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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
A Curious Result of Irrigation.

Experienced irrigators of the arid
lands of the West say that where the
character of the soil is loose and sandy
as 1t is In many parts of the central
valley of California and often else
where in the West, it drinks up the
water put upon it in a most astonish-
ing way. Thousands and thousands
of gallons are run over it and quickly
absorbed by the thirsty soil when IT.
rigation is first begun, and this
may be continued for two or three
years If the soil is deep. After sew
eral years of continuous soaking, how
ever, during which time the ground
has taken great quantities of water, it
reaches a condition approaching sat
uration, when 1t no longer needs more
to make it suitable for crops, and the
question may even become one of get
ting rid of the surplus. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the country where
Fresno in Southern California, stands
today was originally a desert, arid
waste, where sheep had to scramble
for a living in a good year, and fire.
quently starved to death in a dry one.
Today there are thousands of acres of
land under cultivation there and the
prODlem Is no longer one Oh irrigation,
but of drainage; and there is being
now seriously agitated in San Joaquin
Valley the question of the construction
of a great drainage canal to carry off
the irrigating water.
In the city of Tulare, when the
whlCe people first went there, water
could not be found in wells at depths
less than rs to 100 feet below the sur
face of the ground. Today 1t is i'm
possible to pump a we'll dry; it is even
difficult to pump it down foot; 10 or
Is feet below the surface the country
seems to have become a great sponge.
The reason for this rather surprising
result of irrigation is that water in
troduced upon a given tract, sinks into
the soil and in the course of years
widely overfiows its boundary, thor
oughly moistens the adjoining lands
and completely changes the character
of the whole section. The signifi-
canoe of this result is that though at
first investments in irrigating plants
give returns for but limited area, in
the course of years the same plant will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
A LARKlN c. MEAD LETTER.
Famous Sculptor Has Warm REGARD
for Vermont and Friends Here.

for Vermont and Friends Here.
From the st. Adams Messenger
Larkin G.. Mead, the famous sculp-
tor, has always had warm regard for
Vermont. Although a native of Ches-
terfield, N. H., he removed at an early
age to Brattleboro where he received
his schooling. He displayed his UNI
mistakable talent while quite young
by modelling in the snow a colossal
figure of an angel which excited much
admiration.
Mr.. Meade now resides in Florence.
Italy. In a letter to former Governor
Edward G. Smith, of this city, he asks
to be remembered to old friends in the
Green Mountain state. The letter fol-
lows:
MY dear Governor Smith:
81 beg when you get home to re-
member me most cordially to my
friend Admiral George Dewey, to my
friend Brad Smalley, to my friend
George Hooker, to my friend Charles
S. Forbes, to my friend ex-Gov. Stew
art, my friend julius Estey, to my
friends ex-Gov. Holbrook, Senator Proc.
tor. Frank Goodhue, Thomas W. Wood
| famous painter), Robert Gordon
Hardie, who is also a famous painter
and host of other good friends that
may inquire of me.
81 prefer meeting a Vermont gov
ernor or former governor rather thar
king or emperor.
81 am, yours with high regards,
"LARKIN G. MEAD.
Florence, Italy, 81 Via Cavour, May
%, 1901"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
DEATHS.

In Townshend. July %, Willis Dutton, %.
In Windham. July -, Frank Hastings %.
In Halifax. Grovel. July q, Elliot Green, IS.
In Brattleboro, July 81, Mrs Calista j. Lynde,
%.
In West Townshend, July p. Norman w.
Wood. Il.
In Stratton, July "A. Mrs. Loyisa WING
In Cuba. near Cienfuegos July %, William
H. Cary 81.
In Brattlcboro, July y, Theodore Augustus
Turner ~.
In Windsor. July p. three-days-uld son of
Mr. and Mrs. W. +. Aver.
In Brattleboro, July y, Mrs. Almira L. Car
penter widow of George G.. Allen. -.
In Dummerston. July 81. Mrs. Aurelia Laugh
ton Morse widow of Ashley Morse. ~.
In Guilford, July - Mrs. Elizabeth Betsey
Burdick. ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
IONT PHOENIX BRATTLEBoRO, FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1901.

have opened up for occupation and
cultivation a much larger area than
was originally expected. This view
of the matter is interesting and sug-
gestive of the possibilities of present
irrigated lands in the next generation.
Data concerning the conditions are be-
ing brought together by the United
States Geological Survey as part of
it's investigation of the extent to which
the ariu land can be redeemed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
MARRIAGES.

In West Dover, July ~. John Patten and
Mrs. Flora Eddy French Fuller.
In Stratton, July %, at the parsonage, by
Rev. o. II. Palmer, william H. Stiles and Julia
f. Lackey, both of Stratton.
In Brattleboro, July 81, by Rev. II. X. Miles,
George Samuel Wright of Bethel and Miss
Stella Lula Elmer of Brnttleboro.
In Hinsdale. n. H.. July 30, by Rev. W. f.
White. Prof. Edwin Lewis Robinson of st.
Louis, Mo-, and Miss Gertrude e. Leach of
Hinsdale.
In Jacksonville July % by A. a. Dutterfeld.
Esq. Homer +. Hicks and Mrs. Abigail j.
Hicks both of Nottingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
WEST RRArrLERoRo.

Miss Lillian Clark has returned to
Yonkers after brief visit at her home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Otis and two
nephews, Sidney and Arthur Otis, have
returned to Yonkers, N. Y, after a
weeks visit at their cousins, Mrs.
H. J. Clarks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

The body of Mrs. Mary L. Leach
of Fairfield who disappeared from Bur-
lington July 10, was found in the Wi
noosh river Tuesday evening. She
probably committed suicide.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

WANTED-One or two EXPERIENCED
w LADY CLERKS also one or two bright
active young men to learn the dry goods bust
ness. Enquire in person of o. j. PRATT. 27tt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
BIRTHS.

In Windsor, July 81, son TO Mr. and Mrs. w
f. Aver, formerly of Putney.
In Brookline, July %, Il daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs Nelson Smith and granddaughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Potwin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
That Beautiful Gloss

Comes from the varnish in Devoe's Var
nish Floor Paint; costs cents more
quart though. Sold by Robbins & cowles
Don't miss the "LincoIn Sale" at the
Brooks House Shoe Store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

T OST-Aug. LIST. green LIZARD PIN, with
LpeaTl and ruby eyes. Lost between 81 Canal
ST.. and railroad depot. Reward if left at L.
p. Barnes's, 81 Canal St. city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarees'
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc. 2bc. II O. @. @. fall druggists refund money
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
Impaired Digestion

now, but it will be IL neglected.
The uneasbness after eating, fits of nerv-
Gus headache, sourness Of the stomach, and
disagreeable belching may not be very bad
now, but they will be II the stomach Is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspepsia is such a miserable disease
that the tendency to 1t should be given
early attention. This is completely over
come by
Hoods SdrSdpGriLLG
which strengthens thewhole digestive system
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

ITO RENT-After June l, Groom tenement
Il on Terrace street, all modern improve
ments. CHARLES MINER. 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

Rev. e. E. Lombard and wife, Mrs.
T, NJ. Whitaker, Miss Flora Whitaker,
and Misses Ellen and Marion Stark went
to Springfield Mass. yesterday morning
to attend the annual Adventist camp
meeting, Rev. and Mrs. Lombard VIII
visit friends in Boston and Chelsea before
their return.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
mantro.

WTANTED-By lady and gentleman, board
w and rooms with bath. Address X. b.,
Battleboro. 3l-lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

ITO RENT;-One large room in Devens
i block. Enquire of r. HARMON. 15tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02
90 Bent.

RIO RENTING tenements; 50 and 49, W. R.
Il GEDDIS. 2-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

ITO RENT-Large unfinished room with
i closet, in rear of "a High street. Rent 50
per month. Inquire of Miss Mcintosh at
house. 81 lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

TINO RENT-Pleasant tenement corner Lo-
i Gust and Vine streets, well arranged, hard
wood floors in dining room and kitchen. En-
quire III. B. LARKIN. 3l-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-02

FTNO RENT.-By the week, seven-room, fur
Il nished cottage at Sunset lake. Beds and
all other cOnveniences for parties of 10 TO 10.
Enquire of GEORGE II. HARRIS or n. II.
WHITE Brattleboro. 3l-lw
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-18
A Most Astonisbed Woman.

II thought | should drop dead" said
Mrs. William Black, the other morning,
as she explained 10 the Detroit Journal
how she had seen picture Of her long
lost brother, Allen McCaskell, in a
biograph view at Wonderland Saturday
afternoon.
Haven't seen Allen for eight years"
she continued, land no letter has come
from him for more than n year We all
thought that he had been killed. Just
by chance, or the workings Of Provi-
dence, | dropped into Wonderland,
where my husband Is stage manner,
| didn't care much about the biograph,
and was watching child next to me.
Something made me look up when the
picture Of toe Fourteenth regiment
evacuating Febin was shown,
There before my very eyes, was my
brother. walking along and smiling. 1t
it a very clear picture and the figures
stand out In bold relief against the
white background Of the Chinese wall.
My brother Is a tall man, six feet two,
so that ! couldn't mistake him.
ut almost made me have Mysteries.
I waited until the second performance
and saw the view again. There was no
doubt about t. Alien was alive and
walking before me.
cover a year ago he had yellow fever
and was IN the hospital for a long time,
He sent me a picture from Manila and
q box OF handk5rchieis. Since then |
haven't heard from him, nor has any
Of the family. lie enlisted as a volun-
teer at the time Of the Spanish war
and all through the campaign in Cuba,
After that he Joined the regulars and
went to the Philippines and then to
China. His rowing disposition made the
army just the thing for hlm."-Ex-
change.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-18

an q ogden, lars ,y mission in Germany
p"' ,,rg The following young
thursday ego'' vent to Huntsville ana
.,,OIe OF ogden evening at the dance
Az. 'r@ei c9 NH, Jennie MSK Ss3"s Julia
Se5a Eecle3s' Nessrs Joseph Fou ,t..ai
Tsght anl, S1u VIII Toller, Alfred
Tl,duo and Guy Clark
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
STAMFORD FAMILY SdIPWRECK-
 ED
Struck Long Islands South Shore on
 the Way Back from Cuba.


 1 Struck Long Islands South Shore on
 the Way Back from Cuba.
 Bridgeport, March 2S.--Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hine, of Stratford and their two boys, fourteen and three years old, respectively, were passengers on the Norwegian steamship Gwent, which went ashore and was wrecked at Long Beach, L. T., in a fog early yesterday morning and narrowly escaped drown- ing. They were in a leaky lifeboat for several hours before the crew of the life-saving station found them. They came to this city last evening and to- day went to their home at Stratford, rather the worse for their unpleasant experience in the fog and cold rain
 MT. Hine is an electrical engineer in the employ of the General Electric company, of Syracuse, N. Y. He went to Cuba some time ago to establish an electrical plant. A week ago they left Banes, Cuba, on the steamship, which had 8 cargo of bananas, a crew of twenty and two other passengers. The ship was commanded by a captain named Tltland, who was making his first trip as master.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
NEW HOPE IN THE SOUTH.

The following extract from a lengthy
 article in the we'll known Cincinnati publication, Chic, regarding the recent trip through the south of party of merchants from Cincinnati, will be in
 teresting to our readers;
 l ". A. Hemphill, the head of the At | lanta Constitution, one of the most | powerful papers below the Ohio, and
 one of the strongest speakers in that | progressive city, was the spokesman | for the reception committee of Georgia s | capital, where the Ohioans were intro duced to Governor Candler on the way home.
 "Governor Candler," said he, q am
 sure you will appreciate the pleasure
 that l experience when I introduce them, of meeting these distinguished
 gentlemen from Cincinnatl--Cincin the only city that ever spent twenty five million dollars to extend it's trade
 and that road was built down to do bus
 mess with us. I tell you that down here
 in Georgia we all swear by Cincinnati
 and the Southern road. It has been a
 great success, and there is a deal on for
 a new lease with the Southern railroad
 system. The only difference in the way
 of the completion of this exceedingly
 important matter is one hundred and fifty thousand dollars Now, MT. Gov ernor, you know the significance of the Southern to Atlanta and whot is your idea of this matter?"
 Governor Candler, with a smile upon his face replied in the warmest man. ner, and said "Why, in the closing of deal that means so much to the fu- ture of both the south and to Cincin- nati, such sum should never be thought of. If it can't be fixed up any other way, we'll pay it ourselves" Af- ter this he extended the freedom of the city and the state to the Buckeyes And this is but one of the many strik- ing remarks made upon tho signal im- portance of the Southern railroad in the affairs of the south.
 After making the trip this fact was apparent to every one. All of the de- veloping cities are on the line of the system that has built up the Southern to Its present excellence. It's in every body's mouth that the actual boom this time the healthy and natural one dated from the time of the consolidation of the numerous lines Into one compa- ny, and the masterly hand of Samuel Spencer, president, showed itself by the thousands spent in terminals, depots, and in every channel that would in- crease the facilities of the south. The leading men in all the cities who ad- dressed the dinners and receptions, spoke at length upon the part that the system mad played in their growth At Mobile, where the Spencer regenera- ting spirit has only begun to show itself, the citizens are singing paeans of praise that the Southern has acquired the Mo- bile & Ohio, and is thus given an outlet that insures to that city the great help that it has all along needed. The
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
NEBRASKA DEADLOCK OVER.
Two Republican Senators Elected Yes
 terday.

Two Republican Senators Elected Yes
 terday.
 Lincoln, Neb, March 28.--J. H. Mill lard, of Omaha and Governor Charles
 H. Dietrich were nominated by the re- publican caucus, this morning, for the l long and short term United States sen- ators. respectively, and were elected by the joint session of the legislature at noon. Each received seventy votes the entire republican strength. MT. Willard will assume the seat of Senator Thurston, and Governor Dietrich the seat of the late Senator Hayward, now 1 occupied by Senator Allen under an ap- l pointment by the governor.
 | Repeated caucuses and daily ballot for two months and half tell the story of the struggle for the two vacant seats of Nebraska in the United States Senate. When the republican caucus adjourned at 1 o'clock this morning, the deadlock apparently was as firm as ever. On reassombling at 8 o'clock the men who had prevented a nomination several days ago of D. E. Thompson began going over to Grouse, but could not muster enough votes to reach any solution of the difficulty. MT Thomp- son finally announced his decision to withdraw from the contest for the short term, and suggested that his followers take up Governor Dietrich.
 Immediately Edward Rosewater of Omaha, candidate for the long term, an- nounced his withdrawal, and suggested to his friends the name of Mir Willard Meiklejohn also withdrew. Two ballots were then taken. On the first Cover nor Dietrich received 67 votes and his nomination was made unanimous. Grouse received S5 and Willard 39. Be- fore the second ballot was half finished several changes were made to Willard, and then Grouse finally withdrew be- fore the completion of the vote Mill lard's nomination was declared unani- nous.
 Senator-elect Willard was born in Hamilton, Can, in 1886. He came to Nebraska in 1856 and has resided since then in Omaha, He was the founder of the Omaha National bank, of which in- stitution he is still the president. He was for many years a director of the Union Pacific railroad, but has not been connected with the road under the re- organization. He has never held pub lie office.
 Charles H. Dietrich, elected for the short term is governor of Nebraska and president of the German National bank, of Hastings. He was born in Aurora, H., in 1853, and came to this state in 1887. Prior to his nomination for governor on the republican ticket last year, he had never been in politics.
 Governor Dietrich's election to the Senate will raise Lieutenant Governor Savage to the office of governor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
SMOKER
Given by the Veteran Blues to the Ac-
 tive Members of the Company.

Given by the Veteran Blues to the Ac- tive Members of the Company. The Veteran Blues association, com prising ex-members of Company D, Second regiment, gave smoker to the active members of the company We'd nesday night in Arion hall and the af- fair which was the first annual, was very successful one.
 Where were about one hundred pres ent, including many of the first mem- bers of the company. The master of ceremonies was ex-Sergeant Peterick and after an address of welcome he called on Captain Isbell for the first toast. Captain Isbell spoke in behalf of the company. Other speakers were Lieutenant Page, Lieutenant filling, General A. H. Embler, one of the found- CTS of the company, Major Tilson and eX-Lieutenant Williams.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
THE DAISY CHAIN"
To be Given for the First Time at t

To be Given for the First Time at the United Church Chapel.
 Liza schumann's song cycle, "The Daisy Chain" is to be given, for the first time in New Haven, under the auspices of the Elm City Free Kinder garten association at the United church of the association has been peculiarly fortunate in securing for the quartette the same singers who are to give this music at the coming May Festival;
 Miss Florence May Loomis soprano.
 Miss Louise Daniker, contralto
 Walter E. Schneeloch, tenor.
 William E. Morgan, baritone.
 Walter R. Cowles, accompanist.
 Readings will also be given by John w. Wetzel, of Yale university.
 All who care for music will welcome the opportunity to hear another work by the author of "In a Persian Gar den." She has grouped together twelve Songs of Childhood" written by Stevenson, Alma Tadema and others, arranging them in part for solo render ing, in part for quartette.
 The entertainment Is given for the benefit of the association, and the pro- ceeds are to go toward the maintenance of the three kindergartens which it now supports, one at Welcome Hall on Oak street, one on Lloyd street, and one on Ferry street.
 The following ladies have consented to act as patronesses: Mrs. Edward E. Bradley, Mrs. Franklin Bradley, Mrs. Walter Camp Mrs. George B. Farnam, Mrs. Henry w. Farnam, Miss Elsie Farnam, Mrs George J. Ladd, Mrs Mrs. Charles Gould Morris Mrs. William A. Rice Mrs. George 5. Stevens. Mrs. William Kneeland Town send Mrs. Morris F. Tyler, Mrs. Fred erick Wells Williams.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
IN Ef4YpTA

Great praise is given the excellent work done by the young ladies who take the part of Hebrew maidens in the op- eretta Egypta. They are attendants of Florence Mae Loomis, who takes the character of Miriam and is one of the principal soloists of Egypta. The names of the Hebrew maidens are Edna s. Augur Jennie Alice Merwin, Ethel A. Leigh, Emma Isabelle Hart, Mabel Grant Andrews, Susan T, Newell, Lil- Han l. DeBussey, Myra E. Futile, Edith F. Bishop, D. Gertrude Duell and Cath ,erine Stanley Treat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
lays on the charge of begging.

days on the charge of begging. He was arrested Wednesday,
 The charges against Carrie Rosen- quist who was arrested on Monday by Detective Captain Cowles for theft from several of the leading stores in the center of the city, was continued at the request of Attorney Goodhart, who had been retained in the case by the accused.
 A fine of $1 and costs was levied Gn August Rekofsky. Hebrew, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Po- liceman Dippold, of the Grand avenue precinct, for the theft of clans and oysters from one of the beds in the harbor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Recorded in the Office of the Towl
 Clerk Yesterday

Recorded in the Office of the Town Clerk Yesterday. The following real es.ate transfers were recorded in the office of the town clerk yesterday:
 Warranty deeds-Thomas Deslsin to Ann F. Cassidy, 35 feet on Gilbert street; Frederick P. and Mary L. Rhe- bin, to Matthias and Amelia Germain. 154 feet on Adeline street: Spencer A. Clark and Frederick R. Thompson. to Jeremiah Smith, ct all, 50 feet on How ard avenue.
 Qui. claim deeds: Daniel E. McNa- mara to Mary E. O'Connor, 30 feet on Hudson street; Frederick c. Candee to r. Todd, 40 feet on Eaton street; War Ten N. Terrel to F. Todd, 40 feet on Eaton street; National Savings bank to Charles II. Crockett, S5 feet on York street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
NAVAL, MILITIA DANCE,

The second dance to be given by the local division of the Connecticut Naval battalion will be held in Music hall on the evening of April Il, and 1t Is ex- pected that there will be a large and se- lect attendance. The first dance about two months ago was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the year, and the one to be given next month will even eclipse that one. Tickets may be pur- chased of the committee and there will be no sale at the door on the evening of the dance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
TWENTIETH CENTURY LEAGUE

Held Annual Meeting Last Night in the
 First Methodist Church
 The annual meeting of the Twentieth Century league was held last night in the First Methodist church. Besides the election of officers an interesting report was given by the treasurer, N. A. Fullerton, showing that about $56,OO0 has been collected of the s75,0o0 pledged to raise the debt from the Methodist churches of this city before July 1.
 After the routine business of the meeting the following officers were re- elected:
 President-Henr H, Benedict.
 First vice president-John T. Manson. Second vice president-L, w. Moody. Third vice president-C. H. Platt. Secretary-A. J. Smith.
 Corresponding secretary-Peter Bow man.
 Treasurer-N. A. Fullerton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-03-29
COMMON PLEAS COURT CALBN
 OAR

The common pleas short calendar for to-day is as follows.
 Sarah J. Lewis vs. John E. Healy; Rufus Warehouse company vs. Peter Dejon; the Warrenburg Wooen compa- ny vs. J. Peter Dejon; the Perth Am boy Terra Gotta company vs. the c. D. Kinney company; Walter Judson vs. John Geenty ct ux. the Hallwood Cash Register company vs. Miah H. Bart lett; Mary Ellen Noonan vs. James Cain; Thomas Allen, 3d, vs. the Peck & Bishop company; the c. N Pierce com psny vs. c. w. Dayton.