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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
Young Man Shot by HartIand Physician
Jealousy Alleged Cause.

Angered by jealousy, resulting 1t is be-
lieved, from attention shown his young
wife, DR. George p. Morris. a prominent
physician of Hartland. fired two shots at
Luther Penniman Sunday, as the latter
left the doctors home, neither bullet TAX
ing effect. The doctor is so years old and
Penniman is %. DIR. Morris went out as
usual to attend his patients, and on re-
turning to his home at IL o'clock came
face to face with Penniman who was go
ing away through the yard The doctor
at once drew a revolver and fired twice,
Penniman hurriedly escaping. DIR. Morris
was arrested by Constable II. H. Miller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
Thousands Of Pounds Of Struggled Tur-
key.

Deputy Customs Officer G. III. Tobin of
Swanton brought to Burlington Sunday
r. 6s1 pounds of turkey and 1911 pounds of
geese which were seized from Victor RAJ
cicot, an Italian meat man with place
of business in Swanton. The fowls, It Is
alleged, were smuggled over the line
from Canada. The customs officials had
noticed large shipments of turkeys
through the express office and when RAJ
cicot was asked where he obtained them,
claimed they were bought of farmers in
Swanton and Highgate, while the Of
ficials claim that he bought only $40 worth
of fowl in this country. The dead birds
will be placed In cold storage and will be
sold at public auction about Dec. 5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
Two Boys Drowned at Manchester.

Metcalf Marsh and Charles Olson, each
about II years old, were drowned yester-
day in Bullhead pond near Manchester
Centre. They were skating when Marsh
broke through the ice, and Olson, who
went to his assistance, also plunged into
the water. younger brother Of Olson,
who was skating with the victims, ran to
the house OF Frank Squires, 40 rods away,
but having on his skates he made slow
time, and when help arrived both boys
had disappeared. They fought desperate
ly for their lives and their pitiful cries for
help were heard. The bodies were re-
covered Olson had succeeded in remov-
ing one shoe and his coat and vest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
IN OUR OWN STATE
Three Killed From the Effects Of
Drinking Wood Alcohol
II Is Alleged to Have Been Sold illegally
In Drug store at RIehford-Two Other
Victims Blind.

Nelson Royston and Marshall s. Bliss,
two farmers living on the mountain side
south of Stevens Mills in Richford, near
the Canadian border, died early Friday
morning probably from drinking wood
alcohol, Royston was about 40 years old
and is survived by wife and a daughter.
Bliss was much older and Is survived by
a wife and several children. Mrs. Le-
grondeur. who lived across the Canadian
border, also died from similar poisoning
Henry Clark and William Pattie are both
still blind as the result of partal1ing of
the liquor. They have suffered terribly
but will probably recover. 1t is alleged
that the alcohol was bought at Wallace
w. Whites drug store in Richford and
that through a mistake wood alcohol was
used instead of grain alcohol. White, his
son and daughter have been arrested and
placed under bonds for a hearing on the
charge Of manslaughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
Editorial correspondence of the Vermont
Issue.l
Brattleboro. Nov. II, 1905.

Brattleboro, Nov. IL, 1905.
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the
whole Connecticut valley, Is Brattleboro,
fertile meadows above and below, its
mountain Businesses in the distance, its
macadamized streets and modern side
walks, its well selected library and I'M
surpassed schools, its lines of modern resi-
dences fanked with well shaven lawns,
its enterprising and up-to-date news
papers, its thriving and growing manu-
factories, its large and prosperous
churches, and the public spirit Of its fore
most citizens, It proves a most attractive
place Of residence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01

Five convicts attempted to escape Fri
day from the penitentiary at Jefferson
City, Mo-, four succeeding in gaining the
streets after killing two prison officials,
wounding another and blowing open an
outer gate with nitroglycerin. They were
recaptured by policemen after two had
been wounded in street battle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01

The new reservoir of the Hartford
Water Co. on the Simons farm two miles
from White River Junction, is completed.
1t has a capacity of 100000 gallons and
will furnish water for domestic purposes
in White River Junction and West Leba-
non.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
An Experiment Tried.

Two years ago last March Brattleboro,
in common with most of the larger places
in the state, voted to license the sale OF
liquors in the state. Out of a total OF
1927 votes cast $50 were for license, and
the measure carried by a majority of 173.
This was disheartening to the friends of
No-License; but, though cast down they
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01
A Lesson for Vermont.

The supreme lesson from this portion
of Brattleboro's history is that Vermont
has no use for the open saloon. Its ex-
istence is nothing but a menace to its
morals and a drag to its progress In
stead Of tending to decrease drunkenness
1t doubles and trebles the number Of
drinkers and the amount Of intoxication
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01

An ogdensburg, N. Y, trapper, named
Larocque has been caught and killed in
one Of his own traps, dead fall for bears.
1t is supposed that in changing the bait
he set off the trap. His neck was broken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-12-01

Criticism doesn't hurt the average man
because he knows he Is right.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
FUNERAL OF MITCHELL
Late Oregon Senator Buried Under
the Auspices Of Order Of Elks
and Odd Fellows.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 12.-ln the fam
lily plot overlooking the Willamette
river. and with the metropolis of Ore
gon in the distance. the body of the
late United States Senator John II.
Mitchell was laid 10 rest at Riyeryiew
cemetery this afternoon.
From the hour when the body was
removed from the undertaking parlors
TO the city hail until o'clock, when the
funeral services were begun. the body
OF the senator lay in state in the coun-
ell chamber. Not in years have the
people of Portland united 10 pay such
silent reverence 10 the dead. and during
Mitchell was exposed 1t was viewed by
thousands.
The casket and the city auditors desk
beside il were draped In the national
eolors while the guard of honor, with
muskets and bayonets drawn, lent
military feature to the solemn scene.
Flowers were everywhere. Friends IN
all sections Of the county remembered
the dead. floral tributes from hundreds
OF persons being banked around the
casket
The services at the First Congrega-
tionai church were conducted by the
Order of Elks. followed by eulogy by
Hon. D. Soils Cohen and scripturai
reading by Rev. DR.. E. l. House, pas
tor of the church. After the services
at the church, the body, followed by the
local lodge of Elks. members of the
Portland Bar association and the Odd
Fellows. was taken 10 the cemetery.
where it was Inferred according to the
ritual of the Odd Fellows.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
WILL BE TANNED THROUGH
Republican Caucus of House Members
Called to Cinch the Joint
Statehood Bill.

Washington, Dec. l2.-The house will
dispose of the statehood question be-
fore the holiday recess, according TO
the plan formulated today. The pre-
else manner in which statehood is to
be granted to the four territories viii
be set forth in what is known as the
Hamilton bill. giving statehood to Ari-
Zona and New Mexico as one state and
to Oklahoma and the Indian Territory
as another. The bill embodies the
minor provisions agreed upon by the
conference committees of the two
houses at the last session OF congress.
The plan for statehood legislation
will be made specific at q caucus OF
Republican members of the house to
be called tomorrow for Thursday even
ing. The committee on territories will
meet in the morning and perfect the
bill. Several minor amendments will
be made at the suggestion of delegates
from Oklahoma sent here for the pur-
pose. The bill, however, viii not be
reported TO the house until after the
caucus takes action. Beside decid ng
on its provisions it is the plan that
the terms of rule shall be agreed upon
in caucus under which the bill will go
through the house There is known
TO be some Republican opposition to
statehood as proposed in the bill, but
this opposition is not regarded as Sc
TiOus.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
DEMOCRATS CARRY BOSTON BY
LARGELY REDUCED PLURALITY

Boston. Dec. 12.-The Democrats were
victorious i'm Boston today. electng
former Congressman John F. Fitzgerald
mayor over three other candidates.
Fitzgerald's plurality over his nearest
competitor, Louis \. rockingham,
Republican speaker of the MaSsachu-
sctts house of REPRESENTATIVES, was s.
$50 The vote for mayor follows.
John L. Fitzgerald. Democrat, 443l6;
Louis a. rockingham, Republican, 3d.
9JG. Henry :. Dewey Independent Re-
publican. ~ .6j4; James y. Watson, Cit
iZens' and Independent Democrat, SIS.
The vote today WAS unusually heavy
for city election, more shan $1,000
votes Being east ont of @ total regis
tratiOn OF ll4.000 TWO years ago Pat
rick y. Collins. n Democrat. was re-
elected by a plurality of more than
so 600 In the recent Sr1;e election the
Democratic 2uber. ttOr.dl candidate
carried The ely by a plurality OF ap-
pYoNimateiy Ia. 000. J. vas evident to-
night that Fitzgerald aid not receive his
run party Vote. several strong Demo-
cratic districts giving rockingham a
plurality hC"GIse O. ldc,iOnal differ
cGces.
TO cone pIicate JAe situation there were
two Republican cEdiddIcs in The field
FrothmgEam was the regular party
Nominee. having defeated Henry 5.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
GUNBOAT WASP SAFE
Little Vessel Succeeded in Reaching
Port After Terrific Battle With
Wind and Wave.

Newport, r. l., Dec. f2.-The little
gunbOat Wasp. formerly the yacht CO.
lunGbia. came into port this afternoon
under one boiler and several sails after
a terrific battle with North Atlantic
hurricane. during which she sprung a
leak and was kept afioat after her
pumps choked, through hand bailing by
her entire crew. The little vessel was
blown nearly 10 the Gulf stream by
Sundays storm. and was nearly two
days getting back 70 port At one
time the water which came in through
a leak in the stern, flooded her engine
room and for ten hours on Sunday the
Wasp was at the mercy OF the waves.
The crew of sixty men, ii third OF
whom were naval apprentices and un-
used to such boisterOus conditions,
bailed for hours with buckets and sue
ceeded In freeing the engine room Hos
pital Steward White sustained Il bro
ken rib. but refused TO give up his place
IN the bailing line.
The success of Chief BOatsWain Hugh
Sweeney. the commander of the Wasp,
in bringing his vessel through the hur-
ricane under such trying circumstances,
Received the commentator of the OIL
GERS at the naval training station here,
% which the Wasp is attached The
Wasp left at o'clock Saturday TO the
assistance OF the brig Harry Smith,
which was thought TO be in Il danger
Gus position at the entrance Of Vine
yard sound.
The gunboat Hist. which went TO the
relief of the Nantucket lightship. is ex-
peCted back tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
OFFICERS LOCKED UP
Lieutenants Burbank and Snyder
Court, Martialed at Manila and
Found Guilty.

Fort Leavenworth. Kan, Dec. 12-Ad-
vices received here today are to the eff
feet that First Lieutenant Sidney 5. Bur
bank and E6rst Lieutenant David A.
Snyder both members of the Sixth IN
fantry,- have been placed in Jail in the
Philippines for conduct unbeeoming Of
ficers of the United States army The
exact nature of the charges is not known
here Both are we'll known officers.
Lieutenant Burbank came into promi-
nence by becoming engaged to a promi-
nent Leavenworth woman, while married
TO Conception Vasquez, a Filipino The
VasqueZ woman stopped the marriage TO
the LeavenwOrth woman and recently Sc
cured a conditional divorce from Bur
bank.
1t is stated that the sentence growing
out of the courtmartial that recently
tried Lieutenant Burbank is ready for
approval by President Roosevelt. and
that it imposes fifteen months impris-
onment in a pententiary. II not set
aside. Lieutenant Burbank probably will
be confined in the prison here or at Al
catraz island. California The courImar-
tiaI in Burbanks' case grew out of
charges brought by the Vasquez Yo-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
G00DING IN NEW YORK.
Idaho Governor Talks of the Gem
States Wealth.

New. York. Dec. 12.-Governor Frank
a. Gooding. of Idaho, is in this city
talking Idaho. He came here from
Philadelphia. where he had the salts
faction of seeing his 13-year-Old daugh-
ter, Louise NJ, the youngest girl who
ever christened a battleship. break
a bottle of wine over the bow of a war;
ship.
The governor is here as q sort
of commercial envoy from his state
disseminating information concerning
Idaho's great opportunities for agricul-
tural and. industrial development.
I'VE are all proud. OF course said
the governor yesterday, Ito have the
largest and most formidable ship in
the navy named after our state. At
the same time We know and don't mind
saying that the state is worthy of the
battieship.
In sugar beet culture. for instance,
Idaho viii soon be the leading state
In the northern part of the state
we have the largest tract of white pine
in this country, and We also have \ex-
tensive forests of yellow pine
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
BUFFALO BILL" HAS CHANGE OF HEART
RumOr That He Will Go to North Platte Neb and EndeavOr
Effect Reconciliation With the Wife
of His Youth

was Influenced by outsiders TO bring
suit against his wife for divorce, for
many times durin~ the long trial he
showed that he was heartily sick Of
the whole thing and wished he had
revcr instituted the proceedings. There
We're times when he seemed to eyade
evidence that would tend 10 injure his
Wife's name, and al along he showed
tender regard for Mrs Cody.
It may be- and his friends argue, in
the same strain, that Cody still loves
his wife--the woman who Joined him
when a sprig of q girl and suffered
with him the many hardships and Pri-
vations Of frontier life-and now seeks
At reconciliation that ne may atone for
some of the many wrongs he has
heaDed upon her innocent head. He
has often said that while he could
never live with her again, he still loved
her and regarded her most highly. 1t
may be that Buffalo Bin is now going
home-tO tie North Platte home which
Mrs. Cody has repeatedly said would
always be ready for him, and 10 which
he would always be welcome.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
POPE Plus EXPORTS THE POLISH
PEOPLETO OBEY CAR OF RUSSIA

ercise power by the viii of God, The
Poles should sacredly protect their
civil discipline and should abstain from
taking part I'm the plots of wicked men.
From their gatherings no seditious act
should ever cmanate and they should
make every effort 10 maintain peace
and Justice"
The pope renders homage 10 the wis
dom and goodness of Emperor Mich
olas, WA0~ by the ukase of April 80
granted freedom Of conscience. giving
happiness 20 many souls, This eonces-
sion was confirmed and amplitied by
the ullase Of Oct. 80, SO the clergy must
assist those who wish 20 embrace
Catholicism.
The pontim concludes with eXhorting
the Poles 10 avail themselves of the
rights of citizenship and with loyalty
and diligence To contribute 10 the pro-
sressive amelioration of Russ an PO-
land. assuring them that he will con-
stantly use his influence with the en-
perOr and the government for the re-
ligious and moral good of the Polish
population.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13

Dewey i'm the primaries by a margin Of
200 votes. Dewey asserted that fraud
had been practiced al the polls and
declared himself as an Independent can
didatc.
The city declared i'm favor of liquor
license by a large majority.
Municipal affairs for the coming year
We're settled in eighteen Massachusetts
cities outside of Boston by the election
Of legislative bodies and a choice in
sixteen of them of a chief magistrate.
While national issues played no part
I'm any Of the elections national politi-
cal lines were regarded in all but two
OF the cities, the Republicans carrying
ten and the Democrats four. Ten may
oTs We're candidates for reelection, and
six succeeded in having their admins
tr0tiOns Endorsed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13

Rome, Dec. 12.-Thc nope has issued
most important encyclical addressed
20 the bishops OF Russian Poland rec
ommending the Poles to cooperate in
The pacihcatiOu of the empire. obey
their rulers and avoid seditiOn.
The pope says he is preoccupied by
the grave crisis IN Poland, and viii try
90 contribute 10 its complete paciiica-
ton. Evils are affecting Poland and
many duties weigh upon the eplscopacy
and the faithful.
Among the evils are SubYersive par
ties which are spreading terror and
causing damage. Although the good
Poles are in the majority, they lack
energy which renders possible the de-
plOrable excuses, unworthy Of q civ
iliZed people, such as massacres OF
Jews. which are condemned and de-
tested by the evangelical law which
imposes love on all indiscrimiuately.'
Recalling the words of Pope Leo XIII
i'm his encylical of 1894. the pondff
says:
BE submissive TO the rulers who ex-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
special to The Herald,

Cody. Wyo-. Dec. 12.--It is asserted
oy friends Of Colonel W. +. Cody (Buf-
ta!o BID that the ex-scout and wild
nest Snowman. VIII leave hero on the
l5ih inst. Sor North Platte. Neb.. and
That while there nc viii cau on his
wife. from whom he recently sought a
divorce Lut was denied by Judge
Gcott Of Cheyenne. Il IS said Cody
seeks q reconciliation with Mrs. Cody,
with whom ne has rot lived since 1902.
II IS nos stated whether love or bust
ness has Influenced Cody 10 20 10 North
Platte, but al OF his friends and ac-
puaintauces would be pleased 10 learn
that Is is the former 1t is well known,
however that Cody has long desired 20
dispose o. certain property. but has
been prevented by Mrs. Cody. Under
The Nebraska laws the wife signs all
deeds and mortgages with her husband,
and no deal can be made without her
sanction and signature.
1t IS a wen known :act that Cody
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
FINDS WEALTH. is KILLED
Former Utah Man Dies as Result of
Blast After Making Strike
in Colorado.

George SpTatley, an old prospector
and miner of this state, who left Utah
a year ago TO mine in Colorado, was
blown to pieces by a powder explosion
in Nederland recently. according to a
message received in Salt Lake from
Denver yesterday.
Spratley, it is reported. was thawing
the powder for blasting in a prospect
he was working, when 1t exploded pre-
maturely, tearing his body TO frag-
ments He had just uncovered a fine
body of ore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
INDIAN WAR VETERANS.
Sutherland Trying 10 Get Reeogni.
tIon for Utah Fighters.
lsnecial to Mo Herald.1

Washington. Dec. l2.-Senator suth-
srland today presented IN the senate a
resolution adopted by the last Utah
legislature asking congress to recognize
the faithful services of the Indian war
veterans OF Utah by accepting the rec
ords of their service between the years
ls50 aud 1872. and filed with the secre-
tary OF war. and by granting them pay
for thirty days as privates
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
THE DEATH RECORD.
Rear Admiral LIIley.

New York. Dec. 13.-Rear Admiral
Abraham Bruyn Hasbrouck Lilley. L..
S. n, retired died at his home here
yesterday. He was born in this city,
and having been graduated from the
naval academy. was assigned TO the
North Atlantic station, where he
served until 1867 He was promoted TO
captain March 80. 1901, and served as
commandant of the United States
naval station at Key West, until 1902.
On March 8, 1893, ne was retired, with
the rank of rear admiral.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
NEW JERSEY JUSTICE
Woman Sentenced to Death for
Shooting a Man Who Tried to
Win Her From Husband.

Hackensack, n. j., Dec. 12-Antoinette
Tolla, the Italian woman who shot Jo-
seph Sonta who tried to win her from
her husband last March. was today sem
tenced to be hanged on Jan. Il next. Mrs.
ToIla who has two children. was in her
home when Sonta came there making love
to her, and she shot him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
Thomas J. Dunn.

New York, Dec. 13-Former Sheriff
Thomas ]. Dunn who for many years
was prominent in the Tammany or
ganiZation and who held office under
the Van Wyck administration, died to-
night at his home in this city
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
MODERN wooDMEN DANCE.

Don't fail TO attend the second
monthly dance given by Excelsior
Camp Modern WOOdmen of America.
Wednesday, Dec, 13y Tickets SOC per
couple.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
BIG RABBIT HUNT
At Indianola, Sunday, Dec. 18th.

Special train leaves d. & R. G. depot
at $50 a, m. Returning, leaves In
dianola AT p. m. Fare. $3.50 round
trip. Rabbits reported 10 be thick.
Everybody invited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
TO CURE A COLO IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money if il
fails 10 cure. Z. w. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
William Il. Davenport.

Norwich. Conn. Dec. 12.-William II.
Davenport aged rs, the founder of the
w. II, Davenport Fire Arms company,
died yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
CLEARED For ACTION.

When the body is cleared for action,
by DR.. Kings New Life Pills, you can
tell it by the bloom of health on the
cheeks: the brightness of the eyes, the
firmness of the flesh and muscles; the
buoyancy OF the mind, Try them. Al
q. C. NJ. l. drug department . cents
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-13
CONTACTS AWARDED.
lsnarial - - Harald !

Washington, Dec. I9.-R. w. Bradley
& company Of Cheyenne have been
awarded the contract for building the
proposed cavalry ridi hall at Fort
Russell. The riding han will cost ap-
prOXimateiy 500 000