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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Mrs. Adams is able to be out again.

Mrs. Adams is able to be out again.
Mrs. John Jillson is critically i'll with
heart and kidney trouble.
Mrs. Clary is visiting few days at her
uncle's, Henry Cuttings.
Mrs. T. S. Corse of Northfield was n
guest Wednesday at f. r. Manns.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Kimball of West
Townshend have visited in town this
week.
Repairs on the Grout house are pro-
crossing finely; the electricians are at
work now.
l. B. Baldwin of Grinnell, Iowa, came
Wednesday to spend the winter with his
sister, Mrs. Van Doom.
Thirteen persons were received into
the Congregational church the first Sun
day of this year, nine on confession Of
faith and four by letter.
Miss Anna w. Smith attended the
state Botanical club meeting this week
in Burlington. She will go from there
to Brooklyn to visit friends several weeks
About % friends of Miss Edna Wheeler
gave her surprise last Saturday even
ing. the occasion being her birthday an
niVersary. Refreshments were served. E.
A. Knight presented a handsome gift in
behalf of her friends.
The Woman's association will hold the
annual business meeting and supper in
the Congregational church parlors Fri
day, Jan. 26. The speaker of the even
ing will be Ida Vose Woodbury. of New
York, who will deliver an address after
the supper.
Last Friday at 8 o'clock a party of "a
young people left the academy to witness
the basket ball game at Townshend.
They had supper at the Townshend Inn,
followed by music and games. At $50 the
game between Leland and Gray seminary
and the academy was called. The game
rsulted in a score of 27-12 in favor of the
seminary. Although a defeat. the specta-
tors were pleased with the good playing
of the academy boys. The return game
will be played in Academy hall Feb 16.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
VERMONT AND MoRMoNIsM.
Editor Vermont Phoenix,
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
The criticism of Mormons, Mormonlsm
and the people and press of vermont In
last weeks Phoenix, under the head, pres
ident Joseph Smith and Mormonism,
falls on stony ground. Sharon ana South
Royalton are now and henceiorth tne
Mecca of the Mormons. Opposition, per-
secuton, the murder Of its founder, and
legal enactments haven't prevented or
stayed the spread and growth of Mormon
ism. 1t is already a power In politics,
state and national, to be tenderly reckoned
with To Senator Dubois who has Fought
it 20 years" 1t can say. "Shoo fly, don't
bother me-" Nothing seems to be the
matter with the Mormons except that they
follow the foot prints on the sands of
time" OF holy men of old, notably Of
David and Solomon. Before our eyes are
congested with tears on their account so
that we can't see to read and count,
wouldn't 1t be educational to count Uncle
Sans mulattoes and divorce suits, read
about the slums of his cities and read the
half-told tales of scandal In places little
and large outside Windsor prison? our
foreign missionaries take bread and wine,
their communion, with their polygamous
converts and Uncle Sam tolerates poly
gamy in his outlying possessions. Henry
Ward Beecher was reported to have said:
"POlygamy doesn't trouble me as much
as IA does some"
When Joseph Smith, Seer and Rev
elator" son of a poor Vermont farmer
was Is years old he began to have super
natural visions and on Sept. %, 1927, aged
81 years, 8 months and 80 days. he re-
ceived from an angel book written In
strange hieroglyphcs on golden plates
which he subsequently translated with
the aid OF Urim and Thummlm, a pair of
magic spectacles. The people and press
of Vermont believe, as does the writer.
that IT, In the words of John ]. Ingalls,.
Smith had pulled some of the feathers
from the wings of his Imagination and
stuck them in the tail of his judgment
he would have made more accurate
flight. But the Mormons think differently.
They believe Smith the most conspicuous
pet of the ethereal blue ever let loose
on this continent and they have erected
and dedicated a costly granite monument
to testify to their religious opinions
through long generations. That the
people and press of Vermont haven't
picked a religious quarrel with them
seems to have inspired the criticism. If
the Mormons are moral delinquents. as
their critic alleges. Uncle Sam. whose
confidence they have betrayed and not
Vermonters. is the party to deal with
them. Vermont is bottomed on granite
and marble which she will part with for
monumental purposes with a smile that
is child-like and bland" to Elijah Dowie
and all our other pet skypilots who fllrt
with angels and receive divine revelations
She don't pick a quarrel with tainted
money or religious opinions and don't
prove her doctrine orthodox by apos-
tolic blows and knocks"
E. NJ. ToRREY.
East Dorset. VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
BRATTLEB0R0 LOCAL NEWS
A eRATTLEeoRo ROMANCE.
Marriage Of Charles F. Mason and the
Young Woman Whom He and His First
Wife Reared from Childhood.

Wife Reared from Childhood.
The Boston Post Of Saturday contained
half-tone cuts of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f.
Mason of Brattleboro with a despatch
telling of their romantic marriage, which
was announced last week. The dispatch,
which appeared under a Brattleboro date
line, was as follows:
One of the most interesting romances
that ever came from the quiet green hills
of Vermont is contained in the marriage
announcement of Charles f. Mason, SO
years old, one of the leading builders of
this town, to Miss Leila Mason, 33 years
old, whom he took out of the Children's
Mission, Boston, rs years ago, to become
his adopted daughter.
The marriage has just been made pub
lie, although the ceremony occurred last
July at Montauk Point, l.. /.
The romance had been budding for over
a quarter of a century. 1t started when
one warm day in early summer Mr.. Ma
son, then a handsome young man, and
his childless wife visited the Children's
Mission on fremont street, Boston, to
inquire about taking one of the little
abandoned tots and adopting it.
A shy, pretty, brown eyed little miss
was paraded before the young couple as
1.-The best" child in the mission. Her name
was Mary Slater. She had been abandon
ed by her father in Lowell after her
mother died,
Mr.. Mason said he thought "the best"
was none too good for him and he there
fore agreed to take Mary and rear her
Mrs. Mason was delighted with 1.-The pretty
baby" as she called her, and changed her
name to a more romantic one, Leila.
1t is not every husband who has the
pleasant task of unconsciousy rearing his
own wife in his own home with his first
love to guide and watch over her. This
was Mr. Nason's good fortune.
After the death of Mrs. Mason, Leila
had intended to support herself, but Mr.
Mason would not think of parting with
her. On the goth of last July they were
married at Montauk Point, L. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

oregon's Exhibition.

The recent celebration at Portland of
the hundredth anniversary of the expe-
dition sent to secure our title to oregon
was an event which commanded the at
tention of the entire world. Another event
which attracted the attention of the en-
tire world SO years ago was the intro
duction of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
and during those years it's record of cures
has been so wonderful as to hold the
public attention continuously Doctors
and druggists everywhere have taken note
of its wonderful efficacy and now freely
prescribe and recommend 1t to their
patients. 1t always cures sick or nervous
headache, indigestion. dyspepsia, costive-
ness, heartburn, fiatulency, chills, colds,
grip or female ills. Get a bottle today
from your druggist also ask for a free
copy of our 1906 illustrated almanac. 1t
is very interesting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Marlboro Has a Senatorial Candidate

Editor of The Phoenix,
Dear Sir:
While names a;e being presented in
connection with the senatorship in this
section of the county will you kindly
allow me corner in your paper? If
our town is small, she is always loyal
to the best interests of our party, and
there are many voters here who feel that
we have some claim to recognition in this
matter inasmuch as very many years
have passed since our town held the honor.
We feel also that we can present a man
who is the peer of the best; a man who
has had large experience in the lower
house well fitting him for the best SER
vice in the Senate a man well known
not only IN this county but through the
state; a man who has filled many posi-
lions of responsibility and trust, and
always with credit to himself and honor
to those appointing him. We offer the
name of Hon. E. P. Adams of Marlboro,
a man in the fullest sympathy with the
people, and who, if chosen would seek
the best and truest interests of the entire
people. H. II. SHAW.
Marlboro, VT, Jan. 16, 1906.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
East Dorset. VT.
The Southwark Current of Industrial Elk

panslon.
The following article from recent
issue OF the New York Mercantile and
Financial Times contains an interesting
and appreciative reference to a young
man formerly well known in railroad
circles in Brattleboro and Bellows Falls:
"Throbbing throughout the West with
its very intensity. the present great in
dustrial expansion is taking course that
has not been generally expected. and that
course Is in a southerly direction and fol-
lowing the Mississippi. The tremendous
growth OF Memphis. Tenn.-70 900 i'm five
years--is one example and an interest
ing booklet brought out by the Illinois
Central which was the first OF the rail-
roads to establish an industrial depart
ment to their business, which they did
some 10 years ago. is very illuminating
in revealing the Industrial possibilities
and the Industrial achievements of the
Mississippi and Yazoo valley territories
THE book is descriptive in n statistical
sense OF the principal cities and towns
along the Illinois Central lines. which
reach ~ states, extending from South Da-
kota to Louisiana, and is meaty with facts
for business men.
u. c. Clair who has figured so promi-
nently in late years as the Industrial COM
missioner OF the Central, has compiled
the data. and II is in every sense a
triumph for him. 1t shows very sug-
gestively how completely he is in touch
with prevailing conditions and how he
has foreseen the path OF an expansion
that he has, to a great extent been able
to swerve. Mr.. Clair has for % years
been actively engaged in the railroad
business. For the last IL years he has
been associated with the Illinois Central.
He has filled various positions of honor
and trust; is thoroughly familiar with
the traffic department and In 1901 was
elected president of the American AS
ISOLATION of Travelling Passenger Agents.
He is a strong man. and he has made the
department of which he is head one of
the most potent in Western railroading."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

Unitarian church. Rev. e. Q. S. Osgood,
pastor Service every Sunday at 1890;
Sunday scool, 1145. Theme for next
Sunday. righteous Judgments" All are
welcome.
West Brattleboro First Congregational
church. Rev. l.. NJ. Keneston, pastor
Morning worship, 1890; Sunday school,
II As; evening service, G; prayer meeting
Friday evening, $50.
Centre Congregational church, Rev. II.
r. Miles, pastor. Morning service at 1915,
with sermon by the pastor upon Every
Day Christian Duties. Sunday school at
11.45. Evening service of song at o'clock
West Bratteboro Baptist church, Rev.
]. A. Mitchell, pastor Sunday services
morning worship, with sermon by the
pastor, 1890; Bible school, 11.45. The
mems Baraca class meets at the same
hour and is taught by the pastor. All
men cordially invited. Christian Endeavor
service, 6 p. m; preaching service, z, with
short sermon by the pastor and good
music. All are invited.
First Baptist church, George b. Law
son, pastor. Morning worship, 1890.
Subject of sermon, "a Lesson from
Nehemiah, Bible school. ~ m; even
ing worship, Z, subject Christ as Media
tor" After meeting. Tuesday. Young
Peoples union; Wednesday, prayer meet
ing. chapel in Esteyville; Thursday.
prayer meeting at Asa Fields Prospect
street and A. F. Boynton's Grove street;
Friday evening, prayer service in chapel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Mans Chief Peril.

The chief peril to which man is ex-
posed is that of PROCLAMATION of what is
holy from which he is shielded by shut
ting him up in the circle of his senses
and restricting him to the shadows of his
reason. Within that circle, and in those
shadows, he acquires what he believes
Is ambition, pursues what he names
ambitions, suffers what he fancies are
pain and sorrow, wreaks what he in
tends for revenges. commits what he calls
sins, INDUCES what he mistakes for love-
and, in a word, lives what II is given
him to imagine is human life. Yet in all
that span Of existence there is but hand
full of hours when he truly lives the life
that is his own and not a pretense, AN
evasion, or an error; and those few hours
appear TO him-save at the instant of
their revelation-as Authorizations Never
theless they are the portlcos and pillars,
halls and gardens, sun and stars Of his
heaven; which he pragmatically and COM
placently puts away from him, and turns
himself to what seems to him his heaven,
but is his hell. Truly, this is a pity and
loss!-tFrom Julian Hawthorne's
Lovers in Heaven" in the Century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
WEST 5RATTLE8oRo.
The Baraca Class,

on Wednesday evening n number OF
young men met at the Baptist parsonage
and an organization was formed. to be
known as the Baraca Glass of the West
Brattleboro Baptist church. The object
of the class is to study the Bible and to
increase the social life among the mem
bers of the class. The following officers
were chosen to serve six months: Presi-
dent. David T. Perry; vice president
Oscar Convey; secretary and treasurer.
Herbert Thurber. After the business was
completed n social evening was spent and
light refreshments were served. The class
is looking forward to much helpful wark
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Attorney General Moody's Request for
]. L. Martins Reappointment.
TNOrthfield Neus
Mortified News. ]

The Senate has confirmed the NOM
nation of Hon. James L. Martin to sue
coed himself as United States district
attorney of Vermont. Previous to the
appointment it was understood that the
attorney general had indicated to Presi-
dent Roosevelt a desire that Mr.. Martin
be retained for the good of the service,
a remarkably high compliment by the
way, to the efficiency of a federal office
holder A copy of the letter making his
request is given below and will be of in
terest at this time:
Department of Justice,
December ~, 1905.
The President: The term of office of
James L. Martin, as United States at
torney for the District of Vermont will
shortly expire, and the appointment of
his successor will receive your considera-
ton. Without intending in any way to
usurp the functions or prerogatives of
the senators from that state, / have the
honor to advise you that the record of
Mr.. Martin during his incumbency OF the
office has been excellent, and charac-
terized by Jealous and efficient service
Therefore, If agreeable to the Vermont
Delegation, this department would prefer
the reappontment of Mr.. Martin to the
appointment of an untried man who has
had no practical experience in the office
Respectfully,
(Signed) WILLIAM II. MOODY,
Attorney General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
MANY SUDDEN DEATHS
From Poisonous Rheumatism
rhe. Disease Has It's Dangers-should Be
Taken in Time.

The. Disease Has Its Dangers-Should Be
Taken in Time.
Rheumatism has long been regarded as
trouble which, while il might be painful, was
not necessarily dangerous. Very few persons
II was thought, ever died from Rheumatism
Recent investigation among scientists has
proved, however, the utter fallacy of such a
belief Ihree-fourths to seven-eighths OF the
sudden, deaths, heart failures, etc, are due
primarily to neglected rheumatism The Rheu.
matte Acid Poison is allowed to stay in the
system until suddenly one day it grips the
muscles OF the heart and all is over.
Rheumatism is durable il the proper treat.
ment IS used Liniments, plasters and ali local
applications may relieve the pain for a short
Tune, but no one ever heard Of their ner.
manently curing case of rheumatism. The
only way to cure Rheumatism is the JJric.O
way. Neutralize the Rheumatic acid and drive
i from the system, That is what Uric.O
does. No matter what is the kind or charac.
ter OF the Rheumatism, it is all caused bv the
same Rheumatic poison. Lumbago, Muscular
or ATucular Rheumatism yields at once 10
Orle-O. The Brooks House Pharmacy Is the
home OF Uric-O in Brattleboro and he can tell
you all about its wonderful virtues and The
own town.. Il sells for 7sc and Si.OO a bottle.
II you wish 70 test Urlc-O before PURCHASING
q letter to the Smith Drug Co., Syracuse. M
c Il, wiii bring you trial bottle free Of ali
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Marshall Fields InfexIble Rules Of LIE

1. Never to borrow money
2. Never to give a note or a mortgage
3. Never to deal in margins on stocks.
or grain.
4. Always to buy goods for cash and
sell on short time and narrow margins.
5. Always to insist to the last letter on
the fulfillment Of every contract between
him and his customers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
THE COUNTY sENAToRsHIP.
Senator Pierce Not a Candidate for Re-
election.
Brattleboro, VT, Jan. Is, 1906.


Brattleboro, Vt, Jan. Is, 1906.
Editor Of The Vermont Phoenix,
Dear Sir:
In the issue of The Phoenix and Re-
former of January 18th, 1 notice that my
name is mentioned in connection with the
senatorship as a possible candidate for
the Office for the coming term. That all
may know my position in the matter
will take this opportunity to say that I
am not candidate for reelection to the
Office named.
l greatly appreciate the fact that many
of my friends would be glad to see me
return to the Senate this year, but at the
same time l am not unmindful that there
are others who are well qualified and en-
titled to fill this position of honor and
trust. The custom has been for Brattle-
boro to have its senator every other year
and no town but one year at a time. With
one or two exceptions this rule has pre-
vailed. For one, do not care to change
a long established custom unless there is
a good reason for so doing.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE w. PIERCE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
WANToN sELFIsHNEss.
Tree Vandalism-Flve Dollars Worth
Given Away for a Cent.

The editor of the Ludlow Tribune per-
formed a valuable service by gathering
and publishing these facts about the de-
struction of young evergreens, as it was
practiced in Windsor county towns this
last December:
The Tribune has made a careful can
vass of the district from Cavendish to
Cuttingsville, inclusive, as found by the
records of the railroad stations and ar
rives at the appalling conclusion that 104
car loads of Christmas trees were shipped
from these and intervening stations. Es-
timated at an average of 1900 trees to a
car the round total of 156, 600 is reached.
These are handsome straight saplngs, the
pick of their kind, ruthlessly slashed from
their stumps and trussed like fowls on
fiat cars for shipment to the large cities.
The detailed renorts are as fnllnMs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
A Reliable Firm of Seed Growers.

The well-known seedsmen, ]. ]. H.
Gregory & Son, of Marblehead, Mass,
are celebrating their fiftieth anniversary
as successful seed growers. During the
half century of its existence the firm
has established an unsurpassed reputa-
ton for reliability and enterprise It's
catalogue for 1906 has been published
and will be sent free to all who write for
it
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Advertised Letters.

Men,. NJ. Breslin, Louis T. Capen.
Henry Gilfeather. Martin Jennings, Dr.
Iumbrich, John p O'Brien. Fred Plant,
Royaden F. Stark.
Women-Miss Clara Brown, Mrs. c. r.
Bowman, Miss Lila Barrett, Bessie DAILY,
Mrs. Harriet e. Knight, Miss Mary Keely,
Agnes Rogers, Mrs. Irwin Stacy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

We will send free, postpaid to any farmer
or poultryman who will write us, mentioning
Perfected Poultry Food" These directions
represent the combined experience of some Of
the best poultrymen in New England who
also given many suggestions as to the propeE
care to be given hens to produce the best re-
suits. Carroll S. Page, Hyde Park, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.
The unIversaIIst Church.

All people are cordially invited to at
tend the Bible study class which meets
at the church this evening at 73O. Bring
your Bibles.
The regular service of worship with SER
mon is held at 1890 on Sunday morning
1t will begin promptly on time.
On Sunday at noon the school will study
the story of the only incident told us Of
the boy Jesus, as recorded in Luke 2: 40-52.
An the members of the school are expect
ed to bring their Bibles.
The mems class at noon will be led by
State Senator Pierce, who will open the
discussion Of state legislation. All men
are invited to come to put practical ques-
lions.
At the o'clock evening service Mr..
Masseck will give the second of the lee
lures on Authority of Religion" dealing
at this time with the authority of book.
Everybody is interested in the flower
fete which win be held on Thursday next
at Festival hall. Be sure and go. The
ladies are trying to surpass all previous
records.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

The Ragged Heroine-MercifuI heavensl
am perishing from the cold-Voice from
the gallery-Sweep up de snowstorm an
make a bonfre!-[Puck
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

Texas Is now the leading state In me-
catching up on figs. grapes ana honey
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19
Poster Printing.

We have special equipment for this
class Of work-by far the largest and
best in this part of New England, as
suring attractive and effective display.
We till all orders promptly.
{. L. HILpRETH a CO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

Smart Weed and Belladonna combined
with the other ingredients used in the
best porous pastors, make Carriers s.
w. q b, (Backache Plasters the best In
the market. Price rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

ANHUAGES.-German, French and Spans
taught by new methods-used at u. S. militia
s; and other schools. A free demonstn
DOUGLAS, S Spruce 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

How the system
The Brattleboro VIC
impressed with the suc
in other schools in our
that the subject of N
use Of money might
the Instruction in our
it's educational commi
matter before the 81
was dune and the sci
in favor of the movf
permission to the w
tablish and conduct
in the Brattleboro sch|
with the supervisor al
Where the penny
used stamps are ISSUE
three, I'VE, ten and
given TO the children
money. Each purcl
book something like a
these stamps ara atta
child buys them. OnN
20 to the schools W
ceive the money paid
treasurer, who in turI1
IN the national bank.
each quarter the tired
money to the saving
children who wish to
their cards into a bank
represented by the
deposit or who wish
where they can dra
placed IN the treasury
This draws a little
lem, which with the
for each stamp carl
pensd Of material aft
furnished and thus
mpportlng.
Bratlleboro withot
I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

are soliciting and approving pleased pohc
for memberaSp in the socletI. y y ''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-01-19

edients uaeo m tne Pineree OF
make Sartsrs s. cd'ittee
fenlI tes