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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09
SOIL CULTURE DISCOVERY.
Scientists Plans to Enlist Bacteria
in the Aid OF the Farmers.

| ~AA~ ~Aa0 VI tHO AEEGTS,
(hnorcille Journal and Tri5une)
a discovery that has attracted
widespread interest throughout the
country is that of the practical appli-
cation to the soil of nitrogen n-fixing
bacteria.
The man to whom the credit of
this achievmentis is due is DR.. George
L. Moore, head of the labratory of
the Department of Agriculture. DIR.
Moore patented his process and then
magnanimously decided his patent to
the Department of Agriculture, in
trust for the American people.
Scientists have long since possessed
the knowledge that one of the most
important elements in the food of
plant life is nitrogen. A German
professor discovered that some plants
such as peas, beans, etc., gather more
nitrogen from the atmosphere than
others. Therefore, after a crop of
peas or beans, the soil is left in a
better condition, and the yield of the
succeeding crop is improved. His
next step was to determine that on
the roots of the plants that pro-
duced Improvement IN the soil were
numbers of rounded bulbs, called
nodules, and subsequent examina
ton proved these nodules to be the
habitation of millions of microbes
that were continually absorbing nj
trogen from the air and converting
it into food for the plant.
DR.. Moore's discovery was that of
a method whereby these germs can
be gathered and multiplied and
finally distributed with the soil, there
to absorb the nitrogen from the air
and infuse it into the life of the
plant. He has perfected an arrange
ment whereby he can fill a small
piece of cotton with millions of the
germs and after drying it send it to
any part of the country for applica-
ton.
The experiments of the method
show wonderful results, in some in
stances the yield increasing eight or
ten fold. 1t does not require scien-
tist to apply the culture, full direc.
tlons accompanying his sample pack
ages, which can be followed by any
intelligent farmer. Only certain
plants are directly affected by the
treatment, the most common of
which are peas, beans, clover, vetch,
alfalfa, etc. However, after SOW
ing of lands with inoculated seed
the soil is left in such an improved
condition that any crop following
feels the effect. Cnder such circum-
stances potatoes have been known to
increase 80 per cent, cotton 40 per
cent, wheat 46 per cent, and oats
800 per cent.
To try an experiment with this
wonderful discovery all that is nec-
essary is to write to the department
at Washington and information and
sample packages will be mailed free
of charge to any address. In writing
the prospective planter should name
the plant which he intends sowing
and the time for planting.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09
THEFELLow wHoFIGHrsALoNy

The fellow who fights life's battles alone.
with never word of cheer,
WIN never friend his help to lend,
with never a comrade near
'Tis he who has need Of a stalwsrt hand
And heart not given to moan
For he tolls and struggles for more than
life,
The fellow who fights aionel
God bless the fellow who fights alone.
And arm his soul with strength
TIL safety out Of the battle rout
lie conquering comes at length,
Till far and near into every ear
The fame of his fight is blown,
iiIi friend and foe the victor shall know;
The fellow who fights alonei
Chariot.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09

Those who will persist In closing their ears
against the continual Recommendation of DR.,
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, will
have long and bitter fight with their trou-
lies. IL not ended earlier by fatal termination
Read what I. II. Beail, OF Bcail, Miss, has tc
say; "Last fall my wife had every symptom
OF consumption. She took DR.. Kings New
discovery after everything else had failed
Improvement came at once and four bottle.
entirely cured her." Guaranteed by IT. j
Haydon 4 Son, Iryington, and Z. c. Richard
son, Kilmarnock at
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive
Occasionally life itself is the price of mis-
take. but ycu'n never be wrong IL YOU take
Dr. Kings New Life Pins for Dyspepsia, piz-
illness, Headache. Liver or Bowel troubles.
They are gentle ye. thorough. CSC. at z. G.
Richardson, Kilmaruock; T. j. Haydon s. Son,
Irvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09
NUMBER 10.
TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

pride
was entirely destroyed rom which
oocshom which
srer
ebayefn theb
and o. r.
ana capacity three times we ehadbe ''''
e&pe 10 our
e many vors extended TO us
The VIM. ]. Hooper Manufacturing Co.,
2O2 West Camden ST. RATTTM2)TE Mr
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09

he real estate above mentioned
to satisfy the taxes levies interest charges thereon will
be sold at public auction the 1908
the hours of ten the morning and in front
unless the amount for which delinquent together
with the interest costs and charges shall paid
December 9th, 1904. : ~
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.

list OF real estate Lancaster delinquent
Act approved March F - -
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1904-12-09
Has stood rae Test % Years

The old. original GROVES Tasteless Chill
Tonic. You know what you are taking. 1t is
iron and quinine In q tasteless form, No cure,
no pay, sos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07
PRACTICING THEIR STUNTS.
Young Athletes Preparing for Field
Day Contest at Coliseum.

Many of the boys of the city are busy on
the public Fairgrounds practicing their va
rious stunts in preparation for the field
day contest to be held at the Coliseum next
Saturday, September 10. at 1:30 pm. In
yitatlons have been sent out by the pub
lie Fairgrounds committee" and 1t Is ex-
pected that a good many public-spirited
citizens will be present to cheer on the
young athletes.
Mr.. Cuno H. Rudolph. chairman of the
committee. has invited a number of the
city's leading business men to serve as
judges, referees, announcers. starters and
in other official capacities In connection
with the athletic meet. Mr.. Rudolph says
the Fairgrounds committee believes that
these field day contests will prove to be
valuable method of developing good citizen
ship in the boys and youths who have
played upon the Fairgrounds. The Coli
scum will be thrown open Saturday to ali
who care to attend. The committee ex-
poets all men and women who would like
TO recall the days of their youth to attend.
After number OF events" including q
io0-yard dash. a 220-yard dash, a quarter
m ae run. running broad jump. a running
hish Jump. shot putting. q relay race.
wrestling and throwing. a game Of base ball
will be played by selected teams represent
ing rival Fairgrounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07

Roc instead of 69c for the best
Wv Salem Sheets. Full size
and ready to use.
no instead of Ice for the popu-
lar Up. R." Pillow Case.
Ready to use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07
VERMONT BY $4,000.
Republican Managers Regard the Re
suit as Prophetic

= A dispatch from White River Junction.
VT, last night says: Returns received at
midnight indicate that the republicans won
a signal victory in today's state election, In
that they held their own and elected the
head of their ticket by plurality equal If
not greater, than that returned for Will
lam w. Stickney when he was elected gov
ernor in 1900. Stickney, however received
the support of many gold democrats, and
the republicans generally did not look for
more than 5000 plurality in today's cleo
ton. Stickney was elected four years ago
by 31,2S2 plurality over Senter.
Today IT'S out of the 246 cities and towns
of the state gave Bell (Rep.). for governor,
33120: Porter (Dem.). 1922. The same
places in 1900 gave Stickney (Rep.) 81 752:
senter (Dem.). lO.6s2 Compared with the
figures of the election of 1900. the vote to-
day. SO far as returned. shows republican
gain of 1 per cent and a democratic loss of
per cent. II the cities and towns still to
be heard from show similar republican
gains. Bell was elected by plurality even
greater than Stickney received.
Secretary A. E. Watson of the republican
state committee claims the state by 81 90
plurality.
The state officers elected are:
GovernOr-Charles ]. Bell of Walden.
Lieutenant governor-Charles H. Stearns
of Johnson.
IreaSurer-Jonn L. Bacon OF Hartford.
Secretary of state-Frederick c. Fleet
wood of Morrisviile
Auditor of accounts-Horace F. Graham
of Craftsbury.
David j. Foster of Burlington was elected
to Congress from the first district, and Kit
tredge Haskins of Brattleboro from the
second district.
The vote for representatives followed
closely that for governor. and with the
exception of the three northern counties.
where local issues affected the normal vote,
the complexion of the legislature was prac-
ticaliy unchanged. This indicates that SEN
ator Redneid Proctor will be reelected at
the coming session OF the legislature.
The campaign was hard fought by both
Of the leading parties, the democrats bend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07
Moses Annual Sept. Furniture Sale
and clearance of Carpets and Rugs. llth& F..
advertisement
Five Shot in a Kentuckv Feua

dispatch from Lexington, KY, says:
For the first time In three years MEM
bers of the Griffin and PhiIpott fac
tons In the famous Clay county feud
met saturday night at a dance given by
Henry Thompson on Saxton's creek near
the Owsley county line, and when the smoke
of battle cleared 1t was found that Bud
Griffin and Jim Philpott were dead. while
Tim Virgins. brother-in-law of Pete Phil
pott. and two members of the Griffin fac
ton were seriously wounded,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07

ing their efforts to a reduction OF the re-
publican majority of 31,3I2 given tc Will
lam w. Stickney for governor in 1900 The
republicans conceded a falling off from
these. figures. owing to the probable loss
OF the gold democratic vote but a plural
tty of less than 5000 for the head of the
republican ticket would have been con-
strued as indicating decline in republican
sentiment.
The following table gives the republican
plurality at the September election in Yer
mont in the last six presidential years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07

zEc for usual 81 Satin Pillow
"oS Tops and Burlap Slips. orna-
mented with silk applique flowers.
Art Department, near G street door,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07
Yamagata the Conservative

Inc Marquis Yamagata resembles Lord
SALISBURY. late prime minister of England
Compared with his associates whom baya
named he Is dull and heavy, but his sturdy
honest conservative character has m.de
MN most useful in the capacity of a vybeeIo
Morse and his loyalty and devotion tn tho
emperor mas never been questioned. Yama-
sata is SAID to have no ideas of his own
WnIch Is not true; but he does not proclaim
opinions ike Ito. Okuma and Itazaki. He
IS reserved, phlegmatic and patient. He Is
more like German in disposition and hah
Its OF thought than a Japanese and has
proved to be the "old reliable, In the list
OF Japanese statesmen
He has always been the recognized Ieaaer
OF the conservative element In Jananesa
pontlcs lie believes In the divine oriein
and inspiration Of the emperor: he is On
posed 10 all democratic tendencies and CON
sioers parliament an impertinent nuisanca
he and Ito, the leaders of the conservatire
ana the liberal parties. have been alternate
~ prime ministers ever since the constitu-
uon was proclaimed and the present system
OF government was adopted ,1hen the
people or the parliament have lost conf
dence In one the emperor has always sum-
moned The other to form cabinet.
1t Is popular joke. with quite as m,,cb
truth as humor, that Yamagata and Ito
nave had a definite but secret understand
ing during all these years, and that. al
tnough supposed to be rivals and antago-
hiSts, they have never ceased to be the
most intimate and confidential friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07
The Palais Royal.
Per Cent Discount.
y 3
Nv

Closing out the 1904 seasons
patterns. It's the bargain time
Of the year-especially for fine
goods. One-quarter deducted
FROM Palais Royal prices brings
you best of Home Needs at less
than half credit store quota
tons. Take elevator to base
ment floor and secure IS per
cent discount on all Lamps,
Cut Glass, Bric-a-Brac, Dinner
and Toilet Sets, Refrigerators,
Water Coolers, Filters, Ice
Cream Freezers, Gas Ranges,
Gas and Oil Stoves, Parlor
Clocks, Lawn Mowers, Trunks
and Bags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-07

Fine $3.50 hand-sewed Surpass
and Cadet Kid
also ais guaranteed guar; iced SO.65
l. ced Boots. -
styles at.........
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
Henry A. Chaplin,

Henry a. Chaplin died at his home on
Chaplin street about 10 o'clock Wednes-
day evening. He had been i'm declining
health for "A long time, and this decline
had become very marked within the wear
past. The final collapse from general
nervous breakdown came about two weeks
ago. Mr. Chaplin was born in Greenfield
oct. g. 1883, and was the only child Of
Julius l.. Chaplin and his wife. Parnal
Blake Mansfield. lie graduated from the
Greenfield high school at Il and from
that time until he was u was employed
in the drug store of Rowland q Lowell
of Greenfield. He then took the two
years course at the New York College of
Pharmacy, where he graduated at the
head of his class, receiving the gold medal
for general scholarship, and giving the
class Valedictory. He was then a clerk
in the New York and Newport stores of
Caswell x Massey ana afterward of Cas-
well x Hazard. From that store he came
to BrattlebOro in December. 1884. when
he bought and took possession of what
was then known as the Chaplin drug store,
now the Brooks House Pharmacy remain
ing there until the fan Of 1898. lie was an
unusually accomplished druggist and
chemist, alert and well informed on every
thing pertaining to his profession lie
possessed attractive personal qualities,
and the memory of him at his best will
always he dear to those nearest to him.
Mr. Chaplin married oct. 6, 1888, Maria
Jane Cotton of New York city. who sur
wives him with five children.
When i'm health Mr.. Chaplin had been
active and enthusiastic in Masonic circles
He was past master of Columbian lodge
a member of the Royal Arch chapter and
of Beauseant commandery. He was also
member of the Improved Order of Red
Men. The funeral will be held from the
house tomorrow afternoon at $50. under
the auspices of Beauseant commandery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
Enhraim S. Stoddard

Ephraim 5. Stoddard died at his home
in Carrollton. New orleans. June /. He
was "a native of Windham county who had
achieved notable and rarely useful and
successful career
lie was the son Of Levi and Ermina
Wym1n Stoddard and was born in 1S36
on "Stoddard hill' in West Dummcre-
ton. He was educated under L. +. Ward
at Westminster ana Bcrnardston. and at
the outbreak Of the civil war was teach
er i'm southern Missouri. He went To- Hi
nois. where he enlisted I'm the 18th Illinois
regiment lie was under Grant i'm the
NickshurE campaign and was taken pris-
oner at the battle of Mansfield After his
release he was placed in charge of the
jefferson post hospital at Memphis Tenn.
After his return from the war he mar
riod Miss peucy l.. Crafts of Whatelv
Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard took up
their residence in New Orleans which has
ever since been their home He soon he
came prominent in the larger affairs OF the
state. He was superintendent of educa-
ton in the Freedmcu's bureau ana was
the father OF the first system Of public
education in the state OF Louisiana. Serv-
ing as secretary of the board of educa-
tion several years lie went into business
on leaving the public service and had been
successful as a wholesale grocer. He took
a leading part in organizing the Produce
Exchange i'm 1898 ana. with the execution
president until the exchange was incor-
poratcd with the board of trade of which
he was a director at the time of his
death. He was assistant postmaster at
New orleans for two years. was COM
mandcr of the Grand Army of the Repuh-
lie for Louisiana and Mississippi and as
sistant Quartermaster for the same states
closing up his accounts in that Office only
week or two before his death.
He had written widely for the public
prints and in former years was well
known as q humorous writer under the
nom de plume of "Pog Woggin." While
always q stanch Republican In politics. ne
enjoyed to the full the respect and con-
iidonce of the southern community I'm
which he dyed This was because he was
man Of absolute honor. of strong Convic-
lions ana broad principles The New Or
leans Pcaynne, in recording his death.
speaks of Mr. Stoddard as soldier. edu-
Gator. patriot, captain of industry and
honorable NAM adding: such an hon
orablo record as falls 10 few men to make
WAS achieved 10y Ephraim Stoddard"
Mr.. Stoddard is survived by his wife
three sons ana daughter. one brother
also survives, Aonzo Stoddard of Hast
ngs. Neb.. and three sisters. Mrs. LEROY
knight and Mrs. Henry Timson of West
Brattleboro Another brother. Horace r.
Stoddard, died several years ago at the
old homestead in West Dummerston Mr..
Stoddard always retained his interest in
his old friends and neignbors and had
made frequent visits here,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
DEATH OF BENIN PERRY.
Long Time Employe Of Estey organ
Company and Member Of Several Or
ganizations OF Men.

Company and Member Of Several Or
ganizations OF Men.
Benn Perry, 55 died Sunday night at
the home of his sister. Mrs Dennis H.
Tasker. on Highland street where he had
lived about three weeks. The cause of his
death was chronic brights disease AL
though he had been i'm i'll health several
years he was able to be up and dressed
until within two or three days of his
death Mr.. Perry was born in Newfane
March -, 1919, and was the NTH of eight
children of William G. ana Maria Camp
belD Perry His father was a widely
known hotel man, having conducted the
Shelburne Falls House the Bloody Brook
House i'm Deerlield and the old Brattle-
boro House after leaving Newfane. lie
was i'm the Brattleboro House during the
war Benn Perry was about four years
old when the family left Newfane. They
went TO Sheburne Fails and Deorheld and
came to Brattleboro about 1865.
Mr.. Perry attended the Brattleboro pub
lie schools and the Burnside Military
academy of which COL G.. A. Miles was
principal Afterwards he entered the en-
ploy of the Estcy Organ company and
learned the trade Of tuning. lie was with
that company some 30 years and for brief
periods was with the Burditt Organ com
pany I'm Chicago and I'm an organ factory
in Boston. For the past two years or
more he acted as ianitor for the Hydro
fountain club, I'm the Glliot street steamer
house. For many years ne was q member
of tho fire department. ana he had been
a member of the Eeioy Guard. Back in
the sixties he was member Of the old
military band. remaining with that or
SANITATION until 10 lisbanded After the
First Regiment band was organized he
WIS member some - years Tie was
man Of % good deal of native ability kind
hearted and generous. loyal friend and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
Letter to E. E. Perry & Co.,
Bratleboro, VT.

Dear Sirs: Clothing is just like paint;
ii fits or it don't; it wears or it don't,
turns weather and water or not and
goes out of fashion.
What do we wear clothes for? Did
you ever think of it? Different persons
have different reasons, no doubt, but
one paints Devoe for beauty, to be in
the fashion, and keep out water.
Fashion says paint We all paint There
is beauty in paint; we paint a good deal
for that And buildings are costly and
fashionable; put on a waterproof two or
three coats of paint, and your buildings
last as long as you keep them dry. 1t
costs nothing to paint; it costs your
buildings not to.
Devoe is the paint that lasts; disap-
pointing paints are the paints that cost.
Yours truly
2S f. w. DEVOE & co.
p. S. Robbins G. Cowles sell our paint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
C. M. Park, Tutor.
Principal BRATTLEBORO PRIVATE
SCHOOL. Shorthand taught.

Have your pianos tuned by f. II. Day,
the most expert piano tuner and repairer
now located in this vicinity. Mr.. Day has
had over 70 years experience in Boston
factories and warehouses and has tuned
pianos i'm Boston symphony Hall and for
members Of the Boston Symphony Or
chestra. orders to the Estcy Organ COM
pany will receive his prompt attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
Pianos

Tuned and repaired by Robert -. Goodhuc,
whoiis a graduate of New England Conservn-
tory of Music. in the tuning department. Also
organs cleaned and repaired. a postal card
sent to II Highland ST.. 3rattleboro, VT, will
receive prOmpt attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
Auctioneers.

w. Mcclure and George T.. Miller, auction
GERS. Sell all kinds of property. satisfaction
guaranteed ONCE in county clerks office,
Crosby block, Bratteboro, VT. Telephone
number. p. lltt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10

If you once try Carriers Little Liver
Pills for sick headache, biliousness or
constipation, you will never be without
them. They are purely vegetable, small
and easy to take. Don't forget this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
- &. M n N N.
Card.

l wish 10 express my sincere thanks TO the
people who so kindly assisted me i'm winning
my TRIP TO the st. Louis Exposition.
D....,., HARLAND II. MILLER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-06-10
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in Devoe's Varnish
and Floor Paint; costs 5 cents more II quart
though. Sold by ROBBINS & COWLES.