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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
The SIauuhter of Sea Birds.

A strong sentiment is growing in sLou-
lsiana for the protection of the sea birds
on the gulf coast. The result of investi-
cations proves conclusively that unless
protection is given, the gulls and water
hens will become entirely extinct in that
region within very few years. Gunners
have been slaughtering the birds ruth
lessly, and hunters destroying the eggs
so rapid has been the work of these two
classes that according to the American
Ornithological association not trace
exists today of birds on either Brush or
Caillou islands in the gulf at one time the
home of millions of sea fowl The same
Is practically true, IT is declared of other
Islands in the neighborhood The propo-
sition is to have severe laws enacted
against the destruction of these useful
birds and their eggs and to rigidly en-
force them.
The state OF New Jersey has had a sim
liar experience to that of Louisiana. only
public sentiment was not aroused soon
enough. Thirty or even twenty-five years
ago sea gulls were very abundant The
shore was their nesting place and at GER
tam seasons OF the year thousands of
young gulls could be seen in ali stages of
growth. At the present time the number
of gulls on the New Jersey coast has
dwindled to hundreds. some assert doz-
ems. An ornithologist recently asserted
that there are but two small nesting
places now on the New Jersey coast, and
these are only preserved from destruction
by the constant vigilance of the wardens
during the breeding season.
1t is hardly necessary to say that the
great bulk of this slaughter has been to
furnish plumage for women's hats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Clement and the Workinamen.

Percy w. Clements inordinate love
for the workingman is not revealed
when the fierce light which beats up
on gubernatorial candidate is turned
his way. Listen to the Rutland
News:
1t has already been shown that as a
state legislator his influence and vote
was thrown against the proper and just
taxation of the railroads of the state. 1t
was thrown against the enactment of a
law giving the people of Vermont two
cents mile as the charge for transporta-
tion. In every question that came up
where the interests of great corporations
and the interests of the people were at is
sue Legislator Clement was always the
indefatigable and open champion of the
interests of the corporations.
While he was mayor of the city of Rut-
land, what was his record? AS already
pointed out in the News. Mayor Clement
was opposed to shorter hours and more
adequate pay for the employees of the
city. How did Mayor Clement personally
fare by his administration? Here are
some figures that throw light on this
question:
The Clement National bank building, of
which Mr.. Clement was part owner. was
sold not long ago to the bank at the
price, 1t is understood, of 100000. This, it
is supposed, was a fair valuation. Be
fore Mr.. Clement was mayor this build
ing was assessed At $36, 900 and contributed
taxes to the city on this assessment.
During Mr.. Clements mayoralty the
board of assessors, two of whom were ap-
pointed by Mayor Clement, reduced that
valuation from $4,000 TO $27 O0O-consid-
erably less than half of what 1t was
worth.
At the same time Mayor Clements S
home, the only other real estate in this
city on which he paid taxes. was reduced
from its previous valuation of $12 900 to
$1,000 Similar reductions were made in
the valuation of other properties in which
Mayor Clement was less directly interest
ed. No more fragrant cases of under
valuation of taxable property in Rutland
exist than on property owned by Mr.
Clement. The burden of all under valua-
tions falls, of course, upon the people.
In the face of such a public record,
what is the conclusion? The only reason
able conclusion is that p. w. Clement,
as governor. would use the power of that
position in the interests of corporate
wealth and against the interests of the
rank and file Of the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
BRAT TLEBORO LOCAL
Body Of Lulu Manley of North Hart
land Found in the River.

The decomposed body of a girl found in
the log drive in the Connecticut river lust
before noon yesterday was identified in
the afternoon as Miss Lulu Manley, a.
daughter of Edison l.. Maney of North
llartland. The body was discovered by
Earl Weatherhead, who, with other boys.
was walking on the logs three or four
rods from the Vermont shore and about
east of the Houghton d Simonds dry
goods store. Only a small portion of
notified and at once began the laborious
task Of removing the body from between
the logs large crowd gathered on
the railroad bank to witness the work
and many went out on the logs to render
assistance if possible The logmen
brought their cant-hooks into use and
without them it is doubtful if they could
have recovered the body, on account of
the tremendous pressure of logs from
above. Little by little the body was
raised up, and at last it was freed by
cutting away a portion of the skirt
which caught out of reach under the logs
one arm was crushed fiat between two
logs. and there were bruises on other
parts of the body, which was badly dis
colored. There was no hair on the head
and the only clothing on the body con-
sisted of shoes, stockings, a portion of
black and red plaid skirt and a black
belt The body was laid on boards on
the logs. covered with a rubber blanket
and left to await the arrival of the
Hinsdale authorities. Meanwhile Mana
ger Carl Henkel of the telephone ex-
change began making inquiries. He
learned from White River Junction that
girl was drowned in North Hartland
three weeks ago last Friday. On tele-
phoning to North Hartland he found that
the girls name was Lulu Manley, and
the description of her clothes corre-
sponded with those on the body. He
learned that the girl was one of family
of several children. She and another girl
got into a boat after returning from
school, and the boat, which was not fas-
tened, foated out into the river The
girls screamed but a man on shore told
them not to jump as he could rescue
them. They were so frightened, however.
that both jumped. but one was saved.
Selectman Stebbns and Undertaken
Wetherbee of Hnsdale arrived about
O'Clock and ordered the body removed to
Moran's undertaking rooms Manager
1enkel made arrangements to have the
night train stop at North Hartland, and
the body was sent home on that train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Attend the Caucuses.

There is no use in trying to disguise
the fact that the result of the Brattle-
boro caucus last Saturday was a bitter
disappointment to Mr. Proctor's
friends. On a vote confined strictly
to the Republican party, to men of
recognized place in the party, and
who mean to keep their place in its
ranks, the result would undoubtedly
have been different. We suppose
this fact will hardly be disputed by
even the most ardent of Mr.. Proctor's
opponents. But on the part of his
leading supporters there is no dis
position to make charges of bad faith
or of unfair treatment. Caucus
rules were made by mutual agree
ment, which were intended to be en-
tirely fair and to meet the situation
as we'll as possible. If these regula-
tions did not fulfil their purpose and
draw the lines Alright in every case, it
is not matter which can be helped for
either side by angry charges and fool
ish denunciations. The mans way
is to accept the result man-fashion,
acknowledge defeat, give ones op-
ponents the credit for good faith and
fair intentions-and get ready for
next time.
The friends of Mr.. Proctor in other
parts of Windham county ought not
by any means to accept the Brattle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
To Be Looked Fairly in the Face.

1t cannot be said that the events
of the last week have helped to clear
up the situation in the gubernatoral
outcome will be. OF the larger
towns in the state, the delegations
from Montpelier and Brattleboro
have already been given to Mr..
Clement, and it is an open secret
that several other of the larger towns
are expected to follow this suit, with
the probable chance that the complex
ion of the convention will be decided
by the great body of delegates from
the smaller towns. 1t now seems
apparent that Mccullough, Proctor
and Clement will each go into the
convention with a strong backing,
and that each will hold his forces
intact for a fight to the bitter end.
1t is not necessary, it is certainly not
possible now, to forecast what that
end will be. 1t is pretty sure. in
any case, to be the most interesting
political state convention which has
been held in Vermont in many a
year The fact to be recognized is that
the Clement sentiment has gained
such headway and has developed such
support in nearly all parts of the
state as would have been accounted
impossible before Mr.. Clements
dramatic entrance upon the field. 1t
is to be borne in mind that besides
his personal addresses in the larger
towns, systematic work is being done
for him in the smaller towns. 1t
is true that his canvass is based very
largely upon a series of false assump-
tions and statement of alleged facts
and of conditions of things under the
prohibitory law which are not true.
But this does not alter the fact that
a public sentiment exists which en-
dorses this kind of a campaign. 1t
shows a state of public sentiment
which is disposed to listen to appeals
of this kind, and the people of the
state may as well recognize the fact
as it is.
To friends and supporters of the
prohlbitory law, to the great body of
people who sincerely believe that
prohibition is the best way to deal
with the liquor evil, the assumptions
of Mr.. Clement seem to be wrong,
and his followers to be misguided in
their zeal. But nothing will be
gained to the cause of temperance by
seeing or claiming to see in the
Clement movement nothing but enmity
or disaster to that cause. The fact to
be met is that the situation exists, and
the problems which it presents have
got to be worked out. The wise way
will be to meet these problems fairly,
temperately, without profitless accusa-
tions or ordinations, and without
the assumption that all the wrong is
on one side and all the right on the
other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30

The war department has received
from Acting Governor Luke E. Wright
of the Philippine commission resume
of the situation in the islands which it
is believed will go far to restore con-
fidence in the American policy in the
archipelago. The fact that Wright is
Southerner and a Democrat will, it
is believed, give added potency to this
estimate, as it will be used in the po-
litical controversies of the coming sea-
son. Governor Wright ,names the
provinces in which civil government
will be established by the Fourth of
July, and also those in which it is
deemed better to allow the military to
remain in control. He also specifies
three or four provinces in which there
are still hostilities, but predicts that
these will be wholly quieted by Oct /.
1t is said that where Spain never had
civil government in more than II prov
inces, we already have it in 81, with no
change in provincial boundaries or
names in themeantime. Over large
part of the area of the archipelago no
hostile shot has ever been fired. war
department officials say. Mr.. Wright's
resume, as interpreted by facts and
figures in the possession of the depart
ment, will show that greater part of
the archipelago is today peaceful by
recognizing American rule than has
ever yielded to any other foreign pow
er.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY MAY 30, 1902

boro result as determining the result
in other towns. Besides the work
done by the friends of Gen. McCul-
Tough, the fact is not by any means
to be overlooked that systematic,
persistent canvass is being made
throughout the county in behalf of Mr..
Clement. The sentiment of the small
er towns fairly expressed, and es-
pecially the sentiment in the farming
community, is not favorable to Mr.
Clements candidacy. 1t ought to be
strongly impressed upon the mind of
every Republican farmer and friend
of temperance in the smaller towns
that the result in the caucuses will
be determined by the vote of the farm
ers if they will make sure that they
attend the caucuses and cast their
votes. The only danger to the Proc
tor cause lies in the chance that the
caucuses may be thinly attended. If
the friends of Mr.. Proctor, and es-
pecially if the farmers in every com
munity, will make it point to be
present at the caucuses at whatever
sacrifice of personal convenience,
they will find that they have the
situation in their own hands, that they
can control the result, and that Mr..
Proctor may yet have a strong dele
cation from Windham county, and one
that may control the action of the
state convention.
Attend the caucuses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Returns from the Caucuses.

Mccullough carried several caucuses
Monday, including Enosburgh 4, High
gate 4. and Milton 5, in Franklin county
West Fairlee 2, in Orange county, Cabot g
in Washington county, and Weybridge 2,
in Addison county. Montgomery 4, in
Franklin county was unanimous for Proc
tor. Proctor secured two delegates in
Middletown Springs, Rutland county. and
Mccullough three in New Haven, Addison
county, on Monday night. On Tuesday
Derby 4, Orleans county, Wells 2, Rutland
county. Sharon 2, Windsor county, were
reported for Proctor. and Addison 2, Ad-
olson county, for Mccullough.
AT the caucuses last night Proctor Sc
cured five delegates from Poultney, Rut-
land county, one from CRANKY, Essex
county. and one from Stratton, Windham
county. Mccullough got the three dele
gates in Newfane, and two in South
Hero. Grand Isle county, while Victory
in Essex county selected one Clement
delegate. All of the As delegates have
been chosen in McCullough's home coun-
ty. The standing of the three candidates
not counting the Rutland snap caucus is
now as follows:
Mccullough, lis
Proctor, 4S
Clement, 40
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
sRATTLEBoRo PERSONAL.

II. w. Bruce of Worcester is at the
home Of his father, T. w. Bruce, for a
stay of a few days.
Eminent Sir d. a. Young of Beauseant
commandery was guest of Northamp-
ton commandery Monday evening.
Mrs. Archie Stockwel and two chill
dren went yesterday TO Wilton, n. H,
for a visit of two weeks or more with
Mrs. Stockwelrs mother
Leon Foster. formerly a clerk in
Greene's pharmacy. has passed the phar-
maceutcal examinations in Vermont,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Durham returned
Tuesday from fishing trip of ten days
to Kennebago lake in Maine. They had
excellent sport, catching many square
tailed trout and salmon. The best speci-
men of trout weighed 21e pounds. and the
largest salmon was a five FOUNDER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30

Sir Robert Ball, professor of astronomy
at Cambridge England. is reported to
have discredited utterly any idea of talk
ing with Mars Sir Robert estimates
that to signal Mars using the wigwag
system so as to be seen by a Martian as
tronomer, We should need a flag 800 miles
long and 200 miles wide, waved from a
stan 500 miles long. Flashlight signaling
he considers equally impracticable. II
Lake Superior could be filled with petro-
leum and set on fire, the resulting blaze
might be discerned as a speck of light, but
not sufficiently prominent to suggest that
anything unusual was in progress.-[Ma-
chinery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30

The Brattleboro friends of Mr..
Proctor have the satisfaction of know
ing that they made the strongest and
best fight for him within their power
There was no lack of interest, of
organization. or of concentration. A
notable feature, full of promise for
the future, was the splendid work of
organization and earnest personal eff
fort done by the young mems Proctor
club of III members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
TOWNSHEND.

Following is the program of the closing
week of the year for Leland & Gray
Seminary: Sunday, June 8, IL a. m,
annual sermon. Rev. e. A. Royal; Tues
day and wednesday a. m, public exam
nations; Wednesday. June IL, p. M,
annual prize defamation contest; Thurs
day, 1890 n. m, address, Rev. Cortland
Myers. d. D.. Brooklyn, N. Y; 12 M,
alumni banquet at Townshend Inn; s p.
M, grand concert, Imperial Bell Ringers,
at Baptist church; Friday, 0 a. m, class
reunions Seminary; p. M, annua'
cipal and Mrs. Edgecomb's reception q.
alumni.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30

The people OF Vermont are noted for
their love of fair play and this sentiment
is certain to play a prominent part in
the governorship contest When Doctor
Webb retired after a vigorous canvass
that showed his possession of marked
strength the prize, according to all re-
cognzed rules OF political warfare. be-
longed to General McCullough.-[B Burling-
ton Free Press.
This is the old cry. Gen. McCul-
lough's turn" in a new form. What
are the recognized rules of political
warfare? The prize" which means
the governorship. belonged" to Gen.
Mccullough. Who gave him
mortgage on "the prize?" Doesn't
this kind of twaddle give that tired
feeling to the people of Vermont, who
have labored under the impression
that the prize" was their gift. to be
bestowed by them as they saw fit?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Farm Bargains.

nNE HUNDRED and SEVENTY FIVE
down.
TWENTY-FIVE ACRE FARM miles from
l. Bratteboro; good cottage house and barn;
ten acres tillage: balance pasture and timber
Il snug home for some one; S725
THREE ACRE PLACE on main road four;
i miles from Bratteboro: good fruit orch
ard. The land is all tillage and suitable for
gardening s115.
TWENTY ACRE FARM best loan soil.
L plenty fruit; one and one e-half story house
SIX rooms and barn. three-fourths mile to
school, church. p. o. This farm is in Conn "A
few miles from Wilimantic n town of 10. 900 in
habitants, besides being a good home. Ii is just
the place for gardening being so near markets
The man was offered last spring $500, but could
not sell as ii was leased. You can buy il for
500 - "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Gbe l)ermunt 41bUnit.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1902.

The largest Republican vote ever
cast in Brattleboro was 1885 for Nc
Kinley in 1896. In that year Grout
for governor had I'LL votes. With
1868 votes already pledged for the
next nominee as a starter, the guber-
vote this year ought to go
bevond recorded bounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Western Aqueduct Association.

The annual meeting of this association will
be holden at G. +. Thompson's Office, Crosby
Block in Brattleboro, on Tuesday, the Bird day
the following business: |. 10 choose officers
for the ensuing year. z. To raise money 10
defray the expenses of the association.
G. G. AVERILL Secretary.
G. Il. THOMPSON, President.
Brattleboro, May "a, 1902.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Excha anue.

WANTED Good farm in Vermont or New
w Hampshire. Would like one with pond
or small body of water for trout raising. Will
give in exchange good paying business. What
have you gotY
If you have Real Estate for sale or to let you
should consult us.
We can use some first class houses for rental
at good prices.
Mention this paper)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30

1t is believed in England that the
war in South Africa is practically at
end. but that several weeks will
elapse before definite announce
ment of the terms of peace is made
public. The fighting, has been going
on over two and one-half years and
the Beers are not conquered. over
$1,000 Beers are now held as prison
ers and they have a small force in
the field. The war has caused Eng
land an expenditure of s1,2OO,OOO. 900,
and the list Of British casualties
reads: Lives lost, 20,031; prisoners,
91S1; sent home invalided, 6S,311.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30

Several years ago, when a Billion
Dollar Congress" was one of the cam
paign slogans, Speaker Reed quietly
answered the cry by saying this is a
billion dollar country. His remark
now needs revision to be up to date.
The present session of Congress has
voted appropriations aggregating $780,
100000, and if the following session
keeps up this record we shall have a
billion and half dollar Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Special 9otices.

EOUND-ln unoccupied sugar house in town
H. of Halifax, one heavy harness, no collar
bride or reins. Owner may have same by prov
ing property and paying for this ad. Address
B. Phoenix Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-30
Evans's Hair Restorer.

NTE read that gray hair is the old mans
w crowning glory. But scientists claim
that it is a sign of weakness and disease. This
restorer is non poisonous, and if used as di-
rected, is guaranteed 10 restore the hair to its
Falls, X, 1. II: E. BOND, Agent, II Main St.,
Brattleboro, VT. 4tf
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-20
Grand Opera House.

The attraction at the Grand Opera
 House the last three days this week and at the Saturday matinee will be the burlesque and vaudeville organiza- tion, "The Innocent Maids" a company that needs no introduction, for with every performer first class artist and with the lavish expenditure of money in mounting the production should prove a treat to the patrons of the above thea ter The opening piece, entitled "A Wooden Woman" serves to give a full scope to the comedians and introduces twenty handsome women the Scrub woiman's Chorus. The olo comprises many well known star acts such as Madden and Jess, who keep their au- diences in roars of laughter with their comedy and witticisms: Bonnet and Rich, the popular singers of illustrated songs; the beautiful Anna Yale and Rose Carlin, duettists; Mark and Kitty Hart in comedy sketch; charming and popular Nellie Sylvester and Joe Nor ris, Hebrew comedian and parodist. The performance terminates with the funny burlesque A Lottery a travesty full of mirth, wit