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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Hiqh School Graduation.

The graduating exercises of the High
school and all it's attendant features pass
ed off last Friday evening in very pleas
ant manner The graduating class, con-
sisting of 10 members were successfully
launched upon the school of life. AS
usual, the opera house was very tastefully
decorated, the colors of the class green
and yellow. being prominent. The MEM
bers of next years High school marched
over the stage and took seats at the front
of the hall. followed by the graduating
class, the teachers of the High school,
and the school board, who took seats
on the stage. The well filled house was
welcomed in very gracious manner by
the salutatorian, Carl Northrup. An es-
say on THE Denunciation of Becky
Sharp" was read by Miss Jessie Ryder,
followed by an grafton by William Hayes
on "A Study in Black and White" Civ
ing a short resume of both sides of the
disfranchisement of the negro. Rev.
Albert Hammatt delivered an address
upon 1.-The Three What's" defining and
answering three important accusations
against the present public school system.
An essay on THE Importance of a
Definite Purpose" with valedictory. by
Miss Alice Weaver. and the presentation
of the diplomas by Chairman II. d.
Ryder of the school board closed the ex-
ercses.
The friends of the class were invited to
a reception in Union hall following the
commencement exercises. The class his
tory and will were read by Miss Marga-
ret Ryder, who made many hits at the
various members of the class Gifts of a
very pertinent nature We're presented to
members of the faculty and class, provok-
ing much merriment. The prophesy by
George Upham revealed rosy futures for
all of the members of the class of 1902
Refreshments of ice cream and cake were
served, and dancing was enjoyed until
about = o'clock. Following are the mem
bers of the class:
Classical course.-William b. Danforth
Hayes (salutatQry honors)
Latin-English course. - Annie Laura
Benson (honors in FRENCH, Carl Frederick
Northrup (salutatory honors), Jessie
Elizabeth Ryder (honors in English) Mar
garet Sarah Ryder (honors in English)
Alice Mary Weaver (valedictory honors),
Raymond Sargent WILDER Marian Allen
Wilson.
English course.-Henry Curtis Capron
Ina Alice Church, Sara Barbara Dalton,
Anna Catharine Hartnett Mary Frances
Higgins, Harriette Augusta Kemp
Thomas Kelton McCaffrey, Archibald
Linsey MacKinnon, Stephen Nourse
Searle, Margaret Georgiana Sylvester,
Special course.-George William Upham
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Judge |. M. Reads Funeral.

In a pouring rain and under dismal
skies, last Saturday, all that was mortal
of the late Judge Lavant NJ. Read was
laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Hill
cemetery. Had the day been fair the
crowd who wished to pay their respects
to the departed would have been much
larger, but as it was probably 200 braved
the elements, the larger part standing pa
tiently in the storm while the different
services were rendered. The services at
the house were set for o'clock, but it
was somewhat after that hour before
they were reached. A brief service was
held at his late residence after which the
procession took its way to the cemetery
Holy Cross Commandery, knights Tenn
plar, did escort duty with a number of
eminent members of the order in the
ranks. Among them We're the command
ers of Beauseant of Brattleboro, and of
Vermont of Windsor, both of which
communicates would have attended as
separate bodies had the weather not been
so disagreeable, all arrangements having
been made to that effect. Following the
commandery were the two subordinate
lodges preceding the grand lodge of YER
mont, in whose charge were all the SER
vices at the grave, Mr.. Read having been
many years an honored member of that
body. These were followed by Stoughton
post, g. A. r., in body, the governor of
Vermont and some members of his staff
number of the supreme court judges and
the members OF the Vermont railroad
commission Together it made one of
the most imposing and noticeable funeral
corteges ever seen here. Grand Master
Nay of the grand lodge performed the
ritual service at the grave assisted by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Christian endeavor Convention.

The annual convention of the Windham
County Christian Endeavor Union was
held in the Baptist church in Putney yes
terday and was very helpful, although
the hard rain made il necessary TO give
up the morning session. There was
good attendance. Dummerston sent the
largest delegation, II out of membership
of q being present. The banner accord
ingly was awarded to that society. Nine
delegates and Others from Brattleboro
We're present, including Arthur l.. May
nard, Miss Gertrude Croker, Miss lzetta
Stewart Miss Mabel Hunt, Miss Ella
Ranney, Mrs. Abbie Harlow, Miss Emma
Gregg, Miss Annie Maynard, and Forrest
Orkins. The afternoon session opened
with a praise service, led by Miss Gregg.
President e. q. Osgood of Bellows Falls
conducted conservation service, Mrs.
L. n. Pierce of Westminster spoke on
The Juniors" Eugene b. Pierce of Put
ney, who presided at the convention,
gave paper on "Endeavor Ideals and
Miss Anna w. Smith of West Brattleboro
spoke on The Relation of the Society
TO the Church" Miss Helen Robertson of
Putney sang during the afternoon. Mr.
Maynard conducted praise service at
the evening session, being assisted by the
chorus of the Congregational church. He
ana Miss Gregg sang duet at this SEES
sion. The convention address was made
by Rev. f. e. Marble, Phi. D., of Brat
tleboro, whose subject was The Strenu-
Gus Life" resolution was adopted
placing the society on record as opposed
TO any legislation which would make the
temperance laws of the state any less
stringent than at present. Miss Jennie
Pierce of Putney was elected president
for the coming year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
The Isthmian Canal Project.

The Senate, by a vote of AZ to "a,
substituted the Spooner amend
ment for the House measure, known
as the Hepburn bill, which provided
for an oceanic canal by the Nicaragua
route. The Senate later passed the
Spooner bill by vote of 81 to 6.
The Spooner bill authorizes the
President to buy the rights and prop
erty of the New Panama Canal com
pany, provided a clear title can be
secured, for $40,000,O00, and in case
a good title cannot be obtained, directs
him to cause the canal to be construct
ed by the Nicaragua route, after OBJ
tanning by treaty with Costa Rica and
Nicaragua control in perpetuity of the
necessary territory. Provision is made
of $1S5,000, 900, in case the Panama
route is chosen, and s190,000,000 for
the Nicaragua route. 1t is believed
that the House will accept the Spoon
err bin
The expert Isthmian canal commits
sion, employed by the government to
study the subject, decided in it's final
report that the Panama route was the
most practicable and desirable, and
Col. Hams, of the commission, cites
as some of its advantages that it is
shorter presents fewer and less diff
cult obstacles, has fewer curves and
less total amount of curvature, lower
summit level, will cost less to main
tain, presents less danger from tenn
porary obstruction and has, parallel
ing it, railroad constructed and fully
equipped. In addition, Col. Hams
submits for the commission that the
level of Lake Bohio, on the Panama
route, can be regulated with greater
ease than the level of Lake Nicara-
qua; that the time of transit is less
by the Panama route, and that it is
highly probable that if the United
States builds the Panama Canal a
canal in competition will never be
built anywhere else. Recently the
dangers from volcanic action or from
earthquakes to a Nicaragua canal
have been forcibly presented by Prof.
Heilprin and other scientists, and from
the time the French company dis
closed a willingness to sell it's plant
and concessions at a reasonable price
the arguments in favor of the Panama
route have received that close atten-
ton which alone was necessary to
show the merits of the route.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

lived in Asheville twelve years, and that
no one except those who have lived there
can understand the need of such a home
Tor SICK people of small means, who are
unable to pay the prices required at the
large hotels and boarding houses. Mr..
Estabrook adds:
believe the climate of the western
part OF North Carolina especially adapt-
eu TO consumptive people and know of
none better in the United States. and
thls is the testimony of many of the
most prominent physicians of this coun-
Try Mrs. Mallory has selected the right
spot Tor this work. which is more than
needed, II is crying demand, and needs
an the encouragement she can get. II
VIII De the means of saving the lives of
many of our Young men and women who
might otherwise fall by the wayside. I
can Nouch personally for Mrs. Mallory's
testimonials from AshevilIe as | know
them 10 be as stated, and / trust she
VIII meet all the encouragement that is
needed to carry on this work VIII glad
y give any interested person my ex-
perience."
Contributions for the home NAV he
forwarded to The Phoenix. to Mrs. NJ. F,
Mallory Bay Path, Springfield, Mass.
or TO e. p. Rankin, cashier of the Bat
terry Park bank Ashevile, N. c., treas
urer OF the home fund
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Killed 81 Persons.

Jane Toppan, the nurse, charged with
causing the death of Mrs Mary ID. Gibbs
at Cataumet, Mass, last August by ad-
ministering poison, will spend the rest OF
her days in the asylum in Taunton, Mass
The court instructed the jury to return
a verdict than Miss Toppan was not
guilty of murder when the case came up
for consideration Monday in Barnstab BILE.
Miss Toppan made a confession to ply
sicians admitting that she gave Mrs.
Gibbs and other persons poison. She
realizes the nature of her mania and is
satisfied to be sent to an asylum. Miss
Toppan's mania led her to take the lifes
of IL persons before her guilt aroused
suspicion. One of her victims was Mrs.
Ednah Bannister of Tunbridge, VT, who
died in Lowell, Mass, Aug. "a, 1900 Mrs.
Bannister's sister, Mrs. o. A. Brigham
of Lowell, was killed by Miss Toppan
about year earlier. Three persons who
were attended by Miss Toppan died in
Cataumet within two weeks last sum
mer. A later confession makes the num-
Der of persons killed by Miss Toppan
81, although the list is not given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
"ock Out" is Causing Loss of $500 a
Week

The results of the labor troubles, which
have caused the entire shutting down of
the International Paper companNs plant
since two weeks ago last night, are be-
ginning to be seriously felt I'm our village
by all classes. Five hundred unemployed
men, with a cutting off of about Si5OO
weekly pay. effects every class of trade
and all classes of business Already ad-
ditional calls upon the overseer of the
poor and charitable funds are expert
enced, caused directly by this loss OF
employment. The end seems no nearer
than two weeks ago today, although eff
forts are being made by many people and
in all directions. a general feeling of i'm
patience at the stubbornness of the few
whose grievances are causing so great
loss is shown by a large number OF work
ing men and all other citizens.
Four men in the shipping department
felt dissatisfied that their wages We're
not raised ten cents a day, as was done
in the case of nearly all the other common
laborers on June LIST. They left their work
Wednesday night two weeks ago. The
next day Supt Riley conceded their re-
quest increasing from $1.50 to $l.6O. The
men promptly demanded $1.75, which was
also granted. The demand was then made
for the first time that the International
Paper company agree in the future to
employ none but union men. This the
company refuse absolutely to do. claiming
the right to employ non-union man at
any time. If he is as good workman as
the union man. They agree. not to dis
criminate against union, labor. They have
a large number of men, not members of
the union, who have been employed by
them many years, who refuse to join the
union. and whom the company refuses to
discharge on that account. This point
is all there is to the controversy at the
present time, and may be illustrated by a
conversation heard a week or two before
the lockout occurred a man who has
been employed by the company "a years
was approached by a union man who had
been here but six months and urged to
join the union. He replied he had never
seen the necessity or advantage of 1t and
should not do so. The union man replied,
eff you want to work here you will have
to join us" The position taken by the
union would force the company TO dis
charge many similarly valuable men.
Because of the shipping department
becoming congested two weeks ago, not
being able to get the paper handled, Supt
Riley was forced 70 shut down the entire
plant Monday of this week they en-
ployed a number of carpenters and ma
chinists. and are doing some repairing at
various times. Meetings have been held
by the workmen. and number of officials
of the union have been here at different
times and have held consultations with
officials of the company. Supt. Riley en-
tertains them courteously, but refuses to
acknowledge their right to dictate whom
he shall employ, and so the matter rests.
1t is understood. as this is a lockout"
instead of a strike" the local men re-
ceive no pay or consideration from the
union, making it harder for them than
as is usual in case of a strike.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

In response to the Senate resolution
of April II last, calling for informat ton
as to the cost of the Philippine war
Secretary Root reports that the total to
date is Sl7O,S265S6.
Consideration of the bill admitting
Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma TO
the Union was postponed until Deem
Der 10. The army appropriation bill, over
which there has been long controversy
between the two houses, was finally pass
ed and sent to the President.
Joseph Bencker assaulted, shot and
killed Mrs Mary Mueller, 80 years old, in
her apartment on the fourth floor of the
block at the corner of Main and Sharon
streets, Springfield Mass, Wednesday
morning, and then committed suicide
The weapon was a 3S-caliber revolver
An air of mystery surrounds the tragedy
but the motive appears to have been
Bencker's insane jealousy of a woman
who was not his wife, and who refused
to elope with him.
Camp Watson, the Simmer Tes7TI ~,
the shores of Lake Champlain. estab-
llshed about forty years ago by the late
Hiram Atkins, was completely DESTROYED
by fire on Tuesday night. The camn
comprised four large buildings with fur
nishings for the accommodation of about
Az guests; also so large tents, a boat
mousse containing dozen boats, and an
Ice house. All was destroyed and the loss
Is estimated at between $1,000 and $1,000.
1t was insured in the Union Mutual Fire
insurance company for $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Clement Would Be in a Hole.

To run Clement now as an Independent,
in opposition to a platform that his chief
representative accepted in the conven-
ton, would be absurd. 1t might even re-
suit in a bad setback TO his beloved local
option principle. for men might become
Impatient with a movement that showed
no disposition to be satisfied with entire
acceptance by the party, but sought to
have everything its own way, for per-
sonal or frivolous reasons. There is no
excuse or justification for an Independent
movement, and if Mr.. Clement exercises
his usual good judgment he will not make
1t.
No. We do not think Mr. Clement will
bolt in the convention. He promised to
abide by its result no later than the day
before, and, when all is said and done,
what can he expect to gain by boiling?
He's got his platform, got his prestige
he has nothing to gain and everything to
lose by boiling. For he would certainly
get a proper trimming if he did.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
CONSERVATIVES HOME.
$500 Needed to Complete the Institu-
ton Which is Doing a Noble Work
Near AsheviIIe, NJ. C.,

The above Illustration represents the
New England Home for Consumptives,
near Asheville, N. c.. for which Mrs.
M, f, Mallory of Bay Path, Springfield,
Mass, has solicited funds in Brattleboro
and Vicinity About $500 is needed to
complete the house and contributions for
this purpose are solicited at once. There
Will be quarters in the home for II in
mates, but IL is the intention of Mrs
Mallory to extend her work by buying
farm of 200 acres and erecting small
cottages thereon where a mother may
come to care for her own child, or a wife
Tor her husband to make what money
they have reach the farthest possible
Mrs. Mallory hopes eventually to estab-
fish colony for people suffering from
pulmonary affections and by carrying on
the farm to have 1t self-supporting in
stitution.
Henry t. Estabrook, proprietor of the
book and art store in the Y. NJ c. A.
building in Fitchburg, writes that he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
The President
Of the City Council, Wilkesbarre,
Pa, Cured of Rheumatism.

Col VIM. j. Harvey a president of
Wilkesbarre's city council, who will
long be remembered for his great
work for the city, was once a mere
physical wreck torn in every muscle
and nerve from the frightful pains
caused by rheumatism. He con-
suited the best physicians, went
abroad, took mud baths, and almost
every known treatment for the dis
ease. One of the city officials had
had very similar experience and DR..
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
had cured him, so he recommended
this great kidney medicine to his
friend, and Col. Harvey is today a
well man, hale and hearty. In his
own abrupt way he states his case:
DR.. David Kennedy:
Dear Sir:-This is to certify
that | was permanently cured of
rheumatism by the use of DR.. Da-
vid Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
WIN. ]. HARVEY.
Nothing could be more direct or
more to the point than this simple
statement.
Rheumtism is but another name for
uric acid poisoning which is caused
your kidneys and the rheumatism dis
appears.
For all diseases of the kidneys,
liver, bladder and blood, rheumatism,
dyspepsia, and chronic constipation, as
well as sickness peculiar to women,
DR.. David Kennedys Favorite Rem
edy is unquestionably the greatest
medicine known to the medical pro-
fession.
All druggists sell DR.. David Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy in the New SO
Cent Size and the regular s100 size
bottles.
Sample 6offh- enough for fr,oL free D, mail
DR.. David Kennedy Corporation,
Rondout, N. Y.
DR.. David Kennedy's Rose Jelly radical cure
Catarrh. Hay Fever and Cold in Head. Soc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Rich Copper Mine in Rowe. Mass.

A rich vein of copper has been
struck in the Davis sulphur ore com
pany's mine in Rowe. Mass, which,
1t is believed. will add a million dol
lars to the value of the mine. The
agent of the mine stated that this
find was of high grade copper ore.
The report is that the vein is SO feet
wide, which, If not an exaggeration,
means great source of wealth. The
company has been mining copper in
cidentally to its sulphur ore and re-
Gently has been increasing it's ship
ments. The new strike will, of
course, give the copper production a
much larger place in the mines bust
ness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

a Rutland despatch of June % says
"Percival w. Clements lieutenants today
issued call for mass meeting OF he
publicans dissatisfied with the rule of the
ring for Saturday night, when they VIII
take action to overthrow the power OF
the ring"
Yale won the eight-oar race from Har-
ward at New London yesterday by four
lengths in 1920 within 10 seconds Of the
record. Harvard was the winner of the
tour-oar race by 2Ia lengths, ana the
freshmen from the two universities mn
ished in dead heat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
With Poor Candidates.

Had the three candidates been poor
men this would have been spirited and
an earnest contest but pure one. No
temporary groggeries would have been
established for their influence upon
voters; no voters would have been bought
with money or rum, and the honest sem
timent of people, so indispensable to the
existence and welfare of government,
would not have been lost through the
base and degrading influence of money in
politics.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
Ex-eov. Woodbury's Comment.

lFrom the st. Johnsbury Republican
We agree with ex-Gov. U. A. Wood
bury of Burlington when he says: III
Mr.. Proctor has sufficient magnanimi
ty and Christian grace to forgive the
wrong done him in this campaign, his
friends ought to be willing to do the
same. Mr.. Proctor has shown him
self to be a broad-minded man"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
High School Alumni Reunion.

The third annual banquet of the Bel
lows Falls High school Alumni associ-
alton Tuesday evening was one of the
pleasantest occasions in the history of
the school 1t was held in Union hail.
the guests being received by Mrs. G. l.
Whitney, Mrs. Charles Grout, Miss Flor
ence Morgan, Erwin Kelley and VIII
liam Barker. After an hour spent in
social intercourse and the renewal of old
acquaintance, the alumni and guests, to
the number of about $50, sat down to a
banquet, for which the ladies' aid So
ciety catered. Hon. III. ID. Ryder, as
POSTMASTER introduced the following
post-prandial speakers; II. w. MacKin-
non, '97: Miss Elizabeth O'Neil, 01; Rev
John IL. Reid Principal Marshall w
Downing. Vocal selections were given by
Howard Davis and a plano solo by Miss
Emma Wnnewisser The annual cleo
ton of officers followed the president for
the following year being Fred Babbitt
Dancing was enjoyed until 1 o'clock
music being furnished for both banquet
and dance by EXners orchestra.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.

special quartet. Few men in present
business connections i'm Bellows Falls will
be missed more than Judge Read and his
place is hard to fill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

In less than a week recently 7OO0W
pineapples reached New York. Tne
fruit arrives green and is ripened in loIts
where the temperature is ITO degrees,
Confectioners and candymakers are
among the largest purchasers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

rs Cholly really looking for job?"
oh dear, no. He's looking for an OPP
portunity to consent TO accept a posi-
ton. "-[Chicago Evening Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

If you are tired taking the large. old-fash-
Toned gripping pills try Carter's Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort A man can't
stand everything. One pill dose. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
That Beautiful Gloss

Comes from the varnish in Devoe's Var
nish Floor Paint; costs cents more a
quart though. Sold by Robbins & Cowles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27
The Benediction.
Montpelier Journal.

The late canvass in which men of the
virtue. character and eminent standing of
Hon. j. w. Stewart of Middlebury were
participating in all parts of the state, and
the convention in which Mr. Stewart was
the leader and men of the same stamp
were his following, on the side of McCul-
Tough and his delegates, has never been
surpassed in Vermont or any other state
for orderly and honorable procedure for
the force and vigor of the combat for the
good fame and best interests of the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-27

Advocate Printer-What's the matter
now? Ditto Editor-Why, in my story
described the heroine as an "artful miss, "
and the typesetter set 1t up awful mess. -
Harvard Lampoon.