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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
Chance In kIpIIna,s Works.

Kipling's method of work presents a
direct antithesis to that of the German
scholar. The English novelist spends
only about ten hours a day at his desk
but he is a systematic worker, going about
his writing at the same time every morn
ing. A friend Of the author who has seen
him lately says that he has grown very
thin and looks much more than the thirty
nine years that stand to his account 1t
would seem that he never quite recovered
from his serious illness in New York, and
that the death of his little daughter had
deepened his spirituality-a quality quite
lacking in 'hts earlier writings and eX-
quisitely manifested in the gem of his
latest collection of stories-the daring
combination of the actual and the idyllic
embodied in "They." Kipling's favOrite
form of recreation. as every one knows,
is motoring, and he takes a boyish de-
light in rediscovering England with his
hand on the brake. An American author
who met him last summer warned him
to be careful not to let his enthusiasm
make him run his machine off the island.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
win the Japanese Make II a sedan7

The news from the Japanese Russian
war is momentous but uncertain. That
one Of the greatest battles Of the worlds
history has been fought around Mukden
seems certain Dispatches place the
japanese casualties at so, 900 and the total
losses on both sides at over 100000. The
Russians have fed northward to Tie Pass
from their entrenched positions on the
Shakhe and the japanese have them
nearly II not completely encircled The
only question is whether Oyama can cut
off the retreat and make the present en-
gagement a Sedan, or whether Kuropat-
kin will repeat his performance at Lao
yang. and although beaten, escape with
his forces intact. 1t is believed in some
conservative quarters that the japanese,
although having gained a great ad-
vantage, may be too exhausted to give
the decisive stroke.
Later-It Is reported this morning that
the Russians still hold Mukden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Seven-cent sugar. an inhction under
which American housekeepers are at
present suffering. is attributed to short
age in the worlds supply, and this short
age is almost wholly in the European
beet sugar supplies. \ careful estimate
Of the European beet sugar crop Of 1904
makes the total yield 114S,157 tons below
that Of 1908. and it is significant that
there have been no imports Of beet sugar
into the United States since September
on the other hand. the American refining
interests increased enormously their i'm
ports Of cane sugar in 1904, the aggregate
being 3.SS9. 357 pounds. valued at SIS
s7I6lS exclusive of SS4 800, 600 worth from
Hawaii and Porto Rico). as compared
with 1920, 527 667 pounds. valued at $59,-
995,754, in 1903 This would indicate that
the American refners were in good posi-
ton to meet the market shortage, which
taking the total beet crop of 1904 as
4,623,7i tons, the beet sugar surplus as
l,427 00O tons the worlds cane sugar crop
at $500, 900 tons and the worlds con-
sumption at $4,000. 900 tons-is estimated
at about $4,000 tons. One result of the
present condition will, of course. be
decreased consumption OF sugar and an
increased acreage of beets and cane, and
era of high prices should be followed in
the autumn of 1905 by one OF cheap
sugars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

BY a decision Of the United States su-
preme court the Hill Morgan party has
won a complete victory over the interests
headed by f. II. Hartman, in the North
ern Securities case. The Northern Pacific
and Great Northern railroad companies
pooled their interests. The combination
was declared Illegal. being in restraint Of
trade, and when a division was being
arranged Mr. Hartman wanted his
Northern Pacific stock back. The court =
decision is that the entire amount in the
pool shall be divided according to the
holdings in the Northern Securities com
pany. II is figured that this decision
means a loss Of 81, OoO.O0O to Mr. Harri-
man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
A Bad Provision of the Amended License
bennington Banner ]

1t is practically certain that the COM
mittee that framed the new law never
intended to shut out cigars and soft
drinks. The intention appears to have
been, and this view is supported by Rep
resentative Collins NJ. Graves who was
chairman of the house section of that
committee, merely TO shut out promis-
cuous lines of trade in a saloon. 1t we
mistake not this matter was threshed out
in Massachusetts, some years ago and the
supreme court of that state ruled that
cigars and soft drinks were a part of the
stock in trade in intoxicating liquors and
not separate business. This is certainly
in accord with common sense and tenn
perance. When group of men gather
in a saloon and the drinks are going
around, some of them have sense enough,
a part of the time at least, to take cigar
or a soft drink instead of another INSTALL
ment of intoXicant Forbidding the sale
of cigars, mineral waters, sodas, etc, will
increase drunkenness to a considerable ex-
tent and we do not believe that Attorney
General Fits or the supreme court will
rule that it is the intent of the law to
exclude the only adjunct of a saloon
tending TO moderation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

The explanation of the difference be-
tween the expense of the schools of Brat
teboro and Rockingham is largely in the
fact that the salaries paid in the latter
town are too low, and are not commen-
surate with the services which the
teachers are giving. Rockingham, in
order to maintain her schools at the pres
ent standard, must pay more money. The
high school in Rockingham has an at
tendance slightly larger than the high
school in Brattleboro. There are two more
teachers in the high school in Brattleboro
than in Rockingham, and Brattleboro pays
salaries of $6125 for high school teachers
against $S725 for Rockingham, or 70 per
cent. more with a smaller school. The
expense of all the schools in Brattleboro
was $2S,S6OOS, i'm Rockingham $25, 7765 So
Rockingham has 1920 pupils, Bratteboro
713, or 80 per cent. less than our neigh
bor while the expense here is 10 per
cent. larger than in Rockingham. The
expense per pupil I'm Brattleboro is $2S.07,
i'm Rockingham $l9.4S, The school direc-
tors of Rockingham, who made the COM
parison between the two towns, state that
the figures We're mainly taken from the
report of the state superintendent of
education. The figures We're not quoted
as a criticism on Brattleboro expendi-
lures, but to show the people of Rocking
ham that they must face the outlook for
increased expenditures II the efficiency
of their schools is to be maintained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

For the people who believe in tenn
perance the encouraging feature under
the present law is the positive indication
that the rum sellers under license cannot
carry on business in a high-handed man
ner. They will be held to a strict ac-
countability, and II conditions under
license become obnoxious the .rebuke Of
a no vote will be administered. Under the
present law the men who are not total
abstainers but who believe in tenn
perance hold the balance OF power. Two
years ago about 90 towns in Vermont
voted yes last year the number was Al I;
today it is sc, and several OF these
probably will not issue licenses. Sears
burg. with a vote Of yes and no and
ST. George with u yes and - no. have
about as much use for license as they
have for secondhand halo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

The New York World says that rather
than surrender control OF the Equitable
Life Assurance society the Hyde faction
which controls a majority Of the stock
will wind UP the affairs OF the huge cor
poration, reinsure the 100000 policy
holders in other companies, and divide
the surplus. After settling all claims
there would be a melon OF $S1. 900, 900 to
cut or SS1 900 for each one OF the original
shares Of the company. Young Mr.. Hyde
the social leader in New York, who in
herited his holdings and is first vice presi-
dent OF the company, evidently could cash
up over $4,000, 900 if the society went out
of existence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
NO LICENSE GAIN
Only 35 Towns and Cities of
Vermont Voted Yes
Barre and swanton in the Dry List with
1rattIeboro-te Changed to Yes, 10 to

Barre and Swanton in the Dry List with
1rattleboro-16 Changed to Yes, 10 to
No.
According to the returns received,
thirty-five towns and cities voted for
license this year compared with 40 last
year. There are several towns to hear
from which may increase this total The
towns voting license are Arlington, Ben
nington, Brandon, Brighton, Burlington,
Canaan. Castleton, Colchester Fair
Haven, Guilford, Hancock Isle la Motto.
Ludlow, Montpelier Morristown, North
field Plymouth, Poultney. Pownal, Put
ney Readsboro, Richford, Rutland city,
Sandgate, Searsburg, Shelburne, Shore
ham, Springfield, Stockbridge St Albans
city, st. Adams town, st. George, Tin
mouth Vergennes, Walingford and West
Rutland
Sixteen change from no license to license
and 10 from license to no license.
The towns changing from no license to
license are Arlington, Brighton, Isle La
Motto Ludlow Mortified, Plymouth
Readsboro, Richford. Rutland city, Sand
gate. Shelburne, Stockbridge. st. Albans
town, st. George, Tinmouth and West
Rutland
The towns changing from license to no
license are Barre city, Barre town, Brat
tleboro Dummerston, Fairfield, Highgate,
Hyde Park, Maidstone, Milton, Norton
Orwell, Richmond, Rutland town, South
Burlington, Swanton, Wells, Whitingham
Windsor and Woodbury..
One Of the surprises came in Barre's
vote, which was $40 no to 745 yes. Last
year Barre was license by 73 majority.
William Barclay was reelected mayor
Montpelier pulled through for license by
33 votes. Rutland. after being an alleged
dry city year. declared for license by
39S majority. ]. F. Manning, the citizens
candidate. beat out ]. s. Gardner the
present mayor and the independent labor
candidate in the mayoralty contest by a
majority of SO. ]. E. Burke the Dem
ocratic blacksmith. was chosen mayor OF
Burlington for third term. receiving
1885 votes to l346 for ]. w. GOodell. The
majority for license in Burlington was
cut from S45 to 235
Three counties. Caledonia, Orange and
Orleans. voted solidly against license, and
while Bennington, Chittenden and Rut-
land counties showed slight gains for
license, in the other eight counties license
either lost ground or barely held its own.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

The irrelevant references Of the Dem
ocratic press to his accidency'' must
now be dismissed. Theodore Roosevelt,
by the suffrage Of the citizens OF the
entire country. is now the elected Presi-
dent Of the United States. He dominates his
party and holds a more popular place in
the public heart than any President since
Lincoln. We need not search far to
discern the peoples attachment for Roose-
welt. Americans love man Of action, of
conviction, a knight who dares turn his
lance full tilt. who, satisfied that he is
right, never swerves from his purpose,
regardless of consequences.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

1t would have been fitting for the voters
of Brattleboro in town meeting to have
recognized by resolution of thanks the
valuable services which the retiring Sc
lcctmen, Messrs. Ninton and Gleason,
have rendered in their unbroken term OF
seven years Both are men with business
interests, and it is safe to say that neither
took office for the honor which it brought
They simply gave OF their time and their
abilities for the good Of the town, thus
performing one OF the duties of good cit
izenship. They are not of the class of
men who are SO engrossed in their own
affairs that they can never be OF service
to others. Mr.. Ninton, as chairman Of
the board. has conducted the business of
the town just as he would his own pri-
vate business, with firm comprehension
OF the entire situation and the methods
needed to solve the various problems
Mr. Gleason has been a sound and con-
servative adviser. and during these years
the third member, Mr.. Putnam, has done
valuable work as the accountant of the
board Brattleboro has been extremely
fortunate in her board of selectmen, both
individually and collectively, the past
seven years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Brattleboro will now try experiment
No. g. II had years Of the old prohibition,
it is closing two years Of license and it
will soon enter upon prohibition under a
license local-option law. The prohibition
features Of the present law are far
stronger than those of the old law in
effect some so years. It was claimed by
the advocates of the present law that
vote no would mean absolute prohibition
1t is up to them and all good citizens to see
that the law as it stands is enforced and
to give a fair trial to the prohibition
side OF it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
Gar viii concede People Right to Share
in Government.

The Car has authorized the summon
ing OF an elective body to consider legis-
lation. The principle of autocracy is de-
clared immutable, the Cars act being
chiefly noteworthy as conceding the right
of the people to share in the government.
The receipt followed a manifesto calling
on the loyal to rally round the throne"
to insure victory in the Far East and a
return of tranquility at home. Meantime
general strike has been declared by
workmen of the capital. Their demands
for release of imprisoned strikers, free
speech and immunity from arrest, which
they named as conditions without which
they would not participate in the pro-
cedings of the reform commission, were
denied. The situation in Warsaw is some
what improved. At Lodz disorders have
occurred, and a general strike is expected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Insurance Regulation by the Government.
Senator Dryden of New Jersey. who is
president of the Prudential Insurance
company of Newark, introduced
bill in the Senate to carry into effect the
Presidents recommendation for the regu-
lation of insurance by the government.
There was no hope that the bill would be-
come a law at this session of Congress,
but it is expected that the importance of
the subject will be recognized and that il
will be given attention at the next session.
Mr.. Dryden mentions the following bene-
fits which might be derived from the pass
age of the bill:
First. Increased security to 90, 900 900
policy holders
Second. Decrease in cost of insurance.
Third. Increased returns to policy
holders.
Fourth Decreased burden of taxation
Fifth. Diminution of vast amount OF
needless clerical labor to meet the require
ments of some fifty different states and
territories, and consequent decrease in
expense rate.
Sixth. The stamping out of fraudulent
insurance enterprises.
Insurance is now national in character
and affects millions of homes The funds
held by level life premium insurance COM
panies aggregate 81, 600, 900 900. The COM
panies are now paying about So, ,000 900
annually in taxes and fees and it is
claimed that with proper federal regula-
tion a good part of this sum would be
directly enjoyed by the policy holders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

No man is infallible and Roosevelt like
other mortals is not always right, but he
has shown wonderful initiative and de-
termination as President. He has at
tackled the railroad merger; championed
federal control OF railroads and the cause
OF federal license bill to place Interstate
commerce under the supervision of the
government; he has unfiinchingly pushed
against grating and fraud. alike in the
postal department and in the government
lands transactions in which men high In
power are concerned. Undoubtedly he
exceeded his prerogatives In the San
Domingo negotiations. But the American
people believe in Roosevelt as man of
honesty sincerity and courage. He is
not bound now to follow the policy Of his
lamented predecessor. he has no political
axes to grind, as he is pledged not to
again run for the presidency. II he shall so
conduct himself in the next four years as
to stand as well at their close in popular
estimation as he does today his name will
be written high on the scroll Of American
history.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

The President has wisely made use for
another term OF the strong men Of his
cabinet. All are reappoinied soye Robert
J, Wynne, WHO has been at the head Of the
post office department but short time
He is supplanted by George b. Cortelyou
the director Of the Republican forces in
the last national campaign. Mr. Wynne
will go 10 London as consul general. the
most lucrative office in the American
diplomatic service. 1t Is understood that
Leslie NJ. Shaw OF Iowa, a native Yer
monter, accepts the treasury portfolio
with the understanding that he shall retire
in February, 1906. Probably he will be
an active candidate for the presidential
nomination in 1908.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

A. NJ. Palmer. 81, for years one Of the
most prominent theatrical managers in
America, died in New York Tuesday from
apopleXy,
George Williams, a veteran of the civil
war, was burned to death at his home
in Upper Waterford Tuesday. His house
was discovered to be on fire at I'm the
morning and when the flames were ex-
tinguished his body was found lying across
bed with both legs burned on A
strange feature of the case is the fact
that the upper part of the body was
burned but little, and he was in a room
in which the fire caused only slight
damage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Theodore Roosevelt is often referred to
as the exponent Of strenuous life. He
believes that responsibilities and trials
innure and develop character, and he is
right. a man may be a brother to the
mild-eyed OK. dead alike to pleasure or
despair, or drop to the numbness OF the
oyster, but If he develops or progresses
he must intensity his feelings, must
magnify his duties must know care and
suffering.
An angels wing would droop II long at
rest
And God Himself, inactive. were no
longer best
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Two years ago eight towns in Wind
ham county voted yes. but three-Somer-
set. Suatton and Whitingham-did not
issue licenses This year the result is no
in all but two towns, Putney and Gull
ford, and Putney in two years has changed
from a majority of "a to one But for the
license stronghold in Guilford windham
county might become lily white.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
Eepa1 9gntices.

CTATE OF VERMONT, Westminster. IS.
= by the Probate Court for said District.
TO all persons interested in the estate of
LORINDA q. BLOCKER, lale of Jamaica in
said District. deceased Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Arthur C. Spencer, administrator upon said
estate, and decree distribution thereof TO the
persons entitled, at the session thereof 20 be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the LIST day of April A ID. 1905. when and where
you may be heard in the premises, if you see
you see cause,
l0i2 ZINA II. ALLBEE. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

The 10th annual meeting Of the Yer
mont Federation of Womans clubs will
be held in Barre Oct. AS.
Twelve hours after her mother was
found dead in bed in Rutland, Mrs.
Charles w. Ellis of Fairfax dropped dead
when she was preparing to attend her
mothers funeral She was % years old
and leaves a husband. The sudden news
of her mothers death is supposed to have
caused death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
Mortified viii Lose 200 to 300 Men.

Z. b. Ellis, president of the Ellis granite
works, Northheld stated Wednesday
that because that town voted license
Tuesday he win move the works to Bethel
in a short time. The Ellis works employ
between 200 and 800 men and keep is
gangs running all the time. The concern
is now filling two large contracts for
Bethel white granite for buildings at
Washington, D. c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Joseph Gonzales, whose father, Jose
Gonzales, is a millionaire I'm the city of
Mexico, was found recently at Fort Ethan
Allen, where he was serving as private
In the 10Th United States cavalry. He
was sent to the University of ottawa to
be educated, but he disappeared in jan
uary, 1904 He went directly to the fort.
His father, after finding him, secured his
discharge from the service through the
secretary of war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Evard Baker, is, had his right arm
caught in machine in the picking room
of the Mackenzie wooden mill at Bridge
water and torn completely away near the
shoulder, only a piece Of the bone and
shreds OF flesh remaining. II is thought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
Some men have such brains

Some men have such brains
They almost ought to have more head
room to keep them in. Others have big
heads with room to rent. The real brainy
man bequeaths his brains to his family
by insurance, and protects himself by
Endowment and Annuity. 55th year and
doing business in 3S States. National
Life Ins. Co. of VT. (Mutual)
H. e. TAYLOR & SON.,
Insurance, Crosby Block, Brattleboro, W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
A GUARANTEED CURE FoR PILE

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Druggists refund money II PaZo
Ointment falls TO cure any case, no mat
ter OF how long standing, in to IA days
First application gives ease and rest
6Oc. II your druggist hasn't II send soc
in stamps and 1t viii be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co., st. Louis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Dyer-'I took a ride in an automobile
last week" Duell-'Where did you go?"
Dyer-'To the hospital. and
Country.
Van Bibber (who has brought up
against the same tree for the tenth time)
-"Loshtl Losht! in an unpen'trable for
st."-[Brooklyn Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Let's see. The prediction for Brattle-
boro was 1T looks like no license"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

II you once try Csrter's Little Liver
Pills for sick headache. biliousness or
constipation, you will never be without
them. They are purely vegetable, small
and easy to take. Don't forget this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

For the nrst time in three and one
half years the United States has a Vice
President Charles w Fairbanks OF
Indiana. ex-senator, is possessed OF all
the essential qualifications FOR the post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, MARCH TO- 1905.

Caledonia county is still lily white. Also
Orleans and Orange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

Dummerston vots to change the name
from Rogers Inn to Rogers out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

nor SALE-My store, house and barn, all
IL connected, with ueYer-failinR running
water and one acre of land. Address POST
MASTER, Vernon, VT. Gil
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10

NOR SALE-white wyandotte cocks. also
II eggs for Matching. A. 7. KlRKWOOD. %
Birge Street. Sll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-03-10
Gbe Dermunt 9bGnix.
BRATTLBBoRo.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1905.
THE VERMONT PHRN1x.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro VI, by
o. FRENCH.

TERMS: sl.5O per year in advance; If not
paid within the year =.
Rates Of advertising furnished on applica-
tion. Births deaths and marriages published
free Obituary Notices, Cards OF Thanks, etc,
IS cents per inch Of ~ lines or less.
Entered at the Brattleboro Post Office as
second class mail matter.l