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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Proctor and the Young Men.

General Mccullough can never be a
candidate after this election. Mr.. Proc
tor has many years before him, and can
undoubtedly be governor at some later
Banner.
The above clipping represents what
is coming to be recognized as the final
argument in behalf of Gen. McCull-
ough's candidacy. He is growing to
be an old man, his supporters say, and
it is now or never with him. 1t is an
argument which may appeal to men
who are past the active work of life,
but not to young men who are in the
push and struggle to make their own
way and their own living and whose
success in life is inseparably bound up
with the growth and development of
Vermont.
These young men have not been
brought into active personal contact
with Gen. Mccullough They have
not known him as a man of general
acquaintance with the everyday peo-
pie of the state or in touch with them.
They do not think of him as identified
in any intimate or noteworthy way
with the ordinary affairs of the state.
Grant all that is claimed for him in
the way of long gtime residence and cit
izenship, and it seems to these young
men that he has been given generous
recognition according to his deserts
The Republicans have twice honored
him by sending him as a delegate to
the party's national convention; he
has had the honor of presiding over
the state convention; he has repre-
sented his own county in the Senate;
he possesses no peculiar or unusual
qualifications that would enable him
to render Vermont conspicuous SER
vice in the governors chair. These
facts are readily apparent to the
young men. They know them with
out being told, and it is perfectly nat
ural that their sympathy should be
with Fletcher Proctor, the young man
from their own ranks, the young man
who is in the work of life with them
whose work and life and fortune are
identified with Vermont interests.
This the way the situation presents
itself to the young men, and it will be
impossible to change it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Fishing at Caspian Lake.

The fishing season at Caspian lake
Greensboro, opened May l like a land set
tiers rush into Cherokee strip. At
least 500 men were there to try their luck
The little hotel lodged rs guests, and
every farmhouse about the lake furnish
ed quarters to fishermen. The weather
was cold and unfavorable. An idea of
the time at which the fishermen started
is given by the report that the first fish
was landed at 1.30 in the morning. Owing
to the conditions. the fishing is not to be
compared with that of last season, when
two tons of trout, lake trout and land
locked salmon were landed in the first
two days. But many good catches have
been made, including fish that weighed
to 10 pounds, and one, taken by B. G.
Rogers of Cabot, a lake trout, weighed
IL pounds. and was 80 inches in length
The largest individual catch was "a lake
trout, taken in two days by Joseph Par
ker of Morrisville, fishing in 80 feet of wa
ter with live bait. These fish weighed
upwards of 60 pounds. Most of the fish,
ing so far has been with the troll. 1t Is
thought that the unfavorable opening at
Caspian insures a steady catch through
out the season. Sixty pounds Tor a man
in day was not an uncommon catch
last year. but there were very few men
fishing as compared with this year. One
hundred and fifty boats were counted
on the lake Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
The Scotland. Missouri Co.'S
Development Work.

Extract from the Joplin, Mo-, Daily
News Herald April 22)
The Scotland Missouri Mining Company
Incorporated. Capital Stock, $500, 600
Divided into 100000 Shares.
Par Value s100 Each.
This Company has a large tract of land,
S26 acres, at Scotland, Missouri. Twenty
seven drill holes, ranging from 10 to 275
feet, have been put down on the property
and four shafts sunk. Good ore has been
taken from a number of drill holes, which
shows a large run of ore across the Sec
ton. The Company has recently un-
loaded at Scotland a large car of coal
which will be used in the further develop
ment of the property. The development
work of the Company is unlimited. Just
as soon as the property at Scotland is
thoroughly drilled, the Company will be-
gin mining the tract which they control
and put the drill and prospecting work in
a new field. The Company own their own
drilling machinery which they use for
testing raw territory, and 1t only costs
them about one-half the regular price for
limited amount of shares on the market
which are selling rapidly at a reduced
price. The shares will more than treble
the par value In a short time as the
property at Scotland will soon be one OF
the greatest producers of the district in
Southwest Missouri. The Company has
offices at 43 Milk Street Boston, Mass,
and at Scotland, Missouri.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Jackets, Suits, Skirts,
Petticoats and Waists

Our Cloak and Suit Rooms on Second
Floor have been thoroughly refitted during
the month with new hard wood floor, fresh
paper and paint, as well as electric lights,
and we are in better condition than ever to
show our large and varied assortment of
Ladies' Misses and Childrens Jackets,
Suits, Capes, Raglans, Petticoats. Silk and
Cotton Shirt Waists. Cotton Underwear
and Wrappers, and we invite all to tour
of inspection of this stock, which is the
most complete of any in this section of
New England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Arthur Peach, president of the fresh
man class, Is very Ill with appendicitis.
Miss Patton returned from New York
last Friday, and is so far recovered that
she hopes to resume her classes Monday.
Battery practice is INDUCED in every
recess for the benefit of the pitchers.
F. Eames, jr., is rapidly coming to the
front.
one of the senior boys went fishing
recently. and for the benefit of the
curious we will state that he got a few
bites.
Some of the freshmen recently got the
idea that the common was a part of the
school grounds and went up there to
study They were missed and much to
their surprise were informed that such
things are not allowed, but as children
will learn only by experience, the lesson
will doubtless be profitable
The opening game of the base ball
league will take place on the island to-
morrow al o'clock. The game will be
preceded by a contest between Hnsdale
and the Y. M. c. A. teams. The drum
corps will escort the five teams of the
league, and Hinsdale to the grounds,
where Chairman Vinton of the selectmen
will start the twirlng.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

There is no doubt that the drift of
popular sentiment is running strongly
in favor of Fletcher Proctor. The
trend of comment and discussion in
the Mccullough papers shows this
clearly. The side issues and small
personalities have all been swept
aside, and the people are estimating
the canvass for just what it is worth.
They know all that there is to be
known about the question of resi-
dence and Identification with Vermont
interests. They know all that can be
known about the position of the can
didates on the temperance question.
AS between Mccullough and Proctor
they are sizing up the two men on
their own records, on what they rep
resent in their own manhood, on their
ability to serve the state as repre-
sented by actual knowledge of and ex-
perience in Vermont affairs, and the
balance of evidence Is in favor OF
Fletcher Proctor every time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Where He Lives.

"Poor's Manual of the Railroads of
the United States" 1900, page 102
gives j. G. Mccullough New York, N.
Y, as one of the board of directors of
the Erie railroad company, and page
1870 gives him with the same address
as president of the Chicago and Erie.
(See also page 1S1 of list of railroad
officials for first quarter of 1902 by
Railway Equipment Register.O These
publications receive the names and
addresses of railroad officials direct
from the railroads. 1t apparently
never occurred to Mr.. McCullough's
associates in the Erie and Chicago and
Erie that there was any doubt where
he lives and does business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

Here is Rev. w. H. Walker, D. D.,
of Lynn furnishing with gusto to. GER
tain newspapers the statement of his
son, who is with the 10th infantry, to
the effect that an expedition under
Lieut.. Burr captured 1000 members Of
the Filipino secret society, Katipuans.
The young man writes that the pris-
oners were taken out in three squads
of 20 men each every morning, that
they were given picks and shovels
and compelled to dig a trench five
feet deep. "The picks and shovels
were taken away. A bullet for each
man ended his agony and he lay dead
in the grave he had dug. In this way
the entire thousand were put out Of
the way of harm" The explanation
of this massacre is simple. The boy
lied. His first statement of an ex-
pedition under the command of a
lieutenant capturing 1000 men is a
fitting introduction to this Munchau.
sen yarn. Perhaps Rev. DR.. Walker
would tell how many men would nat
urally be under command Of lieuten-
ant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

North Dakota was never in such
financial prosperity as now. The
state is carrying a cash balance of
$1000,O00 an unprecedented amount.
and the banks throughout the wheat
and cattle belts are full of money.
The advance in cattle prices has
been of immense value to the ranch
men, and the big fax crop and the
high prices have made the farmers
prosperous. More mortgages have
been paid off in the past six months
than in any year in the history of the
state and fewer new ones have been
taken out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

The letters of Mccullough and Proc
tor on the temperance question have
had their effect. The opinion of the
people is formed, and it cannot be
changed. What both letters meant
was so plain that there was never any
occasion for extended comment on them
But McCullough's letter put his own
candidacy in such a hopeless case
that his newspaper supporters have
been placed under a sort of desperate
compulsion to distress the situation
still further by attempts to explain
and defend it. Here are two speci-
mems from two of his leading organs:
ITO Mr.. Proctor's letter attaches the
taint of buncombe the suspicion of a bid
for votes in a pressing emergency. Gen.
McCullough's letter presents the view of
a jurist rather than a crafty politician
bidding for political support. 1t is the
fearless expression of man who dis
dains to dssimilate, who would rather
be right than be governor. "-[From the
Montpelier Journal.
Gen McCulloughs letter on the liquor
law question states plainly that he will
not attempt TO repeal the law or to up
hold 1t. but will back up the legislature
in whatever II sees fit TO do with IL, be-
lieving that the members of the legisla-
ture are best fitted to speak and vote
for their constituents. Nothing could be
simpler, palmer or more logical. Ben
nington Reformer.
Note the closing sentences in each:
Nothing could be simpler, palmer
or more logical"
1T is the fearless expression of a
man who disdains to dissimilate, who
would rather be right than be gov
ernor"
Then remember that the worst thing
about McCullough's letter is not the
letter itself, but what goes with it on
his own record. When a member of
the Senate in 1898, Gen. Mccullough
deliberately lodged vote on the
question of high license VS.. prohi-
bition. In his letter, he completely
evades the issue and refuses to ex-
press any opinion upon it. 1t is these
two facts together which show the
people what kind of a man he is.
Columns of comment could not change
the impression thus made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
New Things for Summer Every Department.
Elegant Fou1ard Silks

In all the fashionable shades and choicest
patterns brought out this season. The
most popular fabric for Ladies fine After
noon Toilettes. Dainty Patterns in Wash
Silks---cream white with corded effect and
a large variety of artistic combinations; just
the thing for making into the new designs
of Shirt Waists. Staple Dress Silks in
Taffeta, India, Peau de Sole, and all the
weaves most wanted in Black, White and
Colors. Each line at our we'll known
popular low prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

The editor of the life insurance de-
partment of Frank Leslie's Weekly,
in recording the collapse of the mu-
tual insurance association known as
The Anvil" says: Not a week passes
that we do not hear of trouble of some
kind in a fraternal assessment insur-
ance association. But who ever
hears, nowadays, of financial trouble
in any of the old-line concerns?" And
this author, who has made a study Of
the subject of insurance, says in
closing: when will the public learn
that cheap insurance of the assess
ment fraternal variety is, in the end,
always the dearest?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
NO. 10.
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Unitarian church, Rev. Il. @. s. Osgood.
pastor. Service every Sunday at 1890 a.
m, Sunday school at 1l.45 a. m. Next
Sunday Rev. Antoine G. Sngsen of Hol-
yoke will exchange pulpits with the pas
tor. All are welcome.
Universalist church, Reignold K. Mar
vim, pastor. Morning worship. 1870. Sub
ject OF the sermon, "The Sure Refuge in
the Time Of Trouble" Mrs. Pratt and
Mr.. Brasor will sing. Sunday school,
1l45 a. m; Senior Union. p. m. All are
welcome.
Christian Science services in Market
block Sunday at II a. m. Subject, Nor
tails and lmmortals." Sunday school, II
a. m. testimonial meeting, Wednesday,
40 p m. Reading room open Tuesday,
thursday and Saturday from 3 to D. m.
All are welcome.
The w. c. r. u. will hold a mothers
meeting al the Y NJ c. A. rooms next
Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Advent Christian church, prayer meet
ing, l0i5 a. m; Sunday school, noon;
Loyal Workers meeting, p. m
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

f. G.. Siggcrs patent attorney in Wash
ington, announces that a valuable patent
for improvements on a mopwrlnger has
been granted TO II. c. White of jamaica
The sensation of the stock market
within a few days has been the tumble
in the quotations of Rutland railroad
stock and in the securities of several con-
Germs known as the Myer-Webb syndi-
cate stocks. The failure of several brok-
erage concerns has resulted Rutland
railroad stock went on Friday to par.
drop of is points. w. Seward Webb has
issued statements to the effect that he
has no interest in the Meyer securities.
Col. Webb says he holds a controlling
interest In the Rutland railroad, that he
is satisfied with his investment and will
keep II permanently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

Rev. II. V. Baker has received this
week call TO the pastorate of a church
in Connecticut
Rev. II. V. Baker will go to Putney
this week to attend and participate in the
funeral service of his classmate, Rev. ID,
J. Pierce.
"Ye Deestrick Skue" as ii was in the
little red schoolhouse, will be presented
at Melrose hall under the auspices of the
Woman's association of the Congrega-
lonal church Monday evening. May 12.
The cast of characters is made up of
local celebrities. whose names are all IA
miliar. Everyone is invited to come to
help make the entertainment a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
House Bargain.

- ROOM COTTAGE HOUSE. hard wood
cfnsh. all modern conVenienCes. will sell low
or exchange for farm. Anyone wishing viii
lage home where they can school their children,
here is chance.
If you have Real Estate for sale or to let you
should consult us.
We can use some frst-class houses for rental
mt good prices.
CMention this paper)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
PAUL |. FORD MURDERED.
Noted Novelist Shot by His Brother,
Who Immediately Committed
Suicide.

Paul Leicester Ford, the novelist, was
shot and killed in his home in New York
city yesterday by his brother, Malcolm
w. Ford. who then turned the revolver
upon himself. dying instantly. Paul Lei
cester Ford lived about 20 minutes. 1t is
that Malcolm had been refused
money by his brother. Malcolm Ford was
the champion amateur athlete
OF the United States, and was known as
a writer on athletic subjects. He was
by his father, a man of great
wealth, who died several years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
S. w. EDGETT & co.
Real Estate Agents
RELIABLE INVESTMENTS.
No. 81 Main Street, Brattleboro, Vt.
Send for catalogue.
Farm RaruainS.

TWENTY-FIVE ACRE FARM in Cunnec-
i ticut town. $500 500 down.
nNE HUNDRED and SEVENTY FIV 4
OACRE FARM in Halifax, Vt; $500, 500
down
1873 lot acre farm in Belchertown. Mass.
Keeps four head stock. loan soil, ~ fruit trees,
one mile from railroad; seven room house fac
ing south, painted and blinded one barn; one
half mile to school. church. post office; assessed
for $1,000; price $500 500 down.
1913 l-acre farm l-2 miles from Bridgeport,
Conn. just the place for poultry farm; 40
young fruit trees. house seven rooms. built
three years; small barn and poultry house
down.
1884 40 acre farm i'm Bcrnardston, Mass,
! IL story house. rooms | barn might eN-
change for small place near BrattlcburO.
li4 20 acre farm near Greenfield, Mass.
Large amount fruit; two-story house, seven
rooms, bath, hardwood floors house built
years; S9SOO. easy terms
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
$4,000 PEOPLE KILLED?
Report that st. Pierre, Martinique,
Has been Destroyed by a Volcanic
ERUPTION

despatch from st. Thomas in the
West Indies says that the town of ST.
Pierre. Martinique, has been totally de-
stroyed by a volcanic disturbance and
all the inhabitants are dead. The flow
of lava from Mount Pelee volcano began
last Sunday. st. Pierre contained a popu-
lation of about 25,O0O There are several
extinct volcanos in the island and none
have been active for many years. News
OF the eruption was brought to st.
Thomas by the British steamer, Roddam.
which was almost completely wrecked
Her captain was seriously burned, and
IL of her crew are dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Gbr 0ermont 11bonit.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1902.

The silver dollar in intrinsic value
will soon look like thirty cents if the
value of silver continues to drop. The
present price is the lowest ever
touched and the bullion value of the
Iilver dollar is about 81 cents. The
main arguments of the Democrats
about low silver and low prices have
disappeared since Bryan came into
public life with his crown of thorns
on the head Of labor metaphor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Carpets, Mattings,
Oil Cloths, Linoleums,
Rugs, and Art Squares

To each of the above lines we have re-
Gently made large additions, and as prices
will be kept down to the lowest notch, this
department will, undoubtedly. continue to
be the popular resort for carpet buyers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

The President has nominated II. Clay
Evans. late commissioner of pensions, to
be consul general in London.
Gen. Jacob Smith, who gave the kill
and burn" order in Samar has been found
not guilty by the court martial. Secre-
tary OF War Root, in answer to Senate
resolution calling for copies of orders is
sued to Gems. Bell and Smith, declares
that retaliation was found necessary, the
reacherous natives using Internal ma
chimes and violating all rules of civilized
warfare.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
New Patterns in all Grades
Of Wash Fabrics
Coming in Every Week.

Counters are piled high with the latest
novelties and choicest designs in all the
weaves most sought after, in both foreign
and home manufactures. You can't help
finding something to suit your taste if you
want up-to-date styles and artistic colorings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
WlLllAMSVILIE.

The annual meeting of the Williams
Vile Cemetery association will be held
at schoolhouse hall Wednesday evening,
May IA, at 100
The East Dover and Wlliamsville base
ball teams will play a match game on
the grounds of the latter team near this
village tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
White Goods

This is pre-eminently White Goods
Season, and in anticipation of the demand,
we have filled the department to its utmost
capacity with the choicest imports of Swiss
Mulls, India Linens and Lawns, Organdies,
Muslins and Dimities, so it will be about
impossible for customer to call for any
thing in this line which we cannot show.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

G. L. Closson of Springfield, Vt, has
filed a petition in bankruptcy, with liza
bilities of $4,000 and assets Of $1,000, in
cluding $4,000 OF unsecured claims. His
failure was caused by endorsing his sons
notes, the latter being a member of the
defunct brokerage firm Of Knott & Clos
son OF Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09
Laces, Embroideries,
All-Overs

And every conceivable style of trimming.
which is used in getting the chic effects in
the new conceptions of the Paris and New
York dressmakers, in greater profusion
than ever before, and in such a variety Of
grades that you can suit your purse and
taste at the same time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

Yesterday, Thursday, was the Feast
of the Ascension. Mass was cele-
brated at o'clock in st. Michaers
Roman Catholic church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-09

The above shows what one of the
leading newspapers of the Southwest
Missouri district thinks of the SCOT
LAND-MISSOURI MINING COM
PANY'S property. The shares Of
this Company were recently sold at
S5c per share; on May 1st they were
advanced to soc. We shall be pleased
to receive orders from anyone con-
templating investing in mining prop
critics. We shall also be glad to for
and other information. Address all
and other information Address all
communications,
THE SCOTLAND-MISSOURI
MINING COMPANY,
43 Milk St, Boston, Mass.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-05-23
Resolutions Of Respect.

The following resolutions were
adopted by Chanika Lodge, No, 21,
1. O. OF, at the meeting May 15
Whereas, an --allss wise Father has
seen fit to remove from our midst
our beloved brother. Walter S. Log
an, we, as Odd Fellows, bow to
the decree believing that 'He doeth
all things well.' We realize that
in the death of Brother Walter S.
Logan we sustain.the loss of one Of
our faithful and true members, one
who always had the .principles Of
friendship, love and truth foremost
in all his actions, and we believe he
has gone on before us, forming link
in the golden chain that shall bind
us as brothers to that Celestial Lodge
above.
Whereas, In the loss we have sus-
tanned in the death of our respected
brother Walter S. Logan be it
Resolved, That the sincere sympa-
thy of the members of Chanka
Lodge No. q, I. o. O. f. be here
by. extended to the bereaved wife
and brother in this their hour of
sorrow and sadness and be it fur
ther
Resolved, That the charter of this
lodge be draped in mourning Tor thir-
ty days, and that copies of these reso-
lutions be spread upon the records Of
the lodge. and copy of the same be
sent to the bereaved family and to
the city papers for publication.
w. N. Hollands.
II. B. Adams.
A. j. Curtis,
Committee.