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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

The Importance of Vermonts verdict
Tuesday is tnat it is a declaration for
Roosevelt and Fairbanks. The campaign
in this state was waged on national is
sues. The Democrats tried as never be-
fore to raise a question over state eX-
penses, danger to liquor license law, etc,
but their efforts in this direction were
easily answered. Oregon's 10000 in June
and Vermont's $1,000 in September, show
ing the sentiment in two extremes of the
country, are hopeful augury for the sue
cess of the national ticket in November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
9 1 ,556. .

These are the figures which Vermont
has carried to an eXpectant nation,
through the election of Bell and Stearns
as governor and lieutenant governor to
indicate the sentiment toward Roosevelt
and Fairbanks.
1t is the greatest Republican plurality
ever recorded, with the single exception
Of 1896, and is the partys greatest vic
tory in the state in so years, taking into
consideration the detection of the gold
Democrats in 1896.
The total vote for the two leading can
didates is Bell, Republican. 4s,O77; Por-
ter, Democrat. 1854. The Republican
plurality -four years ago was 1892.
Mr. Porter the Democratic nominee
was highly compimented by the over
turn in his town. where four years ago
the vote stood $50 to 81 in favor of the
Republicans, while this year the Demo-
Gratis had a majority, holding 14S votes
to 119 for their opponents This was
Democratic gain in point of majority of
1873.
Three ballots were necessary in Towns
hend. the representative elect receiving
one majority. The representatives, from
Dummerston and Vernon also pulled
through by a single vote.
The next Legislature will contain four
Democrats from this county, from Will
mington, Nottingham, Dover and Rock
ingham. In Grafton 141 votes were cast,
of which +. II. Clark had 70, A. NJ. CoVey,
Republican. 81. n. r. Davis. Republican,
36, and S. r. Pettingill Democrat, IL.
Three experienced Legislators will go from
this county-Speaker Merrifeld. Mr. Mel
endy Of Londonderry and Mr. Sherwin of
Jamaica. both eX-senators.
The complete vote of the Windham
county towns the votes of four years ago
and the list of representatives. elect will
be found below
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

y tabulation of the returns with two
small towns missing. compared with those
of 1900 shows that the Republicans gain
ed i'm eight counties-Addison, Caledonia,
Essex, Grand Isle, Orange, Orleans,
Washington and Windham, an aggregate
of 99S votes. They lost in six counties
Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, La
moille. Rutland and Windsor, an aggre-
gate of 1882. making a net Republican
loss of 4i4. On the other hand, the Dem
ocrats gained in only three counties
Chittenden, Grand Isle and Windsor, an
aggregate of PIP votes, losing in the
other IL an aggregate of 1241, making IA
net Democratic loss of 1929.
The next Legislature will be more COM
pletely controlled by the Republicans
than for many years. The senate will be
solidly Republican, where last year there
were five Democrats.
Returns for the house show 1S6 Repub-
licans, 80 Democrats three Independ-
ents and two citizens members Last
year the Democrats had 90 members in
the house.
William a. Lee, Republican. was elect
ed representative of Bristol at o'clock
Wednesday morning after IL ballots had
been taken. In Waterbury J. F. Ship
man was elected by one majority on the
eighth ballot. He is a relative of SEN
ator Dillingham;.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
REPUBLICAN PLURALITY 1856
Figures Larger Than in Any Year Except Republican Gains in
Eight Counties Senate Sody Republican and Less Than 80
Democratic Representatives

Republican by a majority of eight on the
second ballot A. c. Humphrey, the Re-
publican nominee, had a plurality of 26
on the first ballot in Burlington, but was
beaten by a majority of As on the second
ballot. Rev. ID. ]. O'Sullivan was re-
elected in st. Adams, receiving 634 votes
to 499 for Col. \. a. Hall. c.. S. Vain
wright was the choice of the Republicans
of Middlebury. In Rutland Ex-senator
Noyes was defeated after three ballots
by G.. A. Smith, the Labor candidate,
Smith having S72 votes and Noyes 532
on the first ballot the vote stood Noyes
9SJ Welch, Democrat, COG, and Smith 647.
c. l.. Gates, a Democrat, was elected in
Morristown on the seventh ballot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Newfane returns j. II. Merrifield to the
house of representatives, as a matter OF
course, and 1t will be in accordance with
precedent should he be reelected to the
speakership Mr.. Merrfield will make no
contest for the election, but 1t will accord
with the wishes of MS friends if the honor
is given him. All reports or intimations,
that c. c. Fits of Brattleboro will be a
candidate for the speakership ought to be
stopped at their inception. Mr., Fits has
no desire for the office and will heartily
favor Mr.. Merrifield's reelection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Eli H. Porter has good reason to be
proud of the vote of his town on the gov
ernorship, which changed from Repub-
lican majority of 6S four years ago to a
Democratic majority of 90 this year. And
Walden did pretty well, thank you by
increasing its Republican majority of 5S
to 109. There were only nine votes
against Mr.. Bell in his own town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Fits WON BY 233
Had Plurality Over N. J. Moran,
Democrat, by 273

Large Vote With a Republican Gain Com
pared with Four Years Ago-sherlf
Mcclure Ahead Of Ticket.
Election day dawned bright and clear
in Brattleboro Tuesday with every con-
diton favorable for getting out n good
vote. The attendance was small at 0
o'clock. when First Constable L. r. Thay-
er called to order and gave directions for
voting, which began Immediately. Less
than 100 persons we're in the hall at the
time, and this number included Mr.. Fits
and Mr.. Moran, the nominees for town
representative, who, just before o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

The Republican plurality is larger than
in 1900 and the majority smaller. This
peculiar combination OF results is due to
some extent to the Socialist vote which
was apparently drawn IN larger propor-
ton from the Democrats than from the
Republicans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Incomplete returns from the congress
sional vote indicate a plurality for Foster
in the 1st district of 13, $50 and for Has
kins in the % district of 16 800. The vote
for the minor candidates ran about the
same as in fromer years. Nearly COM
plete returns show 5S7 votes for Charles
T.. Morse of Springfield. the socialist can
didate, and 1876 votes for II. f. Comings
of Richford, who headed the prohibition
ticket. The vote for Morse by counties
was as follows: Addison, .; Bennington,
%; Caledonia. 21: Chttenden. H. Essex,
:; Franklin, 81: Lamoille 20: Orange, 80; ;
Orleans, %; Rutland $50: Washington,
so: Windham, 1856; Windsor. 81; total,
5s7.
The new house will have many prom-
nent men within it's number. some of
them experienced in legislation. Among
those who are likely to be leaders may
be mentioned c. c. Fits of Brattleboro,
Guy Start of Bakersfield. Jed p. Ladd OF
Alburg. Linus Leavens of Cambridge, w.
w. Mills of Barton, ev-Gov. Grout of
Derby, Fletcher ID. Proctor of Proctor
Speaker Merrifield of Newfane, +. w
Agan of Ludlow, ex-senator Charles
Downer of Sharon, Justus Dartt OF
Springfield and Il. B. Galusha of Royal
ton.
Among the Democrats elected-and
their number will probably fall little
short of 30-will be Father O'Sullivan Of
st. Adams. c. II. Pape of Barre and V.
y. Bullard of Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Wanted--ReaI Estate.

Scarcely day goes over but what in talking
with people on different subjects we find they
own real estate somewhere. Now we would
like to know where it rs located. Ten years in
business has given us fair idea of values and
we think we could handle it for you no matter
where located. 1t wont cost you much to call
or write. Anything in real estate anywhere,
sell or exchange.
small farm for large one, another wants good
village place for farm, and so it goes. Come
and see If we can better you financially.
34tf EDGETT & CO., Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Credit is due to the Republican state
committee and to the Republican league,
into which James Fisk Hooker infused the
elixir of life. Perfect September weather
and the hot representative contests in
nearly all of the large towns had much to
do with getting out a big vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
September Elections in Vermont.

Black face type indicates vote for gov
ernor in a presidential year
MARKS years when Democrats carried
the country by electing either President
or Congress.
''Clement, a Republican, running as an
Independent on a local option platform,
received 2S,201 votes, which accounts for
the Reduced Democratic and Republican
vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
PractIcaI MarbIe CIeaner,

Is prepared to execute all orders for cleaning,
resetting, righting up and repairing monu-
ments, headstones, markers and curbing, in
both granite and marble. satisfaction qua
ranteed or no pay; all work done under my
personal supervision. For terms and prices
address l.. NJ. WILLIS, Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

ing its favorite, Frank Agan of Ludlow,
to start in the speakership sweepstakes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

This year two towns, Eden and Water
Vile. report no election and at last ac-
counts Huntington was still voting. OF
the towns reporting only 81 have sent
Democrats and three are given as indie
pendents and 202 Republicans are al
ready reported elected with the names OF
seven representatives to be reported.
There will be three eX-speakers in the
membership of the coming house, one of
whom is an ex-governor.
DR.. George T. Adams (Rep.) will con-
test the election of eX-GoV. Josiah Grout
as town representative from Derby on
the ground that the ballot box was turn
ed before the time fixed by law.
All the Republican county tickets in the
state We're elected with the exception of
the Republican candidate for sheriff in
Chittenden county, where Brownell OF
Burlington was beaten by f. II. Horton,
a Democrat who ran on the fusion tick
ct
There were protracted contests in sew
eral OF the large towns. In st. Johns
bury w. A. Kicker, the regular Republi-
can nominee, was elected by a majority
of seven on the fourth ballot In Barre
G. ii. Pape, who represented the city two
years ago, was elected over B. II. Wells,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

That 1000 prediction looked like an iri-
descent dream, but if all the counties had
done as well Caledonia, where it orig
mated, it might have been an accomplish
ed fact.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

The work of the Democratic Advertising
Agent appears to have been a paying
propostion-for the Republicans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Caledonia county not only furnishes the
governor but the youngest member of
the legislature, NJ NJ. Stocker, % years
old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

Perhaps it was the Democratic broad
sides of advertising in Republican papers
that did it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Republican National Nominations.
For President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Of New York.
For Vice President,
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
Of Indiana.

General Apathy and General Kuropatkln
seem to be in full retreat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Windham County Vote in 1900.

The vote of Windham county at the
September election, 1900, is given herewith
for purpose of comparison:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
For Sale.

My house on Oak street, containing nine
rooms, besides bath, ETC.; good cellar and vege-
table room. House heated by furnace and
wired for electric lighting; gas in each room
and cellar; hot aud cold water on two floors.
House in good condition. Terms reasonable.
CORA c. LEONARD,
rs Chaplin Street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

One letter is often important. 1t makes
lots of difference whether II is an Office or
an officer that is seeking an man.-[Sat.
Eve. Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Town Representatives.

Athens, Holland j. Hastings.
Brattleboro, c. C. Fits.
Brookline, ROYAL l.. Marsh.
Dover Fred f. Ryther. ODem)
Dummerston, W. F. Walker.
Grafton, F.. II. Clark.
Guilford, w. II. Tyler.
Halifax, F. r. Miner.
Jamaica, Daniel Sherwin.
Londonderry, ]. w. Melendy.
Marlboro, II. II. Shaw.
Newfane, ]. H. Merrifeld
Putney, A. NJ. Corser.
Rockingham, e. r. Campbell. (Dem)
Somerset-Fred V. johnson.
Stratton, Abel ]. Pike.
Townshend. F. II. Willard.
Vernon, John T. Wright
Wardsboro, f. NJ. Fits.
Westminster. S. NJ Nutting.
Whitingham, II. G. Porter. Dem)
Wilmington. Leonard A. Brown. (Dem)
Windham, II. E. Wood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

The population of Japan increased from
33,110,79S in 1872 to 46,S04,999 in 1898,
and is Increasing rapidly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Special 9ntices.
L. M. WILLIS,

UNRANK MORSE. PROFESSIONAL HOUSE
u CLEANER, b5 Elliot St, Brattleboro .3I-3S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
To do 1t now

is the first condition of Insurance; to
keep it up is the second There must be
continuity about 1t. Take hold and not
let 60 With this idea, a Policy is money
in the bank and an Annuity is inexhaust-
ibe. 54th year and doing business in 30
states. Natl Life Ins. Co. of VT. (Mu-
tual.) Organized 1850.
H. &. TAYLOR & SON.
Brattleboro. General Agents,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
An Active M an

Wanted to sell in BrattleborO and vicinity, a
per cent security which has IA years expert
ence without default. Address p. o. Box
3088, Boston, Mass. SILT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
For Sale.

farm of 1873 acres in BrattlebOro, 20 minutes
drive to the village; about 30 acres of early
tillage land, lots of wood and sprout land and
some timber; fair buildings, good water, good
pasture and a sugar place of 100 trees. Price
$500. Somebody is going to get a bargain.
CHARLES w. SARG ENT, Braftleboro, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
Eor Sale.

DOR sALE-Pigs. A. G. BARNES, Vernon,
H VT. 30tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

NOR SALE-The house and lot at the corner
I of South Main and Washington streets
MRS. L. F. HOWE. Brattleboro. 36-39
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

LNOR SALE-Pigs. W. F. WALKER, Dunn
IL merston, VT. 36tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

NOR SALE Horse and carriage, harness,
Il etc. Address "H." Phoenix Office. 37-lt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

NOR SALE-Light manufacturing business.
H Address, FREEMAN BROS, Brattleboro,
VT. SILT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09
G1anted.
WTANTED-Good help for cutting wood
w and logs. HOLDEN & MARTIN, Brat
tleboro. 27-tf

NTANTED-A second girl: "a week if
w satisfactory. MRS. GEORGE E. CROW
ELL, Bratteboro. 35tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-09-09

NOR SALE Oak chiffonier bed, baby
- carriage, child's chair, crib. two bicycles,
etc. Private sale Sept TO- 8 Spruce st. Silt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-08

portns. Not enough labor Is snPloye1
IN factories 10 bring the money i'OHi
a., ou,sjds world. and those there can
-, continue 10 live ON each olhrr'
Is,,or, a business standpoint Tie uN
nrolably practices the greatest e'0h-
omy Of any in the world. one usp~I1
ment store supplies all wants III nn
average city OF 10000 dozens OF s'o'e
rooms and hundreds OF clerks are ie'
,uired Here IL is all done away Win.
10 money is spent in luXuries. iet
wi,bal II Is only an experiment ana
undoubtedly IL will take the utues
from members in the outside world 10
sus,ain il for some time 10 come. MIS-
sionaries are building up the faith IN
many countries, and the big organiLa-
lion NAV break all past records and De
a success. But will i'll II II eollapses,
those who have their money Invested
will he I'm an extremely bad shape.
A large share of the business Is done
nv coupon books of 50 and slO Nalue'
These books are accepted the same us
cash. as they are redeemable at the
hank in cash. But lately, since the
financial trouble. the bank has reiuseu
70 redeem them until later. ! asked an
intelligent boy If the people believe 4.
would be success. lie replied that all
who were not hypocrites did. one can
easily imagine how unpleasant IL
would be in Zion City for person
who should lose faith. He would De
classed as a hypocrite, when wouiu
taboo him more than a scab would be
in a labor organization, for nothing Is
as strong as religious fanaticism.
Zion City is an ideal location for a
town site. Close to the lake, II gets
the cool breeze. Clean and clear IL
the atmosphere. 1t covers territory
of probably thirty miles square, large
enough to make city OF lOo'UOo III
hobitapts. With great financial shrewd'
ness. he has sold in his LOGO year lease
plan lots around the outside, and the
inside il becoming more valuable every
day. III with the influx OF people
bringing their savings, and the uthe'
of converts this town can be sustained
for the next two years it may be on
financial paying basis. If this shoult
occur the movement would be 80 wei
organized ii wouldn't stop, and ne"
church and new faith will have beel
established, and if carried TO an ex
IRENE an autocratic government woul'
be established In this country wher
the general overseer could dictate Will
as high a hand and as great II powe
as the car of Russia. And to tn
writer therein eventually lies its great
est weakness. The people of this coun
try by principle and precept are edu
Gated to do their own thinking and b
: their own dictators. The principle
too deeply planted to be uprooted b.
the fervor of a new religious faith.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-08

,ciisr viii iay out four ARTIFICIAL lakes
T,,.sa will be connected with miniature
cansls and surrounded by shaded
drives and walks
So far he has purchased about 49,
90 worth OF trees. shrubs ana rare
plsnts with which TO beautify bis e.
tate. Several agents are trying to ony
i've farms around Buitermilk noun
tain. as he PROPOSES to make the noun
tain a game preserve and deer range
At the present time the mountain na,
been stocked with foxes. squirrels guam
and other birds. and the owner main
t,ins a game warden 20 keep poachers
away. u..
Surrounding the new mansion VIII oe
italian and French gardens connee'en
with terraces. and on the steep summit
Of Kykuit hill a magnificent plaza VIII
be laid out
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-08
TRAVELLING eY WEIGHT
Radical Change. which the t5l,-,.-
Innovation May Rring Ahast

The officers Of the Pueblo auT I..-,...
Valley railway in Colorado. sl s...--..
line seventeen miles In length. Iat-a.
ci,led To adopt q passenger iarl SIS
TEN whereby Persons desiring 90 l.
carried over the road must pas a,,,s
lng 10 their weight instead 81 by III.
mile. as usual Ia the United Sisfs.
SAYS the Chicago Inter Oceau.
Passengers. a dispatch says. will.
required 10 step upon scales al DE t,l..
FL Office and will be charged az tie rata
Of II. cents u pound for the round tr-,
between Pueblo and Beulah and fo-
shorter trips proportionately Til, S.
TEN Is said to have been adopted viii
success ON some European lines.
The Colorado line Is one OF small Inn.
portance. OF course. being a purely local
affair. but II the new tariff pring.pla
proves successful in this instance {,
may be applied TO the handling of Dos
senger traffic on the trunk lines. In
that event and in cases where person,
are planning TO take long Journeys they
will OF course 60 into training In sd.
vance with the purpose Of reducing
their weight TO the minimum. The IA.
Their Of large family will be enabled
10 make quite a considerable saving on
a thousand mile trip 10 be taken hy his
loved ones II he reduces them 10 milk
and water diet for month or two BE-.
fore entering upon the journey. AMI.
fat remedies will Of course under such
circumstances become more popular
than ever. for lean people will be- able
to travel much more cheaply than those
who are troubled with a tendency "a
embonpoint.
As natural result of the innovation,
should II be generally adopted by our
common carriers, people who are about
to be weighed will of course remove all
| metal articles either in the way Of
knives, keys or coin from the pockets
and divest themselves of all surplus
clothing. They will also purchase their
tickets before rather than after meals.
and shrewd and experienced travellers
will drink charged mineral water 50
that they may be light and efferyescent
when they step upon the scales.
All necessary details of this improved
tariff arrangement doubtless will be at.
tended to including preferential
round trip rate for persons who visit
the health resorts in an emaciated con.
dition and return with their blood full!
of iron and their hearts full of joy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-01-08
WHY SPENCER NEVER WE'D.


PhilOsopher's Ideal Too High-Hated
Women Only as a Generality.
Personalia on the late Herbert Spen.
Ger are naturally plentiful just now,
says a London cable dispatch to the
New York American.
The most surprising fact connected
with the great philosophers boyhood is
that he was inattentive and idle and
fond of play fishing, bird nesting and
country rambles.
His father encouraged him in these
hayward courses, only insisting that he
should devote some portion of his time
to the study of accurate drawing. prob
ably with view to the boys follow
ing. as he afterward did, the profession
of an engineer.
Another strange thing about Spencer
was that he was never a voluminous
reader and knew hardly anything of
foreign languages. He was wont to
say that If he were to read as much as
other people he would know as little
as they.
The sage remained bachelor all his
life. He was. in fact, specimen Of
that rare animal. the woman hater-at
least as regards the generality Of the
sex. His ideal woman was set on an
almost inaccessible pinnacle.
In society Spencer was great taker.
prone to be argumentative and taking
delight in the discontinue of his vic
tim. In all little matters he was fidge-
ty, as became an old bachelor, and
rather inclined to be brusque in his
manner.
He constantly refused the numerous
honors and distinctions proffered by
the universities and other institutions.