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The ease and frequency with which the prisoners are escaping from the Arkansas state convict work camps must cause Governor Davis to feel that his pardoning power is being unjustly restricted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

@. Akley and Charles Harris of West
Brattleboro, John 8, Wood OF Brattleboro,
L. l., Adams of Vernon and Frank NJ.
Streeter OF West Dummerston.
An unfavorable season made 1t impos-
sible to keep the fruit department up to
its usual standard in extent otherwise
the uncommonly large display OF honey,
canned fruit and flowers would have made
II necessary to crowd the exhibits unduly.
Several large individual exhibits of APP
pies were made, however including the
following, the number OF entries being
approximate: Hugh Dunklee of West
Brattleboro, so; Lakeview berry farm,
Westmoreland, N. H., so; Dana II. STAFF
ford Of Brattleboro, 35 Fred H. Miller of
Halifax, 80; F. l.. Wellman of Guilford
Centre. 25i w. II. Alexander of West
Brattleboro, %; Charles Harris of West
Brattleboro. rs; Z. B. Barrows of Brat
tleboro. 20; ]. s. Wood OF Brattleboro, 20;
A. A. Halliday s. Sons of Bellows Falls,
Il; Frank Amidon of Richmond, N. H,
10; Charles A. Post of Chesterfield, Is;
Mt. Hermon school, ~; Clifford L. Akley
Of West Brattleboro. 70; ]. f. stearns Of
Brattleboro, 8; A. N. Foster of Leyden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28
SHEEP AND SWINE.

The Glendale Stock Farm OF Glens
Falls, N. Y. provided more sheep and
swine. better specimens and a greater
variety, than are usually found in all
the exhibits AT the fairs. The farrn had a
total Of about $50 sheep. including South
downs, Lelcesters, Lincolns. Hampshire
downs. Oxfords and Cotswolds In double
entries, Cheviots and Shropshires in
single entries and a collection OF high
class grades. No farm in the country can
show an all-around sheep exhibit equal
to that owned by Glendale. Several Of
the finest individuals are valued at up
wards OF $3.50 each. These sheep have
been on exhibition at the large fairs
throughout New York state the last six
weeks, but have never been seen In New
England, aside from Brattleboro and DAN
bury. Conn. The Glendale stock will leave
today for the Danbury fair, which will
open Monday to continue an entire week.
and will complete the circuit for this year
with the Chatham, N. Y, and Hagers-
town, Nd, fairs.
The Glendale FARMS swine were OF all
ages, sizes and colors. a total of about
100 head, including Poland China, Chester
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

Among the attractions in the Herefo,a
line was the herd of Thomas o. TAYLOR ~
Tilton, N. II. The monarch of the n
heavy built cattle was Daniel Webster
Weighing 1900 pounds, a winner wherever
exhibited. These cattle are bred for bee,
and as such they have no equal: most NJ
the beef cattle Of the West have a strain
of Hereford blood. Betty, one of The
breeding cows, is a good type of her fam.
lily and weighs 1720 pounds Mr.. Tayior
thinks the American bred Herefords ara
as good as the English stock.
w. F. Richardson & Co. exhibited their
herd OF 10 Herefords headed by tho
thoroughbred bull Modoc, sired by 7. q
Taylors Daniel Webster. These Cattle
are bred for beef and oxen. Their pair N
giant sixyear-old Durhams weigh over
1900 pounds, are almost perfectly matched
in color and disposition and are well
trained. They have massive frames and
can easily be brought to weigh 5000
pounds. They had been worked regularly
UP to the opening Of the fair. Another
yoke OF Hereford oxen, four years old
and weighing about 5000, were shown by
the Richardson's.
A herd of 10 registered Holsteins from
the Brattleboro Retreat were on exhib-
ition. They represent one of the best
working herds OF Holsteins in this part
of the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28
MORGAN HORSES STAR ATTRACTION
Gen. Gates and Others from Joseph BaePs FamGrea COec
ton of Stations of Remarkable Beauty

While Winford is larger and longer gaited
than the original Morgan he is a horse
of great energy and endurance, and dis
plays at all times the qualities of do
cility, intelligence and fearlessness. His
owners claim that in these respects
more perfect type of the Morgan horse
does not live today, and that his endur-
ance may be demonstrated at any time
by drive of 10 or 20 miles. Winfords
colts show with great uniformity the Nor
gan characteristics. They are all up
headed, wide between the eyes, with
short back and strong loins and STILES.
Winford breeding traces to some Of the
most wonderful individuals of the Nor
gan family.
Owing to a slight injury to Flying Star
c. r. Paddock of West Caremont was I'M
able to bring that famous stallion to
the fair. Flying SNar traces to Justin
Morgan in 2s lines. Mr.. Paddock has
recently refused an offer OF $4,000 for him
He brought here Flying Stars son, Jim
Crack, a -year-old stallion; Blaze, a
well developed two-year- Stella, a
pretty yearling, a granddaughter of DAN
lei Lambert, and the two-year-old Re-
becca, an inbred Morgan whose dam has
the same strain as Flying star.
Myron w. Grow Of Bridport, VT, was
the owner of Bell Boy a seal brown stall
lion four years old, 15h hands. weighing
100 pounds. Bell Boy is sired by Elson
Allen, son of Holbirds Ethan Allen, by
Ethan Allen, dam by Young Aristos, by
Aristos, by Daniel Lambert.
The coal black stallion, Dan Allen,
found many admirers. He is owned by
Adam Center, ST., of Brandon, stands a
trihe over 10 hands high and weighs 1850
pounds. His sire was Prince Ethan and
his great-grandsire the famous Ethan
| Allen
Lambert Jewel, a very promising three
| year-old Morgan owned by NJ. u. Weeks
| of Mortified, is a grandson OF Daniel
| Lambert Mr. Weeks owns the only
living son OF Daniel Lambert.
Charles d. Noyes of Colrain exhibited
| his veteran Alkamar with several OF his
| get William Fanning's year-old
gelding, sired by Ped W., was the first
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28
The DRIVING CLASSES.

To people who love the horse and who
never want to see horseless age no part
of the fair is more interesting than the
appearance OF the driving classes. The
matched pairs were called first on We'd
nesday forenoon. There were five entries
and after the horses were inspected by
the judges they were driven a mile to
test their speed qualities. The first prize
was awarded to c. II. Lee Of Jyndonville.
who had a span Of fve-year-old bay
geldings half brothers, sons OF Israel
They were OF MEDIUM size ana weight
but very closely matched and OF good
style and appearance. Fred L. Proctor OF
Mortified was given second prize with a
pair OF roans which have been used reg
ularly throughout the season In his Ivy
cry work. A pair OF bays driven by F. ".
Barrett Of Peterboro. N. H.. won third
prize.
The single drivers. eight in number.
were an exceptionally fine lot ]. Edward
Bailey manager OF the Pavilion hotel in
Montpelier, took the blue ribbon with
his trim bay horse, Redeemer, sired by
Belmont, and a full brother to Forester,
with a track record OF 2.10h. Redeemer
is five years old. 16 hands high, and
measures up to all OF the requirements OF
n high grade doadster. Mr.. Bailey was
the winner here last year and his road
horse shown then, which had won re-
peatedly, fell on a floor in Boston and its
leg was broken 50 badly that the animal
had TO be shot. This horse was valued
at $500. E. w. Biodgett took second
prize with the bay mare which he bought
early this season OF L. +. Adams. Henry
o. Roberts OF WalpoIe was the third
prize winner and the judges highly COM
mended the horse shown by w. J. Powers
OF Brandon. Mr.. Powers's horse was
large and trim and had fine action, but
was so excltabIe that 1t was controlled
with difficulty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

The fair was again an object lesson in
Its demonstration Of the Morgan horse.
The Morgan needs no rehabilitation What
he needs is to have the world know him
in the types seen here this week, and to
have his breeding continued with the
idea Of producing the perfect horse
which, as we have previously said, COM
bines "style, coloring, conformation,
action. speed, intelligence, tractabilty,
nerve force and stamina'-not the animal
which has claim TO fame simply on the
speed with which he can trot a single
mile on the race course The beautiful
Morgans Of Joseph Battell's Bread Loaf
Farm were here again, including the coal
black, perfectly proportioned, Gen. Gates
This great stallion had worthy compan-
ions in addition TO the other Battell en-
tries, the showing being very remarkable
in Morgan stations, and several Of these
animals were newcomers to Brattleboro.
The show was also strong in its thorough
breds outside the Morgan class.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

White, Jersey Red, Berkshire Cheshire
and Essex varieties. The farm special
lies ON Leicester and southdown sheep
ana Berkshire and Essex hogs.
While the Glendale Stock Farm fur
nished the leading features for sheep and
swine there were many other excellent
exhibits. In swine A. q. Barnes OF Yer
non was a large winner with Chester
Whites, The Mt Hermon school is else
where mentioned. o. A. Kelley OF Wor-
cester had a good collection Of Berkshires;
Edward l.. Welcome Of West Chester
field several entries Of Poland China
Thomas O. Taylor OF Triton, N. H., Jer-
sey Reds. In, grade hogs r. H. Briggs
had three entries and W. H. Winslow Of
West Brattleboro, f. e. Jacobs and G. f.
Richardson OF Guilford were other ex-
hibiuors
The Muckross Park OF Springfield had
a fine collection Of Horned Dorset sheep;
s. p. Breck and H. Q. Paddock OF West
Clsremont Shropshires, ]. A. Miller Of
Dummerston Oxfords, and Charles d.
Cutler Of Springfield and d. s. Pratt Of
Brattleboro pens Of grade sheep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

The Connecticut River Stock Farm Of
Hatfield, Mass, can always be depended
upon to add to the excellence OF the horse
department with a large and fine exhibit
At the head of the stud is the veteran
Electmont 2.22A. trial 2l2, sired by
Chimes, dam Cologne by Mambrino King.
Chimes is sire of The Abbott 2.O3A, Shad-
ow Chimes, 2.05, and several others with
marks under 30. and Cologne was the
dam of several with fast records. Elect
mont has been seen here nine years. and
has invariably been a blue ribbon win
ner, both individually and with his get.
He was the winner with four OF his get
at the New England fair in 1906 and 1906.
beating among other entries the son of
Baron Wilkes, Rubensteln 2.05. Elect
mont has won in all 80 blue ribbons. He
has a great record as sire, both of race
horses and speedy Eoadsters. The Con-
necticut River Stock Farm has sold five
matched pairs of horses at prices rang
ing from 1880 to $500, and many single
drivers have brought fancy prices. Elect
mont is the sire of the Massachusetts
pacing mare ever bred in the state OF
Massachusetts. She was the only horse
In 1905 to win two races in -one week on
the grand circuit. Another of Elect
mont's get, Dodie K, 218, was the only
mare in the United States to win five
straight races in 1906. Electmont is a
handsome black stallion, 16 hands, weight
11S0 pounds, both hind coronets white
He is symmetrical and stylish and OF
free, easy action. Five thousand dollars
has been offered and refused for Elect.
mont.
The brood mare, Annette, by Patcher
Wilkes was shown with a colt foul
months old. Annette is the dam of Do.
die K, 2.13A, and the dam of seven thai
have had trials better than 2.2O. A pref
ty filly in the exhibit was sired by Elect
mont, dam Louise by Palatka by Nut
wood. Two other fllies. a gelding thre;
years old and some colts comprised the
exhibit. All were animals which in line.
and movements gave evidence of theil
good breeding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28
THE DRAWING CONTESTS.
w. r. Fisher Of Ashuelot Double Win
ner-Flrsts for S. S. Sargent Of Brat.
tIeboro and D. 7. Barnard of shelhurne.

w. r. Fisher Of Ashuelot a Double Win
ner-Flrsts for S. S. Sargent Of Brat.
tleboro and D. 7. Barnard OF Sheburne.
The tug of war for animals took place
tuesday, continuing from early morn
ing until late in the afternoon, and the
stone boats loaded with granite on which
the muscular oxen were tested were sur
rounded by several hundred people large
part of the time. In the class for pairs
weighing less than 5000 pounds there were
four entries. First prize went to D. T.
Barnard of Shelburne, Mass, with a pull
of 1925, d. H. Wilder of Brattleboro be-
ing second with 5SO5 and r. c. Ingraham
of Guilford third with 424O Samuel S.
Sargent of West Brattleboro, who always
watches this kind of a game closely, got
away with the first money for the class
weighing less than $500 pounds, his ami
mails drawing 1856 pounds. Second went
to Ansel Dickinson's Sons of Ashuelot'
N. H., with 7435 and third to E. E. John
son of Cornish, N. H., with 6l55. There
were four other pairs in the contest. With
pairs weighing less than 1000 w. r. Fish
er OF Ashuelot came to the front, his
pair hauling 1900 pounds, s. S. Sargents
1912 and A. Dickinson's Sons 1918. There
were two other entries. In the free for
all, six entries, W. r. Fisher again
landed first cash with a mark of 1880
pounds, while Diclinson's Sons had both
second and third with their two entries
drawing respectively 7642 and 1892 pounds
Fishers pair. which was the largest In
the lot, weighed $40 pounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28
PHoENIx BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER %. 1906
CATTLE WERE BUSINESS PROPOSITION
Good to Look at But They Demonstrated What Could Be Done
Breeding for Dairy and Beef Production

In the particular forte in which 1t has
always excelled, the cattle show, the VAL
ley Fair maintained its supremacy. The
hundreds OF bovines not only represented
the highest development Of breeding, but
they stood emphatically as a, business
proposition. They pleased the eye with
their proportions and markings and they
showed the farmers qualities which are
desirable for the dairy, for beef and for
general purpose cattle. Fads, fancies and
freaks were wholly lacking, but all the
leading breeds which arc desirable In
making butter and cheese and in produc-
ing choice cuts Of steaks were there in
large numbers and shown by breeders
who could talk intelligently of the desir-
able qualities and Of the points in which
the cattle seen excelled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

r. H. Briggs OF Brattleboro exhibited
from Elmdale Farm his herd OF y reg
istered Guernseys led by the bun, Com
modore Mainstay. sired by the Duke Of
Cambridge and grandson OF Mary Mar
shall.
w. H. Warehouse OF the Valley Farm,
Westminster, Mass, showed a typical
herd of Devons. mostly young stock,
with the exception of the leader, Red
Jacket, handsome bull. with rich red
coat and curly neck. These cattle are
bred for milk, many OF the mixers hav-
ing a test of as to So per cent butter
fat.
The Is sleek Devons from the farm OF
Stockwell & Clifford of Sutton, Mass, were
headed by the bull Duke of Argyll who
took first prize when a calf at the Pan
American. The herd of which these are
representatives, numbers about 40, in
Guiding II COWS which produce an av-
erage Of 1870 pounds a week
s. r. Peck of West Claremont had Is
Ayrshires in which any fancier might
take pride. His four-year-old bull, Trade
mark, won first at Worcester, Brockton,
Concord and Rochester. One of his cows,
Pride OF Claremont, took the special
prize offered by Mrs. Winston Churchill
for the best cow in the entire exhibit at
the recent cattle show In Windsor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

lotta Hopkins of Brattleboro. Other
handsome entries of cut flowers were
made by Miss Aida Post OF Chesterfield,
Mrs. w G. Haviland, Mrs. NJ. l.. John
son OF West Brattleboro and district No.
OF Guilford, the latter showing so
named varieties of wild flowers An ex-
cellent display of plants was made by
Mrs. b. Brasor of Brattleboro.
Special features in the department of
flowers We're Jerusalem cherry trees
shown by Mrs. Julia Rano, Mrs Ernest
Winter and Mrs. S. A. Daniels of Brat
tleboro, a potted amaryllis by Mrs. Jane
10. Gale of Guilford. hydrangeas by s..
w. Knight and Miss Dorothy Knight
and an orange tree containing i6 ripe or
anges by Mrs. Z. Brasor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28
HAPPY HUNTING GROUND.
Rabbits, Foxes, Raeeoons and Squirrels
Studied at Close Range.

Rabbits, Foxes, Raeeoons and Squirrels
Studied at Close Range.
The little building assigned to the pet
stock was a happy hunting ground for
the little people. Rabbits, foxes, rae
coons and squirrels, seldom seen except
at distance, could here be studied close
at hand. There was a pair of cunning
foxes owned by H. G. Clark and one sly
blinking Reynard belonging to G. W. JEFF
frey The coons, also exhibited by II. q:
Clark, were very amusing to watch. Floyd
Johnson of Vernon contributed a cage
of rats of a novel species called speckled
rats, having bodies for the most part
white and shoulders and heads mouse
colored. Near them was a large cage OF
white rats bearing the name Of Roy e.
Miner.
ats and rabbits in various sizes ana
colors were In evidence. Nathan u
Pierce had a pair of beautiful Belgian
hares. One Of the most interesting attire
lions was a spacious enclosure containing
three gray squirrels perfectly tame ana
contented. They were owned by M. "
Downs of New York. A pen Of guinea
pigs was shown by George Gibbs Oh
Hinsdale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

George E. Taylor & Sons Of the Sbinele
brook Stock Farm OF Shelburne, Mass,
exhibited dozen handsome representa-
tives OF their herd OF "dual-purpose''
Shorthorns. Although these cattle are
built for meat and muscle, the Taylors
have succeeded in breeding high-class
milk producers. Baron Bon Ton. who is
now at the head Of this herd, comes from
line OF illustrious bovines, among which
are imported Knuclkle Buster, The Can
adam champion in 1899, imported Vice
Consul, the all-American champion for
several years Roam Blanche with a milk
record OF so pounds per day, and Red
Blanche who produces 16 pounds of
churned butter in seven days.
D. It. Barnard, also Of Shelburne, show
ed herd Of nine Shorthorns headed by
Spring Grove Duke, who took first prize
here last year His father and mother
We're imported by w. d. Flat Of Ham
ilton, Canada.
George w. Fisher of Dummerston is a
progressive young farmer who modestly
referred to his thoroughbreds as "a work
Ing herd of Shorthorns that pay their
way in creamery checks at the Brattle-
boro creamery" He had 10 head on ex-
hibition. His stock was developed largely
from, the Taylor strain in shelburne, and
his handsome yearling bull, Columbian
Crown I'd, was bought from the Taylors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

King Altar. No. 26552, the pride of Will
lowmere Farm Of South Beach, Conn,
having won first for stations here last
year, was prohibited from competing
again. but appeared on exhibition. This
stallion Is dark brown in color, with a
fine, glossy coat, and he is perfection as
an actor In track display Although he
Is II hands high and weighs 1850 pounds
his proportions are so perfect that he
does not appear to be of extraordinary
size. He presents a commingling OF the
Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Clay and
morrill, strains, uniting tremendously the
points OF size, strength and symmetry.
The Willowmere Farm also exhibited
the Morgan stallion Sirock, bought at the
fair here a year ago from Adams Centre
Jr., of Brandon. He is by Daniel s., by
Aristos The farm had Dorothy Dale
entered in the mems driving class.
Among the small exhibits of meriu was
Prince. four ear-old Percheron stallion
from F. p. Hindss Oak Hill farm in
Hinsdale. This stallion was sired by
Pattiscn and was imported by Mr. Stafford
OF Keene at an expense of $2S00 The
three-year- gelding, A. Star, owned
by Fred Atwood OF Westminster STATION,
Is sired by Baronet, who held a record OF
2.11k, and his dam is Dispute, 22SM.
In the blue ribbon class was Teddy p,
a fine chestnut stallion owned by L. F.
Putnam Of Vernon. He is sired by Mr..
Noyes's Alkamar. Frank Shea of Brat
ueboro exhibited a mare with a colt by
Electmont. Russell b Thomas OF West
Guilford, John O'Hearn of West Brattle-
boro and j. A. Sumner Of Halifax each
had an entry Of mare with colt. ]. F.
Pifer Of Hinsdale exhibited a three-year-
old geldAng, Mrs. ]. f. Horton of Gull
ford good standard bred mare and
Louis HerTick his well known five-year-
old stallion, Messenger Almont, a blue
ribbon winner.
The stallion Owen Dunmore from
Brandon, entered as a race horse, was
also on exhibition, He is sired by Allie
Wilkes, the sire Of Duke, and his dam
was the dam Of Lady Geraldine, winner
Of the MN in 211k.
The 10 diminutive steeds from the
MuclSroSs Park in Springfield were the
favorites with the children. They were
headed by Captain Kidd, formerly owned
by G. p. Gilman. The three-year- old
colts had the distinction of being the
smallest equines on the ground
Among the exhibits not previously men
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

toned were entries of brood mare and
colt each by s. c. Severance & Son and
Stephen Mukey Of Leyden and Walter
Robinson of Halifax. In the class for
geldings three years old. good specimens
were shown by A. s. Gallup & Son of
Guilford, f. II. Akley of Vernon and
Walter Robinson of Halifax. c. d. Noyes
and A. S. Gallup & Son had fine fillies
three years old. In the class for FLY
or geldlng two years old entrants were
A. s. Gallup & Son, e. II. AiSley, Mt
Hermon school and Z. L. Roberts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-09-28

Henry Dorrance's Homehill Farm in
Plainfield, Conn.,, was represented by two
herds of pure bred cattle Ayrshires and
Galloways. Mr.. Dorance says he breeds
the former for business" and he shows
with commendable pride the records OF
some Of his COWS admitted to advanced
registry Molly Fryer 16O51 has a years
record in mature milk form of milk 9713
pounds, butter 1853 pounds. and her years
earnings-544 cans milk second prize in
home dairy test, premiums at fair and
heifer calf-aggregated $200.3s Other
cows In the herd show yearly earning ex-
ceeding $160 each. The Galloways have
been rarely raised In New England Thew
are dual purpose breed, especially suited
to remote farms. They make fine beef
with comparatively light feed, and their
blsex, shaggy skins may be dressed for
handsome robes and coats. They are not
great milk producers, but their milk Is
exceptionally rich. They are very hardy
and stay out late in autumn. The herd Of
nine head seen here was headed by the
registered bull Flingswell.
The gray herd" co-called from their
distinctive colorlng owned by S. C. Sever
anoe & Sons Of Leyden, Mass, made an
There were IL Of them headed this year by
Silver Ridge, a son Of Silver Chancellor
The handsome little Jersey COW Jennie
June had record OF 1855 pounds OF milk
for the month of July. The Severance
herd combines in its breeding several Of
the famous strains Of the Jersey family.
Another herd Of the Jersey class was
shown by H. T. Waite Of the Guilford
Springs farm. At their head is a fine
specimen, Guilford Beau, son of Briar-
clin Beau OF the famous Briarcliff Manor
OF Briarcliff, N. Y, and a grandson of
imported Jersey Beau. with an ancestry
OF famous milk producers on both sides.