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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

Gen. Lew Wallace. who died at his
home In Crawfordsville. Ind. Wednesday.
is most widely known as the author OF
Ben Hur. but had had an interesting ca
reer as soldier. legislator and diplomat.
His father was one OF the governors OF
Indiana. Gen. Wallace was a law stu
dent when he left his books to go into
the Mexican war as volunteer. He
had served four years IN the state sem
ate before he took command Of the li4h
Indiana regiment in the civil war. He
distinguished himself at Fort DoneIson
and was soon made a major general His
failure to have his division in position at
Shiloh was disastrous TO the Union army.
but he was exonerated. not having re-
ceived some OF Grants verbal orders. He
fought the battle OF MonOcacy with $500
men against Gen. Early with 2s, 900. He
was governor Of Utah 1S7S-lssl, was
afterward minister to Turkey, and the
past 20 years had practiced law in Craw-
louisville. In addition to Ben Hur he
wrote The Fair God. story Of Mexico:
The Prince of India, and The Boyhood
of Christ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

Frank p. Sargent, the former Ver-
monter who is commissioner general OF
immigration, believes that the United
States faces one OF the gravest crises of
It's history, He forsees a gigantic Western
immigration by reason OF the gathering
revolution In Russia, and he recommends
immediate remedial, restrictive legisla-
ton. The foreigners. largely Of an un-
desirable GLASS, are now pouring into this
country at a rate of nearly a million a
year, and under our present laws only
about one in a thousand OF those who
rap is turned back. The immigration
ffom Russia was never so great as at
present, and the people who come from
that country are largely filthy, nIiterate.
stunted and dwarfed in body and In mind
They are not the kind who become good
citizens. They cOngregate in the already
congested foreign quarters Of our cities
and become a menace lin many ways
Sixty Der cent. OF the inmates OF the
insane asylums of New York are of
foreign birth, and the cost 10 maintain
them is slO.OOO.OOO a year The diseases
and crimes traceable TO the low types Of
humanity who are allowed to land on our
shores are incalculable. The idea OF Amer
iea' the asylum OF the oppressed, the land
OF the free, is beautiful in sentiment. but
for our safety it is time to put a latch
on the open door.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

In the calendar year 1904 all records
for exports Of manufactures were broken
The total reached $500, 7s4 729-is the
highest ever known. and the gain for the
year $sl 900. .0O0--exceeded any gain
hitherto recorded. The increase In our
sales OF manufactures has been indeed
manufactures valued at sI77,sOO.s ss9 In
1895 and 1s96-under the Wilson German
law-the totals were a little larger-S2Ol. =
1888 in 1895 and $253.sS1.5n in 1896
In the last eight years. under the Dingley
law. the increase has been greatly accel-
Grated. The total for 1897 was s27e. .sls.-
ssS. for 1892 $3.50. 7S7S9l. for 1902. slio. -
65o, ,ss7 and for 1904 s5e2-7s4.72s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
BRATTLEB0R0 LOCAL
THE MIo-wINTER BALL
Pretty Decorative Effect at the Highly
Enjoyable Social Event Tuesday Even
inc.


ing.
Superlatives would be required in Civ
ing an adequate report of the mid winter
ball in the Brooks House Tuesday even
ing. given by is young men OF Brattle-
boro. With the exception Of the hostess
ball given Jan. u by 10 young women,
for which this was a return courtesy
II stands out in bold relief when COM
pared with other social events OF the
present season. The plans were made
and executed by the gentlemen, and
while the result was not in any sense
elaborate It was extremely pleasing and
ELECTED highest expressions Of satisfac-
tion nom all present. The decorations.
which extended throughout the parlors
ana reception room. were charming,
though simple, and in large measure
we're emblematical Of St Valentines day.
The decorative effect was most notice
able in the dining room. which was used
as the dance hall. Suspended from the
electric wall fixtures were large hearts
covered with silver and gilt, attached
to each being pink carnations tied with
ribbon. From the chandeliers were
suspended smaller emblems Of the same
kind. and from the centre chandelier to
those around 1t extended streamers Of
pink and white. The electric globes were
covered with pink and white. AT the
entrance to the dance hail. between the
folding doors was a handsome drapery
hung underneath a lattice work studded
with peach blossoms. Lace draperies
covered the windows. and at the west
end Of the hall, where the orchestra was
stationed. was Drofusion Of palms and
Easter lilies. from among which shone
colored electric lights.
Leitsingers fun orchestra. stationed on
a platform built for the purpose. gave a
concert from to 80 o'clock. by which
time the guests. from $50 TO 200 in num-
Der. had arrived and had been received
by committee appointed from the Is
patrons. The committee consisted Of
Herbert +. Taylor. Frederick A. Thomp-
son, William II. Corser. Walter H.
Childs and George Z. Anderson. From
then until o clock dancing was enjoyed.
A. II. Hines prompting, with the excep-
ton Of the time taken for the inter-
mission at II o'clock. During the inter
mission a buffet lunch was served
The music was particularly pleasing
the orchestra sustaining its enviable
reputation as musical organization.
The tempo OF the dance music gave
special satisfaction.
a number OF out town guests were
present including Miss Florence Sprague
OF New York. a guest OF Mrs j Harry
Estey. Miss Corbin OF New Britain. Conn
guest Of Mrs. Mary Menzies Miller:
Miss Louise Perkins OF Rutland. a guest
Of Mr. and Mrs. :. W. Hubbard: Capt
and Mrs. II A. Wiley OF Newport. y. H.
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs w. H Corser
and Mr. and Mrs Arthur w Childs OF
Manchester, y. II.
The patrons Of the ball were Frederick
l.. Houghton. Harry r Lawrence. Fred
erick A. Thompson. George r. Anderson
William r Haskell. c. Menzies Miller
Herbert +. Taylor. Ernest z. Perry
George A Eels. Charles II. Pratt. Walter
II. Childs, J. Willard Cobb. Charles r.
Crosby. Charles O. Robbins and william
H. Corser
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
Very cordially,
GEORGE L. DUNHlM

The board oi pArAons In Pennsylvania
has continued the case OF Mrs. Kate Ed
wards and granted a rehearing to the
negro Samuel GreasOn, both OF whom
were condemned 10 hang at Reading
yesterday.
The Senate stood squarely against
President Roosevelt on Saturday and re-
fused his demands. The Senate, by a
vote OF so to 3. has insisted upon amend
ing the arbitration treaties, substituting
in their text the word treaty" for the
words, special agreement" The Senate
then ratified the treaties so amended,
without a dissenting vote. II these
treaties shall now be ratified by the other
nations concerned the President will be
prevented from subsequently concluding
without reference to the Senate special
agreements under the claim - that
special agreements" would NOT be
treaties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
KIDNAPPED THE BOY.
Was Carried by Team from 5rattle.
boro to North Adams.

boro to North Adams.
r. II. Back, lawyer in Vancouver. b
G. kidnapped his young son from Athol
Mass. last week Thursday after having
journeyed $500 miles to find the boy He
had been in the East some time. waiting
favorable opportunity to secure the
child. He met two friends IN Athol
Thursday afternoon. and the three
drove leisurely to Church street where
Backs son. Roclus. was playing with
several other children. Jumping from the
sleigh. Back ran to the child and said:
Il am your papa Come along with me. "
The boy was frightened He screamed
and resisted. but Back thrust his hand
kerchief into the child's mouth. jumped
into the sleigh. and with the men drove
pidly away. Five hours later Warren
Moore. the owner OF the horse and sleigh,
was called by telephone from Winchester.
y. n. The man at the other end OF the
line said that he was r. II. Back. that he
had his son with him, and that Moore
could tell Mrs. Back she would wait some
time before she saw the lad. He also
stated he was going To Keene and gave
some directions about the return Of the
team.
An attempt was made to intercept Back.
II was thought that he would go West
by the night train north. and plans had
been made to stop him at Bellows Falls.
suspicious that trouble was awaiting him
left the train at Brattleboro. He con-
suited legal authority while here, and as
soon as possible engaged team TO carry
him to Bennington. Philip Conwell Of
II. r. Browns stable started with Back
and the hoy about 1l'o'clOck Thursday
night 1t was the intention OF Back to
drive to Bennington, but on reaching
Wilmington the men were told that il
would be impossible to get over the
mountain The trip was therefore
changed. and the route was via Reads
boro to North Adams. The team arrived
in Wilmington at in the morning and
at North Adams the next noon. Mr
Back and son left soon afterward on an
express train and are now probably in
Vancouver. Mr.. Back seemed to be plen-
tifully supplied with funds and the boy
while in Brattleboro appeared to be willing
10 go with his father. contrary to the re-
ports sent from Athol.
Mrs Rack is prostrated over the loss
Of her son. The Backs separated in
November 1903. and the father sent the
boy to Mr.. Backs fathers home in Union
Conn. Mrs Back kidnapped him from that
place Dec. Il last. Since then she has
kept the lad In close confinement, not
allowing him To attend public school. and
seldom TO 20 beyond her sight. There
Is 4 daughter, but the husband has never
attempted to take the girl
Back Is a graduate OF Boston univer-
sity, and for a time was in business in
Athol. but was unsuccessful there. Mrs
Back began divorce proceedings about six
months ago and expected to receive
decree this week. granting her the custody
Of both Of the children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

DR.. Hunter, who spent a week in Balti-
more on visit. has returned.
The WOman's association held a sew
ing meeting with Mrs. F. r. Mann Thurs
day.
Fred Fox has closed trade for Arad
Gould's farm. and is moving his goods
there.
Mrs. Eugene Blodgett is in Holyoke.
taking care of her son. who was burned
in a paper mill recently.
Mrs. l. A. Bartlett and Miss Maria
Stedman have gone TO Washington, d.
c.. for two weeks stay.
Miss Florence Fisher was operated up
on for appendicitis at the Memorial hos
pital Tuesday by DR.. Wells of New York.
She is doing well.
II is seldom that snow gets as deep in
the woods as it is at the present time.
Teamsters say IL Is almost impossible 10
get around in the numbering business.
large number OF young people went
on straw ride Wednesday night to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller in
Guilford. where an excellent sugar sup
per was served.
Charles Scales, a former resident OF
this place. whose goods have been stored
here more than a year, has moved them
TO Leominster. Mass. where he has
bought business, and where he ex-
poets to live.
The dramatic club met with Miss Ida
Fox Tuesday evening, but the meeting
was no better attended than the one OF
the previous week, and therefore no busi-
ness was done. Probably no more meet
ings will be called 20 decide as to the dis
position OF the funds in the treasury. and
ii is understood that the money will be
allowed TO remain at interest to be used
for the benefit OF any members who may
be in need of assistance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
Butchers, Merchants and Hide Buyers.

should write to Carroll S. Page. Hyde
ii"sN' VI, who wishes to purchase their
noes Calfskins, Sheep Pelts. Tallow and
ooHes, He pays spot cash. He pays the
tt5t'snts. He pays full market values.
ne wishes to arrange with some one In
'g'y s'r village, where he has no agent. TO
M. Foultry Supplies and to pick up for
i'Ih p Rides Calfskins, Sheep Pelts. and
hones. He furnishes money with which
!" ry uuy and he keeps his agents thoroughly
Used at all times as to market values.
"'''e him for full particulars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

S New Hampshire is following. Verua0At
again in legislation. this time with a bill
providing license for nonresident
hunters. Il is far more drastic than that
I'm Vermont and would seem to be pro-
hibitive TO all non-residents except In rare
cases where the sportsmen could be in
the state for a long period. 1t provides
for fine Of $50. or Imprisonment 80 days.
or both. for any person outside Of the
state without a license who shall hunt,
pursue OF kill any wild animal. fowl or
bird within the limit of the state between
Oct. l and Dec. is.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
WEST 5RATTLE5oRo.
For seleetman-John Barney.

As the annual town meeting draws
near We hear some talk with reference
TO candidate for the ONCE Of selectman
for this part Of the town. We are glad
to announce that our fellow townsman.
John Barney. whose name has been
mentioned in this capacity. has signified
his willingness to serve the town as
selectman II he is elected. While he will
make no contest for the honor and has
not sought il. there seems to be a desire
on the part Of the people Of this village
that Mr.. Barney should serve them as
selectman. Mr.. Barney has served the
town in the past in the capacity OF lister.
He is man in all respects worthy OF any
office in the gift OF the town and he has
the respect and confidence OF his fellow
townsmen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

japan takes good care Of the soldiers
who are fighting her battles I'm northern
Manchuria against the handicap OF rig
orous winter Recent photographs of
japanese infantrymen under g, General
Kuroki show them clad In long heavy
great coats with immense fur collars.
According 10 writer's at the front this is
only one OF a thousand evidences Of the
wonderful grasp OF detail shown by the
japanese war Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

What we desire is to have Il evident
that this nation seeks peace, not because
IL is afraid but because It believes In the
eternal and immutabe laws Of justice
and Of right living.-tTheodore Roosevelt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
4 ouARAMrEED CURE FoR PILES.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudlng
Piles. Druggists refund money u Pazo
Ointment falls 10 cure any case. no mat
ter OF how long standing. In 10 IA days
SOC. II your druggist hasn't Il send soc
In stamps and Il win be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co, St. louis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

WOOdehoppers In Walpole. cutting wood
for Willis c. Foster near the Westmore-
land line. have been visited by a number
of deer lately. They came out of the
woods about 4 o'clock IN the afternoon
to the number Of ten or twelve. TO browse
tree tops
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

The Bennington & North Adams Street
Railway company has been Incorporated
under the laws OF Vermont, with a capital
OF $3.50, 900. A, II. Rice OF Pittsfeld is
president and o. NJ. Barber Of Benning-
ton treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

Estimates of the Russian losses for the
first year Of the war show that 125. 900 Of
the Cars troops have been killed, inca
pacitated. invalidel or rendered ineficient
as combatants by capture. About So, 900
men have been killed or died Of wounds
eOr disease. OF the $4,000 wounded and
sick. 1900 ara credited with, being able
20 return to duty. The Japanese losses
are supposed to be about the same as
Russia's-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
cOmmsnds John DsMotts's Lecture.

Dear Mr.. HaWley:-
y ! am glad 10 note that you have
booked Prof. John Denote for the last
entertainment I'm the Star Course. con-
slider him one OF the brightest and most
entertaining lecturers on the Lyceum
platform. All those who heard him in
The Harp Of the sens6se sliofld surely
hear his great lectufe Pytnon~ Eggs or
The American Boy"
Hoping that he may be greeted by a
full house I am
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
Gbt Urrmunt pbGnir.
BRATTLEBoRo.
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY IL. 1906.
THE VERMONT PHRN1x.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro, VT. by
o. 1 FRENCH.

TERMS: $50 per year in advance; II not
paid within the year e.
Rates OF advertising furnished on Applica-
tion. Births. deaths and marriages published
free Obituary Notices. Cards Of Thanks. ETC..
75 cents per inch OF 12 lines or les.
Entered at the Brattleboro Post Once as
second class mail matter.l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

NOR SALE An kinds of dry stovewood
II hard or soft or chunks As desired. alsO four
foot wond IL wanted. Delivered promptly at
reasonable prices. CHARLES MINER, Brat
tlebOro. 47tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

James C. Carter, OF New York. one Of
the most famous lawyers in the United
States. died Tuesday. aged n years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

"YANTRD-We have some cash customers
w for timber, either ready TO cut or second
growth, and are especially desirOus for some
oak. What have your s, W. EDGBTT & CO.,
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
As long as death

Is IN the world, some will not have time
10 insure Those who have time had bet
ter attend 10 IT, 55th year, doing busi-
ness In Ss States. National Life Ins. Co.
OF VI. tMutuaL) .a-
.si n. z. TAYLOR 4 SON.,
Insurance., crosby Block, srattIeboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
70 CURE A eouuaIpDoNa5oAy

All druggists refund tbs money n a. fails
70 cure. Z, w. GnoVes signature Is on
each box. z6c. =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
6. w. EDGET & co.
Handle all kinds Of
REAL ESTATE
Anywhere.
Anywhere.

II you have any for sale write us. or we may
be able TO make an exchange for you. Let us
hear from you. or when you are in town call.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

nor sALE-No l horse hay. Also few tons
boro. 5tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

INOR SALE-l0 b. p. vertical steel boiler in
II fine order; Weymouth lathe. with tools /:
speed lathe. : spindle Irregular mOlder; also
clock. cherry case. IN tine order. Particulars
upon application. F. L. PARKER, IL Cedar
St. Brattleboro. 7tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

nor SALE-A hotel. with store rooms for
~ merchandising. and large two-stOry saw
mill that can be utilized for manufacturing
purposes. with grist mill adjoining. Stable
room for 40 horses. Seven acres land. Pleasant
location for summer boarders. Address L. r.
WHITFIELD, Bernardston. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
Enr Sale.

LNOR SALE-Dry. hard stove wood. II. d.
II ANDREWS. Bernardston. Mass. off
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

LNOR SALE-Three cows. three two-year-Old
II heifers, one thoroughbred Guernsey bull
calf. six months old; other young stock. F.W.
field, n. II. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

ITO RENT - At 10 Grove St. a desirable
Il hrst-hoor tenement. Inquire of MRS.
NJ. II. TYLER. on the premises. 42tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

WANTED Young men to study and pre-
w pare for Civil Service examinations Posi-
tions paying from $S0 10 Sls0O a year. II
interested write me at once. E.. DOUGLAS.
Brattlehoro VT. tstf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17
70 Gent.

ITO RENT Downstairs tenement Is Brook
Il Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

TTNO RENT-Tenement at Myrtle ST. -
Il tenement at Myrtle ST., 81 with barn il
desired. C. B. CROwELL 1tf
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daanted.

WTANTED-wOo choppers.
w 5tf W. r. WALKER, Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

"ANTED-Good help for cutting wood
w and logs. HOLDEN &MARTIN, Brat
tlebOro. s1-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

boariers. Special atten.
w tion to transients. Mrs. A. HOPKINS,
8 High st. eff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

WANTED - Lady or gentleman of fair
w education to travel for firm Of S2J1.0O
GsPdi'Ss SaPd Tlar T< PEI yeET snG vexpesSes ,
tlebOrO, VT. cit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

WANTED "A single. capable, reliable
w English-speaking man to work on farm
and market garden; also greenhouse work.
and to run on wholesale vegetable team II
necessary. Good wages. Work commences
March /. F. II. LAWRENCE South Hadley.
Mass, X. T. ID. No. /. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

UyANTED - Girl or woman for general
w housework, family OF two. Lock box 40j
Brattleboro. 7tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

UTANTED o. Choppers to cut 30 cords of
w wood. Good chopping. Address =" H."
PhpniN Office. 1.it
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-02-17

WANTED-I wish 20 rent for use in my
w home, secondhand piano. Address
" Piano" care The Phoenix. 6tf
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-17
PERSONAL

M. E. Gillett, a wealthy sugar
grower of Tampa, Fla, is registered
at the Westminster hotel. Mr.. Gillett
has several sugar plantations In Flor
ida, but the greater number are To-
Gated in Cuba. He is in Los Angeles
on a pleasure trip.
Thirty-six delegates to the Letter
Carriers convention to be held in San
Francisco next week are seeing the
sights around Los Angeles. The head
quarters of the delegates in this city
is at the Rosslyn hotel. All the prin-
cipal cities in the east are represented
among this body of men.
B. E. Shear Of Tonopah, New, is in
Los Angeles at the Lankershim hotel.
Mr.. Shear has large number of valu-
able mines in the Tonopah- Bullfrog
region, and is in this city on business
connected with the development of his
holdings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tonkin today returned
from an extended trip to Portland,
Seattle and Vancouver.
Charles N. Campbell, general agent
for Wells, Fargo & Co., and wife left
last night for Kansas City and Chi
cago, to be gone one month. Mr.. Camp
bell is taking his annual vacation.