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Grim Jlggs.

The Hon. GRIM JIo0s OF Georgia and
the Democratic Congress committee Is
n Of u most treasured possessions.
We have watched him, often with sol!ci"
tude and always with affection, since he
hung his single on the outer wall amid
the roar Of the mighty industries Of
Alapaha. II he Is not red headed and
hopeful like the Hon. TOM COOPER Of
Pennsylvania, he has more than hope
enough TO make UP for the lacking
crimson on his poll.
Between them, he and JIM JONES have
most Of the stock OF hope and are the in
nocent aus Of the pessimism OF the rest
Of the world. Like the sun illumined
Arkansan, JIaos is a oaimer and a
bulletineer. The exact use Of a Congress
campaign committee, its effect upon
votes, nc good mar will seriously con-
slider. It 10 happiness enough to know
that the Republicans have Oneida JIM
as the Democrats have JIGos; and both
are a fountain Of public Joy.
Unfortunately, JIoos, standing tiptoe
on the misty mountain tops OF thought,
cannot see the wickedness OF the work
ers Of lniquity. 1t 10 not yet q month
since he honked horribly from Washing
ton, sounding to the Republicans his
terrible approach:
" The efforts Of the Republicans 10 make the
President the sole Issue OF this campaign are sig
nincant and will prove futile
The Democratic Campaign Text Book
has just been born. That glorious work
Of literature seeks to make Mr.. RoosE-
WELT the sole issue and portrays him as
a cross between ATTILA and Antichrist,
with the Corsican despot thrown in.
Who thus f~alsiies the precious words Of
JIGds2 Who did this deed of shame?
" JOHN wEsLEI GAINES. JOIN WESLEY GAINES.
Thou monumental pile Of brains.
For thee or tears pour down in rains;
These wicked digs az good GRIM JIo0s
We're given by thee. JoHH WksLAr GAIEEs,"
The intellect and the shears Of DR..
GAINES produced the Text Book. We
leave it ( him to settle with his con-
science and with JIGGS.
A Republican hand throws another
rock" at the Dawson Demosthenes.
According to a Washington correspond
ont of the Inter Ocean, JIGGs SIS betting
all the money he al place on HEARsT's
election JIGGs and Judgment are
synonymous, but never a we believe
this tale. JIGGs has no money. JIGos is
bowling for money. The aocursed cor
porations are protected by the law from
getting in touch with him He would
not bet the campaign fund, Money OF
his own he would naturally lay upon the
Democrat altar. JIGGs Is more hope
full, :; possible, than usual. That's all.
JIGGs is a happy man, because his vision
is a perpetual mirage. JIoos, says the
calumnious correspondent, SIS backing
his opinion against any money that is
offered" If JIGGs had always cop
pered" his opinion he would be the
richest man in the world; yet what is
richer than hope?
We like to think Of GRIM JIGGs rushing
gayly from court to court Of his palace
Of many colored glass. Why did DR.,
GAINES want to break it?
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thought for a time that special legisla ion would
be necessary. but I am now convinced that this is
not so. Mayo MCCLELLAN.
Quite so. It ia unfortunate that other city
officials will not study the statutes as closely
as the Mayor has don and become ac-
quainted with the great powers the State
has conferred on the municipality. The
cry Of rural domination is raised chiefly
by men ignorant OF the rights and privileges
of New York city under the present charter.
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In Canada the total mileage projected is the
heaviest In the history OF that country. Taking the
Fast with the West. four great companies contrm-
railway.
In addition. there have come TO light since this
compilation was made American projects that viii
probably bring the total to well over 5000 miles
OF standard gauge railway.
Inevitably. q considerable proportion Of this
mileage will never be constructed. A great many
companies entirely disappear, are bought on, OF
fail through various causes 70 complete the tasks
they have undertaken. Yet. even with this deduc-
ton, II would appear that there are live and lesltl-
mate railway projects on this continent to day that
call for the creation OF well over % 900 miles OF
track. In the light OF this fact, the years 1909 and
1907 are practically certain TO go down into history
as one OF the most striking periods In the railway
history OF the Western world.
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Industrial High Temperature,

From HdIpeTS MGglEtnS.
The highest temperatures reached In fuel mr.
naces for technical purposes lie between i7oo ard
] 800 degrees on the Centigrsde scale they reach
their limit at the melting point Of nrc clay tnd
porcelain. The hrst step up beyond this point les
In a lame fed with mixed oxygen and hyd0 gen.
or with mixed oxygen and coal gas, THIS lame
has long been known In the familiar llm"l'gai 81
the stCrcopticon. by It's means q trmp'r'.r" 81
1000 degrees Ccntigrade may readily B." obtained
and we thus pass the high water MARI Of reg ar
practice.
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1t is said that Major HERsEY. who accom-
panied Lieutenant LAIN in the balloon
race from France to England this week, was
able to judge the air currents accurately
because Of his experience in the Weather
Bureau at Washington. Thus the exist
enoe Of the Weather Bureau is justified.
II it cannot predict with much success. it Is
q good school for %aeronaUt,.
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From The Worlds Work.

From The Worlds Work.
The aggregate railway mileage under contract
for construction or In immediate prospect In the
United states and Canada Is more than 20 900 miles.
The aggregate of cash to be used in this c~onstruc-
tion and In the great projects Of the American
trunk line railways Is more than S75o,OOO,oO II
the entire gold production OF the world In the two
greatest gold years OF history were applied to this
construction II would fall far shor OF meeting II.
In the early part Of the year tho Rddirdv Age
compiled the railway projects at that time under
contract or under construction In me United States.
This compilation showed an aggregate Of more
than II! 900 miles, located as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-04
Sambo nowIes in the clam BEN.

Fro0l fAf PT0rldfnte TvbnIF
The lie b.ool OF the year Is treki,ng so'y'
staining with crimson drops the iaii!Lg a'os
stripped OF her pride the WINNER nov lies '''iy'
while autumn gathers up her golden shcfr'S 10
WAY side paths the lingering flowers have 1.rshri
sster and golden ROD are wtthercd ql VIII. IKE
some fond regret which love has cherished, al ne
the ivy shiverS on the wall.
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RarnacI., on the Political sh.llbaek..

To THE EDITOR or THE SUN-!Sir: To G. N.
Butler, who seeks definitions covering present day
views az 70 a Republican and q Democrat. I would
sy that II can't be done.
The original shellbacks are so crusted with
barnaclcs that we can't make out what's inside.
Consequently. there are no views 20 be had.
FAR ROCEAwAY. october 2. DICK DEADEYE.
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what Is the OMcIaI Teaching Of the Church 2

To III EDITOR or TIE SuY-Sir: The author.
ties Mr.. Henry Fly cites upon the I:ucha ds,ic Sacn
ace represent so distinct a party IN the Church Of
England that Mr.. Dunlevy has new cause 10. ask
for the orncIAl teaching Of the Episcopal Church.
NJ. II. DOUGLASS.
NEWTON HIaHLANps, Mass, October ..
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In view Of his experience it ia probable
that the Hon. GEORGE o L. MEYER will
not purchase a house in Washington until
his appointment to the Cabinet Ia signed,
sealed and delivered into his hands. He is
a statesman who has been mentioned
for a Cabinet lob before.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-04

To TIE EDITOR OF TIE SUN-sfr: Your corrs-
spondent ID. W." says In his letter on the "MAthe
MATES OF Socialism" that New Zealand Ia bank
upt." This Is news indeed 70 most Of US. All
who know that beautiful country are under the
Impression that It's State and citizens are In n most
nourishing. happy and prosperous condition; and
that poverty, as less fortunate communities know
It, has been b4nished from among them. Pray,
when did this Bankruptcy OccuTf VICToR.
TORONTO. October >.
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FT0nl me WOnd's Wow
The French soldiers wear red troas'r '''i''
that Government wished az one tire 90 81. '''
The growth OF the madder plant IN spIthr nn.r
In competition with artificial Rlizarln ~. mNil-f
coon. made In German factories Th"I'i.F pre-
vailed. and thoss acres are nov vino aras A""
wheat nelds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-10-04

To THE EDITOR or THE sUN-sr: tell the
Ancient and Honorable Artilcrymen. Bewarei tell
them that a~pDlejack Is ripe, and va them not TO
let vainyloy get under thslr belis. JERsErxAN.
MTDDLgrowN. October =.
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Rising Values OF Farm Lands.

The Department of Agriculture has
completed IN investigation OF farm
values in the United States by the tabu-
lation of reports received from 5000 cor
respondents, which show that in the five
years ending with 1905 the real estate
Of farms throughout the country rose
33.5 per cent. over what it was worth in
the census year 1900. The lands devoted
to cotton raising show the highest rate
Of increase, or 49, per cent. Next come
the hay and grain farms, with increases
of 34.S per cent, followed closely by the
sugar lands, with a rise OF s2.2. This
is almost equalled by that in tobacco
lands, which appreciated S2.1 per cent.
The dairy farms show the smallest rise in
value, but they are put at 25.S per cen
above the figures for 1900. The gains
in money are expressed thus:
Rice farms S'oOo,oOO
Sugar farms 2s.OOOOoO
Tobacco farms. 100000
Fruit farms. O4.oOo.OOs
Vegetable farms. ........,......... 100000
Dairy farms sos. OOO.O
Cotton farms. Ae0.OOo.OOo
General farms. 100000
Hay and grain farms. .....,......,... 1883, 100000
Live stock farms '....''".'M' s'zSS'oOo'oOo
Four-ffths OF the increased value Of
farm real estate is found in the North
Central States, with So, $40 ,00O, 900, and
the South Central States, with 81, 201,-
900, 900. The South Atlantic and Western
States show increases Of tSl4,0O0, 900 and
$500 600, 900 respectively. The North At
lantic States reported some decreases
in value, but ~deducting these it is shown
that the real estate used in agriculture is
held at prices in the aggregate S344, OOO,-
Oee hieher than it was in 1900. .
The wise men in the Department Of
Agriculture are convinced that these
increases are due to the fact that "the
farm land itself has become more highly
capitalized by a larger amount of net
T~pro6Sper aSee. -oFhat il, since 1906 the
ffarmer hssrbeen getting better prices
for the produce Of his acres, and he has
naturally marked up the figure at which
he holds his land. This is the principal
factor; perhaps it might have been &C
cepted as. the fact even if the Govern
ment had not expended considerable
paper and ink to prove it.
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ResuI, Of Opposing John Mitchell.

From ne square Deal.
10 Is said that Mr. Patrick Dolan. ~" IA" r'"
OF the Western Pennsylvania Coal Mhrrs t'.
who was deDossd from that once bccI4s Do WIZ
stood John MtchcIl's mad attempt ~ bring , .
general coal strike. has Soas to EOrS alta Ia '~~
IN ne nina.
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Mrs. Knicker-HOw did you get the steam turned
onf
Mrs. Bocker-I rave The ~JAnlIOr'S VIII. . peekA-
boo shlFtwaisl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
"undsr Southern skies. .

The appearance of Lottie Blair Parier's
delightful play, Under Southern Skies
is an event that should be looked forward
to with interest by our theatregoers.
The company is a large one, numbering
% people. The scenery is beautiful, ev-
erything used in the presentation, being
carried by the company. The costuming
is quaint and pretty, the gowns being Of
airy summery stuffs, made in the fashion
of 1875, which is the period of the play.
A Halloween celebration during which
pumpkin dance is introduced, is one OF
the lively features of the performance,
and never fails to delight an audience.
Beautiful southern melodies are intro
duced throughout the play with great eff
feet The story Of the play is both strong
and interesting, and is relieved with much
comedy which is contributed by the darby
servants and by their masters and mis-
tresses, who are of the southern aristoc-
racy. Under Southern Skies is one of
the big successes Of recent years and no
one who enjoys a first-class play. pre-
sented in a frst-class manner, should
fail to see Under Southern Skies at the
Auditorium Wednesday, Oct. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
Mr.. crowelrs statement.

The literature of our water supply
question is growing very voluminous and
we doubt whether anything now remains
to be added in the way of newspaper
statements or discussion that will in
crease the public information or change
individual opinion. but following the
statement by a part of the water
board published last week, Mr.. Crowell
has submitted a statement of facts about
the proposal and agreement of the VIII
lage to arbitrate for the purchase of his
system, and a record of the conferences
and proceedings In connection with this
agreement which we think of public in
terest, and we have therefore given II
place on the 9Th page of this paper. II
will be seen that Mr.. Crowell takes issue
with the statement published last week
on three essential points;
1st That he has never said chat ne
would not consider the sale of his sys
tenn except at a price 100000 greater
than its cost
I'd. That there was no agreement tC
begin arbitration proceedings within two
weeks of the time of the village meeting
which voted for arbitration.
Sd. That he did not violate his agree
ment with the water board when he laiC
the new pipe in the rear Of the Brook
House to connect with the hydrant a
the corner OF Main and High streets.
These points, and the facts which sus
tain them. are clearly made In Mr.
| Crowelrs statement. h q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12

The most important recommendation
in the annual report of State Superin
tendent OF Education Stone-that many.
of the small schools of the state be closed
and the pupils sent to larger schools in
the same town or an adjoining town-is
in trend with the ruling principle Of con-
sohdation in business life today. Mr.
Stone is undoubtedly right in arguing that
such policy will result in economy in
administration, a better class of teach
ers, a higher degree Of efficiency and bet
ter results" Some people would probably
raise their hands in holy horror If the
direct assertion was made that we have
too many schools and churches, but the
fact remains that by wedding out and
centralizing with both classes of these
indispensable institutions their work and
influence would be broader and stronger
than today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
Can't Go Moran.

The Worcester Post is one OF the old
line Democratic papers, but IL can't as
simulate Moran. 1t declares that Moran
is not a Democrat, never was a Demo-
crat and never will be a Democrat, that
he was nominated by a Boston rabble,
and winds up the hottest eXcoriation of
the campaign with the following: "To
ask a man to vote for Mr. Moran on the
ground that he got from a Boston mob
what viii go down in history as a Demo-
cratic nomination, is an insult TO every
decent Democrat which should be re-
sented. The way to effectively resent
that insult and teach the political pirates
and freebooters that periodically raid the
Democratic temple and turn 1t into a
tramp house, a lesson that will be lasting
is to vote for Curtis Guild, jr., for COVER
nor Reciprocity. tariff revision. muni-
cipal ownership and other issues, may
we'll be postponed until the paramount
issue of Moranism is disposed of. Morar
and Gerry b. o Tempora, o Mores, OF
Hades!"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
HRATTLEBoRo PERSONAL.

Mr.. and, Mrs e r. Thayer were IN
Keene Monday
Edward Rafter Of Bellows Falls was In
town the first Of the week.
Mrs. George Bement is spending two
weeks in Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. David Carey went yesterday 70
Holyoke for few days visit.
Miss Katherine Hartnett went to Bos-
ton Sunday for few days stay.
Mrs. ]. L. Martin returned Wednesday
from weeks visit in Montpelier.
Miss Kate Supple is spending several
days at her home in Bellows Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Carey and daughter,
Mary. spent Sunday in Bellows Falls.
Miss Margaret Fitzgerald returned Mon
day Otter a weeks visit in Westield.
Miss Katherine Fitzgerald went to
Holyoke Saturday to stay three weeks.
Mrs. William Searles and children went
Saturday to Stamford Conn, for a visit
Mrs. Albert Harvey was called to New
York Thursday by the illness of her son,
Leon.
Mrs. Josie B. Lockrow was called to
Lawrence, Mass, by the death Of her
brother.
Mrs. Thomas oConnor and children
viii go tomorrow to Springfield, Mass,
for a visit
Miss Retta Howe Of Jamaica entered
the employ OF Dunham Brothers Monday
as typewriter.
Mrs Josephine Green went today to
Keene, where she will probably remain
through the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. Austin returned today
to New York city after three weeks visit
with Mrs. George Danyew.
r. M. Graves of Providence, r. l.,
uaIa fn.. TOs.v.h .haw u.
town the latter part of last week.
Miss Ruth Callahan and Miss Meta
Stolte were at the formers home in
Charlestown, N. H, over Sunday.
Misses Katherine Lar1in and Mary Nc
Connell who have spent the summer in
Brattleboro, win go Monday to New York.
Elizabeth Walker and nurse, who have
spent the summer at the residence of VIII
liston Walker, will go Saturday to New
Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer McGriggs were in
town Tuesday en- route from New York
where they went on a wedding tour, "a
their home in st. Adams.
Miss Mary e. Horton is spending sew
eral weeks in New York and Miss Nellie
T. Eddy is in e. L. Bildreth & Co.'s
| printing office during her absence.
Fred H. Harris was able to return tC
his home from the Memorial hospital or
Wednesday. He is able to be out a part
Of the time He does not expect to re-
turn to Dartmouth college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton L. whithed o.
Grand Forks, s. D., who have returned
| recently from a trip abroad went thi.
morning TO Worcester after a visit OF
few days in Brattleboro and Vernon. The.
| VIII leave for their home next week. &C
companied by Mrs. Whithed's mother
Mrs. c. c. Houghton Of Worcester.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12

The greatest corn crop in the history
of the country is indicated in the octo-
ber report of the bureau Of statistics Of
the department of agriculture. The crop,
which is now safe. will be about $780,
900. 900 bushels.
Charles e. Magoon, newly appointed gov
ernor of Cuba. arrived at Havana, Tues
day Gov. Taft issued instructions to
the American forces to refrain from ac-
tive participation in disputes except when
life or property should be threatened. A
sweeping amnesty, covering all crimes
arising out Of the rebellion, was also pub
lished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
NorthfleId Man Badly injured.

Daniel Sutherland of Benefits meadow,
Northfield Mass, was seriously injured
Tuesday by a large Holstein bull, which
he was leading, the animal turning upon
him and pinning him against a post. A
dog, which accompanied Mr.. Sutherland
tried to drive the bull away but was un-
successful Men finally came to the rescue
and subdued the bull with ptchforks
and drove it into the barn, but not until
the animal had charged upon Mr.. Suther-
land a second time. Mr., Sutherland was
badly bruised and internal injuries are
feared. The bull nearly killed its former
owner, Wesley Mann.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12

Great interest win centre in the vote
on the license question at the regular
election in New Hampshire next month.
The towns OF the state vote on license at
each biennial election, but the cities vote
only once in four years, and under the
present law they have registered their
preference only once. There are IL cities
In the state, all having license at the
present time but Keene was carried for
license at the special election in 1908 by
only so votes and Franklin by 90. Keene
registered at that time what is regarded
as a full vote. 1011 yes and 9S1 no. When
the question OF license was first submit
ted to New Hampshire towns at the spec
ial election in May, 1908, 81 voted yes
and 167 no, but at the biennial election
two years ago the number Of license
towns was reduced to Al.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton were pleasantly entertained Tues
day afternoon at the Green street home
of Frederick 1. Swift, as the guests OF
Mrs. Swift, Mrs. c. L. Stickney and Mrs.
II. r. Brown. In spite of the weather
about 30 members and guests were pres
ent. Mrs. G. NJ. Love gave an original
and very interesting paper on "Our An
cestors." which was much enjoyed.
Mrs Frank Thorn of Seattle, regent of
the Rainier chapter OF that city, one OF
the largest chapters in the West, spoke
briefly of the work in the state of Wash
ington. Mrs. Arthur Brasor and F. G.
Adams each sang group of songs
Leitsinger's orchestra furnished music.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12
JUDGE WHEELER
TO LEAVE BENCH
Hon. J. [. Martin Will Probably
Be Appointed His Successor
Has the Endorsement Of Vermont Dele
sation--Judee Charles n. Darling Not a
Candidate.

gatlon--Judge Charles n. Darling Not
Candidate.
News mas been received from Washing
ton that Judge Hoyt II. Wheeler of Brat
tleboro has notified the President of his
wish to retire from his duties as judge
of the United States courts and that his
official work may end upon the appoint
ment Of his successor Judge Wheeler is
led to take this step through the con-
dition of his health. He did not feel able
20 preside at the October term of the
United States district court and the ses-
sion was therefore adjourned Judge
Wheeler is not confined to his house, is
able to drive out on pleasant days, and
the Brattleboro community hopes for his
early restoration to health.
A despatch from Washington to the
Burlington Free Press said that Attorney
| General Moody made no secret Of his de-
sire to have Judge c. H. Darling, for
merly assistant secretary of war, and
now collector Of customs for the district
of Vermont. selected to succeed Judge
Wheeler 1t is understood in Brattleboro.
however, that Hon. ]. l.. Martini United
States district attorney. has the endorse
ment of the Vermont delegation and that
| the Appointment will be likely TO go to
him. In case Mr.. Martin is promoted the
logical successor to the district attorney
ship would be Alexander Dunnett Of ST
Judge Wheeler has filed his present po-
sition continuously since March, 1887, when
he received his appointment from Pres
! ident Hayes. Judge Wheeler was at that
| time a Judge of the Vermont supreme
court, to which position he had been elect
| ed in 1869.
Judge Wheeler has long held and main
tanned the reputation Of a just and erudite
| Judge, esteemed alike by the judiciary Of
the country and the members of the bar
who have argued their cases before him.
Many cases of great importance have
come before him and he has been called
to New York frequently to preside over
sessions of the, United States courts.
The st. Adams Messenger, in a despatch
from Burlington. stated yesterday that II
was authorized to announce that Collector
Charles II. Darling would not be a candi-
date to succeed Judge Wheeler. This APP
parently leaves a clear field for the pro-
motion OF Mr.. Martin to a position fol
which he is eminently fitted.