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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

The annual report OF the Equitable
Life Assurance society shows in a strik-
ing manner the disastrous effects to its
new business resulting from the recent
life insurance exposures. New insurance
obtained by the company in the year 1905
fell of more than $4,000, OOO, when com
pared with that taken out in the year
1904 During the last year the Equitable
gave its policyholders who surrendered
their policies s1O.662 900, which was ST.
7S1, 900 more than was given out in that
way during the previous year. The
Equitable was the first of the three big
companies to come into the searchlight
Of publicity through the insurance in
vestigations. The revelations concerning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
The steady Gain for No License.

The result Of Tuesdays voting in
creases strongly the presumption that
the local option law is no longer to be
regarded as an experiment I'm Vermont,
but that 1t is to be accepted as the per-
manent policy of the state for the con-
troll of the liquor trafiic. With only 26
towns in the state granting licenses ver-
mont will come much nearer to actual
prohibition the coming year than It ever
did under the prohibitory law. This will
certainly be the case II in all the no IL
cense towns the conditions are what they
have been in Brattieboro the past year
under no license.
In the vote this year Caledonia, Or
ieans. orange and Windsor counties are
solidly for prohibition and only six towns
in the entire Second congressional dis
trict are in the license column.
In reality the number Is only four. for
Somerset in this county and Norton in
Essex county do not count in the gem
eral estimate. Somerset has only u
voters and Norton has less than 20 and
In neither town will there be a license
granted. The closeness OF the vote In
Rockingham and Guilford indicates that
Windham county may be depended upon
in the near future to join the lilly white"
column. 1t is unfortunate that Barre
town should go for license. when the
cities OF Barre and Montpelier have
turned down the rum trafhc. In the
whole state out OF '2I2 towns and cities
only rs dncluding Somerset and Norton)
voted to legalize the sale OF liquor. In
1908 96 towns voted yes but some Of them
did not grant licenses In the following
year this number was reduced to 46, last
year TO SO. and now comes a still further
reduction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

The official report of the Japanese
government on the recent war shows
that the total number OF men actually
in the field was 1,245,000; that $4,000
were killed in battle or died from wounds,
while only about $4,000 died from disease
or accident These figures reverse the
order Of any other campaign in history.
According to the official figures 11O,O70
men Of the Union army were killed in
action or died Of wounds in the civil war,
while the deaths from disease, accident,
in Southern prisons and from other
causes aggregated 25O, ,152. The Japanese
proved themselves adopts in warfare and
showed the value of preparedness, but
the greatest lesson which they taught the
world was in sanitation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
REPUBLICANS WARNED.
Necessity Of Full Registration Of Voters
In April.

In April.
The Republican state committee has
issued the following circular letter to
members of town committees:
You are earnestly reminded that No Q
Of the Acts Of 1904 requires every voter
who desires to participate in a political
caucus to file a certificate Of his politi-
cal preference at the time he makes his
tax inventory.
The Republican state committee Is ex-
ceedingly anxious that every Republican
shall fill out and sign this certificate which
VIII be furnished with every tax inven-
tory.
Under the law, five per cent. Of the
voters of town by petition can require
the use OF a check list at the party
caucuses
Every voter should see to It that he
can vote in caucus II he so desires.
We feel that It is the duty Of the Re-
publican state, county and town COM
mittees to see to II that every Republican
voter should register and therefore not
be disfranchised at the caucus Of the
party
VIII you not do everything that you
can to get fun registration Of the voters
OF our town this coming April? The
voters should understand that II is pos
sible for five per cent Of the voters of a
town to disfranchise in caucus, all who
referred to-
The state committee sends you posters
which you are requested to post where
they will be seen by all the voters, and
suggests that some of them be posted at
the place Of holding your annual March
meeting, so that the attention Of every
Republican voter shall be called to the
matter.
Thad NJ. Chapman,
Chairman.
Alfred E. Watson.
Secretary.
The poster sent out reads as follows:
To Republican Voters!
Your attention is called to No. 2 OF
the Acts OF 1904. Vermont legislature.
which requires that every person quail
fed to vote I'm freeman's meeting who
desires TO participate in any political
caucus shall file a certificate OF intention
at the time OF filing his inventory in
April OF each election year.
Tho certificate to be signed is in form
as follows
1T is my intention to act and vote
with the -- Party at the coming
election. Signed: -."
II five per cent. OF the voters OF town
petition for the use OF the caucus check
list no one can participate in any party
caucus who has not filed such a certih-
cate OF intention.
1t is necessary for the good govern
ment Of the state and for the interests Of
the party that the registration OF Repub-
lican voters be fun and complete.
We urge upon every Republican voter
the necessity OF filing his certificate
A blank form will accompany your tax
inventory Do not fail to fill II out and
sign II.
IL does not commit you 10 any candidate
OF a caucus and does not bind you to vote
for any particular person at the Septem-
Der election.
Both Republican and Democratic plat
forms at the last election declared in
favor OF a caucus law and as a result
thereof said law was passed.
Do not lose your right to vote in caucus
but fle your intention as the law re-
quires.
Republican State Committee Of Yer
mont.
Alfred E. Watson,
Secretary.
Thad NJ. Chapman.
Chairman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
Farmer Notice.

The clubbing price Of the New York Trlb-
une-Farmer will be so cents year after
April 1st.
This advance in price is made by the
publishers Of the Tribune-Farmer on
account OF a ruling of the Post once
department which forbids the carriage
in the mails Of periodicals making a
reduction OF more than one-half OF
their regular price for clubbing pur-
poses. The regular price OF the Trib-
une-Farmer Is $1.00 a year, and the
25c rate has therefore been only one
fourth the regular price.
All subscriptions sent during the
month Of March will be taken at 25
cents, as heretofore, but beginning
April l the price will be so cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

Senator Allison OF Iowa has an ambi-
tion to serve a longer consecutive period
in Congress than any other man, and ne
bids fair to achieve that distinction.
Justin S. Morrill, OF Vermont. who had
A years OF service, holds the record, but
Mr.. Allison, who mas completed 4S years
Of congressional work and is now 7S years
Old is hale and rugged and good for
many more years OF activity, despite the
Osler theory. Mr.. Frye OF Maine has
been In the House and Senate continuous
ly 80 years and Mr.. Morgan of Alabama
20 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

After five months steady work the
force that was counting the cash and
securities in the United States treasury,
at Washington, finished its work It was
found that since the last count, seven
years ago, the funds have increased nifty
five per cent. and that the entire amount
in Uncle Sans purse is $1,259,5sS, ,27s.6S.
From a recent report by the depart
ment of commerce and labor we learn
that American locomotive engineers
average $500 a day. English $1.e2, and
Belgian $1.01. American firemen average
$2.2s, English 81 cents and Belgian 72
cents" Railroad laborers in the United
States get from two to four times as much
as laborers on foreign roads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
BRATTLEBORo, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1906.

It seemed appalling, but when Mr.. Hughes
and the other inquisitors were through
the Equitable looked fully as well as the
New York Life and the New York Mutual
companies. The small insurance com
panies, which are stronger proportionate-
ly, will profit by the recent exposures
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
NO. 10

game to be played in Brattleboro March
TO- With that exception there will be but
one more game in Festival nall this sea-
son, contest with the Dartmouth Re-
serves March "a. The Athletics will NAV
Company d Of st. Johnsbury at white
River Junction March 21, the Newports
at Newport March 20, the Y. M. G. u.
at Springfield March 80 and the Keene
Athletics at Keene March 81 The Keene
game will close the season for the Ath-
letics.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

The Philippine tariff bill has been laid
on the shelf. The House passed it by a
large majority. but the Senate to whom
1T was referred voted not to refer It
favorably or unfavorably, which means
that 1t is buried beyond the hope OF
resurrection. The sugar and tobacco
lobbyists worked against 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

The Bellows Falls Times is all right
If 1t acknowledges itself guesser, but
1t ought not to pose as a prognosticator.
Before the vote was taken II placed Mont
pelier in the yes class, and Burlington
and Bellows Falls in the no class
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The next high school dance will be held
during the vacation 1t viii be a mas
querade ball.
A senior class sociable will be held in
Odd Fellows hall tonight The fresh
men will have a sociable tonight in the
laboratory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
BELLOWS FALLS LOST
BrattIebOrO Athletics Took Game
at Keene Last Night, 20 to II
A Fast and Interesting Contest In the
Presence Of $50 People, including 1926
From 5rattIeboro.

A Fast and interesting Contest In the
Presence Of $50 People, including 1926
From 5rattIeboro.
The Bellows Falls Athletics were
eliminated from considera ton in the state
championship at Keene last night when
the Brattleboro Athletics won the third
out Of five games between the two or
ganizations by score Of 23-11, The con-
test was witnessed by $50 people, includ-
ing about 1875 enthusiasts each from Brat
tleboro and Bellows Falls. The con-
tingent from this town left on a special
train at o'clock and returned about 2
this morning.
The Brattleboro players seemed to have
better luck than their opponents in
shooting to the open baskets. r. Both
well with the Bratteboro team last year,
did fine floor work for Bellows Falls,
and Fros.'s spectacular one-handed shot
won loud applause Stafford and Long
were much in evidence for Brattleboro
and Davey was unanimously voted the
greatest expert ever seen on a local team.
Ellis played fast all the time, as usual,
and scored three baskets.
Riley started the scoring within less
than three seconds after the ball was
put In play, throwing II to the net after
the first pass. The score at the end
of the first half was 1876 in favor OF
twice in the second half and aroused
hopes OF their supporters, but Brattleboro
made three baskets in the last few
minutes OF play. Thompson Of Bellows
Falls was sick and Conner. a Keene player,
took his place. The game was generally
conceded to be the fastest and cleanest
ever played in the Keene armory. In
their previous meetings Bellows Falls won
22-13 and 32-12; Brattleboro won 20-12
and 42-17.
ATHLETICS. BELLOWS FALLS.
Riley, RI. f...................lg .lg. H. Boutwell,
hills' H''''.... ...........rg, X. Boutwell,
DaVey' CO.. ......'.......-.......c Frost
StaHord rg.....................h H. Conner
Long, lg. g..................... Gorse
Score, Athletics 23, Bellows Falls IL.
Goals from floor, Davey 5. Ellis 8, Riley
2, Long, r. Boutwell,. Gorse. H. Boutwell,
Frost Goals from fouls, r. Boutwell, 3,
Davey. Referee, Dee. Umpire, Chabbott
Timer. Howe. Time. 20m. halves. At
tendance. 750.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

Rutland despatch TO the Burlington
Free Press quotes Gov. Bell as giving a
positive mo- when asked in Rutland
Wednesday whether he would be a can
didate for governor again this fall. The
same despatch says that Gov. Bell will
be candidate for Congress" though It
does not quote the governor himself as
making this announcement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

II the women's clubs would take up the
fight against adulterated and poisonous
foods they could do more to end the evil
than all the laws that could be passed in
a hundred years.-[Rutland News.
A mighty good suggestion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
satI.faetory condition. at Panama.

Frederick Palmer who is writing up
the Panama canal for Golfers Weekly.
gives a highly satisfactory picture Of
present conditions on the canal zone.
There has not been a case OF yellow fever
for over two months, and since May, 1904,
only 16 Americans have died OF that dis
ease. OF the 900 men on the Isthmus,
which includes all the negro employees,
only 20 out Of a thousand, says Mr..
Palmer. are absent daily from work on
account of sickness. Mr.. Palmer makes
the assertion that it is healthier to work
on the canal zone than 1t was to work
on the New York subway or the Chicago
drainage canal. In no undertaking Of
the kind in our own country has there
been such efficient sanitation.
Mrs. e. 2. Munny-My poor man, you
must have had many severe trials.
Peripatetic Pete-Yessum, have.
But l ginerally gifts off light on account
o. me innercent face.-[Cleveland Leader.
Willis Berry 40 a farmer i'm Sheffield,
was fatally injured Thursday by a falling
tree while chopping near nis home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

The Vermont newspapers which do not
favor Percy Clement as a candidate for
governor are doing well by not advertising
Clements advertising.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

Brattleboro is pretty well, thank you,
with change Of over 500 votes on the
license question in four years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

Fred Lacasse, 81, who had been a bar
Der in St. Johnsbury 80 years, committed
suicide by shooting Tuesday, He leaves
a wife and four children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
Gbe 0trmunt 39b@nis.
BRATTLEBoRo.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1905.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
Published every Friday at Brattleboro,
VT, by
o. L. FRENCH.

TERMS. $3.50 per year in advance; II
not paid within the year 81.
Rates OF advertising furnished on appli-
cation. Births, deaths and marriages pub
lished free; Obituary Notices, Cards Of
Thanks, etc, 75 cents per inch Of - lines
or less.
(Entered at the Brattleboro Post ONCE
as second class mail matter.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

A whirlwind finish brought out the Ath-
letics 10 points ahead in the game with
Easthampton Friday night, the final score
being 25 to Is. Basket ball enthusiasts
do not recall another game in Brattle-
boro in which the score at the close Of
the first half was as low as in this game
Each team scored twice and the visitors
added one point on a foul, ending the
half to in Easthampton's favor The
Athletics victory was more creditable
than the score shows. Thompson, who
played right guard for the Easthamptons,
was one OF the heaviest players ever seen
on the home floor. Soon after the game
ly would have been Ellis. but Haggerty
changed positions Soon after the game
opened Ellis broke finger and Was
forced to retire In favor OF Riley Long
threw his shoulder out in the second
half and thereafter played with some
difficulty. Despite these unfortunate
circumstances the Athletics increased
their lead rapidly in the second half.
Thompson guarded Haggerty so closely
that the crowd soon began jeering, but
that made no difference with him. To-
ward the end Of the game he tore OF
Haggertys shirt by holding, and the
crowd was surprised. II not pleased, to
see the decorous FLO" crack him one in
the head The mix-up which followed
was not serious
Brattleboros team work was notably
good Riley worked like a tiger. The
basket work OF Davey and Edwards and
the interference OF Long and Stafford
were particularly interesting features.
ATHLETICS. EAsTHAAfPToN.
Ellis, Riley, II. h............rg, Edwards
Haggerty, RI. rf..,..........,.lg, Thompson
DaNey' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Dean
STAFFORD, rg...................... Pilon
Long, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Cory
Score, Athletics 25. Easthampton 1S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

James Barrett, whose injured knee
kept him out OF the game a large part Of
last season, did not Join the Detroit team
OF the American association on its south
ern trip. 1t is probable that he will not
play regularly this year.
The All American basket ball team of
Troy which has also played as represent
ing Company Of Schenectady, was
beaten S5 TO Is by the Easthampton
Athletics at Easthampton Tuesday even
Ing. Haggerty was left guard for the
All Americans. The Troy aggregation
claimed the championship for the world
Manager Riley is trying to arrange
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

dor sALE-River farm in Vernon known
~ as John Stebbins place. about 40 acres.
Near school and post office. Good spring water.
CLARENCE A. LOWE. Vernon, Vt. lO-ll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

ENOR SALE-Part OF the Burnham
~ property, North Main street; one
two-tenement house and two lots on
Grove street, lots just back OF North
Main street residence, also two-tenement
house and barn on Prospect street. WIN, O.
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

EOR SALE-Nice pair of Vermont horses.
~ stylish drivers and good workers.
weight 21OO-only 10 lbs. differerence in
Q. STRATTON, West Townshend. VI Intf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

"ANTED-At once, men on saws and plan
w ers Must be able TO file saws and set
planers; also men on straight and variety mol
ders, Steady work. WASON MFG. CO.,
Brightwood, Mass. 1913
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

ENoR SALE-New milch Jersey COW. Apply
A TO oJULIUS EXNER, West Brattleboro.
l0-f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

"ANTRD-By capable young woman,
w position as nurse girl, or sewing and
light housework. "X," The Phoenix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

"ANTED-Boy for office work. Wages
w $6 a week. Address in own writing.
Drawer A, Brattleboro, Vt. 9-lO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09
Tganted.

WTANTED-Com housekeeper in fam
w lily of two. J. A., Box 13l, West Brattle.
bOrO. l0-ll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

WTANTED-For the season. first class
w paper hanger and painter. Wages
ESQ for hours. Address W. o. j. MARTIN,
Hinsdale, N. II. off
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

WIANTED-Washing shirt waists and lace
w curtains done TO order. Address MRS
LIZZIE MILLER, X. +. ID. 3. 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

WTANTED.-Boy 10 learn the dry goods
w business Address, 70. K.," care The
PhnaniN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-09

LNOR SALE-A wind mill about 40 feet high.
II It can be seen by calling at W. o. midon's
residence on Northfeld street in Hinsdale
n. II. A great opportunity for parties wishing
a wind mill. w. %. AMIDON. 44tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-22
UNION LABEL GOODS.
why Some storeIxeepers object 60
the Distinguishing Mark.

Why Some storekeepers Object 20
the Distinguishing Mark.
The Internationa Woodworker finds
that not the manufacturer, but the
storekeeper, is the real opponent Of
the union label. 1t says:
Department stores and others object
to any distinguishing mark on furnl-
ture. Some make this objection be-
cause they desire to impose on their
customers In the way of keeping up
the pretense that they make and finish
their own stock. Others again are APP
prehensive that II the union label be-
comes we'll advertised and demand ia
made for 1t the manufacturers using
the label would have an advantage In
selling their product and naturally
would add something to the price OF
their furniture because of the demand
for the union label.
ut may come to a point where, In
order to supply the demand for union
labeled goods, 1t will be necessary and
profitable for either the local union or
the general organization to establish
cooperative manufactures and retail
stores for the distributing OF union
made furniture
"Such project could be launched
without any great risk. as the goods
turned out would be suitable and
good demand assured from trade lun-
ionIsts and trades union sympathizers.
ond 10 harlafuIx. ruosfId Ia 40 sen ofklss
as paying large sums of money on sc-
count Of maintaining strikes to estab-
iish union shops.
"Such an enterprise has been men
toned by correspondents In the col
umns of our official journal and com
ment and discussion invited, but the
invitation has not elected mp TO date
any considerable interest from our
membership"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-22
CANNON IN 1908.
Republican State Convention in Illinois
Indorses the Speaker.

Springfield, ILL.,. Aug. 2e.-Speaker
Cannon was indorsed for the presidency
in zoos by the Republican state conven.
ton here yesterday, which met. TO name
candidates for state treasurer, superin-
tendent Of public instruction and three
trustees for the state university.
Shelby NJ. Cullom was indorsed for
reelection TO the United States Senate
The platform indorses the national
Republican platform of 1000; favors
tariff revision when changing business
and industrial conditions shall make re-
vision beneficial. and when necessity for
such changes arises from fair and can
did consideration Of all Of the business
and industrial interests OF the whole
country" and commends the policy of
the national administration.
As 70 Speaker Cannon, the resolutions
say:
Mindful 81 the great responsibilities
Of the Office Of President of tho United
States, hoping for continuation Of the
successful policies and wise adninistra
ton Of the Republican party, with full
confidence in the experience. ability. men.
tal equipment and lofty patriotism OF
the Hon. Joseph q. Cannon Of Illinois for
the discharge III these duties and great
responsibilities, Illinois most strongly
favors and recommends to her sister
states and to the national Republican
convention TO be held in 1908 the nomi.
nation Of the Hon Joseph g. Cannon Of
Ilinois to The high Office Of President of
the United States