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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Without cracking a smile the Burling-
ton Clipper comes out with scare head
ing, a half tone cut, and biographical
sketch (eulogy on the side) booming
Romeo A. Norton, "the present popular
and efficient high bailiff' of Chittenden
county for denomination. The Clipper
says in closing: "As high bailiff he has
performed all the duties of the ofiee with
courtesy and efficiency, and made rec
ord alike creditable to himself and the
county" The office Of high bailif or
substitute sheriff is usually regarded as a
Joke, but when after election the
high bailiff is called upon to qualify by
furnishing bonds for $4,000, the amount
required of the sheriff, he trudges off to
see some Of his wealthy friends with
mixed feelings about the joke. Aside
from furnishing this bond the high bail
III usually escapes no more serious SER
vice than that of having his name printed
on the county court docket, and he be-
comes the possessor Of handsome parch-
ment signed by the governor which the
third generation may bring out to show
how big a man grant ther" was.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
Two Ex-eovernors.

Hide and Leather Of Boston, used as
feature in it's issue of May 26, full page
crayon portraits of ex-Gov. Page OF YER
mont and ex-Gov. Douglas Of Massachu-
sstts-according them this recognition ION
account of their marked success as the
most prominent advertisers in their par
ticular lines Of business" The editor OF
Hide and Leather adds: "There is no man
in the hide and skin business of the world
who begins to be as well known as car
roll s. Page, Of Hyde Park, VT, and 1t Is
needless to say that Gov. Douglas is by
far the best known man in the shoe in
dustry Both have been persistent ad-
vertisers and both endorse 1t as great
element in their success. Each OF these
gentlemen has served his native common
wealth for one term as governor and each
has had a remarkably strong, clean and
honest administration. Today although
neither has announced his candidacy
Mr.. Douglas is prominently mentioned as
representative OF his district in Congress
and Mr.. Page to represent his state In
the Senate"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Muck raking is an indirect form of ad-
vertising. 1t is not in the same class with
that of the man who takes for his motto:
He who tooteth not his own horn, by
whom shall his horn be tooted?" Nor is
1t in the class expressed by the senti-
ment: I'VE are advertised by our loving
friends" But 1T produces results. 1t
knocked $1,000 a month off the expense ac-
count of the Vermont state asylum for
the insane at Waterbury, and it brought
retrenchment in the management of one
of the big insurance companies, which in
dicates a saving of s5,OOO,OOO a year for
policyholders. II will revolutionize the
meat packing industry when 1t finally
brings the government inspection from
the hoof to the can" as the President so
aptly expresses 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

The sally, How'd you like to be the
iceman?" may have had its origin in
Springfield, Mass. Ninety per cent. OF
the ice supply there comes from the
Watershops pond, so called, which is
owned by the United States government
in connection with the big armory. About
dozen men have held the privilege to
cut ice on the pond, but the Springfield
Consolidated Ice company, through 10
year contracts with the ice cutting firms,
has been able to control practically the
entire supply. The company paid so cents
ton for the ice, harvested and housed, and
then sold 1t to consumers at 10 cents a
hundred pounds, making a profit Of 800
per cent, less shrinkage and cost OF de-
livery. The Springfield Union opened its
batteries on the icemen recently and when
the people Of the city realized that they
were paying as much for their ice as is
charged for the artificial product in a
southern city like Norfolk, VA, they
naturally rebelled. The permits to cut ice
have now been revoked, and when the
privileges are allowed again there will be
a provision so that through independent
dealers the ice win be sold to consumers
at reasonable price. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
Letter to J. 7. HIIdreth,.
Brattleboro. Vt.

Dear Sir: You are maker; so are we.-
You know what you make: you know ALI
about It. We know our paint as you
know your goods.
We know what II is, how 1t acts, what
itsdoes, how It lives, and how long-the
conditions being favorable or unfavor-,
able.
1t is fair that we take the risk OF it.
every way; but we ought not to risk
any use or abuse of it,
Can't draw the line We are dealing
with strangers. We are strangers to-
them as they are strangers to us.
We want to be trusted by them. We
trust them first that's the way to get
trusted. We trust them to paint with a.
fair degree OF common paint-knowledge'
and care. We expect to be trusted to
furnish paint as good as paint can be-,
and 10 last as long as paint can.
II you do your business that way, you
are a fellow with us and one Of thou
| sand.
A few mean men in the course of a
year will abuse our trust and put us to
loss; but 800 in 1000 will tell their friends
how true we are, and our paint is.
| That's what has made us the largest
paint concern in the world. 1t Is our
| best advertisement.
Yours truly,
| iO5 r. w. DEVOE & co.
p. s. Robbins & Cowles sell our paint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Against a deficit of s2,96O, 900 in the
government treasury operations of May
last year. the past month shows revenue
surplus of s2,131,sOO This net improve
ment of some s5,OOO,OOO is for the most
part due to increased revenue from GUS
toms, which in turn is due to the unprece-
dented consumption of imported goods;
and that means continued prosperity.
Expenditures show a reduction from last
year Of less than s1,OOO,OO0. The. fiscal
year to date III months) shows a surplus
of above s6.O"O,OOO, compared with a def
cit of $S6, $50, 900 for the same period last
fiscal year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
PRIZE SPEAKING LAST EVENING",
Harriet Jane Atkinson Won First Prize
In Contest Of 5rattIeboro Academy
Students.


Students.
The Gibson prize speaking contest by
the students at Brattleboro academy was
held in the Congregational church in
West Brattleboro last evening and at
tracted an audience which filled the
church. The contest was for prizes Offer
ed by Capt. E. w. Gibson Of this village
and ii aroused deep interest among the
students and others. The speakers had
been coached by Mrs. l. A. Butterield
of Brattleboro, a graduate of the Emer-
son college OF oratory, and their work was.
so uniformly good that the judges found
1t a difficult task to award the prizes
Mr. Gibson, in conversation afterward-
characterized the speaking as the best he
ever had heard in a secondary school.
The judges were Principal Edgar Burr
Smith, of the Brattleboro high school,
Miss Katherine Perkins, teacher in the
high school, and Rev. e. T. Mathison-
The presentation was made by Rev. Mr..
Mathison. The first prize. set Of Shaks-
pere's works, was awarded to Harriet
Jane Atkinson, the second, a set of his
torical books on Rome and memories or
Old England, to Marguerite Nettleton
Clark, and the third, a volume of Whit
tiers poems, to Albert Goodell Dunklee-
Following is the program:
Organ solo, Miss Hattie Clark
Narrative, "Pickwicixian Horseman-
ship" Maud Ann Clark, Guilford-
Recitation, Green Grow the Rushes
o." Albert Goodell Dunklee.
Narrative, "The Ruggles Preparation
for a Christmas Dinner Party" Winnie
Ethel Buffum, Guilford.
Defamation. "Toussaint L'Ouverture,
Charles Russell Thomas, Guilford.
Story. 1.-THE Day of Judgment" Roy
| Lowell Barney.
Violin Solo, Helen Weatherhead.
Narrative, Emperor Commodus, the
Archer Of Rome" Harriet Jane Atkinson
Recitation, 1.-THE Babies" Hugh olin
| Thayer.
| Narrative, The Swan Song" Marguer-
| ite Nettleton Clark.
Story. "The Mourning Veil" Eloise
Orissa Sanders.
Organ Solo. Miss Hattie Clark.
Decision of judges
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Between 80 and 40 district Democratic
conventions in Missouri have endorsed
Bryan for the presidency. and similar
action has been taken by large number
Of the county conventions In Indiana and
Ohio, Mayor Thayer OF Norwich, Conn.
and Congressman Tim Sullivan, one Of
the Tammany leaders, are among the
eastern Democrats who have recently
blown a blast in favor OF the Nebraska
chieftain. Bryan is the biggest man in
the Democratic party today and is likely
to be factor In the next national con-
vention of his party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

The first state election OF the year was
held in Oregon Monday The result can
not be taken as a criterion of the feeling
toward national politics owing to the
peculiar situation in the state. Gov.
Chamberlain, Democrat, was reelected by
a narrow plurality, but the other state
officers are Republican. Gov. Chamber
lain had taken pains during the campaign
to express his admiration for President
Roosevelt in his war on corruption in high
places. Despite the fact that two of the
Congressmen of the state have been in
dicted for land frauds and that Senator
Mitchell died suddenly after he had been
convicted of fraudulent acts, the Repub-
llcan Congressman were elected and a
legislature chosen which will elect Re
publican to the Senate to succeed Mitchell.
Each party nominated a senatorial can
didate, and a majority of the Legislative
candidates pledged themselves TO elect the
aspirant polling the highest popular vote
regardless of his political faith. Jonathan
Bourne, jr., Republican, had a majority
OF 5000 over John NJ. Gearin, Democrat
now serving by appointment. If Mr.
Gearin had won at the polls Republican
legislature would have had to ratify 6
Democrats election. To all intents anC
purposes the election of senator was de-
cided by popular vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
NO. %
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL
BAPTIST BIBLE SCHOOL.
County Convention Held in Putney We'd
nesday-west erattIeboro Had Largest
Number Present.

nesday-West 5rattleboro Had Largest
Number Present.
The SD annual meeting of the Windham
County Baptist Bible School convention
was held in the Baptist church in Put
ney wednesday and was well attended.
j. e. Hall of Brattleboro conducted the
opening praise and devotional service.
prayer being offered by Rev. James Jones
of West Guilford. II. ID. Gassett super-
intendent of the Putney school. welcomed
the convention and r. B. Thomas of West
Guilford, president, responded. Rev w.
A. Dawson, d. D., of Burlington, gave a
strong address on THE mission of the
Bible school," He considered the Bible
school as God-given organization; its
mission to lead men to God. There are two
ways of doing this by education and by
evangelization. DR.. Dawson also con-
Quoted an interesting question box, after
which Mrs. l. o. p. Smith of Brattleboro
gave an excellent paper on bible school
and missions" business session was
held, at which committees were appointed.
Dinner was served in the vestry.
Rev. James Jones conducted a praise
and prayer service at the opening of the
afternoon session. The reports from the
schools showed that the membership was
1896 not counting the home department
membership of 229. There were II more
baptisms the past year than the year
before. The treasurer's report showed
a balance of S29 on hand. The roll call
was an interesting feature. The West
Brattleboro school had the largest num-
Der in attendance, "a being present
An interesting paper on What may the
teacher expect from the scholar?" was
given by c. M. Ware of Wilmington, and
Mrs F. l.. Smith of Brattleboro presented
helpful suggestions in her paper on
What may the scholar expect from the
teacher?" In valuable paper on How
to win the boys and girls to Christ" Mrs
H. 3. Ware of Wilmington related some
of her own experiences, and L. w. Haw-
ley of Brattleboro, speaking on the same
subject told some interesting facts about
his own work. Mrs. G. w. Jackson OF
Bellows Falls read paper by Mrs w. A.
Ferguson of that village on THE cradle
roll" which was very instructive. Many
important suggestions were brought out
in the symposium, How to reach and
hold young men," by Rev ]. A. Mitchell
of West Brattleboro. 1t was voted to
hold the next convention in West Halifax.
Following are the officers for the COM
ing year: President, r. b. Thomas of
West Guilford; vice president, c. NJ Ware
of Wilmington; secretary treasurer, Miss
Kate r. Wheeler of West Brattleboro !:
directors, F. H. Niles of West Halifax,
]. E. Hall of Brattleboro and Rev. G. H.
Chambers of East Dover. Music which
was very much appreciated. was given
by the Putney church choir, also by Miss
Maud Miller, Harland T. Miller, and Miss
Jennie B. LeRay of West Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Senator Burton of Kansas, convicted
of a crime resigned Monday, while
Senate committee was planning for his
expulsion from that body. Gov Hoch
at once appointed Foster Dwight Coburn
of Kansas City to fill out the unexpired
term. Mr.. Coburn, who is 60 years old,
served in two Illinois regiments in the
civil war. He is a farmer but he has
devoted much OF his time for many years
to writing on agricultural subjects. He
has been president of the board Of re-
gents of the Kansas State university,
and secretary OF the Kansas department
OF agriculture the past 16 years. He had
charge OF the organization of the stock
department at the st. Louis exposition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

A reminder to each individual Repubii-
can voter: The caucus in your town to
elect delegates to the state and district
conventions will be held Saturday. June 9.
The time for you to express your prefer
ence between candidates for state off,
ces or Congressional candidates is in
the primary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Carry the news to race suicide theo-
rists Mrs. Adeline Lorette. who died in
Rutland last week, left 1873 living descend
ants, and the actual number OF her de-
scendants recorded was IT'S, including 10
children. 81 grandchildren and rs great
grandchildren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Congressman Haskins will be renom-
mated by a large margin at the district
convention at Montpelier Tuesday June 10.
The Bell boomlet was one OF those fragile
flowers which bloom in he spring, and
1t is already faded. The Phoenix will
wager It's favorite big red apple that
Bell won't carry his own county solidly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Caledonia county promises strong sup
port for Charles w. Rulter Of st. Johns
bury for the state treasurership. Mr..
Ruiter has been for ten years cashier OF
the Merchants National bank Of Sc
Johnsbury, and in his home community
is accounted young financier OF much
promise and ability.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Fletcher d. Proctor viii be nominated
unanimously for governor at Montpelier
Wednesday, June 20. unless all signs fail
Three names will be prCsvated for the
lieutenant governorship. and John II.
Merrifield. who has asked no mans sup
port, is picked as a winner. There will
be a lively contest for state treasurer
but the tide seems to be running strong
for young Deavitt of Montpelier
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

The New York Journal of Commerce
figures out that Industrial dividend pay
ments for the first half Of the current
year will aggregate s1SS,ss5,O27, gain of
S12,71O,sS1 over the corresponding period
OF 1905.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

PA, what are halcyon days?" "S-h-h"
replied H. Peck, ST., as he looked around.
to assure himself that he and his son
were alone. They're the glorious summer
days when your dear mamma is far, far
away from the wicked, noisy city en-
joying freedom from household cares and
getting the sweet, pure air she needs So
much."-[Chicago Record-Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

The fixing of the dates for both the
Democratic state convention and the
Clement convention in Burlington, June
2s, would hardly be called a coincidence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

To fuse or to refuse, that is the ques.
ton with the Vermont Democrats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
FIrst 70 Pay cash VaIues.

When the history of achievements of Amer
lean life insurance is properly written, i must
credit the National; with having paid cash
values for a period OF hfty-hve consecutive
a pioneer from the date of its organization in
that important feature of non-forfeiture SIth
wear doing business in AZ states National
Life ms. Co. of VT. (Mutual)
H. Z. TAYLOR SON..
Insurance. Crosby Block, Brattlsboro. VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Attend the caucuses Saturday, June Q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
Gbe 41ermuut 3pBaui..
THE VERMONT pHRNIx.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro,
VT, by
o. L. FRENCH.

TERMS. $3.50 per year in advance; If
not paid within the year 81.
Rates of advertising furnished on appli-
cation. Births, deaths and marriages pub
lished free; obituary notices, cards Of
thanks, etc, 75 cents for a space of ~
lines or less.
(Entered at the Brattleboro Post Office
as second class mail matter.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

'ENOR sALE-House and lot at IS Clark st.
II Inquire at the house. +. A. TUTHILL.
2l-tf,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
6aanted.

WTANTED.-Man on a farm-a good team
w ster used to horses preferred.
lStf JOHN HUNT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

TNOR SALE-One two-seated wagon, called
H '"The Beverly" brand new and has never
been run two miles one cut-under runabout,
will cary three easily and is a most stylish and
up-todate vehicle. These vehicles are praetI.
cally brand new, never having been run two
miles. Will sell so that any dealer can make
money, or private parties save a eUod sum.
Articles can be seen at my home any daytime
dale, N. II. 2l-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

DOR SALE-Nice top carriage, Rockwell &
~ Sherwin make. In fine condition. GEO.
NJ. THOMAS, % Washington St. 2l-tf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

WANTED.-Boy of about II in The Phoenix
w composing room. Apply at the business
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

WTANTED- Girls TO work on pocket-boOks
w The ARMS MFG. Co., South Deerfeld,
Mass. l9-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

DIOR SALE OR TO RENT-For the season,
II cottage. barn and boat at Sunset lake
A. NJ. MERRiFlELD, williamsville, VT. 23-lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08
New House for Sale.

l have just completed a new 7.room house
and now offer it for sale. 1t is nicely finished,
has large lot, pleasant location near car line,
Come and see II. You can own your own
home and let rent money pay for IL.
l5tt II. F. .WEATHERHEAD, Western Ave
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

DIOR sALE-Good driving horse, weight
H 1000 Would exchange for COWS. GEO.
N. BOND, Guilford, VT. 232l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

DOR SALE--l two-horse moving machine,
y Deering make, vertical lift. moved about
heavy team harness, / pair driving harness.
new 76 A plough, spring tooth harrow,
driving harness, buggy pole and yoke, top
carriage, l6-foot cable chains and stake
chains, neck yokes, whifietreeS, canthooks, al
so a few cords of stove wood. Call or address
TX, Y, D." Phoenix Office, or telephone 1915
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

DOR SALE-Andrews.E Estey cottage, 80
modern sRs TooS sSo Vard 'ST5ac Snd gs
Can be bought on reasonable terms. X. W.
DEWOLF, "a High ST.; or w. B. CROMBIE, SO
Russell St, Worcester Mass. l3-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

DOR SALE-Cheap. a pair heavy work
E horses; good workers single or double
Will be sold separately or together. V. @.
MANLEY, Dummerston. VT. 1875
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

WTANTED-At once two or three carpen-
wv ters. terms satisfactory MRS. f. o.
DOWN Dummerston, VT. 1w
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gnr Sale.

EoR SALE Choice lot OF slab wood. H0I-
II DEN & MARTIN. 2l-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

TNOR QUICK SALE-Home and investment
II combined: cottage and two-famtly house
on same lot, three minutes TO steam cars and
business centre of Keene, N. II. Price $500.
Address +. p. MAGOON, with Adams Express
Co., Boston, Mass. l9tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

LNOR SALE-BuildIng lots or factory site on
n Frost ST., $50 feet frontage, | two-horse
truck. one-horse wagons. We buy all kinds
of native lumber. s. A. SMITH co. 2l-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

Y OsT-Gray macintosh on the road from
4 Brattleboro 10 Green River. finder
please leave at scotts grocery store. 23-lw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

WANTED-Ch -Chambermaid for permanent
w position. Apply with references to J.
EDWARD BAILEY, Mgr, The Pavilion
Montpelier, VI. 23A
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-08

WTANTEU-ln a large manufacturing con
W. Germ, bright young man as second
hand of yard gang. Must be strong. familiar
with loading and unloading Of freight cars
and handling of heavy machinery. Address
Machinery" Phoenix Office. 2325
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
 HITTING STANDARD OIL.

The indictment of the Standard Oil Company in the special term of the United States court at Jackson. Tenn, shows that the war by the Roosevelt administration on the big combines is being prosecuted with vigor. There are 1924 counts in the indictment. As each count stands for a separate offense, the total fine on conviction would range from $1, ,524 ,0O0 to $30, ,4s0.0 900. The charge is that the Standard has been ship ping oil for the past three years at rates discriminating in favor of the Indiana section of the combine. be-Democrat. This kind of work will make the Roosevelt administra- tion very popular, but it will take a
 large amount of it to overbalance
 the "let-well-enough-alone" talk
The Mena weekly star., 1906-10-25
AS TO COUNTY FAIRS.

The article in another place in this paper regarding the Rogers county fair, only voices the experience of hundreds of such fairs all over the country and shows that the only sue cessful way, unless, possibly state aid can be secured, is to conduct such fairs along the line adopted by the Mena or Polk county fair.
 Nine successful fairs have been held, each one increasing in interest over it's predecessor, and it has been turned over to its new president, MT. J. H. Hamilton, with every account and claim paid.
 While not as pretentious as some county fairs it answers the purpose of getting the people together and showing the products of the country, and the business men should act as a unit in keeping it up as long at least as men and women are willing to give the time and labor necessary each year without compensation, other than the satisfaction of doing good work for their community.