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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
The United States senatorship.

Vermont has always eXerted an in.
fluence in the country's highest legis-
lative body wholly disproportionate to
her size and relative importance. For
years, while Edmunds and Morrill, were
the senators Vermont had a prestige
second in the United States Senate to
no state of the union. How purile
and senseless now appear these vain
attempts, prompted solely by personal
ambition. to retire those distinguished
statesmen of former days to private
life. Fortunately for the fame of the
state and for the good of the state and
the entire country Edmunds and Nor
rill were retained in office-one until
he chose TO resign voluntarily for
private considerations and the other
until death closed his labo.s for his
country.
These reflections arise in consider
ing the talk-cheap talk it seems to us
that a contest is contemplated
against the re-electon of United States
Senator Redfield Proctor. We have no
expectation that this movement will
materialize in anything beyond cheap
talk, but ii is well to discountenance
that in advance. Senator Proctor's
loyalty TO his constituency has never
been questioned. He has secured for
Vermont more in recognition than
would have been accorded to any other
/ nd MT
holding positions of high responsible
ity in the government service largely
through his instrumentality. 1t was
his foresight and sagacity which Sc
cured for Vermont the great military
post at Fort Ethan Allen. which, when
improvements now under way are
completed. will represent an eXpend-
ture of more than s1,200,0O0. In Wash
ington, where Senator Proctor was
secretary of war before he became
United States senator, he is COM
manding figure, and his influence in
national affairs has been demonstrated
repeatedly.
Vermont stood high in national coun-
ellis with Edmunds and Morrill, because
in the beginning she made wise choice
in her selections of United States sena
tors, and then knew enough TO keeI
them where every year of experience
added to their usefulness. This is the
course for her TO follow with Proctor
and Dillingham; if the best interests OF
the state and country are to be con
sidered.
We have no doubt what the verdic
of Nermonters will be, but it is wei
for the voters of the state to refiec
carefully on such an important matte
as the election of United States sen
ator, when there is even talk of
change.
We might draw lesson from ou
neighboring state on the East. New
Hampshire had for years a Unitet
! States senator who was a power il
Washington and who had a nationa
1 reputation. Unlike our Vermont sens
tors, however, he was irascible an,
seemed to delight in riding rough sho
over people. His peculiar character
istics caused his downfall and he wa
replaced in the Senate. But who out
side of New Hampshire doubts tina
Chandler, with all his eccentricities
was man of more worth in Washing
ton than his successor? Chambers dc
feat was hailed with rejoicing in Ney
Hampshire, but who ever hears c
Burnham now?
A man may be a good deal of figur
in Vermont who is lost sight of j
Washington before he can catch tn
first street car after his arrival
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
TO ABR0GATE LEASE.
Petition for Receiver for Narrow
Gauge Railroad.
Hearing Will be Held Before Chancel-
Ior John n. Watson at Montpelier
SATURDAY. June 49,

The Brattleboro & Whitehall rail-
road company has brought a bill in
chancery against the New London
Railroad company and the Central
Vermont Railway company, praying to
have the lease of the narrow gauge
road abrogated and a receiver ap-
pointed to take immediate possession
of the road and operate it.
The bill sets forth, as breaches Of
the lease. the failure of the Central
Vermont to properly operate the road;
stating that the road-bed is in ex-
tremely bad condition, and unsafe for
travel, the locomotives and cars are
worn, old, out of repair. and unfit for
service, and the business on the line
is suffering great injury in conse-
quence.
1t is charged that the Central Ver-
mont management has been repeat
edly urged to put things in shape. but
have wholly neglected to do so.
The case is returnable at the Sep
tember term of the court. The prayer
for the receiver is to be heard before
Judge Watson of the Supreme Court
at Montpelier, June 10.
Counsel for the Brattleboro &,
Whitehall Railroad company.
Waterman & Martin
Clarke c. Fits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
S2.22
Monadnock Grade.

Probably more mems shoes are sold at
from $3.50 to $500 than at any other
prices, so right here is the line that is
most varied. Every style of shoe or OK
ford. Perhaps no line is subject to so
many pleased comments. How can you
do it?' is an often repeated query. The
only trouble that we've had with this
line is to make people realize it is poss-
BILE to put so much of goodness into a
shoe for the price, and it is only made
so by our system of eliminating expenses
and profit All the good kinds are here
that are ordinarily $3.50 to $500.
The $780, $500 and $500 shoes are not
in this line,-dont expect to find them.
They are in the Custom grade You
just make a plain saving on the $2.22 of
from 2Sc to 7Sc a pair. No more,-no less.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
80
Standwear Grade.

Now just here is where the line comes
particularly strong for the man who gives
shoes hard wear The mechanic, the
teamster. the farmer, the man who is
on his feet continually and perhaps much
out f-doors; the man who wears them
hard to whom the continual purchase of
shoes has grown to be horrible night
mare.-to these men we especially recon-
mend this shoe as containing all that is
best in the shoes that regularly sell at
$500 to $3.50.
Remember, Mr.. Working-man, when
YOU consider paying $500 to $50 for a
business shoe, that The Goodnow Shoe
system makes it possible for you to buy
these same shoes at one of their stores
at $1.SS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
$3.50
Custom Grade.

The finest lines of shoes pay the max
ers and the dealers the largest profit.
That's why We are able to accomplish
the largest saving here. Elegance in
style, perfection in finish, workmanship
such as only the very best shoe makers
in the country can do, material warrant
ed by the tanners, by the shoe manufac-
turers and by ourselves,-ever kind or
sort that you usually pay $3.50, S4.OO up
to $500, all combine to make this line of
Mems Shoes 1888, a most remarka BILE
trade accomplishment.
Look at our windows! They tell the
story. our advertisements tell the story
our statesmen tell the story. Our goods
tell the story The wise man will listen
and govern himself accordingly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
GOODNOW & PEARSON.

You do when you buy ho
Our oe y mo o w a If ph from
udou nd have been
as bh we with
roet hae eve
And as mca
o
ference
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05

Salesman recommending blue necktie
with large pink spots)-" But wouldn't
you like one like that? I'm selling a lot
of them this year" Sarcastic customer
-" Indeed! Very clever of you, I'm sure. "
Harvard Lampoon.
How wasteful of that gardenerw muir
INJURED the star boarder as he bit savage
ly but hopelessly at his asparagus. How
is that?" asked the landlady. Why, II
he had let these stalks grow one week
longer ne could have sold them for tele-
graph poles. ."-[Baltimore American.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05

contains no styles or kinds that usually
sell at less than SIPS to $175. good
se'Nceable shoe can be bought in this
me Every pair is guaranteed solid
leather and free from shoddy (and you
know YOU often pay $500 for a shoe and
soon find that it is not solid leather0
Remember all our Mems shoes under
Inc regular s1.75 grades are s1,11, none
more none less.
q, me ' Won-eleven " grade are NOT
so'V'' S4OO or $500 shoes,-they are just
common shoes such as you can buy any
whtre at H,25 to $1.75. MOST PEOPLE
q ssHlNh THE DIFFERENCE is WORTH
SAVING.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

A new iron bridge, with cement floor
ing, has been put in near J. s. Cuttings.
A regular meeting of the Western En-
gine company will be held Saturday
night.
Mrs. j. Z. Goodenough has returned
after visit of about two months with
her daughter, Mrs e. l., Bass, in Ran
dolph. Her eyesight has failed so rapid
ly that she is unable to get about alone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05

A strenuous person named Roosevelt
Was asked in the park how his noosevelt;
On this outing" he said,
1t has grown very raid,
But L wish you could know how my toose-
Velt!"
-[From the Baltimore American.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
Forbidding Notice.

MY WIFE Mary Bclden. having left my bcd
wi and board without Just cause, | hereby
give iuticc thar | will hereafter pay no bills
of her contracting from this date.
22-24 CHARLES BELDEN.
Bnttlchoro, May -. 1903.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
Gbr 1)ermunt 19benis.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY. JUNE ,. 1903.
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro, VT, by
O. FRENCH

TERMS: Sl.in per wear in advance; If not
paid within the year -.
Rates of advertising furnished ON appiiCH-
tion. Births. deaths and marriages published
free Obituary Notices. Cards of Thanks. etc.
- cents per inch of L. lines or less.
Entered at the BrattlchurO Post OihCc as
second class mail NATTER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-06-05
Don't
Waste
Money
ST. - I
Won-EleXen Grade.

Now for instance our
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

The regular monthly business meet.
ing of the Presbyterian Aid society
will be held FRIDAY 2 80 at the home
of Mrs. Whitney, corner Pixies Peak
and Third. Election of officers.
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

Prof. Harry Van has received a
commission from the Knight Camp
bell company at Denver to tune all
that compaDy's pianos in Florence,
Canon and Salida. He is in Canon
today.
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

W. Fl. Davie was in Canon yester
day picking up pointers on the fire,
mail delivery, in order to make tn,
local service as efficient as possibl,
from the very beginning.
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

Remember that Harris e. Co.'S. car
penter shop is located in St Elmo hotel
building. If
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

Harris & Co. do all kinds of carpen-
ter job work. Office and shop St.
limo hotel. II
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

The lad g. of tie Christian church
will give a dinner Saturday at Il 8
Work building. Good old fashioned
dishes. 5l-52
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

A Few Logical Reasons for It's Occur.
enee in the San Luis Valley. How and
Why II Is Here.
The daily tribune., 1903-02-26

Asnut tetu.ro o
Boilers, Engines, Drilling Tools, Cas-
ing, Drive Pipe, Tubing, Rigs
REQUIRED roR-
Drilling and Operating Oil and Gas Wells
FURNISHED APPLICATION
Branch No at Florence and Boulder Machine Florence
ALBERT BROWN.
S@qs shop Telephone 7.S nS Manager.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
Will Study Spotted Fever.

April 15.-It stranspired at
the meeting of the board OF county
commissioners today that government
experts will be sent here this sum-
mer to investigate the spotted fever.
Some weeks ago the Ravalli county
board voted $500 to have an investi-
cation of the disease made, and it was
up to the local county board to do
the same. When the matter came
before the board today Chairman Bon
ner laid before it the information he
had received from Washington. The
government investigation of the dis
ease will follow the first appearance
of the disease. One case broke out
some weeks ago, but it is the only one
thus far reported this season.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17

New York, April 15.-A fierce wind
storm from the northeast swept New
York early today, developing unusual
severity after a night OF gales.
The storm blew shorewayd, was ac-
companied by the highest tide known
in years and brought cold, pelting
rain. 1t did much damage along the
New Jersey and Long Island coasts
At Coney Island and Rockaway a
large part of the sandy beach was
cut out and much other damage done
by the tide and violent wind.
The gale was severe upon shipping
anchored in the bay of Staten Island.
The fishing schooner Mariner went
ashore and broke up at Stapleton.
The fishing sloop Iroquois sank.
The French four-masted ship Joel
lette and the English bark Itata, which
were anchored in the middle of the
bay, dragged their anchors to within
500 yards of the docks at st. George.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
ENGINEER LOSES CONTROL.
Coeur D'Alene Train Dashes Down a
Mountain Grade.

Missoula, April 15.-Passengers
who came in on the Occur dAlene
branch train today tell story OF an
exciting adventure, which occurred
while the train was coming down q
mountain side this morning.
At the top OF the grade one OF the
cylinders of the engine gave out and
there was a stop to fix it. In some
manner the train got beyond the con-
troll of the engineer and went sky
larking down the hill.
The fireman became frightened and
jumped and several of the passengers
becoming leary with the accelerating
speed of the train, ran to the platform
and jumped. The snow banks along
side the track were still deep enough
to ease their landings and none OF
them were hurt. At one time the
train was making a mile minute.
The engineer succeeded in getting
control of the train before any dam
age was done.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
STATE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO
KNOW TRUTH.
ABOUT CAROLINE INCIDENT
Claim That American Students Were
Deported Will Be In
vestigated. ..'

Washington, April 15.-The state
department has asked the German
government for a statement of the
facts connected with the deportation
from the Island OF Ruk to the Island
of Ponape, another of the Caroline
group, of number OF native students
of the American missionary establish
ment there. The matter was brought
to the attention of the state depart
ment formally by Rev. DR.. Judson
Smith, secretary OF the American
board OF foreign missions, in a note
reciting that these students had been
harshly treated, according to the ac-
counts reaching him. and asking that
the state deparement look after the
welfare of the American missionaries
in that quarter and see that their
work was not needlessly interrupted.
DIR. Smith knows nothing himself OF
the facts that comeshrdleutaoishrd
the facts but is simply acting upon
statements that come to him from
the missionaries ON the island.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
DAMAGED
Terrific Wind Storm Swept the New
Jersey Coast.

The fishing schooner Edward Hoop
er, of Gloucester, Mass, dragged her
anchors and fouled the pilot boats Ed
ward E. Barrett and James Gordon
Bennett, Carrying away the Benefits
bowsprit and headgear and damaging
her own quarter deck She sprang
aleak.
Old residents of the suburbs OF
Brooklyn, near Coney Island, said the
storm at Brighton and Coney Island
was the most severe in 80 years. The
east wind. tossed up enormous waves
along the beach and raised the level
of the waters until it was up to the
first floor of the iron pier at Coney
Island.
The new bulkhead at the foot OF
the ocean parkway was wrecked in
several places and board walks, bath
houses and other small structures
were washed away. The new bulkhead
was nearing completion after being
under construction all winter.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
BODY OF MURDERED
MAN FOUND IN BARREL
NEW YORK HAS A FRESH MUIR.
DER MYsTERY-WoM
IN CASE.

is New York, April IA murder was
discovered early today, according to
the police, by the finding OF the body
of "a man, apparently an Italian, in a
barrel in East Eleventh street near
the docks. The mans throat was cut
from ear to ear. The body was warm
when found and the work OF ferreting
out the supposed crime was begun at
once by detectives.
scrub woman on her way to work
today noticed the barrel on the side
walk and she saw hanging on it a
mans coat, soaked with blood. She
informed the police. The first and
the only clew found during several
hours search was the letters Nv. t."
painted on the bottom OF the barrel,
but the police think these letters will
aid them a good deal in revealing the
mystery 1t is supposed that some
body intended to throw the body into
the river after bringing it there in a
wagon, but found the pier at East
Eleventh street closed. and dropped
the load in the street In hurry, fear
ing discovery.
The well-kept hands and shoes OF
the dead man indicated that he was
not a laborer. The police discovered
the address 1854 Third avenue. written
in pencil on the bottom OF the barrel
and in the coat pocket a bit of paper
bearing the words in Italian, Come,
Come in Hurry" The polide be-
lieve this was part OF letter. A
small perfumed woman's handker-
chief was found in the barrel.
No 364 Third avenue is furnish
ed room house. Proprietor Albert
Week was taken to the police station,
but he said he had never seen the
barrel or body before. Two hundred
Italians were summoned to the sta
ton, but none could identify the body.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
German Statement.

Berlin, April 15.-A semi-otticial
statement was given out to the Ger
man press today regarding the COM
plant of the American Board OF For
eign Missions to the state department
at Washington on the subject of the
harsh treatment which a number OF
native students of the American mis-
sionary establishment on the island OF
Ruk of the Caroline group were sub
jected to by the captain OF German
warship, who deported them to the
island of Ponape, of the same group.
The arrest OF the four pupils is
admitted, as is their transportation
on board the German cruiser Comor-
an to Ponape. Upon receipt OF this
news in Berlin, an investigation was
ordered but owing to the greatness
of the distance OF the islands, the re-
suit of the inquiry has not yet been
received. Hence, it is not possible
to judge the merits OF the case. The
statement further states that Ambas-
sador Tower has not yet made repre-
sentations in the matter to the for
eign office.
The letter assumes that the pupils
have already been liberated.
Regardless of the German official
statement, it is said that Secretary
Hays inquiry in reference to the
American boards complaint was lodg-
ed with the foreign office here yester-
day.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
LETTERS FROM LEADERS.
Sentiments Of Democrats Who Could
Not Attend Tammany Dinner.


Not Attend Tammany Dinner.
New York, April 15.-Letters from
former President Cleveland, William
]. Bryan and ex-senator David B. Hill
were read at the Thomas Jefferson
dinner of the Tammany Hall general
committee OF the thirty-fifth assem-
bly, district. Mr.. Cleveland wrote:
I'm the crowding incidents and con-
stantly changing conditions OF our
peoples life, new issues and new sub
jects of political thought and action
must frequently present themselves
to the test of democratic judgment.
The only sincere way for our party
to deal with these is, first, to dis
cover their character and their tend
encies for good or evil, and thereupon
to treat them in such manner as will
recognize constitutional restrictions
and the necessity of safe con-
servatism, while at the same time
we keep in sight as our unfailine
guide and the object of our political;
enieavor a conscien::c'ls regard tor
me lest and highest j. 'erest of t;.e
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
Rumor of Compromise Denied.

New York, April 14.-Just before
the close of the stock market today
reports were current that the North
ern Securities company had decided
not to appeal from the merger deci-
sion of the court of appeals and would
abandon that plan for one OF several
others. A representative OF the COM
pany, in a position to speak with au-
thority, declared that the report was
absolutely false. He added that no
plan of action mad yet been determined
upon and might not be for some time.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
CONVICTED BY HEATHEN.
Report to American Mission Board
on Deportation of Students.

Boston, April, 15.-The American
board has made public reports receiv-
ed from Rev. M. L. Stimson and Miss
Jennie D. Baldwin, concerning the ar
rest recently announced of native mis-
sionaries in the Caroline islands by
the captain of a German warship.
These reports announce that those
in custody number four and that they
were taken by the captain of the Ger
man warship Cormoran. They were
accused by German trader of i'm
propriety toward the German govern
ment.
Mr.. Stimson said that he went on
board the Cormoran to look into the
matter and he was received without
courtesy" Being ordered to move
and "stand" and "sit down" and
'leave the ship" He was not per-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
NEW EVIDENCE OF CONSPIRACY.
Frank Cecil Who Has Been in Hiding
Surrenders and Testifies.

Surrenders and Testifies.
Frankfort, KY, April 15.-Frank
Cecil, who has been away from Ken
lucky since his indictment as acces-
sorry to the murder OF Governor
Gobel last year, and who recently sur
rendered, gave some sensational testi.
mony in the trial of James Howard to-
day,
s. Cecil corroborated Cuiton, Golden
and others as to the alleged conspir-
acy. He also said Caleb Powers, then
secretary of state, told him man
had been secured to come here from
the mountains to kill Goebel.
] If this man failed to arrive Powers
told him he (CeciD would be paid $2,-
500 if he would fire the shot. Cecil
says he declined.
Z Governor w. s. Taylor, he testified,
called him into his private Office and
told him tie same thing. Governor
Taylor sait The had saved $4,000 from
his campaign fund and that he would
pay Immediately.
Governor Taylor also mentioned
Youtsey to the witness and referred
the witness to him.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-04-17
ON RAILROAD TRACK.
BODY ROBBED OF MONEY
One Bullet Wound Found in the Tenn
p!e-Murdered Man Was
~ ~ . - = - n ~
Well Known.

Owatonna, Mimi, April 15.-Harry
Krier, one of the best known men in
Owatonna, was shot to death last
night by some unknown person. The
police and county attorney are close
ly examining all clues but so far re-
suits are not encouraging.
Krier was murdered on the railroad
track which he was traversing to
reach his house in the northern part
of the town. He was shot but once,
in the temple. All his money was
taken, but his watch and chain were
not disturbed. Robbery was clearly
the motive.
Near the body were found two re-
volvers and pair OF rubber shoes.
One of the revolvers had not been fir
ed at all and in the other but one
chamber was empty. There were
marks in the soil Indicating that krier
tried to run from his assailant There
must have been hand to hand scuf-
fle between the men as Krier's vest
was disarranged and his collar and
tie We're torn away.
Krier was about As, and his family
consisted of his wife and five children.
He was saloonkeeper and the pro-
prietor OF a billiard hall and bowl
ing alley, and did an extensive busi-
ness. His place was largely patroniz-
ed by transients, and for that reason
he was we'll known in all this section.
A cigarmaker in Krier's place yes
terday to collect a bill noticed that
negro, supposed to be with Uncle
Toms Cabin company which has been
playing here, was also present, and
that he wore rubber shoes similar to
those found near the body. This ne
gro cannot be found and is thought
to have left with the company this
morning. The clue, slight as it is,
will be followed up.
All neighboring points have been
advised of the murder and Twin City
officials were telegraphed this MORN
ing. Some effort has been made to
get pair of bloodhounds to follow
the trail, but so far has not been suc-
cessful.