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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL.
Health is Worth Saving, and Some Brat
tleboro People Know How to Save II.

Health is Worth Saving, and Some Brat
tleboro People Know How to Save 1t.
Many Brattleboro people take their lives
In their hands by neglecting the kidneys
when they know these organs need help
Sick kidneys are responsible for a vast
amount of suffering and III health, but
there is no need to suffer nor to remain
in danger when all diseases and aches and
pains due to weak kidneys can be quickly
and permanently cured by the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here is the state
ment of Brattleboro citizen who has re-
claimed good health by the use of this
remedy:
j. c. Montrose, carriage painter, of 9
Canal street Brattleboro, VT, says: my
experience with Doan's Kidney Pills dates
back to some six years ago when could
hardly attend to my work on account of
my kidneys being so badly affected. There
was a dull pain across my kidneys and II
| Strengthened quickly after STOPPING a
sharp twinge would catch me and the
pain would be so severe that / could
hardly keep from crying out. Headaches
and spells OF dizziness were frequent and
a weakness of the kidneys caused too free
quent action Of the kidney secretions,
particularly annoying at night and dis
turbing my rest. l heard about Doan's
Kidney Pills, sold here by F. H. Holden,
the druggist, and so commenced taking
them. / have tried many different reme-
dies but nothing ever did me so much good
as Doan's Kidney Pills. They not only
cured the headaches and pains through
my back but tljey also regulated the action
of the kidney secretions. Since then l
have recommended them to scores of peo-
pie"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's and take
no other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
IN OUR OWN STATE
GEN. w. Y. W. RIPLEY DEAD.
End Came Suddenly at Rutland satur.
day to a Distinguished Veteran Of the

End Came Suddenly at Rutland satur.
day to a Distinguished Veteran Of the
Civil War.
Gen. W. Y w. Ripley OF Rutland died
suddenly OF heaTJ trouble at his home
about 4.30 o'clock Saturday morning. He
was in his usual health Friday night.
Gen. Ripley is survived by n wife, one
son, Thomas Ripley of the state Of Wash
ington, one daughter. Mrs. John c. Pease
OF Boston, a brother, Edward Ripley Of
New York city, and two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Parker of Vergennes and Mrs.
Julia G. II. Dorr of Rutland, the famous
Vermont poet.
William Young Warren Ripley was born
In Middlebury Dec. 81, 1882. He was edu-
Gated at the Troy Conference academy
Poultney, and at Lima institute, Lima, n
Y. He entered the United States military
service as captain OF Co. X, LIST Vermont
Volunteers, May 8, 1861, under the first
call OF President Lincoln for as 600 troops,
serving until the expiration OF the regi-
ments term of service. In the following
autumn he Joined the LIST regiment, United
States sharpshooters, and was commits
stoned Northumberland Nov. 20. 1861
serving with his command with dis
tinguished galantry until he fell serious
~ wounded at the battle OF Malvern hill
This ended a brilliant military career
for, although many times rendered pro-
motion and important commands, disabili-
~ caused by wounds received in action
compelled him to decline all He was
commissioned by Gov. Frederick Holbrook
I'm August, 1862. colonel of the 10th Yer
mont Volunteers. In 1864 he was COM
missloned major-general of the Vermont
state militia. which position he held until
the policy OF the state I'm regard to its
militia was changed. In 1868 he was a
district delegate to the Republican ma
tional convention He was elected mayor
Of Rutland in 1899 For many years he
was engaged in the marble business un-
der the firm name OF Ripley Sons The
business was sold TO the Vermont Marble
Co. in 1889. He had been director OF
the Rutland County National bank since
1867 and president since 1875, when he
was selected to succeed his father
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
Newspaper Men at a Banquet.

An informal gathering of newspaper
men was held at the Berwick House. Rut-
land, Saturday evening. about 80 being
present at the banquet. At the after
dinner exercises F. +. Parsons, business
manager OF the Rutland Herald. presided
The principal addresses were delivered by
John b. Shale, president Of the Pub
fishers Press association, and Edward j.
Bowen Of Philadelphia. Others who
spoke were w. c. Belknap and f. II. Kim
ball Of Bellows Falls, II. L. Hlndley OF
Ludlow, NJ. w. Wilson OF Bristol. T. L.
Cowles, G. NJ. Goddard. and ]. H. Kel-
lette OF the Rutland Herald. and c. p.
Harris OF Rutland. Through the courtesy
OF Mayor ], F. Manning OF Rutland. who
was present at the banqeut, every news
paper man was presented with a marble
paper weight made by the Columbian
Marble Co During the afternoon and
early evening c. 7. Fairfield, editor OF
the Rutland News. held open house. His
beautiful home was thrown open to the
newspaper men and lavish hospitality
was dispensed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
"rhe LueIn cut.on."

The so-called Lucin cut-off. the twelve
mile trestle and twenty-mile roadway
across Great Salt Lake, is ranked by
engineers as the monument of one Of the
greatest exhibitions OF pluck and endur-
ance in railway construction history. Its
completion has Topped off forty-three
miles in distance, avoided heart breaking
grades, eliminated curves, saved hours of
time and untold worry and vexation, and
Is reducing expenses OF operation more
than enough to pay interest on the whole
cost twice over. But these results were
secured at an immense cost of labor,
money and grit, The history OF this re-
markable feat of engineering is told in the
January Century by Oscar King Davis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22

Gov. Bell will pardon Walter Brace, II,
who was sentenced to the state prison at
Windsor from st. Adams for petit larceny.
The young man is suffering from tuber-
culosis.
The Vermont senators are designated
as follows In the makeup OF the COM
mittees OF the United States Senate:
Proctor, agricultural and forestry (chair-
mani; fisheries (chairman); revision of
the laws of the United States. and post
offices and postroads. Dillingham;, immi-
grafton (chairman). judiciary. privileges
and elections. District Of Columbia, ter
ritories and Indian depredations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
"FrankIln In France. -

Now that the American nation is pre-
pairing to observe the two-hundreth an
niversary OF the birth of Franklin, II is
welcome announcement that the jan
uary Century will publish an estimate of
Franklin in France" from the pen of the
late John Hay-a study prepared some
years ago for delivery in Chicago, then
laid aside Because of ill-health This
witty and scholarly review of Franklin's
service abroad will be illustrated with
the Cochin portrait. made In France in
l717. Speaking of Franklin's appearance
at this time. Mr.. Hay says: His fur cap
and spectacles became as familiar as the
face of the king on the louis dor"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
A Card.

We, The undersigned, do hereby agree to re.
Warranted Syrup of Tar, II it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee a IS.
cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money re.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
vermon.er. Nee. in Manchester. N. H

The Vermont association OF Manches-
ter. n H., held its annual election OF Of
ficers Friday evening The secretary's
report showed membership OF 1T6, and
the treasurer reported that there was a
balance OF $ii4.23 In the treasurey. The
following officers were elected: President.
Frank H. Challis; vice presidents, w. NJ.
Rockwell G. c. Skinner and Albert L.
Dodge; secretary. Mrs Mary V. TobIe ::
treasurer. II. Fox Davis: executive COM
mittee, Mrs A. w. Jones. Mrs. w. NJ
Rockwell. Mrs. Florence Patten. Miss
Ethel Eastman. Mrs. Gage. Miss Mary
Cawley. and Mrs. Minnie Prime: audi
tors. A. l.. Partridge and o. d. Carpenter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
The pace Calendar.

One OF the handsomest calendars for
1906, is, as usual. the one put out by Car
roll S. Page of Hyde Park, the largest
handler Of green calf skins in the world
II is IL sheet calendar 81 by 20 inches
The top half OF each alternate sheet con-
tains half tone plates of Mr.. Pages hide
houses, receiving, grading, packing rooms,
etc. Until the supply is exhausted, copies
will be sent to any address on receipt OF
10 cents to pay in part the expense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22

Agnes King, II, had her hair torn out
by the roots and her scalp loosened while
at work In the Queen City cotton mills
In Burlington Thursday, She was comb
ing her hair, holding 1t above her head,
when her hair caught in the shaftIng. 1t
is thought she will recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-22
Hugh Henry viii Retire as Pension
Agent.

Capt. G. A. Curtice of Concord. n. H.,
will succeed Hugh Henry OF Chester
as United States pension agent for
the Concord agency. which embraces the
states of Vermont and New Hampshire
when the latter's second term expires
next month. This was decided at a meet
ing OF members of the Vermont and
New Hampshire congressional delegations
with the President Monday. when 1t be-
came known that the President practically
agreed four years ago when Mr.. Henry
was appointed for second term. that at
the end OF IL the office should go to a
New Hampshire man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26

tried to replace the regular mlntary
establishment by militia on which
they could depend in case Of actual
separation Failing in this, they opened,
in $780, the agitation for separate
Minister of Foreign Affairs for Nor
way, with a separate consular service.
They had some reason above the gen.
eral desire to create friction, for Nor
way is free trade country and Swe-
den has protection.
Oscar H., the present king, called
the ablest crowned ruler of Europe,
has had his hands full with the Nor
wegians. He managed to keep the
peace until this year, when, during an
abdication made necessary by his age
and illness, the Norwegian Storthing
passed the bill creating a separate con-
sular service. The king returned to
his throne. The Norwegian Council u
Ministers presented the bill for his sig
nature. He vetoed it, as he was ex-
pected to do. The Ministers resigned,
as they were expected to do. The king
asked them to reconsider, making 1t
plain that there was no immediate way
of forming a new Ministry. They re-
fused. Neither would they sign pro-
tocol of the proceedings; and this re-
fusal, by the peculiar constitution OF
Sweden and Norway, made the kings
veto void. At this point in the AFFAIR
all Scandinavia understood that the
break had practically come.
Norwegians of New York rather in
cline to the opinion that in asking for
IA Prince of the house of Bernadotte'
the Norwegians have their eye on
Oscar, the kings second son, who had
to renounce his right to the dual
throne when he married for love
commoner, woman OF patrician
though not of noble blood. He has
always been popular in both Kingdoms.
Bernadotte married descendant OF
the old Swedish dynasty, who had also
strain of old Norwegian royalty in
her veins. The children of Oscar and
his wife thus unite three royal lines
with plain Scandinavian. This and the
poetic justice of giving crown to
man who renounced a crown for love
is said to appeal to the literary men
and sentimentalists, who are strong In
the Norwegian movement for separa-
tion.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
The Critic and the Lady.

Talleyrand, the noted Frenchman
possessed wit of so high an order that
it has stood we'll the test Of time, and
his Jokes are still good. The author
of Juniper Hall" gives two of his
sayings to Madame de Stael.
He was a great admirer Of Madame
Recamier and Madame de Stael. the
one for her beauty, the other for her
wit. Madame de Stael asked him one
day, If he found himself with both of
them in the sea on a plank, and could
only save one. which it would be. to
which he replied:
"Ah! Madame de Stael knows so
many things doubtless she knows
how to swim
When "Delphine" appeared, it was
said that Madame de Stael had de-
scribed herself as Delphine, and that
Talleyrand was the original of Mad!
anne de Vernon.
Meeting the authoress soon after
ward, Talleyrand remarked. in his
most gentle tone Of voice:
81 hear that both you and l appear
in your new book. but disguised as
women"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
FOR Morninu Wear.

The plaid ginghams, which will be
used for morning wear are rather a
relief to the sameness of solid colors.
They appeal more than figured de-
signs. The plaid should not be decid-
ed in contrast or it utterly takes
away from the smartness of the frock.
Two or three shades of blue and pale
green, or pink, black and white, may
be used They do not look as glar-
ing as they sound They are deftly
mingled and fade one into the other in
a way that does not jar the artistic
sense.
When the fabric is plated, which it
is intended to be, the effect is quite
refreshing.
Take pink and black and white
plaid all shaded into a good whole
and make it with knife-plaited skirt
opening on box plat back and front
and three-inch hem stitched at top,
with a blouse in fine plaits running on
the bias from shoulder to waist show
ing V-shaped front and back of eye
let embroidery and white linen, and
you get a very pretty morning gown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
Importance of the Belt.

There is possibly no one way in
which woman may so easily make or
mar the smartness of a costume as by
a belt If this be of color seen no.
where else in her gowning, it attracts
criticism to itself and thereby detracts
from the force of the entire outfit.
While the silk belt is still worn, it
is not so smart as the leather belt
or that of the material of the gown.
The suede belts are very popular for
shirtwaist wear because they are
soft in texture and conform easily to
the lines of the waist. These are in
all of the new mauve and pastel
shades and are worn with buckles of
mother-of-pearl or leather. The
buckles are colonial in design and
shape many beautiful ones being
shown
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
Fashion Hints,

A suit of tan-colored voile was es.
rocially admired.
White linen and muslin gowns are
being shown in all the shops.
a ci arr.ing gown of dark blue ohi:.
fon vote in fine quality was entire
ly accordion plated.
A dainty Write gown with some nov.
ell features wos made of dotted Swiss
and very sheer lawn.
A pretty model in green and blue
plaid was effectively trimmed with
stitched green taffeta bands.
The matching fad has been extend
ed to gloves. The latest glove is lined
at the top with colored kid, in all
sl.ajes.
An extremely pretty suit of dark
red checked silk had plated skirt
the bottom of which was trimmed
with puffed bands of the silk put on
in a garland pattern.
A deep tan Continental shape, in a
fine, flexible straw, had a band of tan
maline draped around the crown. and
loose punches of rich red roses and
leaves in three of the dents in the
trim.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
silk Stockings.

II is growing more and more the
fashion for women to do up their own
nice frocks and silk underwear and
embroideries, in order to save them
from the devastation of the laundry.
1t is really fascinating work and
there is no reason why brains should
not be put at the service Of this brand
Of household art as well as into the
embroidery work, says the Philadel-
phia Inquirer. Stockings should be
then wrung between towels. Silk un-
derwear should be soaked half an
hour in warm suds and ammonia water,
allowing a tablespoonful of ammonia
to a gallon of water. Rub gently with
the hands, pressing and squeezing,
but not rubbing on the board Never
rub soap directly on the garment, and
do not be too generous in the matter
of soap. Above all things taboo chem
icals or strong washing powders.
Rinse through two warm waters of
the same temperature as the suds,
adding to the last trifle of ultra
marine blue. and tablespoonful of IL
quid gum arabic. Smooth out and
hang as carefully as possible, in order
to avoid the wrinkles so hard to iron
out of silk without injury to the fab
ric. When almost dry press under
muslin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
Paper to Wran sauaaues.

A German editor has hit upon new
idea in practical journalism, says the
London Daily Chronicle. He is mind
full of the utility of his paper for max
ing parcels, and especially for tying up
the popular sausage. So he addresses
his feminine patrons in these terms:
You have often complained to us,
dear readers. and especially dear
housewives, that our paper smells Of
printers ink, and is, therefore, insult
able for carrying butter, sausages, and
fresh bread. Eager to meet your
wishes, dear friends and household
fairies, we have decided to publish,
twice week. an issue. which will be
printed only on one side, so that the
other will be available for those DOM
este uses. And. in order that you
shall lose no reading matter, these
particular numbers will be double the
ordinary size.'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26

fudge!" "Lordiev Rubber" and
'Knocker" will be blamed as swear
words.
A Mrs. Ann Brodie, superintendent
of the department Of purity, at whose
dictation the letter was written, said;
Prominent members of the church
are given to this form Of profanity,
and yet they wonder at the increasing
blasphemy throughout the country.
Oh, for woman actuated with the
spirit to so out fearlessly and smash
the blasphemers."
The teachers in the public
schools" said another, "are respon-
sibe for a great deal of this form of
swearing. They use such expressions
as Gracious and Goodness, and in
my opinion these are at best substi'
tutes for profanity"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
To Look Young.

If you wish to be young looking and
happy adopt as your principle in life
never to expect too much of people.
A large amount of worry and trouble
arises from our too great expecta-
tions of others. We expect too much
Of our children; they must be gifted,
beautiful, obedient, little compendi-
ums of all the virtues, and If they
are not this we think bitter things
and sew wrinkles and gray hair for
ourselves. We expect too much of our
friends, and i'll nature is the result
of the disappointments encountered.
The housekeeper develops into do
mestic pessimist who does not find
the orderliness and cleanliness which
she expects.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26
The Back Yard Beautiful.

The back yard beautiful is well
drained. To have back yard damp
from standing water, Uttered and sog-
gy from household refuse. makes 1t
impossible to be anything but an eye
sore and constant menace to
health, says the Washington Times.
The water from sinks and drains
should be carried as far as possible
from the dwelling. Every solid SUBJ
stance should be carefully excluded
from the drains and be destroyed by
burning. This is the only sanitary
disposition of garbage, and each fam
lily should burn its own daily. Where
domestic animals are kept much can
be fed to them. and on farms the re-
mainder thrown on the compost heap.
Broken glass, dishes and discarded
tin cans will accumulate in every
house and the best method Of dispos-
ing of them is to have barrel or cask
tidily set aside to throw them in, and
when the receptacle is full the junk
man or village dump is ready to re-
cciye them. Another barrel should be
ready for all the odds and ends, torn
wrapping paper superfiuous and
soiled papers, worn out bits of car
pet and all kindred things that are
TOO large to burn in the kitchen fire.
Then when the garden rubbish is
burned each spring these will kindle
the flames.
Coal ashes should be piled into as
compact and unObtrusive a heap as
possible and thoroughly cleaned away
every spring. Well packed down,
these garden beds, and are often used
to fill hollows and holes with lib
eral coating of earth over them.
A large part Of the back yard
should be sown to grass. A nice bit
OF grass kept as neatly as lawn is
the housewives pride, where she
bleaches her household linen until
Snowy white" is no mere phrase.
There are removed all stains, and all
traces of i'll odors are replaced with
the freshness of evening breeZes and
morning dews, and here the bedding
and clothes are hung until saturated
with oxygen.
When space allows, garden is a
back yard acquisition where early
vegetables may grow as family tastes
dictate. Sage, thyme, balm, sweet
marjoram and lavender are useful in
making sayory many otherwise plain
dishes, and are especially fitted to
grow in back yard. Small fruits
can fill many vacant spot, in their
season add to the family comfort, and
in their care and growth be con-
stant pleasure to the family gardener.
A hedge of barberry, arbor vitae.
or cedar or Usage orange is far bet
ter than fence to divide the front
and back yards, or to confine the gar
den. 1t requires few years to have
them grow properly and perhaps
slight fence for protection during the
first year.
A trellis of grapevines is admirable
as a screen between the vegetable
garden and front lawn. If something
Of more rapid growth is wanted flow
ering climbers are best, and with
morning glory or honeysuckle, climb
ing rose or woodbine, to select from,
every taste may be gratiied.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26

neat, but where all the benefits of
pure air are to be obtained. But the
probabilities are that a house of this
kind will not be given over wholly to
the children. The older members of
the family will find it so delightful
mer in that they will make quite as
much use of it as the children will.
With comfortable chairs and ham
mock it can be made far plea santer
than any room in the house. If built
of good size-as every such house
ought to be, when the grounds will
admit of it-tea can be served there
in summer, and it will really become
the centre of family life from June to
September.
A house like the one shown in the
illustration accompanying this article
will cost considerable, for every part of
it is well built and calculated to last
for years. But those who cannot afford
the expense of such a structure can
easily reduce the cost by using rustic
material. Posts of cedar, set in the
ground, will afford ample support for
the roof, which ought to be of shingles
to keep out rain. For the railing and
bracket work cedar poles and branches
can be substituted, or, if these are not
procurable, any kind of wood can be
used. Cedar is preferable because of
the ease with which it is worked and
its pretty bark, which will last for a
long time. Any kind of material OBJ
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26

Apropos of the epidemic of cerebro.
spinal meningitis, or spotted fever"
in Irthingborough, London, there was
no sanitary defect, in the opinion OF
the medical men, sufficient to cause the
outbreak, but a week prior to the oc
currence of the first case the father
of the children affected received a pa
per published' in Philadelphia which
had passed through New York, where
the disease was then raging. Still, it
was not regarded as possible for the
germs to be conveyed in that way. The
medical opinion was that the disease
was but mildly, if at ali, contagious.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-07-26

tainable from the woods can be worked
into such a building with good effect.
The more crooked, gnarled and fantas-
tie 1T iss the. better for brackets and
railing.
Vines should be set out about the
house and trained up the posts and
made to completely cover the roof. In
one season it can be made bower Of
beauty. The best vine for the purpose
is our native Ampelopsis, or Virginia
creeper. This will take hold of the
rough poles with its fingers and train
itself. Our Celastrus, or bittersweet
is another excellent native vine of very
rapid growth. This will also train it
self by twisting its slender branches