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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-06-20
Mccullough Addressed Convention

Mccullough Addressed Convention
The chair announced John Carney of
Bennington, F. c. Partridge of Proc
tor and c. r. Crosby of Brattleboro a
committee to wait upon Gen. McCuI-
Tough and to escort him to the hall.
When Gen. Mccullough entered. he
was enthusiastically received. Gen.
Mccullough was oratorical, thoughtful
and witty in what he said. He ex-
pressed his hearty thanks and pro-
found obligations for the honor confer
red upon him, and created laughter re-
peatedly by his indirect illusions to
certain features of the campaign. He
declared that he was glad to know that
he was not entirely man without a
country. He got in a jab against the
argument of New York-Vermonters by
speaking of the way in which the con-
vention had put off 'the shackles of
narrow exclusiveism." In closing he
touched with striking effect upon some
of the problems of national i'm
portance, and expressed his belief that
they would be solved by the Republi-
can party, and exorted his hearers to
have faith. At 7.10 an adjournment
was taken until o'clock in the even
ing.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
DIsRAELrs MISSING WORDS.

There were many unfinished phrases in the maiden speech with which MT. Disraeh made his parliamentary debut. but one of them has become famous in the annals of oratory. When the hur- ried Hudson rushed through the cham bers of the vatican, with the keys of Peter in one hand, and in the other the speaker began, and at this point the noise drowned his voice and the rest of the sentence was lost MT. Dis raeli. whose reference was to a kings messenger named Hudson who was pursuing Sir Robert Peel with a letter from the king, summoning Peel to form government, had no chance or informing the house what Hudson had in his other hand, and the point has often been speculated upon. Even the well informed Sir NJ. F. Grant Duff has ventured a theory on the subject. forgetting or not knowing that the matter was really cleared up in the lobby after Dizzy" had sat down.
 Though the speech was a failure, it was at least a brilliant failure, and congratulations poured in upon the
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

the tract. Of course, they file in all kinds of names, and possibly two or three times under disguise. Thousands upon thousands of such entries have been made in this state within the past two or three years. The homestead law is a dead letter-absolutely no at tention is paid to 1t. I understand that the same conditions prevail in other states"
 If any one outside of an official of the government were to make the above statement he would be looked upon as a sensational alarmist, but these words are taken from the pub nshed preliminary report of the land commissioner aRd-tFTe- detaiied report of other states in the remarkable num- Der and location of filings under law which was intended for the use of honlebuilders and not for those whose sole purpose is to keep homebuilders out
 Al natural eorollary of these fraud ulent first filings it is shown that the number of those who have made final proof of good intention and complied with the law for the purpose of secur- ing a patent to their land has de- creased. The only purpose of a great percentage Of the homestead filings now being made is shown by the land com missiOners' report to be merely for the purpose of retarding settlement and of confusing title to the land so that vast herds of cattle and sheep can be ranged upon government property without paying for the privilege. Once these filings are accepted it is years before the claimants can be rejected. Their attorneys keep the cases going from one court of appeals to another. Tn many instances seven or eight years being consumed in finally determining the fraudulent character of the occu- pancy.
 There are now about 525, 900, 900 acres of public lands, excluding Alaska. It is estimated that about 100, ,OOO, ,0OO acres of this land can be reclaimed under the proposed government work in the course of the next few decades. At the present rate of increase in the number of filings under the land laws, the loca- tion of scrip and the selection of grants
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circulation. Very mysterious is the origin of the fierce savages, now almost extinct, who were in possession of the smaller West Indian islands when the first white men burst into that silent sea" They showed a distinct Mongo- Han character, and it would be hard to distinguish a Carib infant from Chi nese child. Some twenty years ago a Chinese who had drifted to Dominica declared the Carlos to be his own peo- pie. and married pure bred Carib wo- man. The resultant child showed no deviation from the native type. Today they have dropped their man-eating ways, but in the sixteenth century they secured the Spanish main in search of human food, and from Porto Rico alone are said to have taken more than 5000 men to be eaten.
 Though Spaniards, French m e n, Dutchmen, negroes or Arrowaks were all meat to them, yet these Caribs seem to have shown an interesting prefer ence for certain nationalities. Davis, for instance, in his History of the Caribby Islands, tells us that "the Caribbeans have tasted of all the na- tions that frequented them, and affirm that the French are the most delicate. and the Spaniards are hardest of di- gestion." Laborde also in one of his jaunts in St. Vincent appears to have overtaken on the road a communicative Carib who was beguiling the tedium of his Journey by gnawing at the remains of boiled human foot. This gentle man ate only Arrowaks.
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young member from alt sides. One of those who encouraged him was the attorney general of the time, who, though he had never seen Disraeli be- fore, spoke to him with great cordial ity and asked him to fill in the missing word. Could you tell me just how you finished one sentence in your speech. ." said the minister-'in one hand the keys of St. Peter. and in the other -?'' ''In the other the cap of Iib- erty, Sir John,' replied Disraeli, and the attorney general confessed that it was "a good picture But youc friends will not allow me to finish in the pictures" said DisraeI, whom Sin. John promptly assured that there was the diveliest desire to hear you from us. It was a party al the bar, over whom we had no control; but you have nothing to be afraid of.'-St. James's Gazette.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

This is the season of the year when the prudent and careful housewife re- plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is certain to be needed before the winter is over. and results are much more prompt and sat isfactory when it is kept at hand and given as soon as the cold is contracted and before it has become settled in the system In almost every instance se- were cold may be warded off by talk ing this remedy freely as soon as the frst indication of the cold appears. There is no danger in giving it to chil- dren for it contains no harmful sub stance. It is pleasant to take-both adults and children like it. Buy it and you will get the best It always cures. For sale by Elvey & Hulett. Druggists.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
WHAT IS THE USE

of suffering from Indigestion if you eat what you want, or of starving yourself to avoid such distress? Ack- CTS Dyspepsia Tablets taken after eating will digest your food perfectly and free you from all the disagreeable symptoms of indigestion and dyspep- sia. Eat what you like at any time, and take an Acker Tablet afterward. Positively guaranteed. Your money will always be refunded if you are not satisfied Write to us for a free sam pie. w. H. Hooker & Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. T. F. Hudson Pharmacy.
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1862 and the average number of claims up to a few years ago represented what appeared to be about the legitimate
 number of immigrants. AS 1t became more difficult for men with large hold ings of live stock to control their range and retard settlement by farmers, the
 number of homestead entries increased.
 In 1901 there were over 6S,0O0 or more than were taken up in any previous
 year in the history Of the operations of the law. During the past year, 1902, there were 9S, S,S29, involving an area of voer +, 1000. eco acres
 It is not necessary to go beyond off cial reports to obtain sensational state nlsnts in regard to these homestead filings and the corrupt use to which this once beneficial law is now being put. One special agent of the general land office who has been investigating conditions in Nebraska. where, in 1901, there were over 1. 900 homestead filings, and in 1902 nearly as many, the two years involving an area of over ,00O, GOO acres of land, says: Ut is openly bOasted that a genuine legal homestead entry has not been made in Nebrasks for some time. Of course, this is not so as some have been made in good faith, and the law is being complied with, but they are a small part of the aggregate number of entries"
 This same agent, in referring to the fraudulent use of the homestead law for the purpose of securing a color of title to the public lands. says: This method has grown alarningly in this state during the past two or three years, these filings being made by cattleman, and ranch owners with view to protecting their fence lines They allude to them as our filings, just the same as so many cattle No attempt is made or expected to be made to comply with the law. These entries are made by anybody and everybody that they can get who will certify to the oath. If a ranch owner wants to extend a certain fence line or take up a few entries in his pasture, he arranges for claimants at s or s10 a head, taking at the time the filing is made a relinquishment and lease fol.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
LAND FRAUD EPIDEMIC
Startling Facts From the Commis-
 sioners Forthcoming Report.

Washington-The detailed report of the commissioner of the general land office, soon to be published, will tell an interesting story of the tremendous raid which was made upon the public lands of the United States during the past year by all classes and conditions of men. The preliminary report of the commissioner has shown that the total area of land which passed from the government to private ownership dur ing the fiscal year ending June 3O 1902 was nearly 10000, 900 acres, or about 100000 more than in 1901, when 1t was supposed that the record for land dis posaIs had been made.
 Not even when the great rush of az ricultural immigration was on from Europe, fifteen years ago, and rapidly filling up the fertile lands of Minnesota, the Dakotas, Kansas, Nebraska and other similar states, have there been so many original land filings by alleged bona fide settlers as during the past year. This in itself is sufficient to not only arouse suspicion of the character of these filings but to lead to the in- evitable conclusion that the govern ment is parting with it's land with greater rapidity than the law intended. The reports of special land agents and an analysis of the figures which will appear in the forthcoming report Of the commissioner give excellent basis for this belief. The west appears to be afflicted with an epidemic of land frauds extending from the great for ests of Washington and Oregon to the semi-desert lands of New Mexico and Arizona. The only bright spot in this picture is the settlement of Oklahoma, possibly that of North and South Da- kota and few scattered filings made upon the foothills of the Rock noun tains, where it has been discovered quite recently that agriculture is prof itable
 The homestead law was passed in
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
HE FOUND A CURE.

R. H. Foster. Sis S. 2nd Street, Salt Lake City, writes: "I have been both cred with dyspepsia or indigestion for 2l years, have tried many doctors with out relief, but I have found a cure in Heroine. l recommend it to all my friends, who are afflicted that way, and 1t is curing them, too. soc at Elvey & Hulett, Druggists,
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
THE CARES OF DOMINICA.

Colonial reports arc often dull pro- ductions. and they seldom get beyond the official pigeonhole. says the London Chronicle. But H. Hesketh Bell sands a really interesting report on the Carlos Of Dominica, which should have wide
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
A GOOD RECOMMENDATION.

"I have noticed that the sale on Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tab lets is almost invariably to those who have once used them.'' says MT. J. H. Weber. a prominent druggist of Cas- cade, Iowa. What better recommenda- tion could any medicine have than for people to call for it when again in need of such a remedy? Try them them when you feel dull after eating, when you have a bad taste in your mouth, feel bilious, have no appetite or when troubled with constipation, you are certain to be delighted with the promptthe prompt relief which they afford. For sale by Elvey & Hulett, Druggists.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

Senator Hoar is said to have made this remark recently while showing some of his Boston friends around the capital. He had pointed out a fine residence built by a we'll known law yer, when one of the party asked: Why, was he able to build that hand some residence by his practice ?'' Yes" replied the senator, by his practice and his practices
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
REALLY A STAR.

"Your son is doing we'll at college. I am told"
 Doing we'll? I should think so. He's right end on the foot ball team and
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07
COUGHING SPELL CAUSED DEATH

Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years, choked to death early yesterday morn ing at his home, in the presence of his wife and child. He contracted slight cold a few days ago and paid but little attention to it. Yesterday morning he was seized with a fit of coughing which continued for some time. His wife sent for physician but before he could ar rive. another coughing spell came on and Duckwell died from suffocation.- St. Louis Globe Democrat, Dec. 1, 1901" Ballard's Horehound Syrup would have saved him. 25c, soc and S1.OO at Elvey & Hulett, druggists.
Arizona republican., 1902-12-07

"Did Benny ask you for my hand last night, papa?"
 "Yes. my daughter"
 And what did you think of the young man?"
 "I don't like suspicious men, my dear l like man who looks you in the eye,''
 Well, didn't Benny look you in the eye, father?''
 No, all the time he was asking for your hand in marriage he had his eyes on my feet. .'-Yonkers Statesman.
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holds the record for the haIf-mile run. Brooklyn Eagle
Evening star., 1902-03-29
Copyright. 1902. by S. S. Mcclure COY

much sharp wine and said many prayers to
the Virgin, received her with open arms.
Other kinsfolk made much of her and
raved over her voice and took her TO a
sharp-tongued master, who alternately
praised her pure tones and sTors at the
neglect of this beautiful gift. Then came
her Introduction into the chorus of the
great opera company, and life seemed to
open before her, a glorious. golden vista.
Like one in a happy dream she donned
cotton velvets, tarnished spansies and paste
gems. She saw and felt nothing of these,
but heard only the music. wondering If the
day should ever come when sIe, Mariana
Chester, might bring an audience 70 their
feet with braves ringing on their lips
Right regularly she wrote dutiful little
notes to the grim Miss Chester, who, read
ing them, declared that the girl was music
Evening star., 1902-03-29

lighter text for the. evening service, but
lie came to anfoabrupt pause at the
chancei rail. The tall. graceful figure of, a
woman stood between him and the pulpit
steps. In her hand she posed small white
pitcher with which she was watering the
decorations.
They wither so quickly when there is a
large crowd. and 1 want, them fresh for to-
Then he realized that Elizabeth Grant
was before him. 8 4
You are very thoughtful he remarked,
then added with tired smile, which was
not lost on the girl, But that is nothing
new. You are always thought full
Thank you" she answered quietly, "and
If may take the libertyqof suggesting such
abdh,d thing think you are very tired and
service. You preached with your whole
soul this morning."
Yes" he answered, but their thoughts
did not run in the same channels. did
you like it?"
Il like to hear you so earnest but 1
think some of your assertions were rather
sweeping. Most of us are better if we
keep within the beaten paths, and there
are few who have the courage, the strength
OF character to face the responsibilities and
consequences OF rebelling against custom
and conventionalities. But we will not dis
cuss the matter now. Dinner Is what you
need just now. Won't you dine with us? E?
John is outside with the carriage, and the
Drive will do You good"
He looked down at her-for by this time
he was in the pulpit, and stood with his
discarded manuscript in his hand. She was
Very sweet and womanly and her eyes did
not falter as he gazed wearily into their
calm depths.
No. thank You, not today. But tomor-
row 1 may call"
Then suddenly he held out his hand, as
if he needed her, and she without ilesita-
ton laid her cool, slim fingers in his hot
ones, then with that rare grace among
women. knowing that he needed no words,
she left him with the lilies. For on the
morrow he would come. She knew it.
Evening star., 1902-03-29

times and ran to the sideboard or the pantry
for something she wanted, instead of ring
ing for the maid. She laughed as she did it.
declaring that she hated prim servants in
the room at meal time, when people wanted
to chat and be comfy
The man looked across the table as she
spoke. Her grandmother was drinking tea
from an up-tilted saucer. And his mind
travelled back twenty-four hours to SIM
liar scene in the dining room at the home
of ,..e Honorable Richard Grant. 1t had
been a dinner, not supper. A soft-shoed
servant had obeyed the unspoken behests
of the hosts only daughter. The meal
had been served in many courses yet the
time had seemed short, for the conversa-
tion was clever. He remembered that
Elizabeth Grant had said little, yet her
presence seemed the inspiration of much
that was said She had always impressed
him as a woman of strong executive force,
in spite Of strong, conventional bearing. He
remembered, too, how well-groomed she all
ways was how admira bly, she fitted herself
into the interests of those around her,
whatever the occasion. Unconsciously he
moved back from the table. He never
would have done such a thing at the Grant
home, but unconventional Mariana would
not mind He waited while she pressed a
few dainties on her deaf old grandmother,
then he followed her restlessly into the par
lor. He saw, as In a dream, her question:
ing face, her wistful eyes, but with dis
connected apology, he asked for his coat
and hat. He had been working too steadi-
ly at his desk that day. He mnst have
fresh air and long walk.
Passing out Of the gate, he met the new
organist coming in, and bowed mechanical
ly. Then he walked rapidly down the street
to the parsonage, where lie locked himself
in his study and thought far into the night.
On Easter Sunday his church was crowd
ed. TruaX. seated behind a mass of palms
and lilies, found himself speculatng as to
their cost. He knew Just how much the
committee had been. perm4.ted to spend and
then he recalled that Elizabeth Grant had
Evening star., 1902-03-29

constant association with mamma has
been to cultivate a gentleness of manner
of which the parents have been justly
proud. They are still regarded as babies
by the doting parents. and their faXen curls
bear out the presumption.
One evening last week the two had been
warmly tucked INTO their little blue bed.
and the mamma sat by its side, book in
hard, waiting for the pair to go to sleep,
so that she might turn down the light, be-
ing aware that trey would not tolerate
darkness If they knew it. Willie, the older,
Immediately on getting in bed lay back on
his pillow and closed his eyes. His younger
brother lay blinking at the light until he
became lonesome. and, failing to get up
conversation with mamma, who was alb
sCrbed in her novel. said softly, Willie"
Willie made no response, and the brother,
after moments wait. said again:
Willie"
Still no reply. The younger tot, thinking
Willie to be playing 'possum' and being
made angry by such impolite treatment,
gave him poke IN the ribs and in a burst
of temper exclaimed:
Willie"
Willie jumped bolt upright in bed, and,
with a face betrayins intense anger, ex-
claimed, while pushing his brother nearly
out of bed:
Go to h; I'm saying my prayers.'
Evening star., 1902-03-29
Fond Mamma Was Shocked.
Milwa ukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
There is a swect-faced little mother out
on the West Side, who, as she goes about
her daily task. wears alternately an amused
and a sorrowful expression, and this is The
cause:
She has two boys, aged four and five
years, and she has long boasted of never
having heard a naughty word from ei:ncr
and that they never have failed to sa-
their prayers voluntarily She has thus far
succeeded in keeping them aloof from the
boys on the street, and the result of their
Evening star., 1902-03-29

frockcoat suit. unless the latter is black,
IN which case a poke collar Tapped up
right is required. With evening dress q
Tapped upright, unless a dinner jacket is
used. when of course. double collar and
black bow are required.
double collar is always worn with any
Jacket suit, in fact, consequently a frock
overcoat cannot be worn over a Jacket:
hrst, because you may on no account wear
a double collar with a tailed coat, and
secondly, because frock overcoat demands
a silk hat. which is doubly incompatible
with this sort of collar