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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

The Republicans of St. Johnsbury have
revealed themselves in an unfavorabe
Ii ght in this campaign. They seem to be
entirely oblvious TO the fact that they
have as longtime resident of their vii
lage a man of upright life, scholarly at
tainments and level headed judgment, who
has served with distinction on the supreme
bench of the state for almost 30 years, and
who, in brief term of little more than
year in the United States Senate, has
made for himself a national reputation.
They refused him delegation from his
own town to the Republican county con-
vention in June. 1t was at that time un-
derstood, if not explicitly agreed, that a
town representative for the support of his
candidacy to fill out Senator Morrilrs term
should be elected in September. But a
hree-coTneTed fight was put up, and a
Democrat was chosen on Tuesday. Think
of Judge James NJ. Tyler being thus ig-
nored, and worse, in his own town of Brat
! tleboro! For the case of the two men
would be as nearly parallel as it is possible
to suppose
From his home newspapers Judge Ross
has not received even decent consideration.
How the elder Stone mnst turn in his
grave when he sees The Caledonian-the
pride of his heart and the enterprise to
which he gave his life so that it might
stand for independence and fair play-so
given over to an alien master that Judge
Ross must go out of town for hearing
when he has anything to say through the
press, either to state his own attitude
toward the senatorial succession or on any
national ISSUE We hope the son of c. M.
Stone will some day come to himself and
recognize what heritage of birth he had
and to what use he debases it when, at the
will of his political master, he not only
shuts his columns against independent dis
cussion, but devotes them to publications
which violate the ordinary obligations of
personal friendship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
Highest Mark Ever Recorded in the State with
the Exception of 1895.
DILLINGHAM; WILL BE SENATOR
Despatch from State Committee Gives Returns
with Only One Town Lacking

Plurality 81 ,ooo majority ximately
is the in election
an expectant Nation.
1t
ception OF the phenomenal figures
the Republican
with political n tate.
Vermont the Weaihervane the criterion,
the other
of Bryan and Stevenson the back Of
Returns compiled the Burlington
the state show the gunor For Skney
This Sckney
abuaon
Holland
These
ticket II to
Sckneys plurality him
The compilation Allen of the
1854 The 6 Jackson
hnkage of 20 which
Sckneys will
House This but slight
il Republican.
Martin F. Allen of Frug
Burlington and COL Kt Hans Braeboo
Congress the first and second districts
he o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Rev. j. Edward Wrigh's sermon is a
good opening of our biennial discussion of
our liquor legislation, pro and con. 1t is
given in substance on the second page of
this paper. Mr.. Wrightis prohibtionist,
and he gives the facts to show why high
license does not commend itself to his ap-
proval. He does not call anybody who
does not agree with him "rummy." Let
us continue the discussion on this basis
If high license advocates can successfully
answer Mr.. Wright's main contention, that
there is just as much evasion and law
breaking under high license as under pro.
hibition, let them do it. There is no occa.
sion for the pot to call the kettle black in
debating question like this. The prohib-
itory law will not be repealed, and it would
not be if the people of Vermont were to
vote on it direct today or year from today
And The Phoenix would do all it could to
prevent its repeal until better assured than
we have ever yet been that the adoption of
high license would not mean simply letting
down the bars for the rum traffic. Honest
high license would be better than rotten
prohibition. OF this we have no doubt.
But the bare assertion does MT answer Mr..
Wright's contention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Since the News, in common with several
other papers in the Grout platoon, is con-
sumed with anxiety TO know "Who Pays
the Freight" while The Phoenix supports
Gov. Dillingham; we are minded to con-
tide to it one choice bit of information
heretofore kept a profound secret. We
delivered the goods at Gov. Dlllingham's
Office in Montpelier If. o. b." Don't know
what that means? Well, then, let's get at
1t another way. The Phoenix never solic-
tied an order from Gov. Dillingham;, and
he never let The Phoenix know that he
was open TO negotiations. The business
end OF the transaction was entirely neglect
ed. Last October, when the Grout papers
were being brought out one by one to re-
ceive their labels, the editor of this paper
said to a personal friend, who was also a
friend of Gov. Dillingham; and actively in
terested for him, that, while believing
thoroughly in Gov. Dillingham; as a man,
both in public and in private life, not even
mental decision had been reached as to
what the course of the paper would be on
would public declaration be made at that
early date, but that when the proper time
came the support of The Phoenix would
be given to the man deemed best fitted to
maintain the Vermont traditions in the
United States Senate. Beyond this there
would be no committal in advance to any
candidate
The matter was dropped then and
there, and it was never again referred to.
Not word of argument was attempted,
and from that time until the 25th day of
last May, when this paper made its declar-
alton in favor of Gov. Dillingham;, neither
the editor of The Phoenix, nor any person
connected with the paper, was ever in any
way approached or communicated with di-
rectly or indirectly, or in the remotest Way
with regard to Gov. Dillingham's candi-
dacy. Neither Mr.. Dillingham; nor any
friend of his knew what the course of The
Phoenix would be, and when our declara-
tion on the 25th of May appeared, it was
as new to Gov. Dillingham; and his friends
as it was to any other reader of The Phm-
nix. Whether this shows an honorable
and self-respecting attitude on Gov. Dill
lingham's part, the News, or any other in
quiring friend, may Judge for itself.
Perhaps this sounds strange to you?
Perhaps it had never occurred to you that
any goods of this kind could ever be deliv-
cred until it had been settled "Who Pays
the Freight"
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vote shows that there is no Republican
disaffection, and that no Republican vote
has gone over to Organism on the fake is
sue of imperialism. What is still more
significant Cor the Democratic party in the
country at large, it shows that the Demo
Gratis have not recovered from the demoral-
izatiOn and disgust into which the issue
of Organism plunged them four years ago.
Our Republican vote is large enough to
show decisively where Vermont stands.
1t is well for the Republicans of the nation
that our majority is not larger, for it proves
to the leaders that they are not to expect a
landslide to Mckinley in November, but
that the price of victory will be hard work
and constant vigilance until every vote is
polled on the 9Th day of November
Vermont Republicans have done their
full duty. They have reason to be satisfied
with the result of Tuesdays work. Now
let the Republicans of other states do as
we'll.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

mountains of North Luzon, where they
are in hiding, and awaiting the result of
the November election. General Otis
says they are supplied with newspapers
and informed by letters of the progress of
the campaign here, and will not give up
until the result is known. If Bryan is
defeated Aguinaldo will give up the fight
and accept the offer of amnesty. General
Otis says the educated classes are on the
side of the United States. He regards the
Philippine supreme court as one of the
ablest bodies in the world. Many of the
leading men in Manila we're educated in
Europe. These Filipinos stand by the
United States government, and deprecate
the position taken by Aguinaldo and his
rebel followers.
The outlook for the sugar crop to be
harvested in December is good, and large
rice crop is being planted.
General Otis says Spain never controlled
Luzon as well as our troops now control
it, and that our forces control the whole
archipelago, which Spain never pretended
to do. With Bryan's defeat in November
there will be better outlook in the islands
than they have ever before known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
The Senatorial Outlook.

The election of representatives indicates
the first joint ballot in the next assembly.
Mr.. Dillingham; is the choice of nearly all
of the representatives in Washington,
Windham, Bennington and Addison cOun-
ties. He has very large majority in
Chittenden and Windsor counties, he has a
lead in Orange and Rutland counties, and
good support in the little counties of La
moile and Grand Isle. The returns do not
clearly define the situation in Franklin
county, but it is expected that Dillingham;,
GrOut and Prouty will all have support
there. Seven Democrats have been elected
in the three Northeastern counties of the
state-Essex, Orleans and Caledonia. Mr..
Prouty carried his home town, Newport,
and he may have the support from other
towns in Orleans county. There are only
SO votes from these three counties. Con-
cedlng Gen. Grout nearly all of the votes
to come from the three counties which
have always stood by him strongly, it is
difficult to see from his meagre support in
other parts of the state where he will get
emo ugh votes to make him a formidable
candidate.
Mr.. Dillingham's election seems assured.
If the Democratic members stand united
for some Democratic candidate they may
be able to prolong the result beyond a sin
gle ballot, but the returns apparently indi-
cate a majority for Mr. Dillingham; over
all the other contestants.
The st. Albans Messenger, on Wednes-
day morning, wired Dillingham;, GrOut,
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Prouty and Ross, asking for an expression
of opinion as to the result of the elections
to the next legislature. Judge Ross made
no reply. Mr.. Dillingham; simply stated
that the returns seemed to indicate his
election. Mr., ProuJy said a conservative
estimate would give him 80 votes Gen.
Grout stated that he would have at least
1874 votes. The scheme whereby Gen.
Grout can figure 134 votes for himself, or
anywhere that number, is a mystery to the
ordinary arithmetician. There are 276
members of the two houses of the legisla-
ture, and l39 votes is the number neces-
sary for election. Gen. Grout is in the
fight to stay and evidently believes in the
Blaine policy-concede nothing, claim
everything, at time when his defeat seems
inevitable.
The Windham COu unty Delegation.
The st. JohnsbuIy CaledOniaD, one of
Gen. CIRCUITS home organs, gives a list of
delegates elected from certain towns. Six
Windham county towns are given, five
being labelled Grout and one Ross. Not
town in Windham county is given as for
Dillingham;. AS matter of fact only one
out and out Grout representative was elect
ed in Windham cOunty-Col. A. B. Frank
lin OF Townshend, widely known Grand
Army veteran and an able politician. Mr..
Gale, the Democratic representative elect
from Guilford, is generally called Grout
man, but Mr.. Gale stated yesterday that he
had not expressed preference. Mr. Whit
ney OF Marlboro, who is placed by the Cal
edonian in the Grout column, was instruct
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Where do the Democratic gains come in
that we heard about Tuesday night? The
state vote of the party is only two thousand
larger than it was in the nightmare year of
1896 and lacks more than 1900 of the
high-water mark of 1850 In 1898 there
were within two or three of as many Dem
ocratic members in the house as there will
be this year, and in 1890 there were 20
more than there will be this year In
spite of the dog days weather it really
looks ike a cold day for the Vermont
Democracy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Capt. Wilde of the Oregon says that the
ship went on an uncbarted rock which
was hidden under 2l feet of water. The
naval officials apparently accept his state
ment as true, and release him from blame,
for he is still in command. 1t is good news
that the ship has been fully repaired and is
again in active service. She is now doing
guard duty in the Yang,ts Kiang river
Just below Shanghai.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

It's COnfrtres.
The editor of this paper had no idea that
he was touching the Grout contingent in
such very sore spot when, two weeks ago,
he charged Gen. Grout with "unpardon-
able ignorance" of the bearing of the court
decisions on the constitutionality of certain
oleomargarine legislation. Most of the
Grout papers wobbled about this point last
week, intimating, if not really saying, that
The PhUniX was wrong, that it had be-
trayed its own "ignorance," or that it had
been misinformed by some lawyer. This
week even the Rutland News has taken
the trouble to tumble into the same hole.
Not one of the Grout papers has shown in
telligent comprehension of the subject, or
touched the main point at issue. On the
supposition that their editors have ever
read the article on "Oleomargarine Under
the Law" printed in The Phoenix of Aug.
"A, their comments upon it do not COM
mend their intelligence. No law with pro-
visions exactly like those of the Parker
bill has ever been brought before the
courts, but all decisions upon oleomarga-
rine laws thus far rendered by the United
States supreme court indicate that the bill
was unconstitutional in principle. This
was the point of the article. About this
conclusion there is no chance for contro-
versy. There is a chance for no end Of
quibbling on irrelevant points, but on the
essential point the indications are conclu-
sive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

e. P. Wright of Westminster will be
candidate for doorkeeper of the house at
the coming session of the legislature He
is man with excellent qualifications for
that position, both in personal address and
executive ability, and will have strong and
deserved support in this part of the state.
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Bryan's Defeat the One Thing Essential.

Brysn's Defeat the One Thing Essential.
Gen. Otis, formerly in command in the
Philippines, and who recently returned
home, spoke confidently of the situation in
the islands when in Washington at the be-
gining of this week. He says the people
are perceptibly improving in their attitude
toward the United States, as order gradually
pervades the islands, and assumes a PER
manent and settled character. But for
the pending presidential election the Fill
pinos would furnish almost no occasion
for the presence of troops. The masses of
the people are quiet and cor rvAtive, pre-
ferring to 60 about their Nations and
secure a livelihood rath continue
the conditions of war.
Aguinaldo and about $50 followers are
keeping alive the leaVen Of hope in the
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And by the way, don't any of you worry
about those extra copies. The Phoenix
has used a good many sample copies on its
own account, with good results, the past
summer. There is no mortgage on the
plant of the Office, and we have at present
no overdue bank notes which are likely to
interfere with the payment of the bills thus
incurred.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
We Hope the Prssass WIN BE FulnIlsd.
From the New York Tribune.l

1t will not be seriously disputed that
with a plurality recorded for the Republi-
can candidate for governor larger than has
been given in any other presidential year
but one, Tuesdays election in Vermont
presages Republican triumph in the
country next November hardly second in
brilliance and decisiveness TO that achiev-
ed in 1896
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FAIR HAVEN, VT, Sept. 7, 1900


the state with the exception Lowell
Sickney 1892
Scknes majority, O15 Lowell
The Associated Press compiled
from all Sckn has As 6 Sen plurality
Of 81, 463 and majority 30192.
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And mind where you are at the quarter
turns, and keep your wind for the home
stretch,
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Here you have the pace, gentlemen,
Now let the bunch get down to business.
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Inc result IN eTmOuL exceeds Jne most
sanguine expectation entertained by any
Vermont Republican. In spite of the
seeming inactivity of the campaign, the
Republican vote is the largest ever cast in
any election, except in the years 1896 and
1888, and the majority is larger by almost
5000 votes than in any year in the history
of the party, except 1896. For purpose of
comparison, here are the four high water
mark years in Vermont political history.
1880.
Roswell Farnham, Rep, 47,S4S
Edward j. Phelps, Dem 2l,2i5
NJ. o Heath, Greenback, 1873
Scattering, lS
Total, 70,684
Majority for Farnham, 25,Uly
1888.
Dillingham;, Rep, 4s,5ss
Shurtleff, Dem, 1882
Seeley, Pro, S79
Scattering,
Total 60,426
Majority for Dillingham; 27,6ls
1896.
Grout, Rep, 53,426
J9ckson, Dem, 1850
ALI others, 1,6Il
Total, 90, 9a2
Majority for Grout. 36,93O
1900.
Stickney, Rep, 4S,23
Senter Dem, l6962
Scattering, 1876
Total 66,401
Majority for stichney, SOOl5
These figures show what Tuesdays vote
means. The Republican vote was almost
identical in numbers with the vote in the
two high-water mark years, 1880 and 1888,
previous to 1896. The Democratic vote is
only two thousand larger than in 1896 when
the party was in a state of apathy and de-
moralzation, and it lacks more than 1000
votes of the high water mark reached by
the party in 1880 when Edward j. Phelps
was its candidate. The Democratic vote
was larger in 1872 Q6,61O, in 1876 III, ,O42),
in 1878, (11240, in 1880 III, ,245), in 1884
90, ,S2O), in 1886 Q7,1s7, in 1888 Q0, 0,52O,
in 1890 Q9, ,299), and in 1892 Q9,2l0, than
it is this year.
If we suppose that even two thousand
or three thousand disgusted gold Democrats
voted the Republican ticket in 1896, who
have this year either refrained from voting
or have returned to their party allegiance,
it accounts for nearly the whole difference
between the Republican vote of this year
and of 1896.
But the essential thing is that Tuesdays
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Special Notices.

II J. KNOwLTON, superintendent of Pros
Ls pect Hill Cemetery has a lo~ erinR device
which is available for use if wanted 3I37
Y OST-On Nam or Canal street, fine hem
IL stitched handkerchief, lace trimmed. Will
the fio der please leave at Greer es drug store.
r OST-Gold filed, open face, stem winding,
II Waltham watch and gold plated chain.
Finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving at
Freeman Scott's store. SO lw
ENOR SALE-Slate Grave Vaults Inquire of
II E. j. KNOWLTON, superintendent Prospect
Hill Cemetery, 81 South Main St "a SO
SPIRITUALISM, Table lifting, spirit rapping,
- slate writing, second sight Would you like
to know all about and how to do themy A book
Of $50 pages, over 90 illustrations, tells you the
whole story, 81 post paid You will not be dis
appointed u you order one. j. c. ESTABROOK,
Keene, n. H. 3. 4w
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We re all looking at you, Maine.
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$1,000! The figures look well in print.
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gaantEn.

WAINT1,EETR,T,5 cords of wood chopped: CD,
Wv WHITMAN. 3if
WyANTED-Fami washings to do at home
W Address II. M. b, West Brattleboro.
NTANTED-A good man to work in meat
w. bnsiness. WILMINGTON MEAT MAR
KET Wilmington, VT &c
WANTED-A machine man, competent to
w take charge OF an up to date wood work
ing plant. Steady work and good wages w. W.
PUl NAM 6 CO., Organ Manufacturers, Staun-
ton, Va SO Nv
Wy ANTED-A good capable woman for gen
w eral homework in family Of five persons
fair wages and proper consideration. Address OF
call, MRS. L. W. HAwLEY, 12 Chapu St. Brat
tlebcro, VT. Shall be absent until Sept g. 30 lw
90 Rent.
ITO RENr-Fiv room tenement; 93 Frost st.
9Iu
ITO RENT-A pleasant five room tenement in
4 Granite block. o. J. PRATT 22n
1NO RtNT-Tenement at % South Main street
L All new and very cheap. G.. r RICE, No.
Crosby street, brhttleboro. VT 361
ITO RENT-First class tenement; five large
Il rooms, sewer connections; 30 month; 3 Cot
tage street. MRS E. NJ. COLLIER 353w
W hENI-lIarge urnlSned room small room
Il adjoining. Would accommodate two or
three persons. Also table board. MRS. Il. A.
CURTIS. Elm street 36tt
Gur Sale.
DOR SALE-A large sheep. trained to run a
II power machine. j. +. HUBBARD, Vernon,
VT. 3+3i
LNOR SALE-One two horse power, made by
II A. w. Gray's sons. Nearly new. Call on or
address w. f. PIERCE, East Putney, VT 32tf
INOR SALE. Your chance for good invest.
II ment The Geddis property on Green street.
Must he sold to settle an estate. Enquire Of
W. r. GEDDIS. 7tf
TNOR SALE-One high grade shorthorn bull
4 eight ana one halI months old' dark red
with star; good one win exchange for a COW.
WM. r. RAND, Newfane, Vt. s5lt
| INOR SALE-The residence Of the late T. B
| IL Deming, pleasantly situated in the village of
| West Brattleboro. Terms easy. Inquire Of II
| F WeHtherhead, near the premises, or Of NJ !.
| Reed Administrator, Vernon, W. 3|f
ENOR SALE in Brattleboro, only twenty min
| Il utes drive from Main street, l3lacre farm
| with lots Of chestnut, hemock and pine timber.
Would exchange for a house ii the village.
Two new milch cows for sale.
CHARLES w. SARGENT.
BOX 4e4 81 ".
NOR SALE-A bay gelding six years old;
Il weighs 1000 pounds; an extra driver. we'll
| bred from Wilkes stocg perfectly sound and kind
| works well anywhere, desirable horse for farm
| or family Have too many horses price there
| fore low. ADDRESS Bedng Farm, Post office
| box 50. South Vernon Vt "a
TARM FOR SALE-The Isaac Eddy farm On
| Il the Connecticut river in Vernon, Vt two
miles from Brattleboro post.ofiice to be sold, 70
| close estate. This farm comprises l75 acres OF
wood, tage and pasture land, is well suited for
| dairying, gardening, tobacco growing or summer
| boarders' The buildings are c. nvenient, in good
| repair and supplied with running water. Loca
| tion pleasant and healthful Taxes very low
| Inquire on the premises of JOEL FLAGG, Ad.
| ministrator, Guilford, VT. sG4w
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Continued on the 2th pOgs.)
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WANTED--5O cords of wood chopped. C.
w WHITMAN. 3i II
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NOR SALE-A bay gelding six years old;
II weighs 1900 pounds; an extra driver. well
bred from Wilkes stocg, perfectly sound and kind,
works well anywhere, desirable horse for farm
or family. Have too many horses price there.
fore low. ADDRESS Beld.ng Farm, or Post Office
box 50. South Vernon. VT. "a
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Ny yANTED-Family washings TO do at hom
w Address II. NJ. B., West Bratteboro.
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BustnEss Garns.

YAMES CONLAND, M. D.,
u PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Once in Crosby Book. Hours to. Q A. NJ, 1 to
lP.M. Resd nee corner Main and Walnut SITS.
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Gor Sale.

dor sALE--A large sheep. trained to run a
II power machine. j. +. HUBBARD, Vernon,
Vt. 3|3i