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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
ch,rn., Of EI.ndi.h Cruelty.

w. G. Bragg OF Vershire has been
held for appearance in Orange county
court in June in the sum OF 5000 bail on
the charge OF cruelty to child, Alex
ander Schimmerhorn, lad OF nine, small
for his age but naturally bright and
strong He was taken from the child
ren's home in Burlington about two years
ago From the testimony at the trial It
appears that this little lad had to saw
all the wood for the house with buck
saw and many times had been kept until
IL o'clock at night out Of door saving
wood when the thermometer registered
below zero, and II he failed In making
good n supply sufficient to satisfy Bragg
demands he was obliged to take what
ever sleep and rest he could get on such
nights by sleeping in the barn. The
testimony showed that another task re-
auired OF the little fellow was to go into
the woods and chop wood, without nit
tens and with shoes and stockings hav-
ing such large holes in them that his
feet had but little protection. The school
teacher testified that the boy went to
school barefooted in November and that
he was so footsore that he was obliged
to hobble instead of walk. A witness
testified that for a sleeping room the
boy had a room upstairs. where there
was no fire, windows with six panes OF
glass missing, and very few bed clothes
Many witnesses testified seeing the boy
shivering, clad in thin overalls and shoes
as already told while his hands and feet
were so badly chapped that the blood
ran. Mr.. Bragg Is a strong, healthy man.
owns some property and is said to be
very indolent. States Attorney Wilson,
who prosecuted, says he has never be-
fore in all his law practice seen a case
50 inhuman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
Alleged Arsenic poIsOner Held for Trial.

Ray Mullin. charged with the murder OF
Fred Batcnelder at Barre March 16, was
bound over without bail for trial in the
county court at the preliminary hearing
held in Barre Friday. H L. wiltse,
chemist at the state laboratory in Bur-
lington, testified that ne found one-ninth
Of a grain of arsenic in the stomach, and
the walls of the stomach were spotted
with brown substance which proved to
be arsenic crystals. He said the analysis
had not proceeded far enough to show
whether there was arsenic in the intes-
tines The chemist was asked to give
the symptoms Of arsenic poisoning and
he gave several which coincided exactly
with Batchelder's condition as testified to
by his attending physician.
w. =. Lampman, clerk in c. H. Kendrick
& Co.'S drug store, testified that twice in
the week previous to Batchelder's death
Munen had bought arsenic OF him. Mullin
said he wished to use the arsenic in
stufiing a bird. Dwight H. Cutler, pro-
prietor Of the house where Mullin roomed.
testified that Mullin came there to room
on Feb. ~, 1906, In a room adjoining that
Of Fred Batchelder, that q week later
Mullin moved into a room down stairs and
Roy Sykes, the young man VINO was sick
with symptoms similar to Batchelder's,
came and roomed with him. On the morn
! ing OF March 16, Cutler said that Batchel-
der did not go to his breakfast and he
went to his room to see what was the
trouble. He found Batchelder suffering
violent pains In his stomach, Batchelder
told him he had eaten lot of chocolates
in Montpelier the night before and on his
return to his room Mullin had asked him
to his room to eat a sandwich which he
did. Mullin, who was in the room at
this time, according to the witness, spoke
/ up and said: Yes, I asked him to my
room to have a sandwich"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
HOTEL BURNED AT READssoRo.
F. L. Allen, Formerly Of Wilmington, Was
ProprIetor-Loss IL SAL 900 to $4,000.

Fire that broke out a little after mid
night yesterday morning destroyed the
Goodell hotel, and at o'clock was en-
dangering the business buildings and
dwellings on either side at Readsboro.
There were many guests in the hotel, and
some of them had narrow escapes. c. s.
Allis of Melrose jumped from a second
story window and sustained a broken leg.
There were no other injuries. The hotel,
which was a large. three-story frame
building with accommodations for 50
guests, burned rapidly. and the fire was
so hot that the occupants of the neigh
boring buildings moved out what pos
sessions they could. 1t was feared that
II wind should spring up the flames
would spread. The FIRE is supposed to
have started near the furnace. The pro-
prietor of the hotel was Frank l.. Allen,
who recently bought II of Tyler d. Good
ell. The loss is estimated at $4,000 or
S15OO0 The insurance was placed with
F. w. Bannister, who was unable yester-
day to state the exact amount.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
REPORT ON VERMONT STATE PRISON
No Graft or dishonesty Revealed But Many Things to Crcse
Besides the Immoral Acsces Small Dark and Poorly Ven.
tiated and other Unsantary Conditions

The report of N. G. Williams of Bel
lows Falls, c. H. A. Stafford Of Norris
vile and II. F. Brigham of Bakersfield.
the special committee to investigate the
state prison at Windsor was made public
Monday by Gov. Bell, to whom 1t had
been previously submitted.
The committee recommended extensive
repairs and changes in the prison build
ing in order to give more light and bet
ter ventilation in the cells, better hospi-
tai quarters and more secluded quarters
for the women, changes in plumbing to
secure improved sanitary conditions etc.
supts Cakes and Lowell and Matron
Durkee are criticised, but Warden Harpin
ia the man severely scored, both on ac-
count OF immortality and disloyalty to
Supt. Cakes. The charges that Supt.
cakes used supplies of the prison un-
warrantedly are found to be trivial the
accounts are correct and there is no evil
dence Of graft or dishonesty in the man
agement Of the financial affairs of the
prison.
The investigation, which began July,
1905 was much more of an undertaking
and required much more time than anti
cipated, but was prosecuted as rapidly as
possible, considering the other engage
ments of the commission and the attor-
ney-general
The prison buildings are found to be in
fairly good condition. Some barred doors,
which were needed when the investiga-
ton was begun, have been provided in
different parts of the prison, including
one in the kitchen, where only a light
door separated the female prisoners from
the street. The shops where the men are
employed are properly heated and with
the exceptions regarding sanitary con-
ditions and ventilation afterward noted
are in good condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
High Pressure Days.

Men and women alike have to work in
eessantly with brain and hand TO hold their
own nowadays. Never were the demands OF
business, the. wants Of the family, the re
6Tst effect Of the praiseworthy effort to keep
up with all these things is, commonly seen in
nervous system, which results in dyspepsia,
detective nutrition OF both body and brain,
and In extreme cases in complete nervous pros,
ration II is clearly seen that what is needed
Il what will sustain the system, give vigor
and tone 10 the nerves, and keep theNdigestive
and assmilative functions healthy and active.
Hoods Sarsaparilla for this purpose. II acts
on ali vital organs, builds up the whole, sys-
TEN, and fits men and women for these high
pressure days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

A big barn at c. c. Beeman's country
place near Windsor was burned Monday
night, causing a loss OF $4,000. A Shet-
land pony, two calves and 80 hens per-
ished in the flames.
John Brown, a farmer in Clintonville,
N Y, is supposed to have been drowned
while attempting to cross Lake Cham
plain from Burlington on the ice March
IA. He deposited $425 In bank in Bur-
lington, left soon afterward saying he
was going home and nothing has been
seen of him since then.
e. Laramie an iceman, saved the life
OF Nellie Cavanaugh, a domestic In the
family OF Mrs G. 8. Blodgett In Bur-
lington, Monday The girls clothes
caught fire from a kerosene stove and
she ran into the street Laramie put out
the flames by throwing his overcoat
around her. She had one arm badly
burned and her face and hair were
scorched.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
Killed by Accidental Discharge of Gun.

A fatal shooting accident occurred Mon
day on Canadian soil near Alburg Springs.
William Hall and William Elliot were try
ing to reach a duck that Hall had just shot
from the door of a fishing shanty and
which had fallen on the ice, when Halls
gun, a double barreiled breech loader, was
accidentally discharged. The shot from
one barrel went through Halls body and
from the other barrel grazed his breast
and entered Elliot's arm and neck. Hall s
death was instantaneous. 1t is believed
that Elliot will recover. Hall was about
AZ years old and was a giant in size and
strength
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
AdyI.e. oIos!nu sehO0Is Of rsn PupIIs

Hon. Mason s. Stone of Montpelier,
state superintendent OF education. has
sent out an educational circular to the
school officers of the several towns Of
the state dealing with the question Of
closing all schools in towns where there
are ten pupils or less. This pamphlet
urges the consolidation of SUCH schools
for the betterment Of the pupils who at
tend them. Mr.. Stone says that OF the
nearly $500 schools in the state, Is per
cent. have ten pupils or less, and that
the fact is apparent that the schools In
sparsely settled communities do not pro-
vide equal advantages with the pupils In
the graded and larger schools. BY con-
solidating these small schools the ex-
penses will be materially reduced ana
the pupils will be benefited In many
ways.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Many of the prisoners formerly took
advantage with beneficial results, OF the
evening school, but 1t had to be closed
owing to the lack of room 1t is recon-
mended that arrangements be made Tor
maintaining the school and that special
efforts be made to secure the attendance
Of the younger prisoners.
The sanitary conditions about the prison
and the shops are very unsatisfactory.
The main line OF sewer, which is OF tile
with cemented joints, frequently becomes
clogged, resulting in the escape OF sewage
and the ground under this portion OF the
building is saturated with sewage. IL Is
recommended that the old closets ana
urinals, which are very defective, De
replaced with new ones to meet sanitary
requirements Repair of the prison walls
rebuilding the guard walk and changing
the gate OF the prison yard are subjects
which are given brief attention, with
recommendations for improvements Some
changes are made with view to securing
better fire protection. A larger boiler for
heating and power purposes Is recon-
mended and some changes In the prison
cemetery are suggested. At one point the
commissioners say:
I'VE find that the rooms occupied by the
female prisoners and assistant matron are
In the upper story OF the central ouildins
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
Letter to H. E. Bond q Son,
Brattleboro, VT.

Dear Sirs: II our agent charges you 10
cents more a gallon for paint than some
body else, don't think he is making more
profit; we charge him morei II costs US
more 1t Is all paint, true paint ana rull
measure.
No other paint is all paint, true paint
and full measure. so far as we know.
That is wrong We know some that are
pure and full measure, but weak, thin
too much oil and too little lead and zinc;
an honest sort Of weakness, don't know
any better, may be.
It amounts to this; so far as we know;
ana We think we know the whole Amer
lean trade, there is no other name but
Devoe that stands for all paint, full meas
ure, and right proportion. That's why II
takes less gallons and wears longer.
Yours truly, 81
f. w. DEVOE & co.
P. s. Robbins & Cowles sell our paint.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
chester Man caught in shaftlnu.

Eugene Plankey. 80, was strangled to
death in the Hamilton Emery company
mill at Chester Saturday. He was re-
pairing a belt and the collar OF his
sweater became caught in a pulley. He
was drawn tightly against the shaft and
while suspended from the ceiling. was
slowly strangled by the shafting. He was
alone In the room. Plankey leaves wife
and two children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
MOrrisvllle VIII Develop Biz, Power PLANT

At one OF the largest attended village
meetings ever held at Morrisville,
by a unanimous vote Monday night,
the water and light commissioners
were instructed to go ahead with the con-
struction OF a lake by the building of a
large dam across the Lamoille river at
Cady's Falls to furnish power for a NUM-
cipal power station. This dam will make
water power that win furnish an Inn
mense quantity of electric power. 1t
is expected that 1t will mean the estab-
lishment of several industries in Norris
Vile and may mean the extension OF the
Mt. Mansfield electric railroad from Stowe
to this village. A bid for the construction
OF a concrete dam IS feet thick at the base
OF six feet at the crest of sufhcient length
with gates and spiIlway and a steel tube
HOG feet long with all the necessary con-
struction work for the sum Of s44,600 has
already been submitted to the commits
sioners. 1t Is probable. however, that the
whole cost Of installing the power will be
$4,000 or more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
The ONLY Survivor

of the HAYES Arctic Expedition, Mr. s. ].
Mccormick, now u. s. Deputy Mineral Sur
veyor, Bliss Station, Idaho, says; For years
have suffered from severe pains In the hip
Joint and back bone, depriving me Of all power
The cause was Stone IN the Bladder and Gravel
In the Kidneys. After using Dr. David Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy, Of Rondout, N. "
l was completely cured"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

The commissioners believe that In the
transportation of prisoners the superin-
tendent should be allowed actual ex-
penses, instead of is cents per MILE as
at present The Clarence Adams case
Is reviewed, showing that the story that
the gentleman burglar from Chester
died in prison and cannot be alive IN
Canada, as has been reported. me
records show that the prison directors
have all visited the institution oftener
than the law requires, and that they nave
performed their duties conscienuously.
Ex-Supt e. w. Cakes was for ~ years
the superintendent of the prison and
during that period by his wise and en-.
cient management he changed the annual
def,cit that the institution incurred so
that during the last five years there was
an annual surplus over the running ex-
nenses. He was good disciplinarian'
TIE made no improper use of the state
mileages or the state supplies, and during
his entire term Of Office ne did not use
the state telephone privately to the ex-
tent Of more than five or six dollars.
The employment Of Mrs. Cakes as house,
keener at a salary OF $25 per month was
a move on. the part Of the directors to
Indirectly increase Mr.. Oakes's salary at
time when he was considering an oner
from another state. This appointment
was made in good faith on the part OF
the directors but should not nave peen
made as the statute limited the salary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

A. E. Mann & Co., manufacturers Of
shoes, have the contract for prison labor
at rs cents per day per man, including
heat, power and lights for the prison
shop and their outside shop. This con-
tract expires May 1, 1906. Since the first
contract with said Mann & Co., which
was entered into about ten years ago.
went into effect, the prison has
been self supporting. as far as ordin-
airy repairs and running expenses are
concerned. Vermont receives for Its
convict labor at Windsor the highest
price paid to any state for the labor OF
its convicts, which is largely due to the
excellent discipline maintained, and is
one of the two or three self supporting
state prisons in the United States.
In the last five years the prison las
shown a surplus from $45S.33 to $S922.24
yearly and In 10 years the surplus has been
81, 90679, after paying the running eX-
penses and ordinary repairs of the prison
building. During his administration, Mr.
Cakes handled $500, 251.01.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
Eepa1 9ntices.
QM i!E SIS On r. NoTIcE.

" ESTATE OF WALTER H. CHILDS.
The undersigned having been appointed by
Marlboro Commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands Of all per-
sons against the estate of Walter H. Childs,
late of Brattleboro, in said district, deceased,
and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto, here
by give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the Vermont Savings Bank
and goth day of September, next, from 1
o'clock until ; o'clock p m. each Of said days,
and that six months from. the. 3lst day, Of
March, A. D., 1906, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims
to US for examination and allowance.
=, Dated at BTattleboro, VT, this sist day of
c. H. PRATT,
R. c. BACON,
Conunissfonare
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

In view Of the publicity which has been
given to the scandals connected with the
investigation of this institution, we deem
IL unnecessary and inadvisable to detail
specific instances of immoralities and feel
IL is suficient to state that we found the
moral conditions which had existed be-
tween several OF the employees OF the
prison of such a character that they are
a reproach and disgrace to the state and
demand the severest censure OF the
parties directly implicated and OF the
oficials who are responsible for the dis
cipline and conduct Of the guilty parties.
The only evidence OF immortality we hnd
among the prisoners is the Mary ana
Vernon Rogers episode. in which they
were criminally intimate. full explain
alton is given of the conditions which
made this scandal possible.
THE commission closes this section OF
it's report with: "rhe connection with
the prison of all parties against whom
evidence OF charges Of immortality nave
been made has ceased and In all cases
where the statutes OF limitations do not
prevent prosecution on the part OF the
state proceedings have been or probably
will be, instituted by the attoney-gen-
eral to punish the offenders"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
MIser Refuses to rake FOOD.

Royce A. Smith of Greens Corners,
near Swanton, lies in a weakened and en-
feebled condition owing to his absolute
refusal to take nourishment OF any kind,
and 1t is expected that he cannot survive
long. Elmer Johnson, who had been the
old mans lawyer, was appointed guardian
over Smith. Mr.. Johnson went to Smiths
howell at Greens Corners and began a
search for the old mans money. He
succeeded in finding secreted in various
places cash amounting to t2740. This
he deposited in the Weldon National
bank at St. Adams. Smith, who spent
much time admiring his coin, protested
vigorously against the procedure. and
has grieved and worried himself into
such a condition that his recovery is
doubtful. Later-Smith died Wednesday.
He left an estate valued at $4,000 to
$4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

* TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, S.
- By the Probate Court for Said District.
JANE E. ATWATER, late of Brattleboro,
deceased. Greeting.
Whereas, F. D. E. Stowe has presented TO
this court an instrument purporting to be the
last will of said deceased, for probate You
are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the probate of said instrument at
the session thereof to be held at the probate
Office in Brattleboro, in said district, on the
2Sth day of April, A. d. 1906, when and
where you may appear and contest the same,
ii you see cause. 1S-17
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

Rome G. Brown OF Minneapolis. son Of
Col. A. C. Brown OF Montpelier. has been
elected president Of the Minnesota State
Bar association.
a boy hero. When the house in which he
lived with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Burritt, was burned his little sister
was left in bed in the excitement and
would have persisted had not the little
fellow dashed back into the flames and
rushing into the room where she was
asleep, grabbed her out OF bed and taken
her into the open air.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13
suit Against Norwich University.

The victory Of Admiral George Dewey
at Manila bay May 1, 1898, had an echo
April in a suit brought against MAJ
Gen. Granville NJ. Dodge Of New York,
by Ames w. Atwell Soon after the re-
turn Of Admiral Dewey Mr.. Atwell pro-
posed to the officials OF Norwich univer-
sity at Mortified that a fund be raised
as a memorial to the admiral and his
achievement Norwich university was
the school at which Admiral Dewey re-
ceived his early training. The PROPOSE
ton of Mr.. Atwell, according to the COM
plant, was that he would collect the
fund, but should receive so per cent.
thereof for his time and trouble. This,
It is alleged, was accepted by the board OF
trustees, and Mr.. Atwell, he alleges, was
so fortunate as to raise 100000. OF this
amount It is said that $50, 900 was given
leges that the plaintiff received his al
lotted so per cent. commission on the
$50, 900 raised, exclusive of Mr.. Carnegie s
gift, but his name on that gift was denied
him. Suit was therefor brought for $25,-
900, half OF the Carnegie gift Gen.
Dodge as president Of the board OF
trustees is made the defendant.
There is no one in Mortified au-
thorized to make Official reply TO the
statement made by Mr.. Atwell in his
suit against Gen. Dodge, begun in the
supreme court of New York, that he was,
| by arrangement Win the trustees anu
| faculty of Norwich university, to receive
| so per cent. of all money collected FOR
a memorial to Admiral Dewey. The
Dewey memorial contributions amounted
to something like 500, 900, and resulted in
the erection of Dewey hall in 1908. 1t is
| said that Andrew Carnegie gave no part
to this fund; he did give $4,000 for a
library building to be used in connection
with the university, but his gift mad
nothing to do with the memorial fund
| SO far as can be learned from those who
| have a general knowledge Of the matter
| Dewey hall cost, when completed, in the
vicinity OF $4,000, MFR. carnegie's gift
was entirely separate and distinct from
| all other gifts and endowments. Mr.
! AtweIl has not been in Mortified since
some time before the completion of Dewey
hall, and has been in no way connected
with Norwich university since he ceased
to solicit contributions to the nall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

@ TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
- By the Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
FRANCIS c. ADAMS, late of Marlboro, in
said District, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance Of the account Of
CHARLES z. BROWN, administrator upon
in said district, deceased, and decree distri-
button thereof to the persons entitled thereto.
at the session thereof to be held at the pro-
bate Office in Brattleboro, in said district, on
the 2sth day of April, A. D. 1906, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, IL
you see cause. 1917
A. Fl. SCHWENK, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-13

The spring meeting of the Vermont
Schoolmasters club will be held in Bur-
lington Friday evening, April 20. The
principal speaker will be DR.. George II:
Locke. recently dean OF the School OF
pedagogy, Chicago university, and editor
off the School Review His subject will
be IAN Avocation of a Schoolmaster."
Maple wax made from real Vermont
sap on real snow was a feature OF the
annual sugar festival Of the Springfield,
Mass, association Of Sons and Daughters
of Vermont in Memorial building Friday
night The snow, which was procured
near Springfield VT In February had
been kept in cold storage in Springfield.
Other accessories were doughnuts, pickles
and coffee.