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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
The Dangers Which the Railroad Men
Face.

The chances are one in S4,424 that you
will be injured and one in 1854 that
you will be killed if you are regular
passenger on an American railway, &C.
cording to the figures put out by the H.
tersIate Commerce Commission in its
report for the year ending June so, 1903
But if you are a railroad employe the
chances are hardly so good one employe
in every twenty-five was hurt more or
less in the period referred to and one in
every 364 lost his life, while of trainmen
one in 1913 was killed. Recently some of
the big transportation companies have re-
duced their working forces tremendously,
which, presumably. increases in large pro-
portion the risk of each individual. It is
certainly possible to adopt some measure
of protection against such fearful results
of selfishness and parsimony as the past
has shown, for however personal care
lessness may enter into the matter. a
more sufficient force, better trained and
not overworked would make a decided
difference of the right sort. Perhaps
some Plimsoll of the railroad will arise
some day to systematic safety for the
rank and file of the men who help large
ly to make what solid value railroad Sc
curities have.-[ Boston Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
The Only "widow of the Revolution"

Only one widow of the Revolution" is
now on the pension rolls, two having died
during the past year. The solitary sur
Vivor is Mrs. Esther S. Damon of Plym-
outh Union, this state. Her maiden name
was Esther Summers, and she was born
in Plymouth in 1914. When she was 81
years old she was married to Noah Da-
mon, then 76 years old, who had served
two years in the Massachusetts Cont
nentals. and was in the battle of Long
Island. The marriage took place in 1885,
and Damon died in 1858. Mrs. Damon.
who is now 90 years old, may be regarded
as a very interesting person, inasmuch
as she furnishes a connecting link be-
tween the war for independence and the
present day-a time-break of 125 years.
Though she herself did not witness the
birth of this great republic, her husband
beheld that event and took part in the
doings which led to the formation of our
government. 1t seems wonderful to think
that n man whose wife is now alive and
drawing stipend from the treasury was
old enough to bear arms when the shot
fired at Lexington was heard around the
world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
What TIIman Said When Parker's TaIe-
qram Was Received.

Here is an abstract from a news de-
spatch from St. Louis describing the
scene after the receipt of Judge Parker s
telegram:
"Hill, Poe and Daniel were shaking
their fingers vigorously at Tillman, who
was shaking his head and waving his
arms, Hin was pale and tanning him
self with a fan in his left hand. Tilman
just shouted at Hill: 'Then why in he'll
didn't the id fool talk and let us
know what his ideas were before we made
id fools of ourselves by nominating
him?"
Ben told too much truth for political
eXpedency in his moment of impulsive-
ness, but it weled up from the bottom
of his heart in the earnestness of his SUI
preme disgust.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
New Hampshlre's Valued Policy Law.

The people of New Hampshire are sat
isfed with the valued policy law, accord
ing to the just published report of the
state insurance commissioner. He says:
From the time of it's enactment many
predictions have been made that the eff
feet of the valued policy law would be
disastrous by resulting in a great increase
of losses. The record controverts the pre-
diction. The entire amount paid in 1908
by all authorized companies for property
destroyed in New Hampshire was SILL
205.55. OF this large sum but s39S, ,959 was
paid under the requirements of the much
abused law, those figures representing the
amount paid for buildings totally destroy
ed, and which is the only insurable prop
erty coming under these requirements.
Fully two thirds of the entire loss was
adjusted in the old way. The people of
New Hampshire, for whose protection
the valued policy law was enacted are
content with its operation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
PRICE FOR $4,000 ACRES WILL BE $4,000
Sale to New York Syndicate Will Include Hoosac Tunnel and Will
mngton Railroad in Addition to Great Timber Tract
in Rutland Bennington and Wndham Counties

Of Somerset and the Deerfield River COM
pany of Wilmington. A large tract of
stumpage, owned by Gov. Mccullough is
also included, and there are many small
holders with from one to several hun
dred acres of timberland each who will
profit by the sale. Peck e Sons bought
the Chase property in Somerset two OF
three years ago. and also adjoining lands
owned by the Tudors of Somerset
1t is understood that nearly all Of the
owners will part with their properties at
hgures which will give them very hand
some returns, but it is believed that the
syndicate, by controlling the entire tract
and by centralizing the manufacture of
lumber and pulp, will be able to realize
handsomely on the purchase price 1t is
understood that the Rockefeller interests
are closely connected with the transac-
ton
1t is said to be the intention of the
purchasers to make the Hoosac Tunnel
& wilmington railroad a standard gauge
road, and to extend the tracks some 16
miles into the Glastonbury region.
Men who have spent years in the study
OF forestry, including experts from the
department of agriculture in Washington,
state that the timberlands in question
contain the finest growth of spruce to be
found in this country not excepting any,
thing in the Adirondacks. On some Of the
lands hemlock and hard wood trees are
found, but the great bulk of the timber
is spruce
This sale will be of great Importance to
all of the towns in which the properties
lie. 1t is probable that it will change the
business centres in several places and it
will undoubtedly mean the closing of
many mills which have heretofore been
run by individuals and small firms. 1t is
expected that at some convenient point.
possible at the site of the Mountain mills
in Wilmington, large pulp and lumber
mills will be erected. There is a possibility
that the plans of the syndicate will in
clude the building up of an entire new viii
lage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

The sale of 123,O0O acres of timberland,
at an approximate price of 81 500 900,
constituting the largest transaction of the
kind ever known in Vermont. is now be-
ing consummated in New York, whereby
the stretches Of forests extending from
Dandy and Mt. Tabor on the north to
Wilmington on the south will pass into
the hands of syndicate. The sale also
includes the transfer of the interests of
the Newtons of Holyoke and Martin
Brown of Wilmington in the Hoosac Tun-
mel & Wilmington railroad. the Mountain
mills i'm Wilmington. and of many other
properties in the towns of Dandy, Mt
Tabor. Peru, Wnhall, Stratton. Somerset
Manchester, Searsburg, Glastonbury and
Wilmington.
This deal has been pending for many
months. Experts in forestry have gone
over the lands and have made their es-
Inmates of values, and options have been
secured in the name of Fremont II.
Wright of Auburndale, Mass. Mr. Wright
has been largely interested in the Batten
kill Lumber company of Manchester.
Lawyer Kellis of Malone, n Y, who is
a lumber operator in the Adirondack re-
gion. has also been an active promoter in
the deal. He went from Wilmington this
week to New York with the options which
he held, his business in the city being to
secure the money necessary for the pay
ment of the lands before the final passing
OF the deeds.
Largest holdings which will be disposed
of be long to the estate Of Slas l.. Griffith
and included about $4,000 acres in the
towns of Dandy, Mt. Tabor, Peru, Win
hall Manchester and Stratton. Other
concerns which are deeply interested are
the Battenkill Lumber company of Man
chester, which has about $4,000 acres on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

In all of the discussion of the license
and local option law nothing more sensible
has been said than this from the Burling-
ton Free Press: whether the new law
is diminishing or increasing the harmful
use of intoxicants in the state as a whole
and the pauperism, vice and crime re-
sulting therefrom, is the main question,
not decided, hardly touched, by most of
the minor details concerning the opera
tion of the law. When this question is
decided, after a fair trial. it will be de-
termined whether the law is to stand or
fall" The contemporary plainly dis
Germs the great point of which we should
never lose sight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

With the exception OF the year that
closed ON June 80. 1903. our national i'm
ports i'm the last fiscal year were the
heaviest ever recorded. They amounted
to $500, 7lb.OSl. decrease of less than
S35. 600 OOo from the record figures. and
an increase Of $131 .0Oo, 000 over the av-
erage for the previous FIVE years. The
gain in the amount Of imports free OF
duty was S2S,o0o.0 00o, while the value Of
dutiable imports decreased 10y almost S63,
goo, coo, these figures explaining in large
part the loss Of S22 900, 900 in custom
duties. The imports are figured at ST.
i6O.S2"539. an amount never exceeded
except in the fiscal year 1901, so that the
year just closed stands second in the ma
tions history, both in amount OF exports
and imports.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
Sacrifice Sale.
The Ross White Homestead
situated on Chaplin St.

This is one of the finest residences in Brattle-
borO.
1t is said that this property cost the owner
$4,000 TO build with lot The house has II
rooms, with spacious hall. The lower part of
the house is finished in cherry, has three fire
places. Five rooms on first floor, with toilet
room. Second floor has four sleeping rooms
and bath. Three rooms on third floor The
house is modern in every particular, with
steam heat fine roomy barn, with three stalls
and large wagon space.
Too much cannot.be said for this property,
considering location and architectural design,
etc The house has just been painted outside
and is in perfect repair inside. 1t must be
seen to he.appreciated You can buy the pro-
perty at bargain, as the owner has another
residence and does not care for both. Send
for photograph. Apply TO
S. w. EDGETT, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Frank W. Rollins, who, as governor Of
New Hampshire, originated the old Home
Week movement, is president of the
New England Old Home Week assoca-
ton which is promoting joint action on
the part of all the New England states
in arranging the celebrations this year.
The observances will be held in Massa
chusetts July 81 to August 6, in Maine
August - to 20, in Vermont on the an
niversary of the battle of Bennington
August II to 20. in Vermont on the an
Hampshire August 90 TO 26, and in Con-
necticut and Rhode Island on dates to be
selected later over 1000. 900 people born
in New England are now living outside
their native states, and of these Vermont
has 16S,542 sons and daughters, or so
per cent of those living at home. The
custom of renewing the old acquaintance
and associations is one which should
be encouraged, as it warns the heart, re-
wives memories of those influences which
were formative of character, and kin
dies anew friendships and associations
which have been a helpful part of life.
The towns which intend to formally well
come their absent sons and daughters
this year ought to begin arrangements
Immediately
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

The Manchester Union regards the Yer
mont license law as a hodge podge Of
concessions. trade and dicker" and as
crude unworkable and calculated to dis
appoint and disgust nearly every one that
expected to see it improve the situation
growing out Of the liquor conditions in
that state and ii deplores the action Of
the Republican convention of the state
in asking for "A FUN. free and fair trial
OF the law and in recommending the
Legislature To amend it so as to give
force and efficiency to the fundamental
principles on which it rests The Union
believes that when the law is changed it
will not differ materially from our New
Hampshire law. which, with all of its de-
fects is working satisfactorily to the great
majority Of the people" New Hampshire
has been for years a rum sodden state in
comparison with Vermont. The figures
Of government licenses of the two states
in past years will prove this assertion
Little border towns but "A short distance
away had more places selling liquor open
ly under prohibition than the large
centres of trade in Vermont like Brattle-
boro and Bellows Falls. In striving to pro-
promote temperance factor which the
eastern part of Vermont has had to con-
tend has been the sale of liquor across
the river" The New Hampshire meas
ure may be all right for New Hampshire
but Vermont does not wish a law which
practically places no limit on the number
of licenses that may be granted in a town
voting yes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Col. Watterson of the Louisville Cour-
ier Journal-the star-eyed goddess of De-
mocracy-to quote his words Of a former
campaign, does not believe that his party
will march this year through the
slaughter house into an open grave" Lis
ten to this fervid pean of hope to the un-
terrified:
Doubtless there are some of the fol-
lowers of Mr. Bryan who in their heart
of hearts hope, with Mr., Bryan himself,
that the ticket will lose. But it will not
lose. 1t will win; never have we gone to
victory more confidently. 1t will win.
Down with the ruinous memory of past
contention-the putrid carcass of Free
Silver-up with the standard of Parker
and Davis, blazing in the sunshine. Gold,
Gold and pure Gold-the Gold of Democ-
racy, Unterrifed and Undefled-now and
forever, Amen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
Democrats Were Cowardly.
northampton Herald


The suggestion has been made that by
keeping all mention of the currency out
Of its platform the Democratic party has
made an issue aud that money and not
Roosevelt. will he the hill around which
the hardest fighting of thet campaign will
take place. If that should prove to be
the case Parker faced defeat from the
moment he was nominated, because if
there is one subject on which New York
is unit it is a stable currency, and
whatever the Republicans may be able to
do this year, the Democrats cannot win
without New York. If the Democratic
party loses the coming election, it must
lay the blame not at the door of Bryan
or Parker, but at the door of those men
at the St Louis convention who were too
much afraid of the Nebraslan. who were
too cowardly at "A critical moment to
stand up and defy the man who has twice
led the party to defeat, and put the cur
rency plank as originally proposed, into
their platform
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

1t is estimated that the wheat crop of
America will equal the great harvest of
last year. The South is rejoicing in the
prospect of an immense cotton crop, and
with the prevailing high prices and the
scarcity of the staple in the market the
prospects of the planter are bright. The
commercial agencies speak hopefully of
the industrial situation. Bradstreet's s
says: The general undertone is one of
confidence, good results being looked for
by the business world from an expected
large volume of fall trade"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

II takes only one guess to figure out
the motive Of the Democrats in nominat-
ing a man like Henry Gassaway Davis. in
his Slst year and with $4,000. .0eo or more
to tho second place on their national tick
ct. People do not give to the vice presi-
Dental Office the consideration to which
it's importance entities it. \ vice presi-
Dental candidate would have to be eX-
tremely Objectionable either to make
or unmake votes. Mr.. Davis was picked
out on account of his willingness to open
his barrel for the campaign fund and his
ability to induce rich men and corpora
tions 10 make large contributions in this
direction. and from the belief that he
could swing the congressional elections in
West Virginia and Maryland. At the
present time all Of West Nirginia's five
representatives. in the House are Repubi-
cans but none had a plurality Of over 5000
at the last election. There are also four
Republican representatives, from Mary
land districts which We're carried by
small figures In nominating Mr. Davis
the Democratic leaders were undoubtedly
figuring fully as much upon the possi-
bility of securing control Of the next
House of Representatives as Of strength
ening the ticket for Parker
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

With Is deaths from drowning in New
England and a large number in other
parts of the county recorded in Mondays
newspapers the call for caution on the
part of all those who cannot swim and
who seek pleasure in or upon the water
at this season comes with the force of
command. Some of the victims went in
bathing and got beyond their depth and
the others were either capsiZed or fell in
from tottlish row boats. In this age,
when such a multiplicity of things are
taught, it would be well, along with SEN
sibe physical training, to teach our boys
and girls how to swim. Three children
know how to waltz where one knows how
to swim, but swimming is one of the
finest and most pleasureable forms of ex-
ercise and as an accomplishment is far
more to be desired than dancing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
Parker Political Chronology.
New York Tribune.l

November 1s96-Voted for Bryan and
silver.
(Silence.)
November, 190O.-Voted for Bryan and
silver.
(Silence,)
April IS, 190i.-New York platform
adopted without money plank.
(Silence.)
July 8. l904.-National platform adopted
without money plank.
(Slence)
July Q. 1904, > a. m.-Nominated.
July 9. noon.-Gold telegram sent. after
reading the New York morning papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
WINDHAM COUNTY TICKET.

WINDHAM COUNTY TICKET.
For Senators,
George w. Pierce of Bratteboro.
John H. Ware of Townshend
For Assistant Judges,
F. II. Pier of Jamaica.
Frank Worden OF Halifax.
For Judge of Probate, Marlboro District
f. l.. Waterman of Brattleboro.
For States Attorney,
H. D. Ryder of Rockingham.
For Sheriff,
Frank W. Mcclure Of Brattleboro
For High Baillff,
John d. Davis of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

The Democrats will shout all through
the campaign that Theodore Roosevelt is
an unsafe" man. But he never played
the part of Punch or Judy with such n
questionable old politician as David r.
Hin behind the screen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
Prolific Soil for Politicians.
randolph Herald and News. j

remarkably prolific soil for the pro-
duction of office-holders is that of east
ern Lamoile and western Caledonia
counties. Within a raduius of about 20
miles will dwell after Sept. 1st the gov
ernor of Vermont, the lieutenant gov
ernor, secretary of state and state au-
ditor. Besides this the locality has a
judge of the supreme court, while If by
any mischance the Democrats should land
their state ticket, the lieutenant govern
or would still belong in this fertile region.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Parker insisted on having a gold plat
form and the party was obliged to pro-
vide it.-GBarton Monitor.
Oh, come. Smoke up and get out Of
the tall timber. Parker didn't insist on a
gold platform and the party didn't provide
one. Parker said he was for gold and
the party said nothing That's all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Mrs. George Decero, 49, of Rutland, was
killed instantly by being struck by a Del
aware & Hudson train near West Rut-
land village Sunday. She rode to West
Rutland on an electric car and then start
ed to walk on the railroad to the house
of friend a short distance away. She
was deaf and did not hear the approach
ing train. She was thrown so feet. Her
head struck a telegraph pole. Her skull
was fractured and body mangled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Small Tommy-The teacher wanted to
box my ears this morning Grandpa
How do you know he did? Small Tom
my-Cause he wouldn't have boxed 'em
If he hadn't wanted to.-[Stray Stories.
All the tobacco dealers in a Kansas
town have formed a compact to tear up
all the cigaret paper which comes to them
for advertising purposes. This is in the
hope that cigaret smoking will be stop
ped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

The government recently called in the
few $40 900 bills which were in circulation,
and only one is now missing. This was
stolen from a bank in Denver by a man
who went into the Office of the president
and showed him a bottle which he said
contained nitro -glycerine, which he
threatened to drop unless he was given
$1,000. The $4,000 bill was handed over
to him, and it was so rare a bit of money
that it is supposed that he never dared
to break It,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

The Burlington Free Press remarks
that one duty of the next legisa ture will
be to frame an anttrading stamp law
that will be constitutional. The Free
Press is right. The trading stamp is a
parasite ON trade and ought to be killed
summarily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Joseph w Folk, the young circuit at
torney who has prosecuted the boodlers in
st. Louis and sent some to Jail and COM
PEELED others to fee from the country,
was nominated for governor of Missouri
yesterday by the Democrats, on a plat
form against bribery and boodling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

STOLEtNS,n,My Orient bicycle; taken from
ed handlebars, leather grips which were loose
ON the bars, spokes in rear wheel quite rusty.
Information will be acceptable TO &c. ADAMS,
Bratteboro. Bolt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

There are many forms OF nervous de-
bility in men that yield to the use OF
Carter's Iron Pills Those who are
troubled with nervous weakness, night
sweats, etc, should try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

For Treasurer,
John L. Bacon of Hartford.
For Secretary of State.
Frederick C. Fleetwood of Morrstown.
For Auditor of Accounts,
Horace F. Graham Of craftsbury.
For Presidential Electors,
Walter H. Berry Of Bennington.
Edward 3. Finn Of Springfield.
Frank A. Bond of Middlebury.
Arthur r. Stone of ST. Johnsbury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
First Oistrict-DaVld J. Foster of Bur-
nQton.
Second Dstrct-kittredge Haskins Of
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Chicago now comes whooping to the
front with claim that six of her women
are making over $4,000 a year in pro-
fessional life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
Special 9ntires.

7 OST-Between Mrs. Farrs and UNIVERSAL
IL church last Sunday, gold cuff pin, pear
setting Return to Phoenix Office for libera
reward. 8-lW
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22
Administrative Sale.

The undersigned, Administrative upon
the estate of Ellen Manning, late of Brat
tleboro, deceased, will sell at
Public Auction,
on the premises recently occupied by said
Ellen Manning, on Clark street, in the village
of Brattleboro, on Tuesday, the 9th day of
August, 1904, at 10 O'Clock a. m, the fol-
lowing described
Real Estate.
The house and lot on Clark street in said
Brattleboro, owned by said Ellen Manning
at the time of her decease.
Terms of sale, Cash.
MARY A. MANNING, Admx.
F. w. Mcclure, Auctloneer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-22

Locusts have become a plague in
Spain.