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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04

Leon Stevens, in the airship known as
the California Arrow, made a successful
ascent from Coney Island on Monday
He guided the ship from Manhattan
Beach to Brighton and back, circled over
a large area and seemed to have the air
ship under perfect control.
Mrs. Lyman r. Hawkes. and Miss Anna
Skipper were burned to death Thursday
in a fire which destroyed the Hawkes.
homestead in Warren, Mass. Mrs. Hawkes.
died In an attempt to save her friend.
Mr.. Hawkes. was injured but escaped. He
believes that the fire was set.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
Births.

In Brattleboro, July %. a son to Hiram
f. and Elizabeth CWlggleworth) Moody.
In South Londonderry, July go son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Aldrich.
In SaXtons River July 2S a daughter
to DR.. and Mrs +. L. Osgood
In West Chesterfield n. H., Aug. l. a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Carey.
In Greenfield, Mass. July %, son. Lau-
renee Gould, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Elton f.
Johnson.
In Westfield Mass, July 2S, a daughter,
Helen Alberta, to Mr.. and Mrs. George p.
Smith of West Chesterfield, n. II.
In Chicago, ILL.,. July 10. daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Summer, grand
daughter to Mrs. A. L. Summer of Brat
tleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
FAIL TO HIT NAIL ON HEAD.
Writers Possessed Of Gifts often Unable
to Speak SuccInctIy


Why is it that so few writer's are able
or willing to say plainly and directly
what they mean? asks the San Francisco
Bulletin. Among a hundred men who live
by the pen hardly twenty will be found
that have mastered the art of going right
to the heart of a subject by the shortest
cut which is a straight line. 1t is the
faulty fashion of the times in literature
to approach a point by devious roads
To get the meaning of much smart
modern text one must read constantly
between the lines How many writer's
there are whose compositions the reader
as he goes along, translates into his own
homely and fortnight phrasing!
Competent copy readers in newspaper
offices and readers of manuscripts sub
mitted to magazines and publishing
houses observe more closely than others
this almost universal falling of writer's
The trick of plunging in medals res is
esoteric. Only the master craftsmen
have it. The usual writer, opening an
article, makes as many feints and useless
motions as a scared pugilist who comes
to the centre at the clang of the gong
and fiddles with his fists out of pure
nervousness. One of the most character
istic marks of the apprentice and of the
man who has no instinct for literary ex-
preston is the unnecessary introduction.
Speech is a mere tool, and those
stylists who think rather of how they ex-
press a thought than of the value and
clearness of the thought itself go on a
wrong theory and are vicious. Language
is only the clothing OF ideas The main
thing is what is said, and the writer
should strive first of all to be clear and
accurate There is a school OF modern
writer's who deem clarity crudeness and
see in subtlety or obscurity the sum of
all literary virtues. Their aim is to
give the reader just sufficient data to
enable him to guess their meaning. Such
writer's in cases enjoy a transient vogue
among that large class Of watery- Drained
persons who never get a thought clear
in their heads, but there is no classic in
any literature that cannot be understood
readily by any fairly intelligent person
who knows the language.
Good writing, after all, is the product
of good thinking. Marshal your facts
and array your arguments in logical order
in your mind and you will possess most
of the secrets OF rhetoric. man who
has firm grasp of his matter cannot help
writing lucidly and is very likely to write
with feeling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
A Card.

To the lady employees of the Hooker. Corser
Mitchell Overall company, desire to express
my heartfelt thanks for the beautiful present
of my retirement as superintendent. and to
assure them that it will be cherished not only
as an expression of their friendship, but in
memory of the ever faithful, loyal, cheerful
work which made my relation with them one
of the pleasantest of my life.
GEORGE w. LEONARD.
Brattleboro. Aug. 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
A Card.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to
all who assisted us in any way during the i'll.
ness and after the death of our loved one; to
to the pastor for words of comfort: TO the
singers, and TO all who brought flowers. May
you all be remembered in like manner in the
time of affection.
Mrs. PAMELA A. DUNBAR
CHARLIE W. DUNBAR,
Mr.. AND MRS. CLIFTON H. PHILLIPS,
Mr.. AND Mrs. FRANK II. LEONARD,
Mr.. AND Mrs. RALPH c. HOWE.
East Jamaica, VT, August 9. 1905.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
@arria9es.

In South Newfane. Aug. ., by Rev. ]. c.
Hazelton, Frank Albert Buxton of Brat
tleboro and Miss Edith Irene Sparks of
Newfane.
In Bellows Falls, Aug. l. by Rev. Faith
er Reynolds, Charles Fontaine and Hattie
Frederick, both of Windham.
In Chester, Aug l. by Rev. Henry
Crocker, Leon P. Brown and Miss Ethel
NJ. Goodrich.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04

"And when you told him was married, f."
said the girl who had Tilted him. did
he seem to be sorry?" yes" replied the
other. "he said he was very sorry-al-
though he didn't know the man personal
ly,"-[Philadelphla Ledger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
Drunken Soldier Killed at Fort Ethan
Allen,

Private Michael ]. McManus of Troop
H 18th cavalry, stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen, was shot and probably wounded
last night by Corporal William Mead, a
non-commissioned officer in charge Of the
quarters where the shooting occurred
McManus, who was drunk, attacked Mead
with a sword and the latter fired re-
VolVer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04

There have been 10 deaths from yellow
fever in the past "a hours at New Orleans,
all Italians. The number Of new cases
is S2. In the past fortnight there have
been 81 deaths and 37S new cases, 80 per
cent stricken being Italians.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
Only a Baby.

Only a Baby.
Something to live for came to the place,
Something to die for, maybe;
Something to give even sorrow a grace
And yet 1t was only a baby.
Cooling and laughter and gurgles and
cries.
Dimples for tenderest kisses;
Chaos of hopes and rapture and signs,
Chaos of fears and blisses.
Last year. like all years, the rose and
the thorn:
This year a wilderness maybe,
But heaven stopped under the roof on the
morn
That 1t brought there only baby.
Harriet Prescott Spofford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04

And now some sylvan spot I'll seek
Where far from urban strife,
In a stuffy room at twelve per week,
I'll lead the simple life.
Louisville Courier Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-08-04
9eaths.

In Brattleboro, Aug. 2, Minnie ]. Pettee,
AZ.
In Brattleboro, July 20. Mrs. Minnie Abb
bott, widow of George T. Abbott of South
Londonderry, Sc.
In Bondville, July 10, Celia Nina, in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ.
Chamberlain.
In Saxtons River, July 81, Mrs. j. H.
Ramsey, 49,
In Saxtons River, July %, infant daugh-
ter of Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Osgood.
In Greenfield, Mass, July 81, Guy Darl-
ing, 2S, formerly of Hinsdale, N. H.
In East Somervile Mass. July II. Sam
uel Cutler, so, a native of Townshend and
former resident of Brookline
In Rockville, Conn, July 81. Layton
Wheeler Bangs, 7-months-old son of DR..
Dean c.. and Annette Bangs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

in having the Kean resolution for the in- vestigation of railroad rates so extended as to also embrace an investigation to ascertain the advisability of enacting a national employers liability bill
 In speaking of the Kean resolution and his amendment, Senator Martin, who en- joys a wide reputation as long-sighted business man, says that he fears if a rate regulation bill is not passed there will be a demand for something radical. He said today;
 '"rhe most important measure before the Fifty-eighth Congress was the one giving to the existing, or a reorganized interstate commerce commission the power to regulate railroad freight rates. With the exception of the few men who are in control of the great transporta- tion lines, and there gre some difference Of opinion among them, the conviction Is almost universa. that legislation on this subject is urgen> necessary in or der to protect the people against unjust rates and against unfair discriminations between localities and individuals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Mad Demand Radical Action.

"Should Congress fail to meet the just and reasonable expectations in relation to this matter, something radical may be de- manded. The thought of the country might ultimately crystalize on the idea of government ownership of railroads. It was unfortunate that nothing was done before adjournment. I believe, however, that just and conservative bill will be passed at the next session of Congress. Such a bill should take priority over all other measures until finally disposed of. The Senate resolution requiring the inter- state commerce committee to sit during vacation to investigate and consider what legislation should be enacted in relation to the liability of railroad companies en- gagged in interstate traffic or operating
 lines in any territory of the United States for injuries received by their employees when in discharge of duty" This, too is an exceedingly important matter in con- nection with the commerce oI the coun- try. There are about 3O0000 men engaged in the dangerous work of train service in the United States. The old common law doctrine that the employer Is not liable to an enploye for an injury received by the neglect of a fellow servant as applied to dangerous employment on railroad trains, is exceedingly unjust to these men. 1ney are Inen oI d nlSIi Slanudru III ciai acter and worth, and this standard should be maintained and made higher if pos sible, not only in justice to them but
 in the interest of the safety of the trav- cling public and of the immeRse values transported over our railroads. This can not be done except under wise and just laws. Many states have enacted laws giving relief against the common law doc Urine of non-liablity of the employer for the acts of fellow servants. but adequate relief will not be given until a national law is passed, as contemplated by this resolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

Remarkable as this may seem simi- lar instances of tEe curative power of this great Rheumatic and Kidney Cure are found in every community in the country, Birmingham included, and ho-e is the proof right here at home:
 W. E. Douglas, custodian of the First National bank. formerly a mail carrier, and known to every man. woman and child in Birmingham and Jefferson county. says:
 T have found Abbott Bros Rheu- matic Cure to be very extraordinary remedy and I cannot say too much in It's praise. l have had rheumatism twenty years, tri.u about all the diff ferent remedies and have been to the springs several times. The rheuma- tlsm settled in my arms and pained me contiEally. Last Tuesday ob- tained a trial bottle of Abbott Bros Rheumatic Cure at Jacobs Pharmacy. The remedy took right hold of my case. and I am delighted and aston fshed at the result. The trouble has all disappeared and I am feeling bet ter now than I have felt for many years"
 MT. Jacob Kruick, 2S2O Avenue G. v years of age and pioneer citizen of Birmingham, is enthusiastic in his praise for Abbott Bros Rheumatic Cure. After five weeks of confinement to the house and suffering untold agonies, just four days treatment put him on his feet. MT. Kruick says: T was unable to do a thing, and when l saw Abbot Bros Rheumatic | Cure advertised last Wednesday ] | could not have walked to Jacobs Pharmacy for bottle if 1t was to save my life. So l sent for one and have taken only twelve doses, and l am out | again, feeling like Q new man. want to say that Abbott Bros. Rheumatic Cure is the greatest medicine in the
 world"
 MT. Joe Spanier, 1903 Eighth ave
 nue, who has lived here twenty years
 and is known by every man who walks
 the streets of Birmingham, says
 Abbott Bros. Rheumatic Cure
 cured me, after seven months of ah-
 solute helpl Ssness with rheumatism, and trying all else in vain. Finally MT. Jacobs, of Jacobs Pharmacy, iu- duced me to try Abbott Bros Rheu- matic Cure. By the time I had taken about half a bottle the trouble was just about all gone. Two bottles wholly cured me. That was eighteen months ago. and not sign OF trace of the terrible disease has returned" Evidences of the glorious work of Abbott Bros Rheumatic Cure are wifi | messed on every hand. The following remarkable statement from H. C. Har- l ris. POS North Nineteenth street. re. garding the cure of Eugene " Hughes, one of his former employees, is also convincing evidence right here in Bc | mingham: "To my own knowledge" ] says he, Eugene Hughes was just alout helple1s with rheul4atism. Fol, | nearly fifty days he was absolutely helpless and was in bad shape gen erally. About ono year ago a travel l ing man from Chicago gave him bot | tie of Abbott Bros. Rheumatic Curs and 1t helped him wonderfully. Threa more bottles made him sound and we'll"
 The price of this wonderful remedy is only s100 per bottle. and can be had nt Jacobs Pharmacy. 209-2t1 North Nineteenth street. Rheumatic sufferers who do not live in Birming- lam can obtain large trial bottle of Abbott Brothers' Pneumatic Cure hr sending 25c to the manufacturers. Abbott Bres. Co, AIT Dearborn street. Chicago. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
ALL OVER THE HOUSE

From the Pilgrim for March.
 A good cement for mending glass Is made by boiling isinglass in spirits of wine.
 Try a few drops of spirits of turpentne on q cube of loaf sugar for hacking cough.
 Tea leaves moistened with vinegar will remove the discoloration in glass caused by flowers.
 A ,ialf-hour's sleep after dinner is. to many women, worth two-hour's sleep in the morning.
 A Chinese saying fdl of wisdom: If you have two loaves of bread, sell one. and buy q lily.
 common screw with stout string tied around the top makes a fair substi- tute for a corkscrew
 It is said neuralgia of the face may be quickly relieved by mustard plaster ap- piled to the elbow
 Pieces of sponge packed Into mouse hole will induce the rodents to perma- nently vacate house
 For felon. or "run-a-round,' use stra- monium ointment-a preparation Of jim son, or Jamestown weed.
 By covering the bottom of bureau or chiffonier with sheet of tin or zinc. pro- lection from mice Is secured.
 If palms are sponged occasionally with equal parts of milk and lukewarm water, they will retain q healthy gloss
 Absorbent bath towels which have a smooth surface on one side and rough one on the other are now made.
 Hold a piece of ice 10 burned finger until the smarting ceases, and no blister Will form on the skin.
 A feather brush is preferable 10 a cloth for dusting gilt picture frames, as the cloth wears and deadens the gilt.
 The white substance that accumulates in tke tops of fruit jars can be removed by boiling the tops in strong soda water
 Once week every pipe and drain In .he house should be flushed with cop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

Woman's sphere in this 7oth century is not limited any more than is mans. She can occupy almost any business position or profession, and yet the popular view of womauhood is that she best fits the posi- ton of wife and mother and head of the household. Every girl should know her heart and also know that her womanly system is equal to the strain of marriage. If girl is nervous and irritable ten chances 10 one if is due to some trouble peculiar to womanhood.
 Cupid has no place in girls heart if she Is nervous and irritable, feels dragged town, worn out for no reason that she can Fnink of. The weak back, dizzy spells and black circles about the eyes arc only symp- toms. Go to the source of the trouble and correct the irregularity. Stop the drains on the womanly system and the other symptoms will disappear T:iis can be aone easily and intclligently. So sure of + is the Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso- ciation, the proprietors of Dr. Pierce's Fa- voritc Prescription, that they offer $500 reward for women who cannot be cured of ieucorrhca, female weakness, prolapsus, or falling of the womb. All they ask is fair and reasonable trial of their means of cure.
 wAfter confinement I gained no strength, !" writes Mrs. A. Davis. of sweetwater. Ala Even when my baby was month old could hardly go any work. don't know what to gall the aisease had weak feeling in the pit of ny stomach. felt inlserable all over. was sick three nonths and lady friend told me to try pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as t had done ner % much good. did %, and aftsr taking tnree bottles was cured This was about nye ease. Am very thankful for the remedy; cannot praise your ravorite Prescription enough. lt is wonderful medicine for woinen.s
 Dr. Pierce's Pellets arc gently laxative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
plans for Statehood Flaht.

It is understood that the republican leaders have made their plans for the statehood fight In the next Congress and on the first day of the extra session, whihch, according to the Presidents pres ent intentions Is to meet October ?, slmi- lar bills will be introduced in the Senate and House admitting two states-Okla- homa and Indian territory as one, Arizona and New Mexico as the other
 The bill will probably be passed in the House before the first month is out. The Senate will then have nearly two years to work on it, and no doubt of It's pas sage is expressed.
 The measure will get many democratic votes which have heretofore opposed that form of admittance. For instance, Sena- tor Bailey, who has been strong friend of separate statehood. in his excellent speech the night before adjournment in advocacy of the admission of Oklahoma and Indian territory clearly indicated that he would support such a bill.
 The territories have received very bad treatment at the hands of the republi- cans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Must Die for KiIIino Neoro.

Charleston, s. C., March 11.--A spe- cial from Darlington says: Bob Smalls a white man, recently convicted of killing a respectable and industrious negro named Fran. Scott, was sen- fenced to be hanged Friday, May 5. John Noll, also white, an accessory to the crime, was recommended to mercy and was given life sentence. Sam Marks, a negro. who killed Hillary Lanston. white, was sentenced to die on the gallows with Smalls, May 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

peras solution to remove nil odors and sediment
 Until the plumber caa come a leak can be temporarily stopped with mixture of yellow soap, whiting, and very little water
 A man suggests that a little lard or yaseline applied on 0 door or window to the part which rubs rnd prevents open- irg.
 An old tin tealSettle with the bottom cut out makes an excellent cover to place over irons heating on gas or gasoline stoves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Trouble Wifh Your Gas Stove?

If your electric lights or gas are not satisfactory. of course you know that you should telephone our complaint depart ment. which yon can get by calling on our private branch exchange
 If they are not fixed to your satisfac- ton. then you will confer favor on us by calling the general manager or even the president.
 If it is inconyenient for you to telephone drop us a lne. Our object Is to get at the bottom of your troubles. BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY. LIGHT AND
 POWER Go. 3-9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Details of Essay.

ton was granted and a day will be set for the hearing
 Details of Essay.
 Details of the prize essay contest 10 be held by tho society of the Sons of the Revolution if the state of Alabama have been sent out by Dr. Thomas NJ. Owen, secretary. The following schools of the state have a right to present papers: Uni- versity of Tuscaloosa; Alabama Polytech- nic Institute, Auburn; Southern Univer- sity, Greensboro; Howard college, East Lake; St. Joseph's College, Mobile; North Alabama Conference College. Birming- ham; St. Bernard's College, Cullman. The subjects are "The Gulf and Trlbu- tary Waters During tia Revolution" and The Southwestern Frontier During the Revolution" The first paper has a re- ward of a silver medal the second a bronze. The papers must be typewriter with not more than five nor less than three thousand words. They must be mailed to pr. Thomas NJ. Owen. secre- tary. Montgomery, not later than June 1. 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Brick block Third ave. and 18th st. A bargain. Messer. Moore Co.
NOTICE.

Commencing Monday, Mar. 9th, on account of the recon struction of the tracks on Highland Avenue, the Twen- ty-third street car will turn back at Highland Avenue and Twenty-f1rst street.
 B. R., l.. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Mrs. Windows eoothinq syrup

The best remedy for DILRRHOEA- Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Bc sure and ask fer "Mrs. WinsIow's 8 Sc othing Syrup" an take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF f-OTHERS for their PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents Dottla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

What! You haven't t hoard about the quartertoneP Gall the "GAWK." Peoples phone 276, Age Herald building. Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12
Cream of This Seasons Wall Papers Only

country, besides magnificent assort- ment of the most artistic imported papers. w. D. Colby Decorating Co.,, 1918 Second avenue, next to the Cable Piano Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

Brick block Third ave. and 18th st. A bargain. Messer- Moore Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

The Gawk Engraving Go. makes the best cuts. Phone Peoples 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

Not a roll of old goods. We have the choicest pat terms of every frst-class manu-
 facturer in this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

EmpIoyero' Liability BiII. Senator Martin Of Virginia succeeded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

ton was granted and day will be set for the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-12

Here's a warning without conf- dence buy clothes carefully. Better still don't buy at all unless you are sure of it. Porter's All Wool" safe guards you every time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-02
The Glorious Fourth
By Nixon Waterman

Here it is, the Fourth ag'inl
Sakes alive, how time does spin!
Don't seem like it's sixty year
Since | first begun to hear
All the loud, tarnation noise
We stirred up when we was boys,
All OF. us a-wishin' powder
Was lots cheaper ard lots louder!
Recollect with what delight
Used to be up half the night
Helpin' fire the anvil or
Maxim other sounds of war?
Used to wish the earth was drilled
Out inside and POWDER filled,
And that | could somehow lust
Touch her off and hear her bust!
Weren't no cannon-crackers then.
Kind O wish there had a-been-
Then they would "a sounded sweet;
Now they lift me off my feet.
I've begun to think that noise
Was invented just for boys.
Fourth O July don't seem to me
T all like what it used to be.
.Sust as patriotic, still
Somehow | don't catch the thrill
Of the loud, tumultuous joy
Like | used to when a boy.
Nothin' dom then but |
Had a finger in the pie;
But that finger, as you see,
Got bowed off eventually.