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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-21

SCFIOENBERGER EMPLOYEES OUT
 ING.
 The employees of F. schoenberger $ Sons held their first annual outing at Reigel's farm yesterday. All kinds of games were on the days programme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
OUR STATE FINANCES.
burlington News.l

The yearly report of the State Treas
urer, John l.. Bacon, deals with some
what larger figures than usual, for in
the receipts which II chronicles is $155, ,453
received from the government on account
OF our civil war claims. The total receipts
for the year ended July l were $l,SS7, ,59S.
To this amount the corporations were
the largest contributors, their taxes foot
ing up 5000, 900. II any one thinks that
the corporations and not ultimately the
people pay this immense sum every year,
that person is very confding individual.
The second largest contribution to the
State treasury was made by that interest
ing piece of communism the State school
and highway taxes. The school tax foot
ed up $l42,257 and the highway tax $685.
$40. Both appear OF course on both sides
of Mr.. Bacon's ledger. The third largest
item in the account is 5000 900 for tempor
airy loans, and the Civil war claim comes
next The probate judges turned over
Sl9.27s to the treasurer and the county
clerks S37.177. The collateral inheritance
tax netted .05S and the liquor license
tax $19,l73. These are the larger items
that go to make up the total receipts OF
$1,SST,59S
In the disbursements, the biggest item
is 10000 the permanent school fund
voted by our present generous Legislature
and next comes court expenses and other
auditors orders footing up $429,461 The
care of the insane cost in round Numbers
$4,000 The general support Of govern
ment and some special appropriations took
Sl43,S70. a year ago the State had on
hand cash to the amount of Sil5, ,562 This
year the amount is $415,714.
An odd thing shown In the report is
the difference in interest in various in
vestments. The State Agricultural college
fund is in the form of Vermont State
bonds, due in 1910, on which we are pay
ing per cent. interest. The permanent
school fund of $4,000 is invested in State
and city bonds, and the interest on prac-
tically the whole amount is ~ per cent.
Why should the state pay so much and
receive so little?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
THE GROWTH OF WAR.

Cen Nagaoka, of the Japanese head
quarters STAFF at Toxic, contributes to
military discussion some interesting sta
tistics of the growth of armies and Of the
duration OF battles which may cause re-
vision Of some theories concerning modern
and future warfare. There has been for
a century, he says, a pretty steady in
crease in the size of armies In the
Franco Austrian war of 1909 both sides
numbered only 23S, 900 men, and in the
campaign Of 1912 only 250,OOO. In 1866 the
Prussian and Austrian armies together
numbered 100000 men. But what of this
war? At Liao-Yang, according to this
authority ACC, 900 men were engaged at
the Sha -Ho, $50, 900, and al Moukden, $780,
900. These figures are not altogether con-
vincing, however, for they indicate not the
growth of the total number engaged in a
war so much as the tendency to mass all
a nations forces into one huge army
Thirty years ago this country did not have
any one army as large as Oyama's at
Moukden, but in all its several armies 1t
had more men under arms at one time
than there are in the present war
Another point made-or at least sug-
gested-by Gen. Nagaoka is that battles
now last longer than formerly. That is
contrary to the common theory that the
increased deadliness of arms will make
battles short, sharp and decisive. He
shows that the battle Of Wagram lasted
IA hours, and that Of Borodno 12h hours
The battle of the nations" at Leipsic
lasted three days, and so did Gettysburg.
But Liao-Yan lasted for eight days, Sha-
Ho five days and Moukden IA days. To
this we might add also that the naval bat
tie OF the Sea of Japan lasted much longer
than that of the Nile or Trafalgar. This
circumstance, which seems on the whole,
better established than the other, is prob
ably to be explained by the greater dis
tances at which battles are now fought
Shooting at enemies a mile or two away
with telescope sights on guns, is very DIFF
ferent from waiting until you could see
the whites OF their eyes" In the Japan
Sea the japanese ships did effective firing
at five miles range. At Trafalgar the
distance was sometimes only FIVE yards
As weapons become more deadly the dis
tance at which they are used becomes
greater, and the net result is therefore
not greatly changed.
The growth OF war is, then, an all
round growth-in defence as well as in
offence. Armies increase in size and
weapons in deadliness, but the means Of
avoiding the lethal fire are corresponding
ly increased. along with the facilities for
saving the lives and restoring the health
Of the wounded. 1t is the old contest Of
arms against armor over again. The "re-
sources of civilization" are indeed en-
ployed in warfare. but some OF them prac-
tically neutraliZe the others. On the
whole, there is probably a net gain for
humanity. We do not suppose the
slaughter OF the Canine will ever be re-
peated, or the sack of Magdeburg. War
will remain war. but 1t will also remain a
manifestation OF human nature and sub
ject to its control.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
burlington Free Press. ]

In the opinion Of the Bennington Ban
resident who goes out of town to buy
things that can Just as well be bought at
home II rightly holds that nine times
out of ten the cost is greater, the article
is less satisfactory and the purchaser is
without redress. This is all true, and
people are coming to place the right esti-
mate on this custom to a degree that
makes II seem desirable for out of town
smuggling.
We would not speak in the superlative
degree of an offender of this character,
however, for in our humble opinion there
is a still more egregious offender and that
is the dyspeptic individual who is forever
running down his town and it's govern
ment and everything pertaining to the
community except that for which he is
directly responsible Nearly every town
has its chronic growler of this character
and he can do more harm than a board
of trade working necessarily can accom-
plish in the way of promoting the growth
of the community, for he talks to every
one in the same strain both local residents
and visitors. When he has finished the
visitor has obtained an unfavorable i'm
preston of the town that would discour-
age him from locating there, II he were
so disposed, while the grumbler is con-
stantly discouraging local enterprise. The
local detractor and the out-of- town buyer
often occupy the same suit of clothes, and
in cases where this is not the situation
the offenders ought to be sentenced to
talk each other to the point Of mutual
disgust.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

This Equitable scandal will be the best
thing that ever happened to life insurance.
There may not be another company with
a comparatively inexperienced young man
drawing 100000 as vice president, with
dummies luXuriating in salaries of people
in their graves, and with barnacle syndi-
Gates composed of directors of the COM
pany which bought securities at the
market quotations and then sold them at
par to the regular organization at big
profit, but it is probable that in some
other companies somewhat similar condi-
tions have prevailed. The great question
of the future in insurance will be the cost
of conducting the business, and our COM
panies win be obliged TO come close to the
methods in vogue abroad. There is much
to be said in favor Of governmental super
vision of insurance, as the business is
one which should know no distinction Of
state lines and state laws. Fraternal in
surance is also under fire. The Knights
of Honor have followed the lead Of the
Royal Arcanum and raised the rates for
the aged members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Viewing the shortage of farm hands in
Vermont the Greenfield, Mass, Recorder
suggests that the Polander is the key to
the situation. The appearance OF the
Polish farm hands into the Connecticut
valley n few years ago was regarded as
an evil, but the immigration reports show
a larger influx of them this year than
ever before. These men are steady, in
dustrious, frugal and they usually have
families and seem to lead contented
life. 1t is estimated that the Polanders
in Franklin county, Mass, alone have
$500 900 TO 81. 900, 900 deposited in the local
savings banks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Baron Hayashi, japanese Minister to
Great Britain, says the public mistakes
the Japanese for angels II they expect
his government to be moderate in nego-
tiating peace terms with Russia. He
intimates that his government was ready
to continue war II necessary, and ex-
pressed distrust of the Cars purposes
and OF the powers of the Russian pleni-
potentiaries. NJ de Witte had a final
interview with the Car, in which he ap-
peared to be in harmony with Foreign
Minister Lamsdorff, and he win start for
Paris this morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

The growing tendency to rely more and
more upon sunshine and fresh air as es-
sential factors in treating diseases is
seen in the plans for the remodelled Belle
vue hospital in New York, the construc-
ton of which win begin soon. Open three
story arches, "sun rooms" open balconies
and roof gardens will be provided. There
will be sufficient balcony space to accom-
modate all the patients of all the wards
One ward in the southern wing will be
devoted exclusively to the care OF con-
sumptive patients. The new hospital will
cost over $6OOO,OOO The purpose of the
board of trustees is to build at the rate
of $1,OOO,OOO a year, tearing down sec
tions of the old buildings as the work pro-
ceeds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
Cheap Talk.
Isl. Johnsbury Caledonian. ]

If he is reported correctly, President
Parker of the Vermont Pharmaceutical
association believes that lobbying is alb
solutely necessary for the securing of
legislation for your own interests" that
money talks" loudly and effectively
when one is after anything that legisla-
tors can furnish; and that you have
got to make members of the legislature
think they are it," That's pretty cheap
and corruptng doctrine for presiding
officer to preach to such a body as the
association in question, and it's refresh
ing to note that the address in which
this doctrine was set forth was not en-
Enthusiastically received.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

The attempt to inject the liquor ques-
tion into the next gubernatoral campaign
should fail of its purpose. Local option
with the high license feature is working
well in Vermont. The great majority Of
towns are strictly in the prohibition
class, and those where liquor is sold
under sanction of the law will be held
strictly to account by the local constit-
uencies. There is no occasion for entering
at this time into discussion of the liq-
uor law as a. campaign issue. II the pre-
sent law continues to work well ii will
become a part of the fixed policy OF the
state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Where was Brattleboro when the
selection of a meeting place was under
discussion by the Russian and Japanese
peace plenipotentiaries?- ?-[ MiddIhbury
Register.
Where? on the map, Of course. The
plenipotentiaries expressed a desire to
come here. but we had to turn them down.
We have already had Mary Rogers, the
Vermont Press Association is booked for
today, and IL the peace takers brought
up the rear they would feel like the flowers
that fade I'm the fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
Political Boom ThrOwer.
[st. Johnsbury caledonian. ]

Some careless boom thrower In the
southern part of the state, who is spoken
of in the Brattleboro correspondence of
the Springfield Republican as a "promin-
ent Vermont politician" announces that
o. NJ. Barber of Bennington will head the
next Republican state ticket. Sho! You
don't say so! It's remarkable how well
posted some people get very early in the
season. But let's see: The governor
elected In 1902 was a Bennington man,
and it's a trihe soon for Bennington coun-
ty to loom up again with a gubernatorial
desire. The Barber boom, thus irrespon-
sibly launched, will not be-ought not to
be-taken seriously. It's amusing, but
that's all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
story Of Mr.. RockefeIIer's Sunday School
Class.
Randolph Herald. ]

Ida NJ. Tarbell is the first to penetrate
the thick epidermis of John ID. Rookie
feller and make him vince. He comes
forward, through his attorney, with an
explanation of the Corrigan case, describ-
ed by Miss Tarbell in her current maga-
inc article. Mr.. Rockefeller says that he
transgressed no law. Entirely true. 1t
is possible to be an arch rascal, and still
keep within the law. The most detest-
able character that Shakespeare produced,
whose name has become a type OF in
fanny, was Shylock the jew who only
demanded what the law gave him. AS II
the law, the feeble attempt of man to de-
fine individual rights, could possibly reach
and cover all the phases of our complex
civilization. Minds and hearts are given
us that we should do right, as they die
tate, whether the law says so specifically
or not The ruler who came to the
Savior by night and declared that he had
kept all the tenets of the Hebrew law
from his youth up still fell far short of
the goal. Does Mr. Rockefeller's Bible
class ever take up this story?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Elihu Root, the present secretary Of
state. in letter to Mayor Weaver OF
Philadelphia, advised him to cause the
arrest of everybody implicated in the fill
tration frauds. He declared that the evil
dence now at hand clearly shows crime
in the performance OF city contracts; that
the mayors duty was to go before a
magistrate and carry the prosecutions as
far as the law permits, and that to secure
the right solution of the question he could
not omit any proper effort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Many unpleasantries have been hurled
at Chauncey M. Depew Of late, but cor
respondent of the New York Evening Post
nearly eXhausts the vocabulary and the
classic reference book when he calls him
that Seneca OF Diddlers who may be
compared to the OK of Prometheus, sleek,
well-shaped, goodly to look at, but con-
tanning nothing but drawing platitudes,
'welching sophisms, soporific common
places, innutritious ethics, exsiccated
puns, desiccated humor, grumous wit,
archaic and thricetold jokelets-an leaven-
ed by an uncomfortable moneymania,
tempered by the arts of the lobbyist and
the servillity of the parasite Of the rich"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
Hang to the Rules, Though the Heavens
Fall.
[st. Albans Messenger.l

Goodness gracious! Do some of our
friends that suggest eX-Lieut. Gov.
Zophar NJ. Mansur for governor in 1903
realize that they would be busting the
non-promotion rule? That must never
be, at all hazards Whatever We do, and
whatever the cost, let us be true to all
these rules, the non-promotion rule, the
mountain rule, the six-inch trout rule,
every one of them, in fact except the
golden rule. Nothing helps a common
wealth TO progress so much as every time
an emergency presents itself a new con-
dition arises TO be dealt with, or a new
duty confronts it, TO be able to dig up a
book and root out a rule that just fits
the case. That's the way China does and
wouldn't her people starch youl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

a Japanese investment Of Vladivos-
tok has long been inevitable as a part
of the campaign in Manchuria, but the
actual landing Of the army north Of that
fortress is the first invasion Of Russian
soil in the present war, II we continue
to regard the Port Arthur promontory
as Chinese territory. The possession Of
Vladivostok, or at the very least the
permanent reduction of the forti6catlons
at that place, is essential to the safe
guarding Of Japan's supremacy in the
Sea OF Japan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Rockingham turned down Andrew Car
negie's offer of $4,000 without even
thank you. To the outsider the policy
looks shortsighted. The main objection
was the expense which would be required
for a site for the building, but perhaps
the thought of tainted money might have
troubled some supersensitive souls. At
any rate one speaker who was with the
majority in the vote exclaimed: Let us
build our own library with our own money,
and not accept blood money"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
TdIotIc QuestIons.
Mortified N'ews.l

The present Representative from the
second district does "shine in national
legislative halls" does he? He isn't lost
In the shuttle" is ne?-lBurlington News.
If the Burlington contemporary will Sc
cure a copy of Col. Hasklns's letter to
the newspapers, written a few months
since, and read It carefully II will learn
something of the usefulness of that gem
tleman in congress. After doing this, the
Burlington editor will undoubtedly wish
to kick himself for asking such idiotic
questions as those quoted above.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

At a special meeting Wednesday Mont
pelier voted to appropriate $4,000 for the
centennial celebration next fall.
w. H. Lewis, 21, yard master for the
Rutland railroad at Alburg, was run over
by a freight train at that place Tuesday
night and his legs were crushed so that
amputation was necessary He was taken
to a hospital at Burlington. He is the
son of r. A. Lewis of North Adams, an
employe of the Boston & Maine railroad,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

James r. Darling, the Barre boy who
came home from West Point with one side
paralyzed says he was not hazed. His
explanation of his injury is that while suf-
fering extreme heat he fell down stairs
A statement to this effect by some mem
ber of his family when inquiries were
made by newspaper representative would
have obviated a large amount of dis
cussion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
Of their children while feething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part Of the world. Twen.
ty-fvo cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow'S Soothing Syrup" and take
other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JULY 2l, 1905.

Our Bellows Falls correspondent does
highly creditable work today in exposing
the canard to the effect that the brown
tail moth had appeared in that village.
The statement, which was used with big
headings in many daily papers, was with
out the slightest foundation in fact
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21
A LIfe Insuranoe Policy

Met Crying Need by appointment. 1t
couldn't and didn't try to stop the crying,
but could and did stop the need, and we
solicit your trade. 56th year, doing busi-
ness in Al States. National Life Ins. Co.
Of VT. (Mutual)
II. E. TAYLOR & SON.,
Insurance, Crosby Block, Bratteboro,Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

The Associated Press correspondent at
st. Petersburg sends from that city the
definite statement that an experiment in
parliamentary government will be insti-
tuted by the c7ar in September, legislative
powers being lodged in an upper and
lower house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

There are two good rules which ought
to be written on every heart: Never be-
lieve anything bad about anybody unless
you positively know It is true; never tell
even that unless you feel that 1t is abso.
lutely necessary, and that God is listen
ing while you tell it."-[Henry Van Dyke.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Here are the Burlington Free Press
and the Northfield News confesslng that
their jokes were not understood. Never
mind. Send a chart with the joke next
time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Welcome to Brattleboro, members of the
Vermont Press association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Have no equal as a prompt and positive
cure for sick headache, biliousness. consti-
troubles. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

ENOR SALE -Steamobie, l0t9 model. New
IL model Mason C engine with eight set ball
bearings on crankshaft, ball bearing cross
heads, l-2 horsepower with 2O0 lbs steam
Automatic cylinder oier; Victor steam, oil
and water pumps; steam ejector; new gas
boiler with Forg burner; two brakes, bell, two
hand air pumps, one hand oil pump; all nee
essary tools, oiler, etc. Roller bearing axles
and wheels three extra tires, one never used.
In good running order. Will demonstrate II
mean business. Price S32j. GEO. W. NOR
CROSS. Brattleboro, VT. $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

First Church of Christ, Scientist. Sum
day services at 10.45 a. m. Wednesday
evening testimonial meeting at 7,30. All
are welcome.
Branch of the Brattleboro Sunshine
society will meet on Friday afternoon,
July 2S, at $3.50 o'clock, with Mrs. e. A.
Starkey, No. Oak street.
Centre Congregational church. Morning
service at 1890. Rev. F. l.. Masseck will
preach in exchange with the pastor. Sun
day school at 11.45. Open air meeting on
the common at 6 p m.
First Baptist church. George B. Law
son, pastor. Morning worship, 1870. Ser
mon by the pastor. Bible school, ~ M;
evening, 6, union service on common. The
day will be a special rally in both church
and school, as the building will be closed
until Sept. / for improvements and re-
pairs. 1t is expected that work will be
begun Monday.
Methodist church, Rev. A. H. Webb,
pastor. So High street. The pastor
viii be away on his vacation the
next two Sundays, but he expects to oc-
cupy his pulpit again August 6. During
his absence the Sunday school will be held
as usual at 11.45 a. M; Epworth league
service at 715; prayer meetings Friday
evenings at 7,45 under the leadership of
Brother S. M. Yeaw. The class meetings
win be held Tuesday evening at 745.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

INOR SALE-An established first-class dress
Il making business; amount of business one
year, l90i-5 $500. stock, fixtures and good
will at reasonable terms: rare chance for
ing. MRS. A. NJ. KENDALL, l6l Bank street,
Burlington, VT. 1880
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Nor SALE. HOUSE OF THE LATE
Il ANGELO GORBORINO. at Is Grove ST.
Is fitted tor two families and contains 10 large
rooms and attic. Inquire at the house. latf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

ENOR SALE - Vermont farm desirable for
E summer home. Pleasantly located, noun
tain view, all kinds of fruit. For further in
formation address Lock Box 665, Brattleboro,
VI. or call at ll8 Canal street. 293l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

Austria Hungary has $4,000 medical men
to take care of 100000 people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

WTANTED-A second girl. Apply to MRS.
w c. S. PRATT, IL North Main St 29-lt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

INOR SALE-Job shop fully equipped with
IL machinery and small tools. A good chance
for a handy man. Might exchange. s. W.
EDGETT co. 26
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-07-21

INOR SALE - Nice Concord wagon, high
10 back In good condition. Also gentleman's
saddle and bride. Inquire OF Z. G. FROST, q
North st Brattleboro. -