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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
VERNON.

Mrs. a. Withheld is i'll this week.
j. a. Beers bought horse in North
ampton this week.
g. ii. Butterfield went to Boston last
week and bought horse.
Rev. F. w. Lewis will preach in the
Union church next Sunday afternoon at
o'clock.
Elder w. O. Williams of Ednboro, Pa,
will preach in the chapel next Sunday
at II a. m, and 1880 p. m.
Mrs. Susan Warren, who has spent the
winter with her niece, Miss leila John
son. has returned to her home in West
Brattleboro.
Mrs. Fred Forestall and Miss Sawyer
of Fitchburg visited at Miss leila john
sons this week; also Miss Johnson 5
couisn, Addison Aldrich of Boston, Wis
tied her over Sunday
Charles S. Johnson, who lost mis- barns
by fire last winter, has bought the Lee
property of II. Ga Lee, consisting of the
homestead wood lot of is acres, and
Plain lot of 40 acres.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
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 cohG, ana is
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
all druggists in every part of the world
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure 10 ask Tor
Mrs. WInslows Soothing Syrup, ana take no
other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
SOUTH VERNON.

Charlie Peck is at work for Calvin
Cook.
Mrs j. G. Weatherhead visited Mrs.
Harriet Johnson this week.
Mrs. Shea, daughter and invalid sister,
came from Westfield this week.
Archie Clark of HolyOke is visiting at
Joseph Woodard's for two weeks.
George Stebbins is running a meat cart
through town for a few weeks.
Arthur Martindale had his herd of nine
cows tested Tuesday and found the whole
herd sound. He supplies % families with
milk.
After many months of great suffering,
Mrs e. Madden died Thursday night
about $50 She is survived by her hus-
band and one brother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
WARDSBORO.

Mrs. \. j. Martin is i'll.
Miss Laura WOODBURY. is working at
a. j. Martins.
School began Monday, with Merl Will
lis of jamaica teacher
Mrs. F.. a. Gleason is at home from
Brattleboro for a few days.
Rev George Campbel's wife, child and
mother came Monday to join him at the
Methodist parsonage.
r. Frost of Bratteboro is in town re-
pairing the piazza of the store occupied
by \. L. Wheeler.
Gates Esterbrook of Gardner. Mass,
has begun work on his shop, which was
started last fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Wolf returned Tues
day night after visiting in Walpole and
Putney a few days.
The A. u. club will meet at the Vestry
Thursday afternoon. April 80 Supper
will be served from to o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
NORTHFlElO, MASS.
School House Town Hall Vote Stands.

The special town meeting was held
on Tuesday and called out nearly IN
voters. At previous meeting held the
first Monday in April il was voted to
eNpend 5000 in repairing the town hall
and build new sChoolhouse at East
Northhcld. The purpose of the last meet
ing was to see If the town would rescind
these votes The article to rebuild the
East Mortified schoolhousc was passed
over, but the test came ON the town hall
vote. The result of the yea and nay
vote was 50 yeas and lpi nays not to re-
scind the vote to repair the hall. An APP
preparation of $3.50 was voted To enforce
the law against the illegal sale Of liquor.
An attempt was made to elect the select
men officers to do this work. as IL really
belongs to them, but after discussion DR..
y. l.. Newton and DIR. y. p Wood were
made a committee for this purpose The
proceedings under the warrant We're sus-
pended To allow an expression of opinion
from the voters relative to the adVisa
blltN of having roadway under the
railroad bridge soon To be built by the
Grand Trunk railroad in place Of the old
toll bridge. The selcctmen were made a
committee To consult with Representa-
tive Field as to the wishes OF the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
STRATTON.

Frank and Julius Lackey and Ora
Johnson of Vernon Were in town over
Sunday.
Ernest Pike went Friday to the Ho-
meopathic hospital in Boston to under
go an operation for appendicitis. The OPP
Grafton was performed Saturday, and ac-
cording to latest reports he is doing
well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24

Commissioner Lyman has commenced
work on the roads.
Frank e. Mann is moving to his new
farm. recently bought of Packard and
Cuno.
William Titus has sold his farm to
Clyde w. Lyman. and will move to Bran
don. He will sell his personal property
by auction on the 2Sth inst. Mr.. Lyman
and his father, Warren +. Lyman, will
occupy the place about May l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24

Anyone interested in the millinery line
will find a fine assortment of trimmed
hats etc. at Mrs. II. E. knights next
Monday and Tuesday, April p and Is.
Mrs. knight will be assisted by Irene
Gleason of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24

What is the price OF Dobbins's Electric
soap?"
six cents a bar. full size, reduced from
ten"
why that's the price of common
brown soap. Send me a box. l can't
AFFORD to buy any other soap after this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24

Scene at an Art EXhibition.-He-"W Well,
how do you like Browns picture?" She
That one? Why, l thought it was yours.
Very bad, isn't it?"-G Punch.
First awyer-"These people are kick
ing because we don't settle the estate
Second Lawyer-"As if we didn't need
the money as much as they"-[Life,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24

The well known Strengthening proper
ties of Iron, combined with other tonics
and most perfect nervine, are found IN
Carters Iron Pills, which strengthen the
nerves and body, ard improve the plood
and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24

Boys, don't you know it's wicked to
fight? Now if l were you, ia kiss and
make up" Say, wot do yous tink dis is
"a woman's club?"-Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-04-24
AU CT 10 NJ

Having sold the farm belonging TO the G. w.
Underwood estate, known as the Judge How
ard farm, will sell AT Public Auction, on the
premises.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
PUBLIC OPINION WILL RULE.


No doubt the many expressions Of commentator
and encouragement which the country newspapers
are bestowing Circuit Attorney Folk for his eff
forts to punish the boodlers who have been buying
and selling laws in Missouri well meant and sin
cere, but something other than general praise is
needed.
Folks work will have that widespread benefcent
effect which should result unless the counties carry
forward the determination to rid themselves of
local boodlers. The lesson which has been taught
the people of ST. Louis should be impressed upon the
voters who elect county officers and who have the
power and the privilege of applying corrective meth
DDS in local affairs
There is in every c0untyif the outs are to be
beleved-a courthouse ring The men who manage
to get the offices must acquire their support from the
individual voters by personal contact acquaintance
and favor. Necessarily they must reflect the senti-
ments Of their constituents They can sit in their
Offices and figure out programmes for the local DO
tcal machines, but if the honest farmer who bitches
his team around the public square thinks otherwise
the best-aid plans must so awry. In the end the
machine organization must bow to the public will
Clean politics and clean officeholders are required
by the aroused public sentiment of Missouri It is
worse than folly for any man or set of men to at
State nominations which shall be contrary to tbe
purposes of the people at large The politician who
tries petty subterfuges under present conditions is
taking chances with force Of opinion which is rreat
er than combinations
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
INCORPORATES ARE IN CONTROL.

After all is said and DONE it must be confessed by
Republicans that the fight which has been made for
THE Iowa idea has resulted in nothing better than
a mushandnilk plank In the new platform which
is virtually victory for the men who intend that
the present extreme tariff shall remain undisturbed
as long the trusts wish this sort of protection
In accepting the denomination Governor Cummns
victorious in capturing the organization of the con-
vention tried to put bold front on his defeated
tariff programme by asserting that his views had
virtually been inserted in the platform. Senator Al
lison his chief opponent who wrote the PLATFORM
discounted this claim Of the Governor by simply stat
ing that the shelter trusts had been taken out of
the statement Of principles adopted two years ago.
That spoke for itself
So the trusts rest satisfied with the admission
that they will be sheltered by the practical emina
ton Of the Iowa idea from the Republican party. Mr.
Dngley's monument will stand. Disturbers may
well take the notice which has been handed out to
them SO frankly by the dominant powers 1t is ali
right for Governor Cummns to assert in his speeches
that there should be changes, but not word of it
shall go into a Republican platform The wre-work
will attend to writing these assertions of COM
mercia policy.
Governor Cummns may be fighting for n principle
but he will never win inside the party with which he
is identified. If he is looking for political prefer
ment he would better strike out different lines
where he will not against the solid stone wall
built by the monopolies which exerting such
powerful influence in the Republican party. His will
be song if he does not change the strain. Too
much independent thought such delicate subject
is not advisable under the conditions which prevail
among Republican politicians at this day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
WORLD'S-19O4-FAIR.
COLE COUNTY NEXT.


Judge HAZEL of the Cole County Circuit Court will
be than justified in ha.ing another Grand Jury
called to probe further into Legislative boodng The
developments in the st. Louis end of the investiga-
ton have been such that reasonable excuse can
he given to the public for failure to respond to the
need.
In his search for evidence against boOdlers who
made bargains received money in St Louis, Cir
cult Attorney Folk has fallen upon many transac-
tions which occurred in Jefferson City, Frank Farris
has said that he received 1000 from Phelps the
streets of the State capital after the last session
$1,000 was paid to a Representative and $500 to a
Senator for their influence in behalf of the measure
at the last session. 1t has also been learned that
$4,000 WAS spent somewhere to pass the compromise
beer bill two years ago Candy legislation is said to
have $500 at this session. AL of the guilty
have not been indicted in this years alum deal
Other bills have proved be Doodle and sand bagging
propositions.
Only the most searching investigation will satisfy
the public 1t will take hard work to get the right
sort Of evidence. The perseverance which has char
acterized the St Louis inquiry will be welcome in the
Jefferson City Investigation. The question of ex-
pense need not be considered when the reputation
the State is at stake. The next General Assembly
can be depended upon to reimburse Cole County for
any unusual expenses which it may incur The peo-
pie expect thorough investigation by Cole County
Grand Jury, and will not be satisfied with anything
else.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03

during the Ziegenhen regime, and there is no evil
dence that the Globe fought it. Crooked work at
elections was never than that done at the Re-
publican primary elections, but the gangs organ did
not condemn it, or even call attention.
In the near future the report of Comptroller Player
will be issued showing the condition of the city
finances to-day and before the Wells administration
came into office. The Republic advises the Globe in
advance that the comparative statements. which are
trustworthy, would be not only interesting but in
sructve TO the people. Since the Globe processes TO
have reformed and to have become truthful it might
utilize these statements to prove that good govern
ment Is now q fact. Bloated salaries and assess
ments: Probably the Globe is disturbed because it's
gang cannot get at the public money to distribute
bloated salaries and levy assessments.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
INVENTED TO EMBARRASS.

From small circle of cnptious critics who
stantly indulge themselves in the delights of picking
flaws i'll Folks methods the objections that
Folk goes behind' the statute of limitations, and
that he does not conine himself to investigating
crimes committed in st. Louis. Neither objection
reaches far or persuades the public Judgment
An explanation of the statutes operation is suf
fcient answer to the objection that he goes back
of the tbree-year limit The statute is not bar when
the offender has not resided in the State during three
years after committing the crime. How is 1t possible
without investigation to learn whether the statute np
plies and whether 1t applies to all offenders alike?
The number of indictments returned both in JEFF
ferson City and in ST. Louis as a direct result of
probing is ample to dispose of the objection that
Folk has business pryins into Jefferson City af
fairs Without investigation how may it be known
where the crime took place?
Grimes of this character must be investigated
whether they be old recent and whether they
to have been committed here the capital Prob
ing the old leads TO discovery of those which
not barred by the statute And should the probe
find crimes which have not been committed here in
dictments may be secured in Jefferson City-witness
the result
Where's the harm in investigating? Does the good
citizenship Of Missouri suffer anything by searching
for criminals wherever they may be found? And
wherein is the law ignored? Wherein does it suffer
by the search: There is 10 basis in law or authority
for the criticisms advanced in this instance. Surely
the Circuit Court is judge of whether its process
has in any manner been abused-possiby that had
not occurred to the critics.
Let the investigations proceed into all matters
within the utmost limits of lawful opportunity. Mis-
souri, is concerned not with Quibbles but with uncOv-
ering crime and Furnishing criminals.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
The Content of Housewifery.

CnlcagO
That popular heroine Lady Roses daughter confessed
that has been fully treated in literature
what the author calls housewives love- sort
of mute relation between house and mistress. One
might call it kind of psychological housekeeping and it
accounts In many for the of those homes
that described Individual Robert laughs me-
sometimes" writes Mrs. Browning from her Partisan
quarters, for pushing about the chairs in distracted
way. it's the very instinct of making sympatetica
home that is working in me-" These "sympathetica
compensate sometimes for the absence Of human
sympathy Conjugal frequently filled with fine
rugs and hangngs. Physicians frequently recommend
homework remedy troubles and in this fact
found another for the close relationship
is sprnging between and her belongings
interesting sentiment this housewives love- and
authors would do well from the more thread
theme of human passions
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
RECENT COMMENT.
How to Swim.

Outing
The first instruction to the beginner should that
the body will almost float Ynaed and that the question
keeping the head above water is balance
of muscular strength. this is realized
large OF the natural fear disappears and the primary
requisites, and confidence, easily attainabe
Then let the lad paddle his stroke. Most boys
teach themselves swim begin with the dog paddle;
however expert becomes beating the into
still gives thrill of pleasure The ordinary breast
long step toward scientific swimming 1t gives enough
speed be useful in of emergency, and it all
purposes of those whom water is
Furthermore, has the advantage all scientific
strokes, in permitting range Of vision wide search
light.
The main shortening of the breast that
leg motion. though quite like the Saddle and push of
frogs legs is absolutely unlike normal motion OF the
human frame The legs of built for walking and
running. IT, turns the body the side 1t be-
possible, instead of straddling. to the legs
scissors fashion. and bring them together with snap.
motion which calls into play the muscles used in walk
and running. which the strongest of the
body The result is distinct gain in speed The scissors
like leg stroke in fact the best possible and forms the
basis Of all scientific strokes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
Dotted swiss, trimmed with Val lace.
BIG POSTAL DEFICIENCY.
Estimated That 1t VIII Be $751;
20:' Tor Fiscal Year just Closed.

Washington. July 2.-Captain Castle. the
Auditor of the Treasury for the Post-Ofice
Department. to-day made the official esti-
mate that the postal deficiency for the fiscal
year Just closed will be Sl.6l7.203. The def
cit for the previous fiscal year was ST.
Sol. 11D.
The big increase is attributed to the
enormous increase in expenditures for the
rural free delivery service during the past
year.
the receipts of the postal service for tile
year were Sl3i. 26S COG. and the expenditures
sl3S. SS5,al2. The deficiency in the free-de-
livery service is not yet definitely known
beyond the estimate made weeks ago by the
Postmaster General that it would be coo
by the close of the fiscal year. The defici-
ency. however. may prove considerably
larger than that figure.
Postmaster General Payne. accompanied
by Mrs Payne. left this afternoon en- route
for the Catskills. where they will remain
over the Fourth o. july, MI. fayne sta' ss
has Of late. despite the severe heat.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
ton which should be given to the raseals around the

ton which should be given to the rascals around the
department.
Just rs Doodle is being investigated In Missouri,
so should the Washington housed cleaning proceed.
There should be perseverance, publicity and thor
ough search for violators of the law. There should
be hunting at the top as we'll as mt the botc:.. In
fuenal friends should not be protected. Stock
holders in favored companies should not he officials
with power to give out contracts.
There have been ruInols of corruption of such
widespread and purid character that only energetic
honesty clear the administration of the charge of
complaisnnce which to have been the order of
the day. So far the Postmaster General has been
only too glad to shift responsibility his predeces-
sor while his predecessor responds by calling Tu-
lOch and Brstow little lars ours and the like
An aroused public conscience is not satisfied with
this sort Of treatment 1t has right to expect
thing other and better The President and his Post
master General could demonstrate their active
opposition to grating by taking interest. The
summer is no time in which to let the Investigations
die of procraStnation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
PEDIGREES TO ORDER.
Howe'er it be, It seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good.
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman bloot

And simple faith than Norman blood
-Tennyson.
True always; but most people do not act as IL they
believed it, The standards of honor and fame are rs
numerous the varieties of ambitions. One man
would shine soldier, another as a millionaire an
other as a merchant. another statesman another
as Il clergyman, another artist. another as an
artisan, another us purveyor. another as chef an
other as mathematician another saint, another
as burglar another robber another tibet,
another as nobleman. The individual standards are
myriad but they all stand Cor excellence, either in
endeayor. virtue vice.
Deest crime and despise criminals as may we
admire cunning and clcverness. All criminals not
wanderers and paupers. Some of them claim for
tunes and live in mansions and minge in society," The
influence of wealth conceals their faults and cOndem-
nabe practices If virtue is the king of standards,
wealth is the emperor Money can buy a title
pedigree and either will mantle the dark secrets in
the ravines that skirt the road to success.
And now the story goes that the recent era of
wcalth-settng has caused boom in the search for
family trees. Pedigree is something and means some
thing, howsoever ardrnty the republican heart dis
likes its aristocratc savor riches are often founded
on honor. Pedigree represents preemnence, in som"
direction In generations although it does
not always represent worthnesS true nobeness.
Peter /. the King of Servia, is the grandson of
Black George, former King who goatherd.
Peter has both pedigree and title.
American rich men, whether good or bad, may ac-
quire pediS.ees. Like race horses most find
good Inmiy somewhere back in the line; and
without Justification. For the man who makes it to
hestow the next generation it has little practical
value: he does not not need it. For the who gets
it, 1t has considerable value; ofcntimes he needs it.
Pedigrees good If they stand for honor of the
really noble kind. The claimant then has some stan
dard to which he must aspire. Society will have no
objection to the purchase either of title pedigree
for the American people have habit Of putting a
reliable estimate everybody There is distinction
between a nobleman and celebrity
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-03
WHY THE VACATION?

With Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, Payne in the Cats
kills and Bristow preparing for fishing trip in
Maine after he has bought few more Kansas news
papers for the Leland crowd there is little enough
doing in the way Of thorough investigation of the
Post Office scandal in Washington.
Every is ready to grant that the national CAPT.
tai is warm enough in the summer months but it
should be made great deal warmer for the scoun-
drels who have been ooting the Government through
iavortsm bribery and nepotism. Trying to divert
the attention of the country by sdeplays Russian
internal affairs is not the kind of concentrated atten