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

The w. C. T. U. will hold a Bible
reading at the Y. M. c. A. rooms next
Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Bingham chapter, Order of Eastern
Star, held regular convocation Tues
day evening, followed by a social
hour. Ping pong and other games
were played.
At the Adventist Christian church:
Prayer meeting 10:45 a. M; Sunday
school at noon; preaching at 2:90 and
p. m. by Elder William A. Birch of
Worcester; Loyal Workers meeting
at 6 p. m. All are cordially invited.
Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. S. o.
good. pastor. Morning service every
Sunday at 1920; Sunday school, 11:45.
There will be a Thanksgiving carol
service next Sunday afternoon at
violin. All are welcome.
Universalist church, Reignold K.
Marvin, pastor. Morning worship,
10:30 o'clock, with preaching by the
pastor Mrs. Pratt and Mr.. Brasor
will sing. Sunday school at 11:45 a.
m; Senior Union, Z p. m. All are
welcome.
Christian Science services in Market
block Sunday at IL a. m. Subject
"Mortals and Immortals.' Sunday
school, IL a. m; testimonial meeting,
Wednesday, 1880 p. m. Reading
room open Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday from 8 to p. m. All are well
come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
"Florodora."

OF the many fine attractions which
the patronage OF Manager Fox few can
compare in all-round excellence with
the English musical comedy "Floro-
dora" which was presented Wednes-
day evening. The reputation OF the
opera had preceded its coming and as
result there was a crowded house
From the rising of the curtain on the
first act to its fall at the close of the
final scene there was not a duh mo-
ment. owen Hall, the writer of the book
and Leslie Stuart, the musical COM
poser, have produced in. "Frorodora"
a rare combination of sparkling and
witty dialogue and tuneful melody.
The comedy gets its title from the
island of Florodora. in the Philippines,
and the scenery in the first act shows
the luxurious fora of that tropical
country. The second act presents a
bit of Welsh scenery in all it's pic
turesqueness. All the scenery was
beautiful beyond description. The
costumes were exceedingly rich. The
theme of "Florodora" is a pretty love
story, but the success of the opera is
due more particularly to the special
Ties anu W the way the lntIllt Is
handled. The action at all times is
keyed up to the highest pitch and in
PRODUCES some chorus movements
which are strikingly pretty and orig
inal. The chorus was well trained
and included some voices of fine quail
ity. The man who gave the most
amusement was Charles Deland, as
Anthony Tweedlepunch, phrenologist.
hypnotist and palmist, who was ex-
tremelv funny in various roles, es-
pecially that of a musical conductor
Karl Stall as Mr.. Gilfain, proprietor
of Florodora island and j. A. Waller
stedt as Frank Abercoed. manager for
Mr.. Gilfain, were heard with pleasure
in musical numbers. Marion Field as
Dolores, Philippine maiden, Eugene
Flagg as Angela Gilfain and Madeline
MattoX as Lady Holyrood, had the
leading roles among the lady members
of the cast. Between acts one and
two there was a wait of % minutes
but it was not tiresome as Manager
Fox, with characteristic forethought
had provided promenade concert in
Festival hall by the First Regiment
band. A warning bell, before the
curtain rose on the second act, gave
the people ample time to return to
their seats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
SOME VERMONT HORSES.
o. n. Ellis Now owns Tonita r., all
1-4--Dariel Has Reduced Her Rec
ord to 2.o4 "a.

1-4--Dariel Has Reduced Her Rec
ord to 2.o4 "a.
Tamerlane. owned by Lester Fish
of Ira, this state, was 80 badly injured
recently that the animal will never
trot again. One of its hind feet was
caught between the hoof and feltlock
w a chain and in the struggle to get
away the chain cut into the flesh
until the joint water of the ankle ran
out. 1t will probably be year be-
fore the horse can be used for any
purpose.
o. H. Ellis bought in Nashua last
week the chestnut mare, Tonita F., by
Keller dam, Phoebe Wilkes. Ton
tia F., was bred by A. II. Farwell Of
Independence, Iowa, and was foaled in
1895. She was started in eight races
in the West in 1899. finishing first in
each one, and getting a record of
211A in a six heat race in Des Moines
August l. 1899. She has not been
started the past two years, but is
thought to be as speedy as when she
made her great record in Iowa.
\ The mare Darrell, which made a
record of 2.04% at Memphis, Tenn,
a few days ago, was sired by Alexander,
and was bred in Essex, VT. She is
the fastest pacing mare ever bred in
Vermont. and probably in New Eng
land. She was first known as Lady
Wonder, and was sold by Mr. Whit
comb of Essex Junction to Potter
Brothers of Greenfield at Valley Fair
in Brattleboro for $500. Several
noted horsemen have since owned her
including Hubinger of New Haven and
DR.. Kane of New York city. The
latter used her for road purposes, and
she was known in New York as "the
Queen of the Speedway"
Ex-Gov. Josiah Grout administrator
advertises in this paper a sale of stand
ard bred trotting horses at the Gen
Grout farm at Kirby on the afternoons
OF Nov. Is and 10. In the sale will
be stations. brood mares. drivers and
some 40 youngsters Two famous
trotters will be sold Henry's Girl
2:13%, and Turveydrop. 2:21A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
Gbe l)ermunt apbcnit.
Announcements.

Peerless Hammocks at Clapp Il Joness.
Fine writing paper "madc in Berkshlre" at
Clapp & Joness.
The Grange store calls your attention to
their advertisement of "Gilfether's Turnips
in anotoer column.
II. Fred Day of Boston will fill an engage
ment with the Estey Organ Company begin
ming Thursday, Nov. IL. Mr.. Day is an expert
at piano tu.ing, regulating and repairing
having had extensive experience III factory
ware rooms and outside work. Orders sent to
the Fstey Organ Company will receive his
early and best attention.
John Gifethcr of WardsborO tells his Gus.
toners in another column that they can buy
his turnips at the Grange store"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
WON SCHOLARSHIP.
Notable Honor for Fred w. Cutter, at
the New England Conservatory Of
Music


Fred w. Cutter OF Jamaica Plain,
Mass. who was a student in the Brat
tleboro High school when his father
went to Boston in 1891. as manager of
the Household, has won a notable mu-
steal honor in receiving one of the four
scholarships offered in the School Of
Opera in the New England Conserv-
atory OF Music. There were "a con-
testants. The judges were George w.
Chadwick. director of the conserva-
tory, George Henschel and Sig. Oreste
Bimboni, conductor of the opera
school.
The Boston Sunday Herald contained
portraits of the winners. with sketch
es. II said: "Mr. Cutter lives at "a
Green street. Jamaica Plain. and has
been a member of the Elliot Congre-
gational church choir. Newton, several
years. He received his vocal train
ing at the New England Conservatory,
and has appeared in many concerts
and drawing room affairs in Boston
and vicinity. He took a prominent
part in one Of the operas given by the
Bank Clerks association recently. He
has an exceptionally fine voice"
The Boston Record. in its column of
current comment said: Fred Cutter
isn't a lucky man. his Jamaica Plain
friends say in discussing his being
awarded one OF the Conservatory
scholarships That Fred was award
ed the gift on his merits is the con-
sensus opinion about the district, es-
pecially by the schoolmates of this in
dividual, who was one of the best
athletes that West Roxbury High
school ever produced Ten years ago
Fred captained the High school eleven
whose record is still fresh in the minds
of those who were then interested in
the interscholastic league"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree TO re-
fund the money on Il 5O-cent bottle OF Greene
Warranted Syrup of Tar if II fails 10 cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee Il - cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money retnhd-
ed.
House Pharmacy, f, II. Holden a Co., Brat
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J. l.. Stockwell, West Brattleboro.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
For Over Sixty Years,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
for their children while teething with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child. softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
all druggists In every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents n bottle. BE sure 10 ask for
fMrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, "and take no
other kind.
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e. w. Mcclure. Auetioneer,

Sells all kinds of property ut auction Terms
reasonable. ONCE with Waterman X Martin,
Brattleboro. Telephone. 49,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
Ladies' Suits.

Receiving every week, more ladies' tailor
made suits and winter coats aud separate skirts
All are the la est designs and prices are right
Also dress goods and dies trimmings. suits
and dress waists made to order in all the latest
fashions MISS Mon GNNIMEN, 8 Flat street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07

He's quite a star as an after-dinner
speaker, isn't he?" Star? He's
regular moon. He becomes brighter the
fuller he ets."-[Philadelphia Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07

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sick headache. Carriers Little Liver
Pills. Thousands of letters from people
who have used them prove this fact
Try them.
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c. M. Park, Tutor,
BRATTLEBORO.

Principal of the BRATTLEBORO PRIVATE
SCHOOL. Shorthand taught ut n low price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
COMING TO AUDITORIUM.

Rose CoghIan as 1.-THE Second Mrs.
Tanqueray" Next Wednesday at
the Auditorium.
Rose Coghlan. supported by COM
pany of unusual merit. will appear at
the Auditorium Wednesday evening,
Nov. -, in A. w. Pinero's famous
drama, THE Second Mrs. Tan
queray." Every famous actress of
the covilized world has appeared, or
clamored to appear, as the much dis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
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any case of Cntarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, OIL
We. the undersigned. have known +. j. Chm
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and financially able TO carry out any oblpa-
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Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-07
The District Odd Fellows Meeting

The encampmentsS and subordinate
lodges in the Sth and 10th districts,
|. o. o. F., held their annual meeting
in Brattleboro Monday, in Odd Eel
lows hall. There was a large attend
ance, including over 80 from Bellows
Falls and about the same number
from Ludlow. crowding the hall to it's
fullest capacity. Oasis encampment
of Brattleboro conferred the Patri.
archal degree at the afternoon ses-
sion, which opened at $3.50 O'clock
Dennis Rebekah lodge served a ban
quet in Grange hall at $3.50 o'clock,
which was well attended. The even
ing session was opened at o'clock by
Wantastiquet lodge of Brattleboro.
Rev. F. W. Lewis made the address
of welcome, w. L. Ravens, G. M, res
spending. Bellows Falls lodge CON
ferred the Initatory degree and Wan
tastiquet lodge conferred the First de-
gree, after which remarks on the good
of the order were made by grand of
ficers and others. The grand officers
present included Grand Master w. L..
Ravens of Chester, Deputy Grand Mas
ter S. A. Reed of Windsor, Grand
Chaplain j. B. Reardon of Ludlow,
Past Grand Patriarch H. C. Farrar of
Rutland, District Deputy Grand Patri-
arch N. A. Butterfield of Ludlow and
Past Grand Master ]. X. Blakely Of
Bellows Falls.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25

In the case of the St. Johns Gas Co.,
against the City of San Juan, the jury
in the Federal Court brought in ver-
dict this morning ol$4 coz in favor of
the company. The sum claimed by
company WAS $r5o,ooo, for damages foI
the unla awful seizure and use of the
company property.
The verdict Of the jury is really a
victory for the city as the company had
been offered 5000 before the case
went to trial. The attorneys for the
company were Messrs Dexter, Hord
and Cornwe1.
Mr.. James Keedy appeared on behaf
Of the city.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25

rates. In word, there was practically
only one buyer on each railway system
and the illegal advantages he secured
from the carrier gave him monopoly
of the grain trade on the line with
which his secret compact was made.
1t was an odious condition.
Nor does this describe the full mea-
sure OF wroagdoing. It reached the
centers of trade, and affected related
industries with more or less disaster.
In Kansas City. for example, II was
asserted that local dealers had been
excluded from participation in the grain
trade; that their elevators for the storage
and transit pment of grain, built at
great expense for the demands OF an
important market, had been deprived
of business; and that large numbers OF
laborers had lost employment and re-
m aimed in idleness, solely because OF
the diversion of businesslfrom its natu :
raj channels, as the result of this for
hidden monopoly in the purchase and
transportation of grain
Now what does this narrative tell us
of the efficiency of legislation to con-
troll corporations, and to prevent them
from inhict1ng cruel wrongs upon par
ticular individuals and locates? 1t
would seem that the outcome of twenty
years of continuous effort along this line
has been rather to intensity than to
mitigate the evils which it was sought
to remedy. This is not reason for re-
laxing effort to accomplish the result
aimed at, but it shows how easy it is
for corporations to drive coach though
laws enacted to fetter them and to re-
strain their greed. 1t points to the
conclusion that better means must be
devised than any that the Interstate
lComerce Law has furnished if Trust:
are to controlled by Federal legislation
either with or without Constitutions
amendment.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25
RuSSIQ And Turkey
Reports Of Revival Of An Old
Alliance DiScredited.

The Austro-Hungarisn Foreign Of
flee entirely discredits the report, tele-
graphed from Bucharest, Rumania, to
the London Daily Mail that Russia has
proposed to Turkey revival of the I'm
kiar- -Skelessi treaty of 1888, which esta.
blished Russian alliance under the terms
of which the Government of Turkey un-
dertook, at Russia's request, to exclude
in time of war all foreign war-ships
from the Black Sea, while Russia un-
dertook at Turkeys request to furnish
her aid by land and sea if necessary. 1t
is pointed out at the Foreign Office here
that all the European Powers are con-
cerned i'm the existing treaties govern
ing the passage of the Dardanel1es by
foreign war-ships, and that it is impos-
sible for Russia to modify them without
the consent of the co-signatories.
The Austrian Ambassador at Con-
stantinople has also assured the Foreign
Office in this city that no political mat
ters were discussed during the .recen
visid to the Sultan of the Grand Duk,
Nicholas of Russia, who is said to hav'
made the proposition referred to.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25
.euDl A0gQll Dirty.
Santiago, Trinidad, and Cienfuegos
Almost as Bad as Before Ameri-
can Occupation.

Reports which have reached Washing
ton from Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad
Cienfuegos, and other cities on the south-
ern and cas-: ern sides of the island of
Cuba go to show that these cities are
beginning to fail back intolahe old SLOW
enly ways, making the scourge of yellow
fever, which the United States doctors
fought SO hard before they could Sue
ceed in stampiugsit out, prospective
visitor again.
Article v. of the Platt amendment
says:
That the Government of Cuba will
execute, and, as far necessary, extend,
the plans already devised, or other
plans TO be mutually agreed upon, for
the sanitation of the cities OF the island,
to the end that a recurrence of epide-
mic and infectious diseases may be pre-
vented, the eby assuring protection to
the people and commerce Of Cuba, as
well as the commerce of the southern
ports Of the United States and the pee
pie siding therein"
The san.tary condition OF Santiago is
not being kept up to the standard Of The
past three or four years This is appa-
rent in the Streets themselves, many OF
which are Uttered with sxeepings and
garbage. The principal streets of the
town are but fairly clean, and the side
streets and the suburbs show marked
lack of care, The cesspools and gar
bage collections of private houses are
still more neglected. The removal of
such garbage and the cleaning of cess
pools may be made at private expense.
Fairly authentic information states that
employees of the department exact
fee for, such work at the present time.
The city authorities cannot be blamed
for this neglect. The state suddenly
threw the burden upon them after they
had prepared their yearly tax budget,
and when it was too late to make addi-
ticnal assessments for this purpose.
AT the same time the city was made to
assume the expense of the police force
and the maintenance of the water
works. Its anual expenses were thus
increased $I4o, 900. To meet this alb
solutely necessary expense, the city gov
ernment has he'd to abandon the public
works and reduce the efficiency Of the
administration in many ways, at the
same time reducing by more than one
third the amount formerly expended in
sanitation.
Until May, 1901, sanitation has been
a state expenditure, and has cost $II5rl
900 year. This is Soc, 900 more than
the amount allowed for the above esti-
mate. The state is helping the CITY I
with 5000 per month at the present
time, but this will last until the end of /
the year only.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25


the first resolution he could not pre-
sent a resolution to investigate anything
or anybody.
After this the argument became
rather heated, and between charges and
counter charges, motion was finally
made to lay Mr.. Dooley's resolution on
the table. This was carried, and the
meeting adjourned.
After the meeting about a thousand
people assem- oled on the Plaza and
hoo,ed and howled at Mr.. Dooley, and
blew wooden whistles to show their dis
approval. The police stood in the
Plaza and looked on at the demon
stration. The Governors Secretary. MI
Bliss was also present. There was nc
police interference.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25
70 Cory Cd0ndll TROOPS
Admiral Casey Decides That Pa
mama Road Can Do So Safely.

Rear-Admira1 Casey has decided to
allow the Colombian government to use
the railroad, as the transit of troops and
ammunition no longer invites hostilities
and an interruption of traffic.
The action of the admiral has pro-
duced an excellent impression in all
circles. Americans are very popular
now, and with the arrival of the SIS.
Bogota their popularity will increase.
1t is reported that several German
officers are on board the revolutionary
gunboat Padilla acting as gunners. So,
1t is pointed out that, Americans COM
ing 10 Colombia with the governments S
armed steamship Bogota, formerly the
jessie Banning. will have chance to
show their superiority back OF the guns
against their German rivals.
P. B Ludd of St. Louis, who fought
in Cuba as captain of the Sixth Com
pany of Missouri Volunteers, joined the
Colombian army to-day. He is gra-
duate of the Michigan Military Acade-
my. Governor S4lazar has put him in
charge OF the Colombian marines in
tended for for the Bogota, land he has
already started drilling them.
The sixteen-year-old son of Mr. Le-
eds of the Rock Island Railroad wanled
to join the rebels. He left Andover
Academy, but was stopped here and
sent home by the United States consul.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-10-25
New York Market To-day.
Civil Service IN Porto Rico.
Argument Advanced By National
Reform League For The Exten-
sion Of The Competitive Sys-
tenn.

In circular letter issued by, the Ma.
tional Civil-Service Reform League, the
League brings up the question Of COIN
petitive examination for positions in the
insular and municipal service in Porto
Rico, where for two years now, ever
since military authority was superseded
by civil government, the system Of per
sonal appointments has still remained
in force.
By the Foraker act all the positions
in the Federal service, the custom
house, and the Post-ohice were brought
under the competitive system, and DR.
George w. Leadley, chief of the Ser
vice Record Division of the Federal
Commission, who was sent to report on
the service, there, generally, said that
the character and efficiency of the ma
tive applicants who came up for exam
nation before him, in the Federal ser
vice, was ample warrant, for extending
the system to the insular and munich
pal services of Porto Rico and more
over he believed there were certain
local facts which made it ethically i'm
perative that the competitive system
should be introduced into both these
services without delay.
.While the status of the inhabitants
of Porto Rico has not yet been clearly
defined by the courts, says the letter
of the National Reform League, cit has
been determined with sufficient clear
ness to show that they have not, under
the Constitution, the full protection OF
American citizens. They are, there
fore, all the more entitled to protection
as burghers and taxpayers who are il
the equivocal position Of subordinate
people governed by more powerful
nation.
The salaries of all officials except
those appointed by the President are
paid out of the revenues Of the island.
The inhabitants of Porto Rico are
therefore paying the salaries of officials
whom they neither elect nor appoint.
Under a Gov. Allen or a Gov. Hunt
they may be safe from imposition, even
under these conditions, but provision
must be made for the islands being
governed by men who are not so con-
scientious, and who would dare to ex-
plot the service for the benefit of in
competent Americans. Even as mat
ters now stand, it appears that there
has grown up in the service kind of
sinecurism, for which the heads of the.
departments are responsible and this, it
IS said, is one of the reasons why the
Executive Council was opposed to the
Introduction of the competitive system
n the beginning, and opposes it still,
Tor there appear to be a number of po-
sitions which could be abolished with
put injury to the service.
On this statement of the law. it is
evident that the Federal Administrator
,annot directly impose civil service
aw on the cities Of the island. That
must be done by the Insular Lepis-1
ature But since the Governor of the
sland and the members of the Execu.
i've Council, who constitute the Senate
ire appointees OF the President. It can
lotIbe said that the Administration is
rec from all responsibility,
The President, and the Governor