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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

The Coal Situation.

After careful discussion with his cab
met advisers Of the threatening sttua.
tion developed by the coal strike
President Roosevelt on Wednesday
sent kilograms to the presidents of
the leading coal companies and to
President Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers, asking them to meet him in
Washington at II o'clock today for a
mutual conference "in regard to the
failure of the coal supply, which has
become a matter of vital concern to
the whole nation" All of the men in.
vited signifed their acceptance. It
is believed that the President did not
take this important step until he had
received assurances that such a con
ference would be agreeable to the
mine operators and to the head of the
strikers. Great confidence is felt
that the outcome of the conference
will be an agreement which will end
the strike and cause immediate re-
sumption of operations in the mines
Gov Crane of Massachusetts, was in
conference with the President on
Tuesday This is significant from
the fact that Gov. Crane brought the
strike of the Boston teamsters to an
end last spring by conference SINH
lar to that to be held today. Beyond
the call for this conference there have
been no important developments in
the strike situation during the week,
except that it has caused increasing
alarm to the public day by day. The
story is the same from all parts of the
country. There is no hard coal to
be had, and there is none in sight In
New York city the price has gone to
25 cents a bushel, which means $25 a
ton. In Boston Mayor Collins called
a conference of leading citizens to
take measures to provide fuel for the
poor during the winter, and a commit
tee was appointed to take immediate
action. Coal will be imported from
Wales for this purpose If necessary.
The possibility of bringing legal pro-
ceedings to put the coal companies in
to a receivership, and thus cause i'm
mediate resumption of work, has been
widely discussed, and action to this
effect was begun in Boston. II is
said, however, that President Roose-
welt and his cabinet became convinced
that there were no legal measures
which the Federal government could
take that would cause resumption of
work in the mines in season to be of
any benefit the coming winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
COUNTY COURT.

John A. Davis of Dover VS.. w. II.
Churchill, Apt, of Dover.
The trial of this case began last week
Friday. Tuesday morning the jury
brought in a verdict for plaintiff to re-
cover S47,3S. This was an action brought
by plaintiff to recover bill for saving
lumber for defendant The defendant
claimed damage on the ground that the
lumber was not sawed according to con-
tract. .. Il. Butterfield for plaintiff
c. S. Chase for defendant.
State VS.. John Janetta of Bellows Falls
This was an action against Jannetta
for stealing one box of coffee valued al
S1.OO. and one bottle of whiskey, valued
at S100, from a Boston & Maine railroad
freight car. The case was tried Tues
day, and Tuesday evening the jury
brought in a verdict of guilty. Jannetta
was in the employ of the railroad, and
the evidence of the state was to the ef-
feet that by virtue of a search warrant
the little box of coffee was found in
Jannetta's house, the box being the same
kind found in cars broken open at the
transfer in North Walpole. AS to the
whiskey, the state put in evidence the
admissions of Jannetta to States At.
torney Weston, Deputy Sheriff Thompson
and Burns, a Boston & Main special
agent. The respondent put in no evi-
dence. States Attorney Weston and
Fits for state Williams and Ryder fol
respondent.
Wednesday there was a hearing in the
case of the Bay State Installment com.
pany against C. G. Turner. This was
an action OF replevin, brought by the
company to recover some clocks, rugs
etc. turned over to Mr.. Turner by one
Wilson, who had been selling goods fol
the company, and who had been board
ing at the Brattleboro House, and owed
bill to the house. The company claimed
that Wilson was selling on commission
and had no authority to turn the goods
out for his bills. Defendant insisted thai
there was no evidence of such limita.
tion of Wilson's authority, and that the
goods had been taken in payment of the
bill, The jury rendered a verdict fol
the plaintiffs. Barber for plaintiff; Fits
and Gibson for Turner
Divorces granted this week. Phillip
Clough from Estella l. Clough for will
full desertion; Charles F. Horton from
Nellie Horton for wilful desertion; Car
rie B. Whitman from Frank e. Whit
man for wilful desertion; James B. All.
bee from Isabella NJ Allbee for wilfu
desertion; Frank Fuller from Helen Full
Ter for intolerable severity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
Speaker MerrlfleId,s Speech.
On taking the Speakers chair We'd
nesday morning Mr.. Merrifield said:

On taking the Speakers chair We'd
nesday morning Mr.. Merrifield said:
Gentlemen of the House of Represen-
tatives: 1 sincerely thank you for this
evidence of your confidence in me. /
fully realize the fact that l shall not
be equal to the duties to which you have
called me unless l receive in very large
measure your help. This 1 ask for and
believing that ii will be granted to me,
accept the trust that you have placed
in my hands and pledge you my best
efforts to administer 1t impartially.
We have been summoned here by the
people of our state to act for them on
questions of more than ordinary interest
and importance. We come with widely
differing views on some of the questions
which we are to determine. To harmon
ize these Views on some basis which shall
be just to all interests, ais far as pos
sible, may seem to us a difficult task.
But we can perform 1t, my fellow-mem-
bers, II we place uppermost, as l. believe
we will, one purpose-that purpose the
attainment of the greatest possible public
good Let us, then, resolve, as We take
the oath of office this morning to sink
behind our pledge of fealty to state and
country, every personal preference not in
accord with this high purpose Acting in
this spirit, and seeking the guidance OF
the Higher Power in all our labors may
we not confidently expect to accomplish
the work that has been given us to dc
In that manner which shall best sub
serve the highest interests OF our state!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

For governor in 1904, John H. Mer-
riield, q man who has no money to
spend to secure the nomination, and
who would not spend it if he had"
Such is the message which blew into
The Phoenix Office this morning from
bluff Windham county citizen who
has no liking for the kind of Vermont
politics which has been served up this
year. Well stranger things have
happened,-and the state might go
further and fare great deal worse
Such a happening would show a nigh
ty healthy reaction from the methods
of this years campaign.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
The Caucuses.

A caucus of Republican representa-
tives was held in the general commit
tee room at o'clock Tuesday even
ing. Horace w. Bailey of Newbury
presided. Joseph sBattell of Middle
bury nominated ]. H. Merrifield OF
Newfane for speaker, and Mr.. Merri
field received SO of the 131 votes cast
The Democratic caucus was held al
the same time in an adjoining room
chairman. Rev. d. G. O'Sullivan OF
st. Albans nominated E. H. Porter for
speaker, F. H. Carleton of Montpelier
was nominated for clerk, and both
were unanimously endorsed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

The final outcome of the guberna-
torial contest in Wednesdays joint as
sembly was not such as to increase
the public respect for Percival w.
Clement. At the start of his cam
paign last spring Mr.. Clement had
the seeming of a bold, clean, above
board fighter, and he made a canvass
which gave the impression that a man
of strength was behind it. But it
appears that since the state election
he has been keeping up a show of
pure bluff, and when the final event
came the bottom fell out of his pre-
tensions in away that made his claims
seem ridiculous. There will be no
more use for Mr.. Clement as a politi.
cal leader.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
GRANGE NEWS.

Protective Grange will give the Sec
ond of the series of dances at Grange
hall this evening.
Protective Grange will hold its an
nual fair Wednesday evening, Oct. 8,
at Grange hall, with the usual attrac-
tions-a farce, the sale of fancy and
useful articles, vegetables, homemade
candy, grabs, etc. A chicken pie sup
per will be served in the banquet hall
from to o'clock. All members
are expected to contribute for the sup
per.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
Four Foot Wood to Warm LEGISLATORS,

The state of Vermont is affected by the
coal famine. There is on hand at the
state house only about a half a carload
of the 800 tons of coal usually put in at
the opening of the Legislature. 1t is es-
timated that 200 cords of four feet wood
will be required TO keep the legislators
warm during the session. and $50 cords of
this amount have already been provided
for. This and the abundance of political
warmth, which will be on tap, ought to
prevent any frosts in the legislative zone
Montpelier Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
Piano Wisd ON.

IF you are about to purchase piano, it is natural
that you should be specially desirous of making
a wise selection.
A piano means an investment of considerable
sum of money. 1t may be counted upon to last for
a quarter of century. Is it any wonder, then,
that choice is Important
An old maxim declares that "the best is the
cheapest" This is the crystalzed experience of
thousands of purchasers like yourself
We believe there is no piano in America the
superior of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
The Only Honest Course.
tFrom the Northaeld News. ]

While as firmly opposed to the open
saloon in Vermont as ~ any previous
time, the News confesses that 1t has lit
tie patience with that small minority OF
the Republican party which is evidently
seeking to dodge the necessity. of ref
erendum on license local-option liquor
law. The referendum plank was adopted
In the Republican state convention be-
cause there was an unmistakable de-
mand among the people for an oppor-
tunity TO vote upon the question of regu-
lating the liquor traffic. The News
hopes to see the best possible license law
passed by the legislature for adoption
or rejection by the voters. It is the only
honest course for the Republican party
and now is the time to settle the ques-
ton II the decision is against the
open saloon we shall have better enforced
laws. To attempt to evade the promise
OF the Republican party now would not
only result in disaster to the party but
would in a general way prove of i'm
mense benefit to the opponents of the
present law. The time to make the
light against the open saloon is when
the license law is before the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

1t is now up to the Republicans in
the Vermont Legislature to formulate
and enact the best and most rigidly
restrictive license law that can be
drawn, and to have put on the statute
book caucus and elections law which
will save Vermont from further hui
initiation and disgrace in her political
campaigns. Time is of no conse-
quence. Give us the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
Make an Honest Test.
From the Burlington Free Press.

1t will be for the interest of all classes
of believers on the liquor question in
the end to have fair and honest test
of this whole question made, and it will
be the duty of the Republican majority
in the legislature to see that such a test
is made. Any attempt to play sharp
will surely prove a boomerang for the
party or the individual responsible there
for, no matter whether prohibitionist
or local optionist The Republican party.
having a majority in the legislature, will
be held accountable by the people, and
every loyal Republican should bear this
in mind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

David B. Hills slate was put
through at the New York Democratic
state convention at Saratoga Wednes-
day, and Bird S. Coler was nominated
for governor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

Did you ever read better speech
for such an occasion than John Mer-
rifield made when he took the speak
ers chair Wednesday?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

Montpelier, Thursday, Oct. 2.
Today was not very busy day at
the state house. The. first two bills
of the session appeared in the Senate,
and this afternoon Gov. Stickney read
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
ESTEY ORGAN CO.
BRATTLEBORO.
$13.75. $13.75.
Custom Made
OverCOatS.

We trust that people of Brattle-
boro aud vicinity will be pleased to
know that we have made the same
proportionate cut-down on overcoats
that we made in suits. We can,
therefore, make overcoats for as low
a price as $I3.75. How is that for
a custom made overcoat? We defy
competition in style, workmanship,
etc.
We can furnish overcoats in all
grades, and we are the makers of the
best overcoots worn in this town the
last few seasons. 1t pays to have
coat made for you, as custom made
coat secures for you the essential
point, individuality.
We hear that someone, not one of
our customers, has made the state
ment that we put up cheap goods.
As we advertise the truth, it is easy
for us to turn that statement down,
as we have all other similar state
ments. To prove our ability to keep
up the quality of material and still
make clothes at price $40 less than
other tailors ask, we make this offer:
Go where you please and buy your
goods. The dealer viii sell the cloth
to you at 20 per cent profit for him
self (which is 20 per cent more than
we charge our customers, as we
figure no profit on goods). Bring us
the bill and the goods and we will
save you $40 on suit or overcoat,
minus 20 per cent paid the other deal
er, of course. This must be straight
business, as we will not be buncoed.
Is this not fair play enough? Truth
is truth, and it fears nothing. That
is what we advertise and do.
If you choose to buy your woolens
from us, we have the best line of
Foreign and Domestic goods TO select
from. We can please you better now
than later. Come early while the line
is complete.
AT ready-made Overcoats
look alike.
Custom-made Goats never do.
YOUR DRESS
will look neater. set and wear better,
will not spot nor shrink, if the goods
are sponged by the
SpotIess Steam Sponger.
High Glass Work its Speciality.
Bring your dress goods to lis to be
sponged by this new and perfect pro-
cess.
Under yds. 25c., over yds. SC yd.
Sponging done on short notice. A
method that leaves the goods beauti-
full after being sponged.
Ladies' tailoring a speciality. --'.
Our designer and cutter is posted
on latest styles and fabrics.
LaFLECHE BROS.
aFt. Nl.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
THE G s EY
In tone and durability.
w e m q ke t h e m
We guarantee them.

Did you see our display of Pianos, Reed and
Pipe Organs at the Valley Fair
We were proud of that exhibit-proud of the
fact that such beautiful and high grade instruments
were made here: that we have among us skilled
and expert workmen able to accomplish such
splendid results.
More than one hundred and twenty-five Estey
Pianos are in the homes and public places in Brat
tleboro This is good HOME testimony in their
favor, is it not?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

After a continuous campaign lasting
practically since the first of January
last, John G. Mccullough of Benning
ton was late this afternoon elected gov
ernor by vote even more decisive
than claimed by his most sanguine
supporters. The result of the bal
lot in joint assembly was as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03
Gbe l)ermmt 1pbunis.
BRATTLEBORO,

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1902.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-03

The result was greeted with great
enthusiasm, and the joint assembly
dissolved.
The statement that Mr.. Dunnett
wished to place before the joint can
vassing committee was a demand that
the committee proceed literally under
article 8 of the amendments to the
constitution and have all the votes
for state officers sent here and actual
ly counted by the committee.
In the House DR.. Peck of Brandon
offered a resolution, providing for a
recount of the state vote, but on mo-
tion of Mr. McFeeters of Enosburg
the resolution was laid on the table in
very decisive way, the House being
evidently in no mood to instruct its
canvassing committee to spend week
or ten days counting.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14
FILTHY PARAGRAPHS SIZED UT

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy McWain
January :, 1902, a son.
pr. Libby and wife OF Tacoma are Wis.
ting among North Yakima friends.
Fred Thompson is able to be about
again after a long siege Of sickness.
John W. Walters and wife have re-
turned from their trip to California.
D. Vaughn OF Walla Walla was North
Yakima business visitor last Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs W. n. Granger
ri Illah, January s, 1902, daughter.
Don't forget the meeting OF the farm
"rs at the court house next Saturday at
> p. m.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dono-
van, Wednesday, January S, 1902, a
daughter.
On Thursday evening OF this week the
Ladies Musical club will meet with Mrs.
\. J. Willis.
On Wednesday evening the Young
ladies' Guild Of It. Michael's church will
give dance
Clarence / Mason, recent arrival
from Nebraska, has opened law Office
in the Miller building.
The wedding Of DR.. Frank Lemon
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14

s. J. Harrison of Sunnyside stopped
here on Sunday on his way from week S
visit to the Sound cities.
+. c Buringame has finished hauling
the coarser rock on the streets now be-
ing macadamized and will shortly begin
to haul the second grade rock on it.
Wallace f.. Taylor, D. n. Keene's
bicycle repairer, has gone to his home
at Chehalis for q months visit, after
Miss Iva Keane, daughter Of J. l..
Keane has been visiting her father dur
ing vacation. She is attending the Sis
ter's school at North Yakima.-Cascade
Miner.
Mrs. 4. II. II. Stewart OF Olympia
died in san Francisco last Monday. She
was called the mother of women's clu bs
OF this state and Oregon and was well
known here.
John Mikkelson has moved his office
and coal sheds nearer to the main track
Of the railway. The site that he has va
Gated will be used by A. f.. Larson in
enlarging his lumber yard.
Owing to slight accident that hap
pened to Janitor Garrison of the Central
school there was no fire in the heater on
Friday morning and consequently the
pupils were dismissed for the day.
The boxes to be used in free delivery
in the city have been forwarded by the
government. There are Is in number,
all OF which will be put on iron posts
and placed at convenient points about
the city.
The Pacific Wool Growers association
will hold its annual meeting at Helena,
Montana, the first week in February.
The Yakima Wool Growers association
will hold its annual meeting in the Com
mercial club rooms on January %.
The Woodmen of the World are max
ing extensive preparations to give their
second annual ball on Friday night,
January Is. 1t will be held in the ar
mory and will be first class in every par
ticular and a large attendance is ex-
pectcd. Nagler's band will furnish the
music
Lost-A round leather purse contain
ing the following; one ten dollar gold
piece, one five dollar gold piece, two elk
teeth, four diamond rings, one ring set
with diamond and opal. Finder may
keep the money if he will return or send
other articles to Collin Bros. Store. No
questions asked. 2-lt
G. l.. Brown has poencd the finest
barber shop in the city. 1t is located
ior the present in the Sloan building on
First street. His fixtures and furni-
turc cost 81 500, and included in this is
bathing outfit. Mr.. Brown will have
registered and experienced BARRIERS and
will keep high class place.
Swan Nelson, who recently settled
with the North Western Improvement
company in the Roslyn TOWNSHIP, and
received thereby 10000, is preparing to
come TO Yakima to make his future
home. lie has purchased the farm Of
Ira VI. Krutz in the Mckee and will 90
into farming !
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14
eA>A%<Y%I<1rA 10000
! WHAT PEOPLE SAY !

NJ. >ane-The fine weather we have
been enjoying lately is not unlike that
OF many previous winters. | have seen
the sun shine brightly throughout the
winter season and not enough ice would
form to make pound of the good pro-
duct. Generally, the winters are the
same here, with variations like you find
in any place. Taking it altogether the
climate is good enough for me.
~
+. w. Il. Tavlor-Prosser is flourish
ing. Business in all lines is good and
our people are looking forward to pros
properly handled, as it doubtless will be,
cannot but help our end of the county
There is some of the finest fruit lands in
the Yakima valley under this ditch and
\ few years hence will see a wonderful
change in the suothcrn end OF the
county.
~
Marshal Boyle-Thcre is some adverse
criticism by people who are not well in
formed, because the city team and men
are used in taking away the Clogg build
ing sidewalk. The dirt belongs to the
city and not to Clogg. 1t is needed to
mend some OF the business streets.
Across the street there is an unsightlv
bank that will also be carted off, rs it,
likewise, belongs to the city and not to
the Odd Fellows who, like Mr.. Clogg
want the city to take it away to places
where ii j. most needed
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14

The improvements to the court house
were completed last week and the new
Jury room was put in use during the
trial OF cases.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14
Holstsln Bull for Service

Pure Bred liolstein bull for service at
city. 5l-4t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14

Exquisite wedding stationery and call
ing cards at THE HERALD office.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-14
How Are Your Kidneyss

DR. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all Kidney Ills Sam.
pie free Add. sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N "