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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11

the county and the state. There Is
no cause for a bolt, he said, and he
trusted that Windham county would
be solid and not countenance any bolt
from the regular nominations. He
pertinently asked the Clement sup
porters what was to be gained by bolt
ing. and said that the legislature will
enact the right law, and that no COVER
nor would exercise his right of veto
unless a law was in violation of
constitutional provision, and that a
local option-high license law was sim
ply a police regulation. He urged the
members of the convention to stand by
the regular nominees. He also dis
cussed probable provisions of the pro-
posed caucus law, and asked where the
boilers would be in case such a law
was enacted, the inference being that
they would be outside the regular
Republican organization. Col. Has
kinss speech was followed by pro-
longed applause.
Col. Hooker said that this state had
the best United States district attor-
ney in the United States, one who
knew more about the Chinese law ac-
cording to the attorney general of the
United States than any man in the
country, and called upon Mr.. Martin to
speak in reference to the Chinese.
Before Mr. Martin made his re
marks, on motion of l.. w. Bush OF
| Brookline. the nomination of Mr.
Spencer for senator was made unamin
Gus, and similar action was taken in re
ference to the nomination of Mr.. Law
renee for senator, Mr.. Worden as as
sistant Judge. and Mr.. Pier as as
sistant Judge, on motions respectively
by Mr.. Wright, Mr.. Packard, and AGAR
Mr.. Wright the men who had placed
the defeated candidates in the field.
Mr. Martin spoke for only a few
minutes. He said Windham count!
was more united than any other count!
in the state. He commended the Re
publican party for standing by thu
treaty which gave us the Philippines
and deprecated reading out ofthe part,
anv good Republicans who wer
solid on national issues. but who dii
fered with their fellows in regard t.
a state law which was simply matte
of police regulation. This referenc
was I'm answer to what Col. Haskin
had said.
After the applause had subsided,
motion to adjourn was heard, an
everybody hurried from the hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
IN OUR OWN STATE.
Two ST.. Adams Men Drowned.

James Orr and James Foote were
drowned in st. Adams bay near Ball
island Thursday by the accidental
overturning OF the boat from which
they were fishing. e. r. Purdy, who
was with them, was saved after cling
ing to the boat an hour and half.
Orr was an engineer and Foote
brakeman for the Central Vermont
railway. Purdy is also an engineer.
Foote's rod was caught in a snag and
he was standing up attempting to get
1t loose when a squat struck the boat
and it was upside down in an instant.
Purdy seized the keel of the boat.
Orr came up and asked Purdy to help
him as he could not swim. Purdy told
him to catch hold of his (Purdy's)
legs, but Orr sank suddenly and did
not come up again. Foote was tangled
in the fish lines and never came to the
surface. He was a good swimmer and
evidently made a desperate fight for
life, as he had Invested himself of his
clothing except boot and one leg OF
his trousers. Orr was 80 years old
He leaves wife and one child. Foote
was 81 and unmarried.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
S0UTO & co. EXEMPTED.
NO TAX ON FURNITURE FACTORY
FOR FIVE YEARS.
Committee of 16 Citizens appointed to
Assist in Entertaining President
Roosevelt August 30th.

Committee of t6 Citizens appointed to
Assist in Entertaining President
Roosevelt August 3oth.
A special town meeting was held
Saturday at o'clock to vote on the
question of eXempting b. Souto & Co.,
who propose to erect a furniture fac
tory in Brattleboro, from taxation for
five years. A good number of voters
were present. Chairman G. w. Hooker
called the meeting to order and read
the warrant after which c. c. Fits
presented the following resolution,
which was adopted by a unanimous
Vote
Resolved. that such manufacturing
establishment as may be established
within one year in the town OF Brattle-
boro by b. Souto & Co. of New York
city for the manufacture of furniture,
wooden ware. and like articles. including
the land, appliances. buildings, machin-
cry stock, equipment and appurtenances
as may be necessary for the prosecution
of said BUSINESS, and all capital and per
sonal property used in and about such
business. shall be exempt from taxation
for period of five years from the com
mencement Of said manufacturing bust
ness.
Under article two, which gave OPP
portunity for the transaction of other
business, w. A. Gilbert made formal
announcement of President ROOSEVELT
promise to visit Brattleboro in August
as a guest of the young mems Republi.
can club, and presented the following
invitation in behalf of the club
Brattleboro, VT. July 5, 1892.
To the Voters of Brattleboro:-
The Young Mems Republican club re-
quests the citizens of Brattleboro to as
sist in preparing for the reception and
entertainment of President Roosevelt on
the occasion of his visit here August
30, by choosing a committee of citizens
to cooperate with the club committee of
arrangements
Wallace y. Batcholder.
Fred. S. knight,
Emery Eddy.
Arthur J.. Maynard
Walter \. Gilbert
Committee of Invitation
DR. ID. p. Webster moved that before
accepting the invitation the Special
, town meeting adjourn and that the citi-
zens Immediately reassemble in special
meeting. The motion was carried. S.
w. Edgett then placed in nomination
the following named citizens: Leroy f.
Adams, chairman: Kittredge Haskns.
Henry ID. Holton, George w. Hooker.
James l.. Martin. James Conland. j.
Gray Estey, Clarke c. Fits, George L.
Durham, Charles A. Harris, Charles II.
Davenport, George c. Averill, Michael
]. Moran, MILFORD II. Bracket and
Herbert E. Taylor Mr. Martin moved
that the name of Dan P. Webster be
substituted in place of his name as he
intended to be away large part of the
time. DR.. Holton moved to amend the
motion by adding the name of DR..
Webster without emitting the name OF
Mr.. Martin. The amendment was car
ried and the committee of Is elected.
President Batchelder of the club then
announced that he would call meet
ing of the executive committee of the
club on Saturday evening of this week
and invited the committee of citizens
to meet with them. There being no
further business the meeting was ad-
journed.
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about $4,000 The property is covered
by about SIS 900 insurance.
william Cooley was taken suddenly in
sane the night before the. Fourth at his
home in Waterbury, and he made a des-
perate attempt to kill himself by beat
ing his head with piece of iron. lie is
senior member of the Cooley Manufacture
ing company, and inventor of the Cooley
cans for dairy purposes and of standard
gasoline engines.
Peter Wright, SO. clerk in Lynch &
Jencks restaurant I'm White River juno
ton, has disappeared mysteriously lie
started with $3.50 i'm cash and the res
taurant books to go to West Lebanon. as
he said. to settle with Mr.. Lynch. Pub
lie opinion is divided as to whether he
skipped or met with foul play. He came
to White River Junction FROM Claremont
about four months ago.
A. NJ. Gilbert of Chicago has bought the
farms of Fred Fish Edgar Wilcox and
| the two large farms of the Walker Broth
ers in Manchester. He will erect a fine
| country house on the bluff east of the
cascade. His object i'm buying the large
! tract of land is to dam the Battenkill
river to make "A lake of several hundred
acres. He will spend many thousands of
dollars in improvements.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. his
wife and two daughters. are at Charlotte
on Lake Champlain. Mrs. Shaw and the
Misses Shaw will remain there during the
summer. Admiral and Mrs. Charles f.
Clark will go to the Pavilion at Mont
pelier July Goth for a vacation of three or
four weeks. Their daughters. Mrs
| Hughes and Mrs Robson. will be there
and they will be Joined by their husbands
Lieuts. Hughes and Robson.
One of the most daring robberies ever
known In Burlington was committed Sun
day evening when the sanctuary of the
cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
was invaded by two men who despoilet
the altar of the sacred particles. The
men were both foreigners. and entered
the church seemingly for the purpose OF
prayer Father Barrett retired for q
few moments, and when he returned th'
men had disappeared and the robbery haC
been committed.
p w Waterman of New York. a mem
Der of the Ekwanok club of Manchester
won the state golf championship Satur
day al Manchester. defeating his clul
mate. \. NJ. Reed up and to play
James L. Taylor won the consolation cup
state golf league was formed during thu
tournament last week, with Georg
Worthington of Bennington as presden
and w. II. Dunno of Rutland secrctar!
and treasurer The state tournamen
next year will probably be held In Rut
land.
The body Of Thomas ]. Griffin, ~. wa
found floating face downward I'm tn
river at Barre Wednesday morning
There was wound on the back of tn
head. and II was at first thought that h
might have met death from foul play
but an autopsy showed that the injur
was not serious. and that death resulte
from drowning. Griffin was a painter
employed by John G. Crowley of Barre
His home was in St. Johnsbury. He ha
, been drinking heavily and may have fal
len into the river while in drunke
stupor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
WINDHAM COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
D. Spencer Of Wilmington and M R. Lawrence of Rockingham
for Senators B. Pier Of Jamaica New Nominee for Assis'dn
Judgde..A F. Schwenk Of BratIeboro States Attorney

The Republican county convention,
held at Newfane Tuesday, was mar
monious. but absolutely colorless.
The routine proceedings were not re-
lieved by a bit of humor wave OF
intensity, or dash of piquancy.
The meeting was called to order
after 11.3O a. m. by ]. H. Merrifield
chairman of the county committee.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Ralph e..
Danforth of Newfane. l.. d. Taylor
of Brattleboro, secretary of the county
committee, read the call. On motion
of C. c. Fits, the roll as prepared by
the committee was made the perman-
ent roll of the convention. Mr.. Merri-
field announced the selection of Col.
George w. Hooker of Brattleboro as
temporary president, and w. G. Bel
KNAPP of Bellows Falls as temporary
secretary. C. r. Crosby of Brattle-
boro and F. G. Flint of Bellows Falls
were named as vice-presidents. Col
Hooker said that it was a pleasure to
be on the floor as a delegate, and an
honor to preside over the convention
and. as is customary with him, at once
called for the business of the day
On motion of ]. l.. Martin, the temper
AIRY OTSdHlhdtloh was hlduo pei ma ~
]. i. Martin moved that a committee
of three on resolutions be appointed
and the chair named Mr.. Martin, ID
p. Higgins of Bellows Falls and j. H
Merrifield of Newfane. Mr.. Martin of
fered the following resolution, which
was adopted unanimously:
Resolved, That we heartily approve OF
the senatorial conduct of Hon. William
p. Dillingham;. and that we are proud o.
the high reputation he has sustained as q
United States senator with his associates
in the Senate and the American people.
Resolved, That the senators nominated
by this convention. If elected, are here
by requested and instructed to use thei
influence and effort for his reelection, anC
to vote for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
WEST HALIFAX.

Farmers began haying last week.
They report a light crop.
No. school. taught by Miss Clara
Stetson. closed last week. Spencer
Bickford was neither absent nor tardy.
Miss Madge Davenport closed very
successful term of school recently in
No. 10, with a picnic. but on account
of bad weather it had to be held in
the school house. The children
showed careful training, creditable
alike to themselves and their teacher.
After the exercises came ice cream
and refreshments The scholars pres
ented the teacher with handsome
vase Maud and Lucy Thurber were
neither absent nor tardy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
A. F. Schwenk for States Attorney
Without Opposition.

c. c. Fits in nominating a states
attorney, said that in the usual Gus
tom of bestowing the office in turn, it
was fortunate that this year the best
possible service would be obtained by
the nomination of young, able,
bright, intelligent lawyer, who now
held a distinguished place in the bar
of Windham county and of the state.
He named Anthony F. Schwenk of
Brattleboro. The nomination was
seconded by j. p. Ranney of Westmin-
lister, F. II. Lawton of Dummerston, G.
NJ. Ware of Wilmington, and Daniel
Sherwin of Jamaica. Mr.. Schwenk
was nominated unanimously viva
voce.
+. l.. Houghton of Putney said that
in accordance with the usual custom
of rewarding an able and efficient of
ficer, the nomination for sheriff would
naturally go to A. w. ]. wilkins OF
Putney. r. c. Bacon of BrattleborC
seconded the nomination, and Mr.. vii
kins was chosen unanimously, viva
voce.
j. l.. Martin briefly eulogized DR.. w
n. Thompson of Brattleboro in nom
mating him for high baliff. DR.. Thomp
son. tried to put aside the honor. but
he was chosen unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically, viva voce.
j. l.. Blakely of Rockingham named
John o. Spring of that town, the pre-
sent county commissioner, as a candi
date a second time. and he wa:
selected without opposition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11

The President has issued a procla-
nation announcing to the world the
postponement until April 80, 1904, of
the opening of the Louisiana purchase
exposition.
President Roosevelt has formally de-
clared the restoration of peace in the
Philippine archipelago, has placed the
Islands under complete civil control
and has extended general amnesty to
the Filipino political prisoners. He
has also issued general order to the
entire army of the United States ex-
pressing high appreciation of the work
1t has accomplished in Cuba and the
Philippines. Governor Taft presented
a note to the Vatican, setting forth the
terms on which the government of
the United States proposes to acquire
the lands held by the friars in the
Philippines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
Not Windham County "Rowdies."
Ludlow Tribune

The editor of the Wilmington Times In
his remark on the Republican state con
vention offers this: Clements following
was made up very largely of the rowdy
element. their views We're we'll stated in
the convention by the Barre Scotchman,
who in seconding the nomination declared
that Clements stood for the only princi-
pie that has ever been stood for and the
only principle worth standing for wind
ing up with the popular hit. If we all vote
as We drink Clements will be out next
governor" The editor must have over
looked the Windham county delegation
which certainly contained several men
not identified with the ''rowdy element.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
Crosby Again Commended.
Mortified News.]

On the whole it must be conceded that
Charles r. Crosby of Brattleboro, was the
man in the Clement support to win COM
mendable fame in the recent state con-
vention. In a few well chosen words he
showed not only loyalty to his party but
sincerity in his advocacy of high license
referendum and at the same time stopped
the bolt by bringing his faction to its
senses Crosby is one of Windham
countys best young business men, en-
ergetic and enthusiastic in whatever he
undertakes and as he showed up in the
convention, cool headed and honest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
RAILROADS.
Central Vermont Railway Co.
Southern Division.


Effective June %. 1902.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
l;l6 a. m: week days for Springfield and
New York.
5:23 a. m. daily for Springfield week
days for New York.
1925 a. m. week days for New London 1;
connects at Millers Falls for Troy; at
Palmer for Boston.
1850 a, m. week days for South London
derry.
sl0 a. m; week days for Springfield and
New York.
lO:l5 a. m. week days for New London
connects at Millers Falls for Boston /;
at Palmer for Boston.
IA p: m week days for Springfield and
New York.
S:OS pm: week days for Springfield and
New York
4:S5 p. m. week days for New London and
New York via. Norwich Line steamers ;
connects at Palmer for Boston.
York.
5:45 p. m. week days for South London
derry.
Subject to change without notice.
e., II. FITZHUGH, Vice President and
General Manager
Agent.
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Let Him Run.
Ludlow Tribune.]

The Republicans of the state, speak
ing through the newspapers, seem to
be giving themselves considerable anx-
iety, for fear Mr.. Clement will run
as an Independent candidate for gov
ernor. Let him run if he wants to.
1t will do the state good to have an
election with an element of uncertain
ty in it. If he gets beaten it wont
hurt anyone else.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
c. D. Spencer for Senator.

When the nomination of senator
from the Marlboro district of the
county was declared in order c. NJ.
Russell of Wilmington was recognized.
Mr.. Russell spoke briefly but pointedly.
He referred to his candidate as hav-
ing the solid support of Wilmington and
the Deerfield valley and a large part
of the southern district. His charac-
ter, he said was his own best eulogy,
and he referred to him as a man who
was not candidate by his own choice,
but through the urgent solicitation of
his friends. 1t was a case of the Of
flee seeking the man. He said only
once in 80 years had Wilmington had
a senator, that in that time one half
of the senators had come from Brattle-
boro, and one half from other parts of
the county. The candidate whom he
would name was entirely worthy of
the honor, progressive, enterprising
and energetic. In 1880 he was the
youngest member of the legislature
but one, filled places on important
committees. and made an excellent re-
cord as a legislator. He closed by
nominating G. d. Spencer of Whining
ton. Mr.. Spencer's nomination was
seconded by o. T. Ware of Brattleboro
in behalf of the Brattleboro delegates
l.. w. Bush of Brookline named C.
F. Thompson of Brattleboro as a man
of honesty, ability. known through the
county and state. Mr.. Thompson S
candidacy was one of the eleventh
hour surprises of the convention. 1t
is understood that he was supported
by those opposed to removal of the
county buildings from Newfane.
Whole number of votes 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11

thousands of Londoners have taken
on special insurance policies against
small pox, ranging from $500 to $780,
900.
Senator Kittredge of South Dakota
saw two street urchins quarreling in
Washington, and said to them, Come,
now, boys, try to get along without
hghting," I'VE amt fighting" said
one OF the urchins, we're only play
ing senator's"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
F. B. Pier New Selection as Assistant
Judge.

F. B. Pier New Selection as Assistant
Judge,
On reassembling in the afternoon
nominations for assistant judges of
county court were called. Daniel
Sherwin of Jamaica named f. b, Pier
of that town, a longtime resident,
well-known, of sound judgment, and
possessed of all the essential qualifi-
cations for the position. George C.
Wright of Westminster named his
townsman, Judge Daniel Kellogg, who
has already served four years as as
sistant judge, and who, Mr.. Wright
said, had been before the public and
whose worth was known. C.. G.. Fits
in seconding Judge Kellogg, said that,
while the court duties of the position
were not onerous, the assistant judges
had important places to fill in the
county affairs and finances. He said
that the county debt had been wiped
out during Judge Kelloggs incum-
bency in office, and that great improve
ments had been made in the county
buildings. Mr.. Piers nomination was
seconded by j. II. Ware of Townshend
j. w. Melendy. of Londonderry, G. NJ
Russell of Wilmington, L. w. Bush of
Brookline. j. L. Martin also seconded
Mr.. Pier and spoke of him as a justice
of 80 years, and frequently the trial
justice in his town, and as a strong,
able, clear-headed, upright man.
Whole number of votes 9S
Necessary for choice so
f. b. Pier 70
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10 Killed, 35 Injured in Trolley Ac'
cident.

Ten persons Were killed outright, ana
at least three others fatally injured, ana
81 more or less seriously injured in an
accident on the electric railroad near
Gloversvllle. y. Y, late Friday night
y combination baggage and passenger
car got away from the motorman and
rushed down the mountain side al a ter
rife speed, and at the end of the grade
crashed into a loaded open car also de-
scending the mountain. The open car
was hurled from the track and over 80
per cent of the occupants killed or IN
iured. The combination car also left the
track Those killed We're crushed under
the ear. some of the bodies being fright
fully mangled. Some died from suuo-
cation. The motorman who was a green
man. is thought to have been RESPONSE
BILE for the accident He sustained in
iurios from which he died sunday The
wreck occurred at the end of day OF
pleasure at the resort at the top of the
mountain, and the cars which We're in
the wreck were loaded with excursion
lists who had been enjoying the sports and
fire works in the evening.
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Senator DilIinsham's Standing.
IVA shinrton Post ]

OF the new men few have had chance
to make notable speeches. Perhaps Mr.
Dillingham;, of Vermont, has made the
most distinct reputation as a forceful and
attractive speaker. and his committee as
signments have happened TO bring him
into relation with much of the important
work Of the session. He bids fair to fully
sustain the high tradition which Vermont
has long maintained in the Senate.
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Boston and Maine Railroad.
Summer Advancement.

HTTdHJGTnent
Effective June - 1902
Trains leave Bratteboro northhound.
s;ed u. m night express, except Monday.
,610 0 a. m Passumpsic passenger
lloIa a. IN; Tor stations to Windsor, Lancaster.
81, Johnsbury, Newport, Sherbrooke. Mon,
treal VIA. q + .Ry, Quebec, Burlington, st.
Adams and Montreal ' N''
s59p m white Mountain express.
tion passenger.
lob p. IN. night express Daily.
'i4 H. m sunday paper train to Windsor.
SOUTHBOUND.
f9r Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield,
ID. j. FLANDERS,
Gen'l Passenger and Ticket Agent.
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Daniel Kellogg
close Contest on the Other Judeeshir

Close Contest on the Other Judgeship.
j. c. VIM of Halifax presented the
name of Judge Frank Worden of that
town. The nomination was seconded
by S. A. Richmond of Guilford. w.
l.. Packard of Wilmington nominated
A. A. Butterfield of Nottingham as a
man of sterling qualities, and F. H.
Lawton of Dummerston seconded Mr..
Butterfleld's nomination.
Whole number of votes 90
Necessary for choice AZ
Frank Worden so
A, A. Butterfield 43
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-11
M. r. Lawrence from Northern Dis
trict.

trict.
D. P. Higgins of Bellows Falls pre-
sented the name of Martin R. Law
renee as a senatorial candidate from
the Westminster district. He spoke
of his service as 20 years selectman
of his town, and vouched for him as
honest and trustworthy. c. r. Crosby
of Brattleboro seconded Mr.. Law
rence's nomination in behalf of the
solid Brattleboro delegation.
George G. Wright of Westminster
in one of the most effective speeches
of the day, spoke of the judgment, in
tegrity and service in the lower legis-
lative branch, of Sidney Gage of that
town. j. o. Follett of Townshend and
A. NJ. Shipman of Westminster
seconded Mr.. Cages nomination, and
f. H. Lawton of Dummerston and j.
w. Shelley of Putney performed a
like service for Mr. Lawrence.