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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
Conductor Killed and Body Burned

John Colby of Barre, conductor, was
killed in rear end collision of two
freight trains at South Royalton yester-
day at ll.30 a. IN. The wreck took fire
and his body was burned This was
his first trip as conductor. His home
was in Barre, where he leaves a wife
and child. One train became stalled on
an up grade curve, and the other train,
not responding to the brakes, crashed
into it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

present him a perfumed note courte-
ously requesting him to come in out
of the wet.l
If these rules are carefully observed
and the officers are finally shot down
by the criminal, they will not then be
justly entitled to undue censure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
Did the Messenuer Nod 2
The St Adams Messenger prints
saving.

The st. Adams Messenger prints an
editorial saying:
Every business man in St Albans
knows that the only reason why the
Welden hotel was not rebuilt within
year from the date Of it's destruction
by fire is the fear of capital to invest
in such an enterprise under the pro-
hibitory liquor law. Every business
man in St. Adams knows that with a
license law in force in Vermont. the
work Of rebuilding the Welden would
begin at the first opportune moment
this spring"
From this premise the Messenger
goes on to argue that the business
men of St. Adams ought to make a
home campaign in favor of the adop.
tion of the license law. because. with
the rebuilding of the Weldon in view.
there is no set of men in the whole
state of Vermont to whom the accept
anCe of the license law will mean more
than the business men of st. Albans. "
The Messenger is a strong. and in the
main, consistent advocate of license
as the best way TO control the liquor
traffic. But in this case it seems to us
to have dealt a fatal blow at its IA
vorite system in thus interpreting its
true inwardness. The real purpose of
all liquor laws as we understand the
question. is not to give any man or
set of men" a chance to make money,
but to control the liquor traffic in the
strictest and best way possible. To
so one step beyond this fundamental
Albans business men come in were
money that ought TO pay for food,
clothing. and other necessaries 10 he
spent at the Welden House bar?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
Y. M, c. a. Notes,

There will be no afternoon meeting at
the association rooms next Sunday af-
ternoon.
Prof McConaughy's closing Bible lee
ture, which was to have been given in
the Methodist church next Thursday
evening, has been postponed until Jan.
29 owing to the uncertainty of heating
the church at the present time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
Gbe Uermunt 4bonir.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY. JANUARY 9. 1908.

The Republican party was commit.
ted to the referendum, but not to local
option. 1t is the duty of every Re
publican who is opposed to license to
vote no.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

For the third time the Hood Farm AL
manac has made its appearance. This
year it is more elaborate and more in
teresting than ever before. 1t con-
sists of GA pages, crowded with matter
that is of interest and value to all
stock owners. There are blank spaces
each month for memoranda, weather
predictions for four sections of the
country, a valuable CESSATION table, and
much information regarding the famous
Hood Farm Remedies, including a large
number of particularly strong letters
from well known breeders. Any one of
our readers who would like a copy
should call on George f. Greene, Brat
tleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
Advertised Letters.

Firms-B, w. Hooker & Co.
Men-Hipesick Evans, Frank Hopkins
ii. ii. Hale, Mr.. Kinsman, l.. l.. Martin.
III. c. Noils
Women,-Mrs ella S. Bartlett, Miss
Elizabeth Clark, Miss Vera Harrick,
Miss Florence Naylor 2, Mrs. B. +.
Warner Mrs o. II. Young.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
O. y. .PRATT T
OUR GREAT
JANUARY REDUCTION SALE
WILL BEGIN
SATURDAY MORNING

And is the event of the year for economical buyers This
sale organized to clear up all seasonab goods in every
department before the arrival of the bulk of Spring
Goods and irresistible prices all along the line will be in
order. In Garment Parors still have very at
tracve array of Coats Capes Suits Skirts and Furs for
Ladies' wear, Misses and Childrens Garments, Ladies'
Flannelette Wrappers, Night Robes and Kmonos Silk and
Mercerzed Petticoats and Muslin Underwear all of which
will be offered very much under value during this SALE
We shall also give special attention to Linen and
Housefurnshng Department for the next thirty days. hav
ing received and very attractive line of Linen DAM
asks, Napkins and Towels, which will be marked to
respond with the rest of the goods which shall offer
bargain prices while they last.
Don't wait and take the last of very large selection
but come at and get good choice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

Prospects are bright for Real Estate in this
and surrounding towns. Already people are
buying for homes and investments. Let us cal
your attention to a few things this week.
A 200 acre farm. miles out. One of the best
in the county. Party would like house in
town as part payment, as he is getting too old
to run the farm. This place Will keep 30 head
of stock
A % acre farm two miles out. Party wants
house IN village.
A 200 acre farm five miles out. VIII take
house or lots in Springfield, Mass.
A % acre farm in Vernon. Price s2OO.
A 10 acre orange grove in Barton, Fla. Want
a farm in New England.
A 100 acre farm with large amount timber.
Want a village place near railroad.
These are just few of the chances we have
to sell or exchange your property.
1t would be well for you to drop in and look
us over. We are the heaquarters in this sec
tion for REAL ESTATE.
We LEAD and Others follow.
Care of Estates a Specially.
Rents Collected.
(Mention tins paper)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

WIN pc found an excellent remedy for
sick headache. Carters IAttle Liver
Pills. Thousands of letters from people
who have used them prove this fact
Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
PIANO ECONOMY.

You to with confidence because you realize
the power that to this great organization
the largest and retail distributors of Pianos and
Organs You buy direct from manufacturers
you buy with here too knowing the worthy
pendabe character of our instruments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

rushed orders-why select and
let deliver later; you better.
Liberal allowance your old Observation-Disclosures
cash easy monthly payments
Unusual values in used Pianos and Organs. Just
Upright Mahogany full size Piano. latest
improvements ivory keys soft pedal etc. of
factory reduced $500 to s195
Fine Square, cost S45o new
Sterling Organ nearly reduced from $Ioo $4
England Organ nearly reduced from SIPS
Smith American Organ at $25
Piano and Organ Stools Silk Plush Piano scarfs,
Books Music Cabinets Music Leaf Turners-wha
finer useful things for Holiday gifts?
you carry from fifteen to twenty-five Pianos
half different makes in open stock for you
lect from?
Come and and hear them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09
ESTEY ORGAN COMPANY,
BRATTLEBoRo, VT
d0anted.

NTANTED-Soft wood lumber of all kinds.
w Either standing timber or delivered at
mill. HOLDEN Il MARTIN. Brattleboro. 46tf {
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

1t is not economy to buy cheap instrument.
1t is economy to buy good instrument cheap.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-01-09

NyANTED-To rent or take on shares. a
w farm that will keep ~ or ~ cows and
team. Address Box l3a. Proctor. VT. 3w
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
American Hospitals ABROAD.

A perfectly equipped and endowed
hospital is to be established at Paris
BY the generosity of an American. 1t
is to be called the Franklin hospital
and is to be managed entirely by
American physicians and nurses. We
wish that such hospitals existed in all
the principal cities of foreign coun-
tries, especially if gratuitous treat
ment of the poor is provided. Many
travellers are poor and are also unable
to speak the language of the country
in which they may fall i'll. In such
cases there is a solicitude which doubt
less prevents recovery. To hear ones
language under such circumstances
and to know that American methods
of care and trea atment will be used in
his case is at least most conf ting
American Physician.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14

Chicago, Jan. 10.-The famine
of coal has become so acute all
through the East and Middle West
that there is general demand that
something be done.
A national convention has been
called to meet in Washington and
call upon the president to take ac-
ton. Attorney General Knox is
pronounced the proper authority to-
find relief.
The grand jury Of Cooke county,
Illinois, has met in. Chicago to in
vestigate acharge of conspiracy a
mong coal dealers to maintain prl-.
ces.
A committee of the United States
senate is investigating the shortage
in Washington.
Factories and steel works in
Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois
have shut down for lack of fuel,
throwing thousands of men out OF
work.
Kansas is deeply covered with
snow, and cold weather is general
lin the Middle states, but coal is
scarcely obtainable. Coal riots
have been threatened in several
Kansas towns, due to coniscation
of coal in transit by railroads.
Meanwhile, coal dealers continue
to advance the price and miners de-
/ mand more wages.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
keepins a Roeater Qatet.

An English artist recently was sum-
flfoRed to appear in court for allowing
a rooster to grow in the morning to
the annoyance of his neighbors. The
ease was amicabIy settled. A London
newspaper therehpon printed the fol
lowing: ''It is quite possible to keep
fowls and prevent them froE4 crow
ing. al that is needed is a slight
string os#er the neck and fastened to
the foot. It is the habfE Of cI1antfeleer
to throw back his head VIXEN growing,
and he will not crow if prsvanted, as he
may be, by the string from doing so.
The contrivahce has the great merit
Of inficting DO pain whatever. The
bird scarcely knows of the pressure
OF the string until he tries to crow,
and harmless jerk brings HIM to or
der"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
STORIES OF sNAKEB1TEs.
Statistics Regarding Fatalities In In
dia Are Unreliable and the
-. Reason.

An English traveller just returned
from India says that the stories about
the great number of deaths from
snake-bites in India are to a great
extent unreliable, as statistics, when
carefully analyzed, show. He ac-
counts, moreover, for the extreme ex-
aggerations in figures on very plausi-
BILE grounds. In India, he says, the
law requires that when there is sud-
den death detailed report of it must
be made to the civic surgeons, and as
there are many such deaths far from
the civic Offices where the eTeporu .nouia
be made, the under officers perform
their duty with the least possible
trouble. To save the annoyance of
transporting dead bodies, or vital or
gans, and, the loss of time in getting
evidence on the facts of the cases
which may be plain murders, by poison
or Otherwise report of death by
''snakebite" is made. This sort Of re-
port is very coHvenient and makes in
teresting statistics.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
A WEDDING

A very pretty wedding took
place Wednesday, January 9TH, at
three o'clock at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Philip Schwiezer of Fern,
when their daughter, Helena A.
was united in marriage to Otto H.
L. Peterson. The home was taste
fully decorated with ferns and ever
greens. Miss Ella Seedenburg of
Fern and Miss Leila Tucker of Cor
Wallis, acted as bridesmaids, and
Emil Henckendorf of Fern, and
Herman Heuckendorf of San Fran
cisco, brothers of the bride, as
groomsmen.
The bridal party entered the par
1or to the strains of beautiful wed.
ding march rendered by Charles
Pernot, The impressive marriage
service was read by Rev. Robert
Pierce of Albany, the ceremony
being performed under a crown OF
evergreen and flowers.
The winsome bride was beauti-
fully attired in white silk and chif-
fon and carried bouquet OF bridal
myrtle and chrysanthemums, and
her dainty veil was caught with
a cluster of the same.
An elaborate wedding breakfast
was served Immediately after the
congratulations. Only relatives
and a few intimate friends were
present.
Mr. and Mrs Peterson were the
recipients of many beautiful pres
ents. They will be at their new
home on Beaver Creek to thei1
many friends, Sunday, Januar.
18th.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
De1inuuent.. sroueht tn Ts,ae, ,

A paper in Golden. Col, razked in
many delinquentss on the grouxrd of
this eloquent appeal you may ap-
proxinfate the stars in nail keg,
hang the ocean on asgrapevine to- dry,
wipe tine nose of a. cyclone with a
towel, cat off the tan cad of tor
nadjos for keepsake, put the sky in
the ground to soak, unbuckle the
belly band of eternity and open up
the sun and moon as Health resorts,
but never be -deluded! with the idea
that you can escape the other side
of purgatory if you danFt pay for
YOUR paper"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
IN THE GRAVE
Death of Mrs. c. c. Vanderpoel-It Oc-
Cured Lasl Friday.

Death of Mrs. c. c. Vanderpoel-It 0c.
| Cured Lasl Friday.
Mrs c. C. Vanderpool, widow Of
the late D. H. Vanderpool, died at
her home in the north end Of Ben
ton county last Friday of paralysis
and was aged "a years, four months
and 27 days,
Mrs Vanderpool was born In
Richmond, Ray county, Missouri.
and with her husband crossed the
plains to Oregon with an OK team
in 1882, They first settled in
Clackamas county where Mr. Van
derpool engaged in the lumber
business. The following year they
removed to Polk county. During
the food Of 1861 the Vanderpooi
property in Polk county was des-
troyed, and the family narrowly
escaped with their lives. In 1862
the family located in Benton scoun-
ty, near Wells where they have
since resided.
Mrs Vanderpool has been mem
Der of the Baptist church since
since 1867. Her death is mourned
by two sons, Avert and David, one
daughter, Mrs J Neil of Scio, one
granddaughter, Mrs F A Doughty
Of independence. and large circle
Of friends.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14

Springfield, Ill, Jan. TO- Be-
cause there was a coal famine In.
the city and the dealers were una
BILE to secure any coal, a large num-.
Der of citizens of Arcola held up
coal train of 80 cars on the Illinois
Central Railroad as it was passing
through the town this afternoon and
uncoupied the engine and refused
to allow the cars to proceed further,
despite the efforts of the tralnmen,
aided by the local police. Alta late
hour tonight the cars were still IN
,Arcola. The citizens are willing to
pay the value of the fuel but are
determined to have it.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14

bridge. If this petition should be
granted, the result would be that
the bridge would be thrown back op
our hands, and, as shown above
the city is in such condition fin
ancially as makes it absolutely inn
possible to maintain it without
charging toll.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
T.. G ALTMAN, NE. ID

HonseopathEt
Office cor 3rd and Monroe sts. Resi-
deaee cor 3rd and Harriso1 sts.
Hours 10 to 12eA. M. Q to- A. and z
to a~P. M. Sundays 9 9Ato.1 10 d, M.
Phone residence 3l5..
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
Wood for Sale

1 have 500 acres of timber land to clear.
Will sell wood in stump or give wood for
clearing ground, have fir, oak cedar and
PA Kline.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1903-01-14
Feed Chopped

Screenings, wheat, oat, Netch or other
kinds of grain ground at five cents per
sack at chopping mill on my farm,
L. L Brooks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
PLAN TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ROADS.
Supervisor Scale Will Go Before
City Council With Proposition.
TO ENLARGE TURKEY CREEK CANAL.
Drainage Would Thereby be Provided for
all Public Roads Leading Out of City
to the Eastward.

County Supervisor W. H. Scale will
appear before City Council at the reg
ular meeting tonight for the
purpose of submitting proposition
that is of considerable Importance to
the city of Sumter as we'll as to the
country and to property owners whose
lands lie adjacent to Turkey Creek.
Supervisor Scale states that be finds
it impossible to keep either the
Mayesville road, the Radical road or
the Moses road in good condition dur
ing wet weather owing to inadequate
drainage, the water backing up from
Turkey Creek canal in the bitches
alongside these public roads. Mr..
Scale believes that if these roads
could be thoroughly drained there
would no no trouble found in main.
taning them in frst-class condition
throughout the year. He is of the
opinion that by enlarging the Turkey
Greek canal-widening and deepening
it from its source to its terminus at
Dingle's MILAN escape for all the
surface drainage of the eastern half Of
the city and the public roads above
mentioned would be provided.
This being his theory he Will pro-
pose to the City Council that the work
of enlarging the canal be undertaken,
provided survey shall show the plan
practicable, on the following basis ::
The city to pay one-third the cost Of
the entire work, the property owners
whoe lands are drained by the canal
one-third, and the county one-third.
The work can be done largely, if
not wholly, by the chain gang, and the
entire work can be under the direction
of the Supervisor and Overseer Of the
chain gang, which will render unnec-
essary the employment of special su-
perintendent for the work.
If the City Council designs to under
take the enlargement of Turkey Creek
canal at any time in the near future,
it would seem that the proposition of
Supervisor Scale is an advantageous
one to the city and should be ac-
cepted.
, It should be determined first how
ever, that the work is necessary to the
proper drainage of the city. If the
city is well drained now, as isasserted
by some persons, the council should
60 slow and be very careful what 1t
does in relation to this drainage mat
ter. If the work is undertaken, the
property owners who, Mr.. Scale says,
will agree to pay one-third of the cost
of the work. should be required to
give bond for the payment of one
third of the entire cost Of the work as
shown by the final account after the
uorly cba11 bevo boo0 oomDlatp6 IT.
will never do at ali to permit them to
pay in advance, or otherwise, one
third of the estimated cost Of the
work and be relieved of all further
responsibility.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28

The Mayors court Monday brought
in S6 in fines. There were three ne
groes up for public drunkenness.
O'Donnell & Co. have received the
last shipment, for this season, of the
famous Tar Heel blankets.
szJ. Ryttenberg & Sons announce a
sale of Madras ginghams, new goods
just received.
The live stock business is hourishing
now and the dealers are finding it
difficult to supply the demand for farm
horses and mules.
Several Sumter people went to Co.
lumhia last Wednesday to witness the
Inauguration of Gov. Hayward.
Considerable progress IS being made
with the improvements IN ana en-
largement Of the Hotel Sumter.
It is reported that the Lukens Lum-
ber Co. will build brick dry kilns to
replace the frame kilns recently burn-
ed.
It being fact beyond dispute that
Sumter needs another school building
at once, the people Of the city take it
for granted that the means shall be
provided by a bond issue or otherwise,
to erect the needed building.
Lien croppers are finding it easy to
secure advances this year, and as a
consequence, the substantial farmers,
land owners and others, who always
nav their accounts are finding it
difficult to secure labor to run their
farms.
All of the stock of the Home Build
ing and Loan Association having been
subscribed and the first assessment
paid in, it is impossible to issue any
additional stock in response to the
continued demand unless the charter
shall be amended so as to permit an
increase in the capital stock. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
A CASE OF KLEPT0MANlA ~
A White Nan Steals a Gun and When
His Guilt is Proven, Pleads for Mercy.

". S. Renyolds, the sporting goods
dealer, has recovered a shot gun stolen
from his store nearly a month ago.
He advertised the gun at the time of
the theft, but got no clue of it for sew
eral weeks. A few days since his sus-
picions being aroused, he cornered
the suspected party and by putting up
a good bluff, secured confession and
the return of the gun. The thief, who
-by-the-way, is a white man, begged
for mercy On the plea that he is a
Kleptomaniac and could not help steal
ing the. gun on the impulse Of the
moment.
It seems to be rather remarkable
case OF Kleptomania, however, as the
gnn was. taken in the night time, the
store door being opened with a false key
the Kleptomaniac had made to tit
the lock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
Marriage at eiourdin's.


Gourdin, Jan. 19.-At Gourdin's S
Jan. 15, was solomnized by Rev. L.
Z. Inabinet, pretty marriage, the
contracting parties being Miss Sallie
A. Pitts, granddaughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Robt. Henry Of Gourdin, and
Mr.. Robt. Hamilton Lesesne, of Troy,
Ala.
The attendants were Miss Annie
Holladay, OF Sumter, Maid of Honor,
and Mr.. Charlie Lesesne, of Greeley
vile, best man. After the ceremony
most elegant reception was held.
The happy couple left on the nine
O'Clock train for their future home In
Troy, Ala.
The presents were beautiful and
numerous.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28

The side walks on West Liberty
Street, between Sumter and Church
Streets, are in bad condition and IN
wet weather one needs rubber boots
to get through dry shod.
Sumter has been visited this month
by an unusually large number of COM
mercial tryellers and the hntels have
been taxed almost every night to pro-
vide accommodation for them.
The oil mills are paying higher
prices for cotton seed at present than
have been paid for sometime, and as a
result the farmers who have held there
seed until now are parting with them
rapidly.
The long distance talepohne station
of the American Telephone & Tele-
graph Co. has been receiving fair
patronage Notwithstanding its remote
location from the business part of
town.
Mr.. W. David Shaw has presented
the Washington street Graded School
with fine kettle drum, which be pur-
chased with money raised by a popular
ten cents subscription. circulated
among the business men Of the town.
Mr.. Shaw having learned that the
drum in use at the school was in a
dilapidated condition conceived the plan
to raise money to purchase new drum
by ten cents subscription. Putting
his plan into execution he was so sue
cessful that more money was raised in
short time than was needed The
surplus left after the purchase of the
drum was turned over to the school
library fund.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
ANNUAL MEETING.
The Sumter Electric Light and Ice Co.
Elects Directors.

The annual meet ng of the stockho1d-
ers of the Sumter Electric Light &
Ice Co. was held Monday night. a ma
jority of the stockholders were present
or represented. The officers submitted
their annual report, which showed
that the past year was quite pros
porous one, dividends aggregating 20
per cent having paid.
The election for board of directors
resulted in the choice of the following
board: G. G. Rowland, G. 7. Mason,
j. J. Hardy, NJ. G. Ryttenberg,
Marion Noise, F. A. Bultman.