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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

The glory Of the governorship has de-
parted, says Congressman BouteH, who
pointed out in his address at the COM
mencement of the University Of North
Carolina that in the days Of the fathers
an election to the United States Senate
was often a step to the governorship.
Harrison Gray Otis and John Davis of
Massachusetts,, Robert Y. Hayne of South
Carolina, William l. March and Martin
Van Buren, of New York, Alexander
Moulton Of Louisiana and other promi-
nent men left the Senate for the govern
orship In 1851 jefferson Davis and Henry
Stuart Foote both resigned to canvass
their state as rival candidates for the
governorship. Not in the past 40 years,
however, has senator Of the United
States resigned to become governor The
governorship now frequently leads to cleo
tion in the higher branch OF Congress.
OF the New England contingent in the
Senate at the present time Proctor and
Dillingham; OF Vermont, Crane of Mas
sachusetts and Bulkeley of Connecticut
have been governors, and this year the
governors OF Tennessee and Wisconsin
stepped directly from the state to the fed
eral office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1905.

Senator Mitchell and the Land Frauds
The conviction of United States Sena-
tor Mitchell of oregon of conspiracy to
defraud the government Of tracts Of pub
lie lands in his own state is thought to be
merely the beginning of the exposure Of
the most gigantic swindle in the history
of our country. Secretary Hitchcock Of
the interior department, who is proving
himself rarely courageous and deter
mined official, believes that the frauds in
the post office department, which stirred
the country, were bagatelles compared
with grabbing-through perjury false sur
veys and corruption Of all classes Of
federal and state oficials-milions Of
acres of the public domain in California,
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nebraska and
other western states. The land frauds are
deeper and more scandalous than the
postal frauds, as officials more highly
placed and trusted with more power than
the underlings in the post Office depart
ment have been implicated.
The specific charge on which Senator
Mitchell was convicted was that he to-
gether with Congressman Binger Her
mann Of Oregon, then commissioner of
the general land office at Washington,
conspred with one Puter and many
others to cheat the government out OF
public lands by means OF forged afidavits
and the use Of false and fictitious names,
and that Puter, the arch -conspirator, or
the most active agent in the fraud, paid
to Mitchell $4,000 to secure his influence
with Commissioner Hermann, who then
had great power in expedting land claims
in Washington.
The government also charged that
Mitchell prepared and dictated the fraudu-
lent affidavits on which the expediting Of
the claims was formerly placed on the
records. Thousands OF acres of valuable
land was involved in the deal in which
Mitchell was implicated. By the methods
which have been in vogue one man is
said to have secured in California and
other states a tract OF land several times
as large as the state OF New Jersey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
steaIInss Of Public Lands.

The extent of the stealing of the public
domain, which Secretary Hitchcock is
trying to check, successfully, is some-
thing immense William r. Lighton Of
Nebraska, newspaper man of that state,
has a letter in a recent issue of the Bos-
ton Transcript i'm which he declares that
within the last Is years there have been
stolen from the public domain not less
than $50, 900, 900 acres-an area that would
make 80 states of the size of Massachu-
setts.' The lands to which titles have
been procured by some piece of trickery
on the part of the claimants are not con-
fined to any particular states but the
thefts have been carried on all over the
West, and with apparent system on the
part of the thieves. The affair has been
conducted year after year in the very
eyes of the public officials, but they have
winked in a measure at the whole pro-
ceeding. apparently not realizing the full
extent of the crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

veteran newspaper men in Washington
are predicting that Elihu Root of New
York will become the head of President
Roosevelts cabinet. In addition TO Mr..
Root the names of Secretary Taft, Joseph
Choate and Senators Lodge and Spooner
are heard in this connection. Significance
is attached to the Presidents request that
Mr.. Root attend Mr. Hays funeral as the
representative of the state department
Since it became known that Mr.. Taft
was to continue his journey to the Phil
ippines and his remark that he did not
expect TO have the vacant secretaryship
rendered him, several obstacles have pre-
sented themselves to the observers that
would hinder his transfer from the war
department The President, II is known
would consider seriously before reliev-
Ing Mr.. Taft of the responsibility and
control of insular affairs and the Panama
canal construction, in connection with
both of which his services are deemed
of the highest value to the admins
tration, not only because of his familiar
ity with the details, but because of his
ability to do things" Mr. Roosevelt
would dislike to lose a good secretary of
war In making a secretary of state. Mr.
Roots career in the cabinets of both
Mckinley and Roosevelt brought him
into contact with diplomats and the under
current of foreign affairs, and he is re-
garded as being as well fitted, perhaps, as
any man in public life to take up the
problems left unsolved by Mr.. Hay. AS
is true in Mr. Tafts case now, Mr.. Root,
While in the cabinet was relied on nv the
President for advice and suggestions in
matters other than those pertaining
strictly to his own department.
Later-A despatch from New York last
night stated that the resident had offered
the appointment TO Mr.. Root and that he
would accept It,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

The United States treasury shows a
deficit OF s24,SO5, ,9OS for the fiscal year
ending June 80 as compared with sur
plus OF S9,OO0,0O0 for the previous fiscal
year. a month ago the deficit was $780,
63s,624, but June showed the substantial
surplus of sl2,S4S,777. The Increase of
sS5,OO0,OOo is due largely to the enlarged
expenditures for the navy, army and the
Indians. The total amount required for
the navy was S117. .Ss4 900. an increase of
Sl5.OO0'000. but in no single year since
the rehabilitation Of the navy began has
so much real progress been made. More
warships have been laid down or launch
ed and are on their way toward their final
trials and acceptance than ever before
in the history OF the new navy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

The investigating committee revealed
no fraud or graft in the management of
the state insane asylum at Waterbury.
but it found a laXity of conduct which
amounted to culpable negligence. and as
result Superintendent Hutchinson and
Trustee Wing will get their walking
papers. There may be a good deal Of red
tape in handling the affairs of the regular
army, but il our state institutions could
approach in a small degree to the dlsci-
pline and accountability demanded in the
army the result would be more efficient
and hence more satisfactory service
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

A three-year-old stallion. owned by VIII
Bevis, who is employed by M. II. Chick
ering in Chesterfield, N H., was stolen
from Mr.. Chickering's barn Wednesday
night and all yesterday afternoon the
thief was pursued by Sheriff Frank
Mcclure of Brattleboro in II. r. Browns
automobile, accompanied by Mr. Bevis
Night Watchman VIII Warren and
Chauffeur Casey, but no trace of the thief
or the missing property was found. The
thief led the horse across the suspension
bridge to the Dr. S. N. Bemis place.
where he stole a two-seated wagon own
ed by VIII Brown drawing horse rake
out of the barn in order to get the wagon.
He drove to this village, avoiding Main
street so as not to be seen by the night
police officer, and crossed the bridge to
the island at a rapid rate. Mr.. Warren
heard the team cross the bridge. Soon
afterwards he saw some men whom he
knew go In the same direction with a To-
cal livery team, and when he heard of the
theft he inquired of them as to whether
they saw anything of the stolen team and
round that they passed a team answer
Ing the description given and that IL fol-
lowed them to Hinsdale and turned of
on the Mortified road 1t was found that
the thief stopped on the island and ex-
changed the two-seated wagon for Fred
G. Gales light road wagon. Sheriff Nc
Clure telephoned TO surrounding towns
and started at once in pursuit, going to
Hinsdale, Northfield Warwick Ashu,.lot
and Winchester.
AS soon as Mr.. Bevis discovered the
theft, about o'clock yesterday morning.
he tried to notify police officers through
the Brattleboro telephone exchange but
through some misunderstanding he was
unable to do so, and the thief had seven
or eight hours start of the officers The
stallion is black and has four white feet.
also white stars between his eyes and on
his nose.
A few days ago a man who had worked
four days at Glmans stable finished
work and at the same time Will Mellen.
who is employed by Mr.. Gilman missed
his watch. A man offered to sell the
watch to Mr.. Bevis Wednesday morning
He passed the Chickering place four
times that day. Nothing is known about
him.
Later-Mr. Mcclure was notified by
telephone today that the stolen horse was
in PhilliHston Mass. The thief traded
there with c. P. Lowe. and drove away
with his new horse. He gave his name
as Frank Graves and said that his home
was in Petersham. The information came
from Warren Moore, stable keeper in
Athol.
Heads Of households are the bill-foot-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
Rockefeller Gives $4,000, 900 for Higher
Education,

At meeting Of the general education
board in New York city Friday a gift Of
100000 600 was announced from John
Rockefeller. The fund is to be an en-
dowment for higher education in the
United States. a large part OF the sum
will go to the smaller colleges. The gem
eral education board was organized i'm
New York in 1902, with the late William
III. Baldwin, jr., as chairman. John ID.
Rockefeller, jr.. was one of the original
members. The purposes OF the board are
to promote education in the United States
without distinction OF race, sex or creed,
and especially to promote. systematize
and make effective various forms OF ed
ucational beneficence. Among the other
prominent men who were interested in
its organization were George Foster Pea
body, Wallace Buttrick. ID. c. Gilman,
Morris *. Jesup, Starr j. Murphy. r. c.
Ogden, Walter II. Page and Albert Shaw.
This gift brings the total of Mr.. Rookie
fellers benefactions for religious and ed
ucational purposes to upwards of $780,
O00, 900. He has given $13, ,00O, 900 to the
University of Chicago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
The Profit In illegal Rum Selling.
[Hardwick Gazette. ]

Talk about making money selling rum
Illegally in Vermont today. Here is a PEN
atty that should be a warning to all. A
Bennington county man stands convicted
of 25 offences and is fined $500 for each
or some 10000 days in Rutland work
house. Such fines take the profit and
pleasure entirely out Of the business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

The simplest and best regulator of the dis
ordered liver in the world are Carter's Little
Liver Pills They give prompt relief in sick
headache, dizziness, nausea, etc. ; prevent and
cure constipation and piles remove sallowness
and pimPles from the complexion, and are
mild and gentle in their, operation on the
and as easy TO take as sugar. One pill a
Dose Price rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
Advertised letters.

Men-B. v. Clark. Louis Estey, e. F.
Kennedy, Albert L. Phillips, c. F. Osgood,
William Ross, A. Strow, Ernest Wright,
Harry Whitaker.
Women-Mrs. Alta Hollis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
WEST 5RATTLEeoRo.

A Bible school concert will take the
place of the usual morning service at the
Baptist church next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

My friend, look herei you know how
weak and nervous your wife is, and you
know that Carter's Iron Pills will relieve
her, now why not be fair about II and
buy her a box?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

do you keep fresh fish?" asked the
lady customer. mot If can help it," re-
piled the village butcher. Il always aim
to sell them right awayI'-[Chicago Daily
News.
II might have known better than to
trust my money to that broker" Why so?
Are appearances against him?" mo- con-
found him! It's his disappearance"
-[Town and Country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

I uUII5ItU bNtTy fIIudy Ut bIdIIIebOfOl
VT, by
o. L. FRENCH.
TERMS. $3.50 per year in advance; II
not paid within the year 81.
Rates OF advertising furnished on appli-
cation. Births, deaths and marriages pub
lished free Obituary Notices, Cards OF
Thanks, etc, 75 cents per inch OF IL lines
or less.
(Entered at the Brattleboro Post ONCE
as second class mail matter.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

WANTED-Good help for cutting wood
w and logs. HOLDEN & MARTIN, Brat
tleOorO. 27-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

" ANTED-Men to peel 100 cords of bark
w Inquire of A. E. PARK, Townshend, vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

WANTED.-By young girl. position IN
Office. 1928
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

Heads Of households are the bill-foot-
ers of their families.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
d0attted.

"ANTED -- Carpenters. WASON MFG.
w CO., Brightwood Mass. l5tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

WTANTED-Two men to work through hay
w ing season. GEO. L. TOWNSHEND,
Putney, Vt. 28tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

TANTED.-Immediately a good second
w girl, excellent waitress. for good help.
Telephone or write Hillcrest, Marlboro, Vt.
Dg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

DOR SALE-DeLaval Separator, light sur.
~ rey. two-year-old colt. f. |. PERRY, 3l4
Western Ave. l2-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

WTANTED-Two reliable men in haying.
w Good wages to right parties Highest
price Tor good ones. JOHN HUNT. 21.tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

"ANTED-A girl for general housework
w at once. Apply TO Mrs. J. e. MELLEN,
IL Walnut st.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

" ANTED.--A good man to take care of
w horses and do work about the place. DIR.
e. S. BOWEN, Brattleboro. lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
Enr Sale.

F0R SALE--second-hand slate. s. W. ED
Il GETT Il co. 28
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

"ANTED-Pupils for the piano, also an
w opportunity to tutor. MISS PAULINE
JENNIE, IA Oak st. 26-27
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

WTANTED-All kinds of soft wood lumber
w in the log, delivered at our mill. High
est prices paid for the same. HOLDEN s.
MARTIN. 49tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

"ANTEO-Reliabe young women as at
w tendants upon the insane. Noexperience
required. Address BRATTLEDORO RE
TREAT, Brattleboro, VT. lStf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

DOR SALE-Pheton in first-class condition.
I for sale cheap. j. A. HOADLEY, Al South
Main ST., Brhtteboro. lstf
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Special 9ntices.

Drank MORSE, PROFESSIONAL HOUSE.
II CLEANER, IS Elliot st. 8
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DOR SALE-l0 horses. Weight from 1890 to
~ 1900 All good workers. l.. W. ADAMS
Bratteboro. 9Btf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07
Gbe 1)ermunt 19bGnix.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, JULY Z, 1905.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
o. L. FRENCH.

Published every Friday at Brattleboro,
Vt hX
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

DOR SALE-Celery plants. f. BRASOR
~ Corner Pine and Canal Streets. 27-29
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Wanted.

Stitchers to work in overall factory.
Apply to HOOKER, CoRsER & MITCHELL
CO., Brattleboro VT. 96-2s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

DOR SALE.-Both hard and soft wood cut
- stove length; also kindling in large guam
titles. HOLDEN & MARTIN. 27-j9
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

ENOR SALE-A custom-made Bailey trap and
~ trap harness in fine condition. MRS. C. +.
K. JENNIE. IA Oak St, Brattleboro. 1928
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-07

LNOR SALE.-l new moving machine. 6ft.
II taken at once. c. II. PEASE. - Laurel ST.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-04-26
Booze Gets Two More.

Forum: A fatal duel was fought at
farm house midway between Willow
City and Calmer postofice, in Rolette
county, Sunday evening, between Will
liam Clark and John Coldmayer. The
men, both farmers, we're at store at
Calmer during the day and became in
toxicated. In the afternoon they
started to drive to Willow City and
stopped at a farm house for supper.
While there they became involved in
a quarrel, and decided to adjourn to
the open and fight it out, followed by
several companions. The men had
barely reached the yard when both
pulled revolvers and the fusilade
started. Several shots were exchanged
and the witnesses to the unexpected
shooting sought cover in all direc-
lions. Clark was killed after the third
shoot had been fired and Coldmayer
was injured, one bullet Embedding it.
self in his scalp, while the second
landed in his leg. The scalp wound
is not regarded as serious, but the one
in the leg is. A doctor was summoned
for the injured man and the same
messenger notified Sheriff Douglas of
the fatal shooting. A deputy from
Willow City arrested Coldmayer, who
was too badly injured to make a re-
sistance and he was taken to Willow
City, where he is under the care of a
physician. . ..
There were half dozen men in the
party drinking at Calmer's but so far
it has been impossible to determine
just what the trouble arose over.
There was no objection on the part of
their companions when Clark and
Coldmayer adjourned to- the yard to
fight it out, but none of the others
had the remotest idea that pistols
were to be used. ..s.- ..-~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-04-26
NAUGHToN SITTING.
Seeding is about over.

Seeding is about over. e
Gophers and rabbits are more plenti-
full than usual this year. ID.
Mrs. T. Brown has returned from
New Rockford, where she has been
visiting for some time. l.,
Tom Brown was kicked by a horse
and quite badly hurt last week. It
is hoped that he will speedily recover.
Herman Nutbrook, a new settler
from South Dakota, has erected a
dwelling house on his place prepare
tory to commencing farming opera
tons. Mr.. Nutbrook is a practical
farmer and will undoubtedly succeed.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Carlson Of Gus
ter Flats, Morton county, have recent
ly moved here, and will make this
their future home. Mrs. Carlson is a
daughter of John Carlson of NaMghton.
We wish the new corners prosperity.
Miss Olive Jones Of Iowa, has ar
rived and taken charge Of school No.
2. Miss Jones taught the same school
two years ago and the fact that she
was again honored with the appoint
ment as teacher shows that her ability
has been appreciated. 81
Miss Clara Dawson is teaching
school No. i. ...5 rs. III 5..& RI
Mrs. J. j. Allen has moved out onto
her farm for the summer. Mrs. Allen
owns one of the most beautiful farms
in the neighborhood.
Two new families have moved up
from South Dakota and settled on land
here. The Missouri Slope soil must
be drawing card.
Z The Naughton Sunday school will
meet at school house No. 2 every Sun
day afternoon at p. m. All are vel
come.
F. JaszkoWiak has put In two wells
In this neighborhood, one OF them be-
Ing 24O feet deep.
Naughton claims the honor OF hav.
ing the oldest inhabitant in the coun.
ty. 1t is Mrs. Brown. who, although
80 years old. still is hale and hearty.
She washes, bakes and cooks, and
does other duties besides. She also
cares for her husband who Ii 80 en-.
feebled BY old ago that he has been
obliged to remain In bed for two years,
He ID 86 years old.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-04-26
GOVERNMENT OF TRANsvAAL
Draft Of New Constitution Issued In
B., .s. London. ,s. ..r

-. London. IS. ,.rl
= London, April 26.---The draft Of the
new Transvaal constitution was is
sued during the day. 1t provides for
legislative assembly consisting Of
the lieutenant governor, six to nine
official members and thirty to thirty
five elected members. Every burgher
of the late South African Republic is
entitled to vote for members of the
first volksraad, as we'll as all white
males of British birth occupying prem
Uses at an annual rental of not less
than $50 or having capital to the value
of $500. A commission will divide the
Transvaal into electoral districts. The
debates in the assembly will be car
ried on in English, but the president
of the volksraad may permit mem
Der to use the Dutch language. F1nan-
cial measures must be recommended
to the assembly by the governor and
no part OF the revenue may be appro-
priated without his authority.
In communication to Lieutenant
Governor Lawley, accompanying the
letters patent providing for the
changes, Colonial Secretary Lyttelton
says the time is not yet ripe to grant
full selt-government. f. a.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-04-26
STEAMSHIP DAKOTA
GOES ROUND The HORN
LARGEST AND FASTEST FREIGHT
Err AFLoAr STARTS ON HER
MAIDEN TRIP. Y
SHE WILL FOLLOW ROUTE TAX.
EN- BY HER SISTER SHIP THE
MINNESOTA. 4.

.
The Dakota, loaded with a general
cargo, has sailed from New York, and
contrary. to former announcements,
will go around the South American
continent instead of thesAfrican head.
lands, as planned. The ship takes out
more freight than the Minnesota, but
the owners expect that her maiden
voyage will be accomplished in quick.
er time than that made by her sister,
the Minnesota. which Is now loading
for her second trip out of Seattle.
The Dakota, according to her loaded
measurements, is eighteen tons heav-
Ter than the Minnesota, and is a shade
faster in seaway. This makes the
monster not only the largest, but also
the fastest big freighter afloat