proctor introduced a joint resolu-
tion in the Senate Saturday providing for
placing busts of the late Senator Morrill,
and Senator Voorhees, in the national IL
brary. The resolution was referred to the
library committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
MORSE & SIMPSON.
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
o. l.. FRENCH.

TERMS: $3.50 per year in advance If not paid
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RATES OF ADVERTISING furnished on application.
Births, deaths and marriages published free;
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ond lass mail matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
Business Garns.
IT ID. mOI.TON, vi. D.,

H u. HUEIEVN, VI. d.,
A1s PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence corner Main and Walnut
treets. At home from to and to Z Pm.
Bratteboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-20
TANIEs COMMAND, M. ~,

O PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Offlce in Crosby Block, opposite Telephone Ex-
hange. Oflce hours to. 9 AN, to 3P. N. Res
dence corner Main and Walnut Sts., Brattleboro
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-11
MICHIGAN RAILWAYS.
Police Power Over the Corporations Meet
with Obedience.

Governor Pingree recommends that
the supervision and examination OF
building and loan associations be dele
gated TO the insurance department As
TO railways in the state the governor
says:
I'm exercising it's police power over
railroad corporations the state has met
with a prompt obedience to its orders.
New and improved safety appliances
for the security Of the lives of passen-
gers and others have been adopted Ad-
ditional train men have been employed
on passenger trains on many systems
where, i'm the opinion OF the railroad de-
partment, such additional force was
conducive to the safety and convent
ence OF passengers. The question Of
the separation of grades at dangerous
points in cities has been taken up and
a solution OF the problem attempted.
I am informed that legislation is need
ed to perfect the plan already outlined
in the law governing this subject. The
problem OF the division OF the expense
between the municipalities and the rail-
road is an important one, to the solu-
ton OF which l call your attention. The
repeal of the special charters, granted
to certain companies when the state
was new and undeveloped. is now de-
manded in the interest Of justice. There
has been created within this state a
class OF corporations known as subur-
ban railways. which do a very profita-
HE business. Some of them are oper-
ating under the general railroad law OF
the state, and others are doing BUSH
ness under what is known as the street
railway law. They are performing in
roanv cases the duties OF steam rail-
roads in the carrying Of freight and
passengers. The police power OF the
state over this class Of corporations lie
ooorIv defined. Regulations for the
ssfetv Of persons and property carried
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-11
MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS.
Government Ownership Of Railroads
Criminal Law of the State.

Governor Pingree recommends gov
eminent ownership of railroads, and is
thoroughly convinced that there is no
other equitable and permanent solution
Of the great questions arising out of
railway transportation. He most earn
estly recommends that this legislature
inaugurate a policy looking TO the ul-
innate purchase by the state of all the
railroads within it's limits. He says
laws equalizing taxation and regulating
rates OF fare only reach the symptoms.
They do not reach the root of the dis
ease. which is private ownership Of
public franchises. The only way to
permanently cure such evils is to eradi
cate the cause by the state assuming
the ownership and control of all fran
chises Of public nature.
Fish Propagation.
This is one Of the subjects to which
I desire to call special attention and
which l. invite every member OF the
legislature to investigate for himself.
The fishing interests Of Michigan are of
proportions little realized by the people
as a whole, but even limited research
will show how important they have be-
come. Legislation is needed in several
abuses which work great injury to
large numbers Of people directly inter-
ested, and which are indirectly an in
jury to every citizen OF the state"
The governor explains the fishing in
terests at great length. and points out
where legislation Is needed to correct
existing evils. and recommends an ap-
preparation for increasing the output of
the state hatcheries.
Criminal Law.
"In the main the laws of this state
have been passed with the object in
view of according to all-the lowliest as
we'll as the highest, the weakest as we'll
as the strongest, the poorest as well as
the richest--equal rights and privileges.
and subjecting each to the same pun
ishment, under like circumstances and
conditions -" would recommend
the enactment of laws giving those
charged with crime. and whose inno-
cence has been established, the same
costs against the respective counties
i'm which they were prosecuted as are
given to the successful party in a civil
suit. would also recommend that some
provision be made for compromising
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-11

those who shall be sentenced to q term
of Imprisonment and whose innocence
shall afterward be shown. IL they are
wrongfully deprived Of their liberty by
the state, II is but right the state
should compensate them for the time
forcibly taken from them. Such claims
might perhaps be heard and allowed
by the board of state auditors. circuit
judges. or a commission created for the
purpose"
The governor says a good word Tor
the eight-hour law, and adds: 1t Is
your especial privilege and duty TO
bring the so-called merchant princes"
and captains Of industry" in this
country to a realization of the fact that
our laboring men are something more
than tools to be used In the senseless
chase after wealth The shortening OF
the hours of labor will also make II
necessary to give work to the large
number of unemployed"
Would Abolish Political Conventions.
Governor Pingree says the present.
system of nominating candidates for
public office by convention is wrong In
theory and practice. He says: Il rec
ommend that a law be passed provid-
i've office. from governor down to town
ship and ward officers. be nominated
by direct vote of the electors. l also
recommend that provision be made for
the nomination as such primary, by
direct vote Of the electors OF the state,
of a candidate OF each party for Unit
ed States senator. By so doing. while
under the constitution he can not be
elected by a direct vote. still the legis-
lature would hardly dare to disregard
the wishes of their constituents. so
plainly and fairly expressed, and in
that manner it might be possible for
the common people TO get some,Tepre/
sentation in the upper house q -
gress."
All members Of state boards
ernor thinks. should be eleq
pointed and should retire
time The governor agaiI
tion to the Importance OF
tax law, so that tax title
acquired by individuals
lands sold for taxes
state DrODprty
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-11

by thvm have not been adopted by the
state. I therefore urgently recommend
that the state have the same super
visory control over the conduct of their
business that II has over that Of steam
railroads. and that they be placed un-
der the supervision Of the commissioners
OF railroads I"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-11
D1~~-Av collections and other bus
IA he companies. and who alone


\ <niliar with the amount OF busi-
n pdone at the point where they are
Mated. 1t Is impossible to interview
III these individuals and II becomes
becessary to take a statement of earn
ings furnished by each company In
other words the state must ask the
railroads how much taxes they are 10
pay. instead OF telling them the amount
required as their portion of the burden
From the railroad or corporation tax
payer the state is commanded TO take
such portion as the corporation has de-
termined IL is entitled TO receive. How
this system has been tolerated all these
years is something ! cannot under
stand There must be something about
great wealth or power that affects leg.
lslators without their knowledge or be-
lief. and IL is evident that the legisla'
tors of Michigan are no exception tc
the rule -
A Vicious system.
II am satisfied that we should in some
manner raise sufficient revenue forstate
expenses without having 10 apportion
a direct tax among the counties of the
state. This system is vicious. IL puts
a premium on dishonest appraisement
benefit of its own wrong. Each county
is trying TO keep down its valuation in
order to pay as little as possible Of the
state tax, and the result is that while
some counties are assessed at practi-
cally their cash value. others are only
assessed at so or 90 per cent. OF their
cash value. and this apportionment is
frequently made worse by the state
board of equalization. If this appor-
tionment were done away with there
would be no object for the county 10
keep down its assessment Each coun-
ty would then have 10 work out its
own salvation and no county would be
affected by the assessment in another.
II am in favor of an income tax l
believe that an income tax, based upon
a very low percentage, and to a certain
extent graduated, would be benefit TO
the state and would not be oppressive
to any one. Great numbers OF people
In this state. receiving large salaries.
reap the benefit OF our schools and
state institutions without paying tax
OF any kind. / would suggest that all
incomes up to $1,000 be exempt from
taxation; that incomes from 81 900 to
$4,000 be taxed at the rate of "A OF
per cent. all incomes between $4,000
and 81. 900. u OF l per cent; all incomes
between $4,000 and $4,000, l per cent.
and in the same proportion as the in
comes increase in amount. think this
would make unnecessary any directlev
against the various counties OF the
state"
Street Car Franchises.
AS to street car franchises the gov
ernor proposes these remedies for ex-
listing evils: The passage of an act
making it requisite to the validity of
franchise in the streets of any munich
pality that the ordinance granting such
rights shall be voted upon and APP
proved by the citizens. and the passage
Of an act giving to the people of any
municipality the right TO establish and
a n a their SXSfpn1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-01-11
THE WAR WITH SPAIN.
IL Might Have Been settled without She'd
ding Blood.

THE people of Michigan are very gen.
orally aware that / did not favor the
declaration OF war against Spain. They
will also testify that when IT was be.
yond recall my personal opinions as to
the wisdom of its inception did not les.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
ErterprisirG soLtherner IS
Raising r. Most
success

try to break down the prejudice OF
taste which knew beforehand must
prove my chief obstacle What ] have
done. and. If my life be spared l hope
to accomplish, may serve to Tighten the
path OF future eXperimenters
ny South Fraser tea garden contains
slightly more than two acres of tea
plants. at by 4 feet distances II was
planted with seed procured in 1892 through
the n!ted States State and Agriculture!
Departments. and by the kind assistance
Of John Foster, United States Consul al
Ningpc. China.
The seed came from a celebrated gar
den pehr Hangchow. the capital Of the
province OF Chekiang, called Loong
IsIn meaning Dragons Pool Mr.. Fow-
Ter Wroic that the seed was of the very
best sort and that the leaf was ALWAYS
made into green tea. Concerning the tea,
he also stated: II has no market mama
FOR the reason that 1t is not sold outside
OF the place Of growth: IL cannot be
bought in this port (Ningpo), nor at
Shanghai II IS sun-dricd. and. Of course
IS not cclored artiticially. Il Is not OK
ported it Is too dear; it costs 81 60 ner
pound at Hangchow. Only Chinese can
AFFORD TO use 1t; it is too dear for Ameri-
cans-i. e., those in America
This garden is a remarkably healthy
one. The vacancies (caused by the death
OF plants) constitute only about per
cent visitors to Pinehurst practically
acquainted with Oriental gardens have
expressed their surprise at its luxuriant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

and Uniform growth
They have gone even t. the extent of
stating tia; j. cqralod anything they
had seen IL the East. William Sanders.
the horticuiturst Of the Department. of
Agriculture, called it a tea garden of
perfect cultivation. The first attraction
of such a garden. he continued, is the
remarkable color of the foliage a deep
velvety green shining with vigorous
health on the lower leaves Of the plants
The uniformity and perfection of shape
of the plants, indicative of slSllful prun-
ing. are next noticeable Skill In pruning
is also apparent in the vigorous growth
OF the yoUnP shoots giving succuency to
the leaf and promoting rapid development
Of continuous tiushings All these fea-
lures combine to form a scene of uncom-
mon interest to the appreciatve OBJ
server
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12
The s4ccu1ent Herb Nay
Ultimately Dethfone
King Cotton

phenomenal cold of last winter would not
materially diminish the tea crop If 1899 IS
being substantiated. a comparison OF the
yield of Try tea for the two seasons shows
that beginning with no leaf production in
Aprll and less yield in May, the gartens
did better in the following months during
this season, and it may be stated that The
crop of 1899 is reasonably reckoned at
about $500 pounds, against 1880 in last
year.
The secretary of Agriculture has
placed at my disposal the sum of $1,000. APP
propriated at the last session of Congress,
for tea experimentation under his dlrec-
ton. He has further set apart 500 for
utilization in the application of irrigation
to the culture of tea to be spent by the
advice of Professor Elwood Mead irriga-
ton expert of the department. Most Of
these moneys will be applied to the irrea-
ton experiments
In this neighborhood the rainfall in the
months of May to September inclusive. is
only little above thirty inches, whereas
in the noled tea districts of the Oriene it
ranges from sixty to over Ole hundred
inches. l have long wanted to try The
effect of irrigation on the tea production,
and now that means have been proviaed
by the Government | will endeaNor to
give the producing plants in the months
named perhaps as much water as he
Eastern gardens receive. Experts have
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

1.-THE bushes are thick, OF comparative
low growth and globular form. The leaf
Is generally rather small and tender. 1t
is wei adapted for the manufacture Of
either green or black tea, although the
weight OF opinion among tea experts is
that the latter product is the better Of
the two.
THE garden is mostly situated on a
Knoll, but a portion extends down into
moist low land. The soil is a clayey loan,
with rather stiff clay subsoil. 1t has
been heavily enriched every spring with
a high grade fertilizer at the rate re-
Gently of about six hundred pounds to the
acre Each summer cowpeas are sowr
between the rows of tea to enrich the
soil. as we'll as to prevent its being
washed away.
The yield of dry tea has shown a
steady increase-1S94. S3.S pounds; 1926,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-12

1851; 1896. 2159; 1897, PALS; 1898, 3O7.S; 1899
to September 10 1901. The prospect is
that the crop of this year from the South
Fraser garden will exceed 500 pounds or
250 pounds per acre
LAS a yield of 200 pounds per acre is
quite exceptional in China, the result is
very encouraging, especially as there is
no reason to believe that this garden has
reached its maximum production. 1t is,
OF course, quite impossible to predict
what the ultimate yield may be- A crop
of zoe pounds to the acre is quite re-
munerative. Double that amount would
afford very handsome profit
The Dragons Pool variety proved very
hardy during and since the phenomenal
freeze of last February; when for the first
time in $50 years the thermometer fell to
zero. Very few plants succumbed to this
fierce ordeal, and the anticipation that the