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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

The decision of the New Hampshire
supreme court that abutting owners have
the right to cut trees along the highways
may be sound law, but it reveals
very unfortunate condition. The point
made is that when the highways were
laid out, the landowners We're deprived
of their rights only so far as was neces-
sary for the benefit of public travel Trees
or grass in the highway limits which did
not interfere With travel still remained the
property of the abutting owner and con-
sequenty remain his. The only way in
which a town can secure its highway
shade trees, then, is to buy them of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

The Republican leaders of Congress had
agreed upon a bill for the admission of
two new states to the Union, Oklahoma
and Arizona. The former will include the
territory OF Oklahoma and Indian terri
tory, and the latter the territories of
Arizona and New Mexico. 1t was pro-
posed to unite New Mexico and Arizona
under the name OF Montezuma, but this
he's been abandoned, and the name of
Arizona has been adoIted to conciliate
the people of that territory, who are be-
lieved to be opposed to joint statehood.
Arizona will be admitted as soon as it's
constitutional convention is held and its
action approved, and Oklahoma in 1906,
will have been allotted The bill provides
that the constitutions Of the proposed
states shall impose no restrictions on the
suffrage other than education The rur-
pose is to guarantee equality of suffrag
among whites and blacks. The bill is
unique in this respect. No previous state
hood bill has gone so far in defining suf-
frage limitations. The state Of Oklahoma
will be about one fourth the size of Tex
as. and will have a population of l,400, =
COO. which will entitle 1t to five represcn-
tatives in Congress. The proposed state
of Arizona. 235, 900 square miles, will be
nearly as large as Texas, while it will con
tain only 900 people. There is some
doubt about acceptance Of the proposition
to unite these two territories by the in
habitants, who would prefer separate
statehood with boundaries as at present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
LOCAL OVERFLOW.

\ reunion and roll call Of the members
of the First Universalist church will be
held in the church parlors Wednesday
evening. April G. Supper will, be served
at o'clock.
Union Lenten services have been held
in the Baptist and Congregational
churches this week. Rev. Mr.. Miles and
Rev. Mr.. Lawson alternating in leading
the services. The meeting tonight will be
in the Baptist vestry, conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Lawson.
Five candidates took the examinations
for commissions in the Vermont National
Guard Wednesday and yesterday before
the examining board of whom Col. j. G.
l,stey is chairman. They were Capt f.
+. Woodbury., Lieutenant Spaulding and
Lieutenant Parker of burlington. Lieu
tenant Rust of Barre and Lieutenant
Harry Eastman of Rutland.
President Roosevelt sent Col. H. f.
Taylor's nomination to be postmaster in
Brattleboro to the Senate last Friday af-
tenroon, and il was confirmed yesterday.
Col. Taylor has wired to Washington that
he would prefer to begin his duties as
postmaster May l, as he wishes to attend
to personal business matters previous to
| then, and to take a short vacation 1t is
| his intention to devote his entire time to
| the affairs of the post office and to turn
| over the insurance business in Crosby
| block TO the control of his son, Col. l.. d.
| Taylor, although the firm name of II. L.
| Taylor & Son will be retained.
Mrs Mary Wright, Il years old. wild
of David NJ Wright. died in her home
| in West Main street, Greenfield. Tues
| day. She had been in failing health for
several years. She was a native of Dover
| formerly lived in Brattleboro, but her
| home had been in Greenfield the past 4(
years Her husband was widely known
| as a railroad man. She was a sister OF
! the late George 5. Dowley, for years pres
| ident of the Vermont National bank. Mrs
| Wright made her home with a sister
| Mrs. G. III. S. Smith There are no chill
dren. The funeral will take place today
at o. clock. Rev. C. w. Merriam viii
officiate, and the body will be brought tC
ottIehOrO fOr. burial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

Judge Parker. the New York jurist, is
accommodating a variety of pretty names.
In the south he was called the human
icicle.' Now the Springfield Republican
says that II the Democrats nominate him
they will nominate a mystery AS he
has been in politics 20 years and has
the reputation of never giving a pro-
nourced opinion on any subject. He
seems to be sort Of political Rip Van
Wrinkle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

1t is expected in Washington that Con
gress will adjourn the first week in May.
rhe sundry civil appropriation bill is now
under consideration in the House. The
appropriation committee have secured a
reduction of over $4,000 600 from the es-
Inmates and over SOS, ,OOO, 600 from the APP
preparation of last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

owners. otherwise they may be cut at
the owners pleasure. even though tagged
by the selectmen. This decision will be
a disappointment to the many who have
been seeking ways to promote the beauty
of country roads, and at whose instigation
the law was framed. Still the way is
clear for towns to proceed, and the eX-
pense need not be great. Under the laws
the trees that might be tagged were linn
tied in number
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

Nermonts high license law IS a de-
fective measure in many resi- ects, but we
would hardly care To swap it for the one
in force in New Hampshire. Claremont
is a nearby town with population of
1000 about like Bratteboro Claremont
has Is licensees and ii bar rooms in fun
llnSt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

booker Washington's lest appeal for
funds to expand the work of Tuskegee is
coupled with statement showing that
the institution is in good condition, with
property valued at about S70O.C00 ana a
million endowment; 1t has now l4il stu
dents and has sent out as workers in
various fields over 5000 men and omen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
M a d I'M ZoIa,

The world famous scientific palmst and clair
voyant, has opened and Office IN Retting block,
High street. One visit will convince the most
skeptical that she is "A most wonderful and
miraculous palmist and clairvoyant. She has
read the lines and fates of United States sena-
tors, and Washington, New York and Chicago $
400. She comes highly recommended and with
testimonials that she will be pleased to show
her patrons. IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

The estimate of lumbermen that 100, =
COO, 900 feet of lumber have been cut with
in radius of 30 miles OF Rutland this
season is argument for scientific for
cstry without further comment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
New Pension RuIinq.

HLD SOLDIERS drawing less than Sl2 per
AImonth under act of June :. 1880, will obtain
informatio on to their advantage on applying to
JOHN HUNT, Pension Attorney. Brattleboru,
VT. l3l5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01

The young leope societies will hold
union Easter sunrise meeting in the ves-
try of the Universalist church at o'clock
Sunday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
For 6 ale.
70 Rent.

VNO RENT-A six room tenement. Inquire
l. of :. W. EDG EFT 4 &C i9tf
TINO RENT-UpstairS tenement in West Brat.
i tleboro. FRED FOX. West Brattleboro.
rINO RENT - Tenement of six rooms at -
i North Main street. MISS ELLA T. WAITE.
Two RENT Small tenement in Leonard
i hock Inquire of MRS. ID. LEONARD. III
Oak street. l4tt
yINO RENTING room tenement. upstairs,
i with garden and barn privilege. W. b..
HASKELL. ~ Western Avenue. l3l4
TINO RENT.-Room. furnished or unfurnshed.
i furnace heat. private entrance; desirable
for nurse. Inquire at "a Green u. l3tt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
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TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, APRIL /. 1904.
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro, VT, b.
Q. 1. FRENCH.

TERMS: $50 per year in advance; if not
paid within the year 81
Rates of advertising furnished on applica-
ton. Births deaths and marriages published
free Obituary Notices. Cards of Thanks, etc,
- cents per inch of II lines or less.
Entered at the Brattlchuro Post Office as
second class mail matterl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
Special 0oticcs.

IF YOU HAVE Real Estate of any kind TO
l. sell or exchange. write EDGETT y CO,
Real Estate, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-04-01
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WANTED Girl for general housewort
w Apply at ~ Green ST. 1i-lw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
FIRE KING BAND READY
FOR 1905--NEW OFFICERS

The Fire King band, which Is an aux
Hilary organization OF the Fire King band,
has organized for 1906 with Howard J..
Lee as leader. business manager and
treasurer; Joseph A c. Sanford as as
sistant business manager and James H.
Csdy as assistant leader; Bert c. Bars
tow az clerk and Hector G. Cook to act
as chairman at the business meetings
When on parade Peter j. Cooke will
again act as drum-major and when the
corps gives any more OF its interesting
entertainments Virginius II. Arnold Will
be stage manager and Clinton Lockwood.
props"
The coinmittees are announced as fol-
lows: Social. J. A Young and J. II.
Cady; entertainment, j. A. c. Sanford. G.
W. Elliott, f. s. Tollensbee, II. r. Sin
gleton A. J. Cam: uniform, c. Lockwood,
chairman; music committee. Bert c. Bars
tow. J. A. Young. r. p. Patton and Fl. 1.
Lee.
The committee on fair reported progress
and a vote OF thanks from Fred B. John
son. a member now in the hospital. was
read.
A lunch was served at the close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31

Dutton was on Dyer street and glancng
across to the river side OF that thorough
fare, saw a man who was standing near
the railing.
This man. so Dutton told the Central
station officers, cried out goodbye" and
then lesped over the railing.
Then a splash was heard and Dutton
running over TO the railing thinks that he
saw a man just about to sink from sight.
The next moment the object disappeared
below the murky surface.
A colored man who was nearby also
thinks that he heard the mans outcry
made just before the leap was taken.
Harbor Master Mcguire was notified
and at once went to the scene OF the al
legged suicide which was in front OF Huck-
sters station No. IL.
He dragged the river UP ana down FOR n
distance OF 200 feet from where the man
was said to have taken the fatal leap
but failed to find any body
The police have not sscertained that any
man is missing from that part OF the
CITY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
AMBASSADOR
PORTER To
RETIRE

Paris. Dec. 31.-In view OF the reports
relative to the retirement OF Ambassador
Porter. inquiry at the American embassy
today resulted in the following authorita-
tive statement:
General Porter has asked to he relieved
from duty as ambassador at Paris, with
the intention OF returning to New York
TO be with his children and look after
some personal interests that require his
attention. Having spent 25 years in the
service OF the government, including
eight years in charge OF the embassy at
Paris. he is anxious to secure a period
Of repose In his own country"
The formal announcement OF General
Porter's retirement attracts widespread
attention and regret among the French
officials and members OF the American
colony. Heretofore rumors OF tho gem
erals departure brought many inquiries
10 the embassy. but no official confirma-
tion had been given. Close friends OF the
ambassador have known that IL has been
the personal wish Of himself and the
members OF his family TO return 10 New
York this winter or I'm the spring. and
this wish has now been communicated 10
the administration at Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
CHANGES IN
DIPLOMATIC
SERVICE

Washington, Dec. M--President Roose-
welt is devoting some time to considera-
tion of important appointments in the dip
lomatic and consular service of the gov
ernment. which are TO be made formally
by him a the beginning Of the new ad-
mlnistration next March.
Joseph II. Choate. ambassador TO the
Court of ct. James, has indicated that he
does not desire longer 10 continue as the
representative OF this government in
Great Britain will be succeeded by White
law Reid proprietor OF the New York
Tribune, who was ono time Minister of
France.
Gen. Horace Porter. amba ssador II
France will retire from that post soon
sitter the 4th of March. The president has
decided on Gen. Porter's successor, but no
announcement OF his decision can be made
yet.
CharlemaGne Tower. ambassador to
Germany, and Robert S. Mccormick, am
bassador TO Russia, will continue at their
respective posts. Their services have been
satisfactory to the government and the
president finds II pleasure to re-appoint
them.
As to the Enthusiastically to Italy moth
ing of definite nature can be said now.
The probabilities are that Ambassador
Meyer will remain at Rome
Gen. Powell ClaytoIr having decided to
relinguish his post as ambassador TO Mex
leo at the end OF the present administra-
tion, will he succeeded by Edwin II.
Conger now United States minister TO
China II is not expected that Mr..
Conger will continue long at the Mexican
capital. as he is understood TO intend
10 return 10 his home, state of Iowa, TO
be candidate for governor. in succession
to Gov. Cummins. When he leaves Mexico
he will be succeeded by David f.. Thomp-
son Of Nebraska, at present minister TO
Brazil. Mr.. Conger will be succeeded
at the court OF Pekin by william w.
Rockhill at present director Of the
bureau OF American republics, who Is
recognized as an authority on all subjects
pertaining TO China and the Chinese.
John X. Gowdy. who was appointed by
President Mckinley as American consul
general at Paris. will be succeeded by
Frank H. Mason, now consul general 10
Berlin. In succession to Mr. Mason, John
Lewis Griffiths Of indianapolis will be
named.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
VIOLENCE
CAUSE OF
331 DEATHS

New York. Dec 31.--Three hundred and
thirty-one violent deaths classed by the
police as homicides. were reported during
the year just closing in New York county.
which comprises the island of Manhattan
and the Bronx
The number OF indictments filed in all
these cases was only 81 and 13 OF those
indicted prisoners are still in the Tombs
prison awaiting trial Fifteen OF the
prisoners indicted were committed after
trial. six policemen were arrested dur
ing the year charged with homicide
In addition TO the 231 deaths reported
and olassed as homicides by the police.
more than a thousand lives were lost in
tho excursion steamer General Slocum
disaster and the hotel Darlington collapse
I'm both OF which cases criminal proceed
ings are pending.
The indictment against Builder Allison
in the Hotel Darlington case has never
been served, however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31

heart. was completely overwhelmed by
the revelation and the consequent de-
velopments.
THAT Is the last straw" he said.
measuring her in that way" "Oh. that
am brought TO this. You tell me that
my friend. Mr. Barry. il here TO take me
back Well, I am ready TO go and shall
he happy 10 accompany him. But this IS
q different homecoming than I antici-
pated. | knew ] should Ind troubles and
breakers ahead, but I never for mo-
ment anticipated arrest. Guilty? OF
course I'm not guilty. i am absolutely
innocent. And you say poor old Beck
with is very ILL., Poor man. ! knew him
but little, but ! am sure he is innocent
The correspondent then told DR. Chad
wick Of the statement that has been made
that Mrs. Chadwick is said 70 be Nine
De We're The physician fell back as II
stunned.
LOYAL TO HIS WIFE
Mime DeVere," he cried. "Oh no. no.
don't say that That cannot he So
do not believe that such a thing can be
possible II she is have never suspected
IL and | cannot for a moment believe IT..
DO you think Mrs Chadwick can be
guilty, as accused7'' was asked
II cannot think her guilty OF anything.
don't know the charges, but she cannot
be guilty"
when asked about the son. Emil Hoover
Chadwick. the doctor said:
Emil is one OF the grandest boys ever
knew. | have never had 10 correct him.
and I love him as IL he were my own. 1t
is like him 10 stand by his mother. closely.
have been blessed by my daughter and
stepson"
When asked about his financial re-
sources he said:
"If what the papers shy is true, am a
penniless pauper. You saw my beautiful
home I'm Cleveland and YOU know how I
have lived. Now see me-. coming back i'm
the second cabin, / vino have always
travelled by the best ships and occupied
the best cabins. But IL all that has been
said is true / am homeless and without a
dollar II is hard for one at my time Of
life TO come to ths
WILL WRITE A BOOK
You ask II ! am guilty l have said no,
no. To make my situation clear. have
contemplated the writing of a book I
want physicians, lawyers clergymen,
bankers, business men, everybody 10
know where I stand. I have written the
skeleton OF the book already and hope to
have time TO write IL. That VIII show the
world everything
''You say my wife is accused of being
Nine. DeVere. Did 1 look into her history
Think OF my position. 7 was a widower
with an invalid sister. my mother in bed
with n fractured leg. my elght-year-od
daughter motherless. Would not be glad
TO know someone who would take an In
terest in my household and bring order
out Of chaos? No one on earth can know
my feeling today and God help that bless
ing girl, who has been helping me bear
my burdens"
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
WILLIAMS MAKES
BRIBERY REPORT
TO THE GOVERNOR

In his to Gov F. c. Garvn the Bribery Elec
TONS Attorney James Williams Gov Garvns bribery cuth at
the recent election, says:
procuring upon which feel JUS
tilted in bringing three
"The first against Edmund Deme of the town Of
Warwick for the bribery of Gauber Teller of said Warwick
The second against Nathaniel s. Mathewson of
Johnston for falsely representing election officer his inability
read and mark his ballot
THE third against Louis Saunders of Pawucket
for having permitted several sample ballots be by which
ballots the ward
for working the Tasmanan dodge Said Saunders the
warden Of the first district of the Sixth ward of Pawtucket
Il induce authorities prosecute these
but find the regularly constituted authorities be the
the laws enacted for the purpose securing honest
elections Unless therefore, private complaints made these
prosecutions could be made"
Continued on Page Five)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31

FOLLOWS
MURDER

r Atlanta. Ga. Dec. a.-A special from
ozark. Alabama, says:
double tragedy occurred al Midland
City in the eastern part Of this county.
Friday. Arch Pope and Jesse Pope, broth
ers had a heated discussion and disagree
ment over a line fence and the former
shot and killed his brother Arch Pope
then went home and committed suicide by
taking strychnine
The Popes are among the most. promi-
nent people OF southeastern Alabama.
Both men leave families.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
MYSTERIOUS
FIRES IN
Navy YARD

Philadelphia, Dec. 31.-Hundreds OF
marines and sailors. buckets in hand, have
aided the navy yards fire department.
and the crew OF the government tug Mo-
doc. in fighting two small fires of mystic
rious origin at League Island. a spark
from which threatened TO destroy ths
great dry dock in course OF construction.
The fires started within an hour of each
other on the platform OF q towering wood
en- crane on the bank TO the west of the
dry dock.
The crane. lis feet high, was saved by
a party OF marines who climbed up ths
blazing structure and fought the FIRE at
close range. A thorough Investigation
will be made
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
HOLMES & BLANCHARD co.
MAKES AN ASSIGNMENT

Boston. Dec 3l.-The Holmes and Blan-
chard company, a Massachusetts corpor-
alton engaged In the manufacture OF
heavy mill machinery assigned today for
the BENEFITS of its creditors TO Edward NJ
Moore and Nathan II. Rogers OF this
city.
The plans are at the north end. The
company has been established for over
~ years and It's trouble is due TO the fall
ing or OF the demand for the machinery
which IL manufacturers. Its liabilities
$4,000 estimated and its assets at half
that amount.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Articles OF association have been filed
with Secretary OF State Charles Il. BEN
nett by Robert J.. Walker. w. Hcxace
Arnold and Amasa Sprague as Comstock
Land company OF this city having n
capital stock OF $4,000.
The same men have also filed articles
Of association as Tulles Court Land COM
pany. with capital stock Of $4,000. and
both concerns will carry on a real estate
business. according TO the papers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
KILLED BY
FALLING
WALLS

Chicago, Ills. Dee. M.--Two nremen
were killed. two others and one spectator
were injured by the falling OF a portion
OF tho wall in the West Side car shop
fire early today The dead are:
Capt. Paul Dick.
Lieut. John Pyne.
The injured are: Charles Anderson. fire.
man; cut on face and hands. and legs
bruised. Capt. John Miller, fireman.
crushed about body and cuts on head
August kraut, severely hurt about
shoulders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
BROODED OVER WlFE'S DEATH,
AND FINALLY KILLED HIMSELF

Mount Holly. y J, Dec. Si.-Joseph G..
Rogers. a prominent grain broker and n
member OF the philadelphia Commercial
exchange. committed suicide last night
by hanging at his home I'm Milford near
here.
since the death or his wifc. n few
months ago Mr.. Rogers had been
melancholy and e Is thought that this
was the cause of his act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
DR., CHADWICK RETURNS.
AND SAYS He IS SHOCKED

New York Dec s-Dr Leroy s. Chadwick of Cleveland who
under indictment Cleveland with his wife Mrs Cassie Chad
wick for utterng forgery reached here today the Pre-
toria of the Hamburg American line.
Dr. Chadwick and his daughter occupied of the
in the second cabin.
An Associated Press representative Dr. Chadwick his
cabin and delivered him
reading which had been handed him. Upon
approaching New York the Cleveland physician appeared
and dstrsugh during the became and the
approach of the Associated Press representative caused him
trepidation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
WILL GO TO PENSION FUND.

Chicago. Ills. Dec. 3i.-Money found IN
the Iriquois theatre after the fire has been
turned over by City Custodian Dewitt C.
Cregier 10 Controller McGann. tho, re-
quired year OF holding for claimants hav-
ing passed. The box full OF coins and the
envelopes containing charred bank notes
and bits OF bills are valued at $3.50 and will
go 20 the police pension fund
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
REMOVED FROM OFFICE.

washington, Dec. 3i.--President Roose-
Welt today directed the removal from Of
fico OF John ~. Hall. United States dis
trict attorney for oregon. Mr. Hall has
been prosecuting officer OF the govern
ment in the land fraud cases. and the re-
moval IL made in connection with that.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-31
SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA.

Chicago. Ill, Dec. 3l.--Theodore Thorn
Is leader OF the Chicago orchestra. pass
cd a restless night and his condition was
less favorible a consultation OF physi-
clans today confirmed the statement that
the patient has pnumonia.