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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Sustain the Law.

Brattlcboro readers will be interested
in the press comments, elsewhere pub
Iished. on the action of the Brattleboro
lbense commissioners in revoking the
licenses of four liquor dealers for viola
tion OF the law by selling to minors. In
every instance where comment has been
made the action of the commissioners
has been strongly endorsed and by none
more strongly than by those papers which
are avowed supporters of the principle of
license. In every case the fact Is recog-
nized that the license law is on trial and
that failure to enforce its provisions will
result in making it just as much a
" farce as license men claimed the pro-
hibitory law to be- There is no room for
doubt that. from a legal point of view,
the Brattlehoro commissioners We're
right in their decision. Under the terms
of the law they had no alternative except
to revoke the licenses. All court decs-
ions show that they could not read into
its provisions any Interpretation of their
own.
But aside from this the really essential
point in the commissioners decision is
that it places the responsibility for sales
on the seller. and not on the buyer, as
the law unmistakably contemplates. 1t
is perfectly plain to anyone who reads
the law carefully that it was the intention
OF the trainers to restrict the sale OF
liquor To certain places, times and per
| sons The provision with regard to sales
to minors is absolute. Beer or liquors
| must not be sold to them. PerfunctorS
| compliance with the law-hiding behind a
| boys unsupported or evidently false
| statement that he is of age-is MOI
enough. Nor can the licensee shoulder
| the responsibility upon his employees
lie must exercise personal watchfulnes
and firmly check abuses or violations
This is the intent of the law, and wis
and just public sentiment, whether o
license men or of prohibitionists, canno
do otherwise than sustain its enforce
| ment on this basis If license advocate
want to kill the new law within the frs
| two years of its operation they cannot d.
the deed surely as by supporting o
encouraging opposition to a decision lik
that of the Brattleboro commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Mr., CannOn's Threat.

Shortly before daybreak, in the closing
night of the session of the Congress which
came to an end on the 4th of last March,
Mr.. Cannon made a remarkable speech.
one of the great appropriation bills
necessary to run the government was in
conference between the two Houses. I'm
less it should pass before twelve o'clock
on that day it would be necessary to have
an extra session. or the wheels of some of
the great governmental departments
would be stopped. A senator had deliV-
cred an ultimatum that an ancient claim
of his state should be fastened upon the
bill, or, as an alternative, he would talk
until the end of the session and defeat
the. measure. Under the rules of the SEN
ate ii was clearly in the power of one
senator to carry on, as long as his physi-
cal strength would last the appearance
of debate, which would in no fair sense
be debate at ALL but simply a forcible
stopping of the legislative machine.
Mr.. Cannon very unwillingly consented
to pay the price demanded, but he de-
clared with emphasis that " the senate
should change its rules, or that another
body, backed up by the people, will com
pei that change else this body, close to
the people, shall become mere tender, a
mere bender of the pregnant hinges of
the knee to submit to what any one mem
ber of another body may demand of this
body as a price for legislation" w.
Mccall, in the October Atlantic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
A Valley Fair Problem.

While the Valley Fair has scored
remarka BILE series of annual successes,
some of its warmest supporters have
felt, year by year. that the time must
come when the climax would be reached
and public interest would decline. This,
not from any fault of the fair or it's
management, but because this is the
usual way of all such enterprises. But
this years experience compels a revision
of this opinion, at least as regards the
years Immediately to come. Without
unusual effort, or the offer OF unusual
attractions, undimnished public inter-
est was shown by "A record d-breaking at
tendance, with more of our home peo-
pie and more visitors from abroad on
the grounds both days than ever be-
fore. 1t seems to be as well settled as
any event in the future can be that, so
long as the Valley Fair Is maintained
on its present basis as a strictly agri-
cultural exhibition with a show of the
best farm animals and the best farm
products as the main attraction, il will
continue to be recognized and patronized
as the leading fall festival of New Eng
land
win tnlS OUTLOOK the ldlr HdhaSers
will surely be justified in considering
anew the long-mooted question of addi-
tional grand-stand accommodation. The
grand stand was packed on both days
this year, and Thursday afternoon, be-
sides the solid mass of people there,
every available foot of seeing room
along the fence on both sides of the
track was packed solidly with people
standing or in carriages, while back of
them was shifting mass, who could
gain no idea CT what was going on on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

the track or on the show ground be-
yond Hundreds of these people would
have cheerfully paid dollar for seat
and chance to see. and it is a fair
question Gn both senses of the word)
whether a visitor who comes from
distance and is willing to pay his money
to see the show hasn't a right to go
home dissatisfied if he can't secure the
privilege. The afternoon had a certain
pathetic side when one saw elderly peo-
pie and women with children wandering
about and iostled in this throng.
If it is not thought best to enlarge
the grand stand, the experiment might
be tried of building a tier of bleachers
like those used on athletic grounds,
on one side of the track or the other,
the seats to be sold at a low price \
trial next year of 1000 to 2OO9 such seats
would at least be pointer for the man
agement in settling what must be ac-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

W. H. Bishop. editor and publisher of
the Island Pond Herald, is receiving
the fluctuations of his contemporaries
all over the state on the completion of
his % years of service in the manage
ment of his paper. The Herald has
amply filled its field and editoridlly it
has handled subjects with becoming dig
nifty and regard for others. Mr.. Bishop
deserves all the good things that are
being said about him, and The Phoenix
joins in wishing greater usefulness and
increased prosperity in the years to
come
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

Fifteen new indictments were brought
in by the Federal grand jury at Wash
ipgton Monday as the final result of the
Investigation of the post Office depart
ment. Several Of these indictments
were against persons already indicted.
1t is the belief of the department Off
cials. and of Mr.. Robb, the attorney
general for the department, that, with
these indictments, bottom has been
reached in the department frauds. It
has been. and is. the unhinching deter
mnation of Postmaster General Payne,
backed by President Roosevelt. that the
investigation and exposure should be
thorough and unsparing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

The Brattlcboro Phoenix asserts that
1t is the understanding of the license
commissioners of that town, who have
recently revoked four licenses that no
licenses can be issued in their places.
This is a doubtful position. The people
of the town voted license; how can four
law-breakers exercise a veto power over
Brattleboro?-[Ru Rutland Herald.
There is undoubtedly room for a differ
ence of legal opinion here, with a good
chance that the Herald's view may be
right
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership

~ shin lately subssting between ID. G..
0'Seil and O. A. Borden of Brattleboro, Vt,
under the firm name of O'Neil Borden, has
this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
The said G. A. Borden is authorized to settle
ali debts due to and by the said copartnership,
" ID. G. O'NEIL.
c. A. BORDEN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

Hix-Did you ever see a horse race
that was strictly on the level?
Dix-I did once. The man who was
ahead had stolen the horse.-[St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
NO. Al.
The New Pope.

" can characterize him in one sem
tence. by saying that he is a man of
God and man of the people, was
the final estimate Of Cardinal Gibbons,
given by him of the new Pope, Plus x,
I'm "A sermon preached at the Baltimore
cathedral last Sunday morning. Cardi-
nal Gibbons also gave it as his opinion,
gathered at the late papal concave and
from his knowledge of the new Pope,
that under his administration the Cath
Ollie church in America will be given
broader recognition than heretofore
both as "A matter of right and because
the church in America has grown to be
one of the largest and strongest
branches of the great communion.
Sherlock Holmes Comes Back
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle left US in doubt
a 10 nd of Hound pf no Ia glxpr-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Gbe l)ermunt 19beni..
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1903.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro, VT, by
o. /. FRENCH.

TERMS: Sl.50 per year in advance; if not
paid within the year 81.
Rates of advertising furnished on applica-
tion. Births deaths and marriages published
free Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, etc,
% cents per inch of II lines or less.
Entered at the BrattlebOro Post Office, as
second class mail natter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

cepted as "A Valley Fair problem that
demands attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

L>OR SALE. Complete steam laundry plant.
l. good as new. cost >l;nh, for $50 Power
boring morticing machine, combined. $40
Wood turning lathe. 81 good as new. ;. y.
Woods ripping, cuttiug-on saw table with
counter shaft, 81. Two - h. p. portable en-
gnes; ~ h. y, FitchburH vertical engine. good
as new: 10 h.p centre crank engine; - h. y. port
able boiler. Write your wants. BONnEN,
Machinery Dealer, Springfield. Mass. S4l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

A flock of ostriches at Phoenix, Ariz.,
now numbers more than 1000 birds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Desirable Property for Sale at
East Dummerston, VI.

vEHE subscriber offers for sale his one and
i one-half story dwelling house fitted for
two families. and long l., which has been oc-
cupied number of years tor n small store and
po office: also meat business. Barn Is - by
B feet and plenty of out buildings Water nj
house and yard. Large garden with some
fruit trees. For further particulars call on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
For Sale.

I 10 horse power Upright steel Roller. good
l. as new. with heater; ! Weymouth Lathe.
with tools; Variety Mouler; lot Pulleys
lot betting. all less than 3 inch. +. l.. PAR
kER. Il Cedar street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Don't Ask What Insurance

Don't delay to pick out the best kind of policy,
any kind of policy is better than none. Make
an application, take the examination, get
some kind of insurance bound and in force
There is no bad kind here. 54th year, doing
business in 35 states. Natl Life Ins. Co. Of
VT. (Mutual)
II. e. TAYLOR & SON,
Crosby Block. General Agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

ESTRAY-M Male Bull Dog. color brindle.
II Owner can have 10y proving property and
paying charges. +. f. WEATHERH FAD,
West Brattlcboro. VT. Il lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Special 31otices.

A LIBERAL REWARD will he given for
"A the return of my two Pointers, bitches
4. l. HOLBROOk. Townshcnd. VT. Al lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

SNwEET CIDER for sale. Will call for your
> barrel. NJ. B. WILDER North Hinsdale
n. II. IL AZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09
Enr Sale.

LNOR SALE Surveyors compass in good
Il condition. c. b. CROWELL, BrattlebOro,
Vt 3j-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

NOR SALE White wyaudottes. few
Il April pullets. X. L. HOLBROOK, Town
shcnd. Vt Al W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-09

d1lai(tcd.

Girl for general houscwork.
w ~ Western Ave. 3S-tf
The evening world., 1903-02-27
'KERCHEW!' WAS
THE MAYORS LAY
His Honor Started a Sneezing
Chorus at Board of Estimate
Meeting, with the Comptroller
Snorting in Unison.
zEPHYRS WERE SPORTVE.

The Mayor sat IN a draught to-day.
The Executive nose Redeemed, the eyes
grew watery and the kerchcw! kerchew!
throughout the old Common Council
chamber. He sat throughout u meeting
OF the Board OF Estimate and Appor-
tionmnnt while glaciers and window
frame carpenters worked industriously
on his left, a few PAGES distant.
The window Mt which the artisans
toled was devoid OF either upper or
lower sash. and the breezes which blew
inward toyed with delic0te nostrtls az
gravatingiy. M~ischievously also the
wind blew through the Comptroller s
whiskers. He turned his back to the
offending zephyrs, thus encouraging
pneumon3a-Ibit The decorum of these
whiskers be preserved at all
hazards.
The Mayor and tho Comptroller com
pared notes. The Mayor began:
Cant We have the windows-ker-
ohewi kerchew!-whoo! put back7 My
cold is-kerchew! kerchew! getting
wors and-herchew! whool worse"
'Kershoo!' echoed the Comptroller.
II am getting n Of thoseTkercho9
better have neutrality-suspicious.
windows boarded-kershoo-up."
Out came the pocket linen. n piece
initiated a." the other C."
the workmen. he oommanded: Mon
WIKI. w%eT|board up the Window"
The window wa boarded up instanter.
The evening world., 1903-02-27
Sad Sequence of Sale of "Pad-
dy" Kings Animal to College
Point Farmer, Which Began
as Great Sport.
SHE WAS A BRINDLE BEAST.
Motorman Scared the Milk.oiver
with His Gong, and After Run Of
Ten Blocks a Hawser Held Her
Tsut.

Paddy" King, the tunkman of Ninety
eighth street and East River, sold his
brindle cow to a College Point farmer
with the understanding that Paddy
shoufd deliver the brute.
Approaching the animals natural
dmidlty concerning railroad rains.
street cars and the noise of day tra!7c,
the 1unkman undertook to deliver the
COW last night by dark.
The animal became frightened on the
way to the N~inety-nlnth street ferry,
and Paddy" wrapped the rope about a
lamp-post. The COW tore up the lamp
post n broke the rope at the next one.
When Paddy" had reached his feet the
cow was out of sight, but in the dim and
dusty distance he could hear the boots
OF the small boys as they pursued the
unmanageable COW.
When the COW reached Third avenue Il
stopped to watch the elevated trains go
by until Policeman Harvey, with several
others, literally pushed her down to the
police station In One Hundred and
COURT street. Harvey went in to get
an order to take the cow to a stable in
One Hundred and Fifth street, and as
he and Roundsman Mills came out they
found the COW a climbed the steps
and was trying the door mob.
This made the dignined %roundsman
angry, and he got hold of the rope re-
naming about the horns and said he
would show them how to lead n COW.
Peculiarly enough, the animal followed
him quietly and complacently, the crowd
following along after in the wake OF the
triumphant policeman and the subdued
COW.
But at Lexington avenue a street car
motorman changed his bell too loudly
and the old bride cow made a rapid
plunge forward, lifted the roundsman
ten feet from the street and deposited
conscious.
When he came to the COW had been
chased ten blocks and captured again
by more policemen n a bigger GROVE
About this time Paddy arrived with a
two-inch steamship hawser, and the cow
was eventually dragged to the stable.
The evening world., 1903-02-27
He Is a Relative of the Late
President Whom an Inheri-
lance and ProdigaIity Led
Astray.
IN LUDLOW STREET.
Dying Of Consumption, It Is Said
and Innocent Of Any Intent to De.
fraud-He Is Just a T%enderloin
Moth.

Efforts are being made to secure the
release from Ludlow Street Jail of
James A. Lyon Garfield, twenty-five
years old, a relative of the late Presi-
dent Garfield. Attorney Gilbert. OF the
firm OF Mayer & Gilbert. a filed a Pc
ution with Justice Bischoff. citing sew
eral legal reasons why Garfield should
not be held and asserting that he Ia a
victim Of consumption and has not long
to live. =
Garheld's friends refer to his case as
mat of a prodigal. When his father
died in Syracuse years ago the young
man was left with several hundr.I
thousands of dollars. On attaining hi.
majority last Spring he came to New
York, where the TenderloIn attracted
him.
In hat gay quarter 1t is said Gars.,a
spent money with a lavish hand He
mad money for every one, II was Will
IN this flush OF popularity that ha
married a young woman Of New H>yon
and soon awoke from hia 6r,am
lie had $4,000 left. OF this he placed
$4,000 In the hands of a re,atI,e 49,
with 10000 he began business az a
ofoau"ay broker. 1t took him only a
ie" weeks to part with the $40, 900. Ac-
cusations followed and Garfield disap.
peareu' He was found In New Orleans
ana brought back by Detective McCon-
vile. He was charged with larceny In
connection with his brokerage business,
out when the circumstances were ex-
piained to Magistrate Breen. in the
Centre Street Police Court. he was re-
leased on his W recognizance.
Later he was arrested on a body exe-
cution on a note for s.. 300 obtained by
benjamin L.. Turner. 1t is from the i'm
~prisonnent following that execution
which his friends would save him. His
friends are inclined to believe that he
had no Idea OF the value of money.
The evening world., 1903-02-27
SOME OF THE HITS.

wrile, celiierLwho's your invorits
Bayfe Templeton-Dtoksns; don't you
a1knaI hSS the best7
3WEliisLNaw; Arnold a %. hNve got
h4m skinned to death.
Eayie Templeton-All good Camembsr,
Louie Vdelds-Well. I'd hate 70 asSo-
giAte with one that had gone wrong.
then
pstas Dailey-Do you knew your A B
~Wfiis CoIrfer-Yes; they stand for
Amelia BinghamS company.
Fayts Tamplston-Here's q good book,
..Richard Carvel," written by Winston
While Conier-was It written by Wan
pton Churchih?' I thought II was rotten
By John Drew.
Lewie Felds-My 6atherp Oh. Im
while Collisr--Didn't the doctor tell
you not to sleep on q full StomAch7
Petite Dailey-Well, i an sleep on my
back can't IL
Louie Fields-My old man wasn't ex-
Actly a policeman, but ne went with
them n good deal.
While Colli0r-His father - an actor,
sard his uncle hasn't any money, either.
rayie Tempie.on-Arent you afraid
the bugaboos will carry YOU ONT
PotIe Dailey-What are ougaboos-like
derrlcksY
The evening world., 1903-02-27
USED "S|NKERS" TO
lombard PLACE.
Sportive Students Pelt Every
One in Restaurant with
Arm0r-PIated Dough-.

Five Students OF the Columbia Univer-
sity Law School. suffering from over
study, started out to-day to take on a
little relaxation, They got It at j. r.
Blrmingham's quick lunch place at No.
259 West One Hundred and Sixteenth
street..
Mental relaxation means physical OK
srtion. and 1t was served just after a
course OF ~'ainkers."
THAT was baked last week. remarked
a deep.browed student, 1T feels like a
discus"
sulting actions TO words he made a
wide sweep with his arm and the Of
Tending slnker struck the proprietor IN
the eye. This seemed to be a great
joke and the rest OF the quintet rained
~doughnuts about the place with reckless
spirit.
birmingham objected to these pleas.
antries, and two customers WAC got hit
thought he was arguing on h rig nj
side Of the question; Cha. .u,m..
chairs were smashed, coffee urns over
turned, and when the fiye students
found themselves on the sidewalk, An
bred and Twenty-elghth street. was
found to have an ugly cut on the side
OF tne head. 1t Is alleged that he was
struck with one OF the aforesaid sinkers.
Anyway, his friends decided that Bir-
mingham should be arrested. and they
got Policeman Metz 10 do the job.
Charles Coils, OF No, AS0 West one
Frederick Gerard, OF No. 92l West one
Hundred n Nineteenth street. left
their names as witnesses,
| When Birmingham was arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Cornell In the Harlem
Court there was no one to prosecute
him. II was said that Kelly had re-
tired to the j. Hood Wright Hospital
| for repairs, and the others evidently
] consulted Hoyle and learned That they
we're on the wrong side Of the aenos.
The evening world., 1903-02-27
Ex-Congrc..mnn wallace dead.

FITCHBURG, Mass, Feb. N.-Rod-
ney Wallace. former Congressman from
this district and one of the most prom
inent men in Worcester County, Is dead
of bronchial trouble at his home here.
The evening world., 1903-02-27
HE WILL SING FOR CHARITY.
WitmarI<, h Baritone, One of the
Features of Mrs. ErIanEer's Euchre

EeItuFen OF mrs ErhauBerh huchre
Mrs. A. l.. Erlanger's mid-lentsn
chaHcty progressive euchre party. for
the baaieiit OF her hOme-purchasing fund
for the Destitute crippled children OF
New York City. which will take place
III the banquet hall Of the Ansonla
Hotel. Broadway and Seventy third
axeot, next rhus1ay afternoon at 2
O'clock. Will be ono OF the largest char
ny events OF the season.
The hall will accommodate 800 persons
I'D the sale OF tickets indicates tina II
be filled. A large orchestra Will
&otnIah music and AID. 8. WItmark, the
.I0.I1Ulne. Among the -patronesses are
4 Ftlnee Auersperg, Mns. Jose
|I|Ia ~ birmingham, Mrs. William
.|I Ieok9e 81. Carr Mrs. Oliver Wai,
.| Hall. MIA CharIss II. Corbit, Mrs
...'& ~ IItller, Mrs.. Georke a
|.||<| #F~t Charles J Wlrs.ng, Mrs
#91, Mrs. Walter Stanton
~ nlokneil ana Ma. Way.
The evening world., 1903-02-27
KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
Powder Works Blown Up and
Buildings DESTROYED,

CHEROKEE. Kan, Feb. N.-Five
men were killed to-day in an explosion
which destroyed the Latin & Reed
Powder Works al Turk, eight miles
from here.