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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
THE SCHOOLS. CLOSED.
SEVERAL MORE CASES OF SCARLET
FEVER AMP DlPHTHERiA.
Form-Statement from Or. H. D. Ho-
ton OF State Board Of Health.


Since the last issue Of The Phoenix
cases of scarlet fever and diphtheria have
appeared with undiminished rapidty,
eight cases, four of scarlet fever and four
of diphtheria, being reported. making in
all 36 cases within few weeks. OF
the total number of cases Fl have been
diphtheria and Is have been scarlet fever
At the present time l6 families are under
quarantine restriction, nine for diphtheria
and seven for scarlet fever. In view of
the continued spreading of the diseases
the situation was discussed Monday by
DR. II. ID. Holton, secretary of the state
board of health. Dr. H. l.. Waterman,
health officer of Brattleboro. and the pur-
dental committee of school district No
2 and 1t was decided to close the schools
in the district Tuesday night. The schools
would have been closed on Wednesday Of
next week for the usual Thanksgiving va
cation, but II was thought best to close
"A week earlier and to make the Christ
mas vacation a week shorter in order to
make up the lost time The schools will
to be closed for two weeks Two of the
town schools, the one in district No. 5
taught by Mrs w. c. Horton, and the
Centrevile school also have been closed
this week
on Saturday the son of Mr. and Mrs
G. a. Wheaton of Park street was pro-
nounced III with diphtheria and the son
Di MT. anu MIS-. w. A. NillDert OF y WASH"
inGton street was found to have scarlet
fever Three cases OF scarlet fever were
quarantned Sunday. the patients being
the son of MIR. and Mrs. w f. Root of A.
Canal street. the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. l.. Goldsmith of iS Clark street, and
Miss May Goodhue at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. a. f. Schwenk of Common street
Mr. Root had been home just "A week after
the quarantine on account OF his daugh-
ters illness had been removed, when his
son was taken i'll. The boy was not at
home during his sisters Illness. so the dis
ease was communicated to him from some
other source. on Tuesday Mrs Daniel
Harris and Guy Harris. son of Mr., and
Mrs. VIII Harris OF West Brattleboro. and
Ellen Sherman. who lives in the family Of
her grandmother. Mrs $. II. Sherman of
IL Spruce street. were found to have diph-
liberia. Mrs Frank Mills of Washington
street Is recovering from diphtheria and
Mr. and Mrs. Milss second boy is nearly
well after an attack OF scarlet fever. This
boy and his older brother were supposed
| to have had scarlet fever in New Haven,
where they were under quarantine II
weeks
with the exception of Mrs. Daniel Har-
| ris all the cases here mentioned are of
| a mild type. There has been but one
| death, the victim being son of Mr. and
| Mrs Henry Pellerin of Birge street, who
! died OF laryngeal Group and diphtheria.
| There are several cases of whooping cough
| in the village
Since the above was written the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Baker OF 1875
| Elliot street has been taken i'll with
scarlet fever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Sports Are Useful.

That a given occupation is pursued for
sport, and no longer as a means of liveli-
hood does not necessarily withdraw 1t
from the category of things useful for
training. The natural boys pursuit of
frogs, birds, and woodchucks is an in
forming survival of a habit indispensable
TO primitive man. Hunting and fishing
were the most necessary means of liveli-
hood for saVages. They are pursued
now as sports as well as for livelihood
and there is good training in them when
practiced merely as sports. They teach
civilized man alertness, accuracy of OBJ
servation, quickness of action, endurance,
and patience, just as they developed these
valuable qualities in generations of saw
ages, who never knew what humanism,
altruism, and idealism were. The 1usti-
hcation of unproductive athletic sports
IKE ball games, races of all sorts, and
dancing, lies in the facts that they de-
Nelop in civilized man some of the inyal
liable qualities which hunting and fishing
developed in savages, and they recreate
and revive in people who lead the unnat-
ural life of civilization the power for use
ful work. They also defend young peo-
pie against laziness and vice by affording
pleasurable activities and innocent glad
ness.-lPres. Charles w. Eliot, in the Oc-
tober Atlantic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Statement from Or. II. D. Holton

At the present time there is not any oc-
casion for alarm further than II is al
ways disturbing to have either OF these
diseases in a community. At the close
OF last week there were five cases of diph-
liberia and seven OF scarlet fever: there
has been reported this week four cases
OF diphtheria and none of scarlet fever
All cases reported are mild and are
promptly quarantined. The only danger
of their extension is in unrecognlzed or
unreported cases There undoubtedly
have been such cases which have caused
their extension At the present time all
cases of sore throat should be reported
and isolated until cultures are taken and
examined in order that it may be def
nitely determined whether they are mild
cases Of diphthcria and likely to spread
the disease. The inhammed mucous mem
brane Of the throat affords a most eX
ccllent bed upon which the germs of diph
iberia may develop. The following is the
statute relating To- the reporting OF
cases OF communicable diseases:
Sec. Il. The head OF family in whose
home there occurs case Of infectious
or contagious disease dangerous to the
public health. shall Immediately give no.
tice to the health officer of the town or
city In which he lives. \ physician who
knows or suspects that a person whom he
has been called to attend. is sick or has
died of "A communicable disease danger
Gus to the public health. shall at once
quarantine and report to the health Off
Ger the place where such case exists. the
name, degree of VirulenCe and cause or
source of the disease and such other
facts relating thereto as may be necessary
for the health officer to make examination
and act in the premises. II the head of
family or physician fails to give reasonable
notice to the health officer of the exist
ence of such disease. he shall on con-
viction thereof pay to the treasurer of
the state fine of not less than $40. nor
more than $50. with costs NJ prosecution.
HENRY ID. HOLTON,
Secry State Board of Health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Unitarian church. Rev, f. @. S. Os-
good, pastor. Service every Sunday at
1890 o'clock. Sunday school at Has.
Theme for next Sunday: Mountain
Peaks OF the Spirit" All are welcome.
Universalist church. Reignold X. Mar
vim pastor-Morning worship at 1913
o'clock. subject THE Home Festival
Thanksgiving sermon; Sunday school
at 11.45 a. m. Senior Union at p. m.
All are welcome.
There will be no meeting of the w. c.
r. u. next Thursday on account of
Thanksgiving, but meeting will be
held as usual on Thursday afternoon of
the week following. Dec. 3, at the Y. M.
G. A. rooms at o'clock.
At the Adventist church. prayer meet
ing at 1915 a. m, Sunday school at
noon preaching at $50 and 7.3O p m, by
the pastor, Elder /. NJ. Blancherd; Loyal
Workers at p. m. Thursday evening
prayer meeting will be held at 7.30. All
are cordially invited to all services
Christian Science services in Market
block Sunday at 1915 a. m. Subject
Ancient and Modern Necromancy; or
Mesmerism and Hypnotism.' Text, Mat
thew, 2: s. Testimonial meeting,
Wednesday at 7.30 p. IN. Reading room
open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
from to p. m. The public always
welcome.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F,
W. Lewis pastor, residence so High
street. Preaching service next Sunday
morning and evening. at the regular
hours 10,45 and Z. School for Bible
study at 11.45 a. m; Epworth League
prayer meeting at 6 m. The usual
class meetings will be held Tuesday eve
ming at 7.So, and the church prayer
meeting Friday evening at the same
hour followed by a teachers meeting.
Junior Epworth League Wednesday af-
ternoon at S.15 All these services will
be held at the church, IL and IA Elliot
street, and a cordial welcome will be
accorded to all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Mrs. lucina q, Crown.

Mrs. Lucina b. Crown, 81, died Sunday
at the home of Benjamin A Crown Of
Frost place. She had been in III health
about eight months as the result of an
apoplectic shock, and II is thought that
she sustained another shock the Friday
night before her death. She had been
confined to her bed about six weeks Mrs
Crown was born in Milton this state Oct
3. 1922 She left Milton when a girl and
spent the greater part of her life in Whit
ingham. Her husband. Foster G. Crown
died in Halifax about 20 years ago. Six
years ago she came to Brattleboro and
lived on School street until last August
when she went to live with Mr.. Crown
She was "A sister OF the late Farley Starr
and was the last survivor of her father $
family. She leaves a step-son, Farley F.
Crown of Brattleboro, and a grandson
Roy Ware Of Wilmington After praye,
at the house Wednesday by Rev r. X
Marvin the body was taken to Jackson
vile. where funeral services were held
In the Universalist church. Rev. Mr.. Mar
win officiating. The burial was in the
family lot in Jacksonville Relatives were
present from Brooklyn. n. Y, and Bel
lows Falls. and those who were unable
to be present sent beautiful flowers Mrs
Crown was an estimable woman. and all
who knew her will hold her in unfading
memory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
"Throuah the Centre of the Earth .

Edward Blondell's big spectacular pro-
duction Through the Centre of the
Earth is the attraction billed to appear
at the Auditorium Wednesday, Nov. 25
The company this season has been en-
larged for the present production, carry
ing carload of scenery and electrical
effects The plot deals with the dis
covery of a mummy 1000 years old, who
is brought back to life by Prof. Portleys
rejuvenating fluid. The second act shows
the finding of the entrance to the centre
of the earth, where Reuben, through his
witty sayings and dongs is made king,
and rules supreme. The third act is put
together for laughing purposes only,
showing to good advantage that clever
pair, the BlQndells. Exquisite costumes
gorgeous and brilliant scenery and 35
people all selected artists goes to make
Through the Centre of the Earth" one
of the best productions on the road
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
DEATH OF EDWARD CLARK.
He Had Been Dealer In Pianos and Or
eans In Brattleboro Since tse5-cradu.
ate Of University of Vermont.

ate OF university OF vermont
Edward Clark, the well-known music
dealer passed away early Thursday
morning He had been in falling health
some time but had been confined to the
house only two months. Mr., Clark was
born In Barre, w.t. Sept. 10, 1888. He pre-
pared for college at oxford, N H., and
Barre, and graduated from the University
of Vermont in 1855 He married Ellen s.
Bailey of Berlin, VT, Sept. /, 1858. He
taught vocal and instrumental music In
Springfield and Jacksonville, ILL., He often
referred to his recollections of Lincoln.
For three years he taught music in the
vicinity of Montpelier, coming to West
Brattleboro in 1862 to teach in Glenwood
Seminary. He introduced music into the
Brattleboro public schools. giving his SER
Vices for some time. During this time he
was leader of the Unitarian choir. Since
1865 he had been a dealer in pianos and
organs, travelling extensively in this state
and Western New Hampshire and form
ing many warm and enduring friendships.
lie was a member of the Congregational
church Of this town. having united at the
age of II with that church i'm his native
town of Barre.
lie Joined the Masonic order I'm Barre
and was a charter member of Brattleboro
lodge No 102. He had been a Knight
Templar for upward Of 30 years lie was
the organist of the commandery for many
years and took great interest and pleas
ure In all the work of the order.
Mr.. Clark is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Belle c. Knowlton wife
of John l.. Knowlton. who has recently
moved to Lowell. Mass. and Florence f..
Clark. stenographer in the Vermont Ma
tional bank. An only son. Walter. died
In 1872. Mr.. Clark was a man of life
long integrity. both of conviction and
of daily life, and to this quality he
added "A wide intelligence kindness of
heart. and a friendly interest which won
him universal friendship and esteem.
The funeral will be held at the house
Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

The Santa Maria volcano. which killed
n thousand people last year, is becoming
uneasy again. 1T, is a great sight at
night" reports our consul-general at
Guatemala, it throws up a column of
ashes, cinders, rocks and fire to hight
of several hundred feet"
A small boy was summoned one day to
see a balloon ascend, and stood gazing
upwards as the great ball grew smaller
and smaller in the heavens. Then he
clutched his mother eXcitedly by the arm
and exclaimed "does God expect those
gentlemen today?"-[N. Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obllga-
tiOns made by their firm
West g. Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

Mrs. A. j. Tewksbury will open parlors at
Mrs. Smiths Green street, where she will
take orders for street. dress and comfort
shoes. Measures taken and fit guaranteed.
Pleased to meet all her old customers and
many new ones Mail orders promptly at
tended to. Orders may be left on book at
Mrs. Smiths At home Thursday afternoons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
An Inch of Truth.

DIR. David Kennedy's new medicine, Cal
cura Solvent, has been successful in ca
SEES which have baffied good DOCTORS and
what it has done it may be trusted to do
again. Whether your trouble be acute
or chronic the result will be the same;
only in old cases you must be faithful
and patient. For fun information and a
free sample bottle write to the Cal-cura
Company, Rondout, N Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

We think we can cure "A bad case of
Backaehe quicker with one of Carter's
Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache
Plasters, than any other application, and
after the Backache is cured, you can still
wear the plaster without discomfort for
two or three weeks or longer. This COM
bination of Smart Weed and Belladonna
is a great hit and it is hard to find any
pain or ache that will not yield to it,
Price 25 cents Sold by druggists every
where.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Gbe l)ermunt 4b@ni..
Announcements.

Latest models in women's Talor-made Suits
and Walking skirts and Waists. New Fall
Goods and Trimmings to make up in tailored
and evening costumes. MISS MCMENIMEN,
Flat Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

Lewis ]. Carpenter, the piano tuner,
who comes to Brattleboro every month,
will attend to orders left with p. F. Con-
nors at the store of the Brattleboro News
company. Boston address, is Temple
Place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Csc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
anted.

Two OF three lady clerks; also one or two
bright. active young men to learn the dry
goods business. Good pay and steady employ
ment for merit. Inquire in person of o. j..
PRATT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

Their gentle action and good effect on
the system really make them a perfect
little pill. They please those who use
them. Carter's Little Liver Pills may we'll
be termed Perfection"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
INSTRUCTION


In all its branches Course of six three
hour lessons, $500. Children under IA
years, half price. Mrs F. II. LAWTON,
10 Spruce st.
Visitors welcome Thursdays.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
To Rent.

My New Cottage House at No. Bullock st.
Has all modern conveniences; very pleasant
home for a small family. Inquire of o. j.
PRATT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Miss 6. Louise Pierce.


Shampooing, Hairdressing, Scalp and Facial
Treatment, Manicuring. 10 Grove street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

What is the price of Dobbins Electric
soap?"
six cents a 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"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
C. M. Park. Tutor.
BRATTLEBORO.

Principal BRATTLEBORO PRIVATE
SCHOOL. Shorthand taught.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

anu w inHtlu II. ftuDDaTu OF EtlnSdale,
were married at o'clock Wednesday
morning at the home OF the brides
mother, Mrs. f. NJ Warner of CO Elliot
street. Rev. II. II. Miles pastor of the
Congregational church, performed the GER
mony, which was with a single ring. The
only guests were a few young women
friends of the bride The bride wore
white French muslin and carried a bou-
quet of carnations. After the marriage a
wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and
Mrs Hubbard started on the 900 train
south for a wedding trip of two weeks.
They will live at SO Elliot street. Mrs.
Hubbard is graduate of the North street
school and Albany Business college. For
the past four years she has been a stem
ographer for Durham Brothers. Mr..
Hubbard is a son of Mr.. and Mrs Cabot
Hubbard of Hinsdale. He will be en-
ployed by the Estey Organ company. Mrs.
Hubbard will return to her position with
Durham Brothers.
The Brattleboro chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, held their No
vember meeting Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. ]. r. Hall. The mem
bers voted to give 800 toward paying for
the tablet which will be erected on the
old camp ground by the patriotic soci-
cites of Vermont. An interesting feature
of the meeting was a paper by Mrs.
Duane Clement, a Brooklyn member of
the chapter. on Colonial Brooklyn"
which was read by Mrs. Edward Starkey.
Mrs, Clement presented to the chapter a
brick which she secured during the past
year when the Hall of Records, origi-
nally the new JAIL" was being torn
down in City Hall park, Brooklyn. The
brick is of interest to the chapter because
of the fact that Ethan Allen was at one
time confined in the dungeon. 1t was
framed in oak and accompanied by the
suggestion of the donor that it might
serve as a reminder of the hardships
which Ethan Allen and others endured in
order that we might have the blessings
with which we are surrounded today.
The meeting closed with a social half
hour, during which refreshments were
served.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-14
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS.

Frank Costello Of Maysvile. No. is guest
at the Lscede.
John McBrir- Of De Soto. Mo-. is registered
at the New -. james.
John w Peters OF Kansas City il guest 1T
the Planters.
ID. C Harbe OF Cleveland. o.. is a guest AZ
the St Nicholas
A. r stevens Of Dallas. Tex. IL on me
guest list at tn. Southern
Mr. and Mrs F. D. Scott OF Van Buren,
ARK have rooms at the Southern
Colonel Bob Owen and W. Flenner OF
Muscog.e. l. r., have rooms at the fian'eis.
Mr. and Mrs q. l.. Cole OF Joplin MO-. are
guests at the Planters.
j. J. Hayes of Boston Is among the arrivals
the St Nicholas.
Robert W Day of Kansas City Is guest 81
the st. Nicholas.
p r. TarIey Of Denison. Tex. is registered
al the Planters.
&C. :. Meredith Of Calvert. Tex. liz regis
tered at the Southern
D. H. Lewis OF Little Rock. Ark. Is on the
guest list at the Lindeii-
w. C. Martin Of Palmyra. ILL.,. is a guest
at the Lindel
w. O. Adams Of Kansas City is registered
the Lndell.
Ct l.. Hipple OF Delaware o.. is a guest al
the New St James.
j AIillstead of Versailles. Mo. is reg
istered at the Southern.
A. f. Diamond of Campbell. Mo- Is regis
tered the Laciede.
Miss Lulu Hanel of Nashville. Ill. mas
rooms at the Lindell.
MIR and Mrs E. d. Hart Of Savanna. ILL.,.
have at the l.indeil
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-14
RECENT COMMENT.
Secretary shaw. Report.

The Nation.
The striking feature of Secretary Shaw's report is
its evidence of extravaganza conduct of the
Government 1t shows that receipts increased
about 100000 the previous year, expenditures
Increased about soo0Co But that is part
OF the showing Despite the fact just cited
surplus for the year OF s40OOOO for the
next few 1t is extremely likely the balance
will be on the wrong side OF the ledger. To sure
surplus OF 100000 is figured for 1904: but
compare this with the estimate Of nearly
that period which Secretary Shaw presented year ago
Certainly II the receipts and expenditures the
same relation for the remainder of present fiscal
that has been witnessed far the Secretary's
$l4UOCoo surplus will ''ft like ghost away When
he to his 1905 estimates Secretary frankly
admits deficit Of szs.0O0o This is of course purely
arbitrary figure; the real shortage will likely as not
greatly exceed this sum- 1t may be toeraby easy to
calculate expenditures years ahead but under our
laws the Secretary of the Treasury all at
when he comes to forecasting his receipts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-14
The Cotton Shortage.
Puhlic Opinion.


The cotton shortage may be real apparent bu, ,h.
Government estimate of 9.96O bales was taken serio,s
enough TO send prices soaring high that those WIN
this staple, distinguished those who merely
speculate in it. both here abroad fear that mo,u
featuring interests will be seriously disturbed On n
100000 bale Fridays prices for spot cotton vou,
represent an advance In price of about st91OGN This
figure however. will probably prove to he p,,rev pou
nal for the Government estimates are almost alwavs
below the commercial crop In the past five wears
its underestimate has averaged CSC 900 If this num-
Der of bales is added to this years Government est
mate the figure s almost the same as those made h.,
tie Cotton Exchange and by Bradsreets l072iOOO ard
1HGDOOO bales respectively