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

Editor The Ph9nix:-
The time is fast approaching when
the Christmas tree vandals will begin
their nefarious work, and it is time
to begin discussion of their work and
so forestall them. AS the question
was considered last year the plea that
the land owners wished to rid the
ground of the young trees was shown
to be fallacious, but even if this
were true, an experience of Is years
has proven this method to be useless,
as the ground is so full of seeds that
1t is soon covered with a new growth,
and nothing but heavy fire will des-
troy them and new seeding is neces-
sary to make the land valuable for
pasturage again, and even this is
futile If a very large growth of ever
green's are in close proximity. Then
what is the wise course to pursue and
what is the hope of the owners of
the lands? The originator of the
Grange idea, in travelling through this
section, remarked that very much of
the land he saw was only fit to grow
up to timber. Far-seeing business
men like those who compose the Inter
national Paper company, see a scarcity
OF spruce in the future, as is evidenced
by their securing control of 4,025, 900
acres of spruce lands and of men buy
ing up all the sprout land they can
buy. being willing to wait until it can
grow. Then, clearly, it is to let
nature have her way and in the years
to come she will return a fortune to
the happy owners That this time
is not so very far in the future is
evidenced in many cases of which |
cite only few. Four years ago !
helped remove the timber on a land
which a neighbor then 60 years old
said that as young man he had cut
the hay from, and from another lot
near his house on which he had also
hayed the pine timber has been used
for ten years.
On another pasture the owner paid
$50 to have the small spruces cut and
never received but little benefit, while
from other portions of the same lot not
cut over thousands of dollars worth
OF lumber has been taken, and that
which was cut over has been worth
less for pasture several years on ac.
count of the new growth. The late
Col. Hooker advanced some ideas in
an address at Jamaica some years ago
on tree culture that are worthy of con.
sideration-that a judicious thinning
out and trimming would enhance the
value of our forests,-which I have
found to be true in my experience.
Then let this subject be kept before
the people until owners of lands shall
be so well informed that these des-
troyers can no longer ply their bust
ness in old Vermont.
s. A. HOLDEN.
South Windham. Oct. l, 1902.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

DR.. L. W. Hubbard of Lyndon. who
went to Montpelier as town representa-
tive, but was forced to return home on
account of what was supposed to be an
attack of pneumonia is suffering from an
abscess on one of the lungs. While 1t
is hoped and expected that Doctor Hub
bard will eventually recover, there is
slight change of his being able to take
up his duties as representative.
The w. c. T. u. convention closed at
Rutland Friday. The principal business
was the framing of a message to be sent
to the state legislature and the election
of state officers. The message was an
appeal to the house and senate for the
support of the prohibitory law. The
following officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Ida III. Read. Shelburne; cores
ponding secretary, Mrs. Gracia e. David
son, Newfane; recording secretary Mrs.
Abbie Wyman. Cambridgeport; treasurer,
Mrs. e. M. Denny, Montpelier; auditor,
Mrs. Abbie NJ Richardson, Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
THE GRANGE FAIR.
a Fine Supper, Pretty Booths for the
Sale of Articles, and Side-Splitting
Farce to Close the Evening.


Sale of Articles, and Side-Splitting
Farce to Close the Evening.
Protective Oranges annual fair was
held in Grange hall Wednesday night,
preceded by a supper that went right
to the spot" The reputation the Grange
has enjoyed in the past in this line
was maintained and that is saying
enough. A chicken-pie supper, in
charge of Mrs. Fremont Hamilton and
Mrs Maverette Fisher was served
from 6 to o'clock in the banquet hall
and received liberal patronage. The
dining room was finely arranged and
the tables were garnished handsomely
with cut flowers. Throughout the
evening the fair was in progress in the
main hall, which was decorated with
evergreen.
In the centre of the hall was a rep
resentation of large basket, trimmed
in pretty colois. From this basket
home made candy was sold by Miss
Bessie Hopkins mad Mrs. George Har-
ris. The lemonade table, in pink and
green paper decorations. was in charge
of Mrs. A. W. Roel and Mrs w. G. Nor
ris. Mrs. G.. e. Gilman and Mrs. Frank
NorcrCss sold fancy articles from a
booth prettily decorated with red pop
pies. Mrs. II. w. Sargent presided at
the grabs" which in this instance was
nickle-in-the-slot arrangement, and
furnished amusement for the children.
| Hydrangeas and sumach leaves were
! used effectively in decorating the cake
/ booth. The cakes were sold by Mrs.
! A. e. Atwood, Mrs. II. w. Spaulding
and Mrs. j. Il. Gale. Useful articles
were sold by Mrs. w. H. Haywood,
Mrs. p. S. Eames and Mrs. c. S. Hop
! kins. Their booth had pretty trim
mings of pink and white and ground
pine. Buy your vegetables here, -
was the sign over the booth for garden
truck. at which George A. Barker was
the salesman Vegetables, hemlock
boughs and SALIVA were used in dec
Grating the booth.
The fair concluded with a side-split
ting farce in three scenes, entitled
Jumbo jun" The title role was
taken by Mr.. Wood of Athol. and the
other members of the cast were F. d
Weld, II. W. Sargent, e. M. Goode
nough, Zetta Weld, Eva Sanders and
Mrs. E. NJ. Goodenough.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
BRATTLEB0R0 LOCAL NEWS
TERRACE STREET COON HUNT.

Congressman Haskins and Rector
Mathison Were Active Participants
Game Bagged Shortly Before Sun
day.
Two coons made q fatal mistake Sat
urday night in supposing that the pro
longed quietness and inactivity OF Ter
race street was proof that the LOCALITY
had been forsaken by sporting blood.
If only they could have had an init
mate knowledge of the inner nature of
Congressman Haskins and the Episco-
pal rector they would have given them
a wide berth Rev. Mr. Mathison left
the house of Congressman Haskins
about 8 o'clock and saw the coons
gamboling on the green. On getting a
glimpse of the minister the coons dart
ed up a tree and soon were lost to
sight in the leaves and branches.
Mr.. Mathison called the congress
man out, and after a brief debate on
the subject 1t was decided that the
minister should guard the tree while
Mr.. Haskin5 went for a man with a
gun. Going to Main street Mr.. Has
kins found George Wilson, the gold
hunter, Charles Blakeley the cleo
trician, and Timothy Sullivan, old
hands at the game. Returning to
Terrace street they found that large
crowd of men and women had as
sembled to see the fun.
Mr. Mathison procured a ladder and
placed it against the tree. Then some
long poles were brought, one end OF
each was wound with rags, the rags
were saturated with kerosene and
matches were applied. Blakeley and
Wilson went up the tree with torches
but they were unable to find the coons
Then it was decided that one of those
standing on the ground should hold uE
torch and ehcircle the tree, and Mr.
Mathson was selected as the right
man to do this.
Col. Haskins's eye soon rested or
the coons at the extreme end of
limb, and Mr.. Sullivan, with true aim
brought the game to the ground. The
crowd dispersed about IL o'clock aftel
congratulating the congressman anc
the minister on being able to bring the
hunt to a successful termination before
Sunday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
BAD WEATHER
WHAT IT DID TO A FARMER IN
OREGON.


It's Effects Lasted for Several Ycnrs-He
Tells How lie Finally Got on His Feet
Again after IL Series of Eeverscs.
at was all due to the weather. said
Mr.. John Leo, farmer of Greenville,
Oregon, in relating n recent experience
to reporter.
"The weather." he continued, plays
an important part in farmers life
and in this instance its effects
upon mine lasted for several years.
1t was in the spring of 1895. Working
in the fields during long stretch of cold
rain and wind brought on an attack of
the grip. IT took right hold of me and
1 suffered terribly with it. When that
finally went away it left me with the
ague. Several doctors prescribed for me
but their medicine did me no good. My
head ached and l was dizzy; my blood
was very bad and I was so very nervous
that every little sound annoyed and
worried me. Besides this / had very
severe case of stomach trouble, food did
not nourish me and my appetite was
poor. 1t would be impossible for me to
describe my misery"
"But how did you get relief?" asked
the reporter.
"Wcll, one day got hold of a booklet
telling of the cure of case similar to
mine by DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People and thought l would try
them. ] felt better after taking part
of box so kept on till cured. About
three boxes did it and now / am as well
as ever l was"
1t is of the utmost importance to your
health if you have suffered from the
grip, that you should cleanse the system
of the lingering germs and putt in con-
dition to resist and ward off disease. DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
an unfailing specific not only for the af.
ter effects ofthe grip, of fevers and of
other acute diseases but also for such dis
eases as locomotor ataxia, partial paraly
sis, st. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neuralgia,
rheumatism. nervous headache, palpita-
ton of the heart, pale and sallow COM
plexions and all forms. of weakness
either in male or female DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People are sold by all
dealers or Will be sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price, fifty cents box; six boxes,
| two dollars and fifty cents, by address
ing DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Sch4-
nectady, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
The History of a Great School.

The leading article in the October
New England Magazine is one in the
series about educational institutions
which have been recently appearing in
its pages, and presents complete. IL
Illustrated history of THE Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology" by James
Phinney Munroe. one of its more than
two thousand living graduates. The IL
Illustrations and article show in an in
teresting manner how far ahead of his
times the founder, Rogers, was and the
successful growth from the smallest of
beginnings through the most trying
times, is living monument to him and
the splendid men who followed him as
president. Runkle Walker Crafts and
Pritchett.
II is to be noted that the Institute has
begun its present years work with the
largest freshmen class in its history.
and that new professors and new heads
of departments have been added to keep
pace with the ever widening scope of
its work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
Mildred r. Hardy.

Mildred Hardy, Youngest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Hardy. died Friday
from pneumonia at the family home in
Waltham. Mass. She had been in poor
health over year, and sickness had left
her without the use of her limbs. so that
If she had lived she could never have
walked again. The funeral was held at
the home Sunday afternoon. There were
abundant floral tributes filling two rooms.
one load of the flowers was taken to the
hospital in Waltham. Miss Hardy had
lovable disposition and was ever So
licitous for those about her Mr.. Hardy
was at one time secretary of the Y. NJ.
G. 4. in Brattleboro. The death OF
Miss Hardy is felt as a personal loss by
many here In addition to her parents
she leaves two sisters Edna NJ Hardy
and Mrs James Steele.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Crowell is expected to return Mon
day from her trip abroad.
In the face of the coal famine II is
comforting to know that there are about
50 tons of soft coal in the High school
building.
The freshmen and sophomores have
united their FOOT ball material, with Ar
thur Peach as captain. There are many
stalwart candidates for positions.
High school dance, arranged by the
seniors. will be given at Grange hall this
evening. A series of dances will be
given during the winter If this occasion
proves "A success and is well supported by
the school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
BRATTLEsoRo MARKET REPORT
Gradual Decline in Feed-Butter and
Cheese Hioher-Better Prices Of
tered for Potatoes.

There has been no decided change in
local prices the past week but there
is a gradual decline in several kinds Of
feed. notably oats and provender. But
ter has advanced cent a pound at
both wholesale and retail and cheese
brings cent more at wholesale, al
though there will be no advance in the
retail price at present. Potatoes are
higher. the supply in the market being
low The advance in potatoes is made
principally TO induce the farmers to leave
their work long enough to bring their
potatoes to market
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
SCOTS
L NJ SION

SCOTS Emulsion is the
means of life and of the en-
joyment of life OF thousands of
men, women and children.
To the men SCOTS Emul-
sion gives the flesh and
strength SO necessary for the
cure of consumption and the
repairing of body losses from
any wasting disease.
For women SCOTS Emul-
sion does this and more. 1t is
a most sustaining food and
tonic for the special trials that
women have to bear.
To children SCOTS Emul-
sion gives food and strength
for growth of flesh and bone
and blood. For pale girls,
Tor thin and sickly boys SCOTS
Emulsion is great help.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4oe-4i5 Pearl Street. New York
BOO. and $i.oo; all druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

A lighthouse Is to be erected on Cape
Horn. Gillian expedition has fixed on
a suitable site.
Barring those who get killed the profess
sion OF arms appears to be conducive to
longevity. General Francis ]. Luppitt
who served in both the Mexican war and
the war of the Rebellion as an officer
died at Washington recently after a life of
unusual activity at the age of ninety.
But the most striking example of MEM
her of the profession of arms attaining
great age is afforded by Rear Admiral
Thomas o. Selfrdge. the elder. who was
born In 1904, and who has been an officer
of the navy since Jan. 1875 Admiral
Selfridge has son, Thomas o. Selfridge,
Jr., who like himself is a rear admiral on
the retired list and is in his sixty-sixth
year 1t is believed that there is no
other Instance in the world of father ana
son both officers of the same rank In the
same service and both retired by reason
Of age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

The revenue reduction from the repeal
of the Spanish war taxes was expected
to amount to about s6.O0O0O0 a month.
Nevertheless, the total September reve-
nue. of the federal government exceeds by
over 100000 that of the same month
last year when those taxes We're in force.
This lis due to smaller falling off in
internal revenue than was expected and,
second to a very heavy increase in GUS
toms receipts. amounting to over $1,000
600. Thus, Notwithstanding an increase
of over sS00O,0O0 in expenditures, the
treasury operations for the month show
a revenue surplus of over $11. 900 900, COM
pared with about $12. 10000 in the month
of last year. The treasury overflow is
due TO a great expansion of dutiable i'm
ports which are flowing in over the high
tariff wall in unprecedented volume.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Three Trainmen Killed and One In.
jured in Wreck at East Deerfield-
George Parmenter Came from
HouqhtonVille. VI.

Three trainmen were killed and fourth
seriously injured on the Ftchburg divi-
sion OF the Boston & Maine railroad at
East Deerneld, Mass. about 430 o'clock
Friday afternoon, when the westbound
express train crashed into a switch en-
CINE Both locomotives were wrecked,
ana the swtchcr was whirlcd back
$50 feet, but strangely some Of the iG pas
sengcrs on the train did not know that
an accident had taken place until in
formed of It. The men killed were VIII
liam Wedgcwood engineer OF No. II. and
George +. Parmenter. a freight brakeman
and spare conductor, who was on a
caboosc car. Wcdgewood was about 40
years old and his home was in Worces-
ter where he had a wife and one child.
Parmcntcr was about IS years old and
livcG In Greenfield lie had a wife lie
attempted to jump. but was caught un-
der the express locomotive. Howard
i. Smith a brakeman unmarried. of on
conta. y. Y. was fatally injured he
died in the evening. Alexander Hodg-
dcn about q years fireman on train
II. with Wedgewood was thrown long
! distance. and sustained serious injuries.
Engineer Walsh and Fireman Vickery,
who were on the switcher. escaped with
"a severe shaking up and some bruises
! The responsibility for the accident has
not been lived definitely.
The funeral of Parmenter took place
IN his late home In Greenfield Sunday
/ afternoon. The members Of David s.
Sirnons lodge of the Brotherhood Of Rail
road Trainmon attended in a body. a
/ quartet sang. The bearers were
/ an of the Brotherhood OF Me-
/ Gainesville. Row. Sidney Hubbell Treat
rector of St. James church OBLIGATED
! The body was taken to Bellows Falls or
! the evening train. The burial was In
| the family lot In HoughtonWlle. VT,
/ Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

Bases stolen, Guiheen 4. l.. Ellis 3,
Williamson 2, Reed, Frost Riley. Bean,
Crowell two base hits, Frost Crowell
double plays, C. Ellis to Reed to c. Ellis,
l.. Allen to Reed to l.. Allen. r. Allen to
l.. Allen bases on balls. off Ellis l. off
Crowell l; hit by pitched ball, oliver
struck out by Ellis 10. by Crowell 4;
passed balls. Lafrinea ., Allen. Umpire,
Greasy. Time of game h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

The Vermont Federation of Woman 5
clubs closed its three days session at
Waterbury Thursday evening when
very interesting addresses were given by
Miss Dotha Tinneo and Mrs. Mabel Loom
is Todd. The newly elected officers are
Miss Helen w. Smith of White River
Junction, president; Mrs. Anna A. Hutch
in5on of Waterbury, vice president; Mrs,
Harriet b. Miner of Brattehoro. record
ing secretary; Miss Mary Stone of st.
Johnsbury, treasurer, Miss Archibald of
Middlebury, auditor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

Winston Churchill. the novelist. has
received in Cornish the Republican nomi-
nation to the New Hampshire legislature,
and his election is practically assured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

WIN be found an excellent remedy for
sick headache. Carter's Little Liver
Pills. Thousands of letters from people
Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-10

What is the price of Dobbins's Electric
soap?"
six cents bar full size. reduced from
ten"
why that's the price OF common
brown soap. Send me a box. / can't
AFFORD to buy any other soap after this"
The well known strengthening proper
ties of Iron, combined with other tonics
and most perfect nervine, are found in
Carriers Iron Pills. which strengthen the
nerves and body. and improve the blood
and complexion.
The age-herald., 1902-01-02
PERSONAL.

Miss Molly Brown of 250O Avenue D is convalecent after three weeks illness of pneumonia.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals-Dave wurtz- burger, Memphis; J. c. Bronder Mich igan; B. B. Hollom an, Selma; c. D. San ders, Nashville; Wm. L. Warren, Chi cago; E. D. Loman, Louisville J. H. Hilman, Atlanta; Walter Hoffman, Seat tie. Washington; A. O. Wood, Memphis 1; R. L. Pettigrew, Memphis; H. W. Force, New York; H. s. Skelton. Talladega; J. D. Paterson Atlanta; s. E. Willis, Bromp- ton; W. B. Willis, Brompton T. M Al len, New York; c. S. Williams, Coalburn, La. Mrs. N. E. Calhoun. Coalburn, La. :: J. T. Jones, Atlanta; M. w. McCrea, Montgomery; c. F. McLullen. Cincinnati; w. O. Bartholomew, Frankfort Ky; A. M. McBroom and wife, Portersville, Ala. |: J. E. Reogon, Huntsville; Joe Ball, Chi cago; W. l.. Wilson, Washington, D. G.; L. P. Spiviy, Fort Worth, Texas; J. M. Georgen, Vincent: O. P. Calisle, Dadeyille. William Stephens, Bessemer; B. A. Fraz- Ter, Chattanooga; H. c. Pipe Chatt- anooga; w. J. Garrett, Warrior; John Homneri Attalla; N. A. Lind. wadsworth, Ohio; J. A. Baugh, LaGrange. Ga. Miss Alice tolwodge. Guy Calhoun, Lu- otio Saiiouii' OdiHoun, La MrS. G. ". Shorling, Coalburg; L. s. Woodson, New York; F. H. Mapp Cincinnati; J. W. Money, Atlanta; H R. Lutz, Knoxville: J. J. Stillman and wife, Chicago; T. M. Nation, Memphis; c. E. Griggs, Atlanta: T. E.. Davidson, New York; J. W. Brown ing, Baltimore; J. T. Dallis, Georgia: M. Mobile, Atlanta; Mrs. C. L. O'Neal, Culesa; R. D. Wall, Memphis s. A. Reid Montgomery; W. L. Butler, Hourson. Miss; W. T. Brown, Gaylesville, Ind. F. E. Konemen Montgomery; w. T. Warren New York; H. c. Lulsing, Wash ington;s R. M. Wells, Laxington, Ky: c. H. Fatty, New York; C. E. Grfggs, At lanta; R. Price, St. Louis
The age-herald., 1902-01-02
IRON TRADE OPENS
 VERY PROSPEROUS
DESTINED TO BE MODELLED FOR MANY WEEKS BY BREAKING DOWN OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.

Cleveland O., January 1.-The Iron Trade Review, discussing market condi- tions this week, says:
 The new year opens with the iron trade still under the pains of prosperity and destined to be hobbled for many weeks by the breaking down of transportation agencies. Buying has gone right on dur ing the past week, and the iron trade has crossed the line under a pressure ordi- narily found in the active consuming period of the year. The coke embargo upon blast furnaces has reached an acute stage.
 In the Chicago district, eleven furnaces were idle early this week, In the Mahon- ing and Shenango Valleys, twenty; in the Pittsburg district, twelve; of South ern Ohio three; several in Virginia and Alabama; in Cleveland, two; while in other districts there Is like cutting off of the week. The locomotive works which are now driven to their utmost, must be looked to for relief
 Pig iron has advanced, Bessemer, foun- dry and gray forge selling from 25 to 50 cents higher. Buying of smaller quan- titles of Bessemer has followed the large contracts reported last week and $16, valley furnace, is now the basis for round lots, as high as $16.50 in the valley being paid Basic iron has advanced to $15.75, to $15 at furnace. and No. foundry to $15.50 at valley furnaces. Southern fur naces that have maintained $11 50 at fur mace for No. 2 followed the advance of the minority on Monday and this week, and now quote $12. Though foundries were supposed to have covered generally for the first half there is still consider able buying, some of 1t for the entire year, with indications that not few arc contracting to make sure of deliveries, rather than to cover contracts in hand. It was only so recently as 1899 that this sort of buying left the furnaces practi- cally without new business throughout the following year.