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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

The worst castigation which any man in
public life in Vermont has received in pub
lie print in years was dealt to Gov. Nc
Cullough last week by the Randolph Her
aid in an extended editorial entitled "A
Spineless Governor Mr. Mccullough
was bastinadoed all over both feet The
article had particular force because the
Herald is a paper devoid of sensational
ism. In dignity, in fairness and the abili-
y with which it discusses questions Of
Importance IL has no equal among the
weekly newspapers OF Vermont The Her
AIDS broadside was brought out by the
chief executives facility in attaching his
name to pardOns Of criminals. particularly
in two fragrant cases, John F. Kimball.
q biganist, Of Randolph. and Martin c.
Carrick. a wife beater. Of Bethel. having
been set free contrary TO the almost
unanimous sentiment in the communities
where the criminals lived and where the
circumstances Of their wrong doing were
well known. The Herald says il is no
wonder that two clergymen Of Bethel took
for their theme Abuse OF the Pardoning
Power" on the Sunday following the an
nouncement of Carricks release The
tterd4l review OF the cases SHOWS that
there was no palliation for Carrick's bru-
tality. and that so far as known not a
single soul in Bethel favored or promoted
his pardon Previous to his attack on his
wife Carrick had almost killed a man in
Bethel during a drunken frenzy. and for
that offense was let of with light fine
He was sentenced 10 three and half
years in the house OF correction and had
served a little over year when he was
liberated. on the theory tnat the king
can do no wrong some of Mr.. McCul-
loughs friends will regard the Herald's $
article as an attack. but it is difficult to
see how the now ex-governor can rest IN
der such denunclation without rising to
explain. During his two years as gov
ernor Mr.. Mccullough pardoned % prison.
ers from the state prison, and had s6 re-
leased conditionally. or in other words
they were paroled at the expiration OF
their minimum sentence. From the house
OF correction 30 conditional pardons have
been issued. es to persons who had COM
pleted their minimum sentences: nine We're
granted on account of Illness upon recon-
mendation of the house physician. and 13
were conditional pardons before the ex-
piration OF the minimum sentence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07
Republican National Nominations.
For President.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
OF New York
For Vice President,
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
Of Indiana.

1t is difficult to find out from the ut.
teranees Of our opponents what are the
real issues upon which they propose TO
wage this campaign. II Is not unfair to
say that. having abandoned most Of the
principles upon which they have insisted
during the last eight years, they now
seem at loss, both as to what II is
that they really believe and as TO how
firmly they shall assert their belief In
anything. We do not have 10 guess at
our own convictions, and then correct
the guess If it seems unpopular. The
principles which we profess are those in
which we believe with heart and soul
and strength. The policies we have
have pursued are those which we earnest
" hold as essential 10 tine national well
fare and repute. We intend In
the future TO carry on the government In
the same way that we have carried Il on
in the past.-[Presldent Roosevelt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07
Notes.

Mr. Stocker. the representative from
Drewsville, is the youngest member Of
the house this year. He is 23
The so-called inaugural ball was held
Thursday night under the auspices of
Company II, of the national guard.
The nominating and seconding speech
es on "Wednesday were as brief bright
and entertaining as any candidate could
possibly ask.
The festivities of ladies' week will start
in on Monday. Oct. "a Mrs. Bell win
give her reception to the ladies' on the
evening of the 2sth.
1t is predicted by some who pose as
mind readers that this will be busi-
ness session, with not too many junkets.
We shall see about that later.
The house committees will no doubt be
announced on Tuesday. Both houses ad-
iourned Immediately after the inaugu-
ration, till Monday afternoon.
The windham county members of the
joint committee to canvass votes for
state officers were Senator Ware and
Messrs. Hastings OF Athens, Marsh of
Brookline and Ryther of Dover.
Gov. Bell has resigned as secretary of
the state board of agriculture, and Geo.
T. Aitken, the member from Woodstock
becomes secretary of the board of which
he is already a member.
Senator Ware of windham county is
member Of the committees on rules, cleo
tions and state prison; Senator Pierce is
member Of the committee on agricul-
ture and highways and bridges.
Gov. McCullough's reception to Gov
Bell on Thursday evening was a brilliant
social function, and largely attended. The
retiring executive and his staff did the
honors with the utmost grace and the oc-
casion will be pleasantly remembered by
all who participated in 1t. Music was
furnished by Wilder's orchestra, and the
decorations We're, as usual, very attrac-
tive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

New York, with her rapid transit tun-
mel. will soon be boasting of a new won
der of the modernized world. 1t is the
longest of the underground roads, having
a total distance of "a As miles The
London "tup-penny tube is 10 miles
long, and the rattlety-bang affair in Paris
only sIz, and the Berlin underground Az
There are some long tunnels in the Alps,
the Simplon being 12 miles long, the ST
GothaTd SLs, and the Mont Cents IA. The
famous old Hoosac tunnel is AZ miles
long, and is probably the best-known
railroad tunnel in this country Boston's
much-vaunted subway is 2ih miles in
length, and so will not compare with the
new subway at New York, when length is
considered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07
OPENING OF THE LEGISLATURE
John H. Merrfed Reelected Speaker McCuoughs Vale.
dctOryGOv Bel Delivered inaugural in Joint Session. Two
Caucus Bills introduced

fee Of attorney general. advises the en-
larging Of the cattle commissioners pow-
ers and the setting OF a date after which
the state will not be responsible for near
ly the fun value of diseased animals:
thinks il advisable for the railroad COM
mission TO have power to step in and
insist on reasonably convenient connec-
tions between railroads at variance with
each other; lays stress upon Vermont's s
wealth and attractions and urges such
legislative action as viii enhance her
agricultural and other industries: and. in
conclusion. invokes the careful attention
Of legislators to the responsible duties de-
volving upon them.
Messages Of the Governors.
Two caucus bills were sprung" upon
the legislature on Thursday-one in the
senate by Senator Buxton Of Rutland.
and the other in the house by Mr. Grout
Of Derby. Both measures are long and
Introduce considerable new machinery
with a view to doing away with some Of
the evils complained Of under the present
system. They provide for primary cleo
uons and state caucuses for certificates
OF intention. aspirations and party affil-
iations Of candidates: for the use of
carefully prepared check lists and for
other safeguards to ensure direct and
distinctive and honest results at the pri-
maries. In the Grout bill provision is
made for a convention Of all state. dis
trict and county candidates. as well as
town representatives in July. at which
meeting the party platforms shall be
formulated; and failure TO so formulate
shuts the party out Of the official ballot
While the need OF good caucus law is
recognized. there is an abundance Of ideas
on this subject, and neither OF these bills
Is likely 10 be seen again by the senate
or house in the original shape
An interesting and somewhat unusual
feature Of the Inauguration ceremonies
was the appearance Of Gov Batchelder
Of New Hampshire as the guest Of the
legislature. Col. Taylor Of Gov McCul-
lough's stan and Coils Billings and Scarf
OF Gov. Bells stan went TO Wells River
on Thursday morning to meet Gov
Batchelder and members Of his staff. es-
corting them to Montpelier, where they
were met at noon by Gov. Rell and Gen
Gilmore. In the afternoon. at the close
of the inaugural, Gov. Batchelder was
presented to the general assembly and
made an entertaining speech. He ex-
pressed appreciation of the honor con-
ferred on him by the Vermont legislature
and had many pleasant things to say
about the governor just inaugurated and
the people who had elected him. He felt
sure that this legislature would take ex-
ceilent care Of the states agricultural and
commercial interests The Granite state
governors visit was a pleasurable event
and he was given cordial reception.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

Speaker Merriheld's speech Of ac-
ceptance was a model, like the one which
he delivered two years ago. It is not
piece of fine writing. with ornate,
rounded sentences which sound well but
mean little II is a simple, direct, con-
else logical and forceful statement
Read 1t, and then stop to think about it
1t is entirely characteristics Of Mr. Mer-
rifield. and there isn't another man in
the entire legislature who, If he had
been given the soePom-ni y. would have
said SO much in 50 few words
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

Vice Presidential Candidate Davis says:
That the tariff as a whole needs revis-
ion is plainly manifest. That the pres
ent tariff on coal is not excessive is shown
by the fact that the imports OF coal are
rapidly increasing. while the selling price
at the mines is scarcely above the cost
of production This leads the Boston
Herald TO remark; From which we in e
fer that the old gentleman is in favor Of
tariff reform. but against its enforcement
in his coal diggings." There are a good
many people who are in favor n tariff
revision for the other fellow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

In the opening game of the foot ball
season Wednesday. Vermont academy de-
feated the Bellows Falls high school
team, to o. For the academy team
Lovejoy and Stitt were the stars. Love
Joy making the only touchdown. The
long runs OF Brown and the fine work OF
Pierce were the features for Bellows Falls
high school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07
Wanted--ReaI Estate.

Scarcely a day goes over but hat in talking
with people on different subjects we find they
own real estate somewhere. Now we would
like to know where il - heated. Ten years in
business has given US a fair idea OF values and
we think we could handle IL for you no matter
where located. IL wont Gust you much 10 call
or write. Anything in real estate anywhere.
sell or exchange.
small farm for large one. another wants gOOd
village place for farm, and 80 II eoes. Come
and ste II we can better you financially.
34tf EDGRrF & co. Bratt iehOro.
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Here is heading in the Barre Tel
egram: Born in Barre. After Many
Weeks Of Suffering He is Now at Rest.
Sounds ike a case of cause and effect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

The rice paper tree. which is so inter
estng and valuable in China, has been
introdu uced into Florida.
The tune of I'VE won't go home until
morning" IS said To be one Of the Oldest
In the world. The theme demands il.
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Thomas c. Cheney Aaain CLARK.


Thomas c. Cheney Of Morristown. the
efficient clerk at past sessions was unani-
mously reelected. and has again as mis-
assistants F. L. Hamilton of Salisbury
and c. A Plumley of Northfeld.
Revs. Guy c. hanson OF Montpelier and
J. p. Marvin OF East Hardwick were can
ddates for the House chaplaincy. the
former being elected by vote OF 166 to 90
Senator G. II. Prouty OF Orleans was
elected president pro TEN OF the upper
branch. Senator Fletcher of Windsor was
in the field for that position. on Tuesday
night and his friends were at the outset
hopeful Of his success: hut his name was
not presented on Wednesday, leaving a
clear track for the Orleans senator. Rev.
NJ. w Farman Of Westfield was reelected
chaplain Of the senate. by vote of IS to
L for Rev. Mr.. Yerkes of White River
Junction. Secretary FarnswOrth was re-
elected without opposition. and will have
II. l. Skeels as his assistant
The official reporters are L. B. Johnson
and ] W. Sauit in the House. and Stanley
Wilson in the Senate.
Aside from organization neither Senate
nor House did any business of special i'm
port-as would naturally be expected at
this stage of the legislative game. Most
of Wednesday afternoon. in the House
was devoted TO the drawing OF seats. with
three or four routine resolutions thrown
in for the sake of variety.
Auditor Graham appears TO have en-
ioyed his recent taste of investigation.
and asks for more. A joint resolution pro-
viding for the examination OF his accounts
and vouchers by the committee on claims
has been adopted by both houses.
The farmers organization in the legisla-
ture will interest itself this session in
taxation. roads, a dairy school. deer hunt
ers. automobiles. and an increased reve-
nue. by additional tax on railroad, trans
porfation. sleeping car and telephone com
panies. Some Of the statesmen outside
of the farmers organization are talking
about a caucus law and plurality election
Of representatives. but IL is altogether
too early 10 guess what will happen to
any of these subjects.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-07

NTANTED-At once. a man TO do engraving,
w clock work and iewelry repairing inClud-
ing hard solder work. dust te a good wUIk
man and furnish satisfactory references. \
good salary and permanent position with
chance Of advance menf u the right party.
Junction Vt 4l-i2
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For Sale.

Ny house on Oak street, containing nine
rooms. besides bath. etc; good cellar and vege-
table room. House healed 10y furnace and
wired for electric lighting; gas in each room
and cellar; hot and cold water on two floors.
House in good condition. Terms reasonable.
CORA G. LEONARD. 10 ChapIn >t.
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Wanted

An active and energetic man to solicit
insurance. A good chance for the night
party. References required. Address, "K'',
Vermont Phoenix, Brattleboro, Vt.
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Preserving Time.

The smell OF the preserving kettle is
In the air Sensible housekeepers are
storing up for winter. The wise man
should preserve some of his earnings in
the form Of an endowment policy. 55th
year doing business in 3s states. Ma
uonal Life Ins. Co. of VI. (MutuaL)
II. e. TAYLOR & SON.
5rattle5oro. General Agents
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WANTED - Two frst-cla meat cutters
w about Nov. |. for new Bratileboro Public
Market Elliot It. Very best references re-
Quired. Answers considered confidential.
Goud pay to good men. Address. II. q.
CLARK. West Medford. Mass. 20
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Gbr l)rrmOnt 4bunix.
BRATTLEBoRO.
FRIDAY. OCTOBER. I, 1904.
THE VERMONT PHRNIX.

Published every Friday at Braiteboro. Vt. by
o. [. FRENCH
TERMS sl.50 per year in advance: If not
paid within the year s.
Rates of adverf ising furnished ON applica.
ton. Births. deaths and marriages published
free: Obituary Notices. tards of Thanks etc
% cents per inch of - lines or less
Entered at the Bratt ieboro Post Office as
second class mail matterD
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VIVIAN rED-For fall and winter. a working
w house keeper 10 do the work in two or
three rooms AMI care for the lady VINO i an in
valid. one used 10 the country and willing TO
he a helJer in all ways. Address Box -. Deer
field. Mass. 3jtf
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+ OST-On the Valley Fair ground last week,
IL pair Of gOld-bowed speetacies with black
glass. Reward If lett ut Galvin's stove store,
Brattleboro. H-lt
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WANTED - Have you any kind OF real
w estate or business. anywhere in the
United states YOU would like to SELF Enough
said. Write me. GEO. J. KELLEY. Attic
boro Mass lftf
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"ANTED Wood choppers. Inquire OF
Vt. 4itf
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UTANTED-At once. for balance Of season.
w 6rst-ciasS paperhanger and rainter Must
hours. pay weekly. W. O. }. MARTIN, Hlns-
dale, y. H. 4l-lt
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WANTED - St0l. first mortgage on real
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Special 9nticcs.

NHIMNEYs cleaned and repaired. MI.
~ CAVANAUGH. Brattleboro. 3s4l
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WANTED - Lady or gentlemen o fair
w educai ion to- travel for tirm OF s2ionl
capital. Salary i.O72 per year and expenses;
paid weekly. Address VI. PERCINAL, Brat.
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For Sale,

A farm of lS3 acres in Brattleboro. 81 minutes
drive TO the village; about 30 acres OF early
tilage land. lots of wood and sprouI land and
some timber; fair buildings. good water. good
pasture and a sugar place of 100 trees. Price
$lt00. Somebody rs gong TO get a bargain.
CHARLES W. SARG ENT. Brattle lehoro. VI.
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d@anted.

WANrED-A reliable man on farm. JOHN
w HUNT. Braitletoro. Sqtf
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WANTED-Girl TO do homework in family
w Of two. Call or address MRS. SMITH. p
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MONTPELIER. oct. Z.


The wheels began to 60 round in the up
per and lower branches OF the state law
manufactory shortly after ten O'Clock
yesterday morning. the member from Hol-
land being the only absentee when the
roll call occurred. There was some oiling
Of the shafting and some tinkering with
the joints on Tuesday night. in order 10
Obviate possible friction when the ma
chinery was started. and as natural con-
sequence Of this ''pre-arra ngement." the
orEanization was completed without a
hitch worth mentioning
Secretary Fleetwood pressed the button
which set things going in the House. the
spectators seats being fairly well filled
In his speech nominating John Merrifield
for the speakership. the gentleman from
Brattleboro paid handsome tribute to mis-
ca ndidate's integrity Of chara cter and
general fitness for the position. The nom
ination was most heartily seconded by
Mr. Proctor. Nj Dartt Of Springfield and
Mr.. Lewis OF Troy-eaca of whom was
talked Of in the newspapers as a posi-
ble candidate.
The Democrats paid Mr.. Pape Of Barre
CITY the compliment OF nomination. Mr.
Bullard OF Burlington beins spokesman.
The vote stood 211 for Mr. Merrfield and
"a for Mr. Pape. the Opposition" subse-
quently swinging gracefully into line and
making the thing unanimous. Messrs.
Pane and Fits were sent out to notify the
speaker-elect and escort him to the bar
OF the house where the oath was ad-
ministered. In accepting the position so
unitedly rendered nim. Mr.. Merrifeld said:
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Mr. MerrIheld.s speeeh.

Gentlemen Of the House OF Represen-
tatives:-l sincerely thank you for the
honor you have conferred uoon me in
making me your presiding officer. l ac-
cept the trust in the belief that in these
coming weeks YOU will grant me the as
Sistance and the forbearance that I so
much need. / pledge sou my best en-
deavor 10 perform the duties Of the office
impartially. The people OF our state have
placed large interests in the keeping Of
the body Of which We are a part They
bid us do with these We will without
restrictions except such as are imposed
by the constitution. Surely II is a great
responsibility which comes to US with this
great trust Let US try to meet ii. my
fellow members by entering at once uDon
the work Of formulating and Introducing
our measures, thus making possible their
consideration at time when they may
be carefully and intelligently acted upon.
In all that We do let us bear in mind that
the interests of our state are higher than
the interests Of individual or party, and
that only by diligent. painstaking. con-
scientious effort. looking to the Higher
Power for guidance in all our lsbors. can
We hone to merit the approval OF the peo-
ple whom we serve "
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To Gent.

ITO RENT-Desirable tenement in West WI
i iage. II. +. WEATHERHEAD. 39tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-09
Boys WAR IN NORTHEAST.
Police Report Regarding ''Stone Bat
ties, Which Were Subject Of Complaint

Report has been made to the Commas
sioners by the police department. relative
to what is termed "stone battles between
the colored boys attending the Logan
school and white boys attending the hayes
school, in the vicinity of 4th and streets
northeast During the last of these battles.
which occurred December last, II is stat
ed the small son of Mr.. and Mrs. u :.
Edwards. b15 NJ street northeast was kill
ed by a Baltimore and Ohio engine near
the corner of 18th and l streets northeast,
short time ago Mr.. and Mrs. Edwaras'
parents of the victim of the accident. Tor
Warded a communication to the Commls-
sioners signed by themselves ana nine
other residents in the vicinity menuoneu;
calling attention to the habit the boys hao
of throwing stones at each other.
The communication alleged that crowo
of white boys was in the habit OF attackn.e
the smaller colored lads on their way "
and from the Logan school. While running
from one of these attacks. the petitioners
allege the small Edwards boy was ac-
cidentslly killed. The authorities were
urged to put stop to the practice Oh
throwing stones
Private Philip Browne. who was detailed
by Lieut. Daley of the ninth police precinct
to investigate this matter, reports that ~
finds the battles are not OF frequent occur
renee In the vicinity mentioned. He states
that he has visited the schools mentioned
several times at recess and closing time
since December 8 and found perfect order
Lieut.. Daley, in reporting to Major Syi-
vester on the matter states that the point
where the stone battle mentioned occurred.
is more than two squares distant from the
nearest school building and Is out or view
of any school, and consequently out OF the
Jurisdiction of the janitors of the schools
1.-The beats of the patrolmen I'm this pre-
cInct" says the lieutenant "are very large
and on each day beat there are at least
two schools which require the attention
of the policemen on the beat in order TO
carry out the instructions of the major ana
superintendent, to have policeman present
before the taking in of school. during re-
cess and at the closing of the session. Con-
sequently the officer is obliged to divide his
time among the schools.
Il have obtained the names of all the
boys who were engaged in the stone battle
Of December 3, but have taken no further
action than to notify the parents OF the
BOYS who participated, SO that they could
caution the boys to not engage in the dan
gerous practice of throwing missiles. par
ticularly at the place where the Edwards
boy was killed"
In accordance with an Endorsement on the
papers by Commissioner West the petit
TONERS will be informed that their COM
plant has been given careful attention BY
the police department; that an officer In
citizens dress has been detailed to patrol
the locality where the missile-throw!ng oc-
Cured and that every effort Will be made
in the future to prevent recurrence or
the dangerous sport.