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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-11

'"rhe Kaiser's determination 10 make
the conquest OF South America with Ger
man merchant ships, colonists and goods
T. pacific at least. That Is what the Unit
cd states Is doing In several other coun-
EnquiTer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Patent on a Block Signal System.

l. Holmes Francisco of Rutland has
been granted a full patent on a block
signal system for the use of railroads on
which he has been working for long
time. Mr. Francisco's system oVercOmes
the disadvantages of the many systems
now in use and it is designed especially
for tunnel use. 1t has moreover an ad
ditional feature and not only gives an
engineer warning of trouble ahead by
lights along the track but it lights dan
ger signal in his own cab. Mr.. Francis
cos idea is to divide the track of a road
into sections or blocks, each of which
has its share of lights along the side,
When any car or train enters one of the
blocks it lights a red lamp a the entrance
and also a green lamp 1000 feet in the
rear so that the engineer of train fol-
lowing will have a warning signal before
he reaches the dangerous block and also
a danger or stop signal at the entrance of
the block. Besides he will have the dam
ger light in his own cab, which will keep
burning until the obstruction is reached.
A misplaced switch will affect the signals
and give an approaching engineer due
warning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
IN OUR OWN STATE.
BARRE AND ISLAND POND.
Congressman Haskins Has Introduced
Bills for Government Buildings In those
PIaees-Washlnaton Affairs.

Representative Haskins has introduced
bills providing for two new government
buildings in Vermont One is at Island
Pond and one at Barre and the sum ask
ed for in each is SIS, 900. Mr. Haskins has
introduced several private pension bills
Senator Proctor has introduced a bill
in the senate to enable the secretary of
the treasury to pay the state of Vermont
the money appropriated by the act of
Congress of July 1, 1902, and to adjust
mutual claims between the United States
and the state of Vermont, Another bill
introduced by him is intended to extend
the provisions of the act of March 5,
1885, respecting officers and enlisted men
of the United states.
Several nominations OF interest to YER
mont have been sent to the senate for
confirmation: John G.. Forter to be con-
sui general at ottawa Leo Bergholtz, to
be consul at Three Rivers, Quebec
Horace Bailey of Vermont to be United
States Marshall; Arthur b. Stone to be
chaplain in the United States navy: De-
Witt G. w. Webb to be civil engineer in
the navy; Chester G.. Mayo to be an as
sistant paymaster in the United States
navy; IL. a. Cheney to be postmaster at
stowe, the office having gone into the
presidential class last October; Henry Il.
Spencer to be postmaster at Proctor vice
William +. Donahue. whose commission
expired March Il. 1898: and Harry O.
Smith to be second lieutenant in the ma
rine corps. Mr. Smith is a native of
stowe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

the injury is not known, and he refuses
to give any information.
Frank G. Phelpss farm buildings one
mile below the village of Chester, were
burned about 8 o'clock Sunday morning
The loss is about $4,000 with $500 insur-
ance. -Four head of cattle, a horse and
one hog were burned. Most of the house,
hold goods were saved. 1t is supposed
that the fire started from n lantern
! George Sylvester, 10, living two miles
| from West Enosburg, left home Friday
! to set traps for muskrats. He did not re-
turn and search which began that night
continued through the next day, when the
body was found on the bank Of small
stream with the head resting in the water
Death was not caused by drowning, but
by fit.
Mrs. David Jackson died Sunday from
the effects of taking paris green with
suicidal intent at her home in West Addi-
son. She had been i'll n long time She
told her sister that she swallowed the
poison and that she regretted the act.
A physician was called at once, but she
was beyond help and soon sank into I'M
consciousness.
cese of Vermont is seeking endowments
aggregating 100000 with which to re-
open Bishop Hopkins Hall in Burlington
in September, 1904. about one-half of
which is already pledged, and a COM
mittee of women who send their appeal
generally to church women are aiding in
the good work.
Carroll NJ. Howe Of Mortified, first
lieutenant and adjutant Of the first bat
TALON, First Regiment. Vermont Nation
al Gaurd, has gone to Washington to
the examinations for an appointment in
the United States army. He was accom-
panied by Cadet Deal of Norwich Univer-
sty who received similar appointment
through Senator Gallinger.
The Vermont state tuberculosis COM
mission. consisting of Or. Don u. Grant
of Waterbury chairman. DIR. Edwin Lewis
of Burlington secretary, DIR. w n. Bry-
ant OF Ludlow Or. l.. w. Hubbard of
Lyndon and Hon. Henry Ballard of Bur
lington. left Wednesday to inspect the
state sanitariums at Rutland, Mass, and
several institutions in New York city,
Liberty. y. Y, and other places.
An effort is being made to have Yer
mont represented in some form at the
Worlds Fair at St Louis next year.
Delaware and Vermont are the only states
which have not provided for state build
ings and it is expected that Delaware will
call a special meeting of the legislature
to consider the subject of an appropria
ton. 1t is suggested that the method a
dopted by Montana be followed in Yer
mont. The legislature there was called
in session and an appropriation of $50. 900
voted in an afternoon. 1t is proposed to
have the secretary of state write to
all members of the Legislature previous
to the calling of "A special session and
inquire If they will donate their services
for special session and thereby save the
expense to the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Practical Arithmetic In Schools.

Teachers of arithmetic in the upper
grammar grades will do well to send to
the Vermont Experiment Station, Bur-
lington, for its free bulletin No. 1902 on
1.-THE Measurement of Saw Logs" 1t con-
tains new, simple and closely accurate
rule or formula for the estimation of the
board foot in a log and briefly discusses
the general subject of sawlog measure
ment. The school boys of today in the
rural schools will be the log sellers and
buyers of tomorrow This practical ex-
ample in applied arithmetic will be use
full in the after-life of tens of thousands
of school boys. The bulletin will be sent
without charge to any school teacher on
request. A postal card addressed to the
Experiment Station, Burlington Vermont
stating desires, is sufficient.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Rockefeller Religion.
IFrom Golfers Weekly.l

THE man who charges too much for
groceries," says John d. Rockefeller, jr..
will not succeed very long" Just what
would be too much for oil he omitted to
say. "a man may fool the people some
times" he continued, but he can never
fool Almighty God'-and he recommend
ed the Golden Rule, an amusing rule to
bear in mind when plunged in the history
OF Standard oil. THE requirements of
successful business career are really
right in line with the requirements of
Christian life." Is this sacrilege, or is 1t
jest? Probably young Mr.. Rockefeller
thinks 1t sober truth. He probably be-
lieves that Christianity has nothing to do
with life. 1t is a doctrine, comforting
and consoling. THE personal comfort
that religion has been to me-" says John
D., ST.. has been such that sometimes
feel that I would like to go upon the lee
ture platform and tell the people about
it." Tell them, for instance, how rails
ing the price of oil. almost as he spoke,
fits into his consolation. Tell them how
his methods against competitors illus
trate the Golden Rule. Tell them how be-
coming .fabulously rich through illegal
rebates is lin line with the requirements
of a Christian life" Explain how nat
ural is the accumulation of so much
gold in a disciple of the Teacher who
commanded us to give the very cloak
from our backs to the needy. Talk about
ways and means of making stocks go up
and down and methods of influencing the
minds of legislators. Explain the super
iority of Standard oil victories to those
of old time buccaneers. Is Mr.. Rookie
Teller an ornament to true religion, or is
he a most enormous burlesque thereof?
1t would seem to us more respectful to
an inspired teacher and his religion of
gentleness and love, If the conductor of
an enterprise, with a wake so full OF
rNrf
against the law, should leave Christia nifty
altogether out of the question and preach
some acerbated version of the gospel
according to Plutus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
EXPLOSION IN POWDER FACTORY.
Body of o. Blair Thrown rs Rods al
Robin Hood Plant in Swanton-Several
BUILDINGS Wrecked.

An explosion at the Robin Hood Pow
der company's works in Swanton We'd
nesday afternoon killed o. Blair, 80,
slightly injured several other employees
and wrecked several buildings. The first
explosion took place in the mixing room
and conclusion wrecked other buildings
The extensive shot shell factories some
distance away were not damaged. The
lower part of Blair's body was blown to
pieces and the upper part was thrown IS
rods. Blair was alone in the mixing
room and no one knows what was done
to cause the explosion. He leaves a wife
and four children. The noise of the eX-
plosion was heard several miles and panes
of glass in Swanton, three quarters of a
mile away, were broken
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

Catarrh has already become national
curse. Its ravages extend from ocean
to ocean.
More than one-haH the people are
affected by it. 1t has become such a
serious matter that 1t has passed the
boundaries of the medical profession
and become q national question. Sena-
tors are talking about it; Congressman
are discussing it.
They are not only considering the ex-
tent and chronic nature of the disease,
but the possibility of finding national
remedy to meet this national calamity.
The catarrh remedy, Peruna, seems to
be the main expectation in this direc-
ton.
DR.. Hartman, President of The Hart
man Sanitarium, devised the remedy,
Peruna, over forty years ago, and the
remedy as q catarrh cure has been grow
Ing in favor steadily all these years.
1t stands to-day before the nation as a
thoroughly tested, accurately scientific
ASK vour Druooisf for n fre
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Investigating the Horrible Case in West
field

States Attorney y. w. Farnum of New
port is conducting this week a Westfield
an investigation in the case of Mrs. Rose
Ducharme Ostrout, who had chage of the
pauper, Miss Almeda Hoyt. who died un-
der pittablc conditions Drs. Young of
Westficld and Walker of North Troy. who
performed the autopsy testified to finding
numerous Commissions and abrasions on
the head and body and three eXtravasions
of blood. Two Commissions of the brain
We're found in the occipital regions either
one of which would have caused death
The physicians agreed that with proper
care Miss Hoyt. who was suffering from
tuberculosis. could have lived "A year
longer. Walter Durham, overseer of the
poor. testified that Mrs. Ostrout was to
board and care for Miss Hoyt and that
the town was to furnish clothing and pro-
vide medical treatment. He said Miss
Hoyt was sufficiently intelligent to make
her wants known. Three other witnesses
called by the state testified to the terrible
condition in which the body OF Miss Hoyt
was found at the residence of Mrs. Os-
trout. 1t was badly bruised, was on
very meager bed on the floor, and was so
emaciated as to suggest starvation.
Later-No defence was offered by Mrs
Ostrout, and Justice Miller held her in
the sum OF $1,000 for the September term
of court on the charge of manslaughter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
A Do Something Commission.
[Barre Times.

The state tuberculosis commission is
not to be a mere name, it seems. The
members are planning to visit state and
private sanitariums in New York and
New England points, which have the care
of consumptive patients. They will then
prepare an intelligent report which will
be presented to the next session OF the
Vermont legislature 1t is understood
that they have already made an exhaus-
tive examination of the conditions in
this state and the results will be given
in connection with their report. The
legislature will be asked to provide state
sanitarium for patients afflicted with tu-
bercuIar complaints. The needs require
that such an institution be provided for,
and that at no far future date.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Capital Punishment.
[St. Adams Messenger.

Referring to the movement for the abo-
lition of capital punishment. The Bur
ington Clipper says: We are a great
outfit-a great people for eXcusing wrongs
committed. forgetting all the while that
the wronged have suffered" The con-
temporary appears to overlook the real
motive for the punishment of criminals.
1t is not vengeance. 1t is not to get
even with him for having caused some
one suffering. 1t is. first, to prevent his
causing more suffering. and second to de-
ter by example some other man from COM
hitting the same crime Incidentally
there has crept into the evolution OF PEN
ology the idea of attempting the perma-
nent reform of the criminal and of restor-
ing him to society a useful member,
and this later idea is now the basic prin-
cipal of the modern view of the whole
matter In this light the death penalty
is regarded by an ever increasing number
of people as utterly inconsistent with
modern notions of the humanities
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Father of Greater New York Assassl
mated.

Andrew II. Green the father of Great
er New York. was shot and instantly
killed on the steps of his home, 81
Park avenue. Friday by Cornelius Will
liams a negro who is evidently insane.
Williams claims that Mr.. Green slandered
him.
Green had filed with great acceptance
many important offices and had rendered
notable service to the city during
long term of years. He was a native
of Worcester who went to New York as
a boy. After working a few years in a
store he studied law with Samuel ]. Til
with him. Mr.. Green had been at differ
ent times park commissioner controller
of the city, member of the constitutional
convention in the Legislature, president
of the commission for Greater New York
and had acted in many other capacities
To him the great development and the
wise management of the Central Park
was committed, and fulfilled, and the i'm
provements of the whole side of upper
Manhattan, of the Bronx, of Harlem,
have been but the materializing of Mr..
Green's early projects. He was a pioneer
in practice of civil-service reform, before
it became a movement, for the whole
force of Central park workingmen under
him We're appointed. retained and pro-
noted by rule of fitness. He made a
great record as controller of the city
in the last days of the Tweed ring and
was one of the powerful forces in the
downfall of the ring and the re-esta blish-
ment of the citys credit. He refused
the nomination for mayor in 1876, think
ing that his candidacy might work
against Mr.. Tildens chances for the presi-
dency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Getting the Draft Ready.
Morrisyille News and Citizen. ]

United States District Attorney Martin
of Brattleboro says he doesn't want the
governorship, and Alex Dunnett, Esq, of
st. Johnsbury declares he will have moth
ing to do with 1t. II this sort of bust
ness continues on the east side it may be
that in spite of the mountain rule the of
flee will have to seek a candidate on the
west side. There's no declining on the
west side-all are loyal to the states best
interests, and are willing to sacrifice per-
sonal interests when the welfare Of the
state demands it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.
PRINCETON WON FROM YALE.
Score Was 1t-6-DeWitt Princeton's Star
Dartmouth II, Harvard 0.

Score Was 11-6-DeWitt Princeton's Star
Dartmouth II, Harvard 0.
Thirty thousand people saw Princeton
win from Yale on the Ellis own stamping
ground at New Haven Saturday in one
of the fastest foot ball games ever play
ed, IL to g. The teams were very even
ly matched, but the element of luck
was with Princeton and her men seemed
to have more stamina. Yale scored first,
and soon afterward Dewitt, the Prince
ton captain, secured the ball on FUN
BILE and sprinted 73 yards for a touch
down from which he kicked goal In the
second half Dewitt who Is the greatest
kicker on the gridiron this year. booted
the ball squarely between the goal posts
with a placement kick from the 43d yard
line. where Quarterback Vetterline heel
ed the ball on receiving a punt from Bow
man of Yale. Poor old Harvard, already
beaten by Amherst, drank bitter dregs
again. the big fellows from Dartmouth
pushing the Harvard players all over the
field in the new stadium at Cambridge
and winning Ito. Dartmouth simply had
the heavier, quicker and more scientific
team and outclassed Harvard at every
point of the game. Yale ought to have
an easy proposition against Harvard at
Cambridge Saturday, but several of the
Yale regulars have been in poor condition
since meeting Princeton. The big four,
o-called-Princeton, Yale, Harvard and
Rennsylvania-eXists only as a memory
this year. OF the eastern colleges Prince
ton must be ranked first, Yale undoubted-
ly second, but Dartmouth has been beat
en- only by Princeton and must be adj
Judged a place ahead of Harvard and
Pennsylvania. In fact, Columbia, by win
ming easily from Pennsylvania and Cor
nell, is entitled to consideration for fourth
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

The Colombian government has sent
an appeal to the United States Senate,
asking assistance in maintaining the in
tegrity of Colombian territory.
The resignation of Converse J. Smith,
special agent of the treasury department
in charge of the port of Boston, is said
to be the first large fruit of the investi-
CATION of the affairs of the Boston GUS
toms office which has been going on some
time.
The federal grand jury in Omaha, Neb.,
has found an indictment against United
States Senator Charles H. Dietrich and
Postmaster Jacob Fisher of Hastings,
Neb 1t is alleged that Fisher paid Die
trich bride of 1880 to secure his ap-
pointment.
Lord Kitchener commandment chief of
the British forces, had one leg broken in
two places above the ankle Monday at
Simila, India, where he was thrown from
his horse while rdin., through a tunnel
He was without assistance half an hour
and suffered greatly.
BY his reception of Philippe Bunau-
Varilla, at the White House, Friday
President Roosevelt formally recognized
the new republic of Panama, which Mr..
Bunau Varilla is to represent. A cab
met meeting followed the call and the
Panama question was the topic of dis
cussion.
Princess Elizabeth, s, daughter of the
Grand Duke of Hesse, died at Skiernie-
vice, Poland, Monday of cholera. The
little princess had accompanied her faith
er, who was escorting the Gar and Car
ina from Darmstadt to Russia. The death
by cholera has caused a sensation mas
much as the Car, CZarina, the Grand
Duke of Hesse are all in danger of con-
tracing the disease.
Severe fighting took place Monday night
around San Domingo The rebels were
prevented from entering the capital. The
loss of the rebels is not known. The
United States cruiser Baltimore landed
marines to protect American interests.
Guards were placed at the American le-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

Joseph Badger, 3s, was probably fatally
injured Wednesday at the Taintor quarry
at Graniteville by the premature eXplo-
sion of a blast. He lost both eyes, both
arms were broken, and he was otherwise
badly injured. He has wife and one
child.
The buildings on the Dewitt Green farm
in Waterbury, consisting of a double
house and four barns, were burned Tues
day night with all of the contents, includ-
ing II head of cattle and nine hogs. The
property was insured for $4,000 in the Yer
mont Mutual company of Montpelier
Isaiah Dunbar, a teamster. was found
lying on a barn floor in South Dorset a
few evenings ago with hole cut through
the front of his skull Physicians oper-
probably recover. How Dunbar sustained
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20

internal remedy for catarrh. There are
practically no medicinal rivals in the
field.
Peruna is not local application or
temporary relief; is a permanent cure.
Peruna is q systemic remedy. 1t eradi-
Gates catarrh from the system. 1t cures
catarrh wherever located. Its cures are
radical and lasting
Fritz Vollmer, President Schwses
FISCHER sangerbund, Chicago, in re-
cent letter to The, Peruna Medicine Co.,
says:
"My voice was so badly affected from
catarrh that was afraid would lose IL
entirely. I read of some of the wonder
full things your Peruna would do and
thought it advisable to try some myself.
81 am pleased to state that in very
short time was cured. Fritz Vollmer,
Address the Peruna Medicine Co., Co
lumbus, o., for book of testimonials,
containing letters from prominent men
and women concerning Peruna.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Clements Candidacy.
IRutland Herald

1t is generally accepted that Percival
w. Clement of Rutland will he a candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
governor next year. In fact, only the
official announcement of his candidacy
is now lacking to start his canvass. and
we are assured that this will come short =
ly. His platform this time will be to
give the present liquor law a fair Il. e., a
longer) trial; to reform state finances;
and incidentally. to smash the mountain
rule. 1t is stated that an energetic
stumring tour will again be a feature
of his canvass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
INTERIOR OF TIE UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER.

Of
dent Mckinley the
Chairman
mated the President Mckinley appointed
This prominent gentleman recently following
Medicine Co.. Of Columbus,
Washington, d. c. April 6, 1901
have used Peruna
with most satisfactory
"H entirely relieved me from Irritating cough-the
excessive effort presidential
lever In its efficacy for such trouble no
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
Crank from Bennington at the White
House.

George Harvey Stetson, who claims
to hail from Bennington, was arrested by
a policeman at the White House while
trying to find the President in Washing
ton Saturday. He is considered unbal-
anced in his mind and he is held pending
examination by physicians. Stetson
claims he wanted the President to stop
a number OF persons from prosecuting
him. He say he is heir to Trenor Parks,
who endowed the soldiers home in Ben
nington, and that there is 5000, 900 in
stocks and bonds due him but that he
cannot get it. He says that he has been
confined in a dungeon and that he has
been shot but that he escaped the other
day. He had a return ticket to Benning-
ton in his pocket but no money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-11-20
The Mountain Rule.
[St. Adams Messenger

The Messenger might hazard the opinion
under the circumstances that the govern
or and senators should be chosen from the
state-at-large, regardless of any 'moun-
tain rule and that, for the present, 1t
may be wiser to confne the nomination
and election of representatives to their
districts this latter, however as matter
of expediency and not of principle.