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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

" Our visitors cannot live on pic.
turesque scenery alone" is the text
from which the st. Adams Messenger
pleads for better hotels. and espe-
cially better accommodations for the
summer visitors. Evidently the Mes
senger is not in accord with the Rut-
land Herald which contended that
with the liquor traffic regulated
nothing would stand in the way of
making Vermont a park for the en-.
joyment of summer visitors and tour
lists. But then, Rutland has good
hotels already.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

We We're told that a license law
would enforce itself and would pre-
vent Illegal selling. 1t does not seem
to have worked that way in Yer
gennes. A raid on the American
House one night recently brought to
light two barrels and a basket of
beer, and in a cellar adjoining Bar
nard's restaurant the officers seized
a half barrel Of gin. a half barrel of
whiskey and some bottled goods"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
Fatal Accident in charlestown N. n.

The body of Fred White, member of
the Masons' and Plasterers' union in
fltchburg' Mass, was found about 2
O'Clock Sunday morning by the night
Waterman or the Diamond Match COM
pany on the Boston & Maine railroad
tracks In Charlestown. White came to
Charlestown Friday from Vermont 10
work in the Bond factory. He went to
Bellows Falls Saturday evening, return
ing on the late train under the influence
OF liquor He and another man who
failed to get off at the railroad station
were pnt on at the head of the railroad
yard. 1t is thought that he ATTEMPTED to
Jump from freight train. He was
dragged 80 feet and his head crushed and
one foot cut of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
Tax All Property.


The report of the listers of Montpelier,
showing over one million dollars worth
OF property exempt from taxation in that
city alone, is a matter worthy of more
than passing thought Little by little
the list of property exempt from taxa
tion i'm Vermont has grown until it is a
serious question If "A radical change
should not be made. Some of the best
students of political economy, and our
wisest statesmen, argue that ii would be
better for the state if all exemptions
were abolished and property of every
kind and nature was taxed equally
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

The Chicago Tribune. Immediately
after Fourth of July. figured the cas-
ualties of the day which came to its
attention as 50 killed and 1865 wound
ed by explosives. And since the
Tribune compiled its record scores Of
cases of death from lock-jaw have
been reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

William a. Patrick, II, was fatally in
jured by falling down stairs in his barn
in Rutland Wednesday, He was an ex-
pert mechanic and an inventor and was
for 20 years superintendent of the Lin
coin Iron works in Rutland, having pre-
viously been a manufacturer of wood
working machinery in Ludlow. He is
survived by wife and one son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

erals except Funston could ever be-
come commander of the army. Wade,
Randall, Kobe. Grant and Bell would
become major generals and then re-.
tire
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

Ethel-Did Maud ever get a prize at
golf? Edith-Well, she thought so until
she married him.
First Lawyer-The judge seems quite
sweet on the widow. Second lawyer
What you might call " legal TENDER
princeton Tiger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

The past is dead. There let 1t lie forever.
The future lives. Let that be aim of ours
The weeds behind us-let them fall and
wither.
Before us grow the flowers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
a ABarqain.

pUSIN ESS FOR SALE at SlS0O. Hay. grain
ID coal and wood; furniture moving and eN-
pressing; four first class teams always busy;
owner going West. c. ;. SMITH. 4ti2 Main
St, South Medfurl. Mass. 2S-3n
DOR SALE-My property situated i'm New
n fame, VT, consisting of Il two-story house
of nine rooms, and l., with three rooms.
nice barn, good garden and good well of
water. This house is well adapted for taking
summer or court hoarders. For terms call on
or address FRED II. SARGENT. Newfanc, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
Kerosene Oil Enujnes.

Perfectly reliable, run without flame or
spark. better than steam or gasoline. suitable
for every purpose. Any horse power. one in
use AT the Brooks Farm. Vernon.
r. WORK, ACT, Vernon, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
Gbe OrrmOnt pbenie.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, JULY II. 1903.
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.

Published every Friday at Brattleboro Vt, by
o. L. FRENCH.
TERMS Sl.j0 per year in advance: if not
paid within the year 81
Rates of advertising furnished on applica.
ton. 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 Office us
second class mail mntter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

nor SALE-Two new houses, rooms each
Il c. w. WARD, Il Pleasant st, Brattebo-
rO, VT. 21.tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
Special 9ntires.

INVALID PENSIONERS drawing less than
l sl2 a month should write JOHN HUNT,
Brattleboro VT. 29-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

T OST-July 3. on road between East Dover
IL and Dummerston Hill, blue serge jacket,
trimmed with black satin bands. Suitable re-
ward for the same returned TO East Dover
post-ofiice, town clerks Office AT Brattleboro,
or II. NJ. HESCOCK, Newiane, VI. 20 lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
For Sale.

nNE DeLaval Cream Separator: one - h. p.
~ Model Gasolene Engine; all in good re-
pair. VIII exchange for Cash. Stock or Tim
Der. Inquire of ID. T. PERRY West Brattle-
bOro. VT. 2Stf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

LNOR SALE-DcLaval Separator. in perfect
~ condition, cost Slun. GEO. p. ALENAN-
DER SaXtons River. VI. 2g-lw
LNOR SALE.-Three pairs heavy work horses.
Il all in nice condition and extra workers.
[. W. ADAMS, Lumber Manufacturer. Put
ney, Vt. 2s29
LNOR SALE-My complete set of Carpen-
Il ter's Tools and chest. Many of the tools
new and all in No. ! condition. Will be sold
cheap. +. w. BEMlS, Wardsboro. VT 2g-N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17

LNOR SALE.-Soft wood slabs. at my mill or
Il delivered. l.. =. COPELAND, West Brat
teboro. 2G.tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-07-17
For sale.

ENOR SALE Standing grass. !. &. BAKER.
II The lIemlOcks, BrattlcborO. -
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0dlarrtcd.

"ANTED Girl for general housework
w Apply 20 Western Ave. 29tf
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NANTED - Experienced Sawyers. NOR
w TON Il. CONVERSE CO., Winchendon
Mass 9S-2g
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
STOKERS' SALARIES
WILL PROBABLY
BE RAISED
Their Application to the Fire
Board for a Uniform In
crease Is Presented and
Meets With Favorable Con-
sideration by the Commits
siOners.

Suckers employed in the fire depart
ment have asked for a raise in their
monthly stipend. and are in a fair way
Of getting it. A petition signed by four
teen of them was presented at the
meeting Of the board of fire commits
sioners last night, and was considered
of sufficient Importance to demand the
attention of the board acting as COM
nlittee of the whole.
The scale of wages paid the men,
who do the firing for the steamers own
ed by the department, is based on a
month for the first class, $65 for the
der the scale the men now ask the
wages would be $73, 81 and $50, re-
spectiVely.
Some of these men did not partici-
pate in the general raise made by the
commission some months ago, and the
figures presented are for the purpose
of bringing the wages of the stokers
into conformity thereto.
When the petition was read at the
meeting last night no comment was
offered. Commissioner SchWeiZer, who
ofhciated as chairman in the absence
of President Warner, suggested that
it be taken up by the commission as d
committee of the whole, and this was
agreed to.
The men may not get the full scale
asked for, but it is generally agreed
among the members that an ADJUST
ment Of some nature will be made.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
YEAR 1900 CAUSE
OF HIGH RATES
Dearth Admits Insurance
Companies Have Thriyed
Ever Since.

State Insurance Commissioner
Dearth, who a week ago furnished the
board of fire commissioners a compre
hensive report on the fire underwrit-
ing done in st. Paul for the past ten
years, and the profits and losses accru-
ing to the companies as result, will
have to make himself little clearer If
he wants to convince Commissioner
Freeman as to the correctness of some
of his statements
Taking the small fire loss of 1902 as
his cue, Mr.. Freeman became imbued
with the idea that the showing might
induce lower insurance rate and ac-
cordingly asked the insurance commits
sioner to furnish the board with a de-
tailed statement of the business done
for that year.
The report, which was published ex-
clusively in T h Globe at the time
of its compilation, was received by the
board last night. While admitting a
possible profit of Is per cent for the
companies on the business done in
1902, Mr.. Dearth decried any possible
reduction in rates, showing that while
one year might have brought a profit,
yet for the past ten years the business
az q hiiOiC Alc11 pCCl1 uOllS DIT d 1OSS
The year 1900, he showed, was mainly
responsible for the loss at the close
being fully 140 per cent. Premiums
amounting to $657,327 were received,
but the losses paid out aggregated
nearly $1,000,000.
There must be some mistake" was
Commissioner Freeman's comment aft
er the report was read. II am afraid
he has included the entire county as
business done in st. Paul. We have
nothing to do with the suburbs"
Commissioner Brace agreed with
him that there might be a mistake and
the secretary was finally instructed to
see the insurance commissioner and OBJ
tain an explanation.
The total loss for ten years was 62
per cent and, Insurance Commissioner
Dearth says. adding to this the incl
dental expenses of the companies brings
the total: up to about 102 per cent.
If St. Paul is now enjoying a high
rate of insurance, he informed the
board, it had only to blame the disas-
trous year of 1900. For the other nine
years a fair profit was realized.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
THINK JACKSON
WILL REMAIN
RumOr That Fire Board Will
Drop Him Not Well
Founded.

The gossips have been busy the past
week retiring Fire Chief Jackson to
private life, but if there were any
strained relations between him and
some Of the reported dissenting mem
bers at the meeting of the board last
night it did not manifest itself.
No trouble here" was Commissioner
SchWe1ZerS answer, when asked as to
the truth of the rumor that Chief
Jackson might be succeeded by First
Assistant Chief Strap. Nothing to it,
Those on the outside seem to know
more about what am going to do than
myself" said Commissioner Clarkin.
THE election of a chief is a week or so
off and the matter has not been dis
cussed by any of us. don't know how
the others stand
Rumor insists on making First AS
sistant Strapp competitor of Chief
Jackson when the election is held next
week, and this has gained currency
because of the fact that some of the
members have been nom ommittaI in
the matter.
Commissioner Schweizer is known to
be an uncompromising Jackson man, but
it is said Commissioner Freeman is the
reverse, and he is credited with a fol-
lowing in the person of Commissioner
Clarkin, Commissioner Brace and
President Warner have refused to dis
cuss the matter.
Leaders in touch with the members
of the board make the statement that
there is little doubt that Chief Jackson
will succeed himself He has made an
enviable record since re-entering the
department two years ago, and is be-
Ing backed by many of the insurance
men.
First Assistant Chief Strapp is MAX
ing no effort to capture the office. He is
not a. candidate, but would undoubtedly
accept if elected.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12

publication of the Rooster will be re-
fnstated today.
Eight of the ten were closeted with
Supt. Smith yesterday afternoon, and
to that official they talked more freely
than before the board Tuesday night.
The young men," said Supt. Smith
last evening, told me all about the
publication, and gave the names of the
authors of the various articles pub
l1shed. They expressed a sincere desire
to make reparation, as far as possible,
for their conduct and to apologize for
the attacks made on their principal,
the teachers and fellow pupils.
The conditions on which they will
be reinstated are that the publication
OF the paper be abandoned, and that
they take no further part in any 9TH
er publication without the consent of
the school officers; that such apologies
be made as shall be considered prop
er, and that the principal of the school,
Prof. Robinson, agree to their return
to the school,
Supt. Smith held a conference with
Prof. Robinson. last evening, and at the
close of the talk announced that the
young men would be reinstated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
WORK BEGINS ON
BIC WAREHOUSE
Structure to Be Erected by
Gordon & Ferguson Will
Cost S250,000.

Pile driving machinery was placed in
position and work began yesterday in
the half block in the rear of the Great
Northern general offices on what, when
completed, will be one of the largest
mercantile warehouses in st. Paul.
The structure, an eight-story build
ing, is to be occupied by Gordon e
Ferguson wholesale hatters and man
ufacturing furriers, and its completion
will inaugurate the largest building in
the Northwest devoted to- the hat and
fur industry. The cost will be in the
neighborhood of $250,0o0.
Plans for the building are not yet in
the hands of the city building inspec-
tor, but the architect announces that
it will be substantial in every par
ticular. 1t will be thoroughly fire
proof.
Because Of the Doggy condition Of
the lots and the presence of a spring
that no human agency has yet been
able to suppress, many piles will have
to be driven. Across the street on the
Broadway side piling is being driven
for the Foley Bros. & Kelly warehouse,
and it has been found necessary to use
sixty-foot sticks in liberal quantities.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
ALTERS HER NAME
BETWEEN TRIALS
Female Witness in Vein
hOlzer Case Exercises Pre-
negative Of Her Sex.

All day yesterday, in the criminal di-
vision of the district court, witnesses
testified to the character of the peO-
ple who freQuented the Empire the
alter, conducted by Anton WeinholZer.
who is on trial for the second time
upon the charge of running a disorder
~ house. Some of the evidence was
very damaging to the defendant, but
not more so than that adduced at the
first hearing, which resulted in a dis
agreement of the jury.
A dozen or more witnesses, mostly
women, who have been in the habit of
frequenting the resort, were called
upon to testify yesterday. There was
nothing new in their testimony, the
evidence being the same as that given
by them at the former trial.
One Of the witnesses called by the
state yesterday was Miss Sadie john
son, who gave her residence as the
Wesman hotel, on Jackson street. She
testified that her name was Sadie John
son and that she had been in the habit
of visiting the Empire theater She
was finally turned over to Stan ]. Don
nelly, WeinholZer's attorney, for cross
examination.
Did you say your name was Sadie
Johnson" asked Mr.. Donnelly.
yes, sir" flippantly replied the wit
ness, that is my name"
is IL not true that less than q month
ago, when you were called as wit
ness in this same case, you said your
name was Edna Wallace?" asked the
attorney.
We'll, q person can have more than
one name, can't they?" replied the wit
ness, who was apparently somewhat
perturbed.
The state was still examining wit
nesses when court adjourned for the
day yesterday, and it will require a
good part Of today for the completion
of the testimony which County Attor-
ney Kane has to offer. The testimony
does not differ from that of the pre-
ceding trial, yet, in spite of this fact,
the court room is crowded from morn
ing until night and scores of people
who are unable to secure seats stand
for hours at a time during the progress
of the case.
SO bTaZen have become the actions
OF the female witnesses who are
summoned in court to testify in the
case that it was decided yesterday to
employ an extra bailiff to keep them
under his supervision. For several
days past these girls, most of whom
are beyond recall, have assembled in
the court house corridors and tete-a-
tetes between them and their friends
have become so obnoxious to specta-
tors that a stop has been put to it. The
girls are now compelled to remain in
one room, and bailiff sees that no one
converses with them.
1t was stated yesterday that this &C
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
ALL FIRE ENGINE
HOUSES TO HAVE FLAGS
Commissioners Let Contract for $74
Worth of Nations EmbIems.

The board of fire commissioners last
evening placed a contract for STA worth
of United States flags, and every en-
CINE house in the city is to be supplied
with one.
This act was brought about by Com
missioner Clarkin, who found that there
was hardly a station in the city pro-
vided with a flag, and that when one
was wanted the men would have to
borrow it from the neighbors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
DIED..

sWA;N@sON-At White Bear lake. at the
residence of Otto Johnson, March III
1908, Charles r. Swanson, aged thirty.
seven %0 o. years, member Of Vasa Grov!
Brothers. Funeral at White Bear. sun,
r, day. March 18th. at g o'clock p. m.
st. Paul MINI. Marcel
II, 1903, at family residence, 665 Haw.
thorne street, Erik Fallgren, aged six
ty-nine years. Funeral from above res.
idence, Friday, March 18th, at O'CLOCK
.. m.
st. Joseph's hospital. wednes.
day, March Il. 1903, George Charlef
only beloved son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hess; Funeral from family residence
374 North Exchange street, Friday
March 10, 1903. at 1:45 O'Clock p. m
Services at English Lutheran church
Sixth street, between Franklin and Ex(
change streets. at o'clock p. m
Hutchinson and Alexandria, Mimi, pat
pers please copy
CASHEL-In St. Paul, Wednesday, al
1880 a. M, Mrs. Dora Cashel. aged 'ffty1
four years, beloved wife of Daniel Cash.
Ell. Funeral from residence, 32S Harri<
son avenue, at $50 a. m. Friday. Serv<
ices at the Cathedral at o'clock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
500 LINE CHANGE IN TIME AND
TRAIN SERVICE MARCH IS.

After above date trains 1O5 and JOG.
the Dakota Express. now running between
st. Paul and, Bismarck, n. D., will run
through to Moose Jaw, ASA, and inter-
mediate points, with palace sleeping car,
leaving 7:55 p. m, arriving $40 a. m, ex-
cept Sunday. Connections will be made
at Hankinson for Bismarck, N. D.
Double train service to North Dakota
and the Canadian Northwest Train "a,
the Rhinelander local, will leave $40 a.
m, except Sunday, instead of 10 a. m,
as at present.
For further particulars inquire at ticket
Office, 379 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
FIRE DAMAGES AN
APARTMENT BUILDING
Good Work Of Fire Department Saves
a Three Story Structure.

Fire shortly before II o'clock last
night damaged the fiat building at 6S1
st. Peter street to the extent of $500.
The blaze started in the apartments
occupied by c. J. Lyons, on the first
floor of the building. Befort it was
discovered it had gained good head
way, and all the furniture in the room
was destroyed.
For awhile the entire building, which
is three story brick structure, was
endangered, but the excellent work of
the fire department put a check to the
flames before they had done much
damage. The fire was confined to the
room where it started
The loss to the building will not ex-
coed $500, and Mr.. Lyons loss on his
furniture is estimated at $500. r. c.
Smith is the agent in charge of the
building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
ACCUSED OF CHEATING
REAL ESTATE MEN
James Larkin Is Arrested on an I'm.
usual Charge.

James Larkin was arrested late ves-
terday afternoon charged with obtain
Ing money under false pretenses. 1t is
alleged that Larkin visited several st.
Paul real estate men, representing
himself as an agent for a number of
people who desired to buy property On
which to erect homes.
He secured lists, so it is said of sew
eral pieces of real estate for the pur-
pose of showing the land to the pros
pective purchasers, and it is also al
legged that money was advanced him
by some of the dealers to accomplish
the preliminary work of disposing of
the land. The police say that inves-
tigation showed that Larkin had no
buyers in view and that the real estate
lists and advance money were secured
my misrepresentation. He will be ar
raigned in the police court this morn
ing,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
PAY TAXES BETTER
THIS YEAR THAN LAST
County Treasurer. Metzdorf Receives
$523, 237.3o in TWO Months.

Current taxes collected by County
Treasurer Metzdorf during January and
February of this year are largely in ex-
xess of the taxes collected a year ago.
Not in years have the tax collections made
such a good showing as in 1903. During
January and February, in 1902, the col
lections of current taxes amounted to
$422, 791 AT, while the collections for the
same months this year reached a total
of 1923, 1870 or $780, 445 SO in excess
of last year.
Yesterday Treasurer Metzdorf turned
over to the city treasury the sum of $780,
OO0 which is the city's share of the tax
collections for February The following
table shows the collections of current
taxes for January and February. and the
funds to which the money reverted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-12
FLORENCE cREFTENToN
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
National Gathering at the Mission House

National Gathering at the Mission House
In New York.
NEW YORK, March ia conference
celebrating the twentieth anniversary of
the National Florence Crittenton Mission
opened today in the mission house in
Blocker street. The president, Charles
K. Crittenton, assisted by Mrs. Kate Wal
Ter Barrett general superintendent; Mrs.
ington, D. c., and Mrs. Freeman. super
intendent of the New York work extended
hospitality on behalf of the Old Mother
Mission.
Papers on various subjects connected
with mission work were read by visiting
delegates, who came from all parts of the
country. The convention will continue
until Saturday.