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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-02
ASPHALT
HAS EASY
VICTORY
Long Deadlock Broken in
Street Committee.
MR.. JOHN TEEFEY
TURNS THE TIDE
Contract Involving $4,000 for
Smooth Paving Goes to Wash
ington Concern.
WARREN BROTHERS LOSE
AFTER GALLANT FIGHT.
Final Vote on Adopting Asphalt
Blocks 9 to Colonel Gut
shaw Brands Statement
About Blocks Taken Up
Around City.
Around City
Contract Involving $4,000 for
Smooth Paving Goes to Wash
ington Concern.
WARREN BROTHERS LOSE
AFTER GALLANT FIGHT.

Allen, Bahen, Burton, Mann, Minor,
Peters, spcer, Teefey and West---s;
Against Asphalt HIocks-Messrs. u. M
NJ Alien, Adams, n uber,sWhl and Wiz
BY the above vote, the Committee on
Streets, after brief, but stormy. session
yesterday afternoon broke the prolonged;
deadlock over the $4,000 contract for
smooth pavement on East Grace and
Franklin Streets. and awarded 1t to the
Washington Asphalt Brick and Tile Com
pany. at $3.50 per square yard. for five
inch asphalt blocks to be laid on broken
stone and sand. IL ~ X. .fts
The contest, on the modi fled specifica-
ftions, prepared by the city engineer, was
again between the asphalt blocks and the
-bitulithic patent pavement, offered BY
sWarrer Brothers and Company, OF Bos-
ton. and the prices were exactly the
;sa,ne-s2.30 per square yard. The credit
for ending the long deadlock Belongs to
Mr.. q ohm Teefey. OF Aiadis isorsf Ward, who
up TO Yesterday had voted steadily with
six Of his colleagues for the bitnlithic
pavement, the vote having stood z TO z
between this and asphalt blocks.
Every, member OF the committee was
present at yesterdays meeting and the
fight was led for the asphalt pavement
by Messrs. Mann. Minor and Peters.
while Messrs. j.. NJ. N. Allen3and Adams
were spokesmen for the other side.
Bitterly Denied.
Mr.. Il. Fl. Elicit. member OF the Coun-
Gil from Lee Ward, spoke earnestly for
the bitulithic material
II was suggested that the asphalt
blocks could not be turned over after
having been used on one side. as they
would deteriorate by coming in contact
with the earth. This was warmly denied
by Mr.. Mann, who declared he had seen
them turned over In good order in Bal
timore, and Colonel Cutshaw. In a posi-
tive and biting manner. denounced as
false statement alleged to have been
made by some one. through the press.
that asphalt blocks taken up on Broad
street had been found decayed on the un-
der side.
Engineers Report.
Tho meeting was called to order by
Chairman Allen at o:l5 o'clock, ana the
city engineer reported that he had per-
formed his duty In the matter of tabu-
Slatfnr the bids, and he said the Warren
Brothers Company had not complied with
tho specifications made by his depart-
ment under direction of the committee:
IN answer to a question by Mr.. Minor.
tho CITY engineer said he favored the So
bid or the asphalt people first, and the
one at $3.50, submitted by them, as his
second choice.
Mr.. Mann advocated the asphalt from
the start, and ne wanted the thickest
blocks, contending that they could be
used cnce, and when worn, turned over
again.
Chairman Allen, "as 1t is said the blocks
deteriorate at the bottom as well as the
top"
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For Asphalt BIocks-Messrs. Otway s..
Allen, Bahen, Burton, Mann, Minor,
Peters, Spcer, Teefey and West-9.
Against Asphalt 1Iocks-Messrs. y. M.
NJ Allen, Adams, n Huber,SWhltt and Wll-s
Hams. 3E .gl4 aaSI al iA h
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-02

About going to the country and
YOU are undecided where to 90,
consult the Tee-Dee Want Ads.
Summer Boarding Column,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-02
Merchants
Phone $40

For the r'ee-Dce Want Ad.
man. lie Will call and ex-
plainshow yuu can save money
~ llslng 1,ee.Dee contracts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Frank L. Snow, president and treas
urer Of the Snow q Brindell manufactur-
ing company of West Swanzey, has sold
his stock in the company to Cushing
Adams of Boston. Mr.. Snow has been in
business in West Swanzey the past 80
years, manufacturing pals and lock cor
ner boxes. He will leave town and will
make his home near Boston,
and Mr.. Adams will have the house on
Grove street which Mr.. Snow now oc-
cupies. The box business will be con-
tinued on the same lines as formerly,
under the name of Brindel & Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Priest celebrated
their Goth wedding anniversary at their
home in Winchester August 81. Mr.. and
Mrs. Priest, who are Sc and SO years of
age, respectively, are both in good health
and are remarkably well preserved. The
anniversary date was June 10, but the
celebration was postponed on account of
the death of a relative and was cele-
brated in connection with Mr.. Priests
seth birthday anniversary. A large num-
Der of people gathered during the after
noon and evening to congratulate the
worthy couple, and in the evening Rev.
]. T. Hooper, in behalf of friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Priest, presented them with a
good sum of money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Good News.
Many 6ratteboro Readers Have Heard It
and Profted Thereby.

Many eratteboro Readers Have Heard 1t
and Profted Thereby.
Good news travels fast and the thou
sands of bad back sufferers in Brattle-
boro are glad to learn that prompt re-
lief is within their reach. Many a lame,
weak and aching back is bad no more
thanks to Doan's Kidney Pills. Our cit
liens are telling the good news of their
experience with the Old Quaker Remedy.
Here is an example worth reading:
Charles Affair, now retired, living in
Vernon lower end this state, says: When
l went to George f. Greenes drug store
and asked him if he knew of anything to
cure backache he handed me out box
of Doan's Kidney Pills. I positively as
serted I was nearly dead with pain
through my kidneys and loins. l was
subject to attacks for years, some of them
so bad that 1 was, if not confined to bed
at least to the house for days at a time
Latterly the aching was almost contin-
udl anu lhelS was duueu " IL lioupi'
with the kidney secretions, undoubteC
proof that my kidney were in very dis
turbed condition, despite the fact tina
doctored and used more than one med
| icine. Now l cannot positively say tina
Doan's Kidney Pills have radically cure,
me, but of this l am eertain-the treat
ment has brought infinite benefit and /
occurrences take place l now know wha
to use to check them"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster Mlburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sol
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doans and tax
no other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
NORTHFIELD, MASS.

Laura L. Mellen spoke before the Wo-
mans Missionary society Wednesday af-
ternoon in the church parlors.
The annual inspection of the Woman's
Relief corps was held last Saturday by
Mrs. Maud Hamilton of Athol, Dinner
was served and a delightful afternoon was
spent by the members of the corps.
The seminary opened for the fall term
Thursday. Miss Hall, the principal, will
be here few days until the school is well
opened when she expects to go abroad
and be absent from the school the re-
mainder of the year,
Charles w. Nation will celebrate his
61st birthday anniversary on Thursday af-
ternoon and evening of next week. The
Grand Army organizations have been in
vited and many others. 1t will take the
form of a lawn party, refreshments being
served in the usual manner
Rev. George w. Huntington will preach
in the Congregational church next Sunday
morning. Rev. Hugh Black will give post
conference lectures at the church during
next week. Rev. G. Campbell Morgan
spoke for the last time on Thursday, and
with his family left for England on the
following day.
The Catholic fair was held in the Sons
of Veterans hall on Monday evening and
was well attended. A fine supper was
served at 6 o'clock There was a sale of
candy also tickets for a silver service
| given by the priest, which was drawn by
one of the bridge workmen. Dancing
closed the evenings entertainment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

". II. Morgan's barn in Bennington
was burned Friday evening with hay,
grain tools and two horses. The loss is
covered by $4,000 insurance. 1t is thought
the fire was started by tramps.
The Vermont Marble company has is
sued an extended statement showing that
the strike of marble workers has called
out only 175 of it's $500 employees, and that
all departments of the concern are run
ming as usual.
Gov. Mccullough has suffered relapse
recently, but his condition is now more
comfortable. His ultimate recovery is
expected, but it is doubtful whether he
will be able to attend the coming session
of the legislature.
Kendrick Richmond, g., a prominent
Grand Army man who served in Com
pany d of the 18th Vermont Volunteers
in the civil war, died almost instantly
while sitting in his chair at his home in
Newport Friday. He had a position in
the customs service.
O. b. Newton, a hardware merchant,
ran full speed into a trolley car with his
automobile at Bennington Friday. Mr..
Newton sustained severe bruises and a
scalp wound seven inches long. The
machine was wrecked. but the trolley
car was not greatly damaged.
Congressman d J. Foster has gone to
Maine, where he will deliver campaign
speeches this week the service having
to Vermont of Congressman Littefield,
who did such effective. work in the
campaign in this state.
Rev. William S. Hazen has resigned as
pastor of the Congregational church in
Mortified. He will finish work Oct. IS.
He was ordained Al years ago and has
been minister of this church 40 years
| with futn ttrfip al ord
This is his first and only charge.
A heavy thunder storm passed over
East Fairfield Saturday evening and
| lightning struck large cow barn on the
premises of Henry Mitchell, killing three
cows, one bull and many hens. Mr.
Mitchell and his sons were in the barn
milking and the COW Mr.. Mitchell was
milking was killed. None of the men
We're injured, although badly shaken up
| The barn was filled with hay, which was
| destroyed. Another large barn nearby
was badly damaged. The property was
| insured.
| ]. E. Cushman, state commissioner OF
taxes, has received from Secretary oil
| State 2. G.. Fleetwood notifications OF
the formation of the following corpo
rations: Barre white granite company a
Barre, capital stock $4,000; Wantast
quet trout club at Windsor. capita
| stock $1,000: Pollard & Carpenter com
pany at Chester, general merchandis,
business, capital stock $4,000; Benning
ton gas company at Bennington capita
stock 100000; the Asnuelot paper com
pany at Putney, TO deal in paper pulp
capital stock $4,000; the Claremont pape
company at Bellows Falls, capital stock
$4,000; New Empire slate company a
Fair Haven, capital stock $500; Mill Vii
lage creamery company at Craftsbury
capital stock $1,000; j. Il. Stafford lumbe
| at al
600. The New England manufacturing
company at Bradford, a corporation char
tered under the laws of Maine, will sool
begin the manufacture of clothes pins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
New Gold Field Found.

Much excitement has been caused in
Australia by the announcement of the
discovery of a new gold field in the
northern part of the island. Prospectors
are hocking to the territory as rapidly as
possible In our country the rush for
wealth is just as much in evidence, but
in the excitement we forget to look after
our health until sickness comes, and then
it is sometimes too late. Preserve your
health above everything else and you will
then have a far more precious treasure
than all the gold in the world. The best
means of protecting your health is to
take dostetter's Stomach Bitters at the
first sign of indigestion, dyspepsia, con-
stipatlon. biliousness, liver troubles or
malaria. 1t positively cures these all
ments. Try bottle and Sc for yourself.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
WESTMINSTER.

S. NJ. Nutting is in Newfane this week
as grand juror.
Miss Nellie Wright returned to Somer-
vile, Mass, Saturday.
William Austin of Weston spent a few
days this week at w. S. Fenn's.
Misses Carrie Lyman and Margaret
Wright have returned to school in North
field, Mass.
Miss Gussie Richter, who has been Wis
iting two weeks at o. L. Fishers, has re-
turned to her home in Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hayes, who have
been visiting Mrs. w. S. Fenn's, returned
Wednesday to their home in Springfield,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Wright of Spring
field, Mass. have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Chase and Mr.. and Miss
Tenney the past week.
The Republican rally Monday evening
was a great success. The meeting was
opened by a few remarks by the chair
man, S. NJ. Nutting, followed by George
c. Wright and b. L. Phelps, also N. G.
Williams of Bellows Falls. The Kurn
Hattin boys saluted the flag. The main
address, by ]. J.. Martin of Brattleboro,
was very able and concise, giving the is
sues at stake in a clear way, forcibly inn
pressing both young and old with the inn
portance of their votes in helping tc
make old Vermont a leader to be followed
as in years past Four young ladies
dressed in white sang appropriate Sc
lections.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
WlLLlAMSVILLE. A

The first frost seen in this village came
Wednesday morning.
Edith Day of Brattleboro is spending
few days with Mrs. c. c. Cooley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Perry have spent
several days in Springfield and Agawam,
Mass.
G. w. Dickinson has improved his
house by putting an open piazza across
the front.
Mrs. Charles Dexter and daughter.
Julia, returned Monday to their home in
Troy. y. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dow of New York city
have been visiting their sister at the
Methodist parsonage.
Iva Mundell began the fall term OF
school in Marlboro Branch Sept. s. She
has taught there several terms.
The village school began Tuesday. Mrs
George Love will have care of the school
until teacher can be secured
The juniors of the Young Peoples
Christian union held their first meeting
after vacation Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Osgood and
daughter of Claremont and Mrs. Lind
say of Alstead have been visiting at AL
ton Morse's
Miss Clara Miller of Holyoke who has
spent several weeks with her relatives
Mr.. and Mrs John Mundell, went home
Wednesday.
Miss Mary Whitney has spent some
time with her niece, Mrs. Walter Wheeler
Mr.. and Mrs. Benedict visited at Mr.
Wheeler's a few days ago.
Mrs. Moore has returned from a visit Of
about 10 months with her brother and
friends in PENNSYLVANIA, and is living
with her daughter Mrs. +. Il. Willard.
Nathan b. Perry has suffered slight
stroke of paralysis which has left him
very weak. For several days he has not
been conscious, but is slightly better now
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer intended to return
| to their home in Cleveland in time for the
opening of school, but they will remain
| here for time. The children went TO
Cleveland Wednesday,
Miss Hitchcock. secretary of the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance union in this
| state, held meeting at the Methodist
vestry Tuesday evening and organized a
| union in this village Mrs. May Hunt
| was chosen president Mrs Susie Wheel
/ er vice president, Mrs. Efiie Stedman Sec
rotary and Mrs. J. Hazelton treasurer.
| The next meeting will be held at the YES
try Sept 20. All are invited to attend.
The monthly meeting of the Windham
| County Christian Workers union was
held in the Methodist church Thursday,
| Sept. /. The morning session was de
| voted to business The afternoon and
| evening sessions were open to the public
| \ good program was carried out and al
| though the attendance was small the
meeting was much enjoyed. In the after
| noon papers We're read upon What the
| Pulpit Expects of the Pew" What the
Pew Expects of the Pulpit" and Young
Peoples Place and Opportunity in the
| Christian Church" An hour of Bible
study was much enjoyed. In the evening
Rev. c. 5. Sherman preached an excellent
| sermon, which was followed by a short
social service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
VERNON.

Robert Parsons of Townshend is at
work for f. NJ. Heard.
The ladies' circle will meet in their
rooms next Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Tina Streeter resumed study in
the Greenfield high school this week.
Ralph Fairman, who has been in New
York several months, returned this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goodenough and
daughter, Dorothy, of Easthampton WIS.,
tied at Mr.. Streeter's.
CAPT. b. r. Allen returned last week
from The Weirs accompanied by his son,
Fred Allen, of East Point, near Atlanta,
Ga.
G. Ernest Hubbard of Meriden. Conn,
and Alden French of Springfield spent
Sunday and Monday at the Hubbard
farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jackson and
daughter, Martha, visited last week at
Charles Jacksons and b. a. Streeter's
this week
Miss Florence Johnson, who has been
spending two weeks with her cousin, Miss
leila Johnson, has returned to her home
in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie II. streeter and
little son of Greenfield visited at b. \.
Streeter's and called on their old friends
and neghbors this week.
w. @. Doolitte has sold to George +.
wood lot of six acres, recently bought by
Mr.. Doolttle from \. l.. Brooks.
Rev. r.. X Marvin will preach in the
Union church next Sunday at go p. m.
a meeting of the Young Peoples Chris
tian union will be held Immediately after
the church service. Topic for consider
alton, The Value of Honest Doubt" 1st
Thess 5:2l.
Miss Emma Shepardson, Egbert wal
dron and Everett Stockwell furnished an
excellent program for the Grange meet
ing last Saturday evening. At the close
of the musical and literary exercises they
served cake and coffee, which were APP
preciated
Our representative elect IS John T.
Wright, the successful and genial pro-
prietor of Oak Grove milk farm and VAL
ley View park. His many friends i'm
this vicinity heartily congratulate him on
scoring a point in the neck and neck
race. and his opponents as cheerfully
yield to him the palm of victory and ac-
cede most gladly to him the sole owner
ship of the patent (WrighD Of how to get
there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Absorption of Canada Atlantic.

The acquisition of the Canada Atlantic
railroad by the Grand Trunk system is
unquestionably a matter of a few weeks
time. In view of the rivalry over the
control of the Canada Atlantic in con-
nection with the development of rail-
ways in the Dominion it is manifest that
General Manager Charles NJ Hays would
not have caused the publication of the
notice of submission of an agreement
providing for the acquisition of the Can
ada Atlantic's franchise, property and as
sets and the guaranty of bonds of the
Canada Atlantic, If he had not already
secured an option necessitating simply
the approval of the Grand Trunk share
holders to assure the completion of the
deal. Otherwise he would have opened
through such publication the way to end
less strife with competitors for contro
of this valuable PROPERTY Burlington
Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Mrs. Henry V. Durham was in town
over Sunday.
Miss May Goodhue is teaching school
in the Rock hill district.
F. ]. Houghton is with his daughter,
Mrs True, in Epping, N. H.
Miss Maud Goodell went Monday to
Orange, where she will teach school.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Powers returned Saturday
from two weeks visit in East Haven.
Mrs. C. d. Knight and son, Carl, of
Putney visited in town one day last week.
Rollin Ranney has been spending a
weeks vacation in Fitchburg and Win
chester. Mass.
Mrs. Harlan Goodhue was in Bellows
Falls last week with her daughter, Mrs.
II. V. Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lidstrom of New York
city are spending a two weeks vacation
at l.. A. Goodells.
Mrs. Arthur Harlow and her two chill
dren, Fred and Mabel. are visiting her
sister in Norwich. Conn.
Mrs. Walter Harlow was in Brattle-
boro Monday to see her mother, Mrs.
Roberts, who is i'll there
j. o. Codding returned Monday to his
school in Rochester, this state. This is
his third year as teacher in the school,
Miss Nellie Cutting returned Saturday
to Hamilton, Mass. She is planning to
attend a normal school this fall and win
ter.
Hugh Wellman and his sister, Abbie,
and brother, George, went to Boston
Wednesday. Hugh expects to take up
his work in Tufts college, which he was
obliged to give up last winter on account
of illness. Miss Abbie and her brother,
George, will SO from Boston to Mortified,
Mimi, where they will attend school.
/
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Miss Faith W. Kidder has returned
from weeks vacation at North Wood
stock. y. II.
Rev. Mr.. Estabrook and family of Am
herst. Mass. are in town visiting friends
and relatives.
The season has closed at the Forest and
Stream club and the members have all re-
turned to their homes The season has
been one of the best in the history of
the association.
sylvester Smith. an old resident. now
living at Pennington Mimi. and wife are
visiting in town. Mr.. Smith was a soldier
from this town in Company f. 18th Yer
mont Volunteers, enlisting July 26, 1862
He was mustered out June "a, 1865. He at
tended the national encampment at Bos-
ton.
The Democratic rally held at Me-
mortal hall on Saturday evening was not
largely attended, a heavy thunder storm
keeping many at home without doubt. r.
$. Childs. John II. Senter, and Mr. Jack
son of Montpelier We're the speakers
State issues rather than national were
discussed.
Manager 2. \. Childs has been very for
tunate in securing the original Quincy
Adams Sawyer company for Tuesday,
Sept. %. and no one should fail to be pres
ent to enjoy this most popular entertain
ment. The Boston Herald has we'll said
Boston has truly stamped this play as
one of the best, the sweetest. purest. and
most wholesome of rural dramas" High
est commenda tons have been bestowed
wherever IT has been produced The
house should be filled to its capacity.
Mrs. Atdie A. Stebbins of Vermont
Vile. South Dakota, died at that place on
Monday, and the body was brought to
this place for burial on Thursday. Mrs.
Stebbins was the daughter of Freeman
Childs and was born in this town about
CO years ago. Edward Childs. Brainard F..
Childs and Nellie Childs were brothers
and sisters, all being dead with the eX-
ception of Brainard who lives in Topeka,
Kansas. Mrs. Stebbins was a worthy wo-
man, and her death will be deeply regret
ted by a large circle of friends and rel
atives.
AS previously mentioned the insurance
on the plant of the Readsboro Chair Man
/ destroyed by fire on the morning of Au-
licensed companies at reduced rates from
the regular tariff as established by the
| New England Exchange. Total amount
was $500, or about one-third of the act
ual property loss. w. C. Johnson. presi-
dent of the Lumber Mutual of Boston and
representing the Lumbermen's of Phila-
delphia, has settled and paid the losses in
! these two companies with characteristic
liberality and promptness. Mr.. Hart, rep
resenting the other companies, has beer
here and proofs of loss have been duly
! submitted.