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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-01-23
CITIZENS RAILROAD COMMITTEE
HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING
ALL PHASES OF THE RAILROAD QUESTION ENTERED INTO and THOR
OUGHY DISCUSSED-StvERM PLANS OF ACTION SUGGESTED
TWO SUBCOMMTTEtS APPOINTED BY CHAIRMAN


like an accurate estimate of the routes
by which the Milwaukee can get into
the city, it might be advantageous.
Mr.. Wasmansdorff said that this could
be done but that it will require con-
siderable work and entail more ex-
pense than it would justify.
In order to be prepared, a motion
was made that the chair appoint two
subcommittee, one on finance and
one on statistics. The finance commit
tee is composed of N. J. Littlejohn
John Laux and 1. M. Hobensack. The
members of the committe to secure
and compile statistics are: w. J..
Edgecombe, Tom Stout and Louis
Lehman.
The following resolution, introduced
by N. J. Littlejohn, was unanimously
passed:
Whereas, conditions might sudden
~ arise and demand such immediate
action that it will be impossible to get
the entire committee together, or even
a majority, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the chairman Of the
committee be given power to act for
the entire committee in such cases,
and further, be it
i Resolved, That such action by the
chairman shall be backed up by the
entire committee.
| general nature, the committee ad-
journed to meet at the call of the
chairman.
| Tom Murray, the we'll known Phil
brook rancher and stockman, was
business visitor to this city the mid
| die of last week and told of visit o.
"Jawbone" Smith to that part Of tn
country Mr.. Smith, who gained hi
pseudonym when he was right OF wa!
man for the Montana r. r. compan.
is acting in a similar capacity for tn
Great Northern r. r. Co. and is get
ting the right Of way across Fergu
county. To Mr.. Murray he stated tha
actual construction work will probabl.
be begun in Fergus county within tn
next thirty days. The surveying l
entirely completed in Fergus and Vel
lowstone counties and will soon b
completed in Cascade county. TIL
road will have good route and cas-
grades through this county and Vel
lowstone but it will encounter som
heavy work in the northern county.
It is rumored that the Milwaukee Il
r. company has acquired some land Il
this city over on Buckskin Flat. IN
Democrat reporter tried to run Tn
rumor down and get some definite IN
formation on the subject but thos
who are acquainted with the facts re
fuse to divulge them. Several circum
stances go to show that some such ne
gotiations have been in progress an
if such proves to be the case it woul
indicate that this city is regarded as
possible point on the road which tn
Milwaukee is building to the coast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
CONGREGATIONAL Ministers.

The windham and Black River asso-
Citations OF Congregational ministers met
in the Brooks House Monday. Rev. II. l..
Ballou Of Chester was CHOSEN moderator
and Rev. A. Z. Martin OF West Townshend
led in prayer. Several items Of business
were transacted, one OF which was the
adoption Of a resolution endorsing the
action OF the Orleans county association
in recommending the reelection OF Rev.
NJ w. Farman Of Westfield to be chaplain
OF the Vermont Senate of 1906. Rev.
]. E. Bowman of Jamaica read an evan
gelistic sermon founded upon the incident
recorded in the book Of Kings regarding
the coming OF the Syrian leper, Naaman.
TO the king Of Israel TO be healed. The
there is too much in this day of seeking
for spiritual help in the wrong quarter
instead OF looking 10 the only real source.
the Divine helper. The matter and man
ner OF the sermon was freely discussed by
those present. Rev. A. c. Ferrin Of
Springfield read a paper on the first u
chapters OF the book of Acts. which con-
tain the early history Of the church in
Jerusalem. The discussion which followe ed
developed the fact that those present
agreed almost entirely with the views
ably presented in the paper. An outline
of the sermons preached the day before,
or recently was given by all the pastors.
which proved to be an exercise OF mucn
interest and profit. These ministers were
present: Baker, Ballou, Bowman, Ferrin,
Goodhue. Keneston. Martin, Moore, Miles,
Roundy and Whitcomb. The next meeting
viii be held in April.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
Political History Recalled.

It is said that the real inwardness of
Senator Tillman's vituperative attack on
the President in his speech in the Senate
lay in the fact that the time for Tillman's
reelection is approaching and he took this
way to gain public favor at home. The
Brooklyn Eagle, speaking about this,
says:
None should think that Tillman's at
tack on President Roosevelt is unpre-
cedented for savagery or injustice. With
better manner, but not with better
motives, Ben Wade and Henry Winter
Davis attacked Abraham Lincoln with
speech as bad and with spirit as diabolic.
More than a score of senators attacked
President Andrew Johnson with a ferocity
as marked as Tillman's but yelled with a
classic culture that intensified the
ferocity. Charles Sumner attacked Presi-
dent Grant with a contempt which even
Tillman could not feel for the strong
character Of Theodore Roosevelt. Roscoe
Conkling assailed r. B. Hayes and James
A. Garfield quite as bitterly as Ttllman
has Roosevelt, though. OF course, with
a grammatical grandilOquence and a
measured malignity quite his own All
OF these attacks hurt the men who made
them and hurt not the men upon whom
they were made"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
WESTMINSTER.

Mr. Tuthnl is reported IN with pneu-
monia.
Miss Johnsons school Is closed on ac-
count Of sickness.
The singing school closed this week
Wednesday evening.
Miss Ida Leonard OF Bellows Falls Is
the guest this week OF Miss Carrie War
rem.
Rev. W. f. whitcomb was called last
Sunday to attend the funeral OF a little
granddaughter OF Mr.. Ellison.
Miss Eta Fairbrother and friend.
Mrs. Fred Holton OF BrattleborO, spent
Sunday with Miss Fairbrothers parents
Miss Annie Thomas met with an acct
dent Tuesday, spraining one ankle quite
badly. Her school closed Tuesday after
noon for the present.
Monday evening a belated automobile
went plodding through our streets in
about five inches OF light snow. The car
was not making its usual record as II
passed up Main street.
Last week Thursday morning several
thermometers registered IS degrees above
zero. Friday morning the temperature
was at zero. and Saturday - below.
Tuesday morning Of this week was the
coolest of the season. Is below zero.
The Christian Endeavor society received
two new members last Sunday evening
Miss Pratt and Miss Grace Leman. the
latter a graduate from the Junior society
Rev. Edwin Waldo. who is now In
Florida. rendered his resignation as presi-
dent OF the society. Mr. WOODBURY.. vice
president. was asked to al the vacancy
till the first OF April
The regular meeting Of Boyden grange
was held last Friday evening. The sub
ject OF the lecturers hour was Yer
mont" Interesting papers were given on
the geography Of Vermont, and history
Of Vermont noted men and women OF
Vermont. and educational history OF Yer
mont An interesting story was told by
each member present. connected with the
early history OF the state. 4 recitation
was given by Mr.. Royce. a larger num-
Der than usual were present. The next
meeting will be held Feb. 10. when the
lives OF Washington and Lincoln will be
discussed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09

Montpelier. were Dallas f. Pollard and
John +. Lawrence. both OF whom are
expected to become officers in the new
organization.
A representative from the general Of
fees Of the New England Telephone G
Telegraph company has been making a
general canvass this week among the
subscribers Of Bellows Falls looking to-
ward general Encouragement OF the
lines Of the company by an extensive
system OF aerial cables to be put up next
season. During the past year efforts
have been made for an arrangement
whereby all wires I'm the business part
Of the village could be placed under
ground, but the understanding OF the
representative referred to is that there
are obstacles at the present time so that
aerial cables will be used instead. The
company expects to install during the next
year In their local Offices the more inn
proved system Of switch boards which
will do away with the ringing Of bells
the call being indicated upon the board
by an electric light in the place Of the
drop. The system OF the company Is
growing wonderfully under the direction
Of Manager c. II. Burr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
Doctors Prescriptions Under the License
Law.

Law.
c. ]. Ferguson CT Burlington, in his
annual report as superintendent Of the
Vermont Anti-Saloon league, says:
"One OF the most difficult problems we
have had to face in the law. enforcement
line is the practice OF some physicians in
the state in the matter OF giving orders
for liquor contrary to law. one physician
of three in a certain town. has been Civ
ing from 30 to 15S orders in a single
month, as many as 2l in one day. This
doctor has, ! am informed, very little
regular practice, nothing like tho practice
of another physician in the same town.
who averages less than ten orders for
liquor per month. The giving OF an un-
reasonable number Of orders standing
alone will not. however, establish an
offence, and the only way to convict a
physician Of an offence under the statute
is to prove an instance of the giving Of
an order without statutory reason there
for. This can be done by the use of de-
tective service and that is the only way
unless some instance Is accidentally dis
covered. The result l. that some doctors
ere criminally eXtravagant In giving
orders and the entirely proper provision
made by the legislature to enable the
people to secure liquor for medicinal pur-
poses is becoming as great a nuisance as
some of the old town agencies under the
to remedy. This condition affords another
excellent opportunity for the earnest effort
Of the next Vermont legislature"
The Montpelier Journal thinks that the
law as it stands is adequate to stop this
abuse. Commenting on Mr.. Ferguson's
statement it says:
"The Journal is Of the opinion that
this abusive practice among physicians
should be stopped and that it can be
done by a wide awake prosecuting at
torney for the law is very specific in its
terms regarding orders issued by pnysi-
clans. 1t says in one section, a physi-
clan who gives a prescription for intoxi-
eating liquor, when he knows, or has
reason to believe, il is not necessary for
medicinal use. shall be fined two hundred
dollars for the first offence and FIVE hum
bred dollars for each subsequent offence.
The penalty is severe enough to warrant
respect of the law by i physician. Then,
according to law, the holder of a drug
gists license shall file with the county
clerk n detailed record Of his sales each
month with the name of the physician in
each order filed. II the clerk Of the
county has any suspicion from the looks
OF these records that the law is being
violated IN any particular, either from an
unreasonable number granted by one ply
stefan or anything else, 1t is his duty to
call the attention OF the states attorney
to this The clerk must do this and is
held liable II found negligent"
Mr. Ferguson also discussed the fact
that in some cases states attorneys are
negligent about prosecuting violations Of
the law. especially in the larger towns or
cities where license prevails, and he raises
the question whether means can be found
to make enforcers Of the law do their
duty and enforce it. DO we have here
the beginning again Of the old. old
story under prohibition that the law
cant be enforced?" We sincerely hope
not
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
j. II. Clark Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Harlan GOodhue is in Brattleboro
with her daughter. Mrs. Schwenk.
Miss Stella Cutting Of Boston is visiting
at her mothers. Mrs. w. Il. Cuttings
Mrs. f C. Fisher fell upon the icy
sidewalk last week and injured one knee
50 badly that she has been unable to walk
since. She is improving.
The village school, taught by Miss Lena
Campbell, will close n successful term
this afternoon The school in district
No. l will close three weeks later.
Miss May Goodhue. who has been at
the New England Conservatory Of Music
in Boston since June. has finished her
course there. and came home last week.
An entertainment with penny" sup
per will be given by the ladies' aid So
ciety on Wednesday evening. Feb. L. In
the church vestry. Come and get a
valentine.
]. J. Barnes recently received news Of
the death Of his brother. c. o. Barnes. at
Orting. Wash. He was born in this town
in iS45. Mr.. Barnes was in the stove and
tin business in Canaan, y. H. a number
OF years. For the past 16 years he had
been on the Pacific coast. Mr.. Barnes
leaves wife, three sons and four
brothers.
There was a large attendance OF young
and old at the sociable at c. ]. McElroy' 3
last week. A pleasant time was spent
in playing games, in readings. music.
etc Mr.. McElroy has been unfortunate in
losing a valuable COW recently, the third
he has lost since moving here AS an
expression Of sympathy and appreciation
Of his good citizenship a purse OF over
$40 was given 10 him during the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
Another nIa rlmberIand sac.

A Bennington despatch to the Boston
Herald under date of the 9Th inst. says:
Arrangements for one Of the largest sales
OF wooded land that ever took place in
Vermont has just been practically COM
pleted. The land consists OF over SO, 0OC
acres OF valuable timber. belonging to the
estate of the late Suas Grifith. who. al
the time OF his death, was known as
the lumber king Of New England. The
lands are located in the towns OF Mt
Tabor. Peru, Stratton and Arlington, and
for a number Of days Attys. Dana OF
Rutland and Jones OF Pennsylvania have
been engaged in examining the titles OF
the lands in the different towns The
lands are covered with heavy growth OF
spruce and hardwood timber.
1t is said that the sum Of money involv-
ed is over 100000 and that the pur-
chasing party is a large paper manufac-
turing company. which desires to in
crease its holdings OF available wood
land for wood pulp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
Another Great Coal Strike Looms up.

Unless the present deadlock between
the coal miners and the operators is
broken before April l about $4,000
miners controlled by the United Mine
Workers of America will walk out of the
mines on that date and the country will
be involved in the most far reaching coal
strike in its history. Besides the anthra-
cite region in Pennsylvania the coal
mines in the central and southwestern
states will be affected. The mine work.
ers' convention at Indianapolis adjourned
Friday, the conference of operators and
mine workers having failed to reach an
agreement on a wage scale for the
central and southwestern districts, and
il was said that both sides apparently
were determined not TO make overtures
for further negotiations. President
Mitchell, of the Mine Workers, says that
four persons are dependent on each miner
and that such a strike as is planned
would AFFECT nearly 100000 people de-
pendent upon mining for bread. The
miners will be in possession OF a fund
. of 5000, 900 by April 1. For months past,
in anticipation of a strike, the operators
have been preparing for it by mining
and storing all the coal possible They
now have 100000 tons stored at various
places, and at least 5000, 900 tons more
will nave been added to this supply by
April. In spite of the mild weather all
the collieries have been worked continu-
ously. High fences have been built
about the collieries so that the workmen
can be protected in case of a strike.
hav
active. the state authorities of Pennsyl-
vania have been rushing preparations to
preserve the peace, and by April every
section of the mining country viii be
under the direct control of mounted
troops of the state constabulary especially
trained for this kind Of work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
cAMsRIDoEPoRT.

Henry Vancor has bought Frank Davis
place on the Athens road.
The Loyal Temperance Legion will
meet Saturday afternoon with Earl Pratt.
Clarence Judkins of Greenfield. Mass.
was a guest at F. A. Smiths last week.
The ladies' benevolent society held a
FIVE cent social last Friday evening at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis. Various
games were enjoyed and cake, sand
witches and coffee were served.
About four inches OF snow fen Monday,
which was very welcome to those who
have been delayed In their winter work
from lack OF snow. The temperature fell
very rapidly in the afternoon and on
Tuesday morning the mercury stood at
90 below zero.
A temperance meeting viii be held in
the Union church at o'clock Sunday
evening. 1t is expected that the pastor,
Rev. r. s. Stebbins. will sing several
solos and there viii be short addresses,
Rotations, readings and a varied pro-
gram. All are invited TO be present and
assist in the meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
Examinations Tor Annapolis.

Senator Dillingham; announces that a
competitive examination will be held at
the Court House in Montpelier on Tues
day, Feb. p. at IL o'clock in the morn
ing for the purpose Of selecting a candi-
date for appointment to the Naval
Academy at Annapolis. and two alter
mates. Candidates must be actual resi-
dents OF Vermont, physically sound. and
between the ages Of 16 and 20 years on
April II, when the academy entrance ex-
animation will be held. Candidates will
be examined in punctuation, spelling
arithmetic geography, English grammar
United States history, worlds history
algebra through quadratic equations and
plane geometry. All desiring to take this
examination should address William p
Dillingham;, United States Senate, wasn-
ington, d. c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
sAxroNs River.

Lewis Tenney is able to be out of door
again.
Flora stoodley is working for Mrs. F.
c. Rand.
Eighteen degrees below zero Tuesday
morning
Miss Ethel Smith was in Proctorsvine
over Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Bemis is working for Mrs.
b. ]. Simonds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kendall visited in
Chester over Sunday and Monday.
Miss Ina Hooper OF Chester visited at
c. l.. Gales from Thursday TO Monday
Mr. and Mrs James Woolley of Rock
lngham were at c. n. Smiths last Sun
day.
\ few from this place are planning to
go to the masquerade ball at Bartons-
Vile Saturday evening.
The Vermont academy hockey team
went to Windsor last Monday and played
the Windsor high school, winning 4 to
0.
The social at the Baptist vestry last
Saturday evening by the Sunday school
was well attended. Games were played
and sandwiches and fudge were the re-
freshments.
The game OF basket ball at Vermont
academy last Saturday evening between
the academy second team and the village
boys resulted in a score of 20 to II in
favor of the academy.
Mrs. r. L. Twitchell has begun house
keeping in Townshend in a part OF Martin
Sparkss house Her mother, Mrs. Betsey
Gale, is living with her, and her great
granddaughter also win live there.
Miss Ware. who has been the house.
keeper at Lewis Tenney's several months
went to her home in Hancock. N. II.
Thursday for a few weeks vacation. Mrs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
GRAFTON.
celebration OF a silver weddInu.

The silver wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
+. l.. Walker was celebrated Thursday
evening Of last week by a reception given
to them in the Congregational chapel BY
their neighbors and friends In Grafton.
They also received letters Of congratula-
tion from many others Arrangements
for the reception had been made quietly
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walker did not know
that such an entertainment had been
provided for them until they were noti-
fed that their presence was desired at
the chapel They were met at the
entrance by four young women dressed in
white and as the band began to play they
were escorted TO the platform, and there.
beneath over-hanging bells and ever
green wreaths Rev. y. w. Pennock, in
behalf Of the large assembly. extended
congratulations and wished them many
happy returns OF the day.
Personal congratulations followed. with
a felieitous address by Rev. Mr. Upton,
pastor Of the Baptist church Mr.. Pen
mock then directed Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
attention to fine display Of gifts Of sill
yer. which he wished them to accept as
token of friendship and esteem. Mr..
Walker tried TO respond, but was SO over
come that he could only say from the
heart, we thank you" Among the
presents were 25 silver dollars and
smaller pieces Of equal value, a silver
tea set, silver baking dish. salt and pep
per shakers, silver teaspoons and 25
carnations
Besides music by the Grafton band
there was a piano duet by Miss Grace
Pennock and Miss Nellie Canneen and a
song by Mr.. Merriheld. These festivities,
In which more than 100 persons partici-
pated. were closed with refreshments
served by Mrs. Mason Walker. Mrs.
Henry Stowell. Mrs. F. L. Gilbert and
Mrs. Bert Lawrence. Mr.. Walker S
mother and his sister. Mrs. Farrar. with
her husband were present to enjoy the
honors OF the evening. IL was a sincere
tribute Of friendship and respect to Mr..
and Mrs. Walker-a deserved recognition
OF their helpfulness in all that contributes
to the prosperity and happiness Of
Grafton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
500 Reward.

The readers of this paped will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages. and that Is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease. re-
quires a constitutional treatment. Hair s
Catarrh cure is taken internally acting d.
rectly upon the blood and mucoussurfaoes
OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work The proprietors have so much faith
in it's curative powers that they offer
One Hundred dollars for any case that IL
fails to cure Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constpa-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09
Railroad Care Of steel.

The steam railroad companies have been
investigating the matter of steel cars in
passenger trains, especially for the one
next to the engine. This one always suf-
fers most in wrecks because of the heavy
engine being forced back into II. The
person who allows his stomach TO become
weak and bowels constipated always suf-
fers severely. Nature always exacts a
penalty for carelessness or neglect Keep
a bottle Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
handy and at the first sign of any de-
rangement take a few doses and notice
the amount of good 1t will do. There
nothing like II for such ailments as poor
appetite fatulency, heartburn. cramps,
vomiting. headache. indigestion, dyspep-
STA. costiveness, female ills. chills, colds,
grippe or malaria, fever and ague. We
hope all sickly people will try bottle at
once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-02-09

Senator Patterson of Colorado staggered
his Democratic colleagues last Monday by
introducing a resolution declaring the
action of the minority in attempting TO
compel all Democrats to vote against the
Dominican treaty. regardless OF their con-
victions, to be in plain violation of the
spirit and intent of toe constitution of
the United States" and also: That for
any senator to vote except as his judg-
ment and sense OF duty under his oath
OF office require is to degrade the high
office Of senator and to assail the dignity
and standing Of the Senate of toe United
States-qualities possessed in such high
degree by no other legislative body in the
world"