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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Judge Parker Notified of His Nomination

Ex-Judge Alton B. Parker received at
his home in Esopus, N. Y, Tuesday for
mai notification of his nomination to the
presidency by the Democratic party. The
ceremony was marred by inclemency of
weather, which kept many away. The
part of his speech which was most loud
ly applauded was his declaration that he
would not be a candidate for reelection.
He admitted that ii would be impossible
for the Democratic party, even If sue
cessful, to tear the tariff law to pieces,
owing to a Republican majority in the
Senate, but he spoke in behalf of a re-
vision of schedules He commended the
admirable platform adopted at st. Louis,
spoke at some length in depreciation of
mob law, with reference to the recent de-
velopments in Colorado. He is in favor
of modifying the trust laws, believing
the present inequitable condition to be
most unfortunate for the people as a
whole. He claimed that the courts had
done their part to cure the evil He said
the United States had been a world DOW
er for century, and that he was in IA
vor of the ultimate independence of the
Filipinos. He also spoke at some length
against avoiding foreign disputes and
complications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Mr.. Fits and the Connecticut River
Dam Charter.

The committee in charge OF the Con-
necticut river dam project have made a
public statement. over their own sigma
lures, OF their reasons for desiring the
election OF c. c. Fits as town represen-
tative. The reasons are based on their
belief that Mr.. Fits. from his past ex-
perience, can tender Brattleboro business
interests the most effective service in
this years legislature in behalf of GER
tain charter amendments which are re-
quired The committee think ii to be
due Mr.. Fits to add this statement OF
the work already done by him for this
important enterprise:
Up to two years ago attempts had been
made to secure a charter for a dam across
the Connecticut at Brattleboro. but had
failed. Soon after the opening of the
legislative session of 1902, at the sugges-
tlon OF DIR, Conland, and at the request
OF the committee and of several promi-
nent business men, Mr.. Fits went to
Montpelier, drew the bill for the charter
presented 1t to the committee on corpora
tions, appeared before them at a public
hearing, and repeatedly at conferences The
measure was opposed by the railroad at
torneys and the Bellows Falls Canal COM
pany' Mr. Fits spent two weeks at
Montpelier, at his own expense and with
out pay. The bill was passed.
Then in March, 1908, a bill for the
New Hampshire charter was introduced
into the New Hampshire legislature.
Again there was contest. and Mr.. Fits
appeared to urge the measure The
charter for New Hampshire was granted.
The committee then took up the matter
with Boston capitalists, who required a
fun year to make observations of the
river, surveys, etc. These We're completed
last June. Since then rapid progress has
been made in the negotiations. Mr. Fits
has been to Boston repeatedly in the SER
vice of the project, all at his own ex-
pense.
The parties proposing to construct the
dam require certain amendments to the
charter, which their plans make neces-
sary, The committee here must secure
them, and they feel that Mr.. Fitts's SER
vices in the legislature are essential to
assured success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
DEATH OF REV. FATHER CUNNINGHAM.
The End Came Wednesday Evening with Startling Suddenness
the Record Of Simple, Dignfed and Inspiring Life.

The Rev. Father Cunningham, pastor
of st. Michaels Roman Catholic church
in this village, died suddenly about 9
o'clock Wednesday evening. Father Cum
bingham had been i'll and confined to the
house in the main for upward of two
weeks, but even those nearest him had
no premonition that his death was near.
The priest himself undoubtedly fully ex-
pected to be out and about his usual work
again within a short time.
The immediate cause of death was car
diac dilatation The physicians who had
attended and examined him during MS
illness found him suffering from an af-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Report of a Naval Battle.

The first of the week brought stories
ad libitum of assaults on Port Arthur
and of losses of thousands of men to the
Japanese. The past two days despatch
es have told of a great naval battle
fought off Port Arthur. The statement
is to the effect that the Russian fleet
made a dash to escape from the harbor
and that a battle was fought all day
Two Russian ships are said to have re-
turned to port badly damaged. There
is no news, however, that is considered
authentic. Both armies are maintaining
the secretiveness which has marked the
whole campaign, but it is believed that
the Japanese are closing on Port Arthur
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

Van Rensselaer, Lansingh joined his
wife and children here the latter part of
last week.
Yesterday was the Goth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. A. o.
AlVord of Elm street.
Rev. DIR, Shanahan of Washington,
who is a guest of Rev. DIR. Griffin at
Spofford lake, preached at st. Michaels
Roman Catholic church Sunday.
c. A. McRae returned Wednesday
night from New York and Boston, where
he bought clothing and furnishings for
his store, which he will open before Sept
Is,
Leon Eaton, spare agent for the Amer
lean Express company, is substituting
for Agent j. Il. Rogers while Mr.. and
Mrs. Rogers are spending their vacation
in Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Whitney returned
Wednesday from Poughkeepsie after a
sail up the Hudson from New York
They went to New York Friday to see
their daughter, Edwina, off for Europe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Beware of ontments for catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering II through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians us the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by II. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

Opens Sept. in rooms formerly occupied
by DR.. Kinkead, Thompson block. For
information address Miss Christa M.
Park Townshend, VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

Ladies' Hair shampooed, rs cents. First
class methods and materials. Hours, 8
to II; to 400 and by appointment.
SO Elliot street, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

Edward Ransom of Newton came to
Brattleboro Saturday to spend several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. p. F. Connors
The Misses White of Yonkers, N. Y,
daughters of Ross White, formerly of
Brattleboro. came to Mrs. F. II. Farr's
Monday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

+. w. Mcclure, auctioneer. Sells all kinds
of property. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office
in county clerks Office, Crosby block, Brat
tleboro, vt. Telephone number, 51.4. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
JARD|NE & co.
Great Linen
Linen Table Cloths.

OF the famous Dumfermline manufactures
slightly imperfect, at 2j per cent. less than
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Gbe l)rrmunt 4bonis.
ANNOUNCE ENTs.

George p. Miller, Gullford, VI.
Auctloneering in all its branches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

Cambria edges &c, value 6 lac TO Sc.
Insertion Sc, value l0c.
Muslin edges lie, value l9c to pc
Cambria edges II lie, value l9c.
l5c. value 19c.
10 to IL inches wide, 19c, value
pc TO BE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Successors
to NJ. |. HAWLEY.
Bargains.
Great Lace Bargains.

White cream Arabian bands at
&C. l0c, l5c, l9c,
value
Sc, l5c, zoe, pc.
Black and colored wood fibre trimming and
black silk applique and lace bands at BIC,
value 39c and SOC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12

d.
tickets will be good going via Greenfield
and the Fftchburg road. Those wishing
to go Sunday will do well to get their
tickets tomorrow. All tickets will be
good returning until Aug. 20, and will be
extended to Sept, 20 on payment of 80
cents additional. Tickets will have to be
stamped for the return at the joint ticket
agency. 10 Federal street.
The Colonel Estey March," composed
for the First Regiment band by L. E.
Bagley in honor of Col. j. Gray Estey, of
the Vermont National Guard, was one of
the most pleasing numbers in the band
concert Wednesday evening. and although
the evening was stormy ana few people
were on the street the number was en-
cored and part of 1t was played a second
time. The theme is treated in full broad
style, and there is good sprinkling of
military music. Mr.. Bagley and four
others, including Leon q. Batchelder of
Boston, the fiutist who played in the
Choral Union concert and Carl Beelle
of Keene, will start about Oct / on a
tour under the direction of the Ridpath
Lyceum bureau. They will be known as
the Boston Musical Comedy company.
C. w. Writers of st. Adams, general
counsel for the Central Vermont Rail-
way company, was in Brattleboro Tues
day to settle the claim of Mrs Aurelia
S. Cowdrey of Jamaica, through her at
torney C. c. Fits. Last August Mrs. Cow
drey rode from Brattleboro to Jamaica
on the narrow gauge railroad. asking the
conductor to tell her when Jamaica was
reached, as the night was dark and
rainy. She was carried past the sta
ton some distance, and when the con-
ductor found that she was still on the
train he helped her off without backing
the train to the station. Being about
80 years old and in feeble condition she
fell beside the track and remained there
all night, being found by train hands
next morning. She was in a critical
condition a long time, and has not fully
for 500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-12
Great Hamburg Bargains.

Cambria and muslin edges, to Is inches wide
pc, value 33c to SOC.
" edges, IL to Is inches wide, BE, value
zoe.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27
LUCKY Ranch"

The show presented by he Noble
Dramatic company at the Park opera
house Saturday night was Lucky
Ranch. -
Frank G.. Long starred as Frank
Faithful an his brother Reuben play
ed his part exceedingly we'll. His
handsome face and fine figure make
him an ideal hero.
Miss Nellie Long played the part
of the Mexican girl and she was very
be C lmingly dressed in th3 Mexican
earb and played the role very we'll.
These two actors were stars nearly
the entire week. and are accomplished
artists. The specialties were as good
as usual and the crowd which was
quite large was very much pleased
with the performance, Judging from
the applause.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27
Monster Bear Killed.

As we go to press we learn that at
about noon Yesterday Jesse Snipes
ard Patsy McCatfery encountered on
Hawxhurst creek, three miles above
the Snipes ranch. the monster silver
tip bear which has been responsible
for the loss of more than twenty head
of cattle this season, and no telling
how many other seasons. The dogs
started the bear while Jesse and Patsy
were taking up some horses to turn
out on the range. Tie men got very
close to Mr.. Bruin before he was seen
and as the horses had to be abandoned
on account of their becoming fright
ened aud unmanageable. it was a
thrilling moment for the hunters
After the first shot was fired. which
was bv Jesse who had a six shooter,
the wounded bear charged upon them,
and came numbering on until within
few feet of where they stood, when
two lucky shots. fired simultaneously.
ended his career. The bear if fat
would have weighed about 1000
pounds and is by far the largest bear
ever killed by Jesse Snipes. Plateau
Valley Stockman.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27
Passing of Old Resident.

William Barnes Lesher. one of the
city's Oldest residents passed away at
his home on White street Saturday
afternoon at 3 :45 O'Clock. The death
while sudden was not a shock to his
friends as the final dissolution was
looked for at most snv time.
The deceased came to Grand juno
ton in 1881 and can be counted among
the city's pioneers. He worked for n
time in this city at the carpentering
trade and afterwards engaged in the
saloon business. For many years in
partnership with Joseph Crosby he
conducted the Senate and was Rener-
always willing to give literally to-
ward any enterprise for the goo1 Of
the city.
He was great lover of horses and
made and lost considerable money in
that line. He was among the board
of directors of the old Garnd junction
Racing association.
The deceased was born at Easton,
Pennsylvania. December s. 1850. His
early education was received in the
public schools of his native town, he
afterwards attendingLafayette college,
located in his home town. He came
west in 1876 and to the Grand Valley
in 1881 making this city his home
ever since.
There were few neoule in all this
section of the country who had not
met W. b. Lesher at some time or
another and he numbered a host of
friends.
a wife and two children survive
him.
This afternoon all that was mortal
of the deceased was consigned to the
tomb The funeral services were in
charge of the Eagles, Grand Juncti on
Aerie No 595. of which the deceased
was a member. A large co-course of
freinds followed the remains to the
church. ST. Matthews Episcopal.
where Rev. Lyon conducted the fun
eral service for the dead. From
there the body was taken to Orchard
Mesa cemetery and inferred.
Undertaken Bannister had charge
of the remains.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27

A committee of the Elks is investi-
eating " by the personal property of
that order " as assessed ard the prop
ertv of tile order in the cirv let go by
the board. Assessor Bradbury was
quite anxious TO make general in
vestigation to ascertain all the prop
erty the Elks held, of a personal ma
ture, but in some manner he over
looked tile property of other lodges.
The committee found this morning
that neither the Masops or Odd Eel
lows had been assessed and yet each
held quite a considerable amount OF
property of the same nature as that
owned BY the Elks. The Eiks will
make a report to their lodge and
either ask to have their taxes. which
are paid. rebated or have the assessor
deal with the other organizations in
the same manner as the Elks have
been.
Robert A Orr's horse attached to
light buggy took notion to run
home last Saturday eve ming. The
horse dashed down Main street with
the light rig careening behind at a
great rate. In turning the corner at
the Stevens rooming house he switch
ed around too lively and bumped
into tree. breaking the buggy quite
badly. MI. Orr says the horse came
gallopinR home uninjured and spry
as kitten, leaving the buggy on the
corner where the wagon struck the
tree.
Mrs. Ether Lunn, colored. who has
been working for Mrs. Annie r. Col
Inns. at her boarding house on the
corner of 11th and Main streets for
the last several months. had the mis-
fortune to break her right ankle at
two places this morning while de-
scunding the stairs of the Collins
home In some manner her heel
caught in the carpet of the stairway
and she fell, rec iving the above
named injury. Drs. Bull and Han
son called and reduced the fracture.
X. p Davie of Colorado Springs
arrived in this city on the noon train.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27
By Morphine Route.

Pueblo. June 26. -Special--Charles
B. Montgomery, one of the best known
hotel keepers in southern Colorado
and prominent in Pueblo political
circles for the past eighteen years,
took an overdose of morphine at
midnight last night, following the
departure of his wife for the home
of friends. Despite the efforts of two
physicians he died this morning.
The sensational feature of the case
is that before death called him he
made arrangements with the under
take. over the phone, for the dispo-
sal of his body. Two weeks ago Mr..
Montgomery was married in New
Mexico to Mrs Edwin j. Fisher. He
had secured divorce from his wife
month previous and Mrs Fisher had
obtained a divorce from her husband
on the 10 of June.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27
Wreck on Rio Grande.

West hound passenger No. en-
countered an obstacle this morning
Just as it was emerging from the
Tennessee pass tunnel. in the form of
a double header freight
The freight engineer saw the i'm
pending collision and slowed up to
some extent and the trains came to-
gether with but little more damage
than considerable iarring and couple
of well mashed engine fronts. The
train was delayed about one and one
half hours bv the collision.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27
To Everyone Interested in
Life Insurance.

Premiums and guarantee are what
you want to look into and not back
number" talk about dividends which
they are going to give you. If, they
earn them. Dividends are not
guarantees and no one man or no one
company have ''cinoh" on the earn
ing capacity of their dollars. Guar
antees talk.
CHAS. CLARK. Dist. Manager
The Mutual Life. n. Y.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27

have few feet of six inch and
four inch double rivited steel pipe for
sale at Hotchkiss. Colorado. Price
20 cents for six inch and 20 cents
for four in h, per foot f. o. b. cars at
Hotchkiss, which is about one-third
of actual laid pipe. in price. Ad-
dress Luther W. Wood, Hotchkiss.
Colorado
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-27

For Sale-A new five-room cottage,
electric lights. fine lawn and shade
trees. good location. A bargain, if
sold Immediately. Inquire of owner
on premises. No. 90S Grand avenue.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01

DR.. WIN. T.. Prather, president Of
the University of Texas, gives TO
the press OF the state the following
notice:
Candidates for the Cecil Rhodes
scholarships for 1904 in Texas
should, during the month of Jan
uary, 1904, and as early as possible,
notify President VIM. l.. Prather of
the University of Texas, Austin,
Texas, chairman Of the committee
OF selection, of their intention to
present themselves FOR examination.
such candidates mast be between 10
and q years or age, nave their legal
domicile within Texas, and have at
least the knowledge and training
demanded BY good colleges for ad-
mission so their Iunior class In the
Bachelor Of Arts course.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01
District Convention.

The Missionary convention OF the
Christian church of the district
composed of the counties Of Dallas,
Ellis, Freestone, Johnson, Hill,
X amman and Navarro =::!!!. ss.15:: a.
Lancaster at 7:I5 p. m. Wednesday,
Feb. II, and continue ia service
throughout the day folio sing The
prospects are good for a large con
vention. Reports from the various
counties indicate that great interest
is being manifested. AS president
OF the convention, and as one OF
those deeply interested in the cause
it represents. am augians thai
Ellis county be well TO the fore
front. Eacu church in the county
should be represented by sever Al
messengers. Let some one la each
congregation take an Interest, AT
once. ia this impor% lat matter
CHALMERs tCPHERsoN,
Preside OF Convention.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01
WOMEN AND JEWELS

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that
is the order OF woman's preferen-
ces. Jewels form a magnet of nigh
ty power to the average woman.
Even that greatest of all jewels
health, is often ruined in the siren
uous effort to make or save the mon
ey to purchase them. If woman
will risk her health to get a-coveted
gem, then let her fortify herself
against the insiduous consequences
of coughs, colds and bronchial affec-
lions by the regular use of DR.. BOs-
chee's German Syrup. 1t will ar
rest consumption promptly in its
early stages and heal the affected
lungs and bronchial tubes and drive
the dread disease from the system.
1t Is not a cure-all, bat 1t Is GER
tain cure for coughs. colds and all
bronchial troubles. You can get
this reliable remedy at b. W.
Fearis' drn1 store. Price 25c and Toe.
IAN
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01

The force at the tax collectors Of
fee has been busy today mailing
poll tax receipts to voters who sent
in orders yesterday and this morn
ing. Tomorrow the Light hopes TO
publish the total number OF poll tax
receipts issued on the rolls of 1908
Mr.. r. V. B. Sweat returned this
morning from Shawnee, Ok, where
he spent several weeks with his son /,
Boiling Sweat Mr.. Sweat says
Shawnee is quite a thriving little
city. The KATY has lust Finished a
freight depot and has material on
the ground for the construction of a
new passenger station. Mr.. Sweat
says work was due to begin on the
construction of an electric railway
system.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01

Frank Bobel, a Bohemian, made
application to the district court this
morning for naturalization papers.
Lon Moslev has accepted posi-
ton with j. r. Mayhem, the fruit
tree man, as salesman on the road.
Capt. w. H. Getzenendaner called
today and paid s. for years sub
scription to the Daily Light in ad'
vance.
You can get the best Usage Nc
AIester coal by phoning the Sleeper
Grain Company. Fresh car just re-
ceived. All lump. 81
Try pkgs. of Sillverspoon coffee
and get you a set of spoons worth
the money, besides get good coffee,
at r. j Moore's, II
The city primary election will be
held one week from tomorrow. At
present very little interest has been
developed in the campaign.
You can get the best Usage Me
Alester coal by phoning the Sleeper
Grain Company. Fresh car just re-
csived. All lump. 90
Don't forget the Metropolitan
Grand Concert Co, at trinity
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01
Ben T. Abbott.

Mr.. Ben #. Abbott, at present
deputy constable OF this precinct,
authorizes the Light to announce
him as a candidate for constable,
subject to the action OF the demo
cratic primaries. Mr.. Abbott was
Office deputy under Sheriff Sweat
and made quite an enviable record
as a peace officer. He Is well and
favorably known throughout the
precinct, and IL elected will make q
capable and efficient officer. Mr..
Abbott 10 an Ellis county raised
boy, a loyal democrat and good
citizen. He will appreciate your
support and respectfully solicits
your help.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01

Mr.. H Higgins OF Melbourne, Fla,
writes, MY doctor said / had con
sumption and nothing could be done
for me. | was gwen up 10 die. The
offer Of free trial bottle OF DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, induced me TO try it. Results
were startling | am nov on the
road to recovery and owe all to Or.
Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life" This great cure 10
guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases by Thomas d Moore, drug
gists Price soc and 81 %, Trial
bottles free.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-02-01

TIE Shakespeare club is request
ed to meet at the home Of Mrs. 5
Fl Watson Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary IND, AT 2:U O'Clock. Prof.
Loouey of Trinity University will
be present and give a talk OH Cor
iolanus' which will be- OF especial
interest 20 the club members as they
VIII finish the study II this play on
that occasion Cor Sec